A good notebook, backed up by a one-year, on-site, parts and labour warranty.

While the LGE LS50-8 is light, looks great and has good battery life, is it slightly overpriced.

The T42's integrated fingerprint reader requires some patience, but rewards with increased security. This notebook remains a top pick for business travellers.

The ThinkPad R52 is a decent but bland Pentium M notebook.

If a lightweight laptop with lots of connections and entertainment options galore is what you're after, the dv1000 is a great solution.

Now with three years' warranty, the high-performing 8006LMi has nothing to stop it from being an ideal notebook for business or school.

If you don’t mind your laptop attracting more attention than you, the HP DV5-1010TX_01 is a fast but heavy unit that comes with a built-in TV tuner and Blu-ray player for a reasonable price.

A handsome design and quick-launch presentation button make this wide-screen notebook a great fit for business travellers.

The HP Compaq nc6220 is a durable lightweight notebook with good performance. While it is outperformed by its nearest rivals it holds its own with a host of unique features.

With its great screen, notable multimedia features, and robust configuration, this LifeBook can help you achieve a nice balance between work and fun.

There's little or nothing to complain about with this notebook. It's got power, long battery life and plenty of functionality.

The MSI MegaBook EX600 is a solid, but far from outstanding unit. It will handle most basic tasks with ease, but will struggle with more demanding applications.