A well priced notebook that should do the job and do it quite well – even if it is graphics intensive.

Good for its price if you are using it for productivity applications. However, try typing on it before you buy, as you may find the trackpad hampers your input.

Focused improvements and better useability make the Tecra S3 a good pickup

Apple's iBook range offers solid features and functionality for anyone that spends a lot of time on the road and doesn't demand blistering performance.

Acer is really trying to do something different with this notebook. Its boldness isn't for everyone, but if you're in the market for a new power portable, check it out.

This great-value laptop is highly mobile, but it's much better at general tasks (word processing and browsing the Web) than it is at games.

Stylish and powerful, the Satellite M40 has some great multimedia features, but is let down by minimal battery life.

This is a value-priced power notebook that's well geared towards multimedia use.

Light, bright and sturdy; the S72 looks good and performs well too.

This good-quality wide-screen model bundles such extras as a wireless Bluetooth mouse, and racing fanatics will like the Ferrari motif.

The Z71A offers solid performance, battery life and DVD writing at a competitive price.

This inexpensive notebook impressed us with its lightness and battery life, but don't expect a comprehensive set of features.