The NEC Versa P8210 is an interesting notebook sitting on the fence between productivity and gaming.

If you need a notebook that will last for four hours while on the road, and double as a media centre once you get back to base, then look no further.

With a wide array of features and good performance the Travelmate 8200 is a high quality notebook with only a few minor problems.

The Tecra A7 may be the wiser option as it offers better performance for a similar price, but it depends on whether you value battery life or graphics performance.

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.