Laptops

Dell Inspiron 1564 review An attractive laptop with a fast Core i3 processor, the 1564 has a relatively small hard disk and could do with a better screen.

Lenovo IdeaPad U450p review A curious mix of compact design, DVD drive and dedicated graphics, the U450p is a jack of all trades - but master of none.

Samsung R780 (NP-R780-JS02UK) review An attractive design, solidly-built case, large bright screen and great all-round performance justify every penny of the R780's price, and it's a deserving award winner.

HP TouchSmart TM2-101ea review Touch applications that don't work in portrait mode, poor display viewing angles and an annoying touchpad make this frustrating

Acer Aspire 5740-332G25Mn review A decent Core i3 laptop for under £500... but spend a bit more cash and you can get a much better laptop.

Samsung R580 review A well-rounded laptop that combines raw performance with gaming ability

Packard Bell dot s2 review A beautifully designed, well-built netbook with an excellent keyboard, decent battery life and some useful extras.

Toshiba NB305 review Stunning battery life and some clever hardware and software touches make this the best 10.1in netbook that you can currently buy.

Broadband Computer Co Alex review Its simplistic approach will suit light needs, but for anyone more curious about computing a Windows PC is cheaper and more flexible

Dell Inspiron 1764 A powerful Core i5 processor and a large, bright screen make this an attractive laptop

Toshiba Satellite A500 review It's a decent, enough laptop, but the keyboard lets it down and you can get better specified laptops for the same price.

Viewsonic ViewBook 130 review A thin and elegant ultra-portable, it's let down by poor performance and short battery life.

PC Nextday Zoostorm 89-2411 While it has no major flaws, the 89-2411 is a little underspecified. Its battery life is short and it's not the most attractive, either.