Alex Bentley

A feature-packed, high-end media centre but performance falls short of expectations

This media machine offers good value for money and decent office performance

Great office performance, but the poor graphics and build are too pronounced

A slightly overpriced laptop, but its style, usability and software ably compensate

Packed with power and features, and an ideal choice for urban professionals

A hardy and powerful fully rugged laptop that's ideal for the great outdoors

A fantastic fully rugged laptop, but it falls short in terms of power and specification

A stunningly high-powered and portable laptop, ideal for life on the move

A great-looking, high-powered desktop replacement that's very easy to like

Although HP primarily sells consumer laptops through its Pavilion range, its Envy line offers a high-end alternative for those with a bigger budget.

Adding to Asus' comprehensive range of high-end laptops, the U53Jc (£899 inc. VAT) is a powerhouse portable with a twist.

A compact and well-specified budget laptop that delivers surprising versatility

A strikingly designed, high-powered 3D laptop, but it's not without some notable flaws

Stunning mobility and unique features combine for an unbeatable bargain netbook

A tough and highly usable netbook that's the perfect choice for the kids

Another stylishly gorgeous machine from the pioneer of the modern netbook

Great usability and battery life make this netbook one of the best available

A stylish and powerful big-screen media laptop centre that is hard to beat at this price

A tough and capable 15.6-inch laptop, but its awkward keyboard disappoints

A laptop that's hard to fault - a fantastic choice for the first-time buyer

Stunning performance, but this 3D laptop is not without its flaws

A great design and impressive quad-core power ideal for the whole family to enjoy

A great high-powered, big-screen media centre laptop ideal for the whole family

The most affordable 3D laptop you can buy, but usability can be a real headache

A powerful and stylish big-screen media centre, but gaming power is limited