Mid-range Notebook
ASUS M51Va, killer value Centrino 2 notebook
Despite some odd feature choices, this is an affordable powerhouse of a laptop. A great value mid-range Centrino 2 laptop, as long as you're not worried about battery life.
Mid-range Notebook
Dell XPS M1530
Form and function meet in the middle in one supremely well-made package
Mid-range Notebook
Lenovo IdeaPad Y510-200, not like a Volvo
Like Volvos of old, Lenovo was a solid, reliable and unexciting name. Up until now. The business-masters have turned out a very desirable, stylish and powerful laptop.
Ultraportable Notebook
Lenovo ThinkPad X300
A new way forward for ultraportables, combining an incredible low weight with unrivalled ergonomic excellence
Business Notebook
Dell Latitude D630
Great design and build quality are coupled with a stunning nine-hour battery life, and it’s affordable too
Desktop Replacement
Dell XPS M1730
If you want a monstrously powerful laptop, look no further.
Mid-range Notebook
Acer TravelMate 5720G
A superb package for the price, with plenty of power. Only the unambitious battery life lets it down.
Ultraportable Notebook
Sony VAIO VGN-G118GNB
Incredible design and amazing battery life makes the G118 a tempting mobile option.
Mid-range Notebook
Asus A8JP
Very powerful and, with few features missing, it’s good value at the price.
Value Notebook
BenQ Joybook R55U v11
Amazingly good value for what you get: a fully-featured, dual-core, ergonomic notebook.
Business Notebook
Dell Latitude D620
Fast, well built and superbly featured - our business laptop of choice.
Mid-range Notebook
Dell Inspiron 6400
Dell's 6400 is a great value mid-range notebook with very few weaknesses. The support is the icing on the cake.
Mid-range Notebook
NEC Versa P8210
The screen isn't great, but everything else about this notebook is very good indeed.