Since the release of the Eee PC 701, the 'Notebook' has dominated. Easy to use, cheap and able to be left on the coffee table next to the remote, Notebooks are true appliance computing. The choice of which one to buy comes down to personal preference, but it's hard not to prefer those with the best usability. Our rundown of your options covers their performance, battery life, and design.

We've put both mini-notebooks through their paces, and while Linux fans may disagree, the winner is clear.

More storage and a bigger screen address the main issues that arose with the original, but the price has risen too.

A genuine step forward for the laptop, with unbelievable capabilities for the price, plus an ultra-low weight.

Dell's long awaited entry into the Eee-class notebook market is a top effort, though not perfect.

Love or hate them, the Netbook is here to stay in 2009. We take a look at five new models: some are contenders and others are likely to be quickly forgotten.

The price war among Netbooks and mini-notebooks is hot at the moment, especially leading up to Christmas. We source the best prices from around the net this week.

Just announced: More retailers, and new black version of the world’s hottest mini-notebook.

'Low-cost' Eee PC notebook costs $350.

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Selecting presents for the geek or gadgeteer in your life? We take the hassle out of gift buying, so you can put your feet up and relax.

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Our pics and first impressions of the hotly anticipated ultra-cheapie, and yes, it's better than the Eee in several ways.

Google's mobile phone operating system called Android has come to the PC in a LiveCD version. Download the file, burn to CD, and you've got a bootable OS you can try without installing

Acer’s Aspire one makes a splash. A great keyboard, a fine screen and a keen price make for a superb mini-laptop

Can’t decide between an Eee and a Wind? A Mini note or an Aspire One? Believe it or not, there’s a bunch of old school smaller laptops that may do the job for less money. We took a look at 7 old school ultraportables.

Are "free laptop" deals like Vodafone's Dell Inspiron mini 9 offer a great way to save money on a new PC, or a cleverly disguised con? We reveal the truth

More than just a new coat of paint, the new Wind adds mobility with 3G. While the design and features don't look as cutting edge as they once did, this is still a great netbook

They're almost identical in size, so which is the better machine? See the matchup with our photo gallery and first impressions.