Mike Jennings tests a selection of laptops that offer stunning power and fantastic features in a dozen luxurious packages

The design is impeccable, the build superb and the screen extraordinary, but the price is a huge barrier. We ponder the icon that is the Macbook Pro 17in

Revolutionary features and stunning power: for anyone lucky enough to have the cash, the Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds is the ultimate mobile workstation

Superb performance in one of the sturdiest and best-looking gaming laptops we’ve seen – the Alienware M17x is worth the expense.

A stunning screen, generous specification and good performance combine with superb results for the Dell XPS 16

An HD screen, Blu-ray drive, TV tuner and competitive price result in an excellent-value entertainment laptop.

A huge 18.4in widescreen, Blu-ray drive and a big hard disk make this a great entertainment laptop

HP’s Dragon combines fantastic power, comprehensive features and an innovative 20in screen design.

Looks and feels great, but a hefty price – once you’ve tweaked its specs – means that rivals offer better value