The HP Pavilion s5180a punches above its weight and provides a welcoming entry point for a starter or low-end upgrade system.

Not quite the consumer/business crossover it aims to be, but there’s a lot to like in this clever mix of old-style business laptop and feature-packed modern machine

A solid, general-purpose pedestal server with good storage and a classy management act – plus it’s quiet as a mouse

An extremely well built and comfortable machine, blessed with striking looks and a great price.

Backup is a lot like flossing: no matter how frequently you do it, some expert is going to say you should be doing it better or more often. That's why HP's SimpleSave is among the easiest back-up drives to use.

Long-lasting battery, enough power to go, and a lightweight design: this has it all in a small package

HP’s latest PC blends power, useful business features and a keen eye for detail

The HP Mini 1001TU lid has a silver spiraling pattern across the piano black surface, making it the most attractive netbook we’ve seen.

Its longlife 24-hour battery makes it significantly less portable, but this laptop is classy in every sense of the word.

A solidly built thin client with a good hardware specification and features, including a classy remote management act

Stylish, sophisticated and super-portable: this is the netbook you’ll have to hide from your friends.

The HP Officejet Pro 8500 is one of the best office inkjet alternatives for under $350. Being feature packed, small businesses may be tempted to try this over the latest expensive laser printer.

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

Looks, features, value: this is the first nettop we’ve seen to genuinely appeal in all the key areas

Durable and laden with features, but let down by average performance and poor battery life

The HP Mini 2140 injects a little prestige back into netbooks, blending style with decent performance and respectable specs.

Since we saw the HP Mini for our huge netbook roundup in October, a new 6-cell battery has been released.

Yet another solid HP laser, but it’s beaten by ?rivals in virtually every key area.

Sleek and professional, the Hp Mini 5101 is another attractively pitched netbook that can't shake its very poor battery life. When will manufactuers learn that battery life is all-important to netbook success?

Can multi-touch make tablets hip again? The HP TouchSmart TX2 handles multiple finger gestures, but the inputs need a little work.