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

Great performance, but variable quality and poor battery life harm the U6’s business ambitions

ASUS is considering 24 carat gold trimming for it's new Lamborghini notebook. We've seen a sample, and we're impressed.

A laptop of luxury, but practicality suffers and you pay a hefty premium.

Forget the financial crisis, the luxury Meridian Sooloos music player can even suggest the right music depending on your very mood, although jealousy and envy wasn't high on their list when we checked.

In many respects, sound hardware is a luxury. However, if we are to build a general-purpose multimedia system, then a sound card and speakers are essential. On the processing front, weve chosen

A gorgeous new controller makes this the best Sonos system ever – just take note of that high price.

Sanctions move from weapons to consumer hardware.

High definition video is the next big thing for Australia. We explain the essential technologies for your TV or living room PC, and what to expect from our broadcasters.

Eye-catching, but the meagre specification and lack of features harm the Air’s prospects.

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Stylish and packed with features, it is not the cheapest 12 inch notebook available. This said, if you simply must have the features on offer inside this 'book, then this notebook does it all with style.

A stunning piece of design to rival any Apple offering, and the price is surprisingly reasonable

Dell rolls out Australian pricing for its unibody, ultra-skinny, "world's thinnest" notebook.

There are more iPod nano challengers on the market than we’d care to mention, but not many put up too much of a fight, except this one.

GPS is about far more than in-car navigation. Join us as we get running and cycling with seven of the latest recreational satnav marvels

A good laptop for business, with superb design touches but some unfortunate omissions.

Luxurious extras and design make this a highly desirable machine. It’s ideal if space is at a premium at home.

The system as a whole looks great and we can't find a weak spot.

John Gillooly takes a ride with the limousine version of ATI’s luxury card.