Move over Eee PC, the new HP Mini 1000 reminds us all again why bigger keyboards still rock our world. This could of been the 'mini' notebook to beat all others, except for a few glaring omissions.

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

Dell's Inspiron Mini 12 ups the ante in mini-notebooks, with a 12in screen from $999.

We're worried about the damn hot operating temperature, but otherwise we're blown away by this mini notebook.

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

Battery life is turning into a major selling point, as we discover when we tested Toshiba's new mini NB100 netbook.

It's tiny, it's light, it's got lots of storage, and a bigger screen and more tricks than the current EeePC - it looks like HP has nailed the mini-notebook.

You've seen our first impressions, now here's our full review. Good-looking, usable and keenly priced but, for now at least, poor performance and battery life give the Eee the edge

There's no annoyingly quirky keyboard. Finger's crossed, but Toshiba's pint-sized mini NB100 notebook looks like it will be a class act when it arrives.

An interesting take on portable sound reproduction

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.

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.

The Olympus Mju Mini S makes a unique style statement for the cost of an everyday budget snapper

Fingers crossed the mini Inspiron will be as cheap, and as good as Eee 900 and the HP Mini-Note. Here are the teaser pics.

Mandriva Mini optimised for key netbook platforms such as Intel's Atom.

Rumours suggest Dell entry will be ultra-slim competitor to EeePC or even MacBook Air.

A clever, convenient little drive that you can carry around with you in your pocket.

A startling achievement: a highly capable mini-laptop for under $700. Only mediocre battery life mars its appeal.