The m15x is another out-of-this-world laptop design from Alienware. Is it onto something, or just on another planet?

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

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

Incredibly powerful laptop system, with a few small issues that hold it back from true glory.

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

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Packed with features, only its value for money lets it escape without an award this month

Acer brings 3D to the masses with a 3D screen on a mainstream laptop

Power, strong build and an added splash of style make the Asus G60J a gaming laptop worth paying top dollar for.

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

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

Incredibly powerful laptop system at high spec, but you can also opt for a cheaper, lower spec version

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

Fantastic 3D performance makes the M1730 ideal for gamers – but only those with capacious wallets.

Superb speakers, a whopping 640GB of storage and decent core components make this a solid choice

An American man managed to scam Apple of 9,000 iPod shuffles, using a replacement warranty trick, prepaid visa cards and just a little bit of old fashioned 'guesswork'.

After the disappointment - perceived or otherwise - of Windows Vista, many are pinning their hopes on a revival with Windows 7. And from our first impressions of the pre-beta code, that's exactly what they can expect.

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

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