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.

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.

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

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

We gaze into a crystal ball and and ponder the future, or possible demise, of some well-known technologies.

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The much-criticised Vista operating system losing market share even before Windows 7 arrives.

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Lightweight but perfect for heavy duty business, this ultraportable is sure to impress.

It was born when Microsoft indicated a move to Windows 95 and is still on version one today. The non-Microsoft version of DOS, the FreeDOS project turned 15 years old on Sunday

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