Ludicrously big batteries will arrive this year for laptops, says MSI, at the launch of its Wind U100+ netbook and ultra-thin X340 laptop.

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

It’s lovely to look at, with a full size keyboard and glorious screen. See why the Benq Joybook Lite U121 is one of the best rated in our latest netbook roundup

Yes, it’s bigger and dearer than ever, but it’s also the most usable and well-made Eee PC yet.

It seems that Samsung may be a player to watch in laptops - we've just seen their new range including the NC20 and N120, and we have to say we're impressed

Unofficial "official" WiFi drivers brings the Mac Netbook ever closer -- albeit in a shady legal fashion.

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

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.