HTC’s long-awaited Shift is finally here, but despite valiant efforts it fails to revitalise the UMPC template

If you've been fantasising about a slate PC that would look at home in Arthur Dent's satchel, read on.

A stylish mobile way to access the web, but it’s crying out for mobile data capability.

Is Panasonic's new CF-U1 really the toughest computer available? We take it to the Australian Outback for some punishment, including desert heat, rock drops, and H20.

Baby steps inch the UMPC concept forward, with the Q1 Ultra the best version yet. But it’s still undeniably niche

Zara Baxter explains the thinking behind Intel's new mini-devices, and notices a distinct absence of the term "UMPC" in Intel's ultraportable demos.

Announces new mobile computer aimed at the ultraportable crowd. Is it a mobile? Is it a laptop? You be the judge.

The notebook giant is planning an ultra low-cost portable to join the ranks of the Eee PC and MSI Wind (though not necessarily a direct competitor, they say). Check out our pic, and first impressions.

Windows 7 is a bit lighter than Vista and the pre-Beta is now available to developers and whoever has an Internet connection.