In a world first, we've managed to get our hands on a review unit of Sony's stunningly thin ultraportable. Most surprisingly, it sports the newest Atom chip from Intel - the Z550 2.0GHz and GMA 500 graphics.

Just where do you start? Best point would be to introduce this Vaio as the first commercial offering designed and built from the ground up for Windows XP. The next point is simply that this is the most visually stunning notebook we have seen in a long time.

Great looks, a good software bundle and hardware that almost completes the package.

Sony does it again with a Notebook to die for.

Classy looks and light weight make for a fine ultraportable, but it’s got some tough competition.

Its one thing to flatter ones self but its another to be aware when its happening. Thats the impression I get when introduced to the Sony Vaio PCG-FX880K. Like the name?

This impressive ultraportable fills a narrow but significant niche between the MacBook Air and Lenovo X300

Sony typically asks a little more than their competitors for similar products, but this usually pays off in the quality of workmanship and the reliability associated with most Sony products. The Sony VAIO VGN-S28GP is an extremely well-built notebook and should provide rock-solid performance for years to come.

So, the last big name has fallen. HP gave out in April 2008, and both Dell and Toshiba's resistance crumbled by the autumn. But it's taken Sony until the middle of 2009 to produce what it confesses to be a netbook, the VAIO Mini W Series.

The format wars continue as Blu Ray comes to a monster laptop at a monster price.

Intriguing styling makes this near-silent media-centre PC stand out, but it has its foibles

A stylish all-in-one media centre that effortlessly handles all tasks thrown at it. But it’s disgracefully priced.

An inexpensive laptop that, when it comes to style and quality, more than punches above its weight

While Sony's VAIO PCG-K64 may not be the smallest form factor notebook in our roundup, it is pretty smart looking, with a large sloping lid and keyboard; it's comfortable to work on.

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

It’s one of the thinnest laptops available and it looks stunning, with an industry first up its sleeve.

A quirky UMPC, halfway between a full-blown laptop and the Origami concept.

A stunning piece of design matched with excellent battery life, but with an Atom inside the price is surely too high

Great looks, superb build quality and a world beating software package. It would threaten the A list if it were just a little cheaper.

A Blu-ray drive is just about the only justification for the Sony’s high price; it’s poor value overall.