Sony’s new laptop sports a Blu-ray writer and one of Intel’s latest Penryn processors, but it’s overpriced.

Sony’s Z-Series is an ultraportable to aspire to, even if there are a couple of areas where it could improve.

The bad news is that Sony says these sexy 11.1in Vaio TZ laptops are at risk of overheating. But there is something about Sony's Vaio laptops that should make you happy.

Fast, stylish and crammed with features, but you’ll need a fat wallet to afford it

It’s gorgeous, but it can’t match Sony’s own Z-Series for sheer ultraportable excellence.

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.

NEC’s contribution to the ultraportable market is tougher than most, but it still struggles against the competition

It may be lovely, but Sony’s under-powered P-series costs too much and features features poor battery life.

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.

Beautifully designed with excellent battery life and generous features – but it’s expensive.

Speedy and adequately functional for light use, the UX27– though not perfect – is the best UMPC yet.

It's the return of the twin graphics chip powered laptop, but this time Core2 Duo power is under the hood.

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

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

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

This notebook has been designed with classic Sony style: rounded edges, hidden IO inputs and a sleek widescreen footprint. From a connectivity point of view, this 'book has it all, boasting front-mounted Memory Stick Pro port, iLink 4-pin FireWire port and three USB ports.

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

Some interesting technology, married with superb performance – and a huge price tag.

Incredible design and amazing battery life makes the G118 a tempting mobile option.