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.

Not a stylish machine, but it’s good value, well built and boasts surprisingly impressive battery life

Apple's Macbook Pro may be getting all the hype, but Sony's Vaio remains perhaps one of the classiest non-Apple competitors on the market.

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

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

Small but perfectly formed, the D420 has hours of battery life and loads of features and great ergonomics.

Mike Jennings tests a selection of laptops that offer stunning power and fantastic features in a dozen luxurious packages

Looks and feels good, but performance is more super Aguri than Scuderia.

Love or hate them, the Netbook is here to stay in 2009. We take a look at five new models: some are contenders and others are likely to be quickly forgotten.

Great for executives on the move thanks to size and decent battery life, but the missing optical drive disappoints

Great for executives on the move thanks to size and decent battery life, but the missing optical drive disappoints.

Gone is some of the bluster as Microsoft makes a surprisingly down-to-earth Australian launch presentation for Windows 7 today

Our full guide to saving cash-saving secrets is here, from how to get discounts on PCs, to SIM only phone contracts, the best DSLR cameras deals, and discount licensing from Adobe, Microsoft and others.

Can’t decide between an Eee and a Wind? A Mini note or an Aspire One? Believe it or not, there’s a bunch of old school smaller laptops that may do the job for less money. We took a look at 7 old school ultraportables.