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.

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.

Apple’s ads may be funny, but they’re woefully inaccurate. Here we reveal dozens of reasons why the PC outclasses the Mac.

An incredibly light and practical notebook for frequent travellers, but not without its quirks.

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

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.

Intel has been banging on about Centrino 2 lately, so it was good to finally get a chance to test the claims courtesy of a spanking new mid-range Centrino 2 M51 Va courtesy of ASUS.

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

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

The most fully-featured notebook we’ve seen, but price will determine just how desirable this stylish notebook really is.

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

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

A genuine step forward for the laptop, with unbelievable capabilities for the price, plus an ultra-low weight.

Should you, or do you, care about your laptop's looks? We're in two minds after seeing today's new notebook lineup.

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

A stunning piece of design to rival any Apple offering, and the price is surprisingly reasonable

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.

See our side-by-side comparison of the three big guns in the sub-$1,000 mini notebook race, the ASUS N10, S101 and the Eee PC 1000H.

Since the release of the Eee PC 701, the 'Notebook' has dominated. Easy to use, cheap and able to be left on the coffee table next to the remote, Notebooks are true appliance computing. The choice of which one to buy comes down to personal preference, but it's hard not to prefer those with the best usability. Our rundown of your options covers their performance, battery life, and design.

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