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

Customers get free removal of software they didn't want in the first place.

Superb speakers, a whopping 640GB of storage and decent core components make this a solid choice

From budget laptops to ultra-tiny netbooks, ultraportables and high performance, we explain the tricks to finding out the ultimate laptop at the right price.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

With few specs released, the Sony Vaio X series remains a tech mystery, as industry commentators struggle to decide if the ultra-thin, ultra light notebook is a winner

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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.

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?

How Apple’s new baby stacks up against the competition.

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

'Type G' Vaio aimed at Japanese business users.

Is Sony’s new Vaio P the new Lord of the Mini Notebooks? The tiny mini-me laptop weighs a puny 600grams, with 60GB HDD or 128GB SSD.

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