We've put both mini-notebooks through their paces, and while Linux fans may disagree, the winner is clear.

The Qosmio is the absolute pinnacle in multimedia notebooks. It brings everything you need for a good Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) system and squeezes it into a notebook form-factor. Albeit a large notebook form-factor. Yes the Qosmio is a huge and heavy notebook, but it's not nearly as heavy as it would have been if it was packed with desktop internals as many desknotes of this size usually are.

Our pics and first impressions of the hotly anticipated ultra-cheapie, and yes, it's better than the Eee in several ways.

Getting your PC to meaningfully accept voice commands or dictation has been a benchmark for futuristic computing since time immemorial. Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DNS for short) has been a leader in the field for some time now, and is rapidly becoming devoid of competition.

It turns out that Microsoft [I]is[/I] bringing out Windows XP Media Center Edition in Australia, but until such time as it materialises -- and Microsoft Australia is being very sketchy on the dates -- those of us looking to integrate our PC media files with our televisions and hi-fi systems have to turn to bridging solutions.

The Aspire is a very good unit with several features which enhance its usability. It will suit on-the-go entertainment and productivity, at a price that won't burn your wallet.

Stylish, sophisticated and super-portable: this is the netbook you’ll have to hide from your friends.

Out of the old, onto the new.

With only Dell's disappointing Inspiron Mini 12 so far released, Samsung doesn't have a great deal of competition at this size. The NC20 has six-hour battery life, fine performance and a superb display

More storage and a bigger screen address the main issues that arose with the original, but the price has risen too.

Fantastically fun and balanced play, especially if you don't Rambo your way through the game

A bargain route to getting HD DVD playback for your PC or Xbox, but there are limitations.

Although the mobile marketplace has been changing in the face of Centrino and the slow but gradual tablet PC adoption rate, large form factored (greater than single spindle) notebooks are still the order of the day.

A beautifully tiny computer-on-a-board that you should only consider if you have a specific use in mind

You still get a lot for your money, but HD optical burning only extends to data discs

A three-PC licence as standard, superb silent interface and effective security utilities make Norton 360 a tempting buy.

In the ocean of World War Two action games currently available, this is one release that swims above the school.

Far Cry 2 is an ugly game, simply because it all too accurately portrays a modern world conflict in a war-torn African nation.

WhatsUp Gold ups the ante by providing all the tools to monitor network device status and performance.

HP’s latest PC blends power, useful business features and a keen eye for detail