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

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.

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.

A best-of-breed approach to Internet security pays off. This flexible and resource-friendly suite returns to the A-List.

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

We’ve had some great competitors knocking on the mid-range A-Listed door, but TI’s all-rounder wins through.

A promising debut for UMPCs, but the controls are tricky to master

Whisper quiet, well built and well designed, but a lack of power and expandability will keep enthusiasts away.

The best convertible tablet we’ve seen great performance and great design at a decent price.

A good-looking, ergonomically excellent laptop with a wealth of multimedia capabilities for home users.

An impressive attempt at a good-value portable PC, but the ergonomics let it down.

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

Windows virtualisation that really works: it isn’t without foibles, but it’s a great way of running Windows from OS X.

Script triggering and interface changes headline an upgrade that’s good for developers and users alike

AVCHD support and some useful new effects keep this as the leading entry-level video editor.

Some substantial new abilities, including support for the new wave of high definition optical discs.

With its enhanced interface, support for transparency and new collaboration features, it’s the best release in years.

Existing export capabilities and new support for dynamic components make this a must for professional users