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

News that Microsoft won't budge on the June 30 cut-off for Windows XP sales isn't all bad - system builders might still be offering the old-faithful till 2009.

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.

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.

The battle of the mini-notebooks heats up. We get our first peek at Acer's new pint-sized Eee PC challenger, the Aspire One.

Dell's long awaited entry into the Eee-class notebook market is a top effort, though not perfect.

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

They're almost identical in size, so which is the better machine? See the matchup with our photo gallery and first impressions.

It’s a tad heavier than the EeePC, but the kicker is the options, and there’s lots of them.

People are still willing to queue up in the middle of the night to buy the first few copies of Windows 7

Dell's Inspiron Mini 12 ups the ante in mini-notebooks, with a 12in screen from $999.

Will PC users pay for style, or is the appeal of fashionable computer design purely a Mac-only thing? Dell is hoping the Mac-approach can win over the PC crowd with this stylish mini desktop.

Microsoft is really, really keen to let everyone know how serious it is about performance. So serious, that they're going to trim their beloved Windows sounds.

Battery life is turning into a major selling point, as we discover when we tested Toshiba's new mini NB100 netbook.

It's not much bigger than an Eee PC 901, and will cost a mere $429 when it goes on sale in 4 to 5 weeks. But what does it look like up close? Feast your eyes on our exclusive photo gallery.

It's tiny, it's light, it's got lots of storage, and a bigger screen and more tricks than the current EeePC - it looks like HP has nailed the mini-notebook.

New models avoid the el cheapo tag, and it's probably a good thing if you're planning on running Vista.

Yes, some programs will break after you install SP1, but it could be worse.

We rolled up our sleeves, put on our boots, and trawled the halls of IT's massive trade expo in Sydney looking for tasty tech delights.

We can think of one reason a tablet is enticing - the 11 hours battery life on Dell's new multi-touch Latitude XT2 Tablet