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

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.

An improvement over the Eee PC 900, with longer battery life and sleeker looks – but its rivals are catching up

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

Acer’s Aspire one makes a splash. A great keyboard, a fine screen and a keen price make for a superb mini-laptop

Small, funky and fast, the studio hybrid is the pick of the small PCs. You've read our first impressions, now see our full review of the Dell Studio Hybrid.

We've had a quick play and can report that it's safe to go with Windows XP on the mini notebook. Read on for more specs.

The laptop-world's mighty mini gets an overhaul - including 12GB solid state drive, 1GB RAM and bigger screen.

Is 2008 the "Year of Linux"? We probe new Linux Australia president Stewart Smith(not literally) about the future of the free OS.

So it'll probably be more expensive than the Eee 900, but take a look at the specs to see what's changed.

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.

It's the next biggest thing in CPUs, and Nvidia thinks it will kick Intel's behind - but what exactly is Tegra? Check out our sneek peek.

Nvidia’s latest graphics cards and chips throw down the gauntlet to Intel and AMD. Go behind the scenes with this guide to the big technologies including PhysX, CUDA, and games like Far Cry 2 and S.T.A.L.K.E.R Clear Sky.

Over 10,000 music stations via wireless - no turning on your PC, no fiddling with software. Is the ASUS AIR the reason to finally switch to Net radio?

Selecting presents for the geek or gadgeteer in your life? We take the hassle out of gift buying, so you can put your feet up and relax.

Dragging your notebook around to watch movies? The alternative low tech approach is to throw away the notebook bit with a portable DVD player, and this one has DivX playback. Simple, yet somehow we like it.