Wondering which netbooks have the best battery life? We've pulled together a big chart showing how 25 different models compare

If you're in the market for a new laptop, one of the most important, and tricky considerations is battery life. We've bench tested 10 ultimate laptops in our latest issue, and here are the results

Since we saw the HP Mini for our huge netbook roundup in October, a new 6-cell battery has been released.

Stunning design goes hand in hand with fine usability, but the non-replaceable battery and high price count against the Eee PC 1008HA Seashell

The days when laptops occasionally explode due to their lithium batteries breaking down could soon be over thanks to a new invention which shuts down the explosive reaction.

For this price, the Vostro’s plain looks can be overlooked in favour of its impressive battery life

Sleek and professional, the Hp Mini 5101 is another attractively pitched netbook that can't shake its very poor battery life. When will manufactuers learn that battery life is all-important to netbook success?

The HTC Magic, available through Vodafone and Three in Australia, may be the second Android phone but it's the first worth considering.

GPS pet locators could save pet owners the misery of losing their beloved furry friends, and it appears you can buy them in Australia

The 3000km race outback race from Darwin to Adelaide will feature a number of green vehicles, but none as high profile as Internode CEO Simon Hackett's Tesla all-electric machine

A wireless, battery-powered 3G modem that enables up to three users to simultaneously access the internet wirelessly, is being touted as an Australian first by Virgin.

So, the last big name has fallen. HP gave out in April 2008, and both Dell and Toshiba's resistance crumbled by the autumn. But it's taken Sony until the middle of 2009 to produce what it confesses to be a netbook, the VAIO Mini W Series.

Researchers at the Arizona State University (ASU) have been awarded a two year US$5.1 million grant by the USA government to develop a radically improved battery..

Battery life lets down this otherwise solid netbook from a local manufacturer

If you can’t stretch to the Samsung N110, the 1005HA makes an excellent lower-cost alternative

We like the ambition of producing a low-cost BlackBerry, but until it drops in price there’s too much competition.

Dell has introduced several new business systems, including a novel Latitude laptop with wireless docking and charging.

Well priced, with a robust chassis and touchscreen option that make it a good choice for classroom use, and any one else wanting a netbook that's a little bit different

Apple has outed a new, redesigned MacBook with an LED backlit screen, multi-touch trackpad, improved battery life and a curvier design

It may be lovely, but Sony’s under-powered P-series costs too much and features features poor battery life.