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.

A very likeable all-in-one – albeit limited in its usefulness beyond basic functions. Read our review of Shuttle's new all-in-one X50

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

It's very, very thin, and very light. MSI’s X340 somehow manages to be sleek, sexy and undesirable all at the same time.

Looks, features, value: this is the first nettop we’ve seen to genuinely appeal in all the key areas

An impressive touchscreen all-in-one PC for an equally impressive price, but the single-core Atom holds it back

This impressive ultraportable fills a narrow but significant niche between the MacBook Air and Lenovo X300

This notebook has been designed with classic Sony style: rounded edges, hidden IO inputs and a sleek widescreen footprint. From a connectivity point of view, this 'book has it all, boasting front-mounted Memory Stick Pro port, iLink 4-pin FireWire port and three USB ports.

A new way forward for ultraportables, combining an incredible low weight with unrivalled ergonomic excellence

Gorgeous, expensive and exasperating in equal measure, and yet still desirable despite its myriad faults

Great for executives on the move thanks to size and decent battery life, but the missing optical drive disappoints

Great for executives on the move thanks to size and decent battery life, but the missing optical drive disappoints.

Some interesting technology, married with superb performance – and a huge price tag.

Slim, good-looking and affordable – and you can even work outside in sunlight. Just note the niggles.

Beautifully designed with excellent battery life and generous features – but it’s expensive.

An incredibly light and practical notebook for frequent travellers, but not without its quirks.

Impressive quality, considering the bargain basement price. We're talking sub $1000 here.

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

A laptop of luxury, but practicality suffers and you pay a hefty premium.

A notebook fortress to equip your workforce with confidence, but sub-par performance.