The cheapest way to get OS X, but it has all of the MacBook Pro’s shortcomings and more of its own

MSI’s Wind Top AE1900 takes on the touchscreen nettop competition, but singularly fails to excite.

Jam-packed with features, but it struggles to compete with the best.

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

Simple controls, friendly design and a tiny size make the Nikon Coolpix S220 a great choice for summer snaps.

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

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.

The Vostro may look like a netbook to the inexperienced eye, but its more powerful processor gives it more flexibility and speed

Output quality is an undoubted strength, as are its looks, but most businesses will find the lack of capacity annoying.

The Olympus PEN E-P1 may look like a throwback to retro photography, but it’s expensive and flawed. However, it's beautiful image quality renders almost impossible to dislike.

Packed with features, but the keyboard is terrible and the touch-enabled OS confusing.

A simple package whose two detection engines ensure great malware detection, but it fails to inspire in other areas.

Combines simplicity with more advanced backup features, but rival products offer more for less.

A powerful and well-equipped touchscreen PC, but is Dell's all-in-one really the future of the home desktop? Read our full review

Nero's backup solution combines simplicity with more advanced features, though rival products offer more for less

Better HD image quality than you’d expect for such a small camcorder, but the price is still a little high.

An attractive design, but several core flaws keep the Mini 10 far from the top of the netbook pile.

Very good image quality, some stylish curves and a bargain price make this a strong home contender.

Incredibly powerful laptop system, with a few small issues that hold it back from true glory.

A few disappointing extras make this an unappetising upsell from the standard ZoneAlarm suite