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.

Are "free laptop" deals like Vodafone's Dell Inspiron mini 9 offer a great way to save money on a new PC, or a cleverly disguised con? We reveal the truth

If you're wondering if a netbook is the perfect laptop for you, ask yourself this: will you want to work or play on your new laptop for hours at a time whilst viewing a screen 10 inches in size?

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

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

A rough, tough laptop with serious attitude, but its keyboard proves an Achilles heel.

Aussies can buy the XO OLPC online from November 30 - guaranteeing you're in the good books with the kids this Christmas.

Here's what's in store for 2010, including Intel's big gun - the Clarkdale CPU - and the highly anticipated new netbook platform

A stunning piece of design matched with excellent battery life, but with an Atom inside the price is surely too high

Dell has announced its first rugged laptop with a multitouch display. Designed to meet military standards, this is the laptop for you if you like to tangle with nature.

Lightweight but perfect for heavy duty business, this ultraportable is sure to impress.

Fantastic battery life and a transflective screen aren’t enough to justify a price this high for the everyday business user.

Incredibly powerful laptop system at high spec, but you can also opt for a cheaper, lower spec version

A standard-issue corporate laptop with suspect ergonomics.

Sony launched a host of new products today, including new Sony camera, TV and notebook models. Most surprising of all are the crocodile skin CS series notebooks

Its longlife 24-hour battery makes it significantly less portable, but this laptop is classy in every sense of the word.

After the disappointment - perceived or otherwise - of Windows Vista, many are pinning their hopes on a revival with Windows 7. And from our first impressions of the pre-beta code, that's exactly what they can expect.

Revamped branding called Vision will make it easier to see which laptop to buy, according to AMD.

An Australian version of the PC Hunter promotion has been launched by Microsoft this week, offering $1300 as long as you have absolutely no interest in buying a Mac

Lightweight, resilient laptop with reasonable performance at a price tag that doesn’t break the bank.