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

Not the most attractive, but this Eee PC defies expectations. Another machine that's going onto our netbook shopping shortlist

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

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

Fantastic looks but a high price for what is, essentially, the same old netbook under the hood.

Yes, it’s bigger and dearer than ever, but it’s also the most usable and well-made Eee PC yet.

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

The most fully-featured notebook we’ve seen, but price will determine just how desirable this stylish notebook really is.

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

Windows SideShow is a fascinating distraction, but even without the supplementary screen the W5fe is impressive.

A flexible and powerful livingroom PC that ticks almost all the right boxes, as well as being great value.

Very powerful and, with few features missing, it’s good value at the price.

We dubbed the ASUS ‘The Black Box’ because, like its aeronautical namesake, it records everything.

For such a high specification machine with a large display, we didn’t have high expectations of battery life. We were wrong. Not only is this one of the best looking and functional notebooks we’ve played with in some time, but this notebook managed to stay operating at full load with a looping productivity test for well over three and a half hours – enough for students, road warriors and home users.

The ASUS is one tough little cookie. Its cover and palmrest are encased in brushed aluminium lending the unit a reassuring sense of rigidity and roadworthiness. The 15.4" screen is bright, and its default resolution of 1680x1050 makes text sharp but a little small to read unless up close. The unit also comes with a built in TV-tuner, and also sports a TV-antenna output.