Intel has been banging on about Centrino 2 lately, so it was good to finally get a chance to test the claims courtesy of a spanking new mid-range Centrino 2 M51 Va courtesy of ASUS.

Classy looks and light weight make for a fine ultraportable, but it’s got some tough competition.

More storage and a bigger screen address the main issues that arose with the original, but the price has risen too.

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

A great set of features and plenty of power, but the price is very high for this ultraportable.

Blu-Ray notebooks are the next battleground, and the good news is they're slowly getting cheaper. ASUS is staking a claim with this monstrously powerful behemoth.

While we wait with bated breath for the imminent (or was that eventual?) release of Microsoft Media Centre into Australia, the number of companies cashing in on the media functionality of next generation consumer electronics is growing quickly.

If you’re looking for a well-featured, great-value desktop replacement, the A7S fits the bill. Plenty of grunt, a 200GB drive and great features - Asus is looking better and better.

If you’re looking for a well-featured, great-value desktop replacement, the A7S fits the bill

A genuine step forward for the laptop, with unbelievable capabilities for the price, plus an ultra-low weight.

There's substance beneath the hood of this fully-featured, stylish laptop. Plus, it’s the cheapest lamborgini you can buy.

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.

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

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

The branding reflects the exclusivity, but not necessarily the capability.

We quite liked ASUS' charcoal grey styling but it was more of an understated cool than a head turner.

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

Stylish and packed with features, it is not the cheapest 12 inch notebook available. This said, if you simply must have the features on offer inside this 'book, then this notebook does it all with style.