Pioneer follows up on its cheap Linux notebook with an even more pants-wettingly cheap $349 DreamBook Light IL2. And it's only 800grams.

What can a vendor-controlled comparison of notebook technology teach us? Plenty – but not in the way it was intended. Read on as we expose HP’s notebook ‘Reliability Challenge’.

Toshiba’s resident portable computer visionary speaks about hardware design, Vista, and the future of notebook tech.

A good, basic notebook that’s specifically designed with the accident-prone user in mind.

New super thin notebook comes with 64GB SSD, multitouch, and amazingly it doesn’t cost the earth.

The future of Internet access is now. The idea of connecting cables to a computer to enable a connection will soon seem as archaic as manually cranking the engine of an automobile. Ed Dawson samples a cross-section of bleeding-edge wireless broadband services and cuts through the hype.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Good value, but it needs to decide whether it’s a business or consumer notebook.

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

Amazingly good value for what you get: a fully-featured, dual-core, ergonomic notebook.

Company denies danger from 'isolated' incidents.

Can Acer really compete with Dell, HP and Toshiba? PC Authority analyses Acer’s new direction.

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

A good first stab at the semi-ruggedised laptop market. It isn’t up to the tough standards of others, though.

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

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