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

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

Not quite the consumer/business crossover it aims to be, but there’s a lot to like in this clever mix of old-style business laptop and feature-packed modern machine

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

A striking laptop that’s incredibly portable and has good battery life. But the screen is a big disappointment

Dell’s latest business model is another superb outing for its recently released Latitude E-series. It’s not cheap, though

A solidly built thin client with a good hardware specification and features, including a classy remote management act

A super-light laptop with great battery life, but the screen is both its stand-out feature and, for some, its Achilles heel

The Asus U6V simply can’t compete with the new breed of Centrino 2 ultraportables

Lenovo’s diminutive business portable packs in high performance, great battery life and top build quality.

Attractively small and aggressively priced, the Ultra Slim is an interesting proposition for businesses

A versatile and compact tablet PC with stunning battery life, but we do have a few usability complaints.

Not a stylish machine, but it’s good value, well built and boasts surprisingly impressive battery life

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