MSI’s Wind Top AE1900 takes on the touchscreen nettop competition, but singularly fails to excite.

Jam-packed with features, but it struggles to compete with the best.

So, the last big name has fallen. HP gave out in April 2008, and both Dell and Toshiba's resistance crumbled by the autumn. But it's taken Sony until the middle of 2009 to produce what it confesses to be a netbook, the VAIO Mini W Series.

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 attractive design, but several core flaws keep the Mini 10 far from the top of the netbook pile.

Iomega’s latest shows promise, but it’s outclassed by others

A couple of nifty gimmicks and an extended warranty help give this netbook the boost that its ergonomics don’t.

The especially full feature set of the 7404VNOX makes it stand out from the crowd.

The DGFV338 is a combination ADSL modem/router packaged in Netgear’s traditional metal case and powered by a particularly large and heavy mains adaptor.

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

Huge storage for the money, but quality can’t match the more expensive models in this group

An improvement over the Eee PC 900, with longer battery life and sleeker looks – but its rivals are catching up

Packed with features, but it’s expensive and awkward to use

Beautiful double-sided prints, but it takes its time

Not the fastest or quietest here, but it does offer some unique business benefits.

Plenty of features for such a small box. If you don’t already have a wireless router, this is a fantastic choice.

One of the cheapest 500GB drives here, but this is reflected in the lack of features and slow transfer speeds.

Easy to use, and with space for a second SATA disk, but it struggles with small files and is overpriced for the features.

Attractive styling and a long lens will tempt some, but we recommend spending more on a real SLR.

The design is excellent, but you pay a hefty premium.