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Review > Value Notebook

Fujitsu's M2010, an appealing netbook but the trackpad needs work

by Zara Baxter

Battery life lets down this otherwise solid netbook from a local manufacturer

Oct 30, 2009

Review > Value PC

Gigabyte's Booktop M1022M can't decide if it's a nettop or a laptop

by Zara Baxter

Part laptop and part nettop, the Gigabyte Booktop M1022M is the first netbook we’ve seen that overcomes the ‘3 USB problem'.

Oct 30, 2009

Review > Value Notebook

Asus Eee PC 1005HA, solid battery life and reasonable value

by Staff writers

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

Sep 22, 2009

Review > Value Notebook

Asus Eee PC 1000HE beats netbook competition in price and power

by Staff writers

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

Sep 15, 2009

Review > Value Notebook

Benq Joybook Lite U121, why it should be on your netbook shortlist

by Staff writers

It’s lovely to look at, with a full size keyboard and glorious screen. See why the Benq Joybook Lite U121 is one of the best rated in our latest netbook roundup

Sep 14, 2009

Review > Value Notebook

Samsung N120 netbook builds on quality, but can't surpass better Samsung models

by Staff writers

A good quality netbook pipped at the post by its own stablemates.

Sep 7, 2009

Review > Value Notebook

Samsung's NC20 netbook, why it beats the Dell Inspiron Mini 12

by Sasha Muller

With only Dell's disappointing Inspiron Mini 12 so far released, Samsung doesn't have a great deal of competition at this size. The NC20 has six-hour battery life, fine performance and a superb display

Aug 21, 2009

Review > Ultraportable Notebook

Benq Joybook Lite U101, steams into the front-running for cheap 10.2in netbooks

by Zara Baxter

It's not widely available, but with this battery life on offer the BenQ Joybook Lite U101 should be

Jun 22, 2009

Review > Value Notebook

First Look: HP Mini 2140, still the style king of netbooks?

by Daniel Long

The HP Mini 2140 injects a little prestige back into netbooks, blending style with decent performance and respectable specs.

Mar 9, 2009

Review > Value Notebook

HP Mini 1001TU

by Zara Baxter

Stylish, sophisticated and super-portable: this is the netbook you’ll have to hide from your friends.

Jan 13, 2009

Review > Ultraportable Notebook

Asus Eee PC 1000H

by David Bayon

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

Nov 12, 2008

Review > Ultraportable Notebook

MSI Wind U100, challenges Eee PC and Acer Aspire One

by Sasha Muller

A startling achievement: a highly capable mini-laptop for under $700. Only mediocre battery life mars its appeal.

Oct 20, 2008

Review > Ultraportable Notebook

Acer Aspire one, reviewed in detail

by Sasha Muller

Acer’s Aspire one makes a splash. A great keyboard, a fine screen and a keen price make for a superb mini-laptop

Oct 10, 2008

Review > Ultraportable Notebook

First Look: MSI Wind, a mini-laptop with a screen that doesn't suck

by William Maher

Our pics and first impressions of the hotly anticipated ultra-cheapie, and yes, it's better than the Eee in several ways.

Jul 17, 2008

Review > Ultraportable Notebook

FIRST LOOK: HP Mini-Note 2133, makes my leg feel like it's on fire

by William Maher

We're worried about the damn hot operating temperature, but otherwise we're blown away by this mini notebook.

May 14, 2008

Review > Ultraportable Notebook

FIRST LOOK: Eee PC 900 head to head - XP vs Linux

by Daniel Long

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

May 12, 2008

Review > Value PC

Acer Veriton L460

by Nick Ross

A retrograde step from its predecessor, but a super low price makes this dinky PC very desirable

Mar 26, 2008

Review > Value PC

Shuttle XPC ST20G5

by Ty Pendlebury

The Shuttle XPC is an icon of SFF design, and there are as many iterations as there are chipsets.

Jul 5, 2005

Review > Value PC

PCMARKET SDS-1

by Ty Pendlebury

The $1000 PC was once regarded as the Holy Grail of computing, but now almost every manufacturer has one.

Jun 10, 2005

Review > Value PC

Altech PC Gameforce Soldier

by Ty Pendlebury

Producing a PC for under a thousand dollars will inevitably lead to compromises – do you go for a better screen or more processing power?

Jun 10, 2005

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Ultraportable Notebook

Asus Eee PC 1000H

by David Bayon

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

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