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

In a world first, we've managed to get our hands on a review unit of Sony's stunningly thin ultraportable. Most surprisingly, it sports the newest Atom chip from Intel - the Z550 2.0GHz and GMA 500 graphics.

Lightweight but perfect for heavy duty business, this ultraportable is sure to impress.

Revolutionary features and stunning power: for anyone lucky enough to have the cash, the Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds is the ultimate mobile workstation

Fantastic battery life and a transflective screen aren’t enough to justify a price this high for the everyday business user.

Slick looks and astonishing battery life make this the pick of the bunch for travelers, especially for the business person on the go.

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

Belkin's new line of Belkin Netbook bags are perfect for business travellers, seeking a light, functional and stylish fit.

Long-lasting battery, enough power to go, and a lightweight design: this has it all in a small package

A standard-issue corporate laptop with suspect ergonomics.

HP’s latest PC blends power, useful business features and a keen eye for detail

A real prizefighter of a laptop: powerful, well-built and reasonably mobile, too

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

If you don’t care about weight, this is what a laptop should be

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

Another good laptop from Toshiba, but the 12.1in Portégé M800 struggles in such fine company.