Great looks, superb build quality and a world beating software package. It would threaten the A list if it were just a little cheaper.

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

You've seen our first impressions, now here's our full review. Good-looking, usable and keenly priced but, for now at least, poor performance and battery life give the Eee the edge

Classy looks and light weight make for a fine ultraportable, but it’s got some tough competition.

This impressive ultraportable fills a narrow but significant niche between the MacBook Air and Lenovo X300

The first ultraportable notus has landed in Australia, and we're privileged to be the first to look.

Powerful and well featured, but the ergonomics and battery life let it down.

A new way forward for ultraportables, combining an incredible low weight with unrivalled ergonomic excellence

Gorgeous, expensive and exasperating in equal measure, and yet still desirable despite its myriad faults

A genuine step forward for the laptop, with unbelievable capabilities for the price, plus an ultra-low weight.

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

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

Some interesting technology, married with superb performance – and a huge price tag.

Slim, good-looking and affordable – and you can even work outside in sunlight. Just note the niggles.

Beautifully designed with excellent battery life and generous features – but it’s expensive.

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.

Sony typically asks a little more than their competitors for similar products, but this usually pays off in the quality of workmanship and the reliability associated with most Sony products. The Sony VAIO VGN-S28GP is an extremely well-built notebook and should provide rock-solid performance for years to come.

While large formed notebooks are great for the users with a static location, ultra portables are still the easiest and best way of conducting business for students, business people and the road warriors.