Still not sure whether it's worth upgrading to Vista? We put XP and Vista through the ultimate face-off.

Windows SideShow is a fascinating distraction, but even without the supplementary screen the W5fe is impressive.

The A700 has excellent image quality, but is let down by design quirks and the high price.

Well built and with astonishing battery life to boot. It’s pricey but decent value.

An incredibly light and practical notebook for frequent travellers, but not without its quirks.

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

Brief reviews of new products, plus updates on items we've already featured.

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

Superb build quality and performance make this a worthwhile upgrade for serious amateurs.

Still one of the best examples of laptop design in the market, but there are compromises

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

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

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

Small but perfectly formed, the D420 has hours of battery life and loads of features and great ergonomics.

Fast, well built and superbly featured - our business laptop of choice.

Incredible design and amazing battery life makes the G118 a tempting mobile option.

Easy to use and capable of good results, the superb range of manual modes makes this a good choice for enthusiasts.

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

A remarkably tough machine that will endure almost anything thrown at it, although this comes at a price.

A good-looking, ergonomically excellent laptop with a wealth of multimedia capabilities for home users.