Packed with features, only its value for money lets it escape without an award this month

Asus has announced overseas the availability of its Eee Box 1501 desktop PC that includes an optical drive and dedicated graphics chip with HDMI output, despite its small form factor and low price..

A solid draft-n router with NAS and media-streaming features – though it’s a little on the slow side.

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.

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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.

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

Superb performance in one of the sturdiest and best-looking gaming laptops we’ve seen – the Alienware M17x is worth the expense.

Well priced, with a robust chassis and touchscreen option that make it a good choice for classroom use, and any one else wanting a netbook that's a little bit different

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

It may be lovely, but Sony’s under-powered P-series costs too much and features features poor battery life.

The HP Pavilion s5180a punches above its weight and provides a welcoming entry point for a starter or low-end upgrade system.

The Wi-Fi Alliance has updated its product testing and certification programme following the ratification of the 802.11n standard.

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

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

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