Product Round-ups in Laptops

Round-up reviews let you compare four related products and find which one is best for you

Netbooks: Best Eee PC alternatives

Big is officially the new small -- just ask the dozens of laptop manufacturers churning out netbooks -- titchy, hyper-portable laptops designed for Web browsing and media playback. Sit back, relax and let us help you pick a winner

Penryn desktop replacements

Desktop replacement laptops are ideal if you don't have space for a full-size desktop PC, but still need to do your number crunching. With powerful components like Intel's Penryn processors, a desktop replacement can rival a full-sizer's performance

Cheap laptops for £400 and under

You can get a laptop for next to nothing these days. Even supermarket deals can provide surprisingly decent machines. Those offers come and go, but there's no reason to miss out on a bargain. We've selected four laptops you can buy now, all for around £400

Laptops with solid-state hard drives

Boasting faster boot times and lower power consumption, the hype and subsequent demand for laptops with solid-state hard drives has increased. They come in all different sizes and prices -- check out our round-up to see which one could be right for you

Best laptops for £799 or less

Laptops are certainly growing in popularity, both for use at home and the office. The machines in this price range represent the mid-way mark between budgets and really high-end models. It's a significant outlay so expect to get a number of features for your dosh

Which is the best UMPC?

Ultra-mobile PCs are a type of small form-factor PC that fits in the palm -- but don't let their size fool you, they run proper versions of the Windows or Linux operating systems and most software. Here's four of the best

Laptops for travellers

Summer's here, and the holidays beckon. But just because you're leaving for sunnier climes doesn't mean you have to do without your trusty laptop and life's little luxuries, such as Facebook. We've rounded up four of the best portable PCs for taking on the plane

Best cheap laptops for £499 and under

A few years ago, if you were looking for a new laptop, you'd expect to spend well over a grand, but these days you can pick up a decent model for less than half that amount. Here's four of the best portable PCs we found for £499 and under

Ultimate laptops for the rich and shameless

If you like your laptops to be both seen and heard, then this is the round-up for you -- we're concentrating on all-singing, all-dancing, all-conquering laptops the size of a garden shed

Laptops for students

The summer's over, it's time to head back to school and there's one question on everyone's lips -- which laptop will help me get all my homework in on time? Follow our guide for selecting the ideal laptop for students

The world's sexiest laptops

Portability and power are the two of the biggest factors to consider when choosing a laptop. But sheer aesthetic excellence is arguably just as important for the style-conscious user

Gaming laptops

So you thought laptops were no good for gaming, did you? Well, if you get to grips with mobile graphics technology, that wait for the Nintendo Wii may not feel quite so long

Desktop-replacement laptops

Desktop-replacement laptops are a great alternative to owning a full-sized PC. They have the advantage of being portable (or at least luggable) and many of the latest models offer performance in line with the fastest desktop PCs...

Ultra-portable laptops

Large, powerful laptops have their place -- but they're completely useless for taking on the road. They're often extremely heavy and, despite manufacturers' claims, have very limited battery life. Here are some tips on choosing a laptop that is ideal for anyone on the go...