Laptops

Asus G60J

Packing a quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU, the 16-inch G60J gaming laptop rockets along at a speed that puts greased lightning to shame. It's a pity the screen isn't of a higher resolution, but the G60J is hard to fault otherwise, making light work of even the most demanding 3D games

Editor's rating 8.9

Alienware M17x

The 17-inch M17x laptop is monstrously huge and insanely fast. It packs some of the most powerful laptop components currently available and makes mincemeat of the latest games, even at the highest resolutions. Only the most fanatical gamers will be willing to shell out for it though

Editor's rating 8.5

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, summer 2009)

The latest update to Apple's premium 15-inch MacBook Pro makes only minor modifications. Nevertheless, a faster CPU, better battery and the addition of an SD card slot, together with a price cut, make it a substantial improvement on its predecessor

Editor's rating 8.2

Asus W90

Asus might not be the first name you think of when it comes to gaming laptops, but it has just sent us the fastest portable 3D graphics-pusher we've ever seen. With 6GB of RAM, a Blu-ray drive and a huge 18.4-inch screen, it’s an astonishing performer

Editor's rating 9.1

Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook T5010

It's no featherweight, but the LifeBook T5010 convertible tablet PC makes up for that with a sizeable 13.3-inch screen and good performance. Its battery life is slightly disappointing and you have to use a stylus with the touchscreen, but the T5010 offers solid build quality and a comfortable keyboard

Editor's rating 7.5

HP EliteBook 8730w

A gorgeous 17-inch DreamColour display is the standout feature of the workstation-class EliteBook 8730w, but it's not the only aspect of this laptop that helps justify the premium price tag. The 8730w also boasts superb performance, excellent build quality and a good keyboard

Editor's rating 8.0

Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook P8020

With an excellent 12.1-inch screen and good keyboard, the solidly built LifeBook P8020 is an impressive ultra-portable laptop in terms of design and usability. Its graphics performance isn't great, but mainstream workloads are handled competently and the integrated mobile broadband is a real plus

Editor's rating 8.0

Toshiba Portege R600

For a business-orientated laptop, the super-light 12.1-inch Portege R600 is remarkably attractive, and its performance isn't bad either. Certain rivals do have the edge in the sexiness stakes, but a comfortable keyboard, excellent wireless capabilities and fantastically light chassis mean this laptop has plenty of charm

Editor's rating 8.1

Motion J3400

The 12.1-inch J3400 should prove a satisfactory choice for those seeking a rugged tablet PC that can do a whole day's work in the field. It's quick to boot, responsive and has excellent wireless connectivity, as well as decent battery life. With all the options available, though, you can quickly rack up a substantial bill

Editor's rating 7.8

Dell Adamo

The Adamo, one of the most keenly anticipated laptops of 2009, is a remarkably thin machine, with plenty of high-end visual touches that help it to live up to its luxury billing. It's a decent performer for a low-power laptop, but, at this price, we'd expect battery life to be better

Editor's rating 7.6

Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch unibody)

The redesigned 17-inch MacBook Pro has an aluminium unibody design, a new multitouch trackpad and a dual-graphics set-up for boosting either battery life or performance. Those tweaks, combined with excellent performance and impressive battery life, help to make it an appealing, but expensive, laptop

User rating 10.0

Editor's rating 8.4

Sony Vaio VGN-Z11WN/B

The 13-inch Vaio VGN-Z11WN/B is a superb ultra-portable laptop, with exemplary connectivity features, an excellent display and an attractive, robust design. It's not absolutely perfect, but, if you can afford the eye-watering price, this excellent performer won't disappoint

User rating 8.5

Editor's rating 8.4

Samsung X360

Lighter than Apple's MacBook Air, with excellent battery life and a 128GB solid-state drive, Samsung's X360 is an attractive ultra-portable. Performance-wise, the X360 isn't suited to intensive applications, but its reasonable price makes it well worth considering

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 7.9

Asus G71V

The Asus G71V is designed to be the ultimate desktop-replacement laptop. It uses the first quad-core processor designed for portable machines, has a whopping 1TB of disk space, a Blu-ray combo drive and a high-end graphics card. It's unnecessarily ugly, but brutally quick

Editor's rating 9.0

Panasonic ToughBook CF-F8

Panasonic's ToughBook laptops have always been true to their name, even if they've been described with words that aren't as flattering, like bulky, unattractive and heavy. The 14-inch CF-F8 attempts to correct this, and does an admirable job with its fine design and lighter frame

MacBook Pro (aluminium 2008 edition)

The MacBook Pro -- for so long the final word in high-end multimedia laptops -- is back. It now sports a new aluminium chassis and twin graphics cards, and promises significantly better performance than its predecessors. While we certainly like its looks, the new Pro is pricey and we had a few complaints about features

Editor's rating 8.0

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

With a chassis that's just as ultra-slim and feather-light as the X300, the Lenovo ThinkPad X301 adds Intel's latest Centrino 2 platform, including the just-released ultra-low-voltage Core 2 Duo processor. This makes it faster than its predecessor and much longer-lasting than its competitors

Editor's rating 8.3

Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook P8010

The Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook P8010 ultraportable laptop is designed for anyone who wants a lightweight, easy-to-use machine with a business focus. It's perfect for users on the move with excellent wireless and 3G connectivity so you can stay in touch everywhere you go

Editor's rating 7.1

Panasonic Toughbook CF-52

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 is a semi-ruggedised desktop replacement for use in the field. Its keyboard is splash resistant and it has a solid outer shell with a built-in carrying handle. Plus, the laptop should survive a 76cm drop, if you happen to knock it off your desk

Editor's rating 7.0

Asus U2E Deluxe Edition (32GB solid state)

The Asus U2E Deluxe Edition (32GB solid state) improves on its springtime sibling by adding a 32GB solid-state hard drive. The result of the SSD is improved battery life and better performance. While you won't be gaming on this ultraportable, it's still great for day-to-day tasks

Editor's rating 7.5