Power-packed portable ideal for nearly every type of user?

Incredibly powerful for such a compact machine, stylish, well made

Portable and perfectly formed?

Stylish, well made, affordable and with a surprising amount of power

Does this quad-core laptop laptop impress?

Vivid screen, quad-core processor offers loads of power, comfortable keyboard

Looking for a budget notebook?

Well-made, comfortable keyboard, outstanding value

Painfully dull design, location of all the ports

It's not the quickest machine, but few laptops offer better value than the Samsung R519, costing less money than the average smartphone

A budget model, but does it impress?

Stylish and well-made, a great keyboard and well specified for the money

Budget processor, could be faster

Look elsewhere if you need outright power, but if you're looking for a budget machine offering quality, comfort and style, then the Packard Bell TJ65 is well worth a look

An incredibly thin MacBook Air-alike at half the price

Although the Advent Altro can't match the MacBook Air for quality or desirability, it does a pretty good job of imitating Apple's finest. It's incredibly thin, and it offers a decent blend of portability and usability. The comfortable, responsive ...

An AMD netbook (ish)

Overall we were surprised by the Packard Bell dot m/a. As an overall package including the 3G modem, this works relatively well as a portable device, accepting that the screen is prone to glare and the keyboard is a little sloppy. The software bundle ...

Looking for a multimedia notebook?

Good quality, impressive feature-set, backlit keyboard, powerful

Low resolution screen

Offering impressive quality and comfort, this feature-packed media centre offers excellent performance, and is a great choice that the whole family can enjoy

Are the days of the paperback finally over?

Open standard, touchscreen, note taking, free library loans

Still expensive, no wireless or 3G connectivity

The reasonable price point and open standard approach mean this is likely to be a killer success when it hits stores in the coming months

Affordable corporate machine?

Good value for money, outstanding keyboard, good screen and quality

Looks dull, bulky, lacks the high-end feel of more expensive machines

Offering robust build quality and an excellent keyboard, the Latitude E5400 is made for daily use, and is a comfortable work partner. Support for older peripherals also makes it a great choice for businesses