Dell Inspiron 14z review It isn't the cheapest version of the 14z, but battery life is excellent, as is performance
£579
Asus U46SV review A great mid-range laptop that won’t weigh you down when on the move – if an Ultrabook doesn’t appeal, the U46SV is the next best thing
£700
Dell XPS 14z review Excellent performance and great battery life, wrapped in a gorgeous chassis for a reasonable price
Asus ZenBook UX31 review The Asus UX31 is a superb ultra-portable laptop and a genuine alternative to the MacBook Air
£999
HP Pavilion DV7-6101sa review Another great Pavilion laptop from HP, but if you’re after serious desktop performance you’ll have to look elsewhere
£540
Asus Lamborghini VX7 review Fantastic performance, in Windows and in games, but the VX7 can’t match other ultra-high-end laptops for build quality and battery life
£1839
Asus Eee Pad Slider review A decent screen and clever hidden keyboard make this an attractive proposition, but there are better pure tablets
£449
Acer Aspire TimelineX 4830T review A budget laptop that’s small in size, but big on battery life – if you need an optical drive, the 4830T is a great choice
£479
Samsung 600B5B review A good business-oriented laptop, but not as suitable for most home users
£790
Lenovo G570 review A £500 laptop with Blu-ray might look like a bargain, but there are better all-rounders available for the same price