
Can adding memory to your laptop have unforeseen consequences for Vista users?

Ensuring peak performance from a notebook PC may mean ‘downgrading’ to XP
New USB device also locks data when disturbed

The Satellite is a strong performer but the mean amount of memory included was disappointing

This notebook is fine for office tasks on the move but the battery won't go the distance with a DVD movie

If you love watching movies on the move, this is the perfect laptop

A growing market in notebook computers means you can now get a lot for your money. Cliff Joseph looks at six laptops under £500

The Fujitsu will make light work of heavy tasks with its dual core processor

The Acer looks and feels classy but the battery life could be better

The Hi-grade is a good all-round performer but the processor lets it down