
An uncomfortable mix of tablet and multimedia PC, but it is good value
Most manufacturers don't tell the whole truth when they advertise weight
All 11 notebooks put through their paces in PCmark05 and Cinebench 9.5
Despite so much competition, we narrowed 11 down to our three favourites
All 11 notebooks put through their paces in 3Dmark, Fear and Mobilemark
Batteries don't last forever, so being able to buy a replacement can be important

It’s not the lightest but it is one of the smallest and a fair all-rounder

A fine mix of performance and value for money, but the white chassis and bulky design don’t impress

The screen doesn’t click into position, but the 2710p has all the best tablet ingredients otherwise

A notebook for anyone who needs their kit to survive, no matter how much it’s abused

Attractive looks and blazingly fast components, marred by a cramped keyboard

Light as a feather, but the plastic casing is worryingly thin for regular commuting

Great performance with a strong display and speakers, but it’s too heavy

A simple laptop with good performance, but it has the shortest battery life