Enhanced netbook performance thanks to Nvidia Ion graphics and a dual-core processor

A good performer with strong features, but slightly flawed usability

Great performance and build quality from this excellent mid-range laptop

A feature-packed laptop let down by the terrible usability of its touchpad

A sharp display and strong usability, but a bland design and poor performance

Stunning mobility and unique features combine for an unbeatable bargain netbook

A tough and highly usable netbook that's the perfect choice for the kids

Another stylishly gorgeous machine from the pioneer of the modern netbook

Great usability and battery life make this netbook one of the best available

With a name like Xtreme Performance System, you know just what you're getting from Dell's XPS range. The XPS series has been around a while now but the latest Dell XPS 15 incarnation is one of the best yet, boasting incredible power, some impressive features and a commendably solid build.

Every company has its 'hero' products. These are laptops that usually boast cutting edge design or power (or both), cost an enormous amount of money and – most importantly – boost the brand awareness of the company.

HP has gone another route with the HP Beats Edition, and employed the help and expertise of legendary hip hop producer Dr Dre and his Beats brand, that manufacturers high-end headphones.

A powerful, semi-rugged business laptop offering protection for your data

A strong all-round laptop with a great build and plenty of useful features

Incredible power and Optimus graphical performance from this updated mid-priced laptop

A decent laptop, but its poor portability means it lags behind the competition

A great laptop which manages to offer a solid mix of power and portability

A highly affordable machine, but despite decent usability it fails to impress

A laptop with excellent build quality, but limited portability

A compact and well-built laptop, but hampered by poor office performance

Great design is compromised by average performance and poor usability

Great performance for the price and some highly useful features

Ample performance and strong build quality from this desktop replacement

A stylish and powerful big-screen media laptop centre that is hard to beat at this price

A tough and capable 15.6-inch laptop, but its awkward keyboard disappoints