The Hi-Grade Notino D7000SRL (£699 inc. VAT) combines impressive performance, features and battery life. Its powerful specification is particularly notable at this low price, making it easy to recommend for home or business use.

The Notino D7000SRA (£799 inc. VAT) combines an impressive specification, strong features and reliable warranty cover, to make it a good choice for value-conscious buyers.

Hi-Grade is a UK-based manufacturer known for its well-specified and affordable laptops. The Ultinote A9900R (£699 inc. VAT) is an entry-level desktop replacement with enough power and software for the whole family

We're increasingly using laptops in more exposed places, but the average laptop isn't designed to be used in these environments, such as when it's raining or dusty. However, recently we've seen manufacturers releasing devices better suited to extreme conditions.

Providing the strongest performance we've seen from any laptop, the Hi-Grade Ultinote A9900SR (£999 inc. VAT) uses Intel's top-of-the-range dual-core processor technology to great effect.Powered by Intel's Core 2 Duo T7800 CPU and 2048MB of memory, flawless performance is provided.

Unlike the other names in this review, Hi-Grade may be less familiar as a brand, largely because it's a UK-based company rather than a worldwide marque.

Hi-Grade may not have the same brand recognition as the likes of HP or Sony, but with over twenty years in the computer industry, it has a reputation for putting together aggressively priced and highly competitive machines

Until recently, it was almost impossible to buy an ultraportable laptop for less than £1,000. The Hi-Grade Notino D2200 (£595 inc. VAT) shows how far prices have fallen, offering high-performance in a truly mobile chassis

Hi-Grade's Notino W5700 (£499 inc. VAT) targets the home user, and offers features that set it apart from its rivals. Available in black, silver or bright pink, it can be one of the most conservative or outlandish machines, depending on your taste

The Hi-Grade Notino D7000SR-2200 (£899 inc. VAT) is a good example of a laptop designed for a variety of uses. Weighing in at 3kg, it's a semi-portable machine that is built from a plastic main body and magnesium-alloy behind the lid

While many laptops at this price point provide decent mobility, the Hi-Grade Ultinote A9900 (£890 inc. VAT) takes a different approach. With its 17-inch screen, powerful graphics and dual-core processor, this is more of an entry-level home media centre

Although one of the more expensive laptops available, the Hi-Grade Notino D2300 packs an impressive specification into its compact chassis. As with most Windows Vista laptops we've seen, mobile power is far less than previously provided by Windows XP

This laptop from Hi-Grade looks better than many more expensive systems. A curious design quirk spoils the effect, though. You can't tilt the screen back as far as we'd like, which can make positioning more difficult when it's on your lap

Hi-Grade's Notino D7000L (£499 inc. VAT) is one the most affordable Windows Vista laptops currently available. While performance is basic, this is still a capable choice for the home office...

Value for money is vital when you're looking at student laptops. However, features matter too, so it was a surprise when HiGrade submitted a system costing only £599. Could it deliver the functionality needed?

Rather than opting for a high-end offering, the Hi-Grade Notino D7000-1602 comes in at a budget-priced £899 (inc. VAT) which, considering this is a brand new product, is something of a feat.

Hi-Grade is a UK-based manufacturer known for its affordable laptops.Offering efficient performance and features aimed at the new laptopowner is its latest offering, the Hi-Grade Notino W5500-1700

Founded in 1986, UK-based Hi-Grade produces laptops as well as digital home entertainment technology. Offering an affordable and mobile entry-level multimedia laptop is the Hi-Grade Notino D7000-2000 (£999 inc. VAT)

The success of Core Duo laptops has been down to their efficiency, quietness and impressive battery life. While you've always been able to get such attributes at the cost of meagre performance...

The Hi-Grade Notino D2400 is an attractive laptop made of toughened plastic, which is also used behind the panel, to create a robust and strong chassis. Weighing in at 2.5kg, this is a portable system that can be carried on a regular basis...

Well-known for its affordable prices, UK based Hi-Grade recently diversified its range to offer more choice to the consumer. Providing a well-specified home entertainment laptop for the entry-level buyer is the Hi-Grade Ultinote A9700.

Well-known for its affordable prices, UK based Hi-Grade recently diversified its range to offer more choice to the consumer. Providing a well-specified home entertainment laptop for the entry-level buyer is the Hi-Grade Ultinote A9700.