The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the latest incarnation of Lenovo's flagship business laptop, with a new Ultrabook twist.

With Windows 8 appearing as both a tablet and desktop OS, the hybrid tablet-PC idea is one that's reared its head again.

The Samsung Series 3 reminds us what a premium we're paying for the convenience of thin and light laptops.

Looks? Check. Gaming power? Check. Touchpad that functions as a dual screen? Whaaat?!

It may not win any design awards, but the Akoya P6635 from Medion has plenty to offer the budget-conscious PC buyer.

The Asus Ultrabook range gets an upgrade, but will a 1080p screen make this high-end laptop worth its hefty price tag?

Blending dedicated graphics with impressive components, this obscure 14-inch laptop aims to challenge the Ultrabook big-hitters.

IFA 2012 If Intel had this in mind when it was thinking about the concept of an Ultrabook, we'd be rather surprised.

IFA 2012 The arrival of Windows 8 has given laptop manufacturers something of a conundrum - to touch or not to touch?

Taiwanese company Gigabyte debuts the world's lightest Ultrabook, but how is its performance?

Toshiba's flagship Ultrabook range, including the Satellite Z930-10X, uses Intel Ivy Bridge processors for multitasking for workers.

The HP Envy 6 is bigger and heavier than most Ultrabooks - but can it make up for its bulk with power?

The MSI CX640MX may only be a sub-£400 laptop, but it manages to get the formula of power and price exactly right.

The Satellite L870 packs a big screen and decent processing power but usability lets the side down.

Parent company Acer recently announced it had repositioned Packard Bell right at the budget end of the market, so what can the EasyNote TV offer at a low price?

Sony continues the tradition of stuffing its flagship device with the very latest hardware, then serving it up in a cool, slimline chassis.

The Dell XPS 15 doesn't have the skinny credentials to qualify as an Ultrabook, but it does boast a rather impressive spec sheet.

The original Zenbook still takes some beating. This year's follow-up has Intel's new Ivy Bridge yet is more affordable.

First unveiled at CES 2012, Lenovo has finally released its lower-priced Ultrabook to tempt the masses.

The world's thinnest Ultrabook packs power and style, but is it the best ultraportable laptop for the price?

The slim Acer Aspire V5 works as a stylish alternative to Intel's Ultrabook platform and although this it doesn't boast the same kind of power.

If you're looking for the right laptop to help create your next masterpiece then there's a strong case to be made for the HP Pavilion dv7.

Sony may be late to the Ultrabook party, but it's sure to make quite an impression with its debut device - the Sony Vaio T13.

The 2012 refresh gives Apple's most portable MacBook Pros an exciting upgrade, away from the Retina display on the 15-inch version.

The top choice if you want the best gaming machine waiting for you at home, but the styling and price won't appeal to everyone.