Advent

Nvidia's latest chipset and an IPS screen make for excellent value, even if there are a few drawbacks.

The Advent Monza is a budget laptop with a super-low price tag and healthy pound-for-pound tech specs. Unfortunately, it doesn't manage to match its rivals for power or performance.

Keenly priced and well made, but sadly underpowered

A cheap netbook killed by its terrible battery life

Budget Intel Core i5 power, but does it have strings attached?

Great usability, storage and screen, but performance and battery life disappoint

An attractive laptop offering decent performance, but let down by a poor keyboard

Wireless broadband and a new design, but usability takes a step back

A good-looking machine at a great price, but lacks battery life and power