It's hard to define the perfect laptop, as it all depends on what you want to do with your new notebook. You can use our reviews to pick the best laptop for you and compare prices.

Whether you see netbooks as a true mobility solution or a flash in the pan, they're everywhere. We've tested all the latest models so you can pick out the best ultraportable for you and compare prices to make sure you get the best deal.

This page looks at some of the different components that contribute to the performance of your laptop. As well as explaining some of the technology involved, we've also tried to give recommendations based on four different ways of using a laptop:

Small text in big tests Each product presented on our site is tested on its technical characteristics and in practical use. We use the results from these tests to make a product profile with its pluses, minuses and to give it a final grade.