Notebook design: ten things we love
Photos We all like to gripe about the technology we use day in, day out, but sometimes designers get it just right. Here are ten of our favourite things about notebooks.
Toshiba Tecra M10-10I review
Review So long as you don't intend to carry this rather bulky notebook too often, its high-quality screen and excellent keyboard, plus a solid set of internal components, should make it a serviceable workhorse.
7.3 Editors' Rating
Apple MacBook Pro review
Review Apple's new 15in. MacBook Pro has a redesigned aluminium body, a new touchpad with expanded functionality and a dual graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance. However, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13in. mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.
8.0 Editors' Rating
Lenovo IdeaPad S10
Video Lenovo's entry in the netbook sweepstakes, the IdeaPad S10, gets the price and features right but falls behind on battery life
Apple MacBook Pro
Video Apple has introduced several design changes to its 15-inch MacBook Pro, including a new 'unibody' chassis, buttonless multi-touch trackpad, the addition of a mini DisplayPort, and the subtraction of the FireWire 400 port
Apple MacBook
Video With its aluminium body, trackpad and Nvidia graphics, Apple's redesigned 13-inch MacBook is an appealing choice for laptop buyers
Apple MacBook review
Review Apple's redesigned 13in. MacBook is essentially a shrunken version of the more expensive 15in. Pro line. With its new aluminium body, new touchpad and Nvidia graphics, it's an even more attractive choice for mainstream notebook buyers than was the plastic model it replaces.
8.5 Editors' Rating
Apple MacBook Pro: a first look
Preview Apple's 15in. MacBook Pro has received a design overhaul and now includes the unibody chassis built from a single piece of aluminium, a multi-touch glass trackpad, a new black screen bezel and black keys.
Apple MacBook: a first look
Preview Apple's new MacBook ditches its plastic shell and Intel chipset for a solid aluminium chassis with an Nvidia chipset, and serves up a multi-touch glass trackpad, LED-backlit display and mini DisplayPort.
Dell Inspiron Mini 9 with Vodafone mobile broadband
Preview Dell's netbook is now available on 24-month contract from Vodafone. Here are our impressions of the mobile broadband version of the Mini 9.
Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 review
Review The ThinkPad SL500 is attractively priced, solidly built and a good performer. We're particularly impressed with the high-resolution 15.4in. screen. However, there are one or two design quirks, the webcam is basic and battery life could be longer.
7.5 Editors' Rating
Dell Latitude E6500 review
Review The Latitude E6500 is an attractive 15.4in. notebook, not least because you can configure it to closely match your needs. The backlit keyboard is well executed, and we also like the auto-adjusting screen brightness.
7.7 Editors' Rating
Samsung Q210 review
Review Samsung's Q210 is a trendy-looking 12.1in. notebook with appeal beyond its nominal consumer niche. It's an excellent performer with a great keyboard and plenty of wireless options.
7.6 Editors' Rating
Dell Vostro 1310 review
Review Dell's small-business-focused Vostro 1310 has a temptingly affordable entry-level price, but a realistic specification soon brings it into line with the competition.
7.6 Editors' Rating
Sony VAIO VGN-BZ11MN review
Review The VAIO VGN-BZ11MN is a cost-effective 15.4in. Centrino 2 notebook. It's solidly built if somewhat uninspiring, and you may want to opt for its £100 more expensive stablemate to get a higher-resolution screen.
7.1 Editors' Rating





















