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Sony VAIO VGN-C13

Attractive, powerful and reasonably priced, the Sony VAIO VGN-C13 is a smart choice if you're in the market for a thin-and-light laptop.

Upgraded to Windows Vista, the Dell XPS M1210 is a pricey but powerful system for those who want a smaller laptop with few compromises.

Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz, 13-inch, black)

The new MacBook, updated to Intel's Core 2 Duo CPU, compares very favourably with Apple's high-end MacBook Pro line, offering premium performance at a reasonable price.
ASUS S6 Leather

The S6 and its leather skin should make an elegant companion for the travelling professional.
ASUS U5F

Ignoring the low-resolution, standard aspect display, the U5F is a fast ultra-portable with great battery life.
BenQ Joybook S61

There's a lot to love about BenQ's ultra-portable media centre notebook, even if battery life isn't ideal.
Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP

If you're happy to wait a few months for more Blu-ray content to land, the AR18GP is a powerful, multimedia-rich laptop whose only glaring omission is a TV tuner.
Acer TravelMate 3010

Acer's cheap and cheerful thin-and-light feels more like a high-end offering thanks to its stellar performance and battery life.
NEC VERSA P8210

A speedy mid-to-high-end multimedia notebook with just a handful of minor flaws.
Acer TravelMate 8200

From a performance perspective, the fast Acer TravelMate 8200 does Intel's new Core Duo processor proud -- but its mediocre battery is hardly the five hours Intel promised.

Intel debuts Core Duo: dual-core processors come to laptops

In a keynote speech by CEO Paul Otellini at CES 2006 in Las Vegas, Intel officially unveiled its new Centrino Duo Mobile Technology.

All about laptop batteries: Updated

Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.