Mobile warriors: Seven high-end notebooks tested

In the past we have tested desktop replacement notebooks, and notebooks designed for mobile workers. This time we just wanted to test the best of the best. We invited vendors to submit their most outstanding, envy-inducing products.

		Contents Apple PowerBook G4 Acer TravelMate 3200 Sony VAIO VGN-A29GP AOpen OpenBook 1557 Fujitsu S-Series Lifebook IBM ThinkPad T42 HP Compaq nc8000 Specifications How we tested Editor's choice About RMIT

In this feature we look at some of the coolest notebooks on the market. In other words, notebooks that your friends will be envious of.

These notebooks don't make up the larger part of the market mainly because they are very expensive and most people can do without a lot of the fancy features.

We tested some impressive LCD screen sizes, features such as integrated DVD burners and very quick processors translating to what users demand from the modern PC system.

We didn't want to end just there. We wanted to have a look at notebooks that take advantage of the latest technology such as wireless, biometrics, and whatever else makes life easier. We received submissions from Apple, Acer, AOpen, Fujitsu, HP, IBM, and Sony.