ASUS's N80Vc is a long way from being either the best desktop replacement machine or corporate road warrior - for starters, its graphics and processor chipsets are entry-level and there are few system management tools - but it is very good value if you are looking for a good all-rounder that's HD ready. It looks distinctive, is reasonably powerful, and has plenty of connectivity options. The 14.1-inch screen's resolution of 1280=D7800 pixels is usable, but it is not the brightest or sharpest I have seen. Besides the awfully bouncy keyboard and noisy mouse buttons, the machine is comfortable to work on for long periods. And considering it's almost as secure as Fort Knox, you can't really go far wrong.