One for all. Christmas is closing in on us faster than the one or other would like to see. We are starting a series of shopping tips for those who are planning to make themselves a present or distribute joy among their loved ones by means of a new laptop. It is a clearly arranged list of current top products and exciting bargains. Part 1: Multimedia notebooks.

Powerful. October was the month of strong gamers and powerful multimedia all-rounders available for a low price. Fast subnotebooks were just as present as four tablets. We will recap the top devices of last month for you.

Making of Elite. As part of a tour through HP's development center in Houston, we were able to make ourselves a detailed picture of the comprehensive tests carried out on the Elitebook notebooks. What the business laptops have to contend with compared to their more affordable consumer counterparts, can be discovered here.

Beatbox. Asus and a matt screen? Not always but ever more often is the motto. Asus also shows what is within the realms of possibility with an external subwoofer in sound matters. We show what else to the Asus N558F has to offer in this review.

Outperformer. The Dell Precision M6600 mobile workstation can really flex its muscles; it is full to the brim with high-performance components. Generous specs, a wide range of configuration options, and high-end build quality are all part of the package, as are comprehensive warranty and support options. We examine whether Dell has managed to maintain balance and keep ergonomic aspects in sight.