I have tried both ASUS and DELL similar spec notbook. Almost same price. But somehow DELL slower. why ah? I think must have been the stupid dell key software thats bogging the speed.
Anyway, DELL cheap notebooks doen't come with -M processors. So be careful. Because ur battery time finish fast. They r using normal desktop processors.
Compaq.... hmmm its ok la. But still i can't shake the feeling of DELL whan i tried it. As for ACER, forget about it.
The best has to be Toshiba. But damn expensive.
Design wise its a choice between fujitsu and sony.
Twinhead has the cheapest power packed notebook around.
Shit, i sound like i work in some notbook shop...... ;)