We’ve just finished testing a slew of new computers, from netbooks to laptops to desktops. In our latest Ratings of computers, you’ll find 17 new laptops, 13 new desktops, and three new netbooks. (A ConsumerReports.org subscription is required to access all Ratings.) Altogether, you can get the lowdown on 102 computers.

Now all you need to do is decide what kind you want.

Netbooks are great for a lightweight second computer with long battery life.  You’ll have to weigh the importance of ergonomics, price, and battery life. We haven’t yet found a netbook that excels for ergonomics, price, and battery life although one new netbook came close.

Travelers looking for a solid 13-inch lightweight laptop no longer have to break the bank. The price of Apple’s White MacBook recently dropped to $1,000, and there are several very good 13-inch Windows laptops costing even less. Fourteen- to 16-inch laptops really hit the sweet spot in terms of price. If you’re looking for a heftier (in terms of weight and power) desktop replacement, take a look at a 17-inch laptop. They’re getting more robust, with some featuring quad-core processors that were formerly found only in desktops.

Desktops are among the best bargains you can get in computers these days. You’ll pay less than $800 for a system loaded with features and powerful enough even for 3D gaming. Even all-in-ones, which have generally cost more because manufacturers must squeeze most components into the display, offer increasingly good value. —Donna Tapellini