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Advent Verona review

The thin-and-light Verona laptop has an ultra-low-voltage processor, a 13.3-inch screen and a decidedly budget price tag. As such, you can't expect top-notch performance, but, if you need a lightweight machine for Office-type tasks, it may well fit the bill. It's fairly attractive too Read more

£330

16 December 2009 by Julian Prokaza

CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Netbooks

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3.5 stars out of 5

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Advent Milano review

The 10.2-inch Milano doesn't break any new netbook ground, but it's not without its charms either. It's cheap for one thing, although you wouldn't know that by looking at it, and its nearly full-size keyboard is comfortable to type on. Its matte display is also pleasing, appearing crisp and bright in all lighting conditions Read more

£230

23 November 2009 by Julian Prokaza

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Samsung R520 review

The 15.6-inch R520 desktop-replacement laptop is well worth a look if you're seeking a budget machine primarily intended for handling productivity tasks at home. Its graphics capability could be better, but it offers decent overall performance, a great keyboard and good battery life Read more

£545

17 November 2009 by Julian Prokaza

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HP Pavilion dv3-2230ea preview hands-on

The 13.3-inch Pavilion dv3-2230ea entertainment laptop could probably do with a more powerful GPU, but it compensates for this with a feature that, for the moment, makes it unique: its multi-touch display. It's also relatively portable and should prove a solid performer, offering decent value for money overall Read more

16 November 2009 by Julian Prokaza

CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Netbooks

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3.0 stars out of 5

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Acer Aspire One Pro 531 review

It may be specifically aimed at business users, but the 10.1-inch Aspire One Pro 531 runs with the netbook pack when it comes to its specification. Its extra-long battery life is a definite plus point though, and its no-nonsense design will undoubtedly appeal to some Read more

£360

13 November 2009 by Julian Prokaza

CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Netbooks

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4.0 stars out of 5

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Samsung X120 review

The 11.6-inch X120 is our favourite ultra-portable laptop with an ultra-low-voltage processor so far. Its battery life isn't its strongest feature, but it's an ideal size, it has a well-judged specification, and its price tag is very tempting. Its low-key design is also very appealing Read more

£379

10 November 2009 by Julian Prokaza

CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Laptops

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2.5 stars out of 5

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Dell Inspiron 11z review

The mid-range Inspiron 11z ultra-portable laptop that we were given to review proved a capable machine. Its trackpad was poor, but its ultra-low-voltage processor delivered better performance than that of more expensive ULV laptops, and its 11.6-inch screen was great Read more

£764

6 November 2009 by Julian Prokaza

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Sony Vaio CW series (VPCCW1S1E) review

The 14-inch Vaio VPCCW1S1E is an excellent entertainment laptop. It looks stylish, its screen handles movies well, and, as usual with Sony machines, its keyboard is very good. It's no slouch in the performance stakes either, offering enough power to satisfy all but the most demanding gamer Read more

£681

6 November 2009 by Julian Prokaza

CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Netbooks

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Sony Vaio X series (VPCX11S1E/B) review

We defy anyone not to be impressed by the 11.1-inch Vaio VPCX11S1E/B ultra-portable laptop. It offers netbook-esque performance and it's ludicrously expensive, but it's remarkably thin and light, and Sony's made surprisingly few compromises considering how slender it is Read more

£1,292

4 November 2009 by Julian Prokaza

CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Desktops

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Apple iMac (27-inch, unibody, 2009) review

With a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, the 27-inch iMac that we reviewed doesn't offer a huge improvement in performance compared to previous models. But it's still a worthwhile upgrade, offering improved specs and features, including an LED-backlit display and 'unibody' construction, at a similar price point Read more

£1,329

27 October 2009 by Julian Prokaza