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22 November 2011 by Kane Fulton
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Acer Aspire Timeline U M3-581TG review
The Acer Aspire M3 doesn't have a great screen, but it packs the latest Nvidia graphics card for some serious gaming on the go. Read more
15 March 2012 by Andrew Hoyle
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Samsung Series 5 ultrabook review
The Samsung Series 5 ultrabook offers a clean design, but sadly its performance and screen resolution don't justify the high price. Read more
8 March 2012 by Andrew Hoyle
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Acer Aspire S3 ultrabook review
The Acer Aspire S3 is a slim, good-looking bit of kit with powerful components. Sadly, it's beaten by the competition's better specs for the same money. Read more
1 November 2011 by Andrew Hoyle
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Asus K53E review
The Asus K53E offers solid performance for a relatively low price, making it an appealing choice for those who want an affordable everyday laptop. Read more
16 November 2011 by Andrew Hoyle
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Toshiba Satellite Pro C660 review
While the 15.6-inch Toshiba Satellite Pro C660-17J is cheap, its limited range of ports, pedestrian performance and uninspiring build quality mean this laptop doesn't really offer good value for money. Read more
10 May 2011 by Niall Magennis
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Toshiba Satellite L300 review
Toshiba has a strong reputation for being able to put together budget laptops that have the look and feel of more expensive machines. The L300 has a rock-bottom price tag of just £390, so we were intrigued to see whether Toshiba had managed once again to avoid the usual pitfalls of budget machines Read more
7 August 2008 by Patrick Wignall
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Lenovo Essential G570 review
The 15.6-inch Lenovo Essential G570's boring design could instantly send the most wired of coffee addicts to sleep, but this laptop does pack a powerful punch for a very reasonable price. Read more
12 September 2011 by Andrew Hoyle
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Samsung RV510 review
The 15.6-inch Samsung RV510 certainly has its good points, including an excellent keyboard and vibrant screen, but its sluggish processor means it's outclassed by similarly priced rivals. Read more
18 November 2010 by Niall Magennis
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Acer Aspire 3694WLMi review
The budget Acer Aspire 3694WLMi laptop holds its own in the performance stakes and its 15.4-inch glossy screen offers better colour reproduction than most. It's also well connected with four USB ports and a card reader makes it easy to transfer snaps from your camera Read more
2 November 2007 by Will Head

