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Lenovo IdeaPad V570 review

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Lenovo IdeaPad V570 review

The V570 offers good performance and a classy design for a modest outlay. If you're in the market for an affordable laptop for Web surfing, emailing and office stuff, it's definitely worth looking at. Read more

£470

24 May 2011 by Niall Magennis

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Lenovo Essential B570 review

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Lenovo Essential B570 review

Offering a good-looking design and far better performance than you might expect for the price, the 15.6-inch Lenovo Essential B570 is one of the best cheap laptops on the market. Read more

£390

7 June 2011 by Niall Magennis

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Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820T review

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Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820T review

The 14-inch Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820T offers good build quality, decent performance and impressive battery life. That makes it a good bet for those seeking a laptop they can take on their travels. Read more

£450

19 May 2011 by Niall Magennis

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Acer Aspire 5741 review

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Acer Aspire 5741 review

It lacks gaming prowess, but the 15.6-inch Acer Aspire 5471's good looks, impressive performance and long battery life make it a worthwhile budget buy. Read more

£447

22 September 2010 by Niall Magennis

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Sony Vaio E series (VPCEE3E0E/WI) review

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Sony Vaio E series (VPCEE3E0E/WI) review

It's not the fastest performer, but the 15.5-inch Sony Vaio VPCEE3E0E/WI is a stylish laptop with a good screen and keyboard. Read more

£495

25 October 2010 by Niall Magennis

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Acer Aspire 5336 review

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Acer Aspire 5336 review

The 15.6-inch Acer Aspire 5336 laptop is as cheap as chips. Although its performance is hardly top-drawer, it's a bargain for those with modest computing needs. Read more

£370

25 February 2011 by Niall Magennis

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Samsung RV510  review

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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

£475

18 November 2010 by Niall Magennis

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Sony Vaio E series (VPC-EE2E1E/WI) review

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Sony Vaio E series (VPC-EE2E1E/WI) review

For a budget laptop, the 15.5-inch Sony Vaio E-series VPC-EE2E1E/WI looks fantastic, but, sadly, its performance doesn't quite match its impressive design. Read more

£475

27 September 2010 by Niall Magennis

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Lenovo B550 review

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Lenovo B550 review

The 15.6-inch Lenovo B550 laptop has an attractively low price, but its specification is basic and its design uninspiring. Read more

£382

27 September 2010 by Niall Magennis

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HP G62 review

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HP G62 review

The version of the 15.6-inch HP G62 that we saw, the G62-450SA, has its plus points, but, overall, it's a fairly average laptop both in terms of performance and design. You can get similar machines for slightly less cash. Read more

£400

13 May 2011 by Niall Magennis

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