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Editors' choice Samsung Q430 review

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4.5 stars out of 5

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Samsung Q430 review

The worst we can say about the 14-inch Samsung Q430 laptop is that some of its features are merely standard, rather than really impressive. But, overall, this is a light, powerful, stylish and affordable laptop that's a pleasure to use. Read more

£660

7 December 2010 by Luke Westaway

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Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz) review

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4.0 stars out of 5

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Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz) review

Apple's 13.3-inch MacBooks with Core 2 Duo, available in the standard Apple colours of black and white, are nearly as powerful as their 15- and 17-inch Pro cousins, and they include a lot of the same features -- they're a no-brainer for anyone who wants to step up to an Apple laptop or upgrade their older MacBook Read more

£999

23 November 2006 by Dan Ackerman

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Asus UL50Vt  review

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Asus UL50Vt review

The 15.6-inch UL50Vt is an excellent desktop-replacement laptop that you'd be proud to take to and from the office. It looks great for a machine of its size, it's comfortable to use, it offers excellent battery life, and it has switchable graphics cards that let you prioritise either battery life or performance Read more

£700

11 February 2010 by Rory Reid

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MSI X600 review

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MSI X600 review

If you like ostentatious laptops, the 15.6-inch X600 probably isn't for you. This thin-and-light laptop is about as conspicuous as a stealth bomber, but it's a gorgeous specimen nonetheless, and its ultra-low-voltage CPU delivers surprisingly good performance Read more

£641

9 October 2009 by Julian Prokaza

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Asus W3J review

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Asus W3J review

The W3J is Asus' attempt to create a fast, capable laptop with a small chassis and low weight. It might not look it on the surface, but it packs enough grunt to rival, and indeed outperform, larger, more expensive laptops Read more

£1,200

1 September 2006 by Rory Reid

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Toshiba Tecra R840 review

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Toshiba Tecra R840 review

The 14-inch Toshiba Tecra R840-11E is a good option if you need a laptop for work purposes. It has a great keyboard, plenty of grunt, and it's small and light enough to comfortably carry around. Read more

£1,050

19 July 2011 by Niall Magennis

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Asus VivoBook S400E review

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Asus VivoBook S400E review

The Asus VivoBook S400E packs a Core i7 processor, a metal shell and a touchscreen for a reasonable price Read more

£700

22 January 2013 by Andrew Hoyle

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Apple MacBook (2.0GHz) review

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3.5 stars out of 5

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Apple MacBook (2.0GHz) review

The MacBook is Apple's first 13-inch laptop and occupies the sweet spot between ultra-portable 12-inch models and desktop replacement 14-inch models. The traditional white model is also now joined by a more exclusive black offering, which has 20GB of extra hard drive space and a higher price tag Read more

£899

26 May 2006 by Rory Reid

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Dell Studio XPS 13 review

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3.5 stars out of 5

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Dell Studio XPS 13 review

The Studio XPS 13 an attractive laptop with very impressive raw performance, not to mention relatively strong build quality and good wireless capabilities. Although certain aspects of the laptop's design prevent it from attaining overall excellence, it remains a very good machine Read more

£799

9 February 2009 by Rory Reid

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Asus UX50V review

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Asus UX50V review

The thin and light, 15.6-inch UX50V is an absolutely gorgeous-looking machine, with a stunning screen and excellent keyboard. Your mind won't be blown by this laptop's processing power, but its battery life is impressive and it will definitely inspire jealousy among your friends Read more

£910

3 July 2009 by Rory Reid

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