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Sony Vaio E series (VPCEE3E0E/WI) review

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3.5 stars out of 5

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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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Samsung R60 review

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3.5 stars out of 5

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3.5000 stars out of 5

Samsung R60 review

The Samsung R60 is an excellent all-round desktop replacement and at under £500, it's a bargain. It looks great, with sleek, curvy piano-black casing. The touchpad includes a scroll area, making it easy to navigate long documents and Web pages Read more

£480

22 October 2007 by Will Head

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HP Compaq 6720s review

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HP Compaq 6720s review

The HP Compaq 6720s is a business-oriented laptop on the budget end of the market. While it has a moderate specification, what this laptop does have works well. If you're spending time in the office rather than out on the road, this competent performer could be your answer Read more

£379

7 February 2008 by Sandra Vogel

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Acer Aspire 5336 review

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3.5 stars out of 5

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4.5000 stars out of 5

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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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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Dell Studio 17 review

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3.5 stars out of 5

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2.0000 stars out of 5

Dell Studio 17 review

If you wouldn't be seen dead with an entry-level Inspiron and are feeling the credit crunch too much for an XPS, Dell has a new range for you, called Studio. The 17-inch model starts at a relatively bargainous £499, and boasts a slot-loading DVD drive, HDMI out and the usual vast range of options Read more

£499

4 August 2008 by Rory Reid

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Advent 9415 review

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3.5 stars out of 5

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3.0000 stars out of 5

Advent 9415 review

A low price tag doesn't have to mean you settle for obsolete technology or outdated components on your laptop. Enter the Advent 9415. With this desktop replacement, you can get reasonable specifications and good performance for a steal of a price Read more

£330

12 March 2008 by Will Head

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Samsung N150 review

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3.5 stars out of 5

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4.0000 stars out of 5

Samsung N150 review

One of the first netbooks to use the next-gen Atom N450 CPU, the 10-inch N150 offers fantastic battery life. Combined with its reflection-resistant matte screen, this makes it a good choice for road barbarians, even if it doesn't offer a massive performance improvement over preceding netbooks Read more

£280

25 January 2010 by Rory Reid

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Asus F3E AP073C review

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Asus F3E AP073C review

The Asus F3E AP073C laptop has impressive performance for the price you're paying. You get a copy of Windows Vista Home Premium and the machine has plenty of ports. A good all-rounder, it's got a good quality 15-inch display and isn't too bulky to carry around Read more

£480

9 November 2007 by Will Head

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Toshiba Satellite Pro L40-12S review

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Toshiba Satellite Pro L40-12S review

The Toshiba Satellite Pro L40-12S is a surprisingly good-looking laptop for just £300 -- it looks three times more expensive. It punches above its weight too, and is excellent value for money. Extras such as built-in Wi-Fi and an internal DVD writer are added bonuses Read more

£340

17 October 2007 by Will Head

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