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Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 review
The Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 is a semi-ruggedised desktop replacement for use in the field. Its keyboard is splash resistant and it has a solid outer shell with a built-in carrying handle. Plus, the laptop should survive a 76cm drop, if you happen to knock it off your desk Read more
3 July 2008 by Sandra Vogel
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Acer Aspire 7745G review
The 17.3-inch Acer Aspire 7745G has many plus points, including its attractive appearance and decent performance. Its let down, though, by the poor vertical viewing angle of its screen. Read more
27 August 2010 by Niall Magennis
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Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch, SuperDrive) review
16 March 2005 by Troy Dreier
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Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch) review
The the 17-inch MacBook Pro delivers many of the same beloved features as its little sibling, the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro but, better still, it powered through the performance tests with very few stumbling blocks. It's not cheap but for graphics professionals and Mac lovers it's a dream Read more
14 June 2006 by Michelle Thatcher
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HP Pavilion dv9790ea review
If you're after a desktop replacement laptop that'll handle strenuous activity, the dv9790ea is more than fit enough for the job. It's powered by a fast 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9300, backed up by a generous 4GB of RAM, so it's no surprise that it breaks little sweat in terms of performance Read more
16 April 2008 by Will Head
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Dell Studio 17 (Windows 7, touchscreen) review
There's plenty to like about the 17.3-inch, touchscreen Dell Studio 17. It's a speedy performer, its audio performance is great, and its multi-touch functionality is implemented well. It's expensive for a machine in Dell's mid-range series, but it's a competent replacement for a desktop PC Read more
26 March 2010 by Spencer Dalziel
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Acer Aspire 5745DG review
The 15.6-inch Acer Aspire 5745DG laptop offers an affordable way of getting into 3D gaming. A Blu-ray drive and faster graphics chip would be welcome though, helping you to take advantage of more 3D content. Read more
24 November 2010 by Niall Magennis
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Dell Inspiron 15 review
The 15.6-inch Inspiron 15 is a highly customisable laptop, but you'll get a solid chassis and good keyboard no matter which configuration you opt for. Adding on the extras will make the cost rise quickly, but it's possible to build a capable machine for an affordable price Read more
2 September 2009 by Scott Stein
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Acer Aspire 5552 review
The 15.6-inch Acer Aspire 5552 is one of the cheapest laptops around, so its relatively decent performance and sturdy construction come as a very pleasant surprise. Read more
15 March 2011 by Niall Magennis
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eMachines G420 review
The eMachines G420 offers a large, 17.1-inch screen for very little outlay, but the laptop's 1GB of RAM limits its multitasking capabilities. Read more
9 September 2010 by Niall Magennis
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