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CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Laptops
HP Pavilion dv6599ea review
The HP Pavilion dv6599ea can certainly strut its stuff along with other desktop replacements as it's backed up by a strong processor and seriously impressive battery life. The Pavilion dv6599ea has style in spades. And when it comes to having style and performance, some laptops have it and some don't Read more
18 September 2007 by Patrick Wignall
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Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Xa 1526 review
If you don't want to sacrifice performance, the Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Xa 1526 is a good compromise between a desktop and a laptop. It will rival desktops for gaming and running video applications and has a spacious keyboard if you do need to do any work on it Read more
1 November 2007 by Will Head
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HP EliteBook 8730w review
A gorgeous 17-inch DreamColour display is the standout feature of the workstation-class EliteBook 8730w, but it's not the only aspect of this laptop that helps justify the premium price tag. The 8730w also boasts superb performance, excellent build quality and a good keyboard Read more
30 April 2009 by Charles McLellan
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Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch, 2.4GHz) review
The Apple MacBook Pro has been refreshed and reenergised. While the looks are essentially the same as last year's model, you'll find faster processors and a new chipset, plus more memory and a larger hard drive. With more muscle under the hood, this Pro can certainly put on a show Read more
15 October 2007 by Dan Ackerman
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HP Pavilion dv9590ea review
The HP Pavilion dv9590ea is an excellent, all-rounder of a desktop replacement. It's prepared for the future by its ability to play high definition, with built-in HD DVD and HDMI. It performs well, has impressive 3D levels for gamers and has plenty of storage space Read more
8 November 2007 by Will Head
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Sony Vaio VGN-AR61ZU review
Do you want the power of a full-size desktop PC in a semi-portable laptop? With 4GB of RAM, a whopping two 250GB hard drives and a Blu-ray drive, Sony's Vaio VGN-AR61ZU unleashes impressive performance, power and quality into a desktop replacement form factor Read more
17 April 2008 by Will Head
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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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