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CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Laptops
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
CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Laptops
Samsung P530 review
The 15.6-inch Samsung P530 is an affordable business laptop with a fair amount of grunt. It has a great keyboard and screen, but it's let down a little by its relatively poor battery life. Read more
18 November 2010 by Niall Magennis
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Asus A7CC-R054C review
The Asus A7CC-R054C is a brute of a laptop. This powerful desktop replacement offers good performance and also does well with games. An internal TV tuner is an added bonus and there are a vast selection of connectors if you've got plenty of kit you want to hook up Read more
31 October 2007 by Will Head
CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Laptops
Toshiba Qosmio X500 review
The configuration of the 18.4-inch Qosmio X500 laptop that we reviewed, the X500-116, is a beast of a machine. It's huge and fairly ugly, but it packs a powerful punch in terms of performance and features. Notably, its 1080p screen brings out all the beauty of Blu-ray movies Read more
8 April 2010 by Patrick Wignall
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Acer Aspire 7720 review
The Acer Aspire 7720 is a hunking brute of a laptop, with great performance and number-crunching abilities. Added to this, the powerful machine has a large widescreen display, plenty of useful shortcut buttons and enough ports and connectors to rival a desktop machine Read more
11 October 2007 by Will Head
CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Laptops
Acer Aspire 3693WLWi review
Acer has built its reputation on making laptops that look stylish, but don't cost the earth -- the Aspire 3693WLMi is a strong example, with an appealing design and a decent specification for under £350, an amazing bargain Read more
3 May 2007 by Patrick Wignall
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Medion Akoya S5610 review
We've already had a sneak peek at Intel's new Centrino 2 technology, but now we can finally see how it really performs thanks to this new laptop from Medion. With a large 15.4-inch widescreen display, full-sized keyboard and numerical keypad it could be a very capable desktop replacement at a budget price Read more
19 August 2008 by Patrick Wignall
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Dell Precision M4500 review
It's not pretty, but the 15.6-inch Dell Precision M4500 delivers potent performance. If you value function over form and have deep pockets, we reckon it's worth considering. Read more
8 November 2010 by Niall Magennis
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Samsung R700 T8100 review
The Samsung R700 T8100 is an exciting desktop replacement. It packs plenty of memory and space to run and store files from your desktop PC. With a host of features, full-size keyboard and great connectivity options, it could be the PC killer you've been waiting for Read more
15 April 2008 by Rory Reid
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