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Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G review
The Acer Aspire Ethos is a great looking and superbly powerful machine. It may not be the lightest thing on the market, but you're certainly getting a lot of laptop for your lolly. Read more
28 July 2011 by Andrew Hoyle
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HP HDX X16 review
It's pricey but the 16-inch HDX X16 is a fantastic entertainment laptop, offering great performance and impressive audio capability. High-definition movies via the Blu-ray drive also look great on the 'Full HD', 1,920x1,080-pixel display. We've got to say, though, that the paint job is awful Read more
29 April 2009 by Patrick Wignall
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Acer Travelmate 8204WLMi review
We're not joking. Acer has sped this Core Duo laptop to market, and it's the real thing: portable, with excellent battery life and it's blisteringly quick. It may not be the epitome of style, and dedicated gaming laptops may have better graphics cards, but for under £2,000, this is a fantastic bargain Read more
2 February 2006 by Rory Reid
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HP Pavilion HDX9000 review
If you're going to nickname your product 'Dragon', you better back it up with both sleek styling and performance. With its design and multimedia capabilities, HP's Pavilion HDX9000 burns the competition and earns its alias. It is by far the hottest 20-inch desktop replacement we've seen Read more
1 October 2007 by Rory Reid
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Medion Akoya P6625 review
The 15.6-inch Medion Akoya P6625’s balanced specification and impressively low price tag make it a great option for a family laptop. Read more
10 September 2010 by Niall Magennis
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Sony Vaio F series (VPCF12M0E/B) review
Powerful performance and a great 16.4-inch screen make this Sony Vaio VPCF12M0E/B a stellar multimedia laptop. Read more
18 October 2010 by Niall Magennis
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MSI GX700-204UK review
If you're looking for some gaming action but don't have space for a full-size PC, the MSI GX700-204UK desktop replacement could be your realistic ticket to virtual fulfillment. With its sub-£1,000 price tag and great performance abilities, it's excellent value for money Read more
16 April 2008 by Will Head
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Toshiba Satellite Pro S500 review
It may be large and heavy, but the Toshiba Satellite Pro S500's performance and impressive range of ports make this 15.6-inch laptop a good option for desk-bound professionals. Read more
13 September 2010 by Niall Magennis
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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-AR51SU review
The Sony Vaio VGN-AR51SU is a large yet sleek-looking laptop that has the processing power to rival a desktop machine. Its great 17-inch glossy HD screen offers intense colours and contrast, while games performance is amazing, plus you get two 250GB hard drives Read more
29 October 2007 by Will Head
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