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CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Laptops

Which is the best UMPC?

Ultra-mobile PCs are a type of small form-factor PC that fits in the palm -- but don't let their size fool you, they run proper versions of the Windows or Linux operating systems and most software. Here's four of the best Read more

20 July 2007 by Rory Reid

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Best laptop of 2011

We look back on the 10 best laptops of 2011 and pick our favourite models from the racks of desktop replacements, gaming machines and ultrabooks. Read more

8 December 2011 by CNET UK staff

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Apple iBook G4 (12-inch) preview hands-on

Apple has delivered a small but important update to its iBook line of budget notebooks, doubling the amount of standard RAM to 512MB and offering slightly faster processors, making them an even more attractive alternative to Apple's higher-end and considerably more expensive PowerBook line Read more

2 August 2005 by Justin Jaffe

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Best cheap laptops

If you're looking for a laptop on the cheap, it's best to go for a brand-new budget model rather than a flash second-hand device that's already done its dash. Read on for more tips, tricks, and a list of the best cheap laptops around Read more

25 November 2010 by Mark Harris

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Gaming laptops and PCs

If the thought of texture-mapped polygons, tri-linear mip-map interpolated worlds and parallax occlusion-mapped surfaces stirs your soul, then you need one of these gaming rigs Read more

16 February 2007 by Rory Reid

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Desktop-replacement laptops

Desktop-replacement laptops are a great alternative to owning a full-sized PC. They have the advantage of being portable (or at least luggable) and many of the latest models offer performance in line with the fastest desktop PCs... Read more

5 April 2006 by Rory Reid

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HP Pavilion dv3-2230ea preview hands-on

The 13.3-inch Pavilion dv3-2230ea entertainment laptop could probably do with a more powerful GPU, but it compensates for this with a feature that, for the moment, makes it unique: its multi-touch display. It's also relatively portable and should prove a solid performer, offering decent value for money overall Read more

16 November 2009 by Julian Prokaza

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Best gaming laptops

Fancy tackling the latest games but not sure which laptop is best for you? Andrew Hoyle blasts you through some great options. Read more

11 July 2012 by Andrew Hoyle

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Dell Latitude E4200 preview hands-on

The Dell Latitude E4200 is tiny -- its screen is just 12 inches and it weighs less than 1Kg -- and it'll come with all manner of ways to connect to the Internet: 3G, WiMax, 802.11n Wi-Fi. On top of all that, it's attractive, with a definite air of 'cool' about it Read more

18 September 2008 by Rory Reid

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HP Pavilion m6 hands-on

We go hands-on with the almost-ultrabook HP Pavilion m6. Read on for our first impressions. Read more

10 May 2012 by Luke Westaway

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