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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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Toshiba Satellite U840 hands-on

The Toshiba Satellite U840 may not be the slimmest ultrabook around, but it has an attractive finish and an affordable price tag. Read more

6 June 2012 by Andrew Hoyle

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Asus N50V preview hands-on

This desktop replacement laptop is a stunner, with a sleek chocolate body, an excellent keyboard and features such as Blu-ray and a nifty fingerprint scanner. There are definitely some drawbacks to its Matrix-like design, but even so, it's worth a serious look Read more

10 September 2008 by Rory Reid

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Laptops for students

The summer's over, it's time to head back to school and there's one question on everyone's lips -- which laptop will help me get all my homework in on time? Follow our guide for selecting the ideal laptop for students Read more

22 September 2006 by Rory Reid

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Gaming laptops

So you thought laptops were no good for gaming, did you? Well, if you get to grips with mobile graphics technology, that wait for the Nintendo Wii may not feel quite so long Read more

19 May 2006 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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Dell Vostro 1400 preview hands-on

Let's not put too fine a point on it: the Dell Vostro 1400 thin-and-light laptop is fantastic value for money. There aren't many laptops as cheap or as configurable as the Vostro series. This model is perfect for light users and you can always upgrade it with faster components Read more

13 March 2008 by Rory Reid

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Sony Vaio VPCF21Z1E/BI hands-on

The 16-inch Sony Vaio VPCF21Z1E/BI offers some cool 3D features and really powerful innards. You'll need a little sit down and a warm drink after seeing its price tag, however. Read more

24 February 2011 by Luke Westaway

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Dell XPS 13 ultrabook hands-on

A promising first ultrabook from Dell, with a slim design and pleasurable build quality. Fingers crossed Dell can keep the price down. Read more

12 January 2012 by Nick Hide

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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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