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CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Laptops
Toshiba Satellite R630 review
With its supermodel looks and beefy performance, the 13.3-inch Toshiba Satellite R630 is a top-class ultra-portable laptop. Read more
13 September 2010 by Niall Magennis
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Samsung Series 9 (900X3A) review
If you've been lusting after a Windows alternative to the MacBook Air, the series 9 has both the lust factor and performance to warrant the high asking price. Read more
28 April 2011 by Niall Magennis
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Asus U35Jc review
It may lack an optical drive, but the 13.3-inch Asus U35Jc impresses with its fast performance, long battery life and sleek design. Read more
21 October 2010 by Niall Magennis
CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Laptops
Asus Zenbook UX21 review
The Asus Zenbook UX21 is slim, attractive and offers fantastic performance. Read more
19 October 2011 by Andrew Hoyle
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Sony Vaio VGN-TZ21WN review
The Vaio VGN-TZ21WN is a thin and lightweight, yet powerful laptop and is Sony's best ultraportable to date. It has an integrated 3G HSDPA adaptor, Wi-Fi, incredibly long battery life, the keyboard is very easy to type on and a DVD writer is squeezed in as well Read more
5 November 2007 by Will Head
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Samsung NC20 review
Unlike the majority of its Intel Atom-based rivals, the 12.1-inch NC20 netbook is based on a Via Nano CPU and offers significantly better performance as a result. It also has excellent battery life, although its high-resolution screen is too reflective for our liking. Nevertheless, this is a fantastic netbook Read more
31 March 2009 by Kai Schmerer
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Sony Vaio Y series (VPCY21S1E) review
Its performance may not be top-notch, but the 13.3-inch Sony Vaio VPCY21S1E is still a hugely likeable machine thanks to its impressive battery life, slick design and great keyboard and screen. Read more
12 November 2010 by Niall Magennis
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Sony Vaio TT review
Sony's T series has always represented the ultimate in ultraportable computing and its latest incarnation, the TT epitomises everything the series stands for: it's attractive, has great connectivity and is highly portable. Netbooks offer similar functionality for a fraction of the price, but the Sony Vaio TT is the best money can buy Read more
25 November 2008 by Rory Reid
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Sony Vaio TZ series (VGN-TZ11XN) review
The utterly gorgeous TZ is small, sleek and sophisticated -- the Kylie Minogue of laptops. It's also Sony's first laptop to feature an ultra-low voltage Core 2 Duo processor, so it promises great performance and prodigious battery life Read more
5 June 2007 by Rory Reid
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Acer Ferrari One review
There's no denying that the Ferrari One is the best netbook so far, offering a larger-than-usual, 11.6-inch screen, speedy performance, and a truly excellent keyboard. If you can live with a lid that may cause people to question the length of your reproductive appendage, you won't be disappointed Read more
29 September 2009 by Rory Reid
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