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HP Compaq 8710p review

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HP Compaq 8710p review

If you're after a large desktop replacement laptop, the HP Compaq 8710p could be just the ticket. With its excellent 17-inch display and a spacious keyboard, plus powerful discrete graphics mode and plenty of connectivity options, this laptop ticks all the boxes Read more

£1,300

14 November 2007 by Sandra Vogel

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Toshiba Satellite Pro L40-12S review

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Toshiba Satellite Pro L40-12S review

The Toshiba Satellite Pro L40-12S is a surprisingly good-looking laptop for just £300 -- it looks three times more expensive. It punches above its weight too, and is excellent value for money. Extras such as built-in Wi-Fi and an internal DVD writer are added bonuses Read more

£340

17 October 2007 by Will Head

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Samsung R720 review

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Samsung R720 review

With a stylish design and good all-round specification, the 17.3-inch R720 desktop-replacement laptop represents excellent value for money. Its 3D graphics performance isn't particularly brilliant, but it can still handle older titles, so casual gamers will probably be satisfied Read more

£599

19 October 2009 by Julian Prokaza

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Toshiba Satellite A500 review

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Toshiba Satellite A500 review

The 16-inch Satellite A500 caters well to those who have a limited budget but still want a machine that will let them watch movies, listen to music and play the odd game. Its screen could do with a higher resolution, but it feels bomb-proof, it's pretty speedy and it looks fairly attractive Read more

£530

12 November 2009 by Rory Reid

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rockdirect Hardbook review

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rockdirect Hardbook review

While most of us are unlikely to run into urban combat situations, there is always the risk of dropping your laptop or spilling a cappuccino into it. rockdirect's Hardbook has a specially ruggedised case for those who need to compute in hazardous conditions -- or are just extremely clumsy Read more

£1,170

15 September 2005 by Chris Stevens

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Asus A7J review

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Asus A7J review

Multimedia enthusiasts will love the A7J's Media Center operating system, with its incorporated Freeview tuner, as well as its solid performance, and its gaming abilities should appeal to FPS fans. While it excels in most areas, potential buyers should beware of models with the paltry 60GB hard drive we saw Read more

£1,399

16 February 2006 by Rory Reid

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MSI CX640 review

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MSI CX640 review

The 15.6-inch MSI CX640 offers decent performance in a sturdy, if dull, chassis. If you're seeking a desktop-replacement laptop, it's worth considering. Read more

£600

27 June 2011 by Andrew Hoyle

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Samsung RF710 review

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Samsung RF710 review

The 17.3-inch Samsung RF710-S03UK looks okay and offers decent performance for your cash. But, while it's a good all-rounder, we've seen other laptops perform better for less money. Read more

£1,100

18 January 2011 by Luke Westaway

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Dell XPS M1530 review

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Dell XPS M1530 review

While most people don't think 'sexy' when they think of desktop replacements, Dell's turn towards a 'design-first' philosophy pays off with its XPS M1530. It's easily the best-looking 15-inch laptop in recent memory with a thin profile and light weight -- this laptop may change minds Read more

£829

12 March 2008 by Dan Ackerman

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Toshiba Qosmio G30-163 review

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Toshiba Qosmio G30-163 review

Toshiba's G30 range comes in six different guises -- three with an HD DVD drive, three without. You'd be forgiven for thinking the £2,199 G30 is crammed to the hilt with the latest components, but apart from the HD DVD-ROM drive, it's shockingly under-equipped by modern standards Read more

£2,199

12 January 2007 by Rory Reid

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