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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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Acer Aspire S5 hands-on

The Acer Aspire S5 is a good-looking ultrabook with a very slim chassis and a Thunderbolt port. But is that enough to make it stand out? Read more

9 January 2012 by Luke Westaway

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Toshiba Satellite P775 hands-on

The 3D-capable Toshiba Satellite P775 doesn't bring anything particularly new to the table, but this 17.3-inch laptop does offer a dream team of high-end components. Read more

6 April 2011 by Luke Westaway

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Samsung Ativ Smart PC Pro hands-on

The Samsung Ativ Smart PC Pro packs a Full HD screen, keyboard dock and some spicy specs to appeal to demanding professionals. Read more

29 August 2012 by Andrew Hoyle

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MSI GX780R hands-on

With some meaty hardware and an interesting design, the 17.3-inch MSI GX780R could be a great gaming laptop. We just hope the price won't be too steep. Read more

14 April 2011 by Luke Westaway

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Dell Inspiron 14Z hands-on

The Dell Inspiron 14Z isn't as slim as other ultrabooks, but it can be specced as powerful as you need and hopefully won't cost the Earth. Read more

8 June 2012 by Andrew Hoyle

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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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Sony Vaio Z series (VPC-Z21M9E) hands-on

Sony's Z series laptop promises high-performance hardware in a beautifully designed carbon-fibre body. The dock is a particularly top-notch touch -- as long as you can stand the sky-high price. Read more

29 June 2011 by Andrew Hoyle

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Sony Vaio S series hands-on

The 13.3-inch Sony Vaio S series laptops look set to offer a pleasing combination of power and portability. They'll have their work cut out to justify their high price tag though. Read more

24 February 2011 by Luke Westaway

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Panasonic ToughBook CF-F8 preview hands-on

Panasonic's ToughBook laptops have always been true to their name, even if they've been described with words that aren't as flattering, like bulky, unattractive and heavy. The 14-inch CF-F8 attempts to correct this, and does an admirable job with its fine design and lighter frame Read more

28 October 2008 by Rory Reid