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Acer Aspire 5336 review

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Acer Aspire 5336 review

The 15.6-inch Acer Aspire 5336 laptop is as cheap as chips. Although its performance is hardly top-drawer, it's a bargain for those with modest computing needs. Read more

£370

25 February 2011 by Niall Magennis

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Acer Aspire 3693WLWi review

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Acer Aspire 3693WLWi review

Acer has built its reputation on making laptops that look stylish, but don't cost the earth -- the Aspire 3693WLMi is a strong example, with an appealing design and a decent specification for under £350, an amazing bargain Read more

£350

3 May 2007 by Patrick Wignall

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Toshiba NB100 review

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3.5 stars out of 5

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2.0000 stars out of 5

Toshiba NB100 review

The 8.9-inch NB100's internal components are fairly standard for a netbook, but it boasts a professional-looking design and a screen that benefits from Toshiba's TruBrite technology, offering richer and more vivid colours than competitors. While the keyboard is cramped, battery life is impressive Read more

£296

21 April 2009 by Patrick Wignall

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Samsung RV510  review

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3.5 stars out of 5

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Samsung RV510 review

The 15.6-inch Samsung RV510 certainly has its good points, including an excellent keyboard and vibrant screen, but its sluggish processor means it's outclassed by similarly priced rivals. Read more

£475

18 November 2010 by Niall Magennis

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Acer Aspire 5552 review

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3.5 stars out of 5

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1.0000 star out of 5

Acer Aspire 5552 review

The 15.6-inch Acer Aspire 5552 is one of the cheapest laptops around, so its relatively decent performance and sturdy construction come as a very pleasant surprise. Read more

£300

15 March 2011 by Niall Magennis

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Mesh MSI M670-S2 review

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Mesh MSI M670-S2 review

It's got a snappy AMD processor, 1GB of RAM, a good 15.4-inch screen and Windows Vista Basic, all for under £500 -- if you're looking for a budget desktop-replacement laptop, the Mesh MSI M670-S2 ticks nearly all the boxes. Only a slightly awkward keyboard sets it back Read more

£499

2 May 2007 by Patrick Wignall

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Evesham Quest A235 review

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Evesham Quest A235 review

Despite being a budget laptop, the Evesham Quest A235 manages to offer a decent range of features and it's not horrendous-looking, either. It comes loaded with Windows Vista, albeit the Basic edition, and it feels like it's built to last Read more

£499

30 April 2007 by Patrick Wignall

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Advent 9415 review

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3.5 stars out of 5

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3.0000 stars out of 5

Advent 9415 review

A low price tag doesn't have to mean you settle for obsolete technology or outdated components on your laptop. Enter the Advent 9415. With this desktop replacement, you can get reasonable specifications and good performance for a steal of a price Read more

£330

12 March 2008 by Will Head

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eMachines G420 review

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3.5 stars out of 5

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eMachines G420 review

The eMachines G420 offers a large, 17.1-inch screen for very little outlay, but the laptop's 1GB of RAM limits its multitasking capabilities. Read more

£300

9 September 2010 by Niall Magennis

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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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