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Reviews of Latest Desktop replacements, 1,000 - 2,000 Pounds

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MSI GX723 review

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MSI GX723 review

The GX723 desktop-replacement laptop won't thrill your socks off, but it's a solid all-rounder nevertheless. Packing loads of connections, a gaming-capable GPU, and an instant overclocking feature that boosts the laptop's speed by a significant amount, it's worth considering Read more

£1,000

1 September 2009 by Rory Reid

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HP HDX X18 review

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HP HDX X18 review

It's expensive, the trackpad isn't great and its design is overly showy, but, apart from that, the 18-inch HDX X18 offers pretty much everything you could want in an entertainment laptop. Boasting a Blu-ray drive and 1080p display, it's a hugely powerful machine that offers a tonne of features Read more

£1,200

24 April 2009 by Patrick Wignall

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Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 review

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Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 review

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 is a semi-ruggedised desktop replacement for use in the field. Its keyboard is splash resistant and it has a solid outer shell with a built-in carrying handle. Plus, the laptop should survive a 76cm drop, if you happen to knock it off your desk Read more

£1,350

3 July 2008 by Sandra Vogel

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Sony Vaio VGN-AR61ZU review

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Sony Vaio VGN-AR61ZU review

Do you want the power of a full-size desktop PC in a semi-portable laptop? With 4GB of RAM, a whopping two 250GB hard drives and a Blu-ray drive, Sony's Vaio VGN-AR61ZU unleashes impressive performance, power and quality into a desktop replacement form factor Read more

£1,600

17 April 2008 by Will Head

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HP Pavilion dv9790ea review

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HP Pavilion dv9790ea review

If you're after a desktop replacement laptop that'll handle strenuous activity, the dv9790ea is more than fit enough for the job. It's powered by a fast 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9300, backed up by a generous 4GB of RAM, so it's no surprise that it breaks little sweat in terms of performance Read more

£1,300

16 April 2008 by Will Head

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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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HP Pavilion dv9590ea review

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HP Pavilion dv9590ea review

The HP Pavilion dv9590ea is an excellent, all-rounder of a desktop replacement. It's prepared for the future by its ability to play high definition, with built-in HD DVD and HDMI. It performs well, has impressive 3D levels for gamers and has plenty of storage space Read more

£1,100

8 November 2007 by Will Head

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Sony Vaio VGN-AR51SU review

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Sony Vaio VGN-AR51SU review

The Sony Vaio VGN-AR51SU is a large yet sleek-looking laptop that has the processing power to rival a desktop machine. Its great 17-inch glossy HD screen offers intense colours and contrast, while games performance is amazing, plus you get two 250GB hard drives Read more

£1,066

29 October 2007 by Will Head

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Acer TravelMate 8215WLMi review

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Acer TravelMate 8215WLMi review

This is a high-powered media-centric laptop with a heavy-duty 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and that ultimate AV accessory -- a Blu-ray Disc drive, which lets you watch high-definition movies. This hi-def add-on is an extra £300, however -- is it worth it? Read more

£1,850

11 December 2006 by Paul Lester

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Acer Ferrari 5000 review

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Acer Ferrari 5000 review

This is a premium laptop with an AMD (also a Ferrari sponsor) processor -- the Ferrari brand pushes the performance angle, which is a useful excuse to push up the price. That demands a high specification, so Acer has loaded it with features, including a high-resolution display, loads of memory and decent graphics Read more

£1,699

10 October 2006 by Leo Waldock

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