Laptop Reviews

Reviews and advice on all kinds of laptop computer, from lightweight ultraportables to hefty desktop replacements

Review The 15.6-inch R520 desktop-replacement laptop is well worth a look if you're seeking a budget machine primarily intended for handling productivity tasks at home. Its graphics capability could be better, but it offers decent overall performance, a great keyboard and good battery life

HP Pavilion dv3-2230ea preview

Review 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

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Netbook showdown: The top 10 mini laptops rated

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Crave So you want a tiny laptop, but you're not sure which one to get? Fear not, be-puzzled reader, Crave has analysed the best Eee-types and we'll tell you which is best for you

Acer Aspire One Pro 531 review

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Review It may be specifically aimed at business users, but the 10.1-inch Aspire One Pro 531 runs with the netbook pack when it comes to its specification. Its extra-long battery life is a definite plus point though, and its no-nonsense design will undoubtedly appeal to some

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Aggregation All our coverage of the latest Windows 7 developments in the run-up to launch, along with expert reviews and how-to guides

Toshiba Satellite A500 review

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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

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Samsung X120 review

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Review The 11.6-inch X120 is our favourite ultra-portable laptop with an ultra-low-voltage processor so far. Its battery life isn't its strongest feature, but it's an ideal size, it has a well-judged specification, and its price tag is very tempting. Its low-key design is also very appealing

Dell Inspiron 11z review

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Review The mid-range Inspiron 11z ultra-portable laptop that we were given to review proved a capable machine. Its trackpad was poor, but its ultra-low-voltage processor delivered better performance than that of more expensive ULV laptops, and its 11.6-inch screen was great