Typical price: £300
What is it: Bargain, high-performing desktop replacement
What we think: Low spec, high results from a budget machine, although battery life and expansion are limited
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 November 2007
Tags: HP, HP 530, shopping, RAM, navigation
We like:
Decent performance; bargain price; nice design
We don't like:
Poor 3D and battery life; limited expansion; quite possibly the most awful touchpad in the world, ever
CNET UK judgement:
Although it has a lowly specification, the HP 530 does the best with what it's been blessed with and can turn in some relatively impressive results. Its battery isn't up to life on the go, though, and its lacking in ports
Full review:
If you're shopping on a limited budget, you can still get a laptop with a decent specification if you're prepared to make sacrifices in a couple of areas. Continue Reading...
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