Typical price: £233
What is it: Super-affordable 14.1-inch thin-and-light laptop
What we think: Not the sexiest or most portable laptop in the world, but it's exceptional value for money
What you need to know
Previewed on: 13 March 2008
Tags: Dell, Dell Vostro 1400 preview, contrast, CPU, storage
We like:
Price tag; great standard specifications; configurability options, including gaming graphics card
We don't like:
Looks; lack of portability; TrueLife screen options; thin on its multitasking abilities
Full review:
Before the Asus Eee PC, budget computing was only possible with underpowered desktops, rubbish laptops or useless thin client PCs, all of which had the computing power of a pocket calculator. Continue Reading...
Dell Vostro 1400 preview History
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