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, ram, desktops, cpu
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
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