Typical price: £649
What is it: Budget Sony laptop with 15.4-inch screen
What we think: Perfect for anyone that wants the kudos of owning a Sony without spending a fortune
Compare the Sony Vaio NR series (VGN-NR11Z/S)
Sony Vaio NR series (VGN-NR11Z/S) compared to other desktop replacement laptops
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| Review date | 19 Oct 07 | 24 Aug 06 | 1 Oct 07 | 19 Mar 07 |
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| Review summary | The Sony Vaio NR series is ideal for anyone who's broke but still wants a Sony. It's not particularly stylish, but the Vaio logo is enough to convince onlookers that you've spent a fortune on it. It offers solid performance, too, so it's perfect for students or as a second PC Read full review |
The Sony Vaio VGN-AR11S is the best multimedia laptop on the market. It contains all you need for enjoying full high-definition video on its own screen or on a larger display. If you're backing Blu-ray over HD DVD this Media Center laptop comes thoroughly recommended Read full review |
The HP Pavilion HDX9000 is simply the best desktop replacement multimedia laptop money can buy. If you're after a machine that is fast, attractive and still slightly portable, there are very few alternatives Read full review |
Powerful innards and a sleek, sexy exterior make this the most desirable laptop we've seen in a long time. If you want a portable to impress, look no further Read full review |
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