Typical price: £1,599
What is it: Upgraded 15-inch laptop with multi-touch gestures
What we think: A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line
Compare the Apple MacBook Pro (2008 Edition, 15-in, 2.5GHz)
Apple MacBook Pro (2008 Edition, 15-in, 2.5GHz) compared to other desktop replacement laptops
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| Review date | 14 Mar 08 | 24 Aug 06 | 28 Jul 06 | 19 Mar 07 |
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| Review summary | The new MacBook Pro is a solid, if predictable, upgrade to the line, but noteworthy for stealing the MacBook Air's best feature -- expanded gesture controls for the touch pad 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 |
Dell's XPS M2010 is truly a special laptop. It's likely to be the subject of scorn on initial inspection, but it won't take long to realise that it's not intended to be a traditional laptop. It's a completely new concept that's best described as a portable desktop PC, so if you're averse to the idea of owning a chunky tower or desktop machine, you could do a lot worse than check this out 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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