Typical price: £1,300
What is it: Desktop replacement laptop with Core 2 Duo processor
What we think: Good for performance and gaming, but not up to watching HD content or using on the move
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HP Pavilion dv9790ea compared to other desktop replacement laptops
 HP Pavilion dv9790ea |
 Sony Vaio VGN-AR11S |
 HP Pavilion HDX9000 |
 Dell XPS M2010 |
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| Review date | 24 Apr 08 | 24 Aug 06 | 1 Oct 07 | 28 Jul 06 |
| Editor's rating |
7.0
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9.3
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9.2
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9.2
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| Price range | £1,300 |
£892.39 - £992.49
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| Review summary | The HP Pavilion dv9790ea is a powerful machine that can even turn its hand to gaming. It's let down, however, by its low screen resolution and poor battery life 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 |
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 |
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