Typical price: £370
What is it: Budget, desktop-replacement laptop
What we think: Sturdy laptop that handles less processor-intensive applications well, but it's not one for gamers
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| Review date | 21 Jan 09 | 24 Aug 06 | 1 Oct 07 | 19 Mar 07 |
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| Review summary | If you're after a general-purpose laptop and won't be running games or processor-intensive applications, such as video-editing software, the HP Compaq Presario CQ70-116 delivers the goods at an outstandingly low price 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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