Typical price: £660
What is it: Entry-level entertainment laptop with 16-inch screen
What we think: Doesn't quite have the power or features to make it a really desirable entertainment laptop
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Samsung R610 compared to other desktop replacement laptops
 Samsung R610 |
 Sony Vaio VGN-AR11S |
 Dell XPS M2010 |
 HP Pavilion HDX9000 |
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| Review date | 28 Apr 09 | 24 Aug 06 | 28 Jul 06 | 1 Oct 07 |
| Editor's rating |
7.2
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9.3
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9.2
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9.2
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| Price range | £660 | |||
| Review summary | The Samsung R610 rather uncomfortably and unsuccessfully straddles the space between a traditional laptop and a model that's aimed at the entertainment market. We think most buyers would be better off with the company's R560 or R710 models instead 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 |
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 |
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