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Samsung R522
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Samsung's R-series offers good quality and features at affordable prices. The R522 is a mid-range system that features impressive quality, good usability and a true widescreen display. The screen measures 15.6 inches and features a 16:9 aspect ratio. As such, films play back without intrusive black bars at the top and bottom. The 1366 x 768 pixel resolution allows space for viewing windows side by side when multi-tasking. Unfortunately, this is as far as multimedia use goes, as the Samsung features the least powerful graphics card around – an integrated Intel chip. Those wanting a gaming machine should look elsewhere, although it's fine for basic office use or browsing the internet. This does benefit the ...
Acer Aspire 5735-584G25Mn
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Acer is one of the leading laptop manufacturers in Europe and targets consumers with its comprehensive Aspire range. Combining impressive components, performance, mobility and usability, the Aspire 5735-584G25Mn provides fantastic value for money. Despite having a fairly heavy chassis, its 2.7kg weight is no heavier than its rivals at this price. The glossy black lid and matt gun-metal plastics give it a solid corporate appearance, and build quality is indeed excellent. The 211-minute battery life also provides strong mobility. A key feature of this laptop is its 15.6-inch widescreen panel. Its 16:9 aspect ratio is slimmer and wider than some others, so suits widescreen movies and viewing multiple ...
TechRadar Choice: Top 6 laptops for less than £799
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While the sub-£399 laptops on page 18 offer a cheaper entry into laptop ownership, it's at the £799 price point that you can start to choose all the features and components to suit your needs. The laptops gathered here all feature the latest dual-core processors, powerful graphics cards and include features such as Blu-ray drives, high-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi and screen sizes ranging from 14 to 18.4 inches. Along with machines for gamers and home users, corporate users will also find laptops to suit with great battery lives and portable designs. Whatever you're looking for, we have it all for you in this group test.Tested today: Acer Aspire Timeline ...
HP Compaq Presario CQ60-313SA
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HP's consumer Pavilion range has often impressed us with its stunning designs, sturdy build quality and great usability. The Compaq Presario CQ60-313SA aims to provide a similar quality at a lower price, and does so in style, despite minor shortcomings. While the 169-minute battery life isn't huge, it suits basic travel use. The 3kg weight isn't the lightest, but is comfortable to carry on short journeys. The slim and curved chassis is well built, but the glossy lid attracts scratches and scuffs. The wide keyboard and recessed touchpad provide great usability. All the keys move with a smooth action, but rattle slightly when typing quickly. A pad of numeric keys is also in place for inputting data ...
Sony VAIO VGN-Z31VN/X
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Sony's VAIO Z-series offers some of the most complete ultraportable laptops currently available. Its latest model, the VAIO VGN-Z31VN/X, is a powerful machine that also boasts a wealth of impressive features. The 13.1-inch screen provides vivid colours, aided by LED backlighting. It's also very detailed, thanks to its 1600 x 900-pixel resolution. Sony has also chosen not to include a glossy Super-TFT screen coating and, therefore, you'll find less in the way of irritating reflections. The laptop features two graphics cards – an integrated Intel chip and a dedicated nVidia GeForce 9300 GS. You can swap between the two at the flick of a switch to manage power and battery life ...
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