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Asus - Asus Eee PC
Price: £189
The Asus Eee PC is the lightest laptop currently in the world. It weighs less than 1Kg which means this is the most portable laptop money can buy. To create this portability there are many sacrifices in performance but the Eee PC is designed to be a mobile workstation that can be used literally anywhere.
1 Ghz Single Intel processor, 4GB solid state hard drive and 7" screen makes the EEE PC ideal for taking with you anywhere
Computer Informationread more...It contains an acceptable 1GHz Intel single processor and 512mb of memory which are adequate to run the operating system and any office and entertainment applications. There is also a 4GB solid drive which is the newest storage technology that has no moving parts. This is enough to store all your office files. The small 7 inch screen allows this laptop to be exceptionally small but this does mean that it is a smaller viewing area and so may be unsuitable for some people.
Easy to use Linux operating system and media additions galore for such a tiny computer
It comes with wireless connectivity, card readers, speakers and a webcam all built in so this small laptop can perform many of your entertainment tasks. The Eee PC comes with Linux as its operating system which is not Windows, however today the similarities between the two allow users to quickly adapt to the Linux software.
This laptop is best suited for anyone wanting a very cheap computer to use for simple media tasks and any sort of office work whilst being very portable.
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Back to the topVideo Intel Integrated Graphics Processor Type Intel® Mobile Celeron M 900MHz Processor Processor Speed 1GHz Memory 512mb Hard Drive Size 4GB Screen Size 7 inch Operating System Linux Operating System (XP compatible) Recommended Upgrade None Advent - Advent 4211 Netbook Atom
Price: £279
The Advent 4211 Netbook Atom takes advantage of the brand new Intel Atom processor which is the smallest processor to date. This allows the Advent 4211 to be one of the smallest and lightest laptops available on the market to date making it ideal for anyone looking for an ultra portable laptop.
Boasting the Intel Atom processor which is the worlds smallest processor allows this laptop to be exceptionally portable
Computer Informationread more...The Intel Atom processor runs at 1.60GHz and is a single core processor which makes it a fairly low powered processor compared to most of the processors available today. This laptop however comes with Windows XP which it is more than capable of handling easily with great performance especially when combined with the 1GB of memory.
80GB of storage space, built in webcam and bluetooth connectivity makes the Advent 4211 a great mobile laptop
The Advent 4211 only has an Intel integrated graphics card which will be suitable for the operating system, office applications and media but it will not be able to handle more complex tasks or games. The 80Gb of storage space provided will be enough to store thousands of music, photo and office files but it may be worth getting an external hard disk drive as well. The 10 inch screen is small and would not suit anyone looking for a media computer for home but it is perfectly designed to be used in any enviroment whilst on the move.
Advent have made a concerted effort to make the 4211 Netbook Atom in to a great ultra portable laptop by including bluetooth connectivity so that you can connect it to your phone and other media easily. As well as this there is wireless so that you can use this laptop on wireless hotspots in cities. The addition of a webcam and microphone built in to the lid allows for easy to use web video calling so that you can stay in touch with friends and family.
In all the Advent 4211 Netbook Atom is desinged solely to be an ultra portable laptop that does not have many of the draw backs that other small laptops on the market have. It has plenty of connectivity options so that you can use it for work or pleasure wherever you go.
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Back to the topVideo Intel Integrated Processor Type Intel Atom N70 Processor Speed 1.6GHz Memory 1GB Hard Drive Size 80GB Screen Size 10 inch Operating System Windows XP Recommended Upgrade Phillips - Phillips HEPC 7500
Price: £369
The Phillips HEPC 7500 computer is a small form computer which is almost one third the usual size of a desktop computer. This makes the Phillips HEPC ideal for use where you have limited space or in living rooms as a multimedia PC.
This small PC is ideal for use as a home entertainment system especially with the TV Tuner included
Computer Informationread more...The Intel Dual Core processor and 1GB of memory means that this computer will be perfect for running any office or multimedia applications. To support the multimedia side this computer also incorporates a Digital TV tuner for watching and recording TV on to the computer. With a 160GB hard disk and DVD writer you will have enough storage media to record plenty of your favourite TV programs to the PC.
The Intel graphics card is more than adequate for all the windows and media tasks you may wish to run but it will struggle with the newest computer games. The 19 inch widescreen monitor ensures you will be able to watch TV, video files and view your pictures in excellent quality.
We would recommend this computer for anyone looking for a home PC which is small and designed primarily for multimedia entertainment. Purchasing an external hard disk drive may be worthwhile so that you never run out of storage space.
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Back to the topVideo Intel 945 Graphics Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5250 Processor Speed 1.60GHz Memory 1GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Screen Size 19inch Widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Hard Disk Toshiba - Toshiba A300D-13X
Price: £449
The Toshiba A300D-13X is a stylish looking laptop that boasts a lot of power and well proportioned components for an exceptionally low price. This laptop also sports some good additions like a webcam which supports face recognition for secure logons and video conferencing facilities.
The powerful 2.0GHz dual core processor and 2Gb of memory will power through applications
Computer Informationread more...The Toshiba A300D-13X runs on an AMD Turion X2 processor running at 2.0GHz which will be more than ample to run any office or media applications. The 2GB of memory is ideal to take advantage of the dual core processor as it will be able to keep a constant stream of data flowing to the processor ensuring you get great performance.
200GB of storage space for all your music and video files
The graphics card is the sacrafice made in this laptop as it is just an Intel integrated card which will be adequate for any operating system, office and media functions but it will not be suitable for any type of video editing or new computer games. The 200GB of hard disk space is a very good size disk in a laptop for under £500 and it will be more than enough for most users as it will store thousands of photo, music and office files. For media use there are also external touch sensitive controls so that you can play, pause and stop any media without the moue or keyboard.
The Toshiba A300D-13X also sports a 15.4 inch Trubrite widescreen which is renowned for being a very high quality screen which will display any media and office applications in exceptionally good detail. There is also a built in webcam which provides easy to use video calling as well as the new face recognition software so you can set up secure logons.
The Toshiba A300D-13X will be a great laptop for anyone who wants a low priced computer that is fairly portable. It boasts easily enough power to run all types of office, internet and media applications. The webcam and touch sensitive media controls are excellent additions. This is a great looking laptop and for this price we would highly recommend it.
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Back to the topVideo Intel Integrated Processor Type TURION64 X2 TL60 Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 200GB Screen Size 15.4 inch TruBrite Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Mesh - Elite A2180 SLi
Price: £549
The Mesh Elite A2180 SLi is a low priced system which is capable of running any application or game at a very good level currently and has the adaptability to be upgraded easily in the future to become an oustanding computer.
The Mesh A2180 sports a motherboard that can take a second graphics card and a Quad Core processor
Computer Informationread more...The Intel Dual core processor running at 2.0GHz and large 4GB of memory the Mesh A2180 boasts will allow any applications to run very smoothly no matter how intensive. One of the main attractions is the motherboard which can take a Quad processor and a second graphics card which will essentially double the life time of this PC.
The 512mb Geforce 9600GT and 500GB of hard disk space are excellent components in a computer which is less than £500
For your gaming needs there is a decent Geforce 9600GT graphics card which will be suitable for playing almost any game at high levels of detail. It may start to struggle in years to come but when this happens you can just stick in another graphics card for very little money. The 500GB of hard disk space in the Mesh A2180 will be plenty of space for games, office files and all your media files. The 19 inch screen will provide good quality resolutions and clarity for any video or photo media you wish to use the A2180 for.
The Mesh A2180 is an excellent machine for under £500 and it will be a very good performer for anyone who buys this system. For the future you can be assured that you will have plenty of upgrade options.
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Back to the topVideo 512MB nVIDIA GeForce 9600GT Processor Type Intel Pentium E2180 Dual Core Processor Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 4GB Hard Drive Size 500GB Screen Size 19 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Graphics card and processor Toshiba - A300-1BZ
Price: £599
The Toshiba A300-1BZ is a great looking laptop which boasts lots of processing power making it a perfect office and media portable computer especially when you take in to account the touch sensitive media controls and Harman Kardon speakers.
The 2.10GHz dual processor and large 3GB of memory will make short work of any application
Computer Informationread more...The Toshiba A300-1BZ contains a powerful Intel Duo 2.10GHz processor and large 3GB of memory which will ensure that the processor is never lacking for data allowing it to perform to its best. The powerful processor and plenty of memory makes this laptop ideal for complex applications or media editing.
The Toshiba saves money with the graphics card which will be more than suitable for Windows Vista and older computer games. However it will definitely struggle with the newest games making this laptop not an ideal choice for gaming but this is the only sacrifice the Toshiba makes to save money.
A TruBrite screen and 250GBs of storage space are ideal for media use
For media the screen is a 15.4 inch TruBrite which will display your movies and photos in excellent clarity. There is also a webcam on the lid of the screen which means you will be able to video call friends and family with ease. Storage wise there is a large 250GB hard disk which will be ample room for most users office and media files.
The Toshiba A300-1BZ will be a great laptop for anyone looking for a computer that is portable but also very powerful. The processor and memory ensures that this machine will run applications and media with ease for years to come and the glossy black look the Toshiba sports will make you the envy of everyone around you.
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Back to the topVideo 128mb Dedicated Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 Processor Speed 2.10GHz Memory 3GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 15.4 inch TruBrite Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade HP - HP TX2130 Laptop
Price: £649
The Hewlett Packard TX2130 laptop is a great ultra portable laptop that fits a fair amount of processing power in to a very compact frame. It also boasts a swivel screen which means you can angle and turn it to any direction you may need making it suitable for all enviroments.
An AMD Turion 64x2 2.0GHz processor and ample 2GB of memory will be powerful enough to run any application
Computer Informationread more...The HP TX2130 has a powerful 2.0GHz dual processor and 2GB of memory which are impressive specifications for a laptop of this size as it will be able to deal competently with any application. This makes the HP TX2130 an ideal choice of laptop for anyone wishing to purchase a very portable laptop to use on the move as it will be able to deal with all your office needs whilst also providing good storage space thanks to the 250GB hard disk drive for music and video so that you can be entertained wherever you go.
The 12.1" display is small but perfectly designed for this laptop as it keeps the size and weight down whilst the swivel is a very neat touch
There is a decent Geforce graphics card inside and this will be more than enough for any photo or video applications but it will only play older or less demanding computer games. It is not suitable for video editing or graphically intensive games. The 12.1 inch swivel screen is excellent and will show all your media and office applications in brilliant clarity.
The HP TX2130 is the perfect laptop for anyone looking for an ultra portable computer that they can use in any enivroment whether it be in an office or on the move thanks to its slim design and clever screen. It also boasts an impressive amount of processing power for a lpatop this size so it will not struggle with any applications. This laptop also comes in at a very good price for a portable design.
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Back to the topVideo NVIDIA GeForce GO6150 Graphics Card Processor Type AMD Turion 64x2 Processor TL60 Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 12.1 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Acer - Aspire GemBlue AS6920G SR
Price: £699
The Acer Aspire GemBlue 6920 laptop is the next generation laptop from Acer which shows off some new ideas and an exquisite design coupled with huge amounts of processing and graphics power.
CPU & Memory: Impressive Intel Dual Core 2.0GHz processor and a huge 4GB
Computer Informationread more...The GemBlue 6920 sports an excellent Intel Dual Core 2GHz processor and a huge 4GB of memory that will power through any office, media internet applications.
Media: Geforce Graphics card to play the latest games and 16" High Definition screen for brilliant clarity on Blu-Ray movies
Combined with the processing power there is a 512mb Nvidia Geforce graphics card which will play the latest games at high graphical detail. The 16 inch screen is a High definition edition so you can be assured of great quality viewing on this laptop.
A new addition is that of a clever touch sensitive pad next to the keyboard which is designed for controlling all aspects of the laptops media. You can also connect the GemBlue 6920 to any HDTV so that you can watch your Blu-Ray disks on a larger screen if you wish.
To compliment this laptop as a great multimedia machine there is an ample 250GB hard disk on which you will be able to store absolutely hundreds or thousands of media files. There is also a webcam in the laptop lid so that you can video call your friends and family.
To summarize, the Acer GemBlue 6920 is a multi media machine that is capable of any other tasks you may wish to use it for. To make the GemBlue 6920 in to a great multimedia machine we would highly recommend getting a TV Tuner so that you can use the laptop to watch TV where ever you are.Usage:
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Back to the topVideo 512MB VRAM Nvidia Geforce 9500M GS DDR3 Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 Dual Core Processor Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 4GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 16 inch HD Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Acer - Aspire 8920G GemBlue
Price: £849
The Acer Aspire GemBlue 8920 18.4 SR laptop is the next generation laptop from Acer which shows off some new ideas and an exquisite design coupled with huge amounts of processing and graphics power.
CPU & Memory: Excellent Intel Dual Core 2.0GHz processor and a huge 4GB of memory
Computer Informationread more...The GemBlue 8920 sports an excellent Intel Dual Core 2.0GHz processor and a huge 4GB of memory that will power through any office, media internet applications. Combined with the processing power there is a 512mb Nvidia Geforce graphics card which will play the latest games at high graphical detail.
Media: Ground breaking 18.4 inch High definition screen and Blu-Ray drive along with 320GB hard disk space
For multimedia purposes there is the ground breaking 18.4 inch High definition screen which is the largest found on a truly portable laptop. To take full advantage of the High Definition screen there is a next generation Blu Ray Disk drive included so that you will be able to watch the newest movies at the best possible quality on the GemBlue 8920.
Another new addition is that of a clever touch sensitive pad next to the keyboard which is designed for controlling all aspects of the laptops media. You can also connect the GemBlue 8920 to any HDTV so that you can watch your Blu-Ray disks on a larger screen if you wish.
To compliment this laptop as a great multimedia machine there is an ample 320GB hard disk on which you will be able to store absolutely hundreds or thousands of media files. There is also a webcam in the laptop lid so that you can video call your friends and family.
To summarize, the Acer GemBlue 8920 is a multi media machine that is capable of any other tasks you may wish to use it for. To make the GemBlue 8920 in to a truly great multimedia machine we would highly recommend getting a TV Tuner so that you can use the laptop to watch TV where ever you are. Its new features are excellent additions and you can be assured of having the latest components if you purchase one.Usage:
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Back to the topVideo 512MB VRAM Nvidia Geforce 9500M GS DDR3 Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 Dual Core Processor Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 4GB Hard Drive Size 320GB Screen Size 18.4 inch HD Operating System Windows Vista Home PRemium Recommended Upgrade TV Tuner Dell - XPS 420
Price: £899
The Dell XPS 420 is a brilliantly priced gaming machine that will satisfy any user as it is packed full of great components which make up one of the best all round systems we have seen for a very low price.
A Quad Core processor and 3GB of memory will breeze through any application
Computer Informationread more...The XPS 420 has a Quad Core Intel processor that will power through any application you can throw at it. The Quad core will appear to get faster in the future as more applications and games take advantage of the four cores. There is also 3GB of memory in the XPS 420 so you will have no problems with any slowdown in the system.
Brilliant nVidia Geforce 8800GT graphics card and stunning Samsung 22" widescreen ensure excellent quality for games
For gaming and video coding there is the widely acclaimed nVidia Geforce 8800GT graphics card which punches well above its weight in all departments by taking on the latest and most expensive graphics cards in the market. On the XPS 420 you will be able to run games at high graphical detail for many years to come.
Media and games will look great on the Samsung 22 inch widescreen monitor that has also won high praise in recent reviews and tests. As for storage there is an almost limitless supply thanks to the 1000GB of space provided by the hard disk.
The Dell XPS 420 is a brilliant computer which comes in at a very low price considering the components it contains. Take in to account that it will improve with age as the quad core processor is better utilized by new applications and games then you have a system that will last for years to come without any need for an upgrade.
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Back to the topVideo 512mb nVidia GeForce 8800GT Processor Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor Speed 2.4GHz Memory 3GB Hard Drive Size 1000GB Screen Size 22 Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade TV Tuner Mesh - Xtreme X9450SLI
Price: £1549
The Mesh Xtreme X9450 SLI is a powerhouse computer ideal for any sort of home use be it, internet, multimedia and most definitely gaming. It will be able to run the most graphical intensive computer games with ease for many years to come.
A great 2.66GHz Quad core processor that will never disappoint especially when combined with the massive 8GB of memory
Computer Informationread more...The Xtreme X9450 comes with a Quad Core Intel processor that will run any office, media or editing applications with ease, especially when you take in to account the massive 8GB of memory it can take advantage of. With these core components there will be no slow down with this computer no matter what task you set it to and you can take comfort in the fact that newer applications will be designed to better utilize the processor and memory in the future.
Two of the best Gefoce 9800GTX graphics cards will fly through any computer game at the highest detail
For gaming there are two of the brand new Geforce 9800GTX graphics cards working together to produce extraordinary graphical detail at blistering frame rates making the Xtreme X9540 ideal for any hard core gamers. The graphics cards will also ensure that users will be able to take full advantage of the Blu-Ray drive included so you can watch the latest Blu-Ray movies on the PC or T.V. with excellent results.
For media there is a great 24" widescreen and massive 1000GBs os storage space
The 24 inch widescreen monitor provided also compliments the Blu-Ray drive and the graphical processing power, allowing you to view any media with brilliant clarity. For storage there are two 500GB hard disks working in unison to give you a very large 1000GB of space to use for all your media, photo, office and gaming requirements.
Mesh have created an excellent gaming and multimedia platform for a very good price considering the array of components inside.
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Back to the topVideo 2x 512MB nVIDIA Geforce 9800GTX Processor Type Intel Core Q9450 Quad Core Processor Speed 2.66GHz Memory 8GB Hard Drive Size 1000GB (1TB) Screen Size 24 inch widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Dell - XPS M1730 Adv
Price: £1749
The XPS M1730 Advanced is a power house of a laptop that can put almost any desktop computer to shame as it takes advantage of the latest technology allowing components to be doubled up to give double the performance in the small form of a laptop.
Powerful 2.50GHz Dual Core and huge 4GB memory
Computer Informationread more...The XPS M1730 boasts a powerful 2.50GHz Intel Dual Core processor that will make short work of any application be it gaming, media editing or office work. Take in to account that the laptop has a huge 4GB of memory that will keep data flowing quickly to the processor and you will be able to perform the most complex tasks easily on the XPS M1730.
Two excellent Geforce cards linked together for blistering performance
For gaming and video editing there are two of the most impressive and highly rated Geforce graphics cards linked together to give you unequalled graphical processing power. The latest and most graphical intensive games will run at high detail with ease and you can be assured that you will be playing the best games for a long time to come on this laptop thanks to the combination of powerful processor, lots of memory and these great graphics cards.
Brilliant 17 inch TruLife screen and two hard disk for maximum performance
The media side of the M1730 will not disappoint either as it sports a brilliant 17 inch TruLife screen that show up colours with excellent precision whilst the screen itself makes watching media or movies on the laptop a pleasure. The 320GB hard disk space will be plenty of room for almost any user and it is provided by two hard disks linked together to ensure the best read and write speeds possible so that there is no chance that the hard disk will slow down the rest of this incredibly fast laptop.
The M1730 Advanced is a laptop that will suit any user but it will excel for those who wish to play the newest computer games or need the raw power for editing media. We can assure you these laptops will not disappoint in any way and it will be a top specification computer for years.
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Back to the topVideo DUAL SLI 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 Processor Speed 2.50GHz Memory 4GB Hard Drive Size 320GB (2x160GB) Screen Size 17 inch TruLife Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade
