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Desktops or Laptops for £200-£500 for Any Usage
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 Advent - 9212
Price: £289
The Advent 9212 is an ultra-portable laptop that is designed to be carried around all day for work and play. These laptops will suit anyone who is looking for a lot of processing power that can be used anywhere.
CPU & Memory: 1.66GHz Dual processor and 2Gb of memory will make short work of office applications
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Inside the Advent 9212 there is an Intel core 2 processor and 2Gb of memory which will run any internet, e-mail, office or media applications with ease. This amount of processing power is impressive for a very compact laptop which has a price tag of less than £500.
The graphics card is a standard integrated card built on to the mother board which will be suitable for running Windows Vista and media applications but this is not a gaming machine so the newest graphical intensive games will not run on the 9212.Media: Large 160Gb hard disk with a small 12" screen making for a very portable laptop
For media there is a large 160GB hard disk which is an impressive size for a laptop this size and price. The screen is only 12 inch wide but it is easy to see and will display media in good clarity. The advantage of the small screen is that this laptop is very compact and only weighs a meagre 1.83kg.
The Advent 9212 is a great ultra-portable laptop for a very good price. It is the ideal laptop for anyone who needs a computer which they can carry around with them all day and use literally at any time or place.Usage:
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Back to the topVideo UMA Graphics Card Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5450 Processor Speed 1.66GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Screen Size 12 inch Operating System Windows Vista Premium Home Recommended Upgrade Advent - Advent 9517
Price: £319
The Advent 9517 laptop is a great value workbook and storage centre. The Intel Core 2 Duo processor is more than suitable for all your office application and media needs especially with the large 2GB memory.
Media: 160Gb hard disk and 17" screen for all your photo and video needs
Computer Informationread more...The 160GB hard drive included within this system will be enough storage space for loads of music, video and photo files. Combined with the 17 inch screen you will be able to watch all your video files and view photos in excellent quality.
The onboard Intel graphics card is adequate for windows and video but will struggle with anything more complex so this machine is not ideal for any gaming. This laptop also comes with an integrated webcam so you can video call your friends and family with ease.
In all we would recommend this laptop to be used for work or media and is very good value considering the amount of memory and hard drive space you get for the price.
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Back to the topVideo Intel Onboard Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 Processor Speed 1.50Ghz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Screen Size 17inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Dell - Inspiron 1525
Price: £349
The Inspiron 1525 is a good home laptop at an excellent price. Coming from Dell you can be assured that this laptop will have the highest build quality and is backed up by excellent technical support. The Inspiron 1525 range is designed to be used for office applications, media and internet browsing, in other words for a good all round home use experiance.
A decent Intel Dual processor and 120GB hard drive are good specifications for a laptop under £350
Computer Informationread more...The Intel Dual Core processor and 1GB of memory included in the standard 1525 will be enough to run all your windows, office and media application needs with ease. The 120GB hard disk provides plenty of storage space for your music, photo and application files. With a 15.4 inch screen the 1525 laptop retains portability whilst offering a excellent viewing clarity.
The let down with these laptops is the Integrated Graphics card which will be able to accomplish all your office, media and windows tasks easily but will struggle when used for any gaming.
These are very popular laptops which provide an excellent computing experiance from the lowest in the range but if you can afford that little bit extra we would suggest upgrading the processor and memory to ensure this laptop will last for many years to come.
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Back to the topVideo Integrated Intel Graphic Media Accelerator X3100 Processor Type Intel Dual Core Processor T2330 Processor Speed 1.60GHz Memory 1GB Hard Drive Size 120GB Screen Size 15.4inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Memory & Processor Dell - Inspiron 530
Price: £359
The Inspiron 530 is a great budget system which boasts enough power to run office applications with ease. Coming from Dell you can be sure of excellent build quality and design.
2GHz processor, 17 inch widescreen and 320GB of hard disk space makes the Inspiron 530 great value for the price
Computer Informationread more...The Intel Dual Core processor is good for multi-tasking so you can play your music, run office applications and browse the internet at leasure. The 17 inch widescreen monitor are one of the best quality monitors on the market and in a silver finish are very stylish. This system sports 320GB of hard drive space which is very good for a budget system and this will be absolutely plenty of space for loads of video and music files.
The Intel integrated graphics card limits this system to windows applications but if you have a bit of exta cash then upgrade the graphics card and processor and you will have an all round system for a very good price.
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Back to the topVideo Integrated Intel GFX Media Accelerator 3100 Processor Type Intel Dual Core E2180 Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 1GB Hard Drive Size 320GB Screen Size 17 inch Widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Home Basic Recommended Upgrade Processor & Graphics card 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 Compaq - Presario SR5219
Price: £379
The Presario is a well balanced budget system that includes a 19 inch widescreen monitor for less than £400.
AMD Athlon processor keeps costs to a minimum
Computer Informationread more...The AMD Athlon processor and 1GB of memory is more than adequate to run windows applications like internet browsing, e-mail and office. This computer will also be able to cope with photo editing tasks as well as playing any video and music files.
Geforce graphics card and 250GB hard drive for your media needs
The 128mb Geforce graphics card will be good for displaying windows Vista with the Aero graphical interface, however it will struggle with more complex tasks like gaming or video editing. The 250GB hard drive will be enough for a large number of video, music and photo files. The addition of the 19 inch monitor makes this a very good price for a budget desktop PC.
This desktop computer is an ideal choice for anyone looking for a home computer that will do internet, work, e-mail and media very well for an exceptionally low price.
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Back to the topVideo 128mb Nvidia Geforce 6150 Processor Type AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Processor Speed 2.3Ghz Memory 1GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 19 inch Widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Not Applicable Mesh - Elite M2180
Price: £398
The Mesh Elite M2180 is the ultimate budget PC. Mesh have crammed in loads of power and storage space in to the M2180 by cutting out unnecessary bumph that other computers come with.
The M2180 will be ideal for anyone looking for a family or work computer for the home without spending any money on anything that is unnecessary for what you need.An impressive Intel Dual core processor and large 4GB of memory making the M2180 ideal for any task
Computer Informationread more...With an Intel Dual core processor running at 2.0GHz and a huge 4GB of memory this computer will have absolutely no trouble at all running media, office, internet and e-mail applications.
This machine comes with Windows XP which saves you a significant amount but do not be worried about falling behind the times in the future. Windows XP is just as good as Vista and is far less demanding on computers which means the Mesh M2180 will run brilliantly. Vista is also seen as a stop gap product from Microsoft so you do not have to worry about paying extra to get Vista in a few years time as XP will easily last until the next generation of operating systems.
The M2180 only comes with an integrated graphics and again this is only to keep costs down, especially when this computer is aimed at users who do not need huge amounts of graphical power. For media the 19 inch widescreen will be good for viewing photos and movies whilst the 250GB hard disk will be plenty of space for loads of photo, movie and office files.
The Mesh M2180 is optimized to save you as much money as possible whilst providing more than enough power and features to ensure that it will be a great office and multimedia PC. For the price this is a fantastic offer. If you do fancy spending a bit more then upgrade the graphics card and this computer will be capable of playing the newest computer games to a reasonable level of graphical detail.Usage:
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Back to the topVideo 128MB Integrated On-board Graphics Processor Type Intel® Pentium® E2180 Dual Core Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 4GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 19 inch widescreen Operating System Windows XP Home Recommended Upgrade Graphics Card Acer - Aspire M1100
Price: £399
The Aspire M1100 is a good value desktop computer which is ideal as a household PC. It can perform the common tasks like internet browsing, office applications and playing music and video media.
CPU & Memory: Good 2.1GHz Dual core and 1Gb memory
Computer Informationread more...The Dual Core Athlon processor is more than capable of running any application and along with the 1GB of memory you will be able to multi task between programs.
Media: Ample 160GB hard drive and 19 inch widescreen
The 160GB hard disk will be plenty of space for your applications and any music or video media which will also look great on the 19 inch widescreen monitor that comes with this system. In all this system will suit most home users that require a PC for working, internet and media.
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Back to the topVideo ATI Radeon XPRESS 1200 Processor Type AMD Athlon 64 Dual Core 4000 Processor Speed 2.1GHZ Memory 1GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Screen Size 19 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Memory HP - HP Pavilion G6060EA
Price: £399
The HP Pavilion G6060EA is a great laptop for any types of use at an incredible price. This laptop will suite anyone looking for a powerful portable computer that will be great for office and media tasks.
Powerful AMD X2 processor, 2GB of memory and Geforce graphics card will ensure great performance
Computer Informationread more...Inside there is a AMD 64 X2 processor running at 1.9GHz with 2GB of memory which means that this laptop is packed full of raw processing power making it more than capable of running any media, internet, office applications. For gaming there is a Nvidia Geforce graphics card which is suitable to play most computer games at a good level of detail but it will eventually struggle when used for very graphical intensive games. The 15.4 inch screen will show all your video, photos and games in excellent clarity and there is plenty of storage space for all your media files on the large 160GB hard disk.
The Pavilion G6060 is an excellent all round laptop for a very good price. It would be ideal for anyone looking for a home or work laptop which boasts lots of power.
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Back to the topVideo NVIDIA GeForce 7000M Processor Type AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK57 Processor Speed 1.9GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Screen Size 15.4 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Compaq - Presario A935 Laptop
Price: £449
The Compaq Presario A935 is a large laptop designed to be used primarily at home thanks to the large 17 inch widescreen which makes it a good multi media machine.
A Dual Core 1.73GHz processor and 2Gb of memory are more than adequate for any office or multi media applications
Computer Informationread more...The Presario A935 boasts a good Intel Dual Core processor running at 1.73GHz and 2GB of memory making it suitable for all types of office and media application. The graphics card is a standard Intel integrated card that will cope well with normal tasks but it is definitely not suitable for any type of computer gaming or video editing.
For media there is a decent size 160GB hard disk drive that provides plenty of space for all your media and office storage needs. The screen that comes with the Compaq Presario A935 is a large 17 inch BriteView widescreen which will be excellent for viewing any types of media.
This laptop is ideal for anyone wishing to find a home computer that is portable and easy to use. It has enough power to deal with most applications and the 17 inch widescreen is definitely a big plus.
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Back to the topVideo Processor Type Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor Type T Processor Speed 1.73GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Screen Size 17 inch BriteView Widescren Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade 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 - VR601 T2
Price: £459
The Mesh VR601 T2 laptop is an ideal portable laptop for work and multimedia uses.
1.6GHz dual processor, 2GB of memory and 250GB of storage space are ample for most users needs
Computer Informationread more...The laptop contains a powerful Intel dual core processor and a very generous 2GB of memory inside. Together the processor and memory ensures that this laptop will be able to run windows, office and multimedia applications to a very acceptable level. For media the VR601 comes with a large 250GB hard disk that will be able to store all your work, music and photo files. It is an especially good size for a laptop under £500.
The integrated graphics card is not suitable for any gaming but it will handle all other tasks well. The 15.4inch screen will be big enough for all types of use and means that the laptop is easy to carry. In all the VR601 will be an excellent laptop for anyone looking to use a computer which is very portable and ideal for office work and multimedia.
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Back to the topVideo 128mb Intel GMA X3100 Processor Type Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T2330 Processor Speed 1.6GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 15.4 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade None Packard Bell - Packard Bell 2414 Desktop
Price: £499
The Packard Bell 2414 desktop computer is designed to be a home workhorse that can accomplish any taks swiftly and reliably whilst offering base components that will last well for years to come.
The Intel Quad Core processor running at 2.40GHz is a surprise inclusion in a desktop that costs less than £500 and will be an excellent choice for the future
Computer Informationread more...The Packard Bell 2414 has very high specification main components that are a rather suprising find in a desktop PC under £500. The Quad Core Intel processor and large 3GB of memory are excellent components at this price and they will ensure that this computer will handle any applications easily, be it now or three or four years in to the future. The Geforce 7050 graphics card is disappointing but this is where the computer makes it sacrafice to keep the costs to a minimum. This graphics card will only be a problem if you are wishing to play graphically intensive computer games, for everything else it should cope adequately.
A 320GB hard disk drive will provide plenty of space for all your media files and the 20" widescreen is a good size for this price
For your media needs there is a 320GB hard disk drive which should be more than enough storage space for most users as you will be able to fit thousands of music, photo and video files on to this machine. The 20 inch widescreen is also an impressive addition to this setup and will give you excellent clarity on any movie, photo or office applications.
The Packard Bell 2414 is a very high specification machine for an exceptionally low price. It will deal with almost any task with ease thanks to the very powerful processor and large amount of memory. We would recommend upgrading the graphics card if you wish to play games or if you want to turn this computer in to an ultimate multi media system then a larger screen and TV tuner would be excellent choices. The Quad core processor means that this PC will last well in to the future without the need for major upgrades.
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Back to the topVideo 256MB nVidia GeForce 7050 Graphics Processor Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processorer Processor Speed 2.40GHz Memory 3GB Hard Drive Size 320GB Screen Size 20 inch Widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Graphics card or monitor
