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
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.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Not Suitable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
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
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.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Not Suitable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
| Video | ![]() | 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 | ![]() |
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
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.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Not Suitable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
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
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.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
| Video | ![]() | 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 | ![]() |
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
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.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Not Suitable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
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
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.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
| Video | ![]() | 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 | ![]() |
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
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.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
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
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.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Good |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
| Video | ![]() | 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 | ![]() |
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
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.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
The Mesh PR600 Plus is ideally designed for media and office applications.
The powerful 2.0GHz processor will handle all types of application easily
The Intel Core 2 processor and 2GB of memory is enough to power the laptop through any photo editing tasks as well as being excellent for internet browsing, e-mails and office work. The in built card reader will allow you to put photos from your digital camera straight onto the laptop so you can store them on the very ample 160GB hard drive. There is also a built in webcam on the laptop lid so you can video call your friends and family. The Graphics card is a better version of shared memory cards but is not one to use for games or video editing.
If possible we would recommend upgrading the graphics card and then this system will be a very well priced laptop capable of performing almost all tasks.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
The Mesh ER710 laptop will be a great purchase for anyone looking for a work, internet and media machine for the home.
1.7Ghz dual processor and 17.1" screen make this laptop ideal for media and office work
It has a powerful Dual AMD processor and 2GB of memory which will allow all your office, internet and media applications run to their full potential. The 17.1 inch screen means the laptop is a little less portable but will display your media with excellent clarity. The integrated ATI Radeon graphics card shares up to 1GB of the systems memory so it will be good for all media and video applications but it will not be suitable for many of the latest games.
The 120GB hard disk will be enough storage for thousands of music and photo files but if you plan to store many large video files you may need something a little bigger.
We would recommend this laptop to anyone needing a well priced machine for internet, media and work applications which will last a good number of years in to the future. We would also recommend getting the Digital TV tuner option for only £24 as this will add another advantage to this laptop.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
The Samsung R700 is a great laptop which is suited to fulfill any users needs at a very attractive price. It comes with a good 1.66GHz Duo Intel processor and a large 2GB of memory which will ensure excellent performance when running any Windows, office, internet or games.
A 17" screen and 250Gb of hard drive space is ideal for your media needs
The Geforce graphics card is good enough to play games but it will struggle with the newest releases played at high detail levels. There is a very large 250Gb hard disk drive included which is much larger than usual for laptops and will ensure that you have plenty of space to store thousands of music, video and photo files. The 17 inch screen is of excellent quality which will make viewing video, TV or photos a delight.
The Samsung R700 is strong in all categories of use but it would excell as a multimedia laptop thanks to the very large hard disk and 17 inch screen. An excellent choice for this price.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Good |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
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
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.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
The Dell Latitude D630 is the flagship laptop from Dell and is primarily aimed at business users. We see no reason however why these great laptops should not be suitable for home users looking for an exceptionally sleek, well built and powerful laptop to use at home or on the move.
Powerful 2.2GHz Dual processor and 2GB of memory will be perfect for any office or complex applications
The Latitude D630 comes with a very powerful Intel Duo Core processor and 2GB of memory which will ensure that the Vista Business edition that comes with these laptops will fly through any application you may wish to run. Although designed for business users this laptop still comes with plenty of media accessories so that you can play and watch music, videos and DVDs.
A well balanced machine with a 160GB hard drive and 14.1" screen makes it ideal for on the move
The D630 also includes a good size 160GB hard disk space so you will have ample room to store all your files. The screen is a 14.1 inch which is perfectly balanced and very slim allowing the Latitude D630 to be very portable as well as easy and comforable to use. The integrated graphics card is nothing special and will perform all functions admirably but will not be suitable for playing complex games.
In all the Dell Latitude D630 is perfect for anyone looking for a compuer which will perform excellently on all types of office, internet and media applications. We would highly recommend this laptop.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
The Inspiron 1720 is a very well built and stylish laptop that is suitable for all your office and multimedia needs.
A Powerful Dual processor and large 17" screen make this laptop great value for money
The dual core processor and large 2GB of memory will allow multi tasking in windows and office applications with little effect on performance. The large 17 inch screen is perfect to go with the Nvidia Geforce graphics card to produce excellent image quality for video viewing.
The 1720 is also ideal for photo editing and with the large 240GB hard drive there is loads of storage space for music, photos and video. This laptop is capable of playing games but not at a very high detail and will not last long as a gaming machine for the future.
If you want an all rounder multimedia and office application machine then this is a very good choice for an excellent price. If you want to spend a little more we recommend upgrading the processor.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Good |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
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
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.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
The Samsung R70 laptop is a solid built computer designed to be a great home PC as well as ideal for use whilst out and about. It contains a decent 1.66GHz Intel Duo processor and a large 2GB of memory which will ensure that any office, media or editing applications you run on this machine will perform very well.
A 1.66GHz Intel dual core processor, 2Gb of memory and 200GB of storage space will suit most users needs
For media this laptop contains a good size 200GB hard disk which should be more than enough space for anyones filing needs. The Nvidia Geforce graphics card will cope with older games but it is not suitable for playing the newest computer games. However if you are wanting to watch video or DVDs then the 15.4 inch screen is bright and clear making it ideal for media use.
We would recommend this laptop as a very good home computer which will meet the majority of users needs, especially for any media and entertainment.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
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
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.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Good |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Good |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
The Samsung X22 is a small laptop which is ideally suited to be used as a business computer thanks to the powerful components contained within and the fact that you can take this laptop anywhere due to its size without sacraficing alot of viewable screen area.
A powerful 2.2GHz dual core processor and 2GB of memory will run all applications with ease
The Samsung X22 sports a fast 2.2Ghz Dual Core Intel processor and 2GB of memory which will be more than enough processing power to cope with any business, media or internet application. The 128mb ATI graphics card is a lower end component but it will be more than enough to run older games and some less graphically intensive new games. It will also perform admirably in all media applications.
The Samsung X22 also contains a decent 160GB hard disk drive which will be enough space for most users needs unless you are planning to store a large number of movies or video files. If you do require more hard disk space then the option of an external hard disk drive is a cheap and easy alternative. The screen is a good quality 14.1 inch which is impressive on a laptop which is made to be very portable. Usually screen size is sacraficed to keep the weight and size to a minimum. The Samsung X22 however has a large viewable screen area whilst being small and portable.
The Samsung X22 laptop is a good computer which will be ideally suited for anyone looking for a laptop that will be easy to use whilst on the move. It also boasts enough processing power to handle any business or media applications.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Reasonable |
The XPS laptops are designed to be focused on high performance whilst keeping to the traditional portability of a laptop. To this extent you will find the M1330 is a small laptop with only a 13.3 inch screen which is a disadvantage when viewing but a bonus if you want a laptop you can carry around with you and use anywhere.
Dual Core processor running at 2.1GHz and 2GB of memory with a 250GB hard drive makes the M1330 ideal for most applications
Inside there are some great components, especially the Intel core 2 duo processor running at 2.1Ghz and 2GB of memory which will make running any office, internet or photo editing software a breeze.
The only slightly disappointing aspect of this laptop is the 128mb Nvidia graphics card which is ideal for viewing photos or video but will struggle with playing the latest computer games. For storage the 250GB hard drive is a good size but if you want to splash out a bit more cash on this laptop then getting a larger hard drive would allow you to store many more video, photo and music files.
The XPS M1330 is a highly portable laptop that has more than enough powerful components inside to run demanding office and media applications. It will be suitable for anyone looking for a reliable computer they can use whilst on the move.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Reasonable |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Good |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Not Suitable |
The GX700 is designed to be a gaming machine that is capable of taking on any task that is required of it.
Large 17.1" screen and powerful Intel dual core processor ideal for any application
With the 17.1 inch screen it is a large laptop which is designed for multimedia and gaming but makes it less portable. The powerful Intel Core 2.1Ghz processor and 3GB of memory means that this laptop will cope with anything from internet browsing, office application, multimedia editing and games.
The 512mb Geforce graphics card and 250GB hard disk space are perfect for gaming
Playing games on this laptop will look exceptional and run at a very high level of detail thanks to the 512mb Nvidia Geforce graphics card. The 250GB hard drive provides plenty of space for all your games, videos and photos. This laptop also has a built in webcam on the laptop lid so you can video call your friends and family.
This is a very powerful laptop and is ideal for anyone wanting the ultimate multimedia and gaming experience for an excellent price. The only upgrade we would recommend would be to get the TV receiver so you can watch TV on the move.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Good |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Good |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Good |
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
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.
| Office, Internet & E-mail | ![]() | Good |
| Media | ![]() | Good |
| Media Edit | ![]() | Good |
| Gaming & Video Edit | ![]() | Good |
The Sony Vaio AR51M is an ideal for anyone looking for a home laptop that will perform as well a desktop PC in every aspect. The Sony AR51M comes with a very powerful 2GHz Intel Duo processor and 2GB of memory which will ensure that any applications you wish to run will perform brilliantly.
The powerful Intel dual processor and Geforce graphics card combine well to allow high definition playback of Blu-Ray movies
This laptop would be suitable for photo and video editting due to the large 17 inch screen and huge 320GB hard disk space provided by the 2 x 160Gb drives inside. For games there is a decent Geforce graphics card which will combine well with the processor and memory letting you play games at a good detail level. The downside to all this performance and disk space is that the laptop does weigh more than average but it is still easily portable especially if you want to use it only at home.
The Sony Vaio AR51M will be suitable for any use except very hardcore gaming and for the price it is an excellent bargain. This laptop also comes with the brand new Blu-Ray optical drive so you can watch Blu-Ray movies on a HDTV.
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The Sony VAIO AR61S is built to be an all round entertainment laptop that can replace a desktop PC by matching for power and features. This laptop will play the latest games and offers a brand new Blu-Ray disk drive so that you can watch Blu-Ray movies in their fullest glory.
A 2.1GHz Intel dual processor and 2GB of memory will be enough to get the best performance from the 512mb Geforce graphics card
To power this machine there is an excellent Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 2GB of memory that will run any application, editing software or game with brilliant performance.
For gaming there is an Nvidia Geforce 512mb graphics card which compares to the best graphics cards you can get in any high end desktop PC today. Combined with the powerful processor this graphics card will make short work of the latest computer games at their highest detail levels.
The 17" HD screen is ideal for playing Blu-Ray movies and the 200GBs of storage space will be plenty for your media filing needs
The Sony Vaio AR61S also comes with a high quality HD screen so that you will enjoy excellent clarity in your games, photos or movies. The Blu-Ray disk drive will also benefit from the excellent screen as it will allow you to watch the latest Blu-Ray movies. For all your games, movies and media there is a large 200GB hard disk which will be ample space for most users needs allowing you to store a huge amount of media on the laptop. The Sony Vaio AR61S also has a webcam built in to the screen lid allowing you to video call your family and friends.
The Sony AR61S is a powerhouse laptop that can deal with any application or game. It also comes with loads of extra features that make this laptop great value. We would recommend getting a Digital TV tuner for this laptop so that you can watch TV on the laptop where ever you may be.
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The HP HDX9095EA is a contemporary laptop design from HP who attempts to give users the feel of a desktop whilst hanging on to the portability of a laptop. The HDX9095 is a desktop replacement laptop that boasts enough power to put many desktop PCs to shame.
Great 2.20Ghz Dual processor will fly through applications whilst the unique screen design is perfect for any desk
With a 2.20GHz Intel Duo processor and large 2GB of memory this laptop will handle any application with ease and is ideal for media editing thanks to the large 20 inch screen which is mounted on a conventional monitor stand attached to the laptop itself. The screen is a Brightview which will ensure a top quality picture.
For gaming and video editing the HP 9095 sports an ATI Radeon HD X2600XT graphics card which will be suitable for playing current games at a high level of detail, however it may struggle to play future games at their best resolutions. The 400GB hard disk drive provides plenty of storage space for any media or office files you wish to keep on the laptop.
We would recommend this laptop as it is a powerful machine that is portable but can still give great viewing pleasure thanks to the 20 inch widescreen.
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Alienware computers are custom built and renowned for being the most stylish computers on the market today. The Alienware Area-51 M9750 laptop is designed primarily to be a gaming platform.
The Intel Core 2 processor is decent enough for all your gaming, windows and office application needs and the 1GB of memory is enough to ensure they all run smoothly. We would recommend getting more memory with this laptop so that you get the best performance for your money.
The M9750 will also be an excellent media computer thanks to the large 17 inch screen which will make viewing photos, video and games an absolute pleasure. Combine the large screen with the powerful Geforce graphics card and you will be able to play the latest computer games at a high level of detail. For your storage needs the laptop comes with 120GB of hard disk space which will be enough for most users to store music, photos and games.
The price is high for this laptop but you get the best components along with a laptop that exudes so much style you will find yourself the envy of your friends.
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The MacBook Air is the thinest portable computer that exists today measuring only 1.94cm in width. This makes the MacBook exceptionally portable and easy to use literally anywhere you might be.
Ultra portable with a powerful Intel Dual processor and 2GB of memory
Macintosh laptops have taken big steps in the past few years and they are primarily designed to be very good at office, design and multimedia tasks. The Intel Dual Core processor and 2GB of memory packs plenty of power to run all your applications. The MacBook is not suitable for gaming but it has a large 80GB hard disk drive so that you can store plenty of music, video and photo files. The 13.3 inch screen is impressive on this laptop because it is large compared to anything else that exists and yet it keeps the overall size to a minimum.
Include the all new Leopard X Operating System
The Leopard X operating system is the new Macintosh design and has been highly praised as being very fluid and easy to use. It also resembles Windows applications which allows for easy transferability for anyone wanting to make the step from PCs to Macs.
This is a great piece of engineering as these machines are truly tiny which makes them so easy to carry around. We would recommend these laptops for anyone wanting a portable computer which will be especially good for all multimedia and office applications.
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| Video | ![]() | In Built |
| Processor Type | ![]() | Intel Core 2 Duo processor |
| Processor Speed | ![]() | 1.6 GHz |
| Memory | ![]() | 2GB |
| Hard Drive Size | ![]() | 80GB |
| Screen Size | ![]() | 13.3 inch |
| Operating System | ![]() | Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard |
| Recommended Upgrade | ![]() | None |
The HP DV9890 is packed full of excellent components to create a brilliant all round laptop for a very reasonable price. Including a brand new Blu-Ray disk drive and a great looking 17 inch screen you will not be going wrong with this laptop.
Huge 2.5GHz processor, 4GB of memory and next generation Blu-Ray disk drive are top class components for a laptop
The HP DV9890 is the perfect laptop to be a desktop replacement as it contains a very powerful 2.5GHz Intel dual processor and a huge 4GB of memory. These combined will ensure that the DV9890 will have no problem running any office, media or editing applications. The 4GB of memory will become a strong bonus in years to come as the operating systems and applications take advantage of the extra memory.
The HP DV9890 includes a brand new Blu-Ray disk drive which will complement the powerful Geforce graphics card. The graphics card will be able to play most games at the highest detail levels and it will only be the most graphical intensive games that will cause a slow down on this machine.
17" BrightView screen and 500GB of hard drive space will be perfect for your media needs
The powerful graphics card is also required for playing Blu-Ray movies at their best detail which you want to be doing as the 17 inch Bright View screen attached will show movies in excellent clarity.
for media storage there is a whopping big 500GB hard disk drive which you will struggle to fill. 500GB is a very good size for laptops that are still very portable as this laptop is. We would recommend getting a TV tuner to plug in to the HP DV9890 as well to make it in to the ultimate media machine.
The HP DV9890 will be a perfect laptop for almost any user as it supplies a great deal of power and graphical performance as well as some great new media additions.
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The Xtreme 770-T7500 laptop is designed solely to be a gaming and work laptop. The powerful Intel Core 2 processor and 2GB of memory are enough to easily run work, e-mail and internet applications as well as the latest computer games.
Excellent 2.20GHz dual processor and a 512mb Geforce 8700M GT graphics card will ensure good media editing and gaming performance
The 512mb Nvidia Geforce graphics card is an excellent choice for any gamer wanting to play computer games at their highest graphical detail. The 15.4 inch screen complements the graphics card so that you can view your games in all their splendour on a fantastic screen. The Xtreme 770 laptop will be powerful enough for video and photo editing but you may find it limited by the 100GB hard drive.
If you wish to use this machine as a multimedia and TV option then we would recommend upgrading the hard drive so you have more space to store video, photo and music files. Also to include a TV tuner so that you can watch TV on the laptop. However if you are looking to keep costs down and want a gaming machine then this one is perfect for you.
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The XPS M1730 is designed to give an excellent gaming experience at an affordable price. Being a Dell laptop you can be assured of a high build quality along with excellent style.
2.2GHZ Dual processor and 2GB of memory will combine brilliantly with the two Geforce graphics cards to fly through games.
The Intel Duo processor and 2GB of memory ensure that all applications will run smoothly. When it comes to graphical use the two 256mb Nvidia Geforce graphics cards will cruise through any game with the highest detail settings on.
17" screen and 200GB hard disk will be great for your media
The 17 inch screen is an excellent size for a gaming laptop. This is excellent for a laptop, especially at this price. The 200GB hard drive gives plenty of storage space to install games or store video and music files. This laptop also has an in built webcam on the top of the screen for your video chat needs.
The only upgrade we would recommend is a faster processor, even though the 2.2Ghz is plenty fast enough for most users needs. The M1730 willf ulfill most users needs especially if you are interested in video editing or computer games.
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The Alienware Area-51 M15x is the ultimate in laptop design and power. Alienware are renowned for their exceptionally stylish designs which makes anyone who sees their products immediately think "Wow!". Their computers are also designed to be the best specifications money can buy as they are ideal for anyone wanting the ultimate in computer accessories.
The M15x contains an impressive Intel Dual Core 2 processor and 2GB of memory which will knock out office, media and gaming applications with incredible speed. To accompany the powerful processor is the best Nvidia Geforce graphics card out today. This graphics card will ensure that you can play games at their highest detail levels and also perform any other graphics intensive tasks on the computer at blistering speeds.
The 200GB hard disk drive will provide enough storage space for thousands of photo, video and music files. The Area-51 M15x is a serious laptop packed full of the top components to ensure that any user will get a perfect computing experiance form it.
If you decide to go all out and want to make this laptop in to a world beater, then we would recommend getting the fastest processor currently available and a larger hard disk drive, however these will add a fair amount to the overall cost.
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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
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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The Lenovo ThinkPad X300 is the PC answer to the new Mac book air. The X300 is a very small and light portable laptop that is crammed full of components designed to be used on the road for office and media applications.
Brand new Solid state disk drive which is perfect for compact laptop making them ideal for travel
The X300 takes advantage of the new solid state hard disk technology that has no moving parts allowing it to be very compact. The downside to this technology is that it adds a rather large cost whilst only providing 64GB of storage space. The processor is a good Intel Core 2 Duo and combined with the 2GB of memory this laptop will have no trouble running office, internet and media applications.
Unlike other Ultra-Portable laptops the X300 has kept lots of connection ports for USB devices, network as well as a built in webcam and a DVD drive so you can still watch movies. The graphics card is not suitable for gaming but will cope with all other tasks. The 13.3 inch screen is a good size for this tiny laptop and is easy to see even when on the move.
The ThinkPad X300 is ideal for working whilst on the move thanks to its tiny stature and weight. It uses many of the latest technologies available today to achieve such a portable design but this is at the cost of a decent graphics card and a small hard disk. We would recommend this laptop to anyone wanting a work machine that can be taken and used literally anywhere.
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| Video | ![]() | Intel GMA X3100 |
| Processor Type | ![]() | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Processor Speed | ![]() | 1.2GHz |
| Memory | ![]() | 2GB |
| Hard Drive Size | ![]() | 64GB Solid State |
| Screen Size | ![]() | 13.3 Inch |
| Operating System | ![]() | Windows Vista Business |
| Recommended Upgrade | ![]() |
The Area-51 M9750 is an exceptional machine, the styling is sublime and re-defines the look of laptops in an extraordinary way.
Two nVidia Geforce graphics cards and a 2.16Ghz dual core processor will be ideal for gaming
This laptop would be best used to play the latest games with every single detail turned to the highest setting thanks to the two Geforce graphics cards. With two 160GB drives linked to give 320GB total space and increase performance writing to the disk will take no time at all whilst providing more than enough space for games, movies and music.
A TV tuner card allows you to video edit to your hearts content by utilising the powerful Intel Duo processor and massive 4GB of memory.
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The Xtreme SL Pro is designed to be a powerhouse gaming laptop thanks to the two 512mb Nvidia Geforce graphics cards working together inside which will fly through any computer games even when set to the highest detail levels.
Two very robust Geforce graphics cards and a 3.2GHz dual processor will race through any application or game
To back the graphics cards up there is a powerful AMD Turion X2 processor inside and 1GB of memory which will allow the graphics cards to reach their full potential. For windows applications, internet, e-mail and work this laptop will run through them without any slow down. Due to the power in this laptop it will be an ideal computer for anyone wishing to do music, video or photo editing.
The Large 20" screen is ideal for media and gaming
The 20 inch screen with this laptop makes it ideal for multimedia and gaming but does increase the size of the laptop significantly so it will not be ideal for portability. If you want to upgrade this laptop we would recommend a bigger hard disk or ecternal hard drive if you are wanting to store a lot of data. The 120GB should be more than adequate for most users but the 1GB of memory should be upgraded to at least 2GB to get the very best from this machine.
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