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WIN a netbook

Alex Bentley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:36:13 +0000

When you need to work on the move and want the smallest and lightest laptop to slip into your bag, there is nothing better than a netbook – and what better way to hit the road in style than with the fantastic 7-inch Chie netbook from Blaze Europe. read more »

WIN Panda Internet Security 2010 software

Alex Bentley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:35:13 +0000

Recent winner of the coveted What Laptop Gold Award for internet security suites, Panda Security is offering twenty lucky What Laptop readers the chance to win a copy of its fantastic Panda Internet Security 2010 software, worth £50 each. read more »

Dell Inspiron 17 review

Alex Bentley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:40:13 +0000

The Dell Inspiron 17 is a large, comfortable machine that offers plenty of performance and, considering its size, portability. The keyboard isn’t very competitive, however, and we have some issues with its poor build quality. read more »

Dell Precision M4500 workstation announced

Tommy Melville — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:10 +0000

Dell has announced the imminent release of its latest mobile workstation, the 15.6-inch Dell Precision M4500, and while there’s still power by the bucket load, Dell also claims there's impressive portability on offer for those who need to get out and about a bit more. read more »

Lenovo IdeaPad U450p review

Alex Bentley — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:06:59 +0000

The Lenovo IdeaPad U450p (£600 inc. VAT) is a strong proposition. While performance and build quality are good, there's also the inclusion of an optical drive – relatively rare in a machine of this size – which will prove a selling point for some. read more »

Toshiba Satellite L555-10R review

Tommy Melville — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:11:54 +0000

While Toshiba’s Qosmio comprises its high-end media centres, its consumer-focused Satellite range includes a choice of more affordable multimedia machines. The L555-10R (£714 inc. VAT) is a large screen model and one that is easy to like. read more »

Acer Aspire 8935G-744G50Bn review

Alex Bentley — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:07:39 +0000

Some great widescreen laptops have come from Acer’s Aspire range over the years, and the Acer Aspire 8935G-744G50Bn (£1079 inc. VAT) continues this trend, providing an outstanding screen, great features and good all-round capabilities. read more »

HP EliteBook 6930p review

Tommy Melville — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:35:39 +0000

HP the world’s number one laptop manufacturer, makes an enormous range of machines, including what they describe as business-rugged models. The EliteBook 6930p (£929 inc. VAT) is one such laptop and is designed for use by small, medium and large businesses. read more »

Toshiba Portégé R600-13Z review

Alex Bentley — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:31:53 +0000

Toshiba’s Portégé laptops are built for the business user, and the Toshiba Portégé R600-13Z (£1879 inc. VAT) is a fantastic laptop which cements the Holy Trinity of portability, performance and usability under one roof, with very few concessions made - despite its small and very light form factor. read more »

Alienware M11x review

Tommy Melville — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:02:47 +0000

Since acquiring Alienware in 2006, Dell has gone about rejuvenating the company’s line of laptops, and we’ve been very impressed by the results: the powerful M15x and M17x. read more »

MSI Wind U200 netbook review

Alex Bentley — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:22:51 +0000

Despite being marketed by MSI as a netbook under its Wind brand, the use of a 12.1-inch screen and Intel Core 2 Solo processor mean the powerful and portable U200 (£399 inc. VAT) has more in common with a CULV laptop than most netbooks. read more »

Toshiba NB305 netbook review

Tommy Melville — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:51:44 +0000

Unlike many manufacturers, Toshiba hasn’t spent the past two years regurgitating netbook models at the speed of light and this, the Toshiba NB305, is only its fourth model. It’s a stylish machine that stands out in the design department but, unfortunately, usability leaves quite a bit to be desired. read more »

Asus netbooks: Eee PC 1015, Diary 1016P and 1018P announced

Tommy Melville — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:20:00 +0000

Asus has announced three new netbooks at CeBIT 2010, an annual technology tradeshow held in Germany. The Eee PC 1015, Diary 1016P and 1018P all made their debuts, boasting new variations of Intel’s Atom processors as well as various other features including USB 3.0 and 500GB worth of online storage. read more »

Sony VAIO VPCZ11Z9E/B review

Alex Bentley — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:05:51 +0000

In the past, Sony's ultraportable Z-Series has greatly impressed us with the stunning levels of performance and fantastic battery life it manages to offer - a combination not often seen in the modern laptop market. read more »

Dell Inspiron 1564 review

Alex Bentley — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Dell has had an impressive track-record over the past year, delivering one stunning consumer laptop after the other. The Inspiron 1564 (£550 inc. VAT) continues this run of success by implementing cutting-edge technology into this powerful and well-rounded machine. read more »

Sony VAIO S-Series review

Tommy Melville — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:33:44 +0000

Sony’s VAIO S-Series is a business machine which aims to provide the magical mix of power, portability and usability. Thanks to the high-powered components used, aluminium chassis and great design it successfully achieves these aims, making it a compelling all-round choice for the regular traveller. read more »

£25,000 worth of prizes to be won - VOTE NOW

Tommy Melville — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:30:46 +0000

TechRadar – our sister site – have £25,000 worth of kit to give away to those who register and vote in their Awards 2010. They’re searching for the hottest devices under the sun and need your help in deciding who cuts the mustard. read more »

Sony VAIO VPCEB1S0E/WI review

Alex Bentley — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:49:52 +0000

The Sony VAIO VPCEB1S0E/WI (£649 inc. VAT) is a new machine targeted at the average consumer. Boasting an all new chassis design, the laptop impressed us with the level of performance, portability and usability available at such a decent price point. read more »

Archos releases compact iPad rival

Alex Bentley — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:53:49 +0000

If you can’t wait for Apple’s iPad to hit the shelves, then the Archos 9 may be worth checking out. It is an 8.9-inch tablet PC that has many of the components and features of a traditional netbook, yet is controlled purely by touch. read more »

MSI Wind U135 netbook review

Tommy Melville — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:16:21 +0000

The flood of netbooks appearing on the market is showing no signs of abating and the MSI U135 (£279 inc. VAT) is one of the latest. It’s a comfortable, attractive machine that features cutting edge technology and good usability, but ultimately brings nothing new to market. read more »