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Best entry-level laptop 2009

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BEST ENTRY-LEVEL LAPTOP 2009

Best entry-level laptop - HP Compaq Presario CQ60WINNER - HP Compaq Presario CQ60
The entry-level laptop market is fi ercely competitive, so it takes something special to stand out from the crowd. HP ably achieved this with its outstanding CQ60. Its high-quality design, strong performance, widescreen high-defi nition panel and multimedia features vastly belied its low price tag and made it a consumer favourite and one of the year’s best.

 

 

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Acer Aspire 5536Acer Aspire 5536
With its unique usability, vibrant widescreen panel and comprehensive storage options, Acer hit the entry-level market in style with the Aspire 5536. At this price, there are few better laptops and your votes proved its success as one of the best of 2009.

 

 

Advent RomaAdvent Roma
PC World’s in-house brand is known for its affordable yet well-made machines and the Roma continued this trend in style. Its stunning screen and HD-video output add entertainment potential which is rare at this price. A great machine for the first-time buyer.

 

Lenovo 3000 N500Lenovo 3000 N500
By bringing some of the quality of its ThinkPad business laptops to its 3000 range, Lenovo was a welcome, but somewhat surprising, entrant to the entry-level market. Only a slightly staid design lets down this otherwise hugely reliable machine.

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