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TechRadar Awards 2010TechRadar – 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 »

MSI gaming laptops - GX640 and GX740 inbound

MSI GX740 - gaming laptopFollowing announcements made at January’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, MSI has made two additions to its GX gaming series, the GX640 and GX740. The laptops boast a wealth of cutting-edge components, including Intel’s Core i5 processor, and start at only £999 inc. VAT.  read more »

Sony VAIO E Series

Sony VAIO E SeriesSony invited us to an exclusive club in central London today to take a sneak peak at the latest addition to the VAIO range, the E Series. Aimed firmly at those after everyday computing, the E Series boasts decent specifications and a very attractive chassis.  read more »

The best sub-£499 laptops on the planet

Sub-499 group testJust a few months ago, £499 represented the true bargain-basement end of the laptop market, with single-core processors, budget graphics cards and build quality limited by cost constraints.

Thanks to many things, including the credit crunch, things have moved on, however, and the bar has been raised in terms of both quality and value for money.  read more »

Acer TravelMate Timeline 8371 exclusive first review

Acer TravelMate TimeLine 8371Following on from the successful launch of the Aspire Timeline range earlier in the year, Acer has now released the TravelMate 8000 Timeline series. Unlike its predecessor, the Travelmate 8000 Timeline targets the business sector, but still aims to provide all day usability in a very compact shell. Here we take a look at the TravelMate 8371 which, at 13.3-inches, is the smallest in the new series.  read more »

Hands-on review: Alienware M17X

Alienware M17XWe’ve managed to get our hands on Alienware’s latest – and greatest – laptop, the M17X. The 17-inch laptop makes no compromises when it comes to power, and features a brand new design that looks and feels absolutely fantastic.  read more »

Asus UX30 - hands-on review

Asus UX30Today's Asus product launch in South Kensington saw more than just the official launch of the Lamborghini VX5, with the ultraportable Asus UX30 also released.  read more »

MSI X340 hands-on review

MSI X340We’re seeing more and more emphasis on portability and design on laptops are these days, with the likes of Apple’s MacBook Air and Samsung’s X-series leading the way when it comes to ultra thin models. MSI’s X340 is the latest laptop to offer an incredibly thin design, but undercuts its rivals on price.  read more »

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