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  • PC Specialist Optimus V review

    The PC Specialist Optimus V is billed as a mainstream laptop, but the specification of this Haswell-powered notebook will be appealing to Windows gamers especially.…

    £879 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Scan 3XS LG155 review

    The LG155 provides the sort of gaming performance that we've previously only seen from laptops costing well over £1000. Read our Scan 3XS LG155 review to find out more.

    £899 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • MSI CX61 (20D-011UK) review

    The MSI CX61 (20D-011UK) is more of a traditional desktop replacement system than a lightweight Ultrabook, but MSI’s CX61 is the cheapest Haswell-based laptop we’ve…

    £699 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Apple MacBook Air 11in (Mid-2013) review

    The 11-inch version of the MacBook Air provides a welcome improvement in battery life, as well as performance that bodes very well for the forthcoming generation of…

    £849 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Lenovo ThinkPad Twist review

    The versatile design of the ThinkPad Twist makes it an available choice for business travellers who can’t decide between a laptop and a tablet. Read our Lenovo…

    £798 inc VAT

    Score - 7 out of 10

  • Samsung Series 7 Chronos review

    The Samsung Series 7 Chronos provides a good combination of performance and features for £600. Read our Samsung Series 7 Chronos review to find out more.

    £599 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 Touch review

    The Z500 Touch is a well-built desktop replacement machine that could earn its keep for entertainment at home or more demanding work in the office. Read our Lenovo…

    £790 inc VAT

    Score - 7 out of 10

  • Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx review

    Lenovo's Atom-based Windows 8 tablet-laptop hybrid is lightweight and usable, but build quality doesn't cut it. Here's our Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx review.

    £599 inc VAT

    Score - 7 out of 10

  • Acer Aspire P3 hands-on review

    We spent some time with the Acer Aspire P3 at its special launch event in New York. Here’s our hands-on review on the hybrid Ultrabook Acer Aspire P3.

    £599 inc VAT

  • Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 review

    Lenovo's ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a Windows 8 Pro tablet with its own stylus aimed at business users and mobile workers. Read our Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 review to find…

    £698 inc VAT

    Score - 5 out of 10

  • Medion Erazer X7819 review

    The Medion Erazer X7819 is a gaming-tuned 17in brute of a Windows laptop from the cut-price budget brand, best known for selling through discount supermarket Aldi.

    £959 inc VAT

    Score - 7 out of 10

  • MSI CX61 0NF review

    The MSI CX61 0NF is no looker but it does offer a 15in full-HD matt display and quad-core processor for its £700.

    £700 inc VAT

    Score - 7 out of 10

  • Dell Inspiron 17R-5720 review

    The Dell Inspiron 17R-5720 is an old-school big laptop, big on screen and bulk, not so very fast but relatively cheap at £729.

    £729 inc VAT

    Score - 7 out of 10

  • Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 review - excellent, cheap gaming laptop

    Lenovo's made a solid-performing gaming laptop in a smaller, lighter, cheaper package. Find out more in our Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 review.

    £699 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Samsung Ativ Smart PC Pro 700T laptop review - Ultrabook power without finesse

    Samsung's Windows 8 convertible laptop/tablet hybrid is long on horsepower, but short on build quality. Here's our Samsung Ativ Smart PC Pro 700T review.

    £975 inc VAT

    Score - 7 out of 10

  • Sony Vaio T13 Touch review: ultraportable laptop with a touch screen

    The Vaio T13 Touch review is a touch screen laptop with an ultraportable design, good performance and battery life for well under £800.

    £739 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Toshiba Satellite P845t-101 review - 14in laptop is a multimedia powerhouse

    The Toshiba Satellite P845t-101 is a good, versatile laptop for use at home or in the office. Here's our Toshiba Satellite P845t-101 review.

    £749 inc VAT

    Score - 7 out of 10

  • Toshiba Tecra R940-1JG review - 14in business laptop ticks some boxes

    The Toshiba Tecra R940-1JG is a few-frills Windows laptop for basic business users.

    £750 inc VAT

    Score - 7 out of 10

  • Chillblast Genesis Mini review - mini notebook built for gaming

    Chillblast's Genesis Mini is a compact 11.6in laptop, no Ultrabook but a mini notebook built for gaming. Here's our Chillblast Genesis Mini review.

    £699 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Dell Latitude E6230 review

    The Dell Latitude E6230 is a compact business laptop with 12.5in screen, and solid build quality.

    £1,190 inc VAT

    Score - 7 out of 10

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