For such a high specification machine with a large display, we didn’t have high expectations of battery life. We were wrong. Not only is this one of the best looking and functional notebooks we’ve played with in some time, but this notebook managed to stay operating at full load with a looping productivity test for well over three and a half hours – enough for students, road warriors and home users.
If money is no object and the allure of widescreen multimedia on the go appeals, look no further.
The 9300 is reminiscent of its predecessor, the Inspiron 9100, which was pitched squarely at power u...
Classy looks and light weight make for a fine ultraportable, but it’s got some tough competition.
Great audio, but gaming ability hinges on the success of Dolby and DTS
A teaser of a great workhorse PC, we just hope Asus can get the price down on release.
Is Apple good at design? Usabilty? Both or neither? Also, where has all the Firewire gone? Alex Kidman has been testing Apple's new Macbook and gives his first impressions.
Sony’s new laptop sports a Blu-ray writer and one of Intel’s latest Penryn processors, but it’s overpriced.
Form and function meet in the middle in one supremely well-made package
In a world filled with gorgeous Sony, Apple and even Dell laptops, a sober, matte black machine aimed at consumers has to be truly special to turn heads. The IdeaPad Y430 is a well-built Centrino 2 machine that lacks nothing in the way of features, speed or value
Despite some odd feature choices, this is an affordable powerhouse of a laptop. A great value mid-range Centrino 2 laptop, as long as you're not worried about battery life.