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If you’re looking for a well-featured, great-value desktop replacement, the A7S fits the bill. Plenty of grunt, a 200GB drive and great features - Asus is looking better and better.

A great desktop replacement thanks to the huge screen and dual 200GB hard disks, but its price is too high.

It lacks the frills of others here, but the Toshiba is ideal if you want a 17in screen at the lowest price.

A Blu-ray drive is just about the only justification for the Sony’s high price; it’s poor value overall.

Well built, fast and with a great screen, the Dell also has superb battery life.

A huge screen and an affordable price, but it doesn’t rival a desktop PC where power is concerned

It’s important to choose a power supply that meets your needs. Here we show you what to look out for.

Stunning design and innovative features make the Squeezebox extremely desirable, despite the price.

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