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Sony Vaio C Series VPC-CA1S1E
As you’d expect from Sony, the new Vaio C Series is something of a looker. Our review model was the white version of this mid-range lifestyle laptop which comes in a choice of four other colours: black, pink, orange and green. The latter two are garishly bright and have light-emitting diodes embedded in the chassis,…
Palicomp Phoenix i5 Sniper PC system
Overclocking is the way to tease the best performance out of a PC system, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. That’s why an increasing number of PC manufacturers supply machines that are ready-overclocked and souped up for those not confident enough to implement these tweaks themselves. Chillblast and Cyberpower are big names that spring to…
Mesh Ultima i5-B
The Mesh Ultima i5-B is a rebadged variant of MSI’s GX660R gaming laptop. First impressions of the machine are that it’s a bit chunky but quite aesthetically pleasing, finished in black with touches of silver trim (the touchpad buttons themselves are silver, and provide a robust clicking action). The whole build is sturdy, if a…
Dell Vostro 460
Dell’s Vostro series is designed to offer small businesses a good specification for the money, along with ease of maintenance. The Vostro 460 sits at the more powerful end of the range, featuring a choice of faster Intel Core processors. First impressionsThe casing for the Vostro 460 system is compact at 14x7x17.5in. Dell touts it…
Toshiba Tecra A11
Let’s get one thing out of the way right at the start. If you want a laptop that will make your friends coo with envy when they see it, the Toshiba Tecra A11 isn’t it. There’s no wow factor here in the visuals department. And now we think about it, the build quality is actually…
Sony – Vaio S Series VPCS13V9E/B
Sony makes some great laptop computers. Nicely designed, with good features and really comfortable to use. But they come at a price – and the Vaio S is a prime example. The newly refreshed model comes in a number of variants. The model we’re reviewing sits at the higher end of the range, costing over…
Dell – Vostro V130
Dell hasn’t traditionally been renowned for producing good-looking laptops – but all that has changed recently, first with release of the rather attractive Latitude 13 and Adamo, and more recently with the Vostro V130 which emulates the others’ sleek lines. Choice of specAn ultraportable laptop with a 13.3in 1366×768 pixel anti glare screen, the Vostro…
Chillblast – Fusion Beachhead
High-end system manufacturer Chillblast is usually quick out of the traps with the latest kit – and with an Intel Sandy Bridge processor under the hood, the interestingly named Fusion Beachhead is no exception. This complete PC package comprises a desktop PC, TFT flat-panel monitor, plus the usual speakers and input devices – though you…