Sony Vaio F Series
The good: With a Blu-ray drive, Nvidia GeForce 540M graphics, and a full 1080p resolution display, the Sony Vaio F Series is a full-featured movie and gaming machine, with a sharp look and useful preloaded software.
The bad: The 16-inch screen can sit uncomfortably between midsize and desktop replacement laptops, and the Sony price premium is nearly on par with Apple's. Plus, the battery life is disappointingly weak.
The bottom line: If the size is right for you, the Vaio F Series is a well-made high-end laptop, and is a good reminder that Sony is one of the few brands that comes close to Apple on design and polish.
Sony certainly makes distinctive-looking laptops. And in a market saturated with cookie-cutter grey boxes (or now, endless MacBook Air knockoffs), that's more important than it may seem at first. Even better, Sony also happens to make very good laptops, and I can probably count the number of real lemons found in the Sony Vaio line over the past five-plus years on the fingers of one hand. The Vaio F Series, represented here by the VPC-F236FM/B configuration, is a 16-inch multimedia machine. It's a not very common in-between size--a bit too big to be mainstream, but too small to be a desktop replacement. That said, with a Blu-ray drive, Nvidia GeForce 540M graphics, and a full 1080p resolution display, it's a tricked-out movie-and-gaming machine (perhaps the 'F' stands for full-featured--Sony's Vaio naming conventions are among the most maddening in all of laptop-dom).
But it's also a premium-priced system, at $1,459 (different configurations from Sony's online shop start at $1,049). The look is certainly distinctive, with sharp angles and a raised wrist rest, but HP's 15-inch Envy 15 offers a similar mix of power and style in a slimmer chassis, starting at around the same price. If you want a screen that's just a little larger, and the overall size of this Vaio happens to be exactly what you're looking for, it's certainly a well-made, well-polished machine, and is a good reminder that, aside from Apple, Sony is generally the "reach" brand laptop shoppers actively seek out.
HP Pavilion dv6-6b50sa 15.6” Laptop
The HP Pavilion dv6-6b50sa 15.6" Laptop not only looks stylish with its glossy finish, but it's also easy to handle and work with, making it the perfect choice for busy people who are on the move.
Peak performance
This stylish and powerful HP Pavilion dv6-6b50sa 15.6" Laptop is driven by the 2nd generation Intel® CoreTM i3-2330M processor (2.2 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache) and runs Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system.
And don't worry about how to store your photos, films and other files because the HP Laptop offers brilliant storage, with 6GB DDR3 memory and a whopping 500GB hard drive for all your storage needs!
This nifty laptop supports a AMD Radeon HD 6490M graphics card at 1GB and lets you attach a plethora of peripherals through its 2 USB 2.0 ports, 2 USB 3.0 ports and its Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader for Secure Digital cards and Multimedia cards.
All your entertainment
The HP Pavilion dv6-6b50sa 15.6" Laptop boasts a wealth of features to help you get the most out of your audio and visual experience. Thanks to the Beats AudioTM system, your audio needs will be catered for with pitch perfect sound.
There is also a nifty 2mp integrated web camera and SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support, making this the perfect choice for your requirements. Plus, thanks to the stunning quality of the HD Brightview Display, HP Pavilion dv6-6b50sa 15.6" Laptop is also brilliant for viewing movies and photos.
Great design
The High-Definition LED BrightView Infinity15.6" screen combined with the full size island-style keyboard with integrated numeric keypad makes for a great user experience. Plus, the TouchPad enables Multi-Touch gestures, which means that this is a really user-friendly machine.
Even more!
The HP Pavilion dv6-6b50sa 15.6" Laptop knows how hot things can get when you're busy enjoying your laptop, so it comes complete with CoolSense. This handy feature automatically adjusts itself to make sure that you're always cool when computing!
The HP Pavilion dv6-6b50sa 15.6" Laptop even caters for the accident-prone! With ProtectSmart, your files will be protected in the event that you drop your notebook.
And there's no concern about running out of power while enjoying your laptop as the HP Pavilion dv6-6b50sa 15.6" Laptop has up to 6 hours of battery life!
So if you're seeking a stylish, efficient and intelligent PC experience, the HP Pavilion dv6-6b50sa 15.6" Laptop may be the one for you!
SAMSUNG Series 5 3G Chromebook
Take the Internet with you with the Samsung Series 5 3G Chromebook, the lightweight way to access websites, apps and your documents. With a long battery life, connections such as USB ports and an inbuilt keyboard and trackpad, there are a whole range of possibilities.
Booting up in under 10 seconds, the Samsung Chromebook Series 5 3G gets going quickly, and runs websites swiftly and smoothly, letting you browse your favourite pages at leisure. You can be sure your work stays safe with the cloud; your documents are stored on the cloud, so even if you lose your Series 5 3G Chromebook, your work remains safely stored. As well as this, there are masses of apps, from work tools to games to photo editing, for you to choose from. Update reminders are a thing of the past as the Chromebook automatically updates itself, constantly improving itself.
Connecting to the Internet is easy with the Samsung Series 5 3G Chromebook, which is equipped with dual-band WiFi and optional World-mode 3G. A pre-installed 3 sim is included with 3GB of free data so you can keep working where ever you are.
For more apps for your Samsung Series 5 3G you can visit the Chrome Web Store, where you'll have access to a whole range of apps. It's easy to share your Series 5 3G Chromebook with friends and family; each user can log in and keep their private data private, so you can be sure that all of your personal details are secure.
LENOVO Ideapad S205 11.6" Laptop
Great things really do come in small packages, as this compact yet stylish Lenovo Ideapad S205 11.6" Laptop proves. Driven by the powerful AMD Dual Core E-300 Processor running Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit, this PC has enough clout to give you a smooth and professional performance.
Easy handling
Being compact, light and super-slim, the Lenovo Ideapad S205 11.6" Laptop is easy to handle and work with, making it the perfect choice for busy people who are on the move. Flip the smooth, one-hand hinge cover open to reveal the Accutype keyboard, multi-touch touchpad and 11.6" HD LED screen.
Amazing processing performance
This impressive laptop boasts the AMD E300 APU which combines the dual core processor and AMD Radeon HD 6310M graphics. This unites their performance and saves on energy. The result, in addition to more efficient running, is much smoother graphics performance. Whatever you are doing, you will really see the results.
Hands-on fun
The Lenovo Ideapad boasts a wealth of features to help you get the most out of your computing experience. The ReadyComm utility allows you to effortlessly control your online connections, such as WiFi and Bluetooth, while Lenovo's DirectShare tool takes all the hassle out of file transfers by syncing your files with another PC without being connected to the Internet!
The Lenovo Ideapad S205 offers brilliant storage, with 4GB of RAM and 320GB hard drive, making this ideal for every eventuality of use.
Multi-taskers will love the Lenovo Ideapad S205 with its Vision Technology which produces sturdy processors. In fact, graphics performance speed has been boosted by up to 65%.
The S205 also acknowledges the fun factor in computing with its VeriFace face recognition tool - with this tool, your face is your password!
Fully connected
This nifty laptop has HDMI output and lets you attach a plethora of peripherals through its 3 USB ports and its 6-in-1 multi card reader and a 98% Full size Accutype keyboard is included for your convenience .
And don't worry about running out of power while enjoying your PC as the Ideapad has an extra longlife battery, which is great for people on the move.
At 18mm thick and weighing in at just 1.35Kg the Lenovo Ideapad S205 11.6" Laptop is a great choice for any computer user who loves to work and play on the move!
- Dual-core AMD E-300 processor
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Memory: 4GB
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ HD 6310
ACER Aspire 722 11.6" Laptop - Red
Enjoy great computing power with the Acer Aspire 722 11.6" Laptop! Stylish and lightweight at only 1.46kg, it's perfect to take everywhere with you, and with up to 7 hours battery life, it can keep going all day!
Processing power
Powered by the 1GHz dual core AMD processor C-60, you'll have plenty of processing power, and you can expect great things from the Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system. There's also 4GB of RAM that provides you plenty of memory and running speed!
You'll be able to fit all of your media and documents on the 500GB hard drive, so you can take your pictures, videos, music and documents everywhere with you!
Sound and Vision
You'll enjoy using your Aspire 722 thanks to the 11.6" HD display, supported by the ATI Radeon HD graphics card! Whether you're doing work or simply browsing the internet, it will look great on this display!
You can also enjoy music and video easily thanks to the high definition audio support and two built-in stereo speakers, so wherever you go you'll be able to take your music with you!
Getting connected
It's easy to get online with the high speed LAN and WiFi connections. The integrated webcam means that you can easily make video calls or conferences whilst you're out and about, helping you to keep in touch with friends and family!
There are 3 USB 2.0 connections, perfect for connecting USB devices such as USB memory sticks, helping you to transfer data wherever you are!
Lightweight, stylish and with lots of great features, the Acer Aspire 722 11.6" Laptop is the laptop to be seen with!
- Dual-core AMD C-60 processor
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Memory: 4GB
- Hard drive: 500GB
TOSHIBA Satellite C660D-102 Refurbished 15.6" Laptop - Black
The Toshiba Satellite C660D-102 Refurbished Laptop is powered by the AMD Athlon™ II Dual-Core Processor P340, and come with the 64-bit version of the Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premiumoperating system pre-installed. This sleek black laptop has 3GB of RAM and a roomy 320GB hard drive, offering plenty of space and speed.
Featuring a 15.6" TruBrite HD TFT High Brightness display with 1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio and LED backlighting, along with a built-in DVD double layer player/burner, the attractively priced Toshiba Satellite C660D-102 makes a convenient and zippy entertainment source. Its integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 Graphics processor makes watching films, streaming internet video and casual gaming seamless experiences.
The Satellite C660D-102 also offers plenty of connectivity, including two USB 2.0 ports, fast wireless 802.11 b/g/n technology, 10/100 Ethernet LAN, a multi-card reader for quick file transfer of photos and videos and more, and an external monitor port.
Enjoy convenient mobile computing with the handsome, affordable Toshiba Satellite C660D-102 Refurbished Laptop.
This refurbished laptop has been professionally checked, tested and repackaged. It comes with a reassuring 12-month warranty and offers fantastic savings over the 'as new' price
- Dual-core AMD Athlon™ II X2 P340 processor
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Memory: 3GB
- Hard drive: 320GB
HP Pavilion dm1-4027sa 11.6" Laptop - Silver
Enjoy spectacular computing with the HP Pavilion dm1-4027sa 11.6" Laptop, driven by the AMD Dual-Core Processor E-450 that combines with the fantastic energy-saving AMD Radeon HD 6310M for immersive brilliance that looks good with the Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 32-bit operating system.
Plentiful power and storage
This ultramobile laptop boasts a roomy 320GB hard drive accompanied by 4GB of RAM (expandable up to 6GB) for suitable storage and speedy multitasking.
Flick between programs easily as you play games with the superb AMD Radeon HD 6310M running effortlessly to provide you with enthralling effects.
Work or play all day
Stylishly designed with a silver finish, the HP Pavilion dm1-4027sa features a High Definition 11.6" LED HP BrightView Infinity Display with energy-efficient LED backlighting contributing towards an excellent battery life.
Take your HP dm1-4027sa out for the day with up to 8.5 hours worth of computing on a single charge with a 6-cell battery.
Movies, games and more
Make the most of super sound quality with internal speakers and audio playback with the legendary Beats Audio, as this reputable technology delivers a powerful punch with every note that blasts out.
Chill out and listen to some tunes with the full force of HD content, all easily undertaken on the HPPavilion dm1-4027sa 11.6" Laptop.
Complete connectivity
Other attractive features of the HP Pavilion dm1-4027sa include built-in WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet technology that makes getting online a breeze. As well as this, Bluetooth will be perfect for connecting to other devices for printing or sending information!
There is a multi-format digital media card reader for secure digital and multimedia cards, three USB 2.0 ports, and an integrated webcam with microphone that's great for making video calls wherever you are!
Productive, reliable and impressive computing on the go is yours today with the stylish HP Pavilion dm1-4027sa 11.6" Laptop!
- Dual-core AMD E-450 processor
- Hard drive: 320GB
- Battery life: Up to 8.5 hours battery life
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ HD 6310
