The Laptop review

Microlaptops are usually based upon the low power Intel Atom processor and still come with good old "Fisher Price" Windows XP, which means they actually do very well for email, Internet and are of course very small and convenient to carry around on your travels or between lectures at Uni.

If you like the little EeePC, but you're a bit afraid of Linux and how it might work with your office and home apps then an XP microlaptop could be for you.

Fujitsu Amilio Mini M2010 Netbook in Black - VFY:M2010MPXU8GB

Processor - Intel Atom N280 / 1.66 GHz

RAM - 1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz ( 1 x 1 GB )

Hard Drive - 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm

Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Screen - 10.1' TFT 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ) - BrilliantView

Graphics - Intel GMA 950

Bluetooth - Yes

Notebook Camera - Integrated - 1.3 Megapixel

Warranty - 1 year warranty

Was £350.97 Now £309.97

Acer Aspire One 751h Laptop in Blue - 4 Hour Battery Life - LU.S850B.219

Processor - Intel Atom Z520 1.22 GHz

RAM - 1 GB (installed) 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Drive - 160 GB

Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Screen - 11.6 in TFT active matrix 1366 x 768

Bluetooth - No

Warranty - 1 year warranty

Was £362.97 Now £318.97

Acer Aspire 751h Laptop in Red - 4 Hour Battery Life - LU.S820B.170

Processor - Intel Atom Z520 / 1.22 GHz

RAM - 1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM ( 1 x 1 GB )

Hard Drive - 160 GB

Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Screen - 11.6" TFT 1366 x 768 ( WXGA ) - CrystalBrite

Graphics - Intel GMA 500

Bluetooth - No

Notebook Camera - Integrated - 0.3 Megapixel

Warranty - 1 year warranty

Was £362.97 Now £318.97

Acer are a bit stingy with their webcam, but this little netbook has a beautiful little widescreen display.

Samsung NC10 Netbook in Pink - NP-NC10-KB05UK

Processor - Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz

RAM - 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz ( 1 x 1 GB )

Hard Drive - 160 GB - Serial ATA-150

Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Screen - 10.2' TFT 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )

Graphics - Intel GMA 950 - 128 MB

Bluetooth - Yes

Notebook Camera - Integrated - 1.3 Megapixel

Warranty - 1 year warranty

Was £352.97 Now £299.97

A fast, full featured little micro laptop from Samsung for under £300!

Lenovo 3000 G530 Laptop - NSH22UK

Processor - Intel Celeron 900 / 2.2 GHz

RAM - 2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300 ( 1 x 2 GB )

Hard Drive - 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm

Operating System - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic

Screen - 15.4" TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colours) - VibrantView

Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - integrated

Graphics - Intel GMA 4500M

Bluetooth - No

Notebook Camera - Integrated - 0.3 Megapixel

Warranty - 1 year warranty

Was £353.97 Now £299.97

It's powerful little economy laptop for £300 from Lenovo. Expect great office use and DVD playback. Note that this laptop comes with the very restricted "basic" Windows Vista so RAM upgrades and some operating system functions are restricted.

Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-1FK Laptop with 2GB RAM - PSLB9E-02U003EN2GB

Processor - Intel Celeron 585 2.16 GHz

RAM - 2 GB (installed) 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Drive - 160 GB

Operating System - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Screen - 15.4 in TFT active matrix 1280 x 800

Optical Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM

Graphics - Intel GMA 4500M

Bluetooth - No

Warranty - 1 year warranty

Was £362.97 Now £309.97

A rather outdated processor and hardware makes this a second choice after the Lenovo but its an economy laptop. However, if it makes sense you can upgrade your RAM for a reasonable cost and it will work better with Vista Home Premium.

Samsung NC10 Netbook in White - NP-NC10-KB04UK

• Processor - Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz


• RAM - 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz ( 1 x 1 GB )


• Hard Drive - 160 GB - Serial ATA-150


• Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition


• Screen - 10.1' TFT 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )


• Graphics - Intel GMA 950


• Bluetooth - Yes


• Notebook Camera - Integrated - 1.3 Megapixel


• Warranty - 1 year warranty




The Samsung NC10 is an attractive micro laptop for browsing and email on the go.



Was £362.97 Now £298.97

Samsung NC10 Netbook in White - NP-NC10-KB04UK

PC World is pushing the boat out this Bank Holiday weekend with some fantastic offers. Get your trigger (or rather mouse) finger ready!

Compaq desktop replacement Laptop now £299 (as advertised on TV!)

The Compaq Presario CQ60-311 is a fantastic laptop for everyday computing. For a fantastic price you get 2 GB memory and 250GB Hard Drive!

Compaq Presario dewsktop replacement

Save over £100 the Acer Aspire micro laptop One now £249

The Acer Aspire One 531 comes in black finish. It boasts a long battery life of up to 7 hours and is extremely light weight at 1kg perfect for long journeys.

Acer Aspire Micro laptop

Hurry on down, offers only valid until Tuesday!

Starting university, and in need of a new laptop? Laptops Direct have a great selection of laptops for under £400. A great price for any new student. Some of the products include the Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-26P Laptop - PSLB9E-03V003EN and the Samsung Netbook NC10 Ultra Portable Laptop in Black - NP-NC10-KB02UK.

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Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-26P Laptop - PSLB9E-03V003EN

• Processor - Intel Pentium T4200 / 2 GHz ( Dual-Core )


• RAM - 1 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz


• Hard Drive - 120 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm


• Operating System - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium


• Screen - 15.4' TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - TruBrite


• Optical Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM


• Graphics - Intel GMA 4500M


• Bluetooth - No


• Warranty - 1 year warranty

Was £460.97, Now £329.97

Great deal, consider upgrading your RAM for Vista though.

Stay tuned for more truly Cheap Laptops that don't compromise on quality.