Laptops > From 15" to 17" Laptops > Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic > Less than 500 GBP

Advantages: Intel Core 2 Duo ,Chipset type - Mobile Intel GM965 Express.,6- cell lithium Ion Technology Battery
Disadvantages: not found

HP Compaq business note book is a really product for future. Because it has platform technology, comming from intel company. I can not think about this product, as a note book or multimedia device. But It's a real note book and have more features. This note book made by England and windows vista premium ready. GENERAL FEATURES HP compaq business note book has a fresh new look and impressive combination to mobile office workers. The best Intel processor ...
...trasfer rate is 56 kbps. HP compaq Business note book can supports LAN connection, Bluetooth, and Internet. Power It has External power Device and it voltage is AC 120/ 230v Battery 6- cell lithium Ion Technology Battery, It run time up to 4.5 hours. Battery has 1 year warranty. Operating system / software • Microsoft Windows Vista Business, • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Software ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap,Fast,Sleek
Disadvantages: Size,Ram,Lid Scratches Easily

...The main things th HP have done wrong is they have only put 512 DDR2 in to this laptop and i think that this is not enough for windows vista to run smoothly,would be ok for Windows Xp .After a few days i upgraded the memory of the laptop to 2gb ddr2 this is very easy and was cheap only £30. After i did this the laptop was perfect. The touch pad is made from the same plastic the case and i think it is very good.The Graphics are Intel GMA 950 with ...
...it also failed using the HP Backup Software,Worked perfect when tryiing to copy music disk.The Lid on my laptop has got 2 scratches after only 2 month of using.One more problem i have found with this laptop is that the power cable is in the wrong place always seems to be in the way. i would reccomend getting this laptop if you are on a tight budget and if you are not botherd about the size of the laptop(would reccomend Ram Upgrade). ... Read review

Advantages: Sleek And Robust!
Disadvantages: Not Good For Gaming!

I brought this laptop and was very satisfied with it. There are some positives and some negatives to the product. I will start with the disadvantages. It is not as fast as a laptop which has an Intel Core Duo Processor as this product contains a Intel Celeron M. a Core Duo means it can do the 2 things at the same time at the same speed 1 thing would be done on the equivalent Celeron M. I went to get this changed in mine to a Core Duo but it cannot ...
...so please be aware before you buy to get the one that you would like. Also the video card is not good and on the Windows Opta Index Rating it is given 1.0 which is poor and again in this computer cannot be updated unless at a higher cost than a new laptop. Again seriously consider! The battery life is very poor on this machine on high performance it last only 1 Hour and 3 Minutes. There are many advantages to the product with its sleek design ... Read review

Advantages: Crystalbrite display, good processing speed, sturdy enough laptop
Disadvantages: none

Acer Extensa 5220-201G08Mi / Intel Celeron M 550 2.0GHz / 15.4 WXGA / 1GB DDR2 RAM / 80GB HDD / DVD-SM / Vista Home Basic / Laptop / Notebook PC Pros: very affordable Nice to look at Fast processing speed Crystalbrite display Good graphics card Cons: None Wonderful machine, a real value for money as long as you are a homeuser/student or small scale business user who is in the process of setting up his/her own business I know this comes with Cel ...
...I would normally not recommend Acer laptops as I have used a few in the past and they often tend to pack up when used extensively unlike a Lenovo or a Sony, but this is one of those laptops that even Acer can use to prove their reliability, as originally bought on a recommendation from a friend and since then at least two other collegues have purchased the same machien and no faults ... Read review

Advantages: Great overall build quality, great screen, it's fast enough for you old man
Disadvantages: Not much memory, dull looks aren't going to wow the ladies (never stopped me!)

I've recently been able to test this laptop as my stepdad has received one through his work. It's the first time I have seen an HP/Compaq laptop, but I've used many other brands so I'll be mainly using them as a comparison. At first glance, the laptop has a very ordinary design, but when you pick it up you quickly appreciate the build quality. It is quite light, and yet very sturdy, and feels like it could happily take a few knocks ( lucky as my ...
...the keyboard, it feels great to type on and there is no "give" like my own current laptop ( an Acer Ferrari ). The touchpad feels ok but I've never been a big fan of these, so I think I'd stick to my trusty mouse. One thing I was really impressed with is the screen. Although the resolution isn't great for the 15.4" screen, the brightness was amazing. I was able to use it outside in a field on a bright sunny day wihout hassle. Also while in this ... Read review