Systemax Cyclone 6125

Advantages: Fast, Large Screen, Great keyboard, 4Hour battery life
Disadvantages: Looks dated, screen casing a bit flimsy, small HDD and Memory

...I first discovered the NX6125 in a local computer shop, and wasn't particularly drawn to it's business-like, dark and plain looks. The specification sheet didn't look too impressive either, but after finding out this marvel only cost £459 I was keen to look deeper! Closer inspection revealed some hidden secrets - a multi-card reader, fingerprint scanner, 4 hour battery life and an ATI Radeon Xpress 200M PCI Express graphics card all made the NX6125 seem like a real bargain. So I bought one! After a full charge at home, Windows reported 4 hours and 14 minutes of battery, dropping to 2 hours and 35 under heavy load (CPU tests and defragmenting!) This turned out to be 4 hours and 9 minutes, and 2 hours 24 when actually left and timed. Both tests were with Wireless LAN off, the screen set to 50% brightness, and power management... Read review

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Advantages: Good quality, customisable, good support
Disadvantages: Return to base warranty

...When my old PC finally gave up, I went to the Simply Computers website to check on prices (www.simply.co.uk). I'd been using Simply for a number of upgrades on previous PC's and had even built my previous PC using parts supplied by them. Their expertise had been well proven in the past. Building a PC from scratch is not really an option now, since system prices are so cheap now. I decided to check some of the computer superstores as well, but found that they were offering a lot of old stock at rather expensive prices. Systemax was, to me, the obvious route , since they allowed me to specify exactly what I wanted from a huge range of components. They also have some suggested systems, if you don't want to spend the time choosing each individual component. Being able to choose what parts of the PC I wanted allowed me to make use... Read review

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Advantages: Solid and Reliable
Disadvantages: Running costs

...The Xerox Phaser 6125vn comes from a long line of thoroughbreds, Xerox are experts at turning out solid printers and they even look good. The print quality is more than adequate and there print speed is ok too. This printer is great for small offices, Estate Agents seem to like them and I can see why, they are reliable and ideal for printing house info with colour pictures of "nice fixer uppers". There are a couple of drawbacks however, Xerox toner is not cheap so running costs can be a little on the high side, also getting this printer repaired once its out of warrantee can be frustrating, Xerox will repair but there prices go through the roof and getting parts is an expensive and torturous ordeal if you want to fit them yourself, I have to order bits from France and it can take up to 14 days. Having said that The Xerox Phaser 6125vn... Read review

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