Laptops > From 17" to 19" Laptops

Advantages: Full size comonents, Large Screen, Large HDD
Disadvantages: Acer after sales service

...replacement than a laptop. Acer has now discontinued this model of laptop so you will only be able to purchase this second hand, now this is where the big problem occurs. My laptop started to have issues with overheating when Hyper threading was enabled and then the DVD-RW stopped working when burning CD's. The laptop was purchased from new and was about 9 months old. I logged a call with Acer support and to start with was pleasantly surprised ...
...5 day turn around on the repair. 5 days came and went, so did a week, 2 weeks, 3weeks. I chased and got no feedback. I escalated and chased, escalated and chased. After 4 weeks the laptop was returned, it still over heated, the DVD-RW would not even read a disc, the USB ports did not work and there was a crack in the case. Eventually after a total of almost 3 months I received a replacement laptop, as they no longer made this model I received a different ... Read review

Advantages: Looks sexy, very easy to use, high-quality components
Disadvantages: Large and heavy but who cares?

...To complete the package, Toshiba provide their own insurance policy. It costs considerably less than the warranty which the PC shop will invariably try to saddle you with and provides excellent cover. This really is a great machine - extremely reliable, very sexy and it does everything. I've looked at many others in the year or so since I bought mine, but I wouldn't trade it for any of them. Highly recomended. Go on. Treat yourself. You deserve it. ... Read review

Advantages: Powerful, two keyboards, full size screen
Disadvantages: heavy weight, barely portable

This is a no-nonsense notebook with a huge, bright screen and many functionalities. However, sometimes, I experience minor dysfunctions of certain keys. USB-ports are available on the back and the right side of the laptop; other ports are also available so that a impressive range of devices can be connected to the system. Owner's manual can be improved, as is the case with many new products. After all, this is excellent value for money and reliable, ... Read review

Advantages: Graphics, Sound, Storage, Display COOL VALUE
Disadvantages: Battery life, cost

...4.5 hour(s) OS provided Apple MacOS X 10.3 Service / Support 1 year warranty Note: The specs shown here are for the base configuration of this product. The features of the base model may not match the reviewed model, and vendor configurations may vary due to changing product specifications and availability. The resolution of the display is great. Real DVD quality with smooth scrolling - better than my desktop monitor. The standard battery has been ...
...is a bigger and better version of apples laptop family, it will last you for years before you'll need to consider upgrading. Dont be scared about the switch to an Apple - they still run most of your PC favourites - and they are after all a status symbol!! ... Read review

Advantages: Massive screen, awesome speakers, great Toshiba reliability.
Disadvantages: A bit big to be highly portable.

Toshiba are probably the most reputable and credible notebook computer makers. The Satellite P20-S103 has a lot of novelty factors but is also a high quality machine. It is a true multimedia notebook computer. It's strengths are it's power, ease of use, massive screen and awesome speakers. It is definatly one of the more powerful notebooks out there. The screen is one of the nicest I have ever seen, extra wide and very bright. The speakers are the ...
...is a fairly heavy machine and much wider and bulkier then your typical notebook. Having said that, it is still far more portable then a desktop. As with most Toshiba notebooks, this is a great machine but you do pay a premium for it's high quality and reputation. ... Read review