Intel Core i5

The Lenovo IdeaPad U410 ultrabook gives you the best in high specification computing in an incredibly portable format.Weighing only 1.7kg and ultra slim at less than one inch thick, this Lenovo ultrabook still manages to cram in a powerful Intel® Core® i5 processor and a seriously speedy 4Gb of memory. Get everything done fast with the Lenovo IdeaPad U410 ultrabook, with an SSD hard drive that boots up quicker and generates less heat than a normal drive. You also get a 2 second Fast Start from sleep mode, so you can get on with it without hanging about.USB 3.0 connectivity delivers faster download, while the one aspect of this Lenovo ultrabook that does take its time is the battery, which will give you up to 8 hours, so you can get plenty done on the move.The 14 inch widescreen display, HD graphics and built-in stereo speakers give you superb enjoyment of websites, photos and movies.Lenovo Smart Update automatically updates your mailbox, IM chats and social networks even while your ultrabook is asleep.The Lenovo IdeaPad U410 ultrabook's built-in webcam lets you enjoy face-to-face video chats around the world via Skype.

• Useful info:
• Ultrabook - inspired by Intel®
• 21mm thick
• Intel® Core® i5-3317U processor
• Fast boot-up
• Battery life of up to 8 hours
• 4Gb memory
• 1Tb hard drive / 24Gb SSD
• 14 inch LED-backlit display (1366 x 768)
• Dedicated 1Gb Graphics
• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
• Webcam with mic
• Windows 8 Home Premium
• Stereo speakers
• HDMI, 2x USB 3.0, USB 2.0
• Weight: 1.7 kg.

LENOVO Helpline: 0844 249 1112. Colour: Red.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 laptop gives you powerful, fuss-FREE computing and Windows 8 for an outstanding price. With a quick and efficient Intel® Core™ i5-3210m processor and a seriously speedy 8Gb of RAM, you can do everything fast, including multitasking such as downloading a movie while you surf the net. The Lenovo Z580 laptop also includes a 15.6 inch display that is perfect for browsing your favourite sites, enjoy your digital photos or watching a film through the built-in DVD optical drive. With a huge 1Tb (1000Gb) hard drive you've got storage space for up to 280,000 digital photos, 250,000 MP3s, 440 hours of SD video or 120 hours of HD video. Lenovo DirectShare lets you synchronize files with another laptop without having to connect to the internet, while VeriFace face recognition technology is a secure way to log in to your Lenovo laptop. Lenovo Energy Management extends your battery life, increasing the amount of time you can go unplugged when you're out and about. The handy RapidBoot feature will get you online in seconds. The Lenovo Z580's built-in webcam is ideal for enjoying face to face chats with friends and family around the globe via Skype (broadband connection required).

Useful info:

• Intel® Core™ i5-3210m processor
• Windows 8 Home Premium
• 8Gb RAM
• 1Tb hard drive
• 15.6 inch HD display (1366 x 768)
• WiFi
• Bluetooth
• 2Gb GT635 Dedicated graphics
• Blu-ray drive
• HDMI
• USB 2.0 and 3.0
• Dolby Home Theatre v4
• Stereo speakers with extra bass
• Intelligent TouchPad
• 5-in-1 card reader
• 720p HD webcam
• Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 laptop.

LENOVO helpline: 0802 535 9183.

This fast and versatile Sony Vaio E Series laptop is built around a powerful Intel® Core™ i5 processor and comes in a stylish wrap-over design.

Keep bang up to date with news, sport and all your social networking wherever you roam and also enjoy outstanding entertainment on the move.

Enjoy movies, games or photos on the superb 15.5 inch HD display and built-in DVD optical drive. Everything sounds superb thanks to xLOUD and Clear Phase technologies that boost speaker volume levels without distortion.

There's no hanging about - the one-touch 'WEB' button lets you power up and surf the internet in seconds without having to fully boot up the laptop.

A powerful Intel® Core™ i5-3230M processor makes easy work of all your everyday computing jobs and multitasking, backed up by a speedy 4Gb RAM and 640Gb hard drive, giving you storage space for up to 182,000 digital photos, 160,000 MP3s, 280 hours of DVD quality video and 76 hours of HD video.

You can also use the built-in webcam for face-to-face chats with friends anywhere in the world via Skype. The Sony VAIO E Series laptop comes with an up-to-date software package, including Windows 8 Home Premium.

Useful info:

• Intel™ Core® i5-3230M processor
• Microsoft Windows 8 Home Premium
• 4Gb RAM, 750Gb Hard Drive
• 5.5 inch display (1366 x 768)
• DVD optical drive
• Integrated graphics
• HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 3.0
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.0
• Webcam
• Sony Vaio E Series laptop VE1513Q1E - Black

SONY helpline: 0870 240 2408. Colour: Black.

The Samsung NP550P5C laptop has the graphics, processing power and sound to make the most of all your multimedia pleasures.

Thanks to Intel® HD Graphics 4000 and JBL speakers with a subwoofer, all your web surfing, video watching, gaming and music sounds and looks fantastic.

An Intel® Core™ i5 processor and speedy 8Gb of RAM ensures everything happens quickly, so you can get on with the fun rather than waiting around for things to download or buffer.

A 15.6 inch HD LED-backlit display produces impressively sharp images and bold colours – perfect for movie and music lovers, this Samsung Series 5 laptop will give you first-class entertainment wherever you are, from relaxing on the sofa to killing time on the train.

A massive 1Tb (1000Gb) hard drive gives you storage room for up to 280,000 digital photos, 250,000 MP3s, 440 hours and DVD standard video or 120 hours of HD video.

The Samsung NP550P5C laptop gives you plenty of connectivity with WiFi, 2 high-speed USB 3.0 ports and a 4-in-1 card reader. You can use the built-in webcam to enjoy face to face video chats with people around the world via Skype.

Useful info:

• Intel® Core™ i5-3210M processor
• 15.6 inch HD LED display (1366 x 768)
• 1Tb (1000Gb) hard drive
• 8Gb RAM
• 3 JBL speakers with subwoofer
• DVD Drive
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth4.0
• 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0
• Multi Card Slot 4-in-1
• Size: 367.9 x 242.8 x 29.9 mm
• Intel® HD Graphics 4000
• 1.3 megapixel HD webcam
• Samsung NP550P5C laptop - Silver

Music and movie lovers will find their perfect partner in the HP Pavilion g6 notebook, with its HD display and outstanding sound.

The 15.6 inch HD screen is LED backlit to give you outstanding vivid colours and lifelike contrast so make the most of all your video, web browsing and digital photos.

In combination with Altec Lansing speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio, all your web browsing, films and music bursts into life, ensuring you’ve always got first-class entertainment wherever you roam.

The HP Pavilion g6 has a built-in DVD/CD drive and you can also store lots of your favourite multimedia thanks to a 750Gb hard drive. You can use the built-in HD webcam to enjoy face-to-face video chats with friends and family around the world via Skype.

Your HP laptop also comes with a built in HP Connected Music package, giving you access to the Universal Music catalogue and offering you the chance to win tickets to exclusive music events.

Other great features of the HP Pavilion g6-2287sa notebook include CoolSense technology that stops it overheating (no more hot legs!) and ProtectSmart, which keeps your files safe from bangs and knocks. The HP g6 notebook is available in a range of colours.

Useful info:

• Intel® Core™ i5-3210M processor
• 6GB RAM
• 750GB hard drive
• 15.6 inch HD display(1366 x 768)
• Intel graphics
• 802.11 b/g/n WiFi,
• 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 headphone-out, 1 microphone in
• HP TrueVision HD Webcam with mic
• Altec Lansing speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio
• Microsoft Windows 8 (64 bit)
• HP Pavilion g6-2287sa notebook

HEWLETT-PACKARD helpline: 0844 369 0369. Colour: Purple.

The great value Acer E1 laptop gives you reliable performance, handy multimedia tools and convenient connectivity to make your daily computing an easy-going pleasure.

With a superb combo of high-tech hardware and smart design, the Acer Aspire E1 laptop is your indispensable companion for life on the go. Enjoy access to social networking, the internet and emails on the move thanks to built-in WiFi, organise your files, listen to your music, watch movies and much more.

The Acer E1 laptop's 15.6 inch screen is perfect for viewing your digital camera pictures, playing games or watching films through the DVD optical drive. LED technology consumes less energy than traditional CCFL displays, yielding over 30% power savings.

It's powered by a cutting-edge Intel® Core™i5 processor, giving you lower running costs, better multi-tasking and great visuals.

The Acer Aspire E1 also features a speedy 8Gb RAM and a 750Gb hard drive, giving you the capacity to store up to 210,000 digital photos, 180,000 MP3s, 320 hours of standard video or 90 hours of HD video.

The Acer Aspire E1 laptop comes with an up-to-date software package, including Windows 8 Home Premium. You can also use the built-in Acer Crystal Eye HD webcam to enjoy video chats via Skype.

Useful info:

1. Intel® Core™ i5-3230M processor
2. 8Gb RAM
3. 750Gb SATA hard drive
4. 15.6 inch display
5. DVD/RW drive
6. Integrated graphics
7. Multi-in-one card reader
8. 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
9. Webcam
10. Windows 8 Home Premium

ACER helpline: 0871 760 1000. Colour: Black.