Laptops

The Lenovo IdeaPad U310 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 crams in a powerful Intel® Core™ i3 processor and a speedy 4Gb of memory.

Get everything done fast thanks to a 24Gb 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 downloads, and an impressive battery will give you up to 8 hours of life on the move.

The 13 inch widescreen display, HD graphics and built-in stereo speakers make the most of your websites, photos and movies. The Lenovo IdeaPad U310 ultrabook's built-in webcam lets you enjoy face-to-face video chats via Skype.

Thanks to the rise of cloud-based storage, network sharing, USB flash drives and the competitive cost of external hard drives (available separately), an optical drive is not included with this ultrabook to ensure it is as slim and lightweight as possible.

Useful info:

• Ultrabook - inspired by Intel®
• 21mm thick
• Intel® Core™ i3-3217U processor
• Battery life of up to 8 hours
• 4Gb memory
• 500Gb hard drive / 24Gb SSD
• 13 inch LED-backlit display (1366 x 768)
• Integrated graphics
• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
• Webcam with mic
• Windows 8 Home Premium
• HDMI, 2x USB 3.0, USB 2.0
• Weight: 1.7kg
• Lenovo IdeaPad U310 ultrabook

LENOVO Helpline: 0844 249 1112. Colour: Graphite.

The Lenovo IdeaPad U410 ultrabook gives you the best in high specification computing in an incredibly portable format.

Weighing only 1.7 kg 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®
• 21 mm 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)
• 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: 1.8 kg
• Lenovo U410 ultrabook – Aqua Blue

LENOVO helpline: 0844 2491112. Colour: Blue.

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. You can use the built-in HD webcam to enjoy face-to-face video chats with via Skype.

Your HP notebook 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.

Designed with your lifestyle in mind, other great features of the HP Pavilion G6-2288sa 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.

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.

Useful info:

• Intel® Core™ i5-3210M processor
• 6GB RAM
• 750GB hard drive
• 15.6 inch HD (1366 x 768) display
• 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 g6-2288sa notebook – White

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

One TAICHI, Two Screens – Endless Flexibility

The Asus TAICHI™ is an incredible fusion of laptop and tablet for unparalleled mobile flexibility.

Laptop Mode - Lift the lid with one smooth motion and TAICHI becomes a fully featured notebook. The Full HD 11.6 inch or 13.3 inch screen features IPS technology for a vibrant image with wide viewing angles. The backlit keyboard with ambient light control and large multi-touch touchpad make light of productivity tasks, too.

Tablet mode - Close the lid and TAICHI instantly be becomes a tablet with an 11.6 inch or 13.3 inch Full HD display.

Mirror Mode - TAICHI is more than just a mere table or notebook - mirror mode offers a unique way to share information. Mirror mode shows the same image on both back-to-back screens, so it’s perfect for showing a presentation without the need for a bulky projector or clumsy external monitor, or sharing a movie without worrying about where everyone will sit. IPS technology gives a wide 178° viewing angle.

Dual Screen Mode - In Dual Screen mode, TAICHI is no longer one computer - it’s two. Each back-to-back screen can be used separately with different apps: one with the keyboard and multi-touch touchpad; the other with the multi-touch screen and stylus.

Useful info:

• Intel® Core™ i7-3537 processor

• 4Gb DDR3 RAM

• 256Gb Solid State drive

• 11.6 inch (1920x1080) Full HD display

• Intel® UMA Graphics

• HD Dual Webcam

• Integrated 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi; Bluetooth

Bang & Olufson ICEpower® Audio

• Windows 8 Home Premium

ASUS helpline: 08701 208340. Colour: Black.

The Acer Aspire V3-771 is an outstanding big screen laptop featuring a high powered Intel® Core™ i7 processor, built-in Blu-ray player and a stunning 17 inch HD display.

An Intel® Core™ i7-3632 processor, Windows 8 and a seriously speedy 8Gb of RAM ensure everything happens quickly and smoothly, while a massive 1Tb (1000Gb) SATA hard drive gives you storage room for up to 280,000 digital photos, 250, 000 MP3s, 440 hours of DVD standard video or 120 hours of HD video.

The large 17 inch widescreen display portrays stunning visuals in HDTV 16:9 cinematic format – perfect for enjoying HD movies on the built-in Blu-ray player.

LED technology consumes less energy than traditional CCFL displays, yielding over 30% power savings for a longer battery life.

The Aspire V3 also features professionally tuned speakers with Dolby® Home Theater® v4 for cinema-quality sound that makes the most of your music, movies and web browsing.

The Acer Aspire V3 laptop's USB 3.0 port allows the transfer of data to and from external devices 10x faster than the previous generation. HDMI connectivity allows you to easily connect your V5 to any compatible TV or monitor.

Enjoy video chats with family and friends anywhere around the world via Skype using the built-in webcam.

Useful info:

• Intel® Core™ i7-3632 Processor
• 8Gb DDR3 RAM
• 1Tb hard drive
• 17 inch LED-backlit display (1366 x 768)
• Blu-ray DVD combo drive
• Dedicated 1Gb graphics
• USB 2.0, USB 3.0, HDMI
• Dolby v4 Sound
• 4.5 hour battery
• Microsoft Windows 8 Home Premium
• Acer Aspire V3-771 Laptop

ACER helpline: 0871 760 1000. Colour: Black.

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® Pentium® processor, giving you lower running costs, better multi-tasking and great visuals.

The Acer Aspire E1 also features a speedy 8Gb RAM and a 1Tb (1000Gb) hard drive, giving you the capacity to store up to 280,000 digital photos, 250,000 MP3s, 440 hours of standard video or 120 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:

• Intel® Pentium® B960 processor
• 8Gb RAM
• 1Tb SATA hard drive
• 15.6 inch display
• DVD/RW drive
• Integrated graphics
• Multi-in-one card reader
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Webcam
• Windows 8 Home Premium

ACER helpline: 0871 760 1000. Colour: Black.