The Samsung R580 - Decent Battery

The Samsung R580 Laptop (£689) is the South Korean electronics giant’s entry-level multimedia machine. This newest version is the first to feature a processor from Intel’s Core i5 family, and
offers excellent power, performance and portability at a very reasonable price that won’t break your wallet. The first thing to notice about the laptop is its fashionable design. Instead of implementing a dull, matt-black look, Samsung R580 has opted for an interesting red and black patterned finish. Looking on both the lid and chassis itself, it will not be to everyone’s tastes, but surely Is not offensive and will stand out in the crowd.

The 15.6-inch screen panel may not boast the high resolution of the Packard Bell or Sony, yet it is just as vivid with excellent colour reproduction, while also being very bright.This makes it ideal for photographers or video makers looking for a colourful and accurate panel.
The keyboard boasts an isolated-key style, with plenty of space between the keys making it hard to miss-hit aletter. It’s also a very intuitive keyboard and we were typing at full speed very quickly.

HP ProBook 6440b : Solid Build with Lighscribe Technology

Hewlett-Packard (HP) is the world’s number one manufacturer of laptops, and creates a broad range of laptops and notebooks. The ProBook series is aimed chiefly at small and medium-sized
businesses,and although the HP ProBook 6440b (£793) may not boast some of the bells and whistles of other laptops, it’s still a solid choice for the business-minded user.

This is thanks to the various business features the laptop boasts. HP’s 3D Drive Guard technology provides increased protection for your data,so that if you’re carrying around vital business files and folders, you can relax safe in the knowledge that they will survive the odd bash and bump on the road.

The14-inch TFT screen features a matt screen coating, this means you won’t have to worry about distracting reflections in bright light. The laptop also boasts a good battery life of 324 minutes, which is only bettered by the Asus here. This means that you won’t have to worry about running out of power mid-presentation, and also saves you lugging the charger around.