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We all like value for money, and when it comes to laptops that often means exploring the budget and mid-range options: these markets are both huge and incredibly competitive. However, build quality, s

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SCORE PRICE As reviewed, £866 (£999 inc VAT) from microsoft.com I have been begging Apple to release a purple MacBook for years, so when I found out that the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch would com

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SCORE PRICE £750 (£900 inc VAT) from johnlewis.com The Asus Zenbook A14 is proof that you don’t need to spend a fortune for a stylish thin and light laptop. In fact, signs of having been built to a bu

Not everybody has the budget for the latest flagship slim-and-light laptop, creative powerhouse or ultimate games machine. Luckily, as this group test proves, you don’t need to. There are plenty of hi