It may not have the unibody design of the MacBook but the body still feels very solid. With its full metal jacket and slot-loading DVD drive, Dell's XPS 14Z can arguably be seen as a cheaper alternative to Apple's MacBook Pro. Meanwhile, the Intel Core i3 processor and generous 6GB of RAM help it tackle intense computing tasks. It's not just about looks though the slim aluminium shell provides robust protection from knocks and bumps. We've seen a huge number of laptops this year that have failed to excite our eyes with their plain, boring designs, so the attractive blue shade of the Timeline X was a refreshing change and one that is sure to appeal to the more style-conscious.
We take a look through our top 10 favourite laptops of 2011. With so many varieties being pushed out by a plethora of manufacturers, there's a laptop to suit everyone's needs and budget. The advent of the ultrabook genre saw razor-sharp laptops, crammed full of high-performance components, just begging to tackle demanding tasks on the move.ĭesktop replacement laptops are just as popular as ever, offering massive high-resolution screens and enough muscle to satisfy all but the most hardcore of users. The last 12 months have seen a remarkable number of machines being offered with huge amounts of power shoved inside increasingly slim bodies. The technology world is moving at an incredible pace and laptops are no exception to this.
