The price of the average laptop has almost halved in the last two years. And while it is true to say that prices will constantly fall, there is no better time than right now to buy an affordable laptop. The machines we’re looking at in this group test may not offer cutting-edge specifications, but they do offer more than enough in the way of processing power, as well as storage space. There was a time when opting for a budget laptop meant settling for second-best. No more. Manufacturers have smartened their act up and now offer competitive machines, specifically designed with this price range in mind. If you’re on a limited budget, but need the flexibility that a laptop has to offer, we’re sure you’ll be impressed with the machines on test.

Prices correct at time of writing

CONTENTS:

ACER ASPIRE 1363WLMI
AVERATEC 6240
ELONEX SOLITON PROWIRE/150SR
MESH POWERVIEW 3.06GHZ WLX
TINY C725 PRO E01202
WATFORD ARIES PRECISION 1101