25 February 2009 13:00 GMT / By Ben Crompton
Yesterday we brought you a netbook which, for some, might not pack enough of a punch.So today we thought we'd bring your attention to the Sony VAIO AR71M, available from Cdiscount for £649.98 down from its RRP of £899.99.
The Vaio comes with a 17-inch display 1440 x 900 resolution and integrated webcam.
Not only that but along with the 2.1GHz intel Core 2 Duo Processor you'll get a 4GB RAM and a 300GB hard drive.
Other specs include a NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT graphics card, Blu-ray combo drive, three USB 2.0 ports and 90 minutes battery life.
Measuring 410 x 35 x 290mm and weighing in at 3.8kg it's not the lightest or smallest on the block but for the serious laptop user, at this price, this could be well worth your consideration. Hardware, Sony, Cdiscount, Daily Tech Deal, Laptops

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