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The Samsung 300E laptop gives you big brand reliability and a stunning performance that you can take with you anywhere.A 15.6 HD LEDbacklit display produces the sharpest images and boldest colours with the most accurate widescreen representation of movies and games. Stylish twotone silver body.A 7 hour battery life is perfect for a day on the move whether youre a professional out on the road or a student between lectures. An Intel Core i3 processor can handle multitasking with ease and 500Gb hard drive gives you room for up to 142000 digital photos 125000 MP3s 220 hours and DVD standard video or 60 hours of HD video.The addition of genuine Windows 7 Home Premium means everyday tasks are much simpler and its unique Fast Start technology also lets you wake your notebook from sleep mode within seconds of opening the lid or pressing the power button.With Samsungs PhoneShare you can even connect to the Internet using your smart phone so you can browse socialize or send emails wherever you are.You can use the builtin webcam to enjoy face to face video chats with people around the world via Skype. For truly stunning performance you can upgrade to an Intel Core i5 processor see catalogue number YW37R.Useful info:Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)7 hour battery lifeIntel Core i3 processor4Gb RAM500Gb Hard Drive15.6 LED HD (1366 x 768) 16:9 display802.11b/g/n WiFiBluetooth V3.0 High SpeedWebcamHD (High Definition) AudioSRS 3D Sound Effect/Mic Noise Suppression3 watt Stereo Speaker (1.5 W x 2)6cell batterySamsung 300E laptop SAMSUNG helpline: 0845 726 7864.

The Samsung 300V carries an impressive range of features at a midrange price and has the kind of good looks youll want to take with you everywhere.Samsung understand that time is precious and the Fast Start feature gets you on the web as quickly as possible and resumes instantly from sleep just open the lid and youre back on the web.A 15.6 inch HD LEDbacklit display produces impressively sharp images and bold colours to make the most of your browsing movies and games.The Samsung 300V laptops 4Gb of RAM ensures everything happens quickly and the 500Gb hard drive gives you room for up to 142000 digital photos 125000 MP3s 220 hours and DVD standard video or 60 hours of HD video.A battery life of up to 7 hours is perfect for a day on the move whether youre a professional out on the road or a student between lectures.Samsungs Power Plus battery is designed for the long haul still retaining an impressive 80% of capacity after 1000 charges ensuring you can rely on your laptop for a full days work year after year.The Samsung 300V laptop gives you plenty of connectivity with WiFi Bluetooth 3 USB ports and a 4in1 card reader.You can use the builtin webcam to enjoy face to face video chats with people around the world via Skype. This Samsung laptop is also available with a highspec 6Gb of RAM and a massive 750Gb hard drive see catalogue number 9YQFK.Useful info:Intel Pentium Dual Core processor4Gb RAM500Gb hard drive15.6 inch display (1366 x 768)DVD SuperMulti driveFast Start featureWiFiWebcam3x USB 2.0; HDMICard reader 4in1Speakers: 2x 1.5 wattSamsung 300V laptop Blue Colour: Blue.

Perfect for a busy day on the move the Asus Eee PC 1025CE netbook features the latest Cedar Trail Intel Atom processor to give you an incredible battery life of up to 14 hours.This ultramobile 10.1 inch netbook laptop is impressively lightweight at just 1.25kg making the Asus Eee PC 1025CE an affordable essential for professionals and students alike.With high speed 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0 you can stay connected and a builtin 0.3 megapixel Smart webcam also lets you enjoy facetoface chats with colleagues family and friends via Skype.The 320Gb hard drive gives you storage space for up to 91000 digital photos 80000 MP3s 140 hours of DVD quality video or 38 hours of HD video.The Asus 1025CE netbook comes with Windows 7 Starter and Express Gate Cloud which allows users to get online in an instant without the need to boot in to Windows.The Asus Eee PC 1025CE netbook is also available in Blue (23E7Y) and Purple (23EBK).Useful info:Intel Atom dual core processor1GB DDR3 RAM320GB hard driveSuperb battery life up to 14 hours10.1 LEDbacklit WSVGA (1024 x 600) displaySupports Full HD 1080p video playback802.11 b/g/n WiFi Bluetooth 2.1USB 3.0Builtin Smart webcamWindows 7 StarterColour: WhiteAsus Eee PC 1025CE netbook ASUS helpline: 0870 120 8340. Colour: Addict Pink

The Fizzbook Spin has been built specifically for education being designed and then approved by the toughest critics - teachers and students. As a total classroom solution the Fizzbook Spin provides netbook e-reader and touchscreen tablet functionality complemented by a suite of classroom software thats included as standard.The hand-held durable device has been built to withstand the classroom environment compact and light-weight whilst still powerful enough to provide students with software optimised for education. Its used as an aid to teaching across the curriculum and lesson spaces moving between classes within a portable secure trolley. Its education focus and durable design means it is also adopted by schools as a personal device on a one per child basis.SpecificationProcessor Intel Atom N450 Single Core 1.66GHz 512K L2 CacheOperating System Genuine Windows 7 StarterMemory 1GB DDR2 800MHZ capped at 667Mhz busHard Drive 250GBGraphics Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150Screen LCD Display 10.1 inch WSVGA (1024 x 600) Resistive touch panelOptical Drive NoSpeakers 2 x 1.0 Watt with 2 channelMicrophone Integrated single analogPower 6-cell 56WHr Li-IonCamera 1.3 MP Integrated Webcam (standard on all configurations)Bluetooth NoWireless Wireless 802.11b.g.nWarranty 1 Year

Are you looking to stay in touch with friends and family while you’re on the go? Then the Acer Aspire One D255Enetbook will suit you.Ideal for students mobile professionals and youngsters the One D255E is ultra-portable and as light as a feather. You can slip it in your bag and be on the go in an instant without having to worry about it weighing you down.Have great entertainment at hand wherever you go on foot with the Acer Aspire One D255EWhite netbook.Processor Intel Atom N550 Processor (1.66GHz) RAM 1GB RAM Hard Drive 250GB HDD Operating System Windows 7 StarterScreen 10.1 LED Screen Optical Drive None Bluetooth No Notebook Camera Integrated Warranty 1 Year "

Make the most of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 with this product key card, activating on a PC with preloaded Office 2010 software. Practical package A comprehensive suite of tools is provided so that you can work quickly and effectively, whether dealing with household matters or homework thanks to the included Word 2010, Excel 2010, PowerPoint 2010, and OneNote 2010. Wonderful Word Word 2010 features a new and improved Find facility and improved Navigation Pane. The inclusion of co-authoring allows users to edit papers and share ideas at the same timea s well as Multiple user-access across differing locations and devices using a web browser or even a Windows Smartphone to amend files offers superb versatility. With enhanced picture - editing tools and a host of other exciting features, Word 2010 heralds a new era in your way of working. Excel in your work The spreadsheet application Excel 2010 introduces new ways to analyse, manage and share information to help you work more effectively and decisively. Upload files to the web and work simultaneously with others for easy communication, while in addition a new level of sophistication has been enabled in your data presentations thanks to more control over styles and icons, and with improved data bars. Accomplish your goals confidently, with the multi-featured Excel 2010! Capture your audience To create the presentations which will wow your audience, PowerPoint 2010 includes brand-new audio and visual functions. New and upgraded tools for video and photo editing, along with exciting new transitions and animations, make PowerPoint 2010 the ideal application for making an impression. Online and Smartphone facilities let you edit your work from multiple locations and devices for added convenience. Office Home and Student 2010 also includes OneNote 2010, which provides the ideal environment for gathering information in free-form fashion. Capture and store text, photos, video, and audio notes, and use OneNote seamlessly in conjunction with other Office applications as a place to gather information and ideas! Discover a new way of working, and be inspired by Office Home and Student 2010 .

The Samsung 300V carries an impressive range of features at a midrange price and has the kind of good looks youll want to take with you everywhere.Samsung understand that time is precious and the Fast Start feature gets you on the web as quickly as possible and resumes instantly from sleep just open the lid and youre back on the web.A 15.6 inch HD LEDbacklit display produces impressively sharp images and bold colours to make the most of your browsing movies and games.The Samsung 300V laptops 4Gb of RAM ensures everything happens quickly and the 500Gb hard drive gives you room for up to 142000 digital photos 125000 MP3s 220 hours and DVD standard video or 60 hours of HD video.A battery life of up to 7 hours is perfect for a day on the move whether youre a professional out on the road or a student between lectures.Samsungs Power Plus battery is designed for the long haul still retaining an impressive 80% of capacity after 1000 charges ensuring you can rely on your laptop for a full days work year after year.The Samsung 300V laptop gives you plenty of connectivity with WiFi Bluetooth 3 USB ports and a 4in1 card reader.You can use the builtin webcam to enjoy face to face video chats with people around the world via Skype. This Samsung laptop is also available with a highspec 6Gb of RAM and a massive 750Gb hard drive see catalogue number 2ZQFR.Useful info:Intel Pentium Dual Core processor4Gb RAM500Gb hard drive15.6 inch display (1366 x 768)DVD SuperMulti driveFast Start featureWiFiWebcam3x USB 2.0; HDMICard reader 4in1Speakers: 2x 1.5 wattSamsung 300V laptop Pink Colour: Pink.

VMware Fusion 4 makes it a breeze to run Windows and Mac applications side by side with incredible speed and reliability. With more than 90 new features including optimization for today's multicore Macs and OS X Lion it's never been easier to run Windows on a Mac without rebooting. ; ; Brought to you by the worldwide leader in virtualization VMware Fusion is built from the ground up for the Mac and gives home users students and business professionals the ultimate Windows experience on the Mac. ; ; VMware Fusion 4 is an entirely new release loaded with more than 90 new features ; Designed for OS X Lion with Windows programs integration to Launchpad and Mission Control ; Brand-new user interface to offer an even more mac-like experience in running Windows and Mac applications side-by-side without rebooting ; Turbocharged performance with up to 2.5x faster 3D ; Run OS X Lion in a virtual machine ; Install from the included USB key or DVD (box product only) ; Migration assistant for Windows: All the software needed to bring your entire PC to your Mac and make the most of your Windows software investment ; Learning centre to help you make the most of VMware Fusion 4 with easy to view video tutorials. ; ; Who needs VMware Fusion 4? ; PC Users who are considering moving from a Windows PC to a new Mac and who would like the added piece of mind of bringing their entire PC to their new Mac or who would simply like to make the most of their Windows software investment. ; ; Mac users who are missing specific Windows only applications and who are looking for an easy fast and reliable fastest way to run Windows and Mac applications side-by-side without rebooting. These applications can range from a variety of apps not available on the Mac platform such as Microsoft Access Internet Explorer personal finance apps business specific apps or web sites and Windows games. ; ; Switchers: It couldn't be easier to move to a new Mac with the built-in Migration Assistant for Windows which easily brings your entire PC (Windows OS applications and files) to your new Mac using a standard Ethernet cable. ; ; Home Users: Use Windows-only peripherals Windows based applications and 3D games directly on your Mac without rebooting. ; ; Students teachers and academic staff: From special applications to use in the lab to statistical packages and software that accompanies textbooks or Internet Explorer based websites VMware Fusion gives the academic world the best of both worlds. ; ; Business Professionals: Bring Windows-only business-critical applications such as Microsoft Access Project Visio AutoCAD 3D professional apps or Internet Explorer websites and get down to business on the Mac with VMware Fusion.

The Fizzbook Spin has been built specifically for education being designed and then approved by the toughest critics - teachers and students. As a total classroom solution the Fizzbook Spin provides netbook e-reader and touchscreen tablet functionality complemented by a suite of classroom software thats included as standard.The hand-held durable device has been built to withstand the classroom environment compact and light-weight whilst still powerful enough to provide students with software optimised for education. Its used as an aid to teaching across the curriculum and lesson spaces moving between classes within a portable secure trolley. Its education focus and durable design means it is also adopted by schools as a personal device on a one per child basis.SpecificationProcessor Intel Atom N450 Single Core 1.66GHz 512K L2 CacheOperating System Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32BitMemory 1GB DDR2 800MHZ capped at 667Mhz busHard Drive 250GBGraphics Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150Screen LCD Display 10.1 inch WSVGA (1024 x 600) Resistive touch panelOptical Drive NoSpeakers 2 x 1.0 Watt with 2 channelMicrophone Integrated single analogPower 4-cell 7.4V (2200mAh cell) Li-Ion BatteryCamera 1.3 MP Integrated Webcam (standard on all configurations)Bluetooth NoWireless Wireless 802.11b.g.nWarranty 1 Year