Strong gaming performance ; Well priced ; Portable ; Good battery life

No IPS ; Visually unimpressive ; Slightly plasticky ; Sound could be better

This is one of the most powerful gaming laptops we've reviewed in a while. It won't blow you away in terms of gaming performance, but it's certainly enough to play the majority of games at higher settings and the price isn't out of this world.

Build Quality, Performance, Specification, Battery Life, Striking Design, Excellent storage upgrade options, Value For Money

Poor on-board audio, Noisy Blu-ray drive, Loud system fans when under load, Design may not be to everyone's taste

With the decreasing sales of laptops as seen over the last few years, a manufacturer has to offer something special to draw the attention of buyers away from tablets, especially with such a range of specifications and options from a plethora of...

Fresh looking lid (outstanding bright yellow, making it visible as soon as you enter the room). However, laptop is a discreet black when open. Great gaming power with top of the range components. Nice upgrade capabilities. Two HDD slots, allowing for a...

Pressing the space key takes a bit of stretching of the left thumb (and getting used to). Also, pressing the spacebar on any of its edges tends not to register the keypress - before getting used to this it is a bit frustrating. The dedicated buttons...

It is very strong and fast. Win 8 loading is maximum 15 seconds usually less.

It is very strong and fast. Win 8 loading is maximum 15 seconds usually less

Fresh looking lid (outstanding bright yellow, making it visible as soon as you enter the room). However, laptop is a discreet black when open ; Great gaming power with top of the range components ; Nice upgrade capabilities. Two HDD slots, allowing for...

Pressing the space key takes a bit of stretching of the left thumb (and getting used to). Also, pressing the spacebar on any of its edges tends not to register the keypress - before getting used to this it is a bit frustrating ; The dedicated buttons...