Packard Bell EasyNote RS65-M-700

And, in the end, it's this competition that delivers the killer blow. The Q310 is faster, lighter, boasts better battery life and, crucially, nigh on £100 cheaper too. That's not to say the RS65 doesn't have anything going for it - it is by far the most attractive Packard Bell laptop we've seen - but, at this price, you'd have to fall head over heels in love with its esoteric looks to choose it over the Samsung.

Author: Matthew Sparkes