Full HD Laptops: Sony Vaio VPCEC1, Toshiba Qosmio X500

Sony Vaio VPCEC1

Product unavailable Our suggested alternatives: Editor's Choice Medion ERAZER X6813 (MD 97762) Five-Star MacBook Apple MacBook Pro 17 inch 2011 Day-to-Day Computing Dell Inspiron 15R (N5110)

We're at the opposite end of the scale from netbooks this week with two Full HD, Blu-ray laptops.  Sony and Toshiba have both brought out the big guns to produce powerful, comfortable laptops.

Sony's new Vaio E range is being billed as comfortable, powerful and affordable, but the manufacturer hasn't scrimped on quality in producing the Sony Vaio VPCEC1, an all-rounder with no big weaknesses.  This laptop even had a few surprises in store for us …

Toshiba, meanwhile, is hitting back with the X500.  It has great display whose 1080 lines enjoy excellent contrast.  The Toshiba Qosmio X500 isn't lacking in powerful though and will allow you to enjoy the most powerful games of the moment.

> Test: Sony Vaio VPCEC1
> Test: Toshiba Qosmio X500

> Product Survey: Laptops

> Buyer's Guide: Laptops

> Buyer's Guides: Our Pick of The Best Products