
Packard Bell EasyNote TV review
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Parent company Acer recently announced it had repositioned Packard Bell right at the budget end of the market, so what can the EasyNote TV offer at a low price?
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Parent company Acer recently announced it had repositioned Packard Bell right at the budget end of the market, so what can the EasyNote TV offer at a low price?

The Packard Bell EasyNote range might not be as well known as Dell's Inspiron or HP's Pavilion brands, but it has established itself as a home for mid-level laptops at budget-level prices.

Not the best-looking laptop in the land, but it offers excellent portability
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Packard Bell sells its EasyNote MB White (£600 inc. VAT) through PC World, making it ideal if you like to try before you buy.

Packard Bell may not be known for its leading-edge innovations but, along with Asus, it is the first company to launch a 7-inch laptop. The Packard Bell EasyNote XS20 (£499 inc. VAT) is made from plastic and feels tough and solid.