Intel inside: Six of the best affordable PC laptops

Budget machines to leave you quids in and spoilt for choice

Product Roundup The continued stagnation of the PC market is bad news for manufacturers, but good news for anyone who needs an affordable new laptop. Manufacturers are having to offer great value in order to attract buyers, and this means that you can now get some really attractive laptops that'll do the business for a good few years in the 500-600 bracket."