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The Ethos laptops run on Intel's latest Core i5 and Core i7 processors and include an Advanced Micro Devices ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5000 series graphics card, allowing playback of full high-definition DVDs. The laptops can also be bought with Blu-ray Disc drives.

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Whilst the build quality impacts on usability, the keyboard is otherwise excellent. Using the isolated-style, each key is cut through an individual hole in the chassis. All keys are very responsive and there is a full numeric keypad for easy data input.Rounding out the package is impressive storage and connectivity. The 500GB hard drive will easily hold a family's files, while 802.11n Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet provide high-speed wireless and fixed connections.

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The first thing that struck us when unpacking the X120 was the feel and look of quality. It’s all rounded edges and silver trim, and it feels solid too. The 25mm thinness of the laptop is accentuated by the way that the ports stick out of the curve of the underside of the main chassis.

The 11.6-inch wide-screen display uses LED backlighting and features 720p HD native resolution (that's 1,366x768, with a 16-to-9 aspect ratio). Flash playback on Hulu.com is perfectly smooth; the HD display is gorgeous, and videos play beautifully. Watching DVDs via the internal optical drive is also a pleasant experience, PA3307U-1BRS,with the screen's horizontal viewing angle approaching 180 degrees. Vertical viewing is somewhat limited, however, and the picture looks washed out quickly when you tip the screen up or down.

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