Ikaros Studios, Naxos

Advantages: Quiet, Good looking
Disadvantages: Button under the dvd draw

...After weeks of searching the internet for a new computer, I finally settled for the Dell Studio 540. I have owned this computer for a little over two months now, and have to say, that I am quite pleased with it?s performance. When it was delivered it was well packed, and all the glossy parts of the base unit were covered with protected covering, which takes a few moments to peel off. Everything was pre-installed so I didn?t need to use the enclosed windows vista operating disc, or drivers. Once I plugged it in, the first thing I noticed was how quite it was compared to my old pc, the first few seconds it?s just a wee bit loud, but even that is still quieter than my old pc, but it soon settles down to just a whisper. If there are any gripes with this pc then it as to be the button that is pressed to open the dvd tray. Opening the tray is... Read review

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Advantages: Close to The Beach
Disadvantages: The Rooms in the Original Building are Quite Dated

...The Choice... My passion for browsing holiday brochures on cold dismal nights continued, the hubby fancied the Cyclades- a group of Greek Islands scattered across the Aegean sea of Greece - for a change from our usual choices of Crete, and Kos etc.- and as ever it was left to me to choose the appropriate dwelling for our two weeks.away. I decided on Naxos, only accessible by ferry via a chartered flight to Mykonos (if partaking in a package), the largest Island in the Cyclades.. The week before Christmas of 2004 I booked and paid a small deposit of £90 to Kosmar - a Greek holiday specialist in the UK - the balance of £600 was due the following June - plenty of time to save. The hubby wanted to book flights and accommodation separately but I like the security of a package holiday! The Outbound Journey We leave Brum... Read review

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Advantages: Wide Screen, Integrated Webcam & Card Reader,WiFi Access, Blue-ray Drive, Two Headphone Ports
Disadvantages: Mic Problem, No Bluetooth Access

...I bought my Dell Studio Laptop approx. 1 year before, I love it. It has many integrated funtions which make my life easy. I use it while travelling, in college and at home to get help for my studies and online research. I watch DVDs, connect it to my LCD TV and take much more benifits. Using integrated webcam I can see my family and friends while chatting. Memory card reader helps me to transfer music files easily on my mobile phone. One good thing that I like, it has support for two headphones at same time. Internet access is with WiFi card and fast ethernet port. It came with latest optical drive technology, Blue-ray. Also good to watch CD and DVDs. I like its physical look and colour.... Read review

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