On the downside, you do have to give up some of the more premium features like water-cooling or an upper-tier processor, but if you're looking to keep things well under the two grand mark, Computer Shopper says this one is about as good a bet as any.

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I'm also expecting a decent cup run this season (for no other reason than the fact we're overdue one) and, if you're looking for a daft bet, what about Well skipper and BBC pundit Stephen Craigan to win the European Golden Shoe thanks purely to own-goals?

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If you somehow managed to skim through the CES mayhem and notice this gem, chances are it immediately landed on your wish list, and if you're looking for an ultralight, well-spec'd, EV-DO-equipped convertible tablet, here's your chance.

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Well, you're looking at that.

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And if you're looking for something exotic, Asia is usually on sale as well.

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However, if you're looking for a model using Google's Android interface and are yearning for a well-designed, easily integrated keyboard solution, or want to play more power-hungry games, the Transformer Prime is a good choice, as long as you can tolerate its software limitations.

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If you're looking for some shelter in the market from the cheaper consumer, some children's apparel companies are doing well even in this tough spending environment.

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The MEDIAS N-04C might well be the hotness in the world of super slim phones right now, but if you're looking for something with a little more oomph and protection against water, then NEC's also got you covered.

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