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Apple MacBook Air

Apple MacBook Air

MSRP  $1,799.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Extremely thin
  • LED backlit display
  • Large touchpad with advanced gesture support
Cons
  • Fairly expensive premium for being thin
  • Only 1 USB port
  • No ethernet port
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34 reviews
49
Apple Macbook (2008)

Apple Macbook (2008)

MSRP  $1,299.00    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • full aluminum body, LED backlighting, NVIDIA graphics
  • runs OSX and Windows and Linux and...
  • a work of art - nicer and more refined than any other consumer notebook
Cons
  • costs more than the previous MacBooks
  • student discount has been reduced from $100 to $50
  • no HDMI or Blu-ray options
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24 reviews
66
Apple Macbook Pro

Apple Macbook Pro

MSRP  $1,999.00    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • Multi-touch glass trackpad
  • Thinner than previous gen @ 0.95"
  • LED Backlit screen.
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Slightly heavier than predecessor
  • Major selling points for NVidia dual GPUs are disabled currently: no Hybrid SLI or on-the-fly switching of the two GPUs
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22 reviews
79
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge

MSRP  $550.00    Released  January, 2010
Pros
  • HDMI output (unlike most business-oriented laptops), VGA as well: extremely flexible!
  • AMD version comes with onboard Radeon 3200 graphics - superior to the Intel GMA found on the Intel-based option
  • TrackPoint and TouchPad
Cons
  • 16:9 display - ideal for media but poorer for productivity and internet browsing
  • glossy lid - cheap looking, fingerprint magnet
  • AMD version has poor battery life in comparison to the Intel version ~5 vs ~8 hours
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5 reviews
80
Sony VAIO CW

Sony VAIO CW

MSRP  $799.99    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • HDMI output
  • dedicated Nvidia graphics on all models - much better than onboard Intel GMA for gaming, media playback
  • affordable price for a Sony
Cons
  • regular battery life (up to 4 hours)
  • thick and heavy
  • No 3G modem option.
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7 reviews
80
Apple Macbook 5th Gen

Apple Macbook 5th Gen

MSRP  $1,300.00    Released  --
Pros
  • intel chip allows you to run windows
  • runs Mac OS X
  • SLot for optical drive .. no tray .... Less dirt to go thru ...
Cons
  • integrated video card not good for gaming
  • Only 2 USB ports
  • dirt shows up easily on case
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28 reviews
61
HP Envy 15 (2009)

HP Envy 15 (2009)

MSRP  $1,799.00    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • very slick design
  • great screen (LED backlight, 1080p resolution)
  • extra battery slice fits underneath the entire laptop which means you don't need to swap out batteries for more life
Cons
  • pretty expensive
  • extra battery slice weighs almost 3 pounds on its own
  • substantial shipping delays
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8 reviews
71
Apple MacBook Pro (2007)

Apple MacBook Pro (2007)

MSRP  $1,999.00    Released  June, 2007
Pros
  • Dual-boot Windows XP/Vista because Intel CPU
  • Great looking laptop. Very sleek and stylish (par for the course from Apple)
  • Great performance with Intel Core 2 Duo
Cons
  • Fairly poor batterly life (~3 hrs of wireless productivity)
  • ExpressCard34 slot instead of PC Card slot
  • has the uncommon Mini DisplayPort instead of HDMI or DVI
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15 reviews
75
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline

Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline

MSRP  $800.00    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • ultra-thin design
  • good balance between expensive ultra-portable and netbook
  • 8-hour battery life (claimed)
Cons
  • poor speakers
  • display quality is lacking - viewing angles, contrast, blacks, etc...
  • Intel GMA graphics
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7 reviews
76
HP G60-519WM

HP G60-519WM

MSRP  $298.00    Released  November, 2009
Pros
  • much more powerful and usable than an equivalently priced netbook
  • extremely low cost
  • ample RAM and disk space
Cons
  • no built in webcam / microphone combo
  • basic Intel GMA 4500M - capable of running 2D applications, and media playback only
  • large and heavy with poor battery life - not good for mobile computing
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7 reviews
77
HP Envy 15

HP Envy 15

MSRP  $1,399.99    Released  January, 2010
Pros
  • more affordable base configuration than the previous generation
  • now comes with a cooler, more power efficient (albeit slower) Core i5 processor
  • comes with fast and ample system RAM and drive capacity - even on the lowest base configuration (4GB DDR3, 320GB 7200RPM HDD)
Cons
  • no optical drive
  • no integrated mobile broadband (3G) option
  • base display is of poor resolution for a 15" display (1366 x 768px) compared to the older, and still available upgrade option (full 1080p - 1920 x 1080px)
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4 reviews
78
HP Pavilion dm3

HP Pavilion dm3

MSRP  $649.00    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • aluminum body
  • lightweight and compact - 4.2 pounds, 1" thick
  • available with switchable discrete graphics from the two major brands
Cons
  • With 13.3 size and 4.0 lbs., this is too big and heavy for it to be portable. The previous model, Dv2 at 12.0 size was more ideal portable in size and weight which HP sadly discontinued.
  • ultraportable design - lightweight and small at the expense of power, not good as a desktop / work laptop replacement
  • Claims an all aluminium body; however the bottom surface is made of an ugly plastic which ruins the style of the device
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10 reviews
75
Lenovo ThinkPad SL410

Lenovo ThinkPad SL410

MSRP  $499.00    Released  November, 2009
Pros
  • affordable price point
  • famous ThinkPad build quality - much higher quality than a comparatively priced device from most other manufacturers
  • famous ThinkPad keyboard and UltraNav
Cons
  • does not employ all of the same high-tech engineering feats as the higher series
  • 16:9 display is not ideal for web browsing, productivity software
  • fewer upgrade options as the higher end series
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5 reviews
83
Lenovo ThinkPad T400

Lenovo ThinkPad T400

MSRP  $1,130.00    Released  July, 2008
Pros
  • allows the option for 1440x900 resolution on a 14.1" screen
  • ATI Mobility Radeon 3000-series runs cool and quiet, and is superior to on board Intel graphics 5-10x
  • Laptop runs cool
Cons
  • function key location is a bit odd - where ctrl should be on the vast majority of keyboards
  • no DisplayPort output - even though it's supported on the discrete graphics models
  • does not come with a DVD writer standard
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11 reviews
63
Lenovo ThinkPad T400s

Lenovo ThinkPad T400s

MSRP  $1,200.00    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • Thinner/lighter/cleaner form factor than original T400
  • Excellent multi-touch trackpad
  • Typical robustness found in ThinkPad lineup
Cons
  • Only integrated graphics available - no advanced video card option
  • questionable value compared to the T400 - less powerful, more expensive
  • storage drive limited to 1.8" form factor
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2 reviews
62
Toshiba Satellite T135-S1309

Toshiba Satellite T135-S1309

MSRP  $650.00    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • Dual core processor
  • amazing battery life - up to 9 hours of use on a single charge
  • ligtweight and compact - 3.9 pounds, 1.4" thick
Cons
  • fingerprint magnet
  • no mobile broadband (3G) options
  • no ExpressCard slot (not upgradable to USB 3.0 etc.)
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3 reviews
85
Sony VAIO CW Series VPCCW13FX

Sony VAIO CW Series VPCCW13FX

MSRP  $800.00    Released  October, 2009

The VPCCW13FX is an mid-range laptop from Sony's VAIO CW Series.  The laptop has a 14" LED-backlit display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.  It features a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 320GB hard drive.  The VPCCW13FX offers built-in WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity as well as...

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0 reviews
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Dell Precision M4400

Dell Precision M4400

MSRP  $1,749.00    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • high powered Core 2 Duo processor
  • NVIDIA Quadro FX 770M with 512mb of dedicated memory will speed up 2D and 3D rendering, gaming and media decoding
  • good amount of storage and memory
Cons
  • expensive - not much of a deal
  • heavy - not great for transportability or mobile computing
  • It is expensive
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9 reviews
64
Dell Latitude Z

Dell Latitude Z

MSRP  $1,999.99    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • solid state storage drive options
  • extremely thin and light for a 16" laptop - 0.55" thick, 4.5 pounds
  • fairly powerful compared to most ultra-portables - dual core processor, DDR3 memory
Cons
  • Intel GMA graphics - poor for anything except basic productivity software, media
  • no 1080p option for the 16" display
  • high price
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6 reviews
54
Lenovo G450

Lenovo G450

MSRP  $499.99    Released  December, 2009
Pros
  • fairly lightweight at under 5 pounds
  • sufficient performance for the majority of computer users
  • affordable price
Cons
  • not customizable / upgradable like Lenovo's other laptop lines
  • older, slower, less energy efficient 2.1GHz T4300 processor
  • poor battery life - far from the claimed 5 hours at around 2-3
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4 reviews
46
Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q880

Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q880

MSRP  $1,900.00    Released  January, 2010
Pros
  • LED backlit keyboard
  • Blu-ray optical drive
  • large 18.4" display with full high definition 1080p resolution
Cons
  • high price
  • poor for mobile computing, massive size and weight (over 10 pounds), poor battery life due to powerful components
  • it seems now at this point in time that when ever the use of an ssd drive is used they feel they can jack up the price.
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4 reviews
71
Asus UL80Vt

Asus UL80Vt

MSRP  $849.00    Released  November, 2009
Pros
  • includes Windows 7
  • great battery life - 11.5 hours claimed for all day computing
  • HDMI output
Cons
  • loaded with Asus bloatware
  • low power ULV Intel processor - slow core speeds are poor for intense applications
  • cheap high gloss plastic enclosure
ProSCORE
2 reviews
88
Dell Studio 14z (2009)

Dell Studio 14z (2009)

MSRP  $649.00    Released  July, 2009
Pros
  • no optical media drive - makes it lighter
  • light-weight at 4.30 lbs
  • highly configurable
Cons
  • Dell laptop build quality leaves a lot to be desired compared to high end system manufacturers such as Lenovo and Apple
  • no optical media drive - must download software or use a USB DVD drive
  • gets hot
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5 reviews
76
Asus UL30A

Asus UL30A

MSRP  $699.99    Released  August, 2009
Pros
  • lightweight - 3.74 pounds
  • great battery life for all day computing (up to 12-hours claimed)
  • affordable compared to previous generation ultra-portables
Cons
  • Intel GMA 4500MHD - superior to the common netbook chip, however still poor compared to other onboard and discrete options from Nvidia and ATI
  • ULV Intel Core 2 Solo is designed for power savings, single core and lower clockspeed will mean slower operation for intensive tasks - not suited as a dedicated desktop replacement device
  • no optical drive
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3 reviews
79
Asus K70IO

Asus K70IO

MSRP  $799.99    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • large display with close to full high definition resolution
  • dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 120M graphics, capable of playing new games, outputting full 1080p high definition media
  • LED backlit display
Cons
  • large and heavy (9.3 pounds)
  • 1600 x 900px resolution is not enough for full 1080p
  • no Blu-ray drive
ProSCORE
3 reviews
67
Apple MacBook 1.83GHz White (2006)

Apple MacBook 1.83GHz White (2006)

MSRP  $1,099.00    Released  May, 2006
Pros
  • It's mac...
  • looks beautiful
  • It's not Windows...
Cons
  • slow
  • osx tiger
  • bad battery life
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6 reviews
47
Sony VAIO Z

Sony VAIO Z

MSRP  $2,000.00    Released  July, 2008
Pros
  • amazing battery life
  • the latest chipset - including 802.11N, improved Intel graphics
  • 13.3" is a sweet spot - small and light but functional
Cons
  • Only 2 usb connectors. Card readers inconveniently located at the middle-front.
  • fairly expensive - like any luxury super thin and light notebook
  • can not enable Intel Core 2 Due Virtualization technology
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7 reviews
76
Gateway NV7802u

Gateway NV7802u

MSRP  $649.99    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • comes with Windows 7
  • HDMI output
  • large 17.3" LED backlit display with 720p capable 1600 x 900px resolution
  • capable components - 2.2GHz dual core processor, ample memory and drive space
Cons
  • Intel GMA graphics - only capable of media playback and basic applications, horrendous for gaming or applications that require 3D rendering
  • keyboard keys feel cheap
ProSCORE
3 reviews
91
Dell Studio 15 (2008)

Dell Studio 15 (2008)

MSRP  $899.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • Loud speakers
  • Multi-touch trackpad
  • GPU uses GDDR3 VRAM (Studio 1555 and 1557)
  • Comfortable keyboard
Cons
  • Loud under GPU intensive operations
  • (Studio 1555) 1394a port
ProSCORE
2 reviews
85
Acer Aspire 5810 Timeline

Acer Aspire 5810 Timeline

MSRP  $750.00    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • ultra-thin design - less than 1" thick
  • faster than a netbook with proper Core 2 Solo CPU
  • DDR3 memory
Cons
  • performance is poor compared to thicker and less energy efficient dual core options
  • not that light considering its thinness (5.3 pounds)
  • Intel GMA graphics
ProSCORE
3 reviews
77
Toshiba Portégé M800

Toshiba Portégé M800

MSRP  $850.00    Released  May, 2008
Pros
  • 13.3" screen for good portability without sacrificing too much size
  • fairly light compared to most 13.3" laptops (4.3 pounds) - good for transportability and mobile computing
  • more than powerful enough for regular day-to-day computing tasks
Cons
  • large amount of keyboard flex
  • tons of bloated Toshiba crap-ware
  • keyboard can be annoying for English-only users
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5 reviews
55
Asus N81Vp

Asus N81Vp

MSRP  $1,250.00    Released  September, 2009
Pros
  • great performance for the price
  • great performance for the size
  • graphics card can play more graphic intensive games like Crysis on decent settings
Cons
  • Under 3 hour battery life isn't good, with no bigger options available
  • performance comes at the cost of size and weight
  • shiny surfaces attract fingerprints
ProSCORE
2 reviews
75
Asus G51J

Asus G51J

MSRP  $1,499.00    Released  December, 2009
Pros
  • comes with Windows 7
  • extremely powerful - quad-core Core i7 processor, 4GB DDR3 memory, dual 320GB drives, dedicatd Nvidia graphics
  • affordable price considering the performance
Cons
  • thicker and heavier than your standard 15" laptop
  • loaded with crappy Asus bloatware
  • simply an upgraded version of the G51VX-RX05 (released in August)
ProSCORE
2 reviews
69
Dell Inspiron 1525

Dell Inspiron 1525

MSRP  $999.99    Released  May, 2008
Pros
  • HDMI output
  • 1440x900 resolution on a 15.4" screen
  • highly customizable
Cons
  • fairly expensive considering what you get
  • Intel GMA X3100 - worst of the worst
  • 1280x800 resolution on a 15.4" screen
ProSCORE
9 reviews
68
Dell Adamo

Dell Adamo

MSRP  $1,999.00    Released  March, 2009
Pros
  • extremely thin (0.65-inch vs the 0.76-inch Macbook Air)
  • 128GB SSD storage
  • background-lid keyboard
Cons
  • Intel graphics
  • extremely expensive
  • regular laptop battery life (2.5 hours)
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9 reviews
32
Asus K40IN

Asus K40IN

MSRP  $799.00    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • Affordable budget system.
  • Excellent for a student.
  • Native 720p display.
Cons
  • Processor in the X1 and X2 models somewhat underwhelming (Pentium 4200 and 4300 respectively)
  • Battery life only about 2 hours, despite only 65 watts max power consumption. Limited instead by small battery size, and the compartment does not allow a larger battery.
  • RAM & Hard Drive not user serviceable, whole unit must be disassembled.
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2 reviews
77
Lenovo ThinkPad T410si

Lenovo ThinkPad T410si

MSRP  --    Released  February, 2010
Pros
  • highly customizable directly from the manufacturer
  • more affordable than the T410s for those who do not require the full power of a Core i5 processor
  • comes with Windows 7
  • world famous ThinkPad build
Cons
  • unnecessary variation in the line - only thing different is the processor, should simply be a downgrade option in the regular configurations
  • 'i' naming convention might be misleading to uninformed consumers - usually stands for improved
ProSCORE
1 review
80
HP Pavilion dv8

HP Pavilion dv8

MSRP  $1,999.99    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • comes with Windows 7
  • large 18.4" display with full 1080p capable resolution
  • HDMI output
Cons
  • poor build quality, plastic enclosure
  • potential durability issues based on previous generations
  • Screen display resolution limited to 1080P. Cannot go higher.
ProSCORE
5 reviews
76
Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q830

Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q830

MSRP  $1,450.00    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • backlit keyboard
  • powerful components - Core i7 processor, DDR3 memory, dedicated Nvidia graphics with 1GB of VRAM
  • HDMI output
Cons
  • display is not 1080p
  • off-center touchpad
  • glossy plastic enclosure - cheap looking, fingerprint magnet
ProSCORE
3 reviews
78
HP G71-340US

HP G71-340US

MSRP  $779.99    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • affordable price
  • respectable battery life considering its size
  • comes with Windows 7
Cons
  • Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics - cannot be used for any gaming whatsoever
  • comes loaded with a ton of bloatware
  • 16:9 screen aspect ratio is not ideal for internet browsing, productivity software (too wide)
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3 reviews
62
Lenovo ThinkPad X100e

Lenovo ThinkPad X100e

MSRP  $449.00    Released  January, 2010
Pros
  • ultra-portable form factor - compact 11.6" display, under 3 pounds
  • includes both a multi-touch trackpad and trackpoint - whereas the X200 leaves out the trackpad
  • affordable starting price point
Cons
  • limited port selection - no HDMI / DisplayPort
  • unimpressive battery life doesn't measure up to the rest of the X series / ThinkPad lineup, poor for an ultraportable
  • hinges are not the same over-engineered metal design that has come standard on all ThinkPad laptops
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2 reviews
78
Dell XPS M1330

Dell XPS M1330

MSRP  $2,200.00    Released  July, 2007
Pros
  • Looks better than most Dell laptops
  • HDMI out is convenient
  • Performs well while maintaining small size and light weight
Cons
  • Expensive.
  • 4-cell battery doesn't last long
  • Overheat problem for nVidia graphic card
ProSCORE
14 reviews
75
Samsung X520

Samsung X520

MSRP  $1,000.00    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • HDMI output
  • comes with Windows 7
  • great battery life - up to 9 hours for all day computing
Cons
  • Intel GMA graphics - poor for any gaming or intensive 3D applications
  • slow 1.3GHz ULV processor - poor for processing intensive applications
  • 16:9 display is not poor for internet browsing, productivity applications (too wide)
ProSCORE
2 reviews
74
Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid

Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid

MSRP  $999.99    Releases  June, 2010
Pros
  • great claimed battery life of 8 hours in tablet mode, 10 hours in laptop mode
  • extremely slim
  • respectable price for a 2-in-1 design
Cons
  • seperate storage, operating system experience, etc... can get frustrating for the average every-day user
  • pre-production display has horrible viewing angles
  • pre-production Skylight interface is quite laggy
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2 reviews
81
Apple MacBook 2.0GHz Black (2006)

Apple MacBook 2.0GHz Black (2006)

MSRP  $1,499.00    Released  May, 2006
Pros
  • Plenty powerful, runs OSX smoothly
  • Has the looks, still an eye catcher
  • Above average battery run-time, up to 4 hours normal use
Cons
  • Needs an adapter cable to attach a projector
  • Housing has average build quality, shows some flex
  • motherboard or what they say logic board can get damaged quite easy
ProSCORE
8 reviews
64
Asus K50AB

Asus K50AB

MSRP  --    Released  January, 2010
Pros
  • powerful mobile graphics - capable of playing the latest games, media
  • LED backlit display
  • high definition 720p capable display
Cons
  • highly suspect battery life claim
  • the 6 hour battery claim is plane fraudulent - it gets around 2.5 hours in practice
  • hard to get performance graphic card (radeon 4570 hd in my case and experiance) to work on windows 7
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6 reviews
63
Asus NX90Jq

Asus NX90Jq

MSRP  $2,500.00    Releases  April, 2010
Pros
  • breaks the touchpad into two, places them on the left and right - ambidextrous, arguably more ergonomic, mirrors a desktop experience, good texture
  • large 18.4" 1080p capable display
  • HDMI output
Cons
  • speakers distort at loud volumes
  • extremely high price
  • far from portable - 18.4", over 10.5 pounds
ProSCORE
2 reviews
75
Lenovo IdeaPad U330

Lenovo IdeaPad U330

MSRP  $649.00    Released  May, 2009
Pros
  • Light weight
  • HDD protection
  • DDR3
Cons
  • Construction of the screen is not sturdy
  • USB port (2 only)
  • glossy screen
ProSCORE
1 review
64
Sony VAIO Nebula FW

Sony VAIO Nebula FW

MSRP  $809.99    Released  November, 2009
Pros
  • limited edition
  • large 16.4" display with 720p capable resolution (1600 x 900px)
  • quality Sony build
Cons
  • uses older DDR2 memory
  • 1080p display and 512MB Radeon card are not available together
  • upgrades are costly
ProSCORE
1 review
64
Apple MacBook

Apple MacBook

MSRP  $999.00    Released  October, 2009

Apple's second generation MacBook is a 13'' laptop aimed at the average student and computer user. With major revisions from the 2006 version, the new MacBook has picked up many notable features from the MacBook Pro, including a unibody design, a glass trackpad, and an LED-backlit display. The new MacBook is lighter and more durable than...

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Sony VAIO X

Sony VAIO X

MSRP  $1,299.00    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • ultra-light and compact - 1/2" thick, 1.5 pounds
  • great battery life - designed with all day computing in mind
  • ideal for the road warrior - small, light, awesome battery life (claimed) and built in WWAN
Cons
  • extremely expensive
  • powered by an Intel Atom processor - even less powerful than similarly priced Core 2 Solo / ULV ultra-portables
  • glorified netbook
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7 reviews
52
Sony VAIO SR Series

Sony VAIO SR Series

MSRP  $1,500.00    Released  July, 2008
Pros
  • extremely small and light - half a pound less than the new aluminum MacBook
  • LED backlight improves blacks, lasts longer than CCFL, contains no mercury etc...
  • strong recent processor and a high amount of RAM (3GB standard)
Cons
  • only 2 USB2 ports - and very few advanced connectivity options (no HDMI, no eSATA, no firewire etc...)
  • 1280x800 resolution (same found on the MacBook)
  • fairly expensive for what you get - a fairly common thing with Sony laptops
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5 reviews
82
HP Envy 13 (2009)

HP Envy 13 (2009)

MSRP  $1,699.00    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • lightweight and thin (3.74 pounds, <1" thick)
  • high resolution LED backlit display (1600 x 900px) - superior colour gamut than the Envy 15
  • comes with the latest generation, powerful ATI Radeon HD 4330 graphics chip with 1GB of dedicated RAM
Cons
  • not the best value - closer to the underpowered ultra-portable side, quite expensive
  • only 2 USB ports
  • poorly implemented touchpad
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4 reviews
68
Lenovo IdeaPad Y550

Lenovo IdeaPad Y550

MSRP  $549.00    Released  March, 2009
Pros
  • powerful internals - Intel Core 2 Duo processors, DDR3 memory
  • slick aesthetic
  • multi-touch trackpad
Cons
  • relatively small keyboard
  • pales in comparison to the world renowned ThinkPad series
  • mediocre battery life - (poor is too harsh)
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5 reviews
78
Sony VAIO FW Series VGN-FW590FFD

Sony VAIO FW Series VGN-FW590FFD

MSRP  $1,070.00    Released  January, 2009

The VGN-FW590FFD is a mid-range laptop from Sony's VAIO FW Series.  The laptop has a 16.4" LED-backlit widescreen display with a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels.  It features a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4GB of DDR2 memory and a 500GB hard drive.  The VGN-FW590FFD offers built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity...

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Lenovo IdeaPad Y510

Lenovo IdeaPad Y510

MSRP  $649.00    Released  February, 2008
Pros
  • 6-in-1 memory card reader
  • Rugged construction
  • Value-priced Lenovo
Cons
  • No HDMI output
  • Built on the now outdated Centrino platform
  • Mediocre battery life at around 4 hours
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3 reviews
83
MSi X-Slim X410

MSi X-Slim X410

MSRP  $735.00    Released  September, 2009
Pros
  • lightweight and compact - weighs around 3.3 pounds, 1" thick
  • 720p capable display resolution
  • optional external DVD / Bluray drives
Cons
  • slower AMD Neo single core processor, DDR2 667MHz RAM, and older onboard ATI graphics
  • non-disclosed battery life - probably inferior next to Intel ULV consumer options
  • high price compared to comparable ultra-portables
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3 reviews
50
Asus K50IJ

Asus K50IJ

MSRP  $650.00    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • affordable price
  • LED backlit display
  • capable of displaying high definition 720p media
Cons
  • heavy and large size - poor for use on the go
  • Intel GMA graphics is no good for anything but standard media, desktop applications
  • Battery life is ridiculously short no matter which setting you use. Sound does not go loud enough.
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8 reviews
75
Dell Vostro 1400

Dell Vostro 1400

MSRP  $550.00    Released  --
Pros
  • Great value laptop with Intel Core 2 Duo performance
  • Lightweight - 5.4 lbs
  • Huge savings on dell.com
Cons
  • No webcam
  • Vista only - no XP downgrade or Linux option
  • Dell MediaDirect won't play Netflix rentals
ProSCORE
6 reviews
67
Sony VAIO Z Series VGN-Z820G/B

Sony VAIO Z Series VGN-Z820G/B

MSRP  $1,850.00    Released  January, 2009

The VGN-Z820G/B is an ultraportable professional laptop from Sony's VAIO Z Series.  The laptop has a 13.1" LED-backlit display with a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels.  It features a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4GB of DDR3 SDRAM and a 320GB hard drive.  The VGN-Z820G/B is designed with a DVD SuperMulti drive, NVIDIA...

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0 reviews
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Lenovo ThinkPad X301

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

MSRP  $2,000.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • famous ThinkPad build quality
  • LED backlit high definition 13.3" display (1440 x 900px)
  • solid state storage drive standard
Cons
  • very expensive
  • Intel GMA graphics only - no switchable graphics options, only good for basic 2D applications and media
  • poorer value - energy efficient components are very expensive, not as powerful / versatile as cheaper models from Lenovo
ProSCORE
3 reviews
64
HP Envy 15 BEATS Edition Series

HP Envy 15 BEATS Edition Series

MSRP  $2,299.99    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • powerful high end internal components - Core i7 processor, DDR3 memory, ATI Radeon 4830 w/ 1GB of dedicated memory
  • LED backlit full 1080p capable display
  • slick all-black enclosure
Cons
  • high price
  • Beats audio - stupid marketing, Monster cable, cheap celebrity endorsements
  • includes DJ software - silly for those who just want a nice laptop
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5 reviews
68
HP ProBook 5310m

HP ProBook 5310m

MSRP  $699.00    Released  September, 2009
Pros
  • Light
  • Thin
  • HDD shock protection
  • 1366 x 768 pixels in 13.3" screen
Cons
  • no numeric keypad
  • no optical drive
ProSCORE
1 review
78
Dell Vostro V13

Dell Vostro V13

MSRP  $449.00    Released  December, 2009
Pros
  • very attractive brushed aluminum enclosure
  • slim and lightweight at 0.65", 3.5 pounds
  • affordable price
Cons
  • not customizable like consumer-targeted units from Dell
  • basic connectivity - 2 USB, VGA output
  • single DIMM slot
ProSCORE
2 reviews
64
Acer TravelMate Timeline TM8471-8818

Acer TravelMate Timeline TM8471-8818

MSRP  $899.00    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • lightweight for a 14" notebook at only 3.5 pounds
  • HDMI output
  • comes with Windows 7
Cons
  • slow 1.3GHz individual core speed - poor for applications that require a lot of power
  • Intel GMA graphics - not powerful enough for games, 2D applications and media only
  • sacrifices performance for mobility and battery life
ProSCORE
2 reviews
50
Sony VAIO Signature Collection Z VGN-Z890GNE

Sony VAIO Signature Collection Z VGN-Z890GNE

MSRP  $2,400.00    Released  January, 2009

The VGN-Z890GNE is a laptop from Sony's VAIO Signature Collection Z Series that is designed for professional use.  The laptop has a 13.1" LED-backlit display with a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels.  It features a 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6GB of DDR3 SDRAM and a 128GB solid state drive.  The VGN-Z890GNE is...

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0 reviews
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MSI X340

MSI X340

MSRP  $849.00    Released  May, 2009
Pros
  • 1,366 x 768px resolution
  • lightweight - 2.8 pounds
  • slim body
  • good balance between power and mobility
  • HDMI output
Cons
  • single configuration - no SSD option
ProSCORE
2 reviews
92
Dell Studio 17 (2008)

Dell Studio 17 (2008)

MSRP  $799.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • numpad included
  • color options are very cool and fit multitudes of styles
  • keys are very responsive and comfortable
Cons
  • on the heavy side
  • sd/mmc/ms card slot is very finnicky and you can get your cards stuck if your not careful
  • gets pretty hot
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3 reviews
72
Dell Studio XPS 16

Dell Studio XPS 16

MSRP  $999.00    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • good combination of style and power
  • many customizations available through Dell's website
  • backlit keyboard
  • beautiful RGBLED screen display
Cons
  • leather could have been put to better use as a wrist rest
ProSCORE
2 reviews
88
HP EliteBook 8540p

HP EliteBook 8540p

MSRP  $1,249.99    Released  February, 2010
Pros
  • second hard disk instead of optical drive possible
  • robust case
  • long runtime
  • docking station available
  • USB 3.0
Cons
  • 16:9 display
ProSCORE
1 review
86
Toshiba Satellite A500

Toshiba Satellite A500

MSRP  $639.00    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • Good looking.
  • good performance
  • comfortable keyboard
  • very sensitive mousepad
Cons
  • screen looks washed out
  • Battery lasts around 2:15 hours
ProSCORE
1 review
67
Asus UL30Vt

Asus UL30Vt

MSRP  --    Released  November, 2009
Pros
  • comes with Windows 7
  • ample RAM and disk capacity
  • switchable graphics (without reboot) - Intel GMA for enhanced battery life, cool & quiet operation, Nvidia discrete graphics for powerful 3D performance
Cons
  • no optical drive
  • CPU with slow individual clock speed - biggest limiting factor when playing games, using power hungry applications
  • Turbo-mode overclocking requires a reboot
ProSCORE
2 reviews
80
Apple Macbook Pro (2008)

Apple Macbook Pro (2008)

MSRP  $2,799.00    Released  February, 2008
Pros
  • LED option available on top of the line 17" version
  • Macbook Air inspired multi-touch trackpad
  • Faster Penryn Core 2 Duo Processor
Cons
  • GeForce 8600M GT is showing its age; some newer games run slowly at high resolutions
  • no Blu-Ray drives available, not even external ones
  • MacOS X doesn't support Blu-Ray playback, and can burn Blu-Ray only with 3rd party software
ProSCORE
7 reviews
65
Dell Adamo XPS

Dell Adamo XPS

MSRP  $1,499.00    Released  January, 2010
Pros
  • solid aluminum body
  • very thin and light - (1/2" thick, 1.5 pounds) great portability
  • backlit keyboard
Cons
  • this type of thinness is not intriguing from a usability standpoint
  • not pretty
  • makes you look stupid
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3 reviews
45
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450

Lenovo IdeaPad Y450

MSRP  $649.00    Released  March, 2009
Pros
  • affordable base configuration
  • multi-touch touchpad
  • option for dedicated graphics (unlike the majority of cheaper Lenovo notebooks)
Cons
  • relatively small keyboard
  • mediocre battery life
  • IdeaPad series is not available directly from Lenovo in some countries
ProSCORE
5 reviews
79
Lenovo Thinkpad T61

Lenovo Thinkpad T61

MSRP  $743.23    Released  May, 2007
Pros
  • excellent keyboard
  • high-res display available (1680×1050)
Cons
  • screen longevity issues
ProSCORE
2 reviews
75
MSI GX620

MSI GX620

MSRP  --    Released  July, 2008
Pros
  • good screen resolution and graphics card for gaming
  • HDMI, eSATA included
  • Has 4GB of RAM and 512 in the GPU
  • Good specs for the Price.
Cons
  • poor availability
  • very poor amount of RAM - need at least 2GB to game - preferably 3-4, 512-1GB is not enough to run Vista
ProSCORE
3 reviews
69
Asus UX30

Asus UX30

MSRP  $1,000.00    Released  August, 2009
Pros
  • Thin & Lightweight
  • Led backlight
  • CPU ultra low-voltage
ProSCORE
1 review
100
Toshiba Satellite L505-S5990

Toshiba Satellite L505-S5990

MSRP  $640.00    Released  January, 2009

The L505-S5990 is an affordable, entry-level laptop from Toshiba's Satellite L500 series.  The laptop has a 16" widescreen LCD display with Toshiba's TruBrite technology.  It features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3GB DDR2 SDRAM and a 320GB hard drive.  The L505-S5990 is designed with a standard DVD SuperMulti drive and a built-in webcam and microphone. ...

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0 reviews
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Gateway EC1435u

Gateway EC1435u

MSRP  $399.99    Released  October, 2009

The Gateway EC1435u is the midrange version of three ultra-compact notebooks (EC1409u, EC1430u, and EC1435u) released in October 2009. It features an Intel dual core Celeron processor(SU2300), 2GB of DDR2 RAM(expandable to 4GB), and a relatively small 160GB SATA hard-disc drive. It retails for the same price as the EC1409u(Single core Celeron) because it hosts...

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0 reviews
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