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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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28 reviews
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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
  • 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
  • Expensive
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15 reviews
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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...
  • half a pound lighter than any previous MacBook
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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21 reviews
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HP Envy 15

HP Envy 15

MSRP  $1,799.00    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • 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
  • very slick design
Cons
  • pretty expensive
  • extra battery slice weighs almost 3 pounds on its own
  • substantial shipping delays
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5 reviews
73
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
  • Doesn't allow smaller sized optical drives to be inserted... Only standard sized CDs and DVDs
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26 reviews
60
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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5 reviews
54
HP G60-519WM

HP G60-519WM

MSRP  $298.00    Releases  November, 2009
Pros
  • extremely low cost
  • ample RAM and disk space
  • large quality 15.6" display with 720p capable resolution (1366 x 768px)
Cons
  • no built in webcam / microphone combo
  • basic Intel GMA 4500M - capable of running 2D applications, and media playback only
  • keyboard and touchpad are offset to the left due to the number pad
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5 reviews
74
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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8 reviews
64
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge

MSRP  $550.00    Releases  January, 2010
Pros
  • HDMI output (unlike most business-oriented laptops), VGA as well: extremely flexible!
  • affordable price
  • comes with Windows 7
Cons
  • AMD version has poor battery life in comparison to the Intel version ~5 vs ~8 hours
  • webcam is only 0.3MP (seriously?)
  • large display bezels
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2 reviews
74
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
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Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Tablet

Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Tablet

MSRP  $1,406.30    Released  May, 2007
Pros
  • has the TrackPoint - typing / mouse usage switching much faster than with touchpad
  • great battery life - 5 hrs and more
  • compact and lightweight
Cons
  • integrated speaker is just mono
  • no DVI or HDMI output for external monitor/projector, not even on docking station!
  • no trackpad
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2 reviews
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Sony VAIO CW

Sony VAIO CW

MSRP  $799.99    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • affordable price for a Sony
  • includes Windows 7
  • HDMI output
Cons
  • not the greatest value - relatively high price for standard previous-generation components
  • thick and heavy
  • uses older DDR2 memory
ProSCORE
4 reviews
78
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
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
ProSCORE
13 reviews
82
HP Pavilion dm3

HP Pavilion dm3

MSRP  $649.00    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • available with switchable discrete graphics from the two major brands
  • 10-hour battery life for all day computing
  • lightweight and compact - 4.2 pounds, 1" thick
Cons
  • 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
  • WAY overpriced for the performance it offers
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6 reviews
76
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
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HP Envy 13

HP Envy 13

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
ProSCORE
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
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.
ProSCORE
8 reviews
75
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
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
  • does not come with a DVD writer standard
  • weight - still quite heavy, can be configured over 5 pounds
ProSCORE
7 reviews
67
Dell Studio 14z

Dell Studio 14z

MSRP  $649.00    Released  July, 2009
Pros
  • light-weight at 4.30 lbs
  • DisplayPort and HDMI outputs
  • DDR3 memory standard
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
ProSCORE
4 reviews
76
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline

Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline

MSRP  $800.00    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • good balance between expensive ultra-portable and netbook
  • ultra-thin design
  • 8-hour battery life (claimed)
Cons
  • poor speakers
  • Intel GMA graphics
  • display quality is lacking - viewing angles, contrast, blacks, etc...
ProSCORE
5 reviews
76
Asus K50AB

Asus K50AB

MSRP  --    Releases  January, 2010
Pros
  • powerful mobile graphics - capable of playing the latest games, media
  • high definition 720p capable display
  • ample RAM and drive capacities
Cons
  • highly suspect battery life claim
  • a bit plain looking
  • the 6 hour battery claim is plane fraudulent - it gets around 2.5 hours in practice
ProSCORE
5 reviews
69
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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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
  • high price - starts at $2000
ProSCORE
4 reviews
80
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
  • 4-cell battery doesn't last long
  • Expensive.
  • Lacks Blu-Ray/HD-DVD option
ProSCORE
13 reviews
78
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
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
  • low power ULV Intel processor - slow core speeds are poor for intense applications
  • loaded with Asus bloatware
  • cheap high gloss plastic enclosure
ProSCORE
1 review
79
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
Apple iBook G4 12-inch

Apple iBook G4 12-inch

MSRP  $999.00    Released  --
Pros
  • Sudden motion sensor protects the harddrive
  • Standard battery retains life, even after many cycles
  • Two USB 2.0 Ports
Cons
  • Standard hard drives are only 40 GB
  • No 1/8" audio in port
  • Prone to hinge failures
ProSCORE
3 reviews
63
Lenovo IdeaPad Y650

Lenovo IdeaPad Y650

MSRP  $1,049.00    Released  March, 2009
Pros
  • extremely attractive enclosure
  • fairly light and thin for a 16" model
  • LED backlit
Cons
  • poor battery life
  • poor 1366x768 resolution (same as the 15" and 14" models!)
  • no Blu-ray drive option
ProSCORE
2 reviews
59
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.
ProSCORE
1 review
62
Dell Studio XPS 13

Dell Studio XPS 13

MSRP  $999.00    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • lovely bright screen, even on the standard screen option
  • nice fast machine, very reasonably priced
  • Wireless N
Cons
  • terrible fan exhaust placement (back left of the base) meaning the exhaust gets the bottom left of the screen hot.
  • could have offered a higher resolution
  • Can suffer from high heat and short battery life because of its high-performance components
ProSCORE
2 reviews
67
HP HDX18

HP HDX18

MSRP  $1,549.00    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • a quality sound system to replace the usual tinny laptop speakers
  • full 1080p support on a large screen
  • an affordable base model
  • gamer-grade video card
Cons
  • poor battery life
  • very large and heavy
ProSCORE
4 reviews
72
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
MSi GT640

MSi GT640

MSRP  --    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • respectable 16:10 display resolution of 1680 x 1050px
  • two year warranty
  • full number pad
Cons
  • claim of 'most powerful gaming laptop in the world' is dumb, and obviously not true
  • number pad offsets the keyboard and trackpad - not centered
  • poor for mobile computing - like most gaming laptops it will have poor battery life, heavy weight
ProSCORE
3 reviews
68
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
  • fairly expensive - like any luxury super thin and light notebook
  • Only 2 usb connectors. Card readers inconveniently located at the middle-front.
  • can not enable Intel Core 2 Due Virtualization technology
ProSCORE
6 reviews
75
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
ProSCORE
2 reviews
80
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
  • Housing has average build quality, shows some flex
  • Needs an adapter cable to attach a projector
  • motherboard or what they say logic board can get damaged quite easy
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7 reviews
61
HP Compaq 2510p

HP Compaq 2510p

MSRP  $1,499.00    Released  October, 2007
Pros
  • light weight
  • standard sized keyboard
  • docking station available
  • battery life
Cons
  • unbalanced price
  • very slow hard disk
ProSCORE
1 review
78
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
Acer Aspire 5630

Acer Aspire 5630

MSRP  $1,000.00    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • Bright, clear screen;
  • nifty Acer-branded utilities
  • decent configuration
Cons
  • Not configurable;
  • useless 3G/Bluetooth toggle switch
  • no FireWire port
ProSCORE
1 review
50
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
  • not that light considering its thinness (5.3 pounds)
  • Intel GMA graphics
  • performance is poor compared to thicker and less energy efficient dual core options
ProSCORE
2 reviews
77
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
4 reviews
78
Dell Inspiron 15z

Dell Inspiron 15z

MSRP  $599.00    Released  September, 2009
Pros
  • HDMI output
  • includes optical drive (DVD writer)
  • affordable
Cons
  • no benefit over the 14" model - same technical specifications, larger, heavier, etc...
  • thicker and less sleek than the Studio line
  • Made slimmer and lighter at the expense of power - slower ULV Core 2 Duos run at reduced clockspeeds, poor for anything besides basic productivity application use / browsing
ProSCORE
2 reviews
67
Dell Vostro A860

Dell Vostro A860

MSRP  $429.00    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • affordable price
  • no pre-installed crapware
  • quality display panel - matte surface (less glare), high definition (720p capable) resolution
Cons
  • Dell build quality leaves a lot to be desired compared to other system manufacturers
  • not as configurable as other Dell options
  • sagging keyboard
ProSCORE
2 reviews
53
Apple MacBook 1.83GHz White (2006)

Apple MacBook 1.83GHz White (2006)

MSRP  $1,099.00    Released  May, 2006
Pros
  • It's mac...
  • It's not Windows...
  • looks beautiful
ProSCORE
4 reviews
100
Asus G50V

Asus G50V

MSRP  $2,000.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • fairly light compared to other large 15-17" laptops - usually weigh 8 or more pounds
  • extremely powerful components - easily desktop replacement quality (fast Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR2, Nvidia 9700M GT)
  • includes high quality ports such as HDMI and eSATA
Cons
  • heavy - 6.2 pounds, not good for transportability or mobile computing
  • ugly/gaudy gamer-style appearance
  • only 720p capable resolution
ProSCORE
2 reviews
60
Sony VAIO CS Series

Sony VAIO CS Series

MSRP  $749.99    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • powerful components - speed Core 2 Duo, lots of memory, drive space
  • quality touchpad and keyboard
  • great build quality
Cons
  • a lot of pre-installed bloatware
  • standard battery life
  • Intel graphics - worst of the worst when it comes to gaming, 3D rendering, media...
ProSCORE
2 reviews
56
Asus N80Vn

Asus N80Vn

MSRP  $1,050.00    Released  February, 2009
Pros
  • great value for the dollar
  • GeForce 9650 graphics card can play games at a decent level
  • nice 14" screen size
Cons
  • laptop has issues where key presses are not registered properly
  • comes with a lot of bloatware
  • battery life has some issues
ProSCORE
1 review
56
Lenovo IdeaPad U110

Lenovo IdeaPad U110

MSRP  $1,799.00    Released  April, 2008
Pros
  • ultra light at only 2.4 lbs. w/ 4 cell
  • 11.1" screen for it's size
Cons
  • smudges easy
ProSCORE
3 reviews
100
Dell Inspiron B130

Dell Inspiron B130

MSRP  $549.00    Released  --
Pros
  • Nice widescreen LCD display
  • Reliable wireless network performance
  • Runs Windows Vista and Windows 7 very well in Basic Mode
Cons
  • Weak video card
  • Design is basic and not very nice looking
  • Vista and Windows 7 are the only options.
ProSCORE
2 reviews
22
Apple PowerBook G4 17-inch

Apple PowerBook G4 17-inch

MSRP  $2,499.00    Released  --
Pros
  • screen size
  • power cord
  • 3 usb ports
Cons
  • trackpad size
  • price
  • weight
ProSCORE
1 review
55
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
  • optional external DVD / Bluray drives
  • 720p capable display resolution
Cons
  • slower AMD Neo single core processor, DDR2 667MHz RAM, and older onboard ATI graphics
  • high price compared to comparable ultra-portables
  • no discrete graphics option
ProSCORE
2 reviews
47
Toshiba Satellite L505-S5993

Toshiba Satellite L505-S5993

MSRP  $640.00    Released  January, 2009

The L505-S5993 is an affordable, entry-level laptop from Toshiba's Satellite L500 series.  The laptop has a 15.6" widescreen LCD display with Toshiba's TruBrite technology.  It features an Intel Pentium processor with 4GB DDR2 SDRAM and a 500GB hard drive.  The L505-S5993 is designed with a standard DVD SuperMulti drive and a built-in webcam and microphone.  It also...

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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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Asus K70IO

Asus K70IO

MSRP  $799.99    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • LED backlit display
  • powerful enough for the vast majority of consumers, including gamers
  • large display with close to full high definition resolution
Cons
  • 1600 x 900px resolution is not enough for full 1080p
  • no Blu-ray drive
  • large and heavy (9.3 pounds)
ProSCORE
2 reviews
61
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
  • performance comes at the cost of size and weight
  • Under 3 hour battery life isn't good, with no bigger options available
  • single-fan design makes the laptop susceptible to overheating
ProSCORE
1 review
70
Toshiba Satellite L505-S5995

Toshiba Satellite L505-S5995

MSRP  $650.00    Released  January, 2009

The L505-S5995 is an affordable, entry-level laptop from Toshiba's Satellite L500 series.  The laptop has a 15.6" widescreen LCD display with Toshiba's TruBrite technology.  It features an Intel Pentium processor with 3GB DDR2 SDRAM and a 250GB hard drive.  The laptop also has an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4750 graphics card with 512MB of dedicated memory. ...

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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
  • keyboard can be annoying for English-only users
  • tons of bloated Toshiba crap-ware
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4 reviews
63
MSI PR400

MSI PR400

MSRP  --    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • weighs less than the average notebook
  • affordable price
  • much more powerful than a similarly priced netbook
Cons
  • built on the now outdated Centrino platform
  • poor Intel GMA X3100 graphics
  • Built-in Web-Cam has Poor driver support - Just try and use Vista - Windows Movie Maker
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2 reviews
40
HP Pavilion dv4t Series

HP Pavilion dv4t Series

MSRP  $1,237.99    Released  July, 2008
Pros
  • Trendy looks
  • Powerful WiFi
  • HDMI and ESATA ports
Cons
  • Unreliable and low-quality built in audio/graphics/hardware in general
  • Extremely bad battery life
  • Overheats if left on a non flat/hard surface
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3 reviews
57
Toshiba Satellite L505-S5997

Toshiba Satellite L505-S5997

MSRP  $680.00    Released  January, 2009

The L505-S5997 is an affordable, entry-level laptop from Toshiba's Satellite L500 series.  The laptop has a 15.6" widescreen LED-backlit display with Toshiba's TruBrite technology.  It features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4GB DDR2 SDRAM and a 320GB hard drive.  The L505-S5997 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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Asus W90

Asus W90

MSRP  $2,200.00    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • powerful dual video card options
  • Altec Lancing 5.1 system (included subwoofer)
  • powerful CPU and RAM
Cons
  • heavy and large (11.5 pounds)
  • poor battery life
  • large power brick (2.2 pounds)
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2 reviews
61
HP TouchSmart tx2z Series

HP TouchSmart tx2z Series

MSRP  $999.99    Released  February, 2009
Pros
  • compact
  • convertible (into tablet mode)
  • impressive onboard AMD/ATI Radeon graphics - much faster than Intel GMA options
Cons
  • no eSATA, FireWire or digital video out port (HDMI, DisplayPort, etc...)
  • 5.8 pounds with AC adapter
  • glossy plastic enclosure - fingerprint magnet
ProSCORE
2 reviews
68
Gateway NV5606u

Gateway NV5606u

MSRP  $599.99    Released  January, 2009

The Gateway NV5606u is a stylish and powerful notebook offered by Gateway designed for the multi-tasker. It is powered by an AMD 780 Series 2.2 GHz AMD Turion X2 Mobile Processor with an ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics graphics card for smooth video performance and enhanced graphics. It comes standard with 4 GB of...

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0 reviews
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Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds

Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds

MSRP  $3,000.00    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • extremely powerful - the latest and greatest dual core CPUs, DDR3 memory, discrete graphics cards
  • large 17" display with secondary retractable 10.6" display
  • ThinkPad keyboard w/ dedicated number pad
Cons
  • very expensive
  • larger size / power hungry, poor for portability
  • off-centered trackpad
ProSCORE
2 reviews
42
Toshiba Satellite L505-S5998

Toshiba Satellite L505-S5998

MSRP  $605.00    Released  January, 2009

The L505-S5998 is an affordable, entry-level laptop from Toshiba's Satellite L500 series.  The laptop has a 15.6" widescreen LCD display with Toshiba's TruBrite technology.  It features an Intel Pentium processor with 4GB DDR2 SDRAM and a 320GB hard drive.  The L505-S5998 is designed with a standard DVD SuperMulti drive and a built-in webcam and microphone.  It also...

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0 reviews
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Samsung X420

Samsung X420

MSRP  $1,000.00    Released  October, 2009

The Samsung X420 is a lightweight laptop offered by Samsung. It is powered by a 1.3GHz Intel Pentium dual-core SU2700 Processor and has an integrated Intel GMA X4500M graphics card for smooth video performance. It comes standard with 3 GB of memory  and 250 GB of hard drive space. It has a 14" screen...

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1 review
67
Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5983

Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5983

MSRP  $540.00    Released  January, 2009

The L505D-S5983 is an affordable, entry-level laptop from Toshiba's Satellite L500 series.  The laptop has a 15.6" widescreen LCD display with Toshiba's TruBrite technology.  It features an AMD Athlon II Dual-Core processor with 3GB DDR2 SDRAM and a 320GB hard drive.  The L505D-S5983 is designed with a standard DVD SuperMulti drive and comes with an ATI Radeon...

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0 reviews
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Toshiba Satellite L505-S5999

Toshiba Satellite L505-S5999

MSRP  $695.00    Released  January, 2009

The L505-S5999 is an affordable, entry-level laptop from Toshiba's Satellite L500 series.  The laptop has a 15.6" widescreen LED-backlit display with Toshiba's TruBrite technology.  It features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4GB DDR2 SDRAM and a 320GB hard drive.  The L505-S5999 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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Lenovo ThinkPad T42

Lenovo ThinkPad T42

MSRP  $1,699.00    Released  May, 2004
Pros
  • Very stable computer
  • Great computer administrative utilties
  • Great warranty coverage
Cons
  • Poor battery life
  • Relatively expensive
  • Power jack located at back of unit means it can come loose when unit is moved (most laptops have it on the side)
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5 reviews
71
Dell Adamo XPS

Dell Adamo XPS

MSRP  $1,499.00    Releases  January, 2010
Pros
  • thinnest laptop in the world (1/2 an inch)
  • solid aluminum body
  • very thin and light - (1/2" thick, 1.5 pounds) great portability
Cons
  • this type of thinness is not intriguing from a usability standpoint
  • not pretty
  • makes you look stupid
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2 reviews
44
Acer Aspire 5515

Acer Aspire 5515

MSRP  $400.00    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • Crisp display
  • Budget friendly
  • easy ram upgrade access
Cons
  • Low CPU performance
  • Vey low end ATi 1200xpress graphics
  • 2 usb ports
ProSCORE
1 review
50
Asus UX30

Asus UX30

MSRP  $1,000.00    Released  August, 2009
Pros
  • Thin & Lightweight
  • Led backlight
  • CPU ultra low-voltage
ProSCORE
1 review
100
Dell Studio 17

Dell Studio 17

MSRP  $799.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • numpad included
  • color options are very cool and fit multitudes of styles
  • ATI Radeon graphics standard - much more powerful than the standard Intel GMA
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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2 reviews
75
HP Compaq 6530s Notebook PC

HP Compaq 6530s Notebook PC

MSRP  $779.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • wide variety of relatively powerful components - good for custom tailoring a system to the needs of employees
  • latest onboard graphics and wireless N capabilities
  • It's weight, dimensions and battery life is OK.
Cons
  • 1GB of memory is too little
  • Touchpad is very hard. It'll seem like it's not working and then suddenly work again.
  • see me full data of this laptop
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5 reviews
40
HP Elitebook 8730w

HP Elitebook 8730w

MSRP  $1,699.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • comes with an optional quad-core processor for performance never before seen on laptops
  • features expensive professional level graphics cards for advanced 2D and 3D rendering
  • features advanced connectivity options for power users (HDMI, eSATA, Firewire etc...)
Cons
  • uses older and cheaper DDR2 ram
  • RGB-LED TFT screen only available in $3000+ configurations
  • cannot compare to the Lenovo W500 which has recently dropped in price to $1350
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2 reviews
68
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
ProSCORE
4 reviews
77

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