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Alienware Area 51 m15x Power Laptop
(Reviews) One of the most powerful laptops yet invaded the PC World Test Center--and provided unearthly performance.
Gateway P-172X FX Desktop Replacement Laptop
(Reviews) Power-packed desktop replacement laptop delivers good game performance but bungles sound.
Fujitsu plans speedy 320GB laptop drive
(News) Fujitsu plans to begin selling in late June a new range of high-performance hard-disk drives for laptop PCs that offer more storage space than current models.
Fujitsu Shows 500GB Laptop Drive
(News) The latest entry in high-capacity notebooks is Fujitsu, which will begin shipping a laptop with a 500GB drive in May.
New Sony Laptop Is Sleek, Inexpensive, but Slow
(Reviews) The Sony VAIO VGN-NR160E/T is the cheapest model on this month's chart--but it's also the pokiest.
Micro Express IFL9025 Desktop Replacement Laptop
(Reviews) Equipped with a new Intel Penryn processor, this desktop replacement laptop offers top mobile speed and better-than-decent features for a low price.
Sony VAIO VGN-NR160E/T All-Purpose Laptop
(Reviews) Tepid performance and a somewhat dull screen are the flies in the ointment for this inexpensive all-purpose laptop.
Gateway P-6825 All-Purpose Laptop
(Reviews) This sweetly priced all-purpose laptop with a big screen would make a good second household PC, but heavy gaming is out.
Fujitsu LifeBook N6460 Desktop Replacement Laptop
(Reviews) This graphics-oriented laptop has a brighter-than-bright screen and a two-hard-drive design that's perfect for backups.
Fujitsu, Toshiba Laptops Offer Big Value
(Reviews) Our list of desktop replacement laptops sees the debut of two relatively inexpensive newcomers.
Toshiba Satellite P205D-S7479 Desktop Replacement Laptop
(Reviews) This budget desktop replacement laptop, despite its short battery life, covers office duties and offers the promise of some after-hours gaming.
HP Voodoo Envy M:152 Desktop Replacement Laptop
(Reviews) This pricey, high-concept desktop replacement laptop has flair to spare, but its Extreme gaming processor failed to set records.
Fujitsu LifeBook A6110 Desktop Replacement Laptop
(Reviews) Brisk speed, a great screen, and a dual-mode touchpad highlight this nicely priced desktop replacement laptop.
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Desktop Replacement Laptop
(Reviews) Brawny, customized gaming laptop pulls out all the stops, including solid-state storage, but it suffers from a dark screen and other flaws.
A Speedy Tablet and a Bargain Laptop Debut
(Reviews) The low-cost T-6815 and the convertible E-295C, formerly under the Gateway brand and now sold by MPC, enter our all-purpose laptops chart.
Blu-ray and HD DVD Spice Up 17-Inch Laptops
(Reviews) Three multimedia-oriented desktop-replacement laptops take positions on our chart.
Sony VAIO VGN-TZ150N/B
(Reviews) Light laptop with a small but very bright screen and built-in WWAN can handle simple computing chores on the run.
Fujitsu LifeBook T2010 Tablet PC
(Reviews) The nine-cell battery on this indoor/outdoor convertible laptop lasts forever, but its front-mounted location is not always ideal.
Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680
(Reviews) Gorgeous-sounding entertainment laptop is the high-def king, but it lacks some of its predecessor's panache.
Toshiba Satellite X205-S9359
(Reviews) Robust home portable offers great gaming with beautiful-sounding audio and a stylish striped lid.
HP Compaq 8710p
(Reviews) Handsome business laptop has a cutting-edge Blu-ray Disc drive and can moonlight as a hot 3D gaming station.
Eurocom D900C Phantom-X
(Reviews) Thick, heavy laptop with a quad-core processor runs fast, quiet, and cool--but can you afford it?
Toshiba Spotlights Multimedia Qosmio Notebooks
(News) Ceatec: Toshiba is showcasing three prototypes based on its SpursEngine co-processor.
Toshiba bundles laptops with high-definition options
(News) Toshiba Corp. on Monday pushed high-definition technology into new laptops, expanding entertainment options for budget users.
HP plans solid-state drives in future business laptops
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. plans to offer solid-state drives (SSDs) as an option in all professional series laptop PCs starting from next month because the drives operate faster, conserve battery life and are more durable than hard disk drives.
New Dell laptop sports Seagate's crypto marvel
(News) Dell has become the latest and largest vendor to offer laptops featuring Seagate's full disk encryption hard drive, the 2.5 inch Momentus 5400 FDE.2.
Report: OLPC's '$100 laptop' now costs $188
(News) The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project has raised the price of its XO laptop to US$188, according to an Associated Press report.
HP Pavilion dv9500t
(Reviews) Equipped with a stylish 17-inch screen, this is the ultimate multimedia notebook.
Laptops of Luxury
(Reviews) A truly decked-out notebook is the ideal traveling companion. We lab-tested six new portable powerhouses, and picked accessories that let them do even more.
Sony VAIO VGN-FZ180E/B
(Reviews) Midsize notebook with a nice screen turned in great performance and long battery life.
Toshiba Satellite A205-S4639
(Reviews) Though hampered by poor battery life, the A205-S4639 offers pretty good performance and great sound.
Lenovo ThinkPad R61
(Reviews) Slim size and light weight make the R61 ideal for taking on the road. Its battery life is unimpressive, however.
Dell Inspiron 1720
(Reviews) Splashy laptop offers excellent entertainment options and great sound, as well as strong performance.
Apple MacBook Pro
(Reviews) Lightweight 17-incher has a beautiful screen and comes loaded with useful software. It's fast, too.
HP Pavilion HDX
(Reviews) Stylish, high-end desktop replacement is huge and heavy, but its fast performance makes it a great gaming machine.
Everex StepNote XT5000T
(Reviews) If you're a two-finger typist on a budget, check out this desktop replacement.
Asus G2P-7R009C
(Reviews) If your dream laptop is a desktop replacement that doubles as a lights-flashing gaming machine, look no further.
Laptops Gain in Weight, Size, Sales
(Reviews) The latest notebook models are bigger and pack more features.
Full-Featured Notebooks
(News) Full-Featured Notebooks
Acer Aspire 9300-5005
(Reviews) This well-rounded desktop replacement is very affordable, but its performance wasn't great.
Asus W2Pb-7M005C
(Reviews) This speedy desktop replacement has style to spare but costs a pretty penny.
Toshiba Satellite P105-S6217
(Reviews) Toshiba's powerful laptop carries a reasonable price tag.
Acer Aspire 9810-6829
(Reviews) A huge, 20.1-inch display and solid multimedia features help this hefty desktop replacement stand out.
Micro Express NP5760
(Reviews) This pricey gaming notebook's impressive performance overcomes poor design in other areas.
Gateway NX860XL
(Reviews) Hot performance and a screen to match make up for this plain jane's bare case.
HP Pavilion dv9000t
(Reviews) Great consumer choice includes an HD DVD drive.
Gateway M255-E
(Reviews) Upgraded business laptop performs better, has tight security.
Fujitsu LifeBook A6010
(Reviews) This full-featured mainstream laptop is short on battery life.
Acer Ferrari 5005WLMi
(Reviews) This racing-themed laptop has modern features and design tweaks that improve on previous models.
Sony VAIO VGN-N170G
(Reviews) This reasonably priced and stylish laptop has a few drawbacks, but it works for mainstream computing.
Fujitsu LifeBook N6420
(Reviews) This hefty laptop has a beautiful screen but poor battery life.
Toshiba Announces First HD DVD-R Notebook
(News) New Qosmio model will run Microsoft Vista, contain 320GB hard drive and high-res wide-screen display.
NEC Shows Rugged Laptop
(News) Shield Pro survives dunking, dropping, and extreme temperatures.
HD DVD Notebooks Hit the Top of the Chart
(Reviews) Three new desktop replacement models take the top spots, as does the one new all-purpose system.
Top 5 Power Laptops
(Reviews) These laptops are on the heavy side, but they're ideal replacements for desktop PCs. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes so check back frequently for the latest info.
Big, Beautiful Gaming Notebook From Toshiba
(reviews) Big, Beautiful Gaming Notebook From Toshiba
A Notebook for Desktop Lovers?
(reviews) A Notebook for Desktop Lovers?
Sony VAIO VGN-FE570GC
(reviews) Sony VAIO VGN-FE570GC
WinBook T230
(reviews) WinBook T230
HP Pavilion dv5000t
(reviews) HP Pavilion dv5000t
Gateway NX560XL
(reviews) Gateway NX560XL
Asus A6Jc-Q029H
(reviews) Asus A6Jc-Q029H
Lenovo 3000 C100
(reviews) Lenovo 3000 C100
Toshiba Satellite P105-S921
(reviews) Toshiba Satellite P105-S921
HP Pavilion dv5000z
(reviews) HP Pavilion dv5000z
Top 5 Power Laptops
(reviews) Top 5 Power Laptops
Desktop Killers
(reviews) Desktop Killers
Toshiba Tecra A6-S513
(reviews) Toshiba Tecra A6-S513
Micro Express P50CA
(reviews) Micro Express P50CA
Dell Inspiron E1505
(reviews) Dell Inspiron E1505
Dell XPS M1710
(reviews) Geared toward gamers, this powerful notebook offers top-notch performance and graphics, for a price.
COMPUTEX: Acer to Launch HD DVD Laptop
(news) COMPUTEX: Acer to Launch HD DVD Laptop
Dell Inspiron E1705
(reviews) Dell Inspiron E1705
Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600
(reviews) Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600
HP Compaq nx9420
(reviews) HP Compaq nx9420
Gateway M685-E
(reviews) Gateway M685-E
HP Pavilion dv8000z
(reviews) HP Pavilion dv8000z
Alienware Aurora m7700
(reviews) Alienware Aurora m7700
Acer TravelMate 8200
(reviews) Acer TravelMate 8200
Top 5 Power Laptops
(reviews) Top 5 Power Laptops
First Look: Impressive New Lenovo
(reviews) First Look: Impressive New Lenovo
New Media Center Laptops Make Waves
(reviews) New Media Center Laptops Make Waves
Top 5 Power Laptops
(reviews) Top 5 Power Laptops
Top 5 Power Laptops
(reviews) Top 5 Power Laptops
HP Pavilion dv4000
(reviews) HP Pavilion dv4000
Dell XPS M140
(reviews) Dell XPS M140
Acer Aspire 9504WSMi
(reviews) Acer Aspire 9504WSMi
Sys Technology Freestyle M7500
(reviews) This wide-screen media-savvy laptop carries a budget price.
Asus W3V
(reviews) This notebook's strong design strikes a nice balance between light weight and generous features.
Dell Unveils $999 XPS Notebook
(news) Dell Unveils $999 XPS Notebook
Heavy-Duty Entertainment
(reviews) Heavy-Duty Entertainment
Dell Inspiron 9300
(reviews) Expensive, full-featured entertainment notebook could be more powerful.
Acer Ferrari 4000
(reviews) Notebook with racer theme has enough features for mainstream users, too.
Chem USA ChemBook 2070
(reviews) This laptop makes a great stand-alone media player.
Toshiba Announces New Entertainment Laptops
(news) Toshiba Announces New Entertainment Laptops
Gateway's High-End Laptop Sheds Weight
(news) Gateway's High-End Laptop Sheds Weight
WinBook C240
(reviews) This basic laptop comes with ample features but no software.
Compaq Presario M2000
(reviews) This chunky but not-too-heavy consumer laptop delivers good features for the price.
HP Pavilion Ze2000
(reviews) This stylish version of the Compaq Presario M2000 performs well and carries a reasonable price.
First Look: LifeBook Offers Dazzling Display
(news) First Look: LifeBook Offers Dazzling Display
First Look: HP's Hefty Media Center Notebook
(reviews) First Look: HP's Hefty Media Center Notebook
HP Unveils Media Center Notebook
(news) HP Unveils Media Center Notebook
Bigger Notebooks Still Using Older Mobile Chips
(news) U.S. buyers still lukewarm to Intel's Mobile M chip?
Gaming on the Go
(news) Can a notebook be a game PC?
Toshiba Satellite P25-S670
(reviews) A big screen and the Microsoft Media Center OS create a near-perfect entertainment notebook.
IBM ThinkPad T42
(reviews) IBM creates another fast, well-equipped business notebook.
IBM ThinkPad R51
(reviews) The slim, expandable R51 is one great portable.
Acer Aspire AS1712SMi
(reviews) Notebook behemoth performs well for a reasonable price, but its heft and its cramped keyboard are drawbacks.
Fujitsu LifeBook C2310
(reviews) A built-in floppy drive and useful features offset this LifeBook's bulk and short battery life.
Chem USA ChemBook 2056
(reviews) Strong battery life and performance make this ChemBook an attractive all-purpose portable.
Acer TravelMate 8000
(reviews) Top performance and elegant design make this TravelMate a standout notebook.
Top 15 Notebook PCs
Top 15 Notebook PCs
Toshiba Tecra M2V-S310
(reviews) Lightweight notebook gives you expandable storage.
Toshiba Satellite P25-S670
(reviews) Big-screen notebook has multimedia features galore.
Premio Kaypro L1000
(reviews) This affordable laptop possesses a few nice features, but its keyboard is poorly designed.
Micro Express NP3716A
(reviews) Micro Express's latest portable has a built-in Webcam.
EMachines M6810
(reviews) Speedy wide-screen notebook has a $1650 price tag.
Power-Gaming Dell Laptop
(reviews) Inspiron XPS's top-notch video and good sound will please traveling gamers.
Toshiba Satellite P15-S420
(reviews) Wide-screen desktop replacement offers almost everything you'll need, but it could use another drive bay.
Micro Express NP1620A
(reviews) Inexpensive but loaded notebook posts a top WorldBench score.
Gateway M405CS
(reviews) Simple notebook offers most of the basics and exceptional performance for the price.
Sharp's 3D Notebook
(reviews) The Actius RD3D laptop can display images with a 3D effect.
Toshiba Satellite A45-S250
(reviews) This well-appointed laptop turned in great battery life.
IBuyPower Battalion 101S
(reviews) A flashy case covers an otherwise conventional laptop.
HP Pavilion Zx5001
(reviews) Despite undistinguished performance, this system wowed us with its features and polished design.
Acer TravelMate 291
(reviews) Middleweight notebook turns in strong performance and battery life.
Acer Ferrari 3000LMi
(reviews) This Ferrari-inspired red notebook is eye-catching and has plenty of performance under the hood.
ABS Mayhem G1
(reviews) This heavyweight gaming notebook offers a nice 15.4-inch screen and keyboard, but its performance and speakers disappoint.
WinBook W160
(reviews) This wide-screen notebook boasts a sophisticated, minimalist look and an easy-to-use keyboard.
Dell Latitude D505
(reviews) This slim notebook provides good performance for the price.
EMachines M6807
(reviews) Full-featured notebook uses the new AMD 64-bit processor.
Dell Inspiron 5150
(reviews) Big but stylish portable turns in long battery life and respectable performance.
HP Compaq Business Notebook Nc6000
(reviews) This business notebook offers epic battery life and a slew of useful features.
Toshiba Updates Multimedia Notebooks
(news) New Satellites aim to deliver multimedia at a range of prices.
Toshiba Revamps Satellites, Tablet
(news) Portege Tablet PC and new Satellite notebooks enhance multimedia functions, storage.
Micro Express NP5015A
(reviews) A few small problems mar this otherwise well-equipped notebook.
Toshiba Satellite M35-S320
(reviews) This full-featured notebook provides plenty of multimedia moxie at an attractive price.
HP Pavilion Zd7000
(reviews) This heavyweight notebook is a multimedia superstar that can do double duty as a conventional laptop and as a digital video recorder.
Acer Aspire AS2003LMi
(reviews) Long battery life and strong performance make this notebook ideal for the business user on the go.
Snazzy Notebook, Powerful Chip
(reviews) This top performer offers good graphics but subpar sound.
Polywell PolyNote 3015N
(reviews) Midweight portable that excelled in our performance tests includes some interesting extras.
IBM ThinkPad R50
(reviews) Well-rounded, easy-to-use ThinkPad covers all the bases.
Toshiba Satellite A35-S159
(reviews) Despite some pluses, including good battery life, this desktop replacement is disappointing.
EMachines Notebooks Jump to 64-Bit
(news) New M6805, M6807 join the mobile system race running Athlon 64 CPUs.
MPC TransPort X1000
(reviews) Heavy desktop replacement has a fingerprint reader for extra security.
Gateway 450XL
(reviews) Speedy 6.5-pound portable doesn't look flashy, but it delivers in spades.
Dell Inspiron 5150
(reviews) Big but stylish portable turns in long battery life and respectable PC WorldBench 4 performance.
Toshiba Satellite A15-S127
(reviews) This attractively priced notebook has plenty of multimedia features, but its performance is nothing to write home about.
Acer TravelMate 290LMi
(reviews) This fast, fully featured notebook has exceptional battery life, but weak sound and no docking station.
IBM ThinkPad R40
(reviews) This basic ThinkPad has a good selection of features, strong performance, and long battery life.
Acer TravelMate 803LCi
(reviews) This notebook is a well-equipped, lightweight package with high-level corporate security features.
HP Nx7000
(reviews) This notebook boasts a wide-aspect screen and plenty of processing power.
IBM Notebooks Go Ergonomic
(news) Prototype units offer detachable keyboard, extendable monitor for comfortable computing.
Toshiba Tecra M1
(reviews) Stylish notebook has phenomenal battery life and plenty of upgrade options, but its power-saving settings are not helpful.
Chem USA ChemBook 2300
(reviews) Lightweight, wireless-enabled portable boasts four USB ports.
IBM ThinkPad G40
(reviews) Chunky desktop replacement has great battery life.
Premio Kaypro A1100
(reviews) Basic-looking notebook performs well and has a great keyboard.
HP Pavilion Ze5300
(reviews) Loaded home-office notebook is a bit portly, and short on battery life.
One PC With Everything--To Go!
(reviews) We review six notebooks that think they are desktops--and have the speed and features to show why.
Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch)
(reviews) This PowerBook's 17-inch-wide screen makes movies look tantalizing.
Toshiba Satellite 2455-S305
(reviews) Stylish desktop replacement has a rewritable DVD drive and a Secure Digital slot.
Gateway 600X
(reviews) Gateway's big, heavy desktop replacement also has a large screen.
Dell Inspiron 8500
(reviews) New Inspiron has a sleek look and a wide-aspect screen.
Alienware Area-51m
(reviews) Strong performer can manage only 65 minutes on one battery charge.
Acer TravelMate 655LCi
(reviews) Fairly light for a desktop replacement, the 655LCI includes a four-in-one memory card reader and a Smart Card reader.
IBM ThinkPad R40
(reviews) This ThinkPad is an affordable model with tons of features.
Gateway 600XL
(reviews) A large screen and a powerful processor enhance this beefy Gateway model.
Toshiba Satellite 5205-S503
(reviews) This Toshiba has an aesthetic appearance and terrific audio, but it lacks other high-end multimedia components.
Compaq Presario 3005US
(reviews) Subdued-looking notebook is enhanced by a 16-inch screen.
Toshiba Satellite 1955-S803
(reviews) Big and heavy, the 1955-S803 has a 16-inch screen and a detachable keyboard.
Fujitsu LifeBook C Series
(reviews) Affordable all-in-one laptop includes a rewritable DVD drive.
Toshiba Satellite 5205-S703
(reviews) Flashy, decked-out desktop replacement dazzles, and includes a DVD-RW/-R drive.
Toshiba Satellite 1415-S173
(reviews) Reasonably priced notebook includes both wireless-networking hardware and a DVD-ROM/CD-RW combination drive.
IBM ThinkPad A31
(reviews) Multifaceted two-bay notebook turns in disappointing battery life.
Best Buy's Big Screen
(reviews) Chain offers nifty multimedia notebook.
Toshiba Satellite Pro 6100
(reviews) Wireless-ready one-bay notebook doesn't perform as well as its predecessor.
Sharp Actius GP20
(reviews) Speedy all-in-one's battery life falls short.
Micro Express NP1020A
(reviews) Fairly lightweight one-bay notebook comes wireless ready.
Gateway 600X
(reviews) Heavy desktop replacement with two modular bays can accommodate a bevy of different drives.
Dell Inspiron 8200
(reviews) Though this laptop's performance is uninspiring, it comes equipped with many extras.
Chem USA ChemBook 4025
(reviews) Stylish laptop suffers from short battery life.
Compaq Presario 1510
(reviews) Compaq's latest Presario has a fixed optical combo drive, a floppy drive, and a full complement of ports for connecting peripherals.
Toshiba Satellite 1905-S301
(reviews) Hefty Toshiba model targets mainstream users with excellent battery life, but has merely average performance.
Best Buy Unveils Ultrawide Notebook
(news) Multimedia-ready Vpr Matrix 200A5 is suited for viewing DVD movies.
Gateway 450XL
(reviews) This Gateway notebook has a a nice set of features, but its performance is somewhat under par.
Gateway 600XL
(reviews) Jumbo screen makes the Gateway 600XL a good desktop replacement.
Fujitsu LifeBook S Series
(reviews) Lightweight and ready for wireless networking, the LifeBook S packs a lot of features into a small space.
Fujitsu LifeBook A Series
(reviews) This Fujitsu is equipped with 802.11b support and has a sizable screen, but its speakers are particularly weak.
WinBook N4
(reviews) This hefty notebook includes a high-resolution 15-inch screen, but its battery life is below average.
HP Pavilion ZT1000 Series
(reviews) The Pavilion ZT1000 pays attention to features, design, and aesthetics.
Dell Inspiron 8200
(reviews) You get a big screen and plenty of processing power with this large notebook, but only average battery life.
WinBook Z1
(reviews) Extra-speedy 1-GHz laptop smokes the competition in performance but breaks no features barriers.
Toshiba Satellite Pro 4600
(reviews) All-in-one portable comes wireless ready and sports a convenient DVD-ROM/CD-RW combination drive.
Micro Express NP2850A
(reviews) Micro Express portable is slower than average and saddled with a fixed battery.

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