Top 10 All Purpose Laptops

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BEST BUY

HP Pavilion dv6500t

CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300
Display Size (inches): 15.4
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 120
Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.2
Price When Reviewed: $1079

Bottom Line: Compact, affordable multimedia notebook has a head-turning designer case that incorporates a subtle swirl pattern.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)


2

Lenovo ThinkPad R61

CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500
Display Size (inches): 14.1
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 100
Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.8
Price When Reviewed: $1395
Bottom Line: The R61's slim size, light weight, and keyboard illumination make it ideal for taking along on the road.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)


3

HP Pavilion dv2500t

CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300
Display Size (inches): 14.1
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 160
Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.5
Price When Reviewed: $1344

Bottom Line: This sibling of the dv6500t also has a gorgeous imprinted case, but battery life is on the short side.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)

4

Dell Inspiron 1420

CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500
Display Size (inches): 14.1
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 160
Min. Weight (lbs.): 6
Price When Reviewed: $1789

Bottom Line: Midsize consumer notebook has a high-quality design, good performance, and stand-alone media buttons.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)

5

MPC E-295C

CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500
Display Size (inches): 14.1
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 60
Min. Weight (lbs.): 7
Price When Reviewed: $1628

Bottom Line: Formerly sold by Gateway, this fast convertible has a huge screen for a tablet--but it's too heavy to hold for long periods.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)

6

Gateway T-6815

CPU: 1.5-GHz Core 2 Duo T5250
Display Size (inches): 14.1
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 160
Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.5
Price When Reviewed: $900

Bottom Line: This low-cost portable has a convenient volume swipe; less desirable are the slow performance and dim screen.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)

7

Sony VAIO VGN-NR160E/T

CPU: 1.5-GHz Core 2 Duo T5250
Display Size (inches): 15.4
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 160
Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.2
Price When Reviewed: $830

Bottom Line: Tepid performance and a somewhat dull screen are the flies in the ointment for this inexpensive unit.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)

8

Sony VAIO VGN-FZ180E/B

CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300
Display Size (inches): 15.4
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 200
Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.7
Price When Reviewed: $1850

Bottom Line: Midsize notebook with a nice screen and Blu-ray Disc drive turned in great performance and long battery life.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)

9

Toshiba Tecra M9-S5514

CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500
Display Size (inches): 14.1
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 120
Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.4
Price When Reviewed: $1800

Bottom Line: Laptop meets EPEAT Gold environmental standard but otherwise is average in speed and battery life.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)

10

Fujitsu Lifebook S6510

CPU: 2.4-GHz Core 2 Duo T7700
Display Size (inches): 14.1
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 120
Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.8
Price When Reviewed: $2519

Bottom Line: This light, travel-friendly unit features a relatively big screen and has a modular bay for using two batteries at once.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)