Top 10 All-Purpose Laptops
These laptops can do it all and are a great choice for most notebook users. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
Edited by Darren Gladstone
Bottom Line: Laptop meets EPEAT Gold environmental standard but otherwise is average in speed and battery life.
PC World Rating: 69 (Fair)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- 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
- Rated on: April 11, 2008
Bottom Line: Midsize notebook with a nice screen and Blu-ray Disc drive turned in great performance and long battery life.
PC World Rating: 71 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- 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
- Rated on: April 11, 2008
Bottom Line: This stylish Sony's dedicated graphics and CPU helped deliver superior overall performance, but you'll pay for the Privilege.
PC World Rating: 71 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Superior
- CPU: 2.5-GHz Core 2 Duo T9300
- Display Size (inches): 13.3
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 250
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 4
- Price When Reviewed: $2500
- Rated on: April 11, 2008
Bottom Line: Bargain priced laptop has sweet built-in speakers, but it's too slow for demanding users.
PC World Rating: 75 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Poor
- CPU: 1.8-GHz Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-55
- Display Size (inches): 15.4
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 80
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 6
- Price When Reviewed: $699
- Rated on: April 11, 2008
Bottom Line: Feature-packed notebook includes plenty of inputs, but battery life was far from great.
PC World Rating: 78 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- CPU: 2.10-GHz Core 2 Duo T8100
- Display Size (inches): 15.3
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 300
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.3
- Price When Reviewed: $1299
- Rated on: April 11, 2008
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