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:
The sleek, slim 14z all-purpose laptop delivers a great package overall--so long as you don't crave an optical drive.
PC World Rating:
75.2 (Good)
- Price When Reviewed: $750
- CPU: 2.10-GHz Core 2 Duo T6500
- Display Size (inches): 14.1" Display
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 320GB Hard Drive
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 4.5Lbs.
Bottom Line:
Bigger, better, faster, more: This notebook expands upon HP's all-purpose Pavilion dv3 while undercutting the price.
PC World Rating:
75.5 (Very Good)
- Price When Reviewed: $749
- CPU: 2.10-GHz Core 2 Duo T6500
- Display Size (inches): 14.1" Display
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 320GB Hard Drive
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.6Lbs.
Bottom Line:
With the exception of a lackluster screen, this is a slick general purpose laptop with a good bit of power for the price.
PC World Rating:
76.9 (Good)
- Price When Reviewed: $930
- CPU: 2.53-GHz Core 2 Duo P8700
- Display Size (inches): 13.4" Display
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 320GB Hard Drive
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 4.8Lbs.
Bottom Line:
Apple's retake on the 13-inch laptop sees a boost in power, drop in price -- and the return of FireWire.
PC World Rating:
77.5 (Good)
- Price When Reviewed: $1499
- CPU: 2.53-GHz Core 2 Duo P8700
- Display Size (inches): 13.1" Display
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 250GB Hard Drive
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 4.5Lbs.
Bottom Line:
A solid choice for general computing and entertainment if you don’t need the slimmest (or lightest) travel mate.
PC World Rating:
78.2 (Very Good)
- Price When Reviewed: $949.99
- CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7350
- Display Size (inches): 13.3" Display
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 400GB Hard Drive
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.6Lbs.
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