Top 10 Power Laptops
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.
Edited by Carla Thornton
Bottom Line: This is a sophisticated looking unit powerful enough for the desktop yet light enough to travel well.
PC World Rating: 79 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500
- Display Size (inches): 15.4
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 100
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.7
- Price When Reviewed: $1609
- Rated on: January 03, 2008
Bottom Line: This graphics-friendly unit has a brighter-than-bright screen and two-hard-drive design perfect for easy backups.
PC World Rating: 79 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Very Good
- CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500
- Display Size (inches): 17
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 500
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 10.2
- Price When Reviewed: $2749
- Rated on: January 03, 2008
Bottom Line: Equipped with a stylish 17-inch screen and an HD DVD drive, this is a terrific multimedia notebook.
PC World Rating: 79 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500
- Display Size (inches): 17
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 400
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 8.5
- Price When Reviewed: $2314
- Rated on: January 03, 2008
Bottom Line: Brisk speed, a great screen, and a dual-mode touchpad highlight this nicely priced desktop replacement.
PC World Rating: 80 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Very Good
- CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500
- Display Size (inches): 15.4
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 200
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.5
- Price When Reviewed: $1499
- Rated on: January 03, 2008
Bottom Line: Lightweight 17-incher does Mac or Windows OSes and comes loaded with useful multimedia and creative software.
PC World Rating: 80 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Superior
- CPU: 2.4-GHz Core 2 Duo T7700
- Display Size (inches): 17
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 160
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.6
- Price When Reviewed: $2949
- Rated on: January 03, 2008
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