Top 10 Power Laptops

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These laptops are on the heavy side and have large screens (17-inches or higher) -- that makes these powerhouses ideal replacements for desktop PCs. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes so check back frequently for the latest info.

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W90
Bottom Line: While high-res gaming frame-rates on the Asus W90VP boom, moderate overall performance and weak sound disappoint.
PC World Rating: 78.9
  1. CPU: Core 2 Duo T9600
  2. CPU speed: 2800
  3. Display size: 18.4
  4. Hard drive size: 320
  5. WorldBench 6 rating: Good
N570
Bottom Line: Micro Express' power-hungry -- but feature-starved -- desktop replacement delivers gaming goods but little else.
PC World Rating: 79.9
  1. CPU: Core 2 Extreme QX9300
  2. CPU speed: 2530
  3. Display size: 17
  4. Hard drive size: 320
  5. WorldBench 6 rating: Very Good
D901C Phantom-X
Bottom Line: The Phantom-X packs plenty of power and versatility, but suffers from a lackluster layout and design.
PC World Rating: 82.4
  1. CPU: Intel Xeon X3370
  2. CPU speed: 3000
  3. Display size: 17.1
  4. Hard drive size: 320
  5. WorldBench 6 rating: Superior
ThinkPad W700ds
Bottom Line: The idea of a second screen latched onto a huge desktop replacement notebook sounds good on paper, but it's not fully-baked.
PC World Rating: 82.9
  1. CPU: Core 2 Extreme QX9300
  2. CPU speed: 2530
  3. Display size: 17
  4. Hard drive size: 400
  5. Weight (min): 8.4
  6. WorldBench 6 rating: Good
M17x
Bottom Line: Of course, a tricked out gaming machine like the M17x will cost you a lot of money and perform well. But few look as good.
PC World Rating: 86.0
  1. CPU: Core 2 Extreme QX9300
  2. CPU speed: 2530
  3. Display size: 17
  4. Hard drive size: 320
  5. Weight (min): 11.68
  6. WorldBench 6 rating: Good

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