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.
Darren Gladstone
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
- CPU: Core 2 Duo T9600
- CPU speed: 2800
- Display size: 18.4
- Hard drive size: 320
- WorldBench 6 rating: Good

Bottom Line:
Micro Express' power-hungry -- but feature-starved -- desktop replacement delivers gaming goods but little else.
PC World Rating:
79.9
- CPU: Core 2 Extreme QX9300
- CPU speed: 2530
- Display size: 17
- Hard drive size: 320
- WorldBench 6 rating: Very Good

Bottom Line:
The Phantom-X packs plenty of power and versatility, but suffers from a lackluster layout and design.
PC World Rating:
82.4
- CPU: Intel Xeon X3370
- CPU speed: 3000
- Display size: 17.1
- Hard drive size: 320
- WorldBench 6 rating: Superior

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
- CPU: Core 2 Extreme QX9300
- CPU speed: 2530
- Display size: 17
- Hard drive size: 400
- Weight (min): 8.4
- WorldBench 6 rating: Good

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
- CPU: Core 2 Extreme QX9300
- CPU speed: 2530
- Display size: 17
- Hard drive size: 320
- Weight (min): 11.68
- WorldBench 6 rating: Good
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