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	Rank	Name	PCW Rating
	1	Acer Aspire 5920-6954 CPU: 1.66-GHz Core 2 Duo T5450 Display Size (inches): 15.4 Wide Screen: Yes Total HD Size (GB): 250 Min. Weight (lbs.): 7.2 Price When Reviewed: $999 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Moderately powerful laptop has dedicated nVidia graphics, HDMI output, and an HD DVD reader. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	2	Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 CPU: 1.66-GHz Core 2 Duo T5450 Display Size (inches): 15.4 Wide Screen: Yes Total HD Size (GB): 250 Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.3 Price When Reviewed: $900 Check latest prices See the latest Laptops Direct from Lenovo Bottom Line: Well-built laptop provides middle of the road performance and a sizable hard disk for a good price. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	3	HP Pavilion dv2660se CPU: 1.5-GHz Core 2 Duo T5250 Display Size (inches): 14.1 Wide Screen: Yes Total HD Size (GB): 250 Min. Weight (lbs.): 6 Price When Reviewed: $949 Reseller's Pricing Bottom Line: Designer notebook with excellent battery life will appeal to both multimedia fans and frequent travelers. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report

	4	Dell Inspiron 1525 CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7250 Display Size (inches): 15.4 Wide Screen: Yes Total HD Size (GB): 120 Min. Weight (lbs.): 6 Price When Reviewed: $963 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The customization options of this zippy $999 portable will please picky shoppers, and it's fast, too. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	5	Lenovo ThinkPad R61 CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500 Display Size (inches): 14.1 Wide Screen: Yes Total HD Size (GB): 100 Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.8 Price When Reviewed: $1395 Check latest prices Buy now direct from Lenovo Bottom Line: The R61's slim size, light weight, and keyboard illumination make it ideal for taking along on the road. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	6	Fujitsu Lifebook A6120 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 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Feature-packed notebook includes plenty of inputs, but battery life was far from great. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report

	7	Toshiba Satellite Pro A210-EZ2201 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 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Bargain priced laptop has sweet built-in speakers, but it's too slow for demanding users. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	8	Sony VAIO VGN-SZ791N 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 Check latest prices Bottom Line: This stylish Sony's dedicated graphics and CPU helped deliver superior overall performance, but you'll pay for the Privilege. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	9	Sony VAIO VGN-FZ180E/B 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 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Midsize notebook with a nice screen and Blu-ray Disc drive turned in great performance and long battery life. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	10	Toshiba Tecra M9-S5514 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 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Laptop meets EPEAT Gold environmental standard but otherwise is average in speed and battery life. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report

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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

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