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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.

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PCW Rating: 84.2PCW Rating: 84.2PCW Rating: 84.2

Last Rated: August 08, 2008

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1. Micro Express JFL9226

CPU: 2.53-GHz Core 2 Duo T9400, Display Size (inches): 15.4, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 200, Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.6,

Bottom Line: The JFL9226 cuts most of the right corners to produce a budget-friendly road warrior. It just needs a facelift.

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PCW Rating: 83.2PCW Rating: 83.2PCW Rating: 83.2

Last Rated: August 08, 2008

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,

Bottom Line: Well-built laptop provides middle of the road performance and a sizable hard disk for a good price.

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Price When Reviewed: $830 Check Latest Prices
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PCW Rating: 82.3PCW Rating: 82.3PCW Rating: 82.3

Last Rated: August 08, 2008

3. 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,

Bottom Line: Moderately powerful laptop has dedicated nVidia graphics, HDMI output, and an HD DVD reader.

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PCW Rating: 81.3PCW Rating: 81.3PCW Rating: 81.3

Last Rated: August 08, 2008

4. 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,

Bottom Line: The R61's slim size, light weight, and keyboard illumination make it ideal for taking along on the road.

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PCW Rating: 80.3PCW Rating: 80.3PCW Rating: 80.3

Last Rated: August 08, 2008

5. 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,

Bottom Line: Feature-packed notebook includes plenty of inputs, but battery life was far from great.

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PCW Rating: 75.6PCW Rating: 75.6PCW Rating: 75.6

Last Rated: August 08, 2008

6. Dell XPS M1330

CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500, Display Size (inches): 13.3, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 160, Min. Weight (lbs.): 4.7,

Bottom Line: Weighing less than 5 pounds and jazzed up with a color lid and other features, this is a light and stylish portable.

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Price When Reviewed: $1823 Check Latest Prices

PCW Rating: 75.1PCW Rating: 75.1PCW Rating: 75.1

Last Rated: August 08, 2008

7. Sony VAIO VGN-FW198U/H

CPU: 2.53-GHz Core 2 Duo T9400, Display Size (inches): 16.4, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 320, Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.4,

Bottom Line: The unusually wide, bright screen makes this a good laptop for working in side-by-side documents (and watching movies).

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PCW Rating: 71.3PCW Rating: 71.3PCW Rating: 71.3

Last Rated: August 08, 2008

8. 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,

Bottom Line: Midsize notebook with a nice screen and Blu-ray Disc drive turned in great performance and long battery life.

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PCW Rating: 70.3PCW Rating: 70.3PCW Rating: 70.3

Last Rated: August 08, 2008

9. 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,

Bottom Line: This stylish Sony's dedicated graphics and CPU helped deliver superior overall performance, but you'll pay for the Privilege.

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PCW Rating: 68.7PCW Rating: 68.7PCW Rating: 68.7

Last Rated: August 08, 2008

10. Fujitsu Lifebook S6510

CPU: 2.4-GHz Core 2 Duo T7700, Display Size (inches): 14.1, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 120, Min. Weight (lbs.): 3.8,

Bottom Line: This light, travel-friendly unit features a relatively big screen and has a modular bay for using two batteries at once.

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