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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

Friday, February 01, 2008, 01:00 PM PST
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Micro Express IFL9025
CPU: 2.5-GHz Core 2 Duo T9300
Display Size (inches): 15.4
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 200
Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.6
Price When Reviewed: $1199
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Bottom Line: Equipped with a new Intel Penryn processor, this laptop offers top mobile speed and better-than-decent features a low price.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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85.4Very Good
2
Lenovo ThinkPad T61p
CPU: 2.4-GHz Core 2 Duo T7700
Display Size (inches): 15.4
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 100
Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.5
Price When Reviewed: $2238
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Bottom Line: This early Energy Star 4.0 desktop replacement combines top performance with energy efficiency.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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80.7Very Good
3
Acer Aspire 5920G
CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300
Display Size (inches): 15.4
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 200
Min. Weight (lbs.): 7
Price When Reviewed: $1999
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Bottom Line: Sophisticated-looking multimedia unit has oodles of custom keyboard buttons and one-touch sound settings.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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80.5Very Good
4
HP Pavilion HDX
CPU: 2.4-GHz Core 2 Duo T7700
Display Size (inches): 20.1
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 240
Min. Weight (lbs.): 15.5
Price When Reviewed: $3245
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Bottom Line: Stylish, high-end desktop replacement is huge and heavy, but its fast performance makes it a great gaming machine.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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80.3Very Good
5
Dell Inspiron 1720
CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300
Display Size (inches): 17
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 160
Min. Weight (lbs.): 8.7
Price When Reviewed: $2184
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Bottom Line: Perfect for gadget lovers, this splashily designed unit offers excellent entertainment options and rich-sounding speakers.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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80.1Very Good
6
Apple MacBook Pro
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
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Bottom Line: Lightweight 17-incher does Mac or Windows OSes and comes loaded with useful multimedia and creative software.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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79.8Good
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Fujitsu LifeBook A6110
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
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Bottom Line: Brisk speed, a great screen, and a dual-mode touchpad highlight this nicely priced desktop replacement.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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79.7Good
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HP Pavilion dv9500t
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
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Bottom Line: Equipped with a stylish 17-inch screen and an HD DVD drive, this is a terrific multimedia notebook.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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79.4Good
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Fujitsu LifeBook N6460
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
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Bottom Line: This graphics-friendly unit has a brighter-than-bright screen and two-hard-drive design perfect for easy backups.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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79.0Good
10
Fujitsu LifeBook E8410
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
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Bottom Line: This is a sophisticated looking unit powerful enough for the desktop yet light enough to travel well.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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79.0Good
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