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	Name	PCW Rating
Desktop Replacement Notebook
	Dell Inspiron 5150 • 3.06-GHz Pentium 4 processor • 15-inch screen • 10.5 pounds • 60GB hard drive • DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive • Price when reviewed: $1799 Check latest prices This bulky portable has a hard drive and memory slots that are easy to access, and it boasts great battery life. (Last Rated: November 07, 2003) Full Review • Test Report
	Gateway 450X • 1.7-GHz Pentium M processor • 15.1-inch screen • 8.1 pounds • 60GB hard drive • DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive • Price when reviewed: $2389 Check latest prices An unremarkable exterior belies this notebook's built-in Wi-Fi, extensive set of connections, very good battery life, and upgradability. (Last Rated: November 07, 2003) Full Review • Test Report
	HP Compaq Business Notebook Nx7000 • 1.6-GHz Pentium M processor • 15.4-inch screen • 7.6 pounds • 60GB hard drive • DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive • Price when reviewed: $2025 Check latest prices This portable offers many attractive design touches, not the least of which is its wide screen, ideal for watching movies or displaying presentations. (Last Rated: October 01, 2003) Full Review • Test Report

	IBM ThinkPad T40 • 1.6-GHz Pentium M processor • 14.1-inch screen • 6.2 pounds • 80GB hard drive • DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive • Price when reviewed: $2799 Check latest prices Lightweight laptop provides numerous wireless networking options, a big hard drive, and very long battery life. (Last Rated: April 30, 2003) Full Review • Test Report
Ultraportable
	Averatec 3150P • 1.4-GHz Mobile Athlon XP-M 1600+ processor • 12.1-inch screen • 5.3 pounds • 30GB hard drive • DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive • Price when reviewed: $1049 Check latest prices This bargain wireless laptop is relatively slow but good for Web surfing and sending e-mail from the road. (Last Rated: July 28, 2003) Full Review • Test Report
	Dell Latitude X300 • 1.2-GHz Pentium M processor • 12.1-inch screen • 6 pounds • 40GB hard drive • DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive • Price when reviewed: $2316 Check latest prices On its own, this portable is just 3 pounds; its 1.9-pound media slice adds a full set of connections and great sound. (Last Rated: November 07, 2003) Full Review • Test Report

	Sharp PC-MV14 • 1.2-GHz Pentium III-M processor • 12.1-inch screen • 5 pounds • 40GB hard drive • DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive • Price when reviewed: $1999 Check latest prices Ready for travel with the lightest weight here, this laptop lacks the bells and whistles of other ultraportables, but handles general computing tasks. (Last Rated: November 07, 2003) Full Review • Test Report
Value Notebooks
	Acer TravelMate 290LMi • 1.3-GHz Pentium III-M processor • 15-inch screen • 7.2 pounds • 40GB hard drive • DVD-R/RW drive • Price when reviewed: $1499 Check latest prices This fast, reasonably priced model has long battery life and includes a rewritable DVD drive. (Last Rated: October 07, 2003) Full Review • Test Report
	IBM ThinkPad R40 • 1.3-GHz Pentium M processor • 15-inch screen • 7.3 pounds • 40GB hard drive • DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive • Price when reviewed: $1539 Check latest prices Basic, midweight ThinkPad packs plenty of useful features into an easy-to-configure unit via its modular bay. (Last Rated: October 01, 2003) Full Review • Test Report
	Toshiba Satellite A15-S127 • 2-GHz Celeron processor • 15-inch screen • 7.1 pounds • 30GB hard drive • DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive • Price when reviewed: $949 Check latest prices Solid performance, a big screen, and high-quality sound make this an excellent choice for first-time notebook buyers. (Last Rated: October 07, 2003) Full Review • Test Report

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Top Notebook PCs

No matter how or where you prefer to do your computing, there's a notebook designed to match your style. We've pulled together the best of three types: desktop replacements, ultraportables, and value notebooks.

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