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Top Desktop Replacement Laptops

Bigger, heavier laptops with large screens (16 inches and above) can incorporate powerful hardware you won't find in smaller, lighter models. Most of these laptops are as powerful as a desktop PC.

Edited by Jason Cross, PCWorld   

Rating & Price
Products
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Dell Precision M6600

When you need a mobile but full-featured workstation, the M6600 will get the job done--but it's massive and pricey.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: September 19, 2011
2
PCWorld Rating

Origin EON 17-S

Origin's EON 17-S offers excellent performance, but it stumbles a bit on the ergonomic side.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: August 05, 2011
3
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,350

Asus G74SX

The Asus G74SX is huge, but its elegant design and excellent performance may be worth the lack of mobility.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: August 17, 2011
4
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,350

MSI GT683R

The GT683R is a powerful machine, but it'd be nice if external peripherals felt like an option, rather than a necessity.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: August 12, 2011
5
PCWorld Rating

AVADirect X7200

If you need a high end desktop performance in a mobile chassis, the X7200 is worth a look.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: December 07, 2011
6
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,700

Toshiba Qosmio X775 3D

You'd have a hard time finding a better multimedia laptop than this desktop replacement from Toshiba.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: August 15, 2011
7
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,880

HP EliteBook 8560w

Incredible WorldBench performance is backed up with excellent features, but the 15.6-inch display is small for its 1080p resolution.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: October 31, 2011
8
PCWorld Rating

Digital Storm x17

The Digital Storm x17 definitely delivers when it comes to performance, but the rest of the package is just average.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: November 03, 2011
9
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,660

MSI GT780DXR

Assuming you're no design-fiend, the GT780DXR is an all-around solid machine, and the keyboard is so pretty.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: November 01, 2011
10
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,100

Sony VAIO F-Series (VPCF233FX/B)

This smallish desktop replacement laptop may be fairly easy to tote, but it just isn't very powerful.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: December 20, 2011
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