Top 5 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 Danny Allen

Thursday, May 10, 2007, 03:00 PM PDT

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	1 BEST BUY	HP Pavilion dv6500t CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300 Display Size (inches): 15.4 Wide Screen: Yes Total HD Size (GB): 120 Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.2 Price When Reviewed: $1309 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Latest midsize consumer notebook from HP has a gorgeous design and one of Intel's latest mobile dual core processors. (Last Rated: May 09, 2007) Full Review • Test Report
	2	Asus A8JR-4P021C CPU: 1.66-GHz Core 2 Duo T5500 Display Size (inches): 14 Wide Screen: Yes Total HD Size (GB): 120 Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.5 Price When Reviewed: $1099 Check latest prices Bottom Line: This inexpensive laptop's price and weight are attractive, but the dim screen is hard on the eyes. (Last Rated: May 09, 2007) Full Review • Test Report
	3	Gateway E-475M CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500 Display Size (inches): 15.4 Wide Screen: Yes Total HD Size (GB): 100 Min. Weight (lbs.): 7.2 Price When Reviewed: $2270 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Gateway's E-475M is a blazingly fast, stylish unit that will please everyone but audio aficionados. (Last Rated: May 09, 2007) Full Review • Test Report

	4	Lenovo ThinkPad T60 CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7200 Display Size (inches): 14.1 Wide Screen: No Total HD Size (GB): 100 Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.7 Price When Reviewed: $1899 Check latest prices Bottom Line: If long layovers with no wall outlets in sight are a frequent occurrence for you, the T60's battery could be a lifesaver. (Last Rated: May 09, 2007) Full Review • Test Report
	5	Lenovo ThinkPad T60p Widescreen CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7200 Display Size (inches): 15.4 Wide Screen: Yes Total HD Size (GB): 100 Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.2 Price When Reviewed: $2199 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Wide-screen version of the ThinkPad T60 series has mobile workstation graphics but its display is a little dark. (Last Rated: May 09, 2007) Full Review • Test Report

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Top 5 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 Danny Allen

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