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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.

Edited by Carla Thornton

Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 11:00 AM PDT
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Gateway E-475M
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: $1300
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Bottom Line: Gateway's E-475M is a blazingly fast, stylish unit that will please everyone but audio aficionados.
(Last Rated: September 12, 2007)
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87.4Very Good
2
HP Pavilion dv6500t
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: $1134
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Bottom Line: Midsize consumer notebook from HP has a gorgeous design and one of Intel's latest mobile dual core processors.
(Last Rated: September 12, 2007)
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85.7Very Good
3
HP Pavilion dv2500t
HP Pavilion dv2500t
CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300
Display Size (inches): 14.1
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 160
Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.5
Price When Reviewed: $1439
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Bottom Line: Light, affordable multimedia notebook comes in a stylish, glossy case, but its battery life is short.
(Last Rated: September 12, 2007)
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83.5Very Good
4
Lenovo ThinkPad R61
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
Price When Reviewed: $1514
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Bottom Line: The R61's slim size, light weight, and keyboard illumination make it ideal for taking along on the road.
(Last Rated: September 12, 2007)
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83.3Very Good
5
Toshiba Satellite A215-S4757
Toshiba Satellite A215-S4757
CPU: 1.8-GHz Turion 64 X2 TL-56
Display Size (inches): 15.4
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 250
Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.2
Price When Reviewed: $1000
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Bottom Line: Inexpensive laptop has an ineffective volume wheel, but could be a good second PC to share with the kids.
(Last Rated: September 12, 2007)
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82.4Very Good
6
Dell Inspiron 1420
Dell Inspiron 1420
CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500
Display Size (inches): 14.1
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 160
Min. Weight (lbs.): 6
Price When Reviewed: $1748
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Bottom Line: Midsize consumer notebook has it all: a high-quality design, good performance, and stand-alone media buttons.
(Last Rated: September 12, 2007)
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81.6Very Good
7
Lenovo 3000 N200
Lenovo 3000 N200
CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500
Display Size (inches): 14.1
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 160
Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.3
Price When Reviewed: $1499
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Bottom Line: The Lenovo 3000 N200 is no multimedia machine, but it has a nice keyboard and is comfortably designed overall.
(Last Rated: September 12, 2007)
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79.9Good
8
Asus A8JR-4P021C
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
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Bottom Line: This inexpensive laptop's price and weight are attractive, but the dim screen is hard on the eyes.
(Last Rated: September 12, 2007)
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79.2Good
9
Toshiba Satellite A205-S4639
Toshiba Satellite A205-S4639
CPU: 1.73-GHz Core 2 Duo T5300
Display Size (inches): 15.4
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 280
Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.5
Price When Reviewed: $1550
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Bottom Line: Though hampered by poor battery life, the A205-S4639 offers pretty good performance and great sound.
(Last Rated: September 12, 2007)
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76.9Good
10
Dell XPS M1330
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
Price When Reviewed: $2179
Manufacturer's Pricing
Bottom Line: Weighing less than 5 pounds and jazzed up with a color lid and other features, this is a light and stylish portable.
(Last Rated: September 12, 2007)
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76.7Good
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