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Top 10 Power Laptops

These laptops are on the heavy side and have large screens (17-inches or higher) -- that makes these powerhouses 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 Darren Gladstone

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PCW Rating: 85.6PCW Rating: 85.6PCW Rating: 85.6

Last Rated: August 03, 2009

1. Alienware M17x

CPU: 2.53-GHz Core 2 Extreme QX9300, Display Size (inches): 17" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 320GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 12.6Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Of course, a tricked out gaming machine like the M17x will cost you a lot of money and perform well. But few look as good.

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PCW Rating: 82.3PCW Rating: 82.3PCW Rating: 82.3

Last Rated: August 03, 2009

2. Eurocom D901C Phantom-X

CPU: 3-GHz Intel Xeon X3370, Display Size (inches): 17.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 320GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 12Lbs.,

Bottom Line: The Phantom-X packs plenty of power and versatility, but suffers from a lackluster layout and design.

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PCW Rating: 81.2PCW Rating: 81.2PCW Rating: 81.2

Last Rated: August 03, 2009

3. Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds

CPU: 2.53-GHz Core 2 Extreme QX9300, Display Size (inches): 17" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 400GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 11Lbs.,

Bottom Line: The idea of a second screen latched onto a huge desktop replacement notebook sounds good on paper, but it's not fully-baked.

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PCW Rating: 79.8PCW Rating: 79.8PCW Rating: 79.8

Last Rated: August 03, 2009

4. Micro Express N570

CPU: 2.53-GHz Core 2 Extreme QX9300, Display Size (inches): 17" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 320GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 9.2Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Micro Express' power-hungry -- but feature-starved -- desktop replacement delivers gaming goods but little else.

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PCW Rating: 78.5PCW Rating: 78.5PCW Rating: 78.5

Last Rated: August 03, 2009

5. HP HDX 18

CPU: 2.8-GHz Core 2 Duo T9600, Display Size (inches): 18.4" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 640GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 9.1Lbs.,

Bottom Line: As a desktop replacement, it not only performs well, it makes your actual desktop look snazzier.

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PCW Rating: 77.2PCW Rating: 77.2PCW Rating: 77.2

Last Rated: August 03, 2009

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6. Asus W90

CPU: 2.8-GHz Core 2 Duo T9600, Display Size (inches): 18.4" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 320GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 13.2Lbs.,

Bottom Line: While high-res gaming frame-rates on the Asus W90VP boom, moderate overall performance and weak sound disappoint.

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PCW Rating: 76.4PCW Rating: 76.4PCW Rating: 76.4

Last Rated: August 03, 2009

7. MSI GT 725

CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Quad Q9000, Display Size (inches): 17" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 320GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 7.7Lbs.,

Bottom Line: The MSI GT 725 satesfies gamers, but even though it has ample power, it'll leave other users hungering for more.

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PCW Rating: 76.3PCW Rating: 76.3PCW Rating: 76.3

Last Rated: August 03, 2009

8. Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q708

CPU: 2.5-GHz Core 2 Extreme Q9300, Display Size (inches): 17" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 320GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 9.5Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Toshiba's high-end Qosmio X305 has lots of style and even more power, but could use a more practical physical design.

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PCW Rating: 74.5PCW Rating: 74.5PCW Rating: 74.5

Last Rated: August 03, 2009

9. Apple Macbook Pro A1297

CPU: 2.66-GHz Core 2 Duo T9550, Display Size (inches): 17" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 320GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.5Lbs.,

Bottom Line: This 17-inch MacBook Pro boasts better design and a big battery life improvement (so long as you don't install Windows).

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PCW Rating: 74.4PCW Rating: 74.4PCW Rating: 74.4

Last Rated: August 03, 2009

10. Acer Aspire 8930

CPU: 2.53-GHz Core 2 Duo T9400, Display Size (inches): 18.4" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 320GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 8.8Lbs.,

Bottom Line: The Aspire 8930 is that great combination of price and purpose, providing good gaming for under two grand.

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