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Best 5 laptops

Dan Ackerman

Senior Editor

(Jul 09, 2008) The most common question we get around here is simple: "What laptop should I buy?" Being a generally difficult person by nature, I usually respond with my own series of questions: "What size screen do you want? How much do you want to spend?" and so on. But sometimes people just want a simple suggestion, based on what I actually like. So, here is a jargon-free list of the current crop of laptops that I'm digging, either because they give you good bang for your buck, they excel in their specific category, or because they just plain rock.

Lenovo ThinkPad X300

The ThinkPad X300 breaks new ground by packing a broad display, full-size keyboard, and nearly every feature a mobile user needs into a sleek, lightweight case.
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Price: $2,122.50 - $2,122.50 (check prices)

Filed in: Best 5 laptops, Best thin and light laptops

Apple MacBook

If you're not afraid to take the Mac OS plunge, it's hard to find a laptop designed with more care and precision than the 13-inch MacBook.
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Price: $1,185.73 - $1,776.60 (check prices)

Filed in: Best 5 laptops, Best thin and light laptops

Asus M70

The Asus M70 is the most fully loaded laptop we've seen in a long while. This 17-inch powerhouse offers the ultimate feature set for film buffs, file hoarders, and others who want their laptop to serve triple duty as a computer, media library, and high-def home theater.
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Filed in: Best 5 laptops, Best desktop replacement laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad U110

The 11.1-inch Lenovo IdeaPad U110 is the most beautiful laptop we've seen in years, and behind those good looks is a well-appointed, fairly priced ultraportable.
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Price: $1,799.00 - $1,799.00 (check prices)

Filed in: Best 5 laptops, Best ultraportable laptops

Asus Eee PC 900 (white)

The popular low-cost Asus Eee PC makes a play for mainstream acceptance, adding Windows XP to create an impressive package for portable Web surfing and basic productivity, making it a near-flawless choice for a highly portable second laptop.
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Price: $514.99 - $619.46 (check prices)