5 best laptop

HP Mini 311

HP's Mini 311 adds a larger, high-definition display and advanced graphics to a basic Netbook, while keeping the price very appealing. Once it starts shipping with Windows 7, this could become our favorite Netbook.

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Filed in: Best 5 laptops , Best Netbooks
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Alienware M15x

Alienware's big and bulky 15-inch M15x pulls out most of the stops, thanks to a superpowered CPU.

Price:$1,399.00 - $1,399.00 (check prices)

Filed in: Best 5 laptops , Best mainstream laptops
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Asus UL30A-A1

If you're in the market for an affordable thin-and-light, the Asus UL30A-A1 provides great value and a solid Core 2 Duo CULV processor in an attractive package.

Price:$809.99 - $809.99 (check prices)

Filed in: Best 5 laptops , Best thin and light laptops
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Toshiba Satellite T135-S1310

Toshiba's slick entry into the thin-and-light laptop world is timed for Windows 7, but if you're going to get one, make sure it's the dual-core T135-S1310, and not its single-core cousin.

Price:$683.87 - $727.99 (check prices)

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