Best Laptop Overall
Judging a laptop amongst many to be "best overall" is a difficult if not impossible task as users have different needs when it comes to performance and portability. Therefore, this best list will consist of the best laptops of their respective classes, with considerations for size, aesthetics, weight, battery life, overall performance and, of course, price. If you already know which type of laptop you are looking for, be sure to check out our other laptop best picks.
Why it's best:
For the budget-minded all-around laptop—The ThinkPad lineup of notebook PCs have been the standard for quality notebook construction for many years, and Lenovo's ThinkPad T400 continues the tradition. Every bit as sturdily constructed as its predecessors, the ... read full review
Price Range:
$1,127.00 - $1,249.00
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PC Connection $1,249.00
California Computer Center $1,127.00
Why it's a best pick:
For the thin-and-light buyer—Combining decent processing power with good battery life, the Asus UL80Vt-A1 is a flexible mid-range notebook that has both the capability of running performance applications and games when battery life conservation isn’t an ...
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California Computer Center $821.00
Why it's a best pick:
For Macintosh buyers—For those looking to get a Macintosh computer, the Apple Macbook Pro 13" is the best all-around choice for most users and a viable alternative to a Windows PC machine. The Macbook Pro 13" packs quite a punch within its small fram...
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$1,149.00 - $1,199.00
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MacConnection $1,149.00
MacMall $1,179.99
Why it's a best pick:
For Netbook buyers—The netbook phenomenon was started by Asus with their "Eee" netbook. They have come a long way in the past year, becoming refined, portable, and capable computers in their own right. While many may not like the slower processing sp...
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$354.95 - $389.99
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Buydig.com $354.95
Beach Camera $358.95
Why it's a best pick:
For gamers who want some mobility and lots of performance in a laptop—Sporting Intel's new Core i7 Mobile processor, dual hard disk bays and Nvidia GTX 260M graphics, the Asus G51J-A1 is definitely more performance-oriented rather than battery efficient. Price...
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$1,438.00 - $1,499.99
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Buydig.com $1,449.00
California Computer Center $1,438.00