The bottom line: With a redesigned case that's chock-full of cutting-edge technologies, the Dell XPS M1730 tops our list of our favorite gaming laptops.
new 17-inch high-performance gaming notebook
Dell XPS M1730:NotebookReview
Dell has respawned its flagship XPS gaming notebook into an even bigger and more powerful beast. The M1730 is one of the fastest gaming notebooks on the market and is certainly the flashiest. The M1730 is the most attention-grabbing notebook I have seen to date; its exterior appearance is sleek and intimidating. Taking the M1730 to a LAN party is sure to get one recognized. Dell has done a wonderful job with the M1730 inside and out; the software support may not be perfect at the moment but t...
SLI graphics and PhysX card provide lots of muscle
Dell XPS M1730:Laptopmag
Boasting a new PhysX card and plenty of other perks for gamers, Dell's latest rig is fast, fun, and ready for the next generation of eye candy.
high-end graphics
Dell XPS M1730:review.zdnet.com
With a redesigned case that's chock-full of cutting-edge technologies, the Dell XPS M1730 tops our list of our favorite gaming laptops.
monstrously powerful laptop
Dell XPS M1730:PCAuthority
If you want a monstrously powerful laptop, look no further.
dual graphics cards for the best possible gaming performance
Dell XPS M1730:TechRadar.com
There is a DVI port and DVD rewriter on the left-hand side but due to the placing of components inside the case, there is only room for a PC Card slot and two USB ports on the right-hand side.
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early XPS systems
Dell XPS M1730 Mobile Gaming Notebook:Hothardware.com
Dell's XPS brand is instantly recognizable in computer hardware and gaming circles.
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PowerBooks are always superb, but performance isn't as good as the Intel machines
perfect choice for business professionals
Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch):PCMAG
This is Apple's most powerful notebook; its components include a 1.5-GHz PowerPC G4 CPU, an 80GB hard drive, 512MB of RAM, and the ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 GPU. A favorite among graphic artists, the 1-inch-thick Apple PowerBook G4 is a sleek laptop with a gorgeous wide-screen, 15.2-inch LCD. The Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch) is the smallest notebook Apple has ever built with an integrated optical drive and a full-size keyboard. Our test unit was a little short on memory, though: We recommend ...
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hardware and software tweaks that let the PowerBook run more efficiently.
Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch):ZDNet
The high-performance, fully loaded, simply beautiful 15-inch PowerBook G4 will satisfy students and creative professionals who can afford to sacrifice cash for style.
fast processor and graphics card
Apple Powerbook G4 1GHz:Vnunet
Slot-loading DVD-R drive.Very fast.Excellent graphics. Expensive. Apple's Powerbook line gets better and better. This latest model boasts top-notch performance and the all-important combination of a Superdrive and IDVD for simple DVD creation, and it still looks as stylish as ever. This is the ultimate workstation for graphics professionals on the move. It's just a shame about the price tag.
thinnest and lightest 17-inch notebook
Apple PowerBook G4:Laptopmag
Even without Intel inside, this longer-lasting and higher-res mobile Mac is a winner.
just average battery life
Apple PowerBook G4 15.2 - Inch:CNet
Despite its small size, the 12-iinch PowerBook G4 has the chops for serious graphics work.
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massive 17-inch cinema aspect screen
Apple Powerbook G4 17-inch:TechRadar.com
The native resolution of the bright LCD screen is 1440x900, and it provides plenty of space for laying out the palettes of sprawling graphics applications.
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Sony VAIO VGN-NW150J/T - Core 2 Duo T6500 2.1 GHz - 15.5" TFT:CNet
Discrete graphics. The two plastic buttons underneath are responsive, and fingers will have no problem staying in the good-sized touch pad zone. Excellent keyboard and touch pad. Keyboard is comfortable and spacious. No media control buttons.. Mediocre speakers..
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big, highly polished VAIO logo
Sony VAIO VGN-NW120J (Staples):PCMAG
Image quality is superb, although the shiny screen can be distracting if you're working in a brightly lit room.
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the VAIO NW was able to deftly handle our flick's fast-moving action scenes at 1080p resolution.
Sony VAIO NW Series (VGN-NW150J/T):Laptopmag
The keys are flat and springy; the layout lacks a full number pad, but that's far from a dealbreaker on a multimedia notebook.
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excellent screen
Sony VAIO NW180J/S:Computershopper.com
With its excellent screen, Blu-ray playback, and low price, the VAIO NW180J/S is a standout media notebook.
beautiful 15.5-inch display
Sony VAIO NW Series (VGN-NW150J) Review
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Short battery life.
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handsome laptop
Sony VAIO VGN-NW11Z/S review from TechRadar UK's expert reviews of Laptops and netbooks:TechRadar.com
Battery life though is mediocre; we managed to get two and a half hours out of it, which is acceptable, but still nowhere near the big leagues of Acer's Timeline series. Mediocre battery. This VAIO is lovely-looking, but the well-spaced keyboard and curvaceous edging can't help but recall to us Apple's latest MacBooks. The screen is lovely: a whopping 16:9 ratio-ed 15.6" affair with bright colours and deep contrast. Lovely screen.
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very nice keyboard
Sony Vaio NW review:Infosyncworld.com
The Sony VAIO NW is a classy-looking midrange laptop with a solid selection of features, and even some advanced options available if you want to configure your own, which we'd highly recommend. At its base, the machine doesn't really standout, but pop in a Blu-Ray drive for less than $100 and you've got a much more capable addition to your home theater setup. Throw in a discrete graphics card from ATI and then you'll really be flying along, but you'll also increase the base price to almost $1...
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The sound quality and volume output from the built-in speakers are fine for Web audio and the like, but a little thin and flat for enjoying music.
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the Fujitsu LifeBook P3010 is definitely eye-catching.
A Comparative Review of the Fujitsu LifeBook P3010:ASSOCIATED CONTENT
The touchpad is quite small and can cause some serious finger cramps if used for a long time.
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P3010 appealing
Notebooks:GOODGEARGUIDE
The Fujitsu LifeBook P3010 is an attractive, highly portable notebook that can be purchased for $899. It's not very powerful, and its battery life is short, but it's not designed to be a powerhouse. For creating office documents, watching videos and browsing the Web, it will be fine.
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The IBM ThinkPad T Series has always been an excellent choice for businesses for portable powerful computing, but its high price and features do not make it the best choice for the average consumer.
The ThinkPad T42 also comes preloaded with IBM's new Rescue and Recovery platform, a secondary operating system that lets you recover data on your hard drive and access the Internet even when your primary operating system won't boot. Hard drive upgrades to 60GB or 80GB are shamelessly pricey, each costing more than $200. The IBM ThinkPad T42's keyboard is broad and comfortable, with plenty of room toward the front rim for your palms.
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excellent battery life
Lenovo ThinkPad T42:PCWorld Australia
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