Best Notebooks - Fax / Modem Modem Type, Multimedia Control Panel Input Method, 1 x ExpressCard Expandability

'no-frills, 15-inch notebook'

'this Toshiba notebook is RoHS-compatible, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.'

'The features offered by this laptop make it ideal for individuals who want a system for their personal or professional needs.'

'the Pavilion dv4040us is a good selection for those who need storage space and memory'

'Also, this notebook has 128MB of video RAM, which is more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.'

'crafted out of sturdy and stylish magnesium alloy and measuring 15.5 inches wide, 11.3 inches deep, and 1.6 inches thick'

'The e1705 build is good'

'good overall system'

'The chassis is solid and doesn't exhibit any undue flexing'

'Dell goes full-throttle with its latest XPS notebook, the M1730, which packs an Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 processor, dual Nvidia graphics processors in an SLI configuration, and Ageia's PhysX controller, which theoretically makes games look more realistic than before.'

'new 17-inch high-performance gaming notebook'

'It's the first laptop ever to use a dedicated Ageia PhysX processing unit alongside two separate high-end graphics cards.'

'the laptop is very quiet'

'great mid range notebook'

'no-frills media center laptop'

'no-frills media center laptop'

'For basic home users who want an affordable desktop-replacement laptop to watch movies, rip discs, and manage photos, the Satellite P105-S6024 is a great choice.'

'Both laptops are extremely capable Media Center laptops.'

'potential notebook owner'

'Both laptops are extremely capable Media Center laptops.'

'best equipped multimedia notebooks'

'There is almost no flex, except at the rear where the whole notebook casing flexes in when pushed hard'

'wide array of configuration options'

'When the notebook is off, one touch of the Dell MediaDirect button permits quick access to music, pictures, movies, and videos, regardless of their location--optical drive, hard drive, USB key, or the five-in-one media-card reader--through an intuitive Media Center Edition-like 10-foot user interface that includes full mouse and keyboard control.'

'Benchmarks aside, the laptop did not feel at all sluggish during our anecdotal use, when we performed basic tasks, such as checking e-mail, listening to music, and performing a quick system scan with Windows Defender.'