Best Notebooks - DVD-RAM CD / DVD Type, 13.3 inch, Intel Core 2 Duo

'this laptop feels compact and dense.'

'just a good-looking notebook'

'Unlike the glossy finishes popular in competing models, the Satellite U505 features a subtly textured skin that resists fingerprints.'

'Ports and Features The port selection of the U505 is pretty good for a 13-inch notebook.'

'the Satellite L505 is attractive but not exactly striking.'

'great bargain laptop'

'great notebook'

'This laptop is very good for handling computing essentials at home, school or work--from surfing the web and downloading video to managing household finances or studying for finals.'

'decent processor'

'Performance was impressive.'

'good battery performance'

'This is impressive, often with budget notebooks the hinges can be somewhat weak.'

'Given its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.'

'well-rounded 13-inch notebook'

'excellent all-purpose laptop'

'I could do so much on the MacBook by switching back and forth in between operating systems without having to carry two notebooks is extremely useful.'

'Sleek, powerful, and able to run Windows as well as the Mac operating system'

'many users report superior performance to other laptops running Windows.'

'right laptop'

'the laptop lid is open, and the keyboard layout is first-rate.'

'This is a good deal more than what many budget notebooks offer users.'

'The notebook is slim with a subtle wedge shape that tapers toward the front and it's 1.5" thick at the back and 1" thin at the front (the carbon fiber is 1.3" back and 0.90 inches front).'