Best Notebooks - Dual Layer DVD+/-RW CD / DVD Type, PC Platform, 1.7 to * GHz Processor Speed, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Operating System, 3000 to * MB Installed RAM, 14 to * in. Display Size

'Ports and Features Port selection is very good even with no ports or slots added to the front or rear edge of the notebook.'

'Today’s mobile generation wants notebooks that are as unique and stylish as possible.'

'The keypad of this notebook is so soft and comfortable that it gives a great pleasure while type on which also delivers a soothing glowing dark white light when it is in use.'

'The keyboard is comfortable to type on and we like its glowing white backlight when in use.'

'The HP Pavilion dv6t (1030us) is tailor-made for frugal fashionistas.'

'general-purpose notebook'

'perfect business laptop'

'It was especially nice to see two of the USB ports on the back to keep some cords away from either side of the laptop.'

'great notebook'

'very decent gaming system '

'Peak volume levels were enough to fill a small room, but if you plan on sharing a movie inside a dorm room, it might be wise to connect the laptop to a set of external surround speakers.'

'An HDMI port makes it simple to transfer high-quality audio and video to an HDTV, giving the laptop a second function as a Blu-ray movie player.'

'spectacular performance scores'

'great product'

'The Media Card Reader on this laptop makes it easy to transfer files from a digital camera, video camcorder, MP3 player or smart phone using SD cards, Memory Sticks and more.'

'the picture looked crisp and vibrant head on, but as soon as we dipped the lid forward the screen appeared washed out; when we tried watching from the side (as if we were part of a group crowded around the screen), the contrast was too low.'

'quality and good performance'

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

'perfect student laptop'

'great bargain laptop'

'great notebook'

'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.'

'low-priced media laptop'

'The documentation included with the Y530 is pretty extensive, and it makes the laptop extremely user friendly.'

'Build quality is excellent with a very rugged feel for a consumer notebook.'

'a very interesting notebook'

'sleek colorful notebook'

'Build quality is relatively solid, if a little plasticky overall, and not helped in our experience by the unusual Scrabble-piece keyboard style - now copied by Apple - with its large spaces between keys.'

'spectacular performance scores'