Best Notebooks - 1.7 to * GHz Processor Speed, 3000 to * MB Installed RAM, 40 to 220 GB Hard Drive Capacity

'It might not be of huge interest to you if you're using a 2012 or newer model, but if you're hanging on to that older MacBook Pro with an optical drive, it's a worthy upgrade. '

'It’s a wonderful laptop. '

'The updated 13-inch MacBook Pro packs a new fifth-generation 2.7-GHz Intel Core i5-5257U processor along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of faster flash storage. '

'Good graphics, even faster SSD speeds. '

'It's excellent overall, and an improvement over last year's version. '

'Clear, bright, 12-inch, 2,160-by-1,440-resolution display. '

'Despite its small size, the speakers in the Surface Pro 4 made an impact. '

'If your business is seeking a well-made and cost-effective laptop to take into hazardous environments or dirty job sites, the Getac V110 is a winning option with a full feature set. '

'Hot-swappable batteries'

'The MSI GT80 Titan SLI is impressive in a lot of ways.'

'MSI knows that big is beautiful and created a laptop that is simultaneously graceful and imposing.'

'The GT80 is, quite simply, the fastest gaming notebook we’ve ever reviewed. '

'full sized mechanical keyboard'

'Intel Core i5 processor and 128GB solid-state drive offer solid performance. '

'With improved, category-leading performance and a solid convertible design, the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 is an easy pick as our top pick for convertible-hybrid ultraportable for business. '

'The sound provided by the built-in stereo speakers is reasonably clear, with some help from Dolby Advanced Audio software, but the overall volume is on the quiet side.'

'In the end, it's best viewed as a solid business system with touch capability.'