Best Notebooks - PC Platform, 1.7 to * GHz Processor Speed, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) x3100 Graphic Processor, 3000 to * MB Installed RAM, 14 to * in. Display Size

'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.'

'spectacular performance scores'

'if buyers don't like the traditional white or black case, they can opt for red, blue, green, yellow, brown, or pink'

'Build quality is excellent, and the keyboard benefits from a numeric keypad on the right'

'colored laptop'

'cleaner and refined look'

'the Sony Vaio VGN-NR21M is perfectly adequate.'

'Slimmed-down design'

'excellent budget notebook'

'Fast for a budget laptop'

'Every part of the notebook will get full of smudges and fingerprints, but you can always wipe it down in a couple of minutes to make it look brand new.'

'The HP Pavilion dv6700t is an impressive notebook'

'This notebook meets the EPEAT Silver level of environmental performance criteria including a minimum of 65% recycleable or reuseable materials'

'With the T61 Widescreen, you get the absolute best from Intel's newest Centrino Duo platform'

'latest and greatest notebooks'

'The T61p is a great business notebook for those who need lots of power and features'

'this notebook is most suitable as a desktop replacement'

'this Vista Home Premium laptop has just about everything home-office buyers could ask for in a solid budget notebook'

'The laptop's build quality is impressive, with sturdy and tactile materials and an excellent keyboard'

'both a media-friendly laptop'

'the system is highly configurable with a rich selection of processors, RAM configurations, and graphics options'

'This thing feels like a tank and is extremely sturdy'

'the Latitude XFR D630 notebook is shock-resistant and resists moisture, high altitude and high temperatures'

'first fully rugged notebook'