Best Notebooks - Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Operating System, Integrated Wireless LAN Networking Type, 1 x xD Card Slot Expandability

'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 Toshiba Satellite M105-S3031 Refurbished Laptop PC provides what you need to stay productive while ranging away from your workstation.'

'capable laptop'

'In view of its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.'

'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.'

'most other convertible notebooks'

'traditional notebook'

'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.'

'the notebook sounds fantastic--as thumpy and crystal clear as any external speakers that come bundled with a desktop PC.'

'most powerful audio system'

'most complete Media Center laptop'

'In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.'

'excellent operating system'

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

'The Toshiba Qosmio G25-AV513 is a 9.5-pound, general-purpose notebook computer'

'The base of the heavy 9.4-pound system has four ringlike "feet" to absorb shocks and vibrations'

'It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 3 hours'