Dell's M1710 systems are the mid-range of their beefed-up XPS portable computer lines. These laptops offer excellent performance and great components, yet aren't quite as expensive nor as heavy as their big brothers, the M2010 systems.
You can always count on Sony to introduce the next big style. Take, for example, their new portable computer, the VAIO UX series. It's almost not fair to call these systems "laptops" as they are so tiny, yet they're more robust and powerful than a PDA or other handheld computer
Apple claims that their new Intel Core 2 Duo-powered MacBook Pro portable computers are up to 39 percent faster than their previous models. We're inclined to agree: These speedy portable computers are loaded with high-end components yet still packaged in the svelte style we've grown accustomed to from Apple. Of course, they are also fairly pricey compared to their compatriots, although that's another hallmark of the Apple brand.
Averatec's new 7100 series of portable computers features a monster 17-inch widescreen display, one of the largest we've seen on a laptop from any manufacturer. And these portable computers start out at under a grand, making them decently priced systems as well.
HP's Pavilion dv6000 series of laptop computers are geared towards multimedia enthusiasts who don't want to sacrifice performance away from their desktop. Available with Intel Core 2 Duo processors, this laptop family offers excellent power in a reasonably-priced package.
When laptop computers are billed as "desktop replacements" this often just means a laptop that will handle most applications at desktop speed. Well, HP's new Pavilion dv9500t is a laptop computer that will make you forget about your desktop PC entirely.
Sony's VAIO VGN-SZ series of ultraportable laptop computers are only an inch thick and weigh in at slightly more than four pounds, making them excellent laptops for business users constantly on the go.
Sony's VAIO systems are laptops with sleek design and, often times, a much larger price tag than their more traditional counterparts. The VGN-FZ series of laptop computers does offer attractive design, but the prices are quite reasonable this time.
Lenovo's 3000 C200 series of business laptop computers stand out in the world of widescreen displays as these more traditional portables offer a square screen to look at. Even though it's non-widescreen, the 15-inch screen still presents a good amount of real estate for your applications with a decent 1024x768 resolution and an anti-glare coating for use in bright light environments. And these laptops start out priced at under $800--a feature that the accounting department of your small business will love
HP's Pavilion dv6500t series of laptop computers is their new mainstream line of systems featuring their Radiance exterior. This polished black coating looks sharp and provides some protection during rough handling of the laptop.