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Editors' Top Rated Laptops

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Dell Latitude E6500

Dell Latitude E6500   Editors’ Choice

The Dell Latitude E is a glimpse into the future of laptops. With high expandability, configurable and a strong design, it should suit most corporate environments.

25/08/2008 02:10 PM

ASUS EeePC 1000H

ASUS EeePC 1000H   Editors’ Choice

The Eee PC 1000 is a fabulous machine. It precariously straddles the line between netbook and ultraportable, but it's well equipped, well designed and great for those who need a laptop on the move.

29/07/2008 10:39 AM

MSI Wind

MSI Wind   Editors’ Choice

This is one of the best mini laptops so far -- it's comfortable to use, has a good display and it's affordable.

07/07/2008 11:03 AM

Acer Aspire One

Acer Aspire One   Editors’ Choice

The Acer Aspire One is better than most netbooks. It's fantastic for anyone who wants a small, cheap machine on which to type and surf the Web. However, its battery life lets it down slightly.

23/06/2008 04:07 PM

Asus EeePC 901

Asus EeePC 901   Editors’ Choice

The Eee is now faster, looks nicer, and has better battery life. It's also heavier and the keyboard is still too small, but we like it. A lot.

20/06/2008 03:13 PM

Asus EeePC 900

Asus EeePC 900   Editors’ Choice

The Asus EeePC 900 is an excellent update to the EeePC 701, and a fantastic purchase.

29/04/2008 10:32 AM

HP Pavilion dv6724TX Special Edition

HP Pavilion dv6724TX Special Edition "Thrive"   Editors’ Choice

HP has well and truly hit its stride with its laptops, and the dv6700 Special Edition series represents a new level in quality. Unless your needs involve being ultramobile, requiring gigabit Ethernet or requiring HSDPA, you shouldn't be disappointed with this machine.

26/03/2008 10:05 AM

Lenovo ThinkPad X300

Lenovo ThinkPad X300

The newest addition to the ThinkPad X series incorporates the best of the MacBook Air, with the best of the Portege R500, while also adding its own great features, such as a built-in DVD burner, WWAN connectivity, and GPS.

14/03/2008 01:55 PM

Apple MacBook Pro (2008 Edition, 2.4GHz)

Apple MacBook Pro (2008 Edition, 2.4GHz)   Editors’ Choice

A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line, but noteworthy for stealing the MacBook Air's best feature — expanded gesture controls for the touch pad.

06/03/2008 04:22 PM

Dell XPS M1530

Dell XPS M1530   Editors’ Choice

Don't let the slim design and relatively light heft fool you. This XPS is one powerful gaming portable with an impressive feature set for work and play.

09/01/2008 12:30 PM

Asus EeePC 701

Asus EeePC 701   Editors’ Choice

The EeePC isn't for everyone — in fact within about two seconds from picking it up you'll know if it's for you or not. For those it does appeal to, it's a brilliant little thing that fills a much lamented gap.

13/12/2007 03:50 PM

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.4GHz)

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.4GHz)   Editors’ Choice

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro gets a solid under-the-hood upgrade for better performance and longer battery life, allowing the MacBook Pro to put enough distance between itself and the lower-end MacBook to justify its higher price.

26/10/2007 10:23 AM

Dell XPS M1730

Dell XPS M1730   Editors’ Choice

When most desktop replacements tend to target power users or entertainment seekers, the Dell XPS M1730 makes no bones about being a gaming machine.

23/10/2007 04:26 PM

Acer TravelMate 6292

Acer TravelMate 6292   Editors’ Choice

A well-built and -- shock-horror -- good-looking business notebook, the Acer TravelMate 6292 would be one of our first choices for life on the road.

14/06/2007 05:23 PM

Dell Latitude D630

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Corporate users can't go wrong with the Dell Latitude D630, which integrates Intel's latest mobile platform with a business-friendly feature set and a long-lived extended battery.

14/06/2007 11:39 AM

HP Compaq Presario B1900

HP Compaq Presario B1900   Editors’ Choice

HP's Presario B1900 proves that you don't need to spend a fortune on an ultra-portable.

29/12/2006 11:38 AM

Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz, 13-inch, black)

Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz, 13-inch, black)   Editors’ Choice

The new MacBook, updated to Intel's Core 2 Duo CPU, compares very favourably with Apple's high-end MacBook Pro line, offering premium performance at a reasonable price.

23/11/2006 12:16 PM

BenQ Joybook R55

BenQ Joybook R55   Editors’ Choice

Given its impressive performance, generous software bundle and superb screen, at just AU$2299 the R55 is a rare bargain.

21/08/2006 01:52 PM

Sony VAIO VGN-TX27GP

Sony VAIO VGN-TX27GP   Editors’ Choice

Our new favourite ultra-portable, the Sony VAIO VGN-TX27GP offers up a superb design, brilliant battery life and a great blend of multimedia features.

20/06/2006 03:59 PM

Fujitsu LifeBook P7120

Fujitsu LifeBook P7120   Editors’ Choice

For users who are unwilling to sacrifice features and yet demand a diminutive notebook, the Fujitsu LifeBook P7120 fits the bill perfectly.

01/03/2006 11:52 AM

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      The Dell Latitude E is a glimpse into the future of laptops. With high expandability, configurable and a strong design, it should suit most corporate environments.

    • Asus M51Va

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      Asus' M51Va passes muster as one of the better laptops out there, and the Centrino 2 certification means you'll be up to date with the latest spec. If you're in the market for a mid-weight laptop, make sure to give this one a try.

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      The Dell Studio 1535 is a good mid-range laptop that fills the gap between premium and mainstream, and offers good quality for the price.

    • ASUS EeePC 1000H

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      The Eee PC 1000 is a fabulous machine. It precariously straddles the line between netbook and ultraportable, but it's well equipped, well designed and great for those who need a laptop on the move.

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