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Dell Inspiron 9400

The Dell Inspiron 9400 packs a solid set of multimedia features, and when configured with Intel's Core Duo processor, it has enough power to speed through virtually any task, from editing video to playing games.

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Dell Studio 17

The Dell Studio 1735 is a decent laptop which is best for multimedia and casual gaming, but the glossy, hi-res screen isn't suited to general usage.

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Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch; 1.67GHz)

The 17-inch PowerBook G4 delivers a competitive set of features, a great software package, good battery life, and style in spades, but you can find plenty of less expensive options out there.

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Asus A6J

The ASUS A6J's outdated chassis is incongruent with its use of the latest dual-core Yonah processor on Intel's new Centrino platform.

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Intel debuts Core Duo: dual-core processors come to laptops

In a keynote speech by CEO Paul Otellini at CES 2006 in Las Vegas, Intel officially unveiled its new Centrino Duo Mobile Technology.