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Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (June 2009)

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro makes only minor tweaks to the previous version, but cutting prices and swapping the ExpressCard slot for an SD card slot are enough to make it a solid improvement over its predecessor.

Lenovo ThinkPad T60

The premium you pay is worth it: the ThinkPad T60 delivers a sturdy design, a complete range of network connectivity, top-shelf performance, long battery life, and just enough ports for the typical business user.

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Reviews

  • Apple Mac Mini Core Duo

    Apple packs more media-specific features into the Mac Mini to make an inexpensive and useful entertainment-room computer. It's tremendously easy to use, although it surprised us with poor image processing.

  • Toshiba Portege M300

    The M300 will satisfy users who need a stylish lightweight notebook with an optical drive for their work. Mind the processing power, though.

  • Toshiba Tecra M3

    The thin-and-light Tecra M3 has a nice design and adequate performance for basic office tasks, but power users will be disappointed by the laptop's mediocre speed and battery life.

  • Dell Latitude X1

    Executives searching for a very light business notebook could well consider the Latitude X1.

  • Canon Pixma MP130

    The Canon MP130 is a low-cost personal or family all-in-one that prints great text and good-looking photos.

  • Dell OptiPlex SX280

    Thanks to its diminutive size and next-generation Intel chipset and CPU, the Dell OptiPlex SX280 is perfect for small-business buyers who need future-proof, small-form-factor desktops.

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