Tags: dvd, mid range, notebook
Sony VAIO VGN-NR17G
Sony's NR17G has a distinctive look, and while it doesn't stand out in the performance stakes, it's still a worthwhile desktop replacement candidate, as long as your needs are modest.
HP Pavilion dv2633XT Special Edition 'Verve'
The Verve is near perfect -- though it wouldn't hurt HP to squeeze out a little more battery life, thin out the crapware and to start supplying some realistic driver downloads.
Dell Inspiron 6400
The Inspiron 6400 is a mid-range notebook with an entry-level price tag. It'll handle most applications nicely, but it's a little on the heavy side and isn't suitable for extensive gaming.
Dell Inspiron 630m (14.1-inch, 2GHz)
Dell's mid-range Inspiron 630m provides excellent value for money with a hearty system under its hood, a 14.1-inch widescreen display and the option of Windows Media Center.
Portable DVD: Why not use a notebook?
Even the lowest-end notebooks on the market these days sport DVD-ROM drives, so why shouldn't you just plump for a notebook to meet your portable DVD watching needs?
HP's laptop mega-launch
It's just as well that HP isn't superstitious -- the company launched 13 new notebooks at its 2007 Mobility Summit in Shanghai this week.
Top 10 notebooks of March
Dell went on a rampage in March, snagging four of the ten spots in our most popular list. Desktop replacement and mid-sized notebooks continue to rate well, as do cheaper entry-level offerings.
Top five Vista-ready notebooks
Why wait till January 30? We pick the top five notebooks which are ready for Vista out of the box.
Best laptops of 2006
We round up the best notebooks of 2006 with something for everyone: from snazzy ultraportables to desk-bound behemoths.
HP's Mobile Computing Lineup for 2006
HP has announced its mobile computing lineup for 2006, unveiling five new notebook products and two smart phone handhelds. We show you how they stack up.
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