Reviewed on October 21, 2008Apple's redesigned 15-inch MacBook Pro boasts a redesigned aluminum body that's stunning, thin, and sturdy; a new trackpad with expanded functionality; and a dual graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance, but there's now less incentive to spend extra for it because its 13-inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.TAGS:Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro, FireWire, NVidia, Nvidia GeForce, Intel Core 2 Duo, Apple Computer, chipset, laptop computer, Intel
Reviewed on July 31, 2008The HP Pavilion dv6985se is a well-stocked mainstream machine with a long-living (though heavy) 12-cell battery. We recommend it, provided you like the unique copper-colored case and are willing to schlep around 6.6 pounds of laptop.TAGS:HP Pavilion, battery, HP, Intel Core 2 Duo, Sony Vaio, laptop computer, keyboard, Sony Corp., Intel
Reviewed on October 28, 2008HP may have arrived late to the consumer Netbook game, but by lifting the generous keyboard from last year's business-oriented model, the Mini 1000 easily joins the category's top tier.TAGS:Netbook, HP, keyboard, laptop computer, Intel, PC
Reviewed on August 14, 2008The Dell Studio S1535-125B impresses us with its leading performance in the sub-$1,000 category, thanks in large part to a speedy Intel CPU and generous memory allotment. Striking a fine balance between Dell's XPS and Inspiron lines, we recommend this well-rounded 15-inch laptop for students and home users alike.TAGS:Dell Studio, Intel Core 2 Duo, back-to-school, laptop computer, CPU, Intel, IEEE 802.11, Intel Centrino, resolution, speakers, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
