Top five all-purpose laptops

Top 5 All-Purpose Laptops



These laptops can do it all and are a great choice for most notebook users. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.Edited by Kalpana Ettenson


Edited by Kalpana Ettenson

1. Dell Inspiron E1505
   Bottom Line: With "instant office apps" capability and fast performance, the E1505 is a good all-around notebook for getting work done.
   PC World Rating: 83 (Very Good)
   CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7200
   Display Size (inches): 15.4
   Wide Screen: Yes
   Total HD Size (GB): 120
   Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.9
   Price When Reviewed: $1139
   Rated on: February 06, 2007


2. Lenovo ThinkPad R60
   Bottom Line: Providing long battery life but a staid design, the R60 overall is a solid choice for mainstream users on a budget.
   PC World Rating: 80 (Very Good)
   CPU: 2-GHz Core Duo T2500
   Display Size (inches): 15
   Wide Screen: No
   Total HD Size (GB): 100
   Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.8
   Price When Reviewed: $1299
   Rated on: February 06, 2007


3. Lenovo 3000 C100
   Bottom Line: This affordable notebook has a basic design but long battery life and fairly robust features for the price.
   PC World Rating: 80 (Very Good)
   CPU: 1.73-GHz Pentium M 740
   Display Size (inches): 15
   Wide Screen: No
   Total HD Size (GB): 80
   Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.3
   Price When Reviewed: $873
   Rated on: February 06, 2007


4. HP Pavilion dv2000t
   Bottom Line: Offering stunning looks and great battery life, the dv2000t is an excellent home and small-business notebook.
   PC World Rating: 79 (Good)
   CPU: 2.16-GHz Core Duo T2600
   Display Size (inches): 14.1
   Wide Screen: Yes
   Total HD Size (GB): 120
   Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.1
   Price When Reviewed: $1570
   Rated on: February 06, 2007


5. Sony VAIO VGN-N170G
   Bottom Line: This inexpensive, stylish notebook has modest processing power but lacks a user-upgradable hard drive.
   PC World Rating: 77 (Good)
   CPU: 1.6-GHz Core Duo T2050
   Display Size (inches): 15.4
   Wide Screen: Yes
   Total HD Size (GB): 100
   Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.7
   Price When Reviewed: $1100
   Rated on: February 06, 2007

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