Laptop Computers Reviews

Updated: May 18, 2012 00:03
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Asus Zenbook UX31
alaScore 100

Asus Zenbook UX31

The ASUS Zenbook UX31 (CUX31E-RY010V) is a 13.3in Ultrabook that holds tremendous appeal, not...

92 expert reviews | 185 user reviews

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#2
Apple MacBook Air 2011
alaScore 99

Apple MacBook Air 2011

Apple's latest MacBook Air still lacks replaceable components, still has an annoying glossy...

92 expert reviews | 590 user reviews

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#3
Toshiba Portege Z830
alaScore 99

Toshiba Portege Z830

If you want to buy an Ultrabook, then buy this one. It's only 1.1kg and 16mm thick, but it has a...

58 expert reviews | 42 user reviews

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#4
Apple MacBook Pro (2011)
alaScore 98

Apple MacBook Pro (2011)

If you were considering a Macbook Pro recently but held off to see what the model refresh would...

117 expert reviews | 1454 user reviews

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#5
Samsung Series 7 Chronos 700Z
alaScore 98

Samsung Series 7 Chronos 700Z

The Samsung Series 7 has the look and feel of a premium laptop. Its thin and well-built base...

53 expert reviews | 58 user reviews

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#6
HP Envy 14
alaScore 97

HP Envy 14

With great styling, a solid build quality and Beats by Dr Dre headphones, the HP Envy 14 Beats...

110 expert reviews | 683 user reviews

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#7
Samsung 9 Series 900X3A
alaScore 97

Samsung 9 Series 900X3A

The Samsung Series 9 has strong build quality, a sleek design and many great features that make...

103 expert reviews | 337 user reviews

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#8
Acer Aspire S3
alaScore 97

Acer Aspire S3

The Ultrabook, the MacBook Air equivalent for Windows users, has arrived. Acer's 13in Aspire S3...

92 expert reviews | 109 user reviews

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#9
Dell XPS 14Z
alaScore 97

Dell XPS 14Z

We'll know more when we test it, but going by the specs, size and price point of this unit, we...

48 expert reviews | 31 user reviews

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#10
Asus N55SF
alaScore 96

Asus N55SF

The N55 is a perfectly capable, middle-of-the-road laptop that's hard to find fault with it.

24 expert reviews | 63 user reviews

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#11
Asus G74SX
alaScore 96

Asus G74SX

The G74SX is a good laptop marred by painful concessions — namely the awful trackpad, cheap...

45 expert reviews | 282 user reviews

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#12
Dell Latitude E6420
alaScore 96

Dell Latitude E6420

The Latitude E6420 is a well built business machine with good performance. However, it could use...

39 expert reviews | 13 user reviews

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#13
Asus Zenbook UX21
alaScore 96

Asus Zenbook UX21

While the performance is very much there for the Zenbook UX21, it falls tragically short at one...

37 expert reviews | 80 user reviews

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#14
Lenovo Ideapad U300S
alaScore 96

Lenovo Ideapad U300S

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#15
Aspire One D270 Linpus Linux
alaScore 95

Aspire One D270 Linpus Linux

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#16
HP Folio
alaScore 95

HP Folio

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#17
HP Pavilion dv6
alaScore 95

HP Pavilion dv6

HP's Pavilion dv6-6027tx is fast and suitable for pretty much any home computing task. It can be...

186 expert reviews | 3639 user reviews

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#18
Dell XPS 13
alaScore 95

Dell XPS 13

The Dell Studio XPS 13 looks good and it is a good performer. However, this notebook produces a...

105 expert reviews | 243 user reviews

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#19
HP Pavilion DM4
alaScore 95

HP Pavilion DM4

For $999, the HP Pavilion dm4-3000 Beats Edition notebook is a good buy. It has a nice style...

69 expert reviews | 942 user reviews

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#20
Sony VAIO VPC-W111XX/P
alaScore 95

Sony VAIO VPC-W111XX/P

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#21
Dell XPS 15
alaScore 95

Dell XPS 15

The Dell XPS 15 (L501x) notebook is a strong performer, and it's not even particularly expensive...

104 expert reviews | 340 user reviews

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#22
Dell Vostro V131
alaScore 94

Dell Vostro V131

You'll have a hard time finding a more affordable business ultraportable than the Dell Vostro...

48 expert reviews | 10 user reviews

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#23
Alienware M18X
alaScore 94

Alienware M18X

If you’re looking for a proper desktop replacement -- replacing a gaming desktop, that is -- the...

29 expert reviews | 54 user reviews

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#24
Acer Aspire 5755G-2638G1TBNKS
alaScore 94

Acer Aspire 5755G-2638G1TBNKS

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#25
HP Pavilion DM1
alaScore 94

HP Pavilion DM1

HP's Pavilion dm1 has good graphics performance and battery life for a netbook, thanks to AMD's...

63 expert reviews | 352 user reviews

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