Top 15 notebooks of the week

CELL PHONES

» Coming soon
» Top 15
» Best-rated

LAPTOPS

» Coming soon
» Top 15
» Best-rated

CAMERAS

» Coming soon
» Top 15
» Best-rated

REVIEWS

» Cell phones
» Cameras
» Camcorders

» Archive	» Resource Center
» Compare	» Expert guides
» RSS & Alerts	» Ask The Editors

	Home / Laptops

	Top 15 notebooks of the week	By Sindre Lia, 20 July 2007

Looking for an ultra-thin, multimedia or gaming notebook? You'll find the latest and greatest here.

Dell XPS M1330

Similar models »

When: February 2008 Worth: $1650

Dell today announced its ultra-thin XPS M1330 notebook, offering 3G connectivity as an optional add-on.

Read » Gallery » Features » Side-by-side »

Dell Inspiron 1720

Similar models »

When: February 2008 Worth: $2100

In a self-ironic way, Dell today announced that its new Inspiron notebooks will ship in eight different colors.

Read » Gallery » Features » Side-by-side »

Toshiba Satellite X205

Similar models »

When: June 2007 Worth: $2500

The Intel-powered Toshiba notebooks pack in an HD DVD-ROM drive and an external HDTV tuner.

Read » Gallery » Features » Side-by-side »

Sony VAIO TZ

Similar models »

When: March 2008 Worth: $3000

Sony, Asus and Lenovo released new ultraportable notebooks at CES, but which of these sleek designs did we find to be the most enticing?

Read » Gallery » Features » Side-by-side »

Toshiba Satellite U305

Similar models »

Score: 64% When: October 2007 Worth: $1150

Toshiba's U305 is one of the tinier members of the Satellite family. Do good things come in small packages?

Read » Gallery » Features » Side-by-side »

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch

Similar models »

When: January 2009 Worth: $2800

With processor speeds approaching 3GHz and up to 8GB of RAM, the new MacBook Pro 17-inch redefines Apple's high end.

Read » Gallery » Features » Side-by-side »

Sony Vaio CR

Similar models »

When: March 2008 Worth: $1170

Focusing on multimedia features and fashion-forwarded colors, Sony introduces new line of ultraportable notebooks.

Read » Gallery » Features » Side-by-side »

Samsung Q1 Ultra

Similar models »

Score: 62% When: May 2007 Worth: $1150

It's a cross between a laptop, tablet and PDA. Does this portable mini-computer from Samsung live up to its intriguing design?

Read » Gallery »

VooDooPC ENVY H171

Similar models »

When: July 2007 Worth: $4950

Specializing in custom designs, VoodooPC today announced its new powerhouse of a notebook.

Read » Gallery » Features » Side-by-side »

Toshiba Tecra M8-S8011

Similar models »

When: June 2007 Worth: $1400

The Toshiba Tecra M8-S8011 features a 1.3-megapixel Webcam and uses the Santa Rosa platform.

Read » Gallery »

Alienware Area-51 m9750

Similar models »

When: July 2007 Worth: $3250

Alienware combines NVIDIA SLI technology and Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor in new gaming laptop.

Read » Gallery » Features » Side-by-side »

Dell Inspiron 1520

Similar models »

When: June 2007 Worth: $849

In a self-ironic way, Dell today announced that its new Inspiron notebooks will ship in eight different colors.

Read » Gallery »

Toshiba Qosmio F45

Similar models »

Score: 70% When: June 2007 Worth: $1600

Toshiba's Qosmio F45 is a 15.4-inch HD-DVD laptop that's relatively affordable. Does it give you the full bang for your buck?

Read » Gallery » Features » Side-by-side »

Dell Latitude D430

Similar models »

When: June 2007 Worth: $2400

Shortly after introducing the XPS M1330 ultraportable notebook, Dell has now officially unveiled the Latitude D430.

Read » Gallery » Features » Side-by-side »

Toshiba Portege R500

Similar models »

When: June 2007 Worth: $2100

The new Toshiba Portege R500-S5007V adds a 128GB SSD configuration to the existing line of 12.1-inch Portege notebooks from Toshiba.

Read » Gallery » Features » Side-by-side »

Best Multimedia laptops

Name	Score	Price	C
Toshiba Satellite A205	75%	$900
Sony VAIO FZ	72%	$2200
Sony VAIO AR	72%	$3600
Toshiba Qosmio F45	70%	$1600

Click here to see full and advanced chart »