Laptop Guide

A head-turning design, good graphics performance, and smooth Blu-ray playback make this 15.5-inch notebook a strong choice for home use.

The sleek HP Pavilion dv6t delivers a strong multimedia experience with a fast processor, bright display, and Beats audio.

The 11-inch MacBook Air adds a backlit keyboard and faster Core i5 processor to one of the sleekest ultraportables on the market.

One of the first netbooks with Intel's mobile dual-core Atom processor offers slightly improved performance but not the best user experience.

The Dell XPS 15z combines Core i7 power and Nvidia graphics in a sleek package that's less than an inch thick.

For about the same price as a netbook, the Inspiron 15 delivers a larger screen and plenty of oomph for basic computing.

Apple's elegantly redesigned MacBook offers strong performance, excellent ergononics, and good battery life for a reasonable price.

This 15-inch notebook offers fairly strong computing power in an affordable package.

This sub-$600 notebook offers strong performance and a dash of style at a good price.

Read our review of the ASUS Eee PC 1025C Flare. It lasts more than 9 hours on a charge, weighs 2.4 pounds, and costs just $299, but is it worth it?

The Acer Aspire One 722 offers more power and a bigger screen than a netbook for a very affordable price.

Fashionistas will love this svelte netbook for its runway qualities, but short battery life will keep power users away.

The most well-rounded 13-inch notebook gets a serious speed boost and lasts even longer on a charge than its predecessor.

The ThinkPad W520 is an ultra-powerful mobile workstation with a full HD screen and more than 9 hours of battery life.

Good looks, strong sound, and a sleep mode that uses very little power make this premium netbook a solid choice.

A fast Core i5 processor, well-designed clickpad, and epic endurance help the 12-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X220 rise to the top.

The HP Pavilion dv7 is a stylish desktop replacement that offers powerful graphics, great sound, and superb wireless performance.

Record-breaking performance, superslick design, wireless HD streaming, and five hours of battery life. Yup, this gaming notebook is pretty much perfect.

An updated processor and graphics chip make this MacBook Pro even more powerful while still delivering all-day battery life.