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HP Pavilion dm1z 11.6 Inch Laptop

HP Pavilion dm1z 11.6 Inch Laptop

The netbook fad has run its course and laptop makers are responding to consumers’ new demands: Keep the small screens, add some more power under the hood. The HP Pavilion… more

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS5820T-6401 15.6 Inch Laptop

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS5820T-6401 15.6 Inch Laptop

Acer’s TimelineX line is known for thin designs and impressive battery life -- two characteristics that all of today’s most popular laptops seem to share. This particular model is a… more

Apple MacBook Pro (2011) MC721LL/A 15.4 Inch Laptop

Apple MacBook Pro (2011) MC721LL/A 15.4 Inch Laptop

The MacBook is all nice and fine, and can handle all the productivity tasks that most people need from a computer. But the MacBook Pro holds the real power of… more

Toshiba Portege R835-P56x 13.3 Inch Laptop

Toshiba Portege R835-P56x 13.3 Inch Laptop

The 13.3-inch Toshiba Portege R835 is like a PC version of the Apple MacBook: Sleek, smartly designed, powerful, and efficient. Our favorite configuration is packed with an Intel Core i5… more

What's New on Laptop Advisor

Aug 09, 2011
We've added a new article: Best Back to School Laptop Deals
It's a buyer's market for laptops this month, especially if you're a student. We've rounded up some of the best back to school deals and discounts for back-to-school 2011.
Aug 09, 2011
Jul 25, 2011
We've added a new article: What Killed The MacBook?
Personal computing is at a crossroads, and the MacBook is the biggest casualty of innovation so far.
Jul 25, 2011
Jul 12, 2011
Jun 29, 2011
We've added a new product roundup: The Best Laptops!
Great laptops for all kinds of users. Updated for Summer 2011
Jun 29, 2011
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Jun 16, 2011
We've added a new article: Top 5 Tips for Traveling with a Laptop
We offer up some practical tips and advice for staying charged up and connected on the road.
Jun 07, 2011
We've added a new article: Ask the Laptop Advisor: Do I Need a Gaming Rig?
Do casual or even somewhat serious gamers need a multi-thousand dollar, water-cooled rig? Probably not.
Jun 07, 2011
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May 23, 2011
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May 10, 2011
We've added a new article: Ask The Laptop Advisor: Which Specs Are Important?
Laptops' spec sheets are loaded with numbers. Which ones matter?
Apr 28, 2011
Apr 28, 2011
Apr 18, 2011
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Apr 11, 2011
We've added a new article: Ask the Laptop Advisor: What's a Good Laptop for a Developer?
Does a developer need anything special in a laptop? Comfort, more than anything.
Apr 11, 2011
Apr 04, 2011
We've added a new article: Ask The Laptop Advisor: Can I Get Just A Word Processor?
Yes, one company still makes a stand-alone word processor, and it's cheap too.
Mar 28, 2011
Mar 22, 2011
We've added a new article: Ask The Laptop Advisor: What's A Good Laptop For A First-Time User?
What's a good laptop for somebody who's never used a laptop before?
Mar 22, 2011
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