Top 5 Media Center Laptops
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Whether you're recording your favorite TV shows, editing home movies, or fragging your friends, a good Media Center laptop should have a solid processor, a TV tuner, and a big hard drive.
| Product | Editor's Rating | Specs | Editor's Take | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HP Pavilion HDX Entertainment Notebook PC | 8.5 | 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo T7700; 4GB DDR2; two 100GB hard drives; HD DVD-ROM/DVD±RW; 20.1-inch TFT | No mere desktop-replacement notebook, the Pavilion HDX can serve as the entertainment center for an apartment or den. | $4,250 |
Hypersonic Aviator FX7 | 8.5 | 2.6GHz Athlon 64 FX-60; 2GB DDR; two 100GB hard drives, two double-layer DVD±RW drives; 17-inch TFT | The Hypersonic Aviator FX7 is a brawny portable with a feature set that approaches the absurd. | $3,926 |
Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 | 8.5 | 2GHz Core 2 Duo T7300; 2GB DDR2; two 160GB hard drives; HD DVD/DVD±RW burner; 17-inch TFT | This high-end multimedia "portable" wants to be master of your A/V domain. In fact, it can be your entire A/V domain. | |
Alienware Area-51 m9750 | 8.1 | 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo T7600; 2GB DDR2; two 160GB hard drives; DVD±RW; 17-inch TFT | The SLI-equipped m9750 is the most powerful gaming notebook we've seen to date, but with updated components on the horizon, it may not hold that title for long. | $4,668 |
Dell XPS M1710 (Blu-ray Edition) | 8.0 | 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo T7600; 2GB DDR2; 100GB hard drive; Blu-ray DVD±RW; 17-inch TFT | This venerable gaming laptop is still one of the best around, thanks to an ever-growing list of component options. While its overall design is starting to lag behind the high-end competition's, the included Blu-ray drive lets you watch high-def DVDs. | $4,224 |
Featured System
Sony VAIO FZ180U/B
- Intel Core 2 Duo
- 2 GB RAM
- 200 GB hard drive
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
The thin-and-light VAIO FZ notebooks are ideal for professionals who spend their time both in and out of the office. With its slight and sturdy casing, robust processor and advanced wireless technology, this notebook has the performance and mobility features you need to stay productive. Learn More »
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