?1.7-ghz/1.2-ghz pentium 4-m processor ?15.1-inch screen ?40gb hard drive ?dvd-rom drive ?9.4 pounds ?price when ranked: $2197
the inspiron 8200 is big and heavy, has lots of features, and guzzles power--its battery lasted just under 2.5 hours. ( aug 02)
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ibm thinkpad t30
?1.8-ghz/1.2-ghz pentium 4-m processor ?14.1-inch screen ?40gb hard drive ?dvd-rom/cd-rw combo drive ?6.7 pounds ?price when ranked: $3099
lightweight two-spindle machine is ibms first with dual pointing devices. it also has both bluetooth and wi-fi (802.11b) built in. ( sep 02)
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micronpc transport gx3
?1.8-ghz/1.2-ghz pentium 4-m processor ?15-inch screen ?40gb hard drive ?dvd-rom drive ?8.0 pounds ?price when ranked: $2619
a fingerprint reader and an impressive keyboard highlight this stylish laptop. like the inspiron, its battery lasted only 2.5 hours. ( sep 02)
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hp pavilion zt1000 series
?1.9-ghz/1.2-ghz pentium 4-m processor ?15-inch screen ?40gb hard drive ?dvd-rom/cd-rw combo drive ?7.6 pounds ?price when ranked: $2499
this wireless-ready consumer notebook offers a plethora of multimedia ports and easily accessible cd audio controls. it will soon be available with a 2-ghz cpu. ( oct 02)
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gateway 450xl
?1.8-ghz/1.2-ghz pentium 4-m processor ?15-inch screen ?20gb hard drive ?dvd-rom/cd-rw combo drive ?7.5 pounds ?price when ranked: $2037
features a single-bay design and a great keyboard. its slighltly smaller than gateways 600xl, and lacks that models audio-player controls on the front. ( oct 02)
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gateway 600xl
?2-ghz/1.2-ghz pentium 4-m processor ?15.7-inch screen ?40gb hard drive ?dvd-rom/cd-rw combo drive ?9.9 pounds ?price when ranked: $2758
a generous screen distinguishes this wireless-ready desktop replacement. holds two optical drives, three batteries, or three hard drives. ( oct 02)
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toshiba satellite 1955-s801
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?2.2-ghz desktop pentium 4 processor ?16-inch screen ?40gb hard drive ?dvd-rom/cd-rw combo drive ?11.3 pounds ?price when ranked: $2499
detachable wireless keyboard lets you work well back from 16-inch notebook screen; wireless mouse also included. ()
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dell latitude c610
?1-ghz/733-mhz pentium iii-m processor ?14.1-inch screen ?20gb hard drive ?dvd-rom/cd-rw combo drive ?7.8 pounds ?price when ranked: $2208
revamp of older model allows both wireless and standard networking connections to be built in, eliminating the need for pc cards.
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fujitsu lifebook s series
?1-ghz/733-mhz pentium iii-m processor ?13.3-inch screen ?40gb hard drive ?dvd-rom/cd-rw combo drive ?5.7 pounds ?price when ranked: $1929
wireless-ready ultraportable includes a dvd-rom/cd-rw combination drive and a great keyboard. it has the lightest weight and smallest screen on the chart. ( oct 02)
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dell inspiron 2650
?1.6-ghz/1.2-ghz pentium 4-m processor ?14.1-inch screen ?30gb hard drive ?dvd-rom/cd-rw combo drive ?8.3 pounds ?price when ranked: $1746
a basic all-in-one notebook with a dvd-rom/cd-rw combination drive, but only average battery life and price. ( aug 02)
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compaq presario 2801cl
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?1.4-ghz/1.2-ghz pentium 4-m processor ?15-inch screen ?30gb hard drive ?dvd-rom/cd-rw combo drive ?7.4 pounds ?price when ranked: $1699
stylish, neat-as-a-pin case features a specialized usb 1.1 connection on the lid for adding a wi-fi wireless module. ()
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fujitsu lifebook a series
?1.2-ghz athlon 4 processor ?14.1-inch screen ?40gb hard drive ?dvd-rom/cd-rw combo drive ?7.6 pounds ?price when ranked: $1499
all-in-one is nicely priced for a model with a wireless antenna and better-than-average battery life, but it suffers from awful-sounding speakers. ( oct 02)
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acer travelmate 62xci-d
?1.6-ghz/1.2-ghz pentium 4-m processor ?14.1-inch screen ?20gb hard drive ?dvd-rom/cd-rw combo drive ?7.2 pounds ?price when ranked: $1799
wireless-ready, single-bay design includes a dvd-rom/cd-rw combination drive and a smart card reader. ( oct 02)
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compaq evo n600c
?1.2-ghz/800-mhz pentium iii-m processor ?14.1-inch screen ?30gb hard drive ?dvd-rom/cd-rw combo drive ?6.7 pounds ?price when ranked: $2478
dual pointing devices and funky, silver wireless module in the lid highlight this square black laptop. ( jun 02)
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amax elite 6400w
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?2-ghz/1.2-ghz pentium 4-m processor ?14.1-inch screen ?30gb hard drive ?dvd-rom drive ?7.3 pounds ?price when ranked: $1999
sleek-looking one-bay notebook comes with a smartmedia slot and an optical drive conveniently located on the front. ()
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