DESKTOP-REPLACEMENT NOTEBOOK: Dell Inspiron E1705
The Inspiron E1705 packs a solid set of multimedia features, and with its Intel Core Duo processor (or optional Core 2 Duo), it has enough power to speed through virtually any task, from editing video to playing games. It also packs a bright 17-inch wide-screen display and a five-format flash- memory-card reader, while running Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. If youre looking to ditch your desktop, the E1705 will make the switch easy.
Dell • 800-999-3355
Runners-Up:
Sony VAIO VGN-AR190G
Toshiba Qosmio G35
HP Pavilion DV2000
Apple MacBook Pro
Acer Aspire 9800
GAMING NOTEBOOK: Alienware Aurora m9700
Mobile gamers with deep pockets wont be disappointed by the Aurora m9700, which Alienware lets you configure with two nVidia graphics cards in an SLI configuration for maximum pixel-pushing power. The system features a bright, crisp 17-inch wide-screen display and a 1.3-megapixel Webcam so your online opponents can see the smug look on your face when you defeat them. As a final touch, if the Saucer Silver case isnt to your liking, you can upgrade to Conspiracy Blue or Cyborg Green.
Alienware • 800-254-3692
Direct Price: $1,799 (base model)
Runners-Up:
Dell XPS M1710
Toshiba Satellite P105-S921
Hypersonic Aviator FX7
Eurocom M590K Emperor
THIN-AND-LIGHT NOTEBOOK: Dell XPS M1210
It was a tight race, but the XPS M1210 narrowly beat out Apples new MacBook for your favorite svelte portable. Offering a feature set thats a cut above, including a Core 2 Duo processor, a Serial ATA hard drive, a built-in optical drive, a comfortable keyboard, tons of ports, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, and a sharp 12.1-inch wide-screen display, Dell packs a lot into this tiny, 4.4-pound system.
Dell • 800-999-3355
Runners-Up: Apple MacBook
Dell Latitude D620
Asus W5F
Averatec A V2260
ULTRAPORTABLE NOTEBOOK (UNDER 4 POUNDS): Sony VAIO TX
As always, Dell and its new subsidiary Alienware cleaned up most of your desktop and laptop awards, but the ultraportable category remained Sonys domain. The companys latest Lilliputian laptop impresses on the outside with its carbon-fiber casing, available in a choice of four colors. Despite weighing only 2.8 pounds, this ultraportable packs an 11.1-inch wide-screen display, an 80GB hard drive, a built-in optical drive, and three kinds of wireless connectivity: 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, and EDGE cellular. Good things do come in small packages.
Sony Electronics • 877-865-7669
Direct Price: $2,299 (base model)
Runners-Up:
Dell Latitude D420
Lenovo ThinkPad X60
Panasonic ToughBook W4
Fujitsu LifeBook Q2010
Lenovo 3000 V100
PDA OR HANDHELD PC: Palm Treo 700p
A lot of readers liked RIMs corporate BlackBerry models, but the Treo 700p narrowly edged them out as your top handheld device. With its gorgeous 2.5-inch screen, improved QWERTY keyboard, and support for Evolution Data Optimized (EV-DO) service, the 700p is a worthy successor to the popular Treo 650. Rivals are popping up seemingly every day to challenge the Treos supremacy, but for now, its still the smartphone to beat.
Palm • 800-881-7256
Runners-Up:
RIM BlackBerry 7130c
Motorola Q
Sony Ericsson W810i
T-Mobile Sidekick III
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