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Best laptop for power & features 2009

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BEST LAPTOP FOR POWER & FEATURES 2009

Best laptop for power and features - Dell Studio XPS 16WINNER - Dell Studio XPS 16
Designed for high-performance consumer use, Dell’s Studio XPS range impresses on many levels. Delivering some of the most powerful performance on the market, alongside comprehensive storage, HD features and a sleek and stylish design, this was your preferred choice of machine for demanding home use and is a truly worthy winner.

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Best gaming laptop - Alienware M17xAlienware M17x
Not content with voting the M17x the year’s best gaming laptop, you took it upon yourselves to choose it as the second best machine in this category as well. Since it offers such stunning levels of style and performance, we find it impossible to disagree with you.

 

Apple Macbook ProApple MacBook Pro (17-inch)
Yet again Apple blew you away this year with the almost unrivalled display of quality, design and usability of its flagship MacBook Pro. While the price is certainly high, few can argue that this is the choice of the creative professional and a fantastic laptop.

Lenovo ThinkPad W700Lenovo ThinkPad W700
Lenovo’s W700 took the concept of the ultimate mobile workstation further than had ever been seen before. With a built-in Wacom tablet pad, full colour calibration and optional dual-screen configuration, it is a truly formidable design tool.

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    Since then, we’ve seen netbooks from nearly every major manufacturer – several in some cases – which is great for the consumer. It also presents a conundrum, however, as with similar sizes and specifications throughout the market, it makes choosing the right netbook for you even more difficult. Here we take a look at the best, making it easy for you to pick your perfect portable.

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