Typical price: £1,899
What is it: Sleek 17-inch Core 2 Duo laptop with 160GB hard drive
What we think: Especially thin and light for a desktop replacement, making it an attractive choice for multimedia users on the go
Compare the Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.33GHz)
Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.33GHz) compared to other desktop replacement laptops
 Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.33GHz) |
 Sony Vaio VGN-AR11S |
 Asus Lamborghini VX2 |
 HP Pavilion HDX9000 |
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| Review date | 30 Mar 09 | 24 Aug 06 | 19 Mar 07 | 1 Oct 07 |
| Editor's rating |
7.4
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9.3
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9.2
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9.2
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| Price range | £1,899 | |||
| Review summary | Apple's Core 2 Duo 17-inch MacBook Pro is especially thin and light for a desktop replacement, making it an attractive choice for multimedia users on the go Read full review |
The Sony Vaio VGN-AR11S is the best multimedia laptop on the market. It contains all you need for enjoying full high-definition video on its own screen or on a larger display. If you're backing Blu-ray over HD DVD this Media Center laptop comes thoroughly recommended Read full review |
Powerful innards and a sleek, sexy exterior make this the most desirable laptop we've seen in a long time. If you want a portable to impress, look no further Read full review |
The HP Pavilion HDX9000 is simply the best desktop replacement multimedia laptop money can buy. If you're after a machine that is fast, attractive and still slightly portable, there are very few alternatives Read full review |
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