List Top 10 Notebooks Now

List of the best notebooks available right now Laptopmag version. For your convenience they are sorted by how you would use them, so you can be sure you’re getting what you need. As newer and better machines come out, rest assured we’ll update this list accordingly.

Best Value Notebook: HP Pavilion g6

The HP Pavilion g6-1c77nr 15-inch laptop offers bargain-hunters plenty of pep for everyday computing in a handsome design.
Lowest Price: $588
  
Best All-Purpose Notebook: Dell XPS 14z

Dell's XPS 14z laptop offers fast performance in a sleek aluminum chassis.
Lowest Price: $979

Best Thin-and-Light: Apple MacBook Pro 13”

 

The most well-rounded 13-inch notebook gets a serious speed boost and lasts even longer on a charge than its predecessor.
Lowest Price: $1,069

Best Ultrabook: ASUS Zenbook UX31

 

The ASUS Zenbook UX31 is a gorgeous ultrabook that offers snappy performance and strong audio.
Lowest Price: $1087

Best Ultraportable: Apple MacBook Air 13-inch

 

The ultimate 13-inch notebook (Apple MacBook Air) gets even better with a faster Core i5 processor, backlit keyboard, and Thunderbolt support.
Lowest Price: $1,549

Best Gaming Notebook: Alienware M17x

 

Record-breaking performance, superslick design, wireless HD streaming, and five hours of battery life. Yup, this gaming notebook is pretty much perfect.
Lowest Price: $2,099

Best Small Business Notebook: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s

 

 The 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s combines a dash of style with an excellent keyboard and all-day endurance.
Lowest Price: $749   

Best Business Notebook: Lenovo Thinkpad T420

 

The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 combines solid speakers, a great keyboard, and a hi-res screen with epic 10-hour battery (thanks to a nine-cell extended battery), all in a durably designed 14-inch frame.
Lowest Price: $799

Best Multimedia Notebook: HP Envy 15

 

The redesigned HP Envy 15 offers solid performance, excellent audio, and a bright full HD display in a beautifully made chassis.
Lowest Price: $1,299

Best Desktop Replacement: HP Envy 17 (2012)

 

The HP Envy 17 offers powerful performance, top-notch audio, long battery life and a full 1080p display in a stylish package.
Lowest Price: $1589

 

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