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Top-of-the-line laptops for students
Michelle Thatcher
Michelle Thatcher
Associate editor
Updated August 16, 2005

If you're sitting on a little extra cash, whether from graduation presents or just a summer of full-time work, consider investing in a top-of-the-line laptop. For the additional cost, desktop replacements such as the HP Pavilion zd8000 and the Toshiba Qosmio G25 deliver multimedia features that include TV tuners and DVD burners, while the Dell XPS Gen 2 offers superior performance for gaming. Meanwhile, the ThinkPad X32 actually gives you less for your money--specifically, a remarkably light case for those frequent trips to the library. And with the Apple PowerBook G4, you'll get an elegant design, as well as the iLife software suite. Looking for something less expensive? Check out these cheap laptops for students.


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