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Editors' top
Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009
- Editors' rating: 4.0 stars
  - Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
$1,149.00 - $1,198.00
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Asus 1005HAGB-BBY-BK01X
- User rating: 5.0 stars
$399.99
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Dell Inspiron Mini 10v Netbook Computer
- Editors' rating: 3.5 stars
  - Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
Dell Inspiron i1470-3282CRD
- Editors' rating: 3.5 stars
  - Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
$699.99

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