Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch)
Previously known as the MacBook, the basic 13-inch aluminum unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" series. In addition to all-metal construction and GeForce 9400M graphics, the 13-inch Pro regains a FireWire port, and adds an SD slot.
Price:$1,159.00 - $1,199.99 (check prices)
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HP Mini 2140
HP offers a premium version of its plastic Mini 1000 while keeping the price down, making the Mini 2140 the Netbook to beat.
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Asus Eee PC 1008HA
Asus reinvents its iconic Netbook with the slim, attractive Eee PC 1008HA, a bold experiment that largely works.
Price:$415.00 - $429.99 (check prices)
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MSI X340 (black)
MSI's superslim X340 offers the slick look of a MacBook Air or Dell Adamo, but cast in plastic for about half the price.
Price:$791.78 - $884.99 (check prices)
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Asus W90Vp-X1
The massive Asus W90Vp-X1 won't win any design awards, but its mobile gaming performance is tough to beat.
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Dan Ackerman