Desktop replacement (7.5 + lbs.) Laptops

The Bottom Line: Toshiba's Satellite X205 offers dual-GPU SLI graphics starting at less than $2,000, making it a solid choice for mobile gamers on a budget.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, 9.5 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix

The Bottom Line: Toshiba's high-end Qosmio G45-AV680 is great for movies and multimedia, and its unique onboard controls are fun to use--but the recordable HD DVD drive seems like an expensive splurge few will need.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, 10.6 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix

The Bottom Line: With the Qosmio G35-AV600, Toshiba delivers a best-in-class multimedia experience that's built on a state-of-the-art set of components and includes virtually every feature under the sun.

Specs: Intel Core Duo (1.83 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 80 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, 9.9 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix, RoHS

Editors' Take: For a mainstream laptop, Toshiba's Satellite A70/75 series offers decent speed and plenty of screen space.

Specs: Intel Mobile Pentium 4 (3.2 GHz), 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 80 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 7.9 lbs, 15.4 in TFT active matrix

The Bottom Line: Combining TV, DVR, stereo, DVD player, and high-performance PC in one big laptop, the Toshiba Qosmio G25-AV513 delivers the most complete multimedia experience available in a laptop.

Specs: Intel Pentium M (2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 120 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, 9.5 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix

The Bottom Line: The Satellite A65-S126 offers some decent features at a rock-bottom cost, but you pay the price on performance and battery life.

Specs: Intel Celeron (2.8 GHz), 256 MB DDR SDRAM, 60 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 7.7 lbs, 15 in TFT active matrix

The Bottom Line: If battery life isn't a primary concern, the Toshiba Satellite A75-S206 is a good mainstream laptop.

Specs: Intel Mobile Pentium 4 (2.8 GHz), 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 60 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 7.9 lbs, 15.4 in TFT active matrix

Specs: Intel Pentium 4 (3.4 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 100 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, 9.5 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 8.2 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.8 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium