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11. The ThinkPad T410 is still one of the greatest evolutions of the popular T-series ThinkPad from Lenovo. This model brings a new line of dedicated and integrated graphics cards, the Intel Core-series processor line, and a completely redesigned chassis. Our lab tests showed the ThinkPad T410 provides roughly twice the processor power of the previous T400 and twice the graphics performance to boot.

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12. The Toshiba Satellite M640 and M645 offer a 14-inch laptop with solid performance and an attractive design at a modest price. Starting at around $700, this notebook certainly has an appealing price. Bottom line, despite a few minor issues, the Toshiba Satellite M645 makes a great choice for students who are looking for a 14-inch laptop and want the "best bang for their buck."

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13. The HP ProBook 4520s is a small and medium business notebook that replaces the older 4510s from last year. The new model bumps the configuration from the older Intel Core 2 Duo family of processors to the newer Intel Core line, including the Core i3, i5 and i7 processors. Again, this business notebook makes a nice school laptop for serious students.

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14. The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 is the biggest notebook in the Edge family that also includes 13 and 14-inch models. The Edge series is known for its stylish looks that set it apart from other models in the ThinkPad series as well as its chiclet style keyboard. If a 15-inch notebook is too large for your needs then be sure to take a look at the ThinkPad Edge 13.

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15. The new Lenovo G550 is an update to the Value Line G530 with the primary difference being the shift from a 16:10 to a 16:9 screen. This 15-inch laptop offers your choice of Intel Pentium or Core 2 Duo processor and up to 4GB DDR3 installed memory. The G550 is a solid notebook without much flare. The fact that many online retailers sell this notebook for a bargain price is main reason the G550 remains popular on this website.

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16. The HP Pavilion dv6z promises to deliver great performance at a low price and continues to be a popular seller for HP. The Pavilion dv6z features the latest AMD processors, your choice of integrated or discrete graphics, and all the ports and features you need. At a starting price of just $579.99 it might just be the most competitive desktop replacement notebook on the market. Please note  that this notebook was recently refreshed and our current review is for the old model.

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17. The Dell Studio XPS 16 is designed for those who want power, cutting-edge features, and style. If you're someone who likes to make a statement with your notebook, the metal and leather looks of the Studio XPS 16 will help you in that area too. Sleek design combined with a 1080p display and powerful components come together to make for an awesome notebook.

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18. The Studio 17 is a 17-inch multimedia and gaming desktop-replacement notebook from Dell. This system can be configured with Intel Core i7 processors as well as high-end ATI Mobility Radeon graphics cards to compete against powerhouse systems like the Acer Aspire 8940G or Asus G51J. Dell has one trick up its sleeve with the Studio 17: it's the first large consumer notebook to offer an optional multitouch display.

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19. The ASUS G73JH is the latest gaming notebook in the successful G-series product line. This 17.3-inch monster has a Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and the most powerful mobile video card available, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870.

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20. The Acer Aspire 7740 series is a 17.3-inch multimedia notebook designed for people who want a lot of features for not a lot of money. This notebook costs $749 while still offering an Intel Core i3-330M processor, Intel GMA HD graphics, Blu-ray drive, and a HD+ LED-backlight display.

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