Most Popular Laptops for June 2011

By Amber Riippa, NotebookReview Staff | | 27286 Reads

Each month we compile data for the number of times a particular notebook is viewed on this site's product pages to get an idea for what mainstream consumers are looking at and thinking about buying. Take a closer look at the notebooks that our visitors wanted to see the most during the month of June.

In that sense, think of this list as the "most clickable laptops of the month" ... the notebooks that most of the people visiting this site are interested in learning about. Keep in mind that clicks directly on the "Most Viewed Laptops" list do not count toward the total in order to keep the list as fair as possible each month. The only clicks that count toward the monthly totals come from web searches like Google or from visitors who have clicked on a laptop after visiting our "Notebook Database" or inside our forums.

The Dell Inspiron 15R (N5110, second generation) has made the glorious leap to the top from its previous #9 position, and right behind it is the HP ProBook 4520s for the third month in a row. The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 is now in the #3 spot, a bump down from its long-held #1 position.

1. Dell Inspiron 15R (N5110) (Previously #9) - The 15.6-inch second-generation Dell Inspiron 15R is equipped with an Intel Core i3-2310M processor (2.1GHz/3MB cache) and runs on Windows 7 (Professional or Home Premium, 64-bit). Choose 3GB or 6GB shared dual-channel RAM or alternatively, 4GB shared single-channel RAM. Choose up to 500GB of hard drive storage space at 5400rpm. 1366x768 display resolution. (19,372 unique views)

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2. HP ProBook 4520s (Still #2) - 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. The 4520s features a more durable metal exterior cladding, improved performance, and a very nice keyboard. (18,566 unique views)

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3. Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (Previously #1) - The 12.5-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X220 is an ultraportable business notebook that will soon replace the popular X201. The X220 comes built with the latest of the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core i3, i5 or i7), has a high-quality IPS display, and can deliver more than eight and a half hours of battery life. With the optional battery slice this system can deliver 18 and a half hours of mobile life. Choose up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM and a hard drive with up to 320GB of hard drive storage. (17,677 unique views)

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4. Dell XPS 15 (Still #4) - The Dell XPS 15 with Windows Ultimate, Professional or Home Premium comes with the choice of four different-powered Intel Core i7 or i5 processors, ranging from 840QM to 460M. Also choose from 4, 6 or 8GB shared dual-channel DDR3 memory. The highest-powered battery is 9-cell, offering 9 hours and 9 minutes of battery life. (14,492 unique views)

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5. Asus G53 (New to the top 10) - The ASUS G53 series of high-performance gaming notebooks is a line of 15-inch laptops with a design that is almost identical to the larger ASUS G73. The latest G53SW-A1 features the Intel "Sandy Bridge" Core i7-2630QM quad-core processor, Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M graphics w/ 1.5GB GDDR5 dedicated memory, a 15.6-inch 1080p (1920x1080) glossy screen and many additonal cutting-edge features. (12,288 unique views)

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6. Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (New to the top 10) - The 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad T420s offers Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors. Screen resolution is 1600x900 (HD+, LED Backlit, anti-glare). Choose from 4GB-8GB DDR3 1 DIMM/SODIMM memory at 1333MHz. Operating systems available are Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional, 64-bit. Both solid state drive and hard drive options are available. (12,881 unique views)

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7. Lenovo ThinkPad T410 (Previously #5) - The ThinkPad T410 is a 14-inch screen portable laptop targeted at business users. The new Lenovo ThinkPad T410 model features a sleek, industrial design, clean lines, a symmetrical display and wider hinges. Plus, a next-generation keyboard and touchpad that not only has a more modern look, but is also easier to use. The ThinkPad T410 comes equipped with an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor and optional NVIDIA switchable NVS3100M 512MB graphics. (11,828 unique views)

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8. Lenovo G560 (Previously #7) - Sporty new design, plus enhanced graphics and CPU, battery-extending technology and Lenovo apps for a great user experience. Up to Intel® Core i5 (2.40GHz 1333MHz 3MB), Up to Genuine Windows® 7 HomePremium 64, Up to 8GB total memory, Up to 500GB hard drive, 15.6" widescreen. (10,357 unique views)

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9. Alienware m11x R3 (New to the top 10) - The Alienware m11x (revision 3) is the most powerful 11-inch gaming notebook in the world. It's equipped with your choice of an Intel Core i5 2537M processor at 1.4GHz or Intel Core i7 2617M processor at 1.5GHz and either NVIDIA GeForce GT540M graphics (1.0GB memory and Optimus) or NVIDIA GeForce GT540M graphics (2.0GB memory and Optimus). Other specs include up to 16GB dual channel RAM at 1333MHz, backlit keyboard, and two USB 3.0 ports. The notebook has an 11.6-inch display with a 1366x768 resolution. (10,342 unique views)

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10. Lenovo ThinkPad X201 (Previously #8) - The Lenovo ThinkPad X201 is a 12.1-inch screen ultraportable notebook that offers the latest Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors. The X201 has an amazing 6+ hour battery life, integrated touchpad and pointing stick, full sized keyboard and the typical excellent ThinkPad build quality users have come to expect. (9,505 unique views)

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And here's the rest of 'em rounding out the top 20 most viewed and popular on NotebookReview.com for the month of June:

11. Lenovo ThinkPad E420s - 9,212 unique views, 1.11%% of all product views
12. Dell Latitude E6420 ATG - 9,058 unique views, 1.09%% of all product views
13. Lenovo ThinkPad W520 - 8,656 unique views, 1.04%% of all product views
14. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 - 7,655 unique views, 0.92%% of all product views
15. Asus G73JH - 7,548 unique views, 0.91%% of all product views
16. Dell Inspiron 15R - 7,319 unique views, 0.88%% of all product views
17. Lenovo ThinkPad L420 - 6,866 unique views, 0.83%% of all product views
18. HP EliteBook 8560p - 5,865 unique views, 0.71%% of all product views
19. Asus Eee PC 1015b - 5,235 unique views, 0.63%% of all product views
20. Dell Latitude E6410 - 5,060 unique views, 0.61%% of all product views

Remember, to get advice on which notebook to buy, don't just go with what's popular... visit our What Notebook Should I Buy forum to ask what everyone else thinks you should buy based on your needs. Check out how the current standings for this week's most popular notebooks looks.

Top 20 Threads for June:

While we're on the subject of top 20, to give an idea of what the hot topics were in the forums last month, here's a list of the most viewed forum threads posted in June:

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