Sony VAIO VGN-AR190G

This high-end multimedia machine is the first Sony laptop to feature Blu-ray optical technology, making it a good choice for those willing to shell out cash in exchange for High Definition video functionality. It also features a high-resolution widescreen display, excellent graphics performance, and a built-in TV tuner.

Toshiba Portege M400

Toshiba’s latest convertible does a great job of delivering good speed and performance at a reasonable price. Its features include a spacious and responsive keyboard, high-quality integrated microphone, and biometric security system.

Electrovaya Scribbler SC 3100

As tablet PCs go, this quick and easily portable Electrovaya machine is one of the best. Its 1.6-GHz Centrino processor works well with the 768 MB of system RAM, allowing for good speed and strong performance.

Fujitsu LifeBook N6410

The LifeBook N6410 is one of the most media-capable desktop replacements on the market today with a massive hard drive, built-in TV tuner, excellent graphical performance, and 17-inch widescreen display, along with a Windows XP Media Center operating system.

Apple MacBook Pro

As the first Apple notebook to run on Intel’s dual-core processing technology, the MacBook Pro features extremely strong multitasking performance, allowing it to burn DVDs, surf the web, and run other Mac OS Tiger applications all at once.