HP EliteBook 8730w

A stylish, highly configurable laptop with a top-notch screen and keyboard, the HO EliteBook 8730w makes a very capable desktop replacement. Excellent display, fast highly configurable, very good keyboard and smooth Blu-ray playback.

Processor: 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme QX9300

Memory: 4GB RAM

Storage: 320GB hard drive

Optical Drive: Blu-ray/DVD+-RW

Screen: 17 inches (1.920×1.200)

Graphics: Nvidia Quadro FX 3700M (1GB)

Weight: 8.1 pounds

Dimensions (HWD): 1.3×15.5×11.1 inches

Operating System: Windows Vista Professional

Dell Studio XPS 16

Even without its striking design, myriad connectivity options, and multimedia goodies, the Studio XPS 16 would be noteworthy for its screen and keyboard. The price is right, too. Striking design, phenomenal 16-to-9 screen, superb backlit keyboard and usable 3D-gaming abilities.

Processor: 2.4GHz Inter Core 2 Duo P8600

Memory: 4GB RAM

Storage: 320GB hard drive

Optical Drive: BD-ROM

Screen: 16 inches

Graphics: ATI Mibility Radeon HD 3670 (512MB)

Weight: 6.5 pounds

Dimensions (HWD): 1.2×15.1×10 inches

Operating System: Vista Home Premium