Compare Multimedia Laptop Computers

Looking for a multimedia laptop? What to look for: If mobility to you means being able to lift your laptop and move it from your den to your living room, then you should consider a desktop replacement laptop. Their large screens make working in Word or watching DVD's a pleasure. The keyboards on most of these models are plenty big for touch typists, and like desktops will often include a seperate set of number keys.

Processors are typically limited to Intel Pentium 4 and AMD Athalon 64, but the Pentium M is quickly infiltrating this category, offering a fair amount of battery life to go along with super fast performance. A dedicated graphics chip from either ATI or Nvidia is a must, as is a 100GB or larger hard drive.

More and more PC users want to give up their old, bulky desktop systems in favor of laptops, but they're unwilling to give up the features and performance that a desktop provides. Taking note of this, laptop manufacturers are now offering a wide range of desktop replacement laptops and they fit into a form factor that packs desktop-class features. diagnosticodesintomas.com

You won't find a five-pound desktop replacement multimedia laptop. In order to accommodate a large screen, spacious keyboard, fast processor, powerful video adapter, roomy hard drive, DVD burner, and a battery strong enough to power it all, these systems have to be a bit larger and heavier than the typical laptop. They usually weigh in at around nine pounds.

If you're not a frequent traveler and can handle the heftiness of a multimedia notebook, you'll be rewarded with enough power and features to never miss your old desktop computer.

Here are five multimedia laptop models that will make throwing out your desktop PC a joy. We recommend the following powerhouse laptops:

• Dell Inspiron 9300
• Gateway M680XL
• HP Pavilion ZD8000
• Sony Vaio A790
• Fujitsu LifeBook N6010