Top Best 5 Laptops, Choose You Want To Buy

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The most common question we get around here is simple: "What laptop should I buy?"

Of course, there are some obvious questions: what size screen do you want? How much do you want to spend? But sometimes people just want to know what laptops we like. Right now, these are the top five laptops we're excited about, for a variety of reasons: each one is a winner in one sub-category or another. Then check out our other picks by category for a deeper breakdown, if you already know what type of laptop you're looking for.

Apple MacBook Pro Fall 2011

Apple MacBook Pro Fall 2011 Best mainstream laptop
A MacBook Pro is a significant investment, especially when adding in optional upgrades. Cost aside, there's not a better choice (there are, however, some close ties) for an all-around powerhouse that will work in the home, the office, and in between.Price: $1,729.00 - $1,799.00 (check prices)
4 stars

Excellent

MacBook Air Summer 2011

MacBook Air Summer 2011 Best thin 13-inch laptop
The latest version of the 13-inch MacBook Air vastly outperforms its predecessor, and can finally be called suitable for mainstream use, instead of relegated as a niche product.

Price: $1,499.00 - $1,599.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

Lenovo IdeaPad U300s

Lenovo IdeaPad U300s Best Windows Ultrabook
Lenovo's stylish U300s Ultrabook is one of the best-looking Windows laptops we've seen and matches Apple's MacBook Air nearly spec for spec. The entry-level version is $100 less than Apple's, but that discount vanishes on the higher-end model.

Price: $1,059.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

Toshiba Portege R835-P70

Toshiba Portege R835-P70 Best laptop under $800
Excellent battery life, a light weight, and great pricing make the Toshiba Portege R835 hard to beat, even in the highly competitive 13-inch laptop category.

Price: $729.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

HP Pavilion dm1z

HP Pavilion dm1z Best budget ultraportable
There have been plenty of 11-inch AMD-powered ultraportables this year, but HP's Pavilion dm1z was the first, and this updated version puts it back in the lead in this crowded category.