Laptop Thoughts: August 2010 Top Laptops

"This month we reviewed 17 notebooks and netbooks, including the newest edition to HP's Envy line, the second generation VAIO P from Sony, and Lenovo's first foray into 3D. Six of these systems earned 4 star ratings and two even snagged the coveted Editor's Choice."

Laptop reviewed 17 notebooks and netbooks in August 2010, and six (6) of them earned four-star (out of five) ratings, and two (2) received Editor's Choice awards (the ASUS Eee PC 1215N and the Panasonic Toughbook C1). The Asus 1215N appears to be one of the first netbooks to offer laptop-class performance for under $500. On the other end of the spectrum, the sub-$300 HP Mini 100e gets four-stars in the K-6 Student category, offering decent performance and long battery life. August's review offers some excellent choices, regardless of your needs.