Best 17-inch Laptops
Yes, yes. I certainly back that tablet PCs that have swayed the world with their features and portability, still don't stand a chance against the top rated laptops that are available in the market. I doubt we don't reach accord here, for I very well know that despite the popularity of netbooks soaring high, you're bent on buying a laptop for yourself, and that too a 17-inch one. Interesting! Without further fuss, allow me to review some of the best 17-inch laptops that soon become your identity, whether you are a gamer, a student, a businessman, or just a home-maker. Here's your laptop buying guide, broken down.
Top 17-inch Laptops: A Review
Let me just mention it right at the onset, it is practically impossible to get 17-inch laptops under $400 or $500, unless refurbished. A good 17-inch laptop calls for some money squandering. If you're in a mood to buy a tablet PC, yes, there are a few options. However, if it's a laptop computer that you prefer, dismally, there aren't much alternatives, except for a few. Anyway, here goes the review of some of the best deals on 17-inch laptops. Pick up what you think could suit you the best.
Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro
No points for guessing, the 17-inch MacBook stands out for its brand name, Apple, in the first place. Throw it into its own beautiful leather bag, or take it out wherever you want. You know, when you want experience beyond par, money doesn't matter. Erm... this statement is just my attempt to evade, for the Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch is priced at $2,299 (hides face). Well, you need to know why this laptop is priced at such a high amount. Take a look at its specifications:
- 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5
- 4 GB Memory/500 GB Hard Drive
- Express Card/34 Slot
- Built-in Battery (8-9 Hours)
If the above price almost gave you a heart-attack, smile, for Toshiba Satellite L675D is priced at just $750. However, its specs are attractive, though not equally. If you're just a regular user of technology, and don't really entertain hi-tech features, usually difficult to understand, this device might be just what you're looking for. The bottom line is, it makes up for a great 17-inch laptop, for its specs speak it all.
- AMD Turion II P540 Dual Core Mobile Processor
- 4 GB Memory/500 GB Hard Drive
- No PC Express Slot (This is where the MacBook has an edge)
- Battery up to 3.73 hours
Gamer? Can't stay a day without gaming? ASUS G73JH-BST7 is for you. This is, perhaps, a fairly-priced laptop with extraordinary features for game-savvies. However, the only drawback that, I think this phenomenal device has, is in its battery life which is quite low. For now, this laptop is available to masses at a price of approx.$1,200. But then, there are some killer features of this laptop that make it one of the best gaming laptops at a competitive price under the category of 17-inch screens. Here are the specs:
- Intel Core i7-740QM Quad Core Processor
- 6 GB Memory/640 GB Hard Drive (Puh-fekt Gaming!!)
- Wi-Fi 802.11n, HDMI Port, VGA-out, Four USB 2.0 ports
- Battery life slightly over 2 hours
Multimedia notebooks have always amused users with their fantastic processing, and incredible versatility, and HP Pavilion DV983OUS is no different when it comes to enlist the top laptops of 17-inch screen dedicated to media and entertainment. This notebook is extremely portable, despite its 17-inch screen, and that's how the HP guys make people take their work home (bah)! When I say versatility, I mean everything ranging from music to gaming. This device offers the best laptop deal. And oh! The price? What if I say that if you select this device, you'll be a proud owner of a 17-inch laptop under $700? Yeah, the MRP of this notebook is somewhere around $700, and here are the features:
- 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5550
- 4 GB Memory/320 GB Hard Drive
- 1 Ethernet Port, 4 USB 2.0 Ports
- Battery life up to 2.5 hours
Okay, for those who want to spend frugally and purchase a 17-inch notebook under $500, this device brings some respite. Though, there aren't much options under this category, but this one takes away all the brownie points because of such a low price. A decent buy for regular users such as college students, this laptop is priced at approx. $500, and has the following specs:
- Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor P6000
- 3 GB Memory/250 GB Hard Drive
- 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Connect, Built-in HD Webcam, 3 USB 2.0 Ports, 1 HDMI Port, 1 VGA Port
- Battery life up to 3.6 hours
