Best Mainstream Notebook

  • Samsung Series 7 Chronos (large screen 15.6″)  (Editor’s Choice) 
  • HP Pavilion DV6 (powerful graphics) (Reader’s Choice)
  • Lenvo Ideapad Y750
  • Asus N45SF (Best Audio – Bang & Olufsen)
  • Acer 4755G (Best Value)

Best Gaming Laptop

  • MSI GT780R (Editor’s Choice)
  • Dell Alienware M17x (Reader’s Choice)
  • Asus G74Sx
  • Toshiba Qosmio X770 (Best looks)
  • Samsung Series 7 Gamer (most powerful graphics)

Best Business Laptop

  • Lenovo Thinkapd E420 (Editor’s Choice) (Reader’s Choice)
  • Dell Vostro V131
  • Hp Probook 5330m (Best Audio – Beats)
  • Toshiba Portege R830 (Lightest)
  • Fujistsu E751 (Large Screen 15.6″)

Best Thin/Light Laptop

  • Asus Zenbook – 1.3kg (Editor’s Choice) (Reader’s Choice)
  • Acer Aspire S3 – 1.35kg
  • Sony Vaio Z – 1.17kg
  • Toshiba Portege Z830 – 1.12kg (lightest)
  • Lenovo Ideapad U300s – 1.28kg