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Desktop Replacement PCs

Reviews of desktop replacement laptop PC computer systems. These are systems that generally share components similar to desktop PCs and are much larger than the average laptop computer, making them less portable but more powerful.
Best Desktop Replacement Notebooks
Selection of the best desktop replacement notebooks based upon the research and experience of the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide.
Reader Recommended 17-inch and Larger Laptops
Suggestions from readers of what they feel are the best laptops available that feature 17-inch and larger screens.
Desktop Replacements
Article from the About PC Hardware / Reviews Guide looking at the market for desktop replacement laptop computer systems and some of the issues regarding the selection of components when looking at laptops sold to this market.
Acer Aspire 8930G
Product Review of the Acer Aspire 8930G 18.4-inch desktop replacement laptop personal computer system from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (1/5/09)
Alienware M17x 17-inch
Product review of the Alienware M17x 17-inch desktop replacement laptop personal computer from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (Jul 13 2009)
Alienware M17
Product review of the Alienware M17 17-inch gaming desktop replacement laptop personal computer system from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (1/6/2009)
Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch
Product review of the Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch desktop replacement laptop personal computer system from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (Jul 14 2009)
ASUS G71G-X1
Product review of the ASUS G71G-X1 17-inch gaming desktop replacement laptop personal computer system from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (1/7/2009)
ASUS N90Sv-X1 18.4-inch
Product review of the ASUS N90Sv-X1 18.4-inch desktop replacement laptop personal computer from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (Jul 15 2009)
CyberPower Xplorer X7-7700
Product review of the CyberPower Xplorer X7-7700 17-inch desktop replacement laptop personal computer system from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (1/8/2009)
Dell Studio 17
Product review of the Dell Studio 17 desktop replacement laptop personal computer system from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (7/16/08)
Dell XPS M1730
Product profile of the PC gaming oriented Dell XPS M1730 desktop replacement notebook personal computer system from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (1/14/07)
Gateway P-7805u FX
Product review of the Gateway P-7805u FX 17-inch gaming desktop replacement laptop personal computer from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (1/9/2009)
HP HDX18-1020us
Product review of the HP HDX18-1020us 18.4-inch entertainment desktop replacement laptop personal computer system from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (1/10/2009)
HP Pavilion dv7-2180us 17.3-inch
Product review of the HP Pavilion dv7-2180us 17.3-inch desktop replacement laptop from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (Jul 16 2009)
Hypersonic Aviator SR7-R2
Product review of the Hypersonic Aviator SR7-R2 gaming desktop replacement notebook personal computer system from the about.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (7/19/08)
iBuyPower Battalion 101 LX-795
Product review of the iBuyPower Battalion 101 LX-795 17-inch desktop replacement laptop personal computer system from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (1/12/2009)
iBUYPOWER Battalion 101 M571TU 17-inch
Product review of the iBUYPOWER Battalion 101 M571TU 17-inch desktop replacement laptop personal computer from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (Jul 17 2009)
Lenovo IdeaPad Y730
Product review of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 17-inch desktop replacement laptop computer system from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (1/13/2009)
Lenovo ThinkPad W700
Product review of the Lenovo ThinkPad W700 17-inch workstation desktop replacement laptop personal computer system from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (1/14/2009)
MSI GT725-074US 17-inch
Product review of the MSI GT725 17-inch desktop replacement laptop personal computer from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (Jul 20 2009)
Polywell PolyNote M719ND
Product review of the Polywell PolyNote M719ND desktop replacement notebook computer system from the About.com PC / Hardware Reviews Guide. (1/10/08)
Sony VAIO VGN-AW310J/H 18.4-inch
Product review of the Sony VAIO VGN-AW310J/H 18.4-inch desktop replacement laptop personal computer from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (Jul 21 2009)
Toshiba Satellite P505-S8945 18.4-inch
Product review of the Toshiba Satellite P505-S8945 18.4-inch desktop replacement laptop personal computer from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (Jul 22 2009)
Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q706
Product review of the Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q706 17-inch gaming desktop replacement laptop personal computer system from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (1/16/2009)
Velocity Micro NoteMagix M17
Product review of the Velocity Micro NoteMagix M17 Ultra 17-inch desktop replacement laptop personal computer system from the About.com PC Hardware / Reviews Guide. (1/17/2009)
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