10. Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 (High Definition)
Editors' rating: 8.0
The good: Eye-catching design; HD DVD-R drive, HDMI output; large volume jogwheel and other media controls; includes external TV tuner and remote.
The bad: Heavy and expensive; no configuration options; good, but not top-of-the-line, parts.
The bottom line: Toshiba's high-end Qosmio G45-AV680 is great for movies and multimedia, and its unique onboard controls are fun to use--but the recordable HD DVD drive seems like an expensive splurge few will need.
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Price range: $2,859-$3,299
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