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A 17" laptop can often replace a desktop computer. A 17" laptop can be a lot to carry around but a 17" laptop can display a lot of information on the screen. Most 17" laptops make good media platforms. A 17" laptop can play videos without dropping frames.
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 4 GB RAM • 500 GB HD • 6.6 lbs • Apple MacOS X 10.6
Reviews: 5 expert reviews (rating 80 / 100) • 128 user reviews
"The Apple MacBook Pro 17" Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz represents a redefining and a redesigning of its predecessors, taking it to the next echelon of engineering, style, and performance...And on top of professional connections, such as USB 2.0, FireWire, and an ExpressCard/34 slot, there is a larger Multi-Touch trackpad with an integrated button, so the Apple MacBook Pro 17" Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz is more ergonomic than ever...The Apple MacBook Pro 17" Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz features a blazing-fast 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and comes standard with 4GB of DDR3 memory that's expandable to 8GB...Every Apple comes with iLife '09, a tremendous software suite that's brimming with award-winning applications to stretch your creativity..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Good Buy for Everyone
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200 / 2 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 3 GB RAM • 320 GB HD • 7.5 lbs • Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviews: 73 user reviews
"Work hard, play hard, and get everything done fast with our G70-250US Notebook...Guard against viruses, spam, and spyware with Norton Internet Security 2009 (includes 60 days of complimentary live updates...If you are unable to obtain satisfaction after notifying the seller of your problem, contact the consumer protection agency in the seller's state..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 / 2.1 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 3 GB RAM • 320 GB HD • 7.5 lbs • Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviews: 14 user reviews
"For those who want technology to connect and manage everyday computing tasks in a stunning desktop-replacement design, the HP G70 series Notebook PC delivers...Pared down to the essentials, the new G70 series is defined by minimalist lines...G70-460us laptop, 65W AC Adapter, 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 with 60 days complimentary live update, Microsoft Works, HP DVD Play..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Good Buy for Everyone
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 / 2.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 4 GB RAM • 160 GB HD • 8.4 lbs • Windows Vista Business
Reviews: 22 expert reviews (rating 82 / 100) • 6 user reviews
"Built-in Wacom tablet > Powerful performance > Fantastic screen...Quite bulky > Cramped keyboard...The Lenovo W Series is a range of laptops aimed at the workstation market, with the Lenovo ThinkPad W700 (£3053 inc...A workstation needs a number of different factors in order to work properly...Fortunately, the W700 delivers across the board on all these...Overall, we found the performance of the ThinkPad W700 to be excellent......" read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Good Buy if you want high end
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 / 2.26 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 3 GB RAM • 250 GB HD • 7.1 lbs • Windows Vista Business
Reviews: 1 user review.
"Toshiba has added the 17.1-inch laptop, the L355D-S7819 to its existing Satellite L350 series...The Toshiba Satellite L355SD-S7819 packs a 17.1-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite display with a 1440x900 resolution, built-in Webcam, powerful ATI Radeon X1250 graphics and a DVD SuperMulti drive...The Toshiba Satellite L350 laptop series should appeal to users who are looking to replace their desktop with a more portable and yet equally powerful computing machine..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Good Buy for Everyone
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T6670 / 2.2 GHz • 17" • TFT • 3 GB RAM • 250 GB HD • 8.6 lbs • Windows Vista Business
Reviews: 2 expert reviews (rating 80 / 100) • 42 user reviews
"Dual hard drives option...Pricey...Told "order was in collections" (paid with credit card) and "configuration was wrong...Senior Writer Darren Gladstone takes a look at the Viliv S10 Blade, the Archos 9 PC tablet, and the Umid M1...Take Dell's Inspiron 1720, a robust system that also happens to be available in seven colors besides black......" read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: You can find better products
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 4 GB RAM • 320 GB HD • 6.6 lbs • Apple MacOS X 10.5
Reviews: 5 expert reviews (rating 80 / 100) • 44 user reviews
"Apple MacBook Pro with 17 inch Display, 2.66 GHz - Aluminum - MB604LL/A...The battery in the new 17-inch MacBook Pro lasts up to 8 hours on a single charge and can be recharged up to 1000 times ? compared with only 200 to 300 times for typical notebooks...Make sure that a vendor's website is secure for online transactions..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
17" Laptop Specs: PowerPC G4 1.5 GHz • 17" • TFT • 2 GB (max) RAM • 80 GB HD • 6.8 lbs • Apple MacOS X 10.3
Reviews: 15 user reviews
"I've owned my 17" 1.5 PB for about three months now...The display is sharp and bright, with a good viewing angle...I recommend buying this thing if you want a large screen notebook that is actually portable, unlike most desktop replacements from PC makers..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
17" Laptop Specs: PowerPC G4 1.67 GHz • 17" • TFT • 2 GB (max) RAM • 100 GB HD • 6.8 lbs • Apple MacOS X
Reviews: 21 user reviews
"Overall, I am a large supporter of this computer...I would recommend it to anyone that has a need for a Macintosh with maximum screen size and portability...The 17" screen is stunning, even keeping in mind that other makers have copied the idea (Apple's overall presentation simply outclasses the copycats' efforts), and the design and construction are first class..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: You can find better products
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 4 GB RAM • 320 GB HD • 6.6 lbs • Apple MacOS X 10.5
Reviews: 6 user reviews
"Confirm all merchandise and price information with the vendor, including the model (whether it is a US or non-US model), the condition of the product (whether it is new, refurbished or remanufactured), what accessories are included and what the warranty covers...If you are unable to obtain satisfaction after notifying the seller of your problem, contact the consumer protection agency in the seller's state...Report a product or pricing error on the Apple MacBook Pro with 17 inch Display, 2.5 GHz - MB766LL/A..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Buy with caution if you really want it
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 4 GB RAM • 320 GB HD • 7.7 lbs • Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviews: 99 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 / 2.16 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 1 GB RAM • 120 GB HD • 7.5 lbs • Windows Vista Business
Reviews: 14 expert reviews (rating 79 / 100) • 18 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy if you want high end
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 / 2.1 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 3 GB RAM • 160 GB HD • 8.4 lbs • Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviews: 19 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400 / 2.16 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 3 GB RAM • 250 GB HD • 7.1 lbs • Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviews: 60 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy for Everyone
17" Laptop Specs: No CPU • 17" • TFT • 0 MB RAM • 7.1 lbs
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Pentium Dual Core T2310 / 1.46 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 2 GB RAM • 160 GB HD • 7.5 lbs • Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviews: 44 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 / 2.1 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 3 GB RAM • 250 GB HD • 7.9 lbs • Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviews: 8 expert reviews (rating 70 / 100) • 37 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Buy with caution if you really want it
17" Laptop Specs: AMD Turion X2 Ultra mobile technology ZM-82 / 2.2 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 4 GB RAM • 500 GB HD • 7.7 lbs • Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviews: 1 user review.
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ) • 17" • TFT • 4 GB RAM • 320 GB HD • 7.9 lbs • Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviews: 8 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Good Buy for Everyone
17" Laptop Specs: Intel Celeron 900 / 2.2 GHz • 17" • TFT • 3 GB RAM • 250 GB HD • 6.8 lbs • Windows Vista Home Basic
Reviews: 3 expert reviews (rating 80 / 100) • 15 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy for Everyone