Top Back-to-School Laptops; New Dell, MSI, and HP Reviews

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Top Back-to-School Laptops; New Dell, MSI, and HP Reviews It's about that time...time to buy a great all-purpose laptop to head back to school with. Check out our recently updated chart of the best all-purpose laptops to help you choose the one that's best for you. - Senior Editor Jason Cross Top Story Top All-Purpose Laptops These laptops can do it all and are a great choice for most notebook users. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info. Share: Recently Reviewed HP's Competitively Priced Pavilion DV6 Laptop is Attractively Stylish If you're in the market for a fully-loaded, competitively-priced laptop, HP's Pavilion DV6 deserves a close look. Share: MSI X420: A Stylish Notebook for Those Who Want Occasional 3D Graphics Support The MSI X420 packs a lot into a pretty package--it's not quite a gaming notebook, but it delivers some great high-def video. 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