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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: We have yet to see a truly great gaming laptop built from the ground up with Windows 8 in mind, but the 17-inch Toshiba Qosmio X875 can be configured into a powerful, reasonably priced mainstream gaming machine. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( 3.4 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ), 16 GB / 16 GB (max), 1 TB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 17.3 in, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M, BD-RE, 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 7.5 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB, Black widow styling in diamond-textured aluminum, black keyboard

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Series 7 Gamer is huge, expensive, and unattractive, but it's also one of the best gaming laptops that we've seen this year. If you don't mind its beefy 17-inch form, you won’t be disappointed. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3610QM / 2.3 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 16 GB / 16 GB (max), 1 TB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in TFT active matrix, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M, BD-ROM, 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 8.4 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: A high-end big-screen multimedia laptop that's pretty portable (for a desktop replacement), the Samsung Series 7 Chronos is what we imagine a 17-inch ultrabook would look like. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3615QM / 2.3 GHz ( 3.3 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB, 1 TB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M / Intel HD Graphics 4000, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 6.3 lbs, 6 MB, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3520M / 2.9 GHz ( 3.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 1 TB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, DVD-Writer, 6.6 lbs, 4 MB, Dark brown

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i3 i3-3110M / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB / 8 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 6.6 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3610QM / 2.3 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 12 GB / 16 GB (max), 1.5 TB - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in TFT active matrix, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), DVD±RW / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M, 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 8.6 lbs, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB / 16 GB (max), 2 TB - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM, 2 GB, 6.7 lbs, Black aluminium

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AMD A series A6-4400M / 2.7 GHz ( 3.2 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB / 16 GB (max), 640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), AMD Radeon HD 7520G, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 6.2 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Mercury silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AMD Phenom II N830 / 2.1 GHz ( Triple-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in TFT active matrix, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM, 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 6.8 lbs, Dark brown

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AMD A series A8-4500M / 1.9 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 6 GB, 640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), AMD Radeon HD 7640G, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 6.6 lbs, L2 cache, 4 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 37 reviews

The Bottom Line: People who would rather have a big screen instead of great battery life will be happy with the HP dv7-3165dx. Read review

Specs: AMD Turion II Ultra mobile processor M620 / 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in TFT active matrix, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - Integrated, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200, 128 MB, 7.7 lbs, L2 cache, 2 MB, Expresso black

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( 3.4 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB, 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm, Windows 8, 17.3 in, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 6.9 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB, Brushed aluminum in midnight black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AMD A series A4-4300M / 2.5 GHz ( 3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 16 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 8, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), AMD Radeon HD 7420G, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 6.2 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Satin black trax

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-2370M / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB, 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics 3000, 6.6 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, HP Imprint finish in sparkling black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: As long as your performance needs don't go far beyond basic productivity tasks, the Toshiba Satellite P775-S7320 is a decent big-screen laptop. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 i7-2670QM, 2.2 GHz ( 3.1 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB, / 8 GB (max), 750 GB, - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 17 in, TFT active matrix, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - Integrated, Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 64 MB, 6.6 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB, Fusion X2 finish in platinum, black keyboard

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A hefty investment if nicely configured, the Maingear Nomad 17 delivers for serious gaming, although the look may not be for everyone. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i7 3610QM / 2.3 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 17.3 in, 1920x1080, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 1 TB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 6.2 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB, Black

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3230M / 2.6 GHz ( 3.2 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB / 8 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M, 4 GB, 7.1 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Midnight black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD-Writer, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 6.7 lbs, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( 3.4 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB, 1 TB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 6.9 lbs, 6 MB, Brushed aluminum in midnight black

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3610QM / 2.3 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 12 GB / 16 GB (max), 750 GB - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in TFT active matrix, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M, BD-Writer, 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 8.6 lbs, Black

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3632QM / 2.2 GHz ( 3.2 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB / 32 GB (max), 1 TB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, 2 GB DDR3 VRAM, 7.1 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB, Midnight black

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3610QM / 2.3 GHz ( 3.3 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB / 16 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM, AMD Radeon HD 7850, 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 7.3 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 750 GB - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL), NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M, 2 GB, 5.8 lbs, Mocha

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AMD A6 A6-4400M / 2.7 GHz ( 3.2 GHz ), 4 GB, 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), AMD Radeon HD 7520G, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 6.6 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, HP Imprint finish in sparkling black