these are ratings from Consumer Reports Buying Guide here in
USA.
14.1-inch Budget
Model
1. Gateway NX260X
2. Toshiba Satellite M100
3. Dell Inspiron 1405
15.4-inch Budget
Model
1. Lenovo 3000 N100
2. Dell Inspiron B130
3. Toshiba Satellite A100
15.4-inch Workhorse
Model
1. Apple Macbook Pro 15"
2. Gateway NX560XL
3. Dell Inspiron E1505
17-inch Workhorse
Model
1. Apple Macbook Pro 17"
2. Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600
3. Dell Inspiron E1705
12.1 to 13.3-inch Slim
and Light Models
1. Apple Macbook 13.3"
2. Sony VAIO VGN-SZ140 13.3"
3. Gateway NX100X 12.1"
there were more for each category but those shown were the top
three.
