Top Rated Laptops/Notebooks - CNET's View

Not all reviews are created equal, just as not all users are created equal. For a great example, consider the importance of weight in a laptop. For some reviewers, it's not a major issue. If it is a key issue for you, then those reviewers might steer you in the wrong direction.
The highly talented reviewers at CNET have some very clear ideas.

Their top rated laptop is the Dell Inspiron. That's their view, but they don't have to carry this behemoth on their backpacks. In my book, a heavy laptop is automatically diqualified from the running.
Here are some of the top choices from CNET. For a full look at their reviews, click HERE

In the meantime, here's a preview, including their point ratings:

Dell Inspiron XPS (Extreme Edition)
The Inspiron XPS is a fantastic gaming machine, but you'll need a chiropractor if you try to travel with it. 8.8 Excellent

ThinkPad T30 2366 - P4-M 1.8 GHz - 14.1" TFT
The thin-and-light IBM ThinkPad T series offers an innovative design, top-notch performance, and tons of features. 8.7 Excellent

ThinkPad T40
The thin-and-light IBM ThinkPad T series offers an innovative design, top-notch performance, and tons of features.
8.7 Excellent

ThinkPad T41
The thin-and-light IBM ThinkPad T series offers an innovative design, top-notch performance, and tons of features.
8.7 Excellent

Dell Latitude C640 series
The Dell Latitude C640 thin-and-light notebook offers an unbeatable combination of speed and features.
8.6 Excellent

Acer TravelMate 803LCi
The Acer TravelMate 800 provides everything a nomadic computer user could ever wish for, including peak performance, long battery life, and an extensive list of features.
8.5 Excellent