When choosing the right laptop it all comes down to what you are willing to spend and what you plan to use it for. This guide will help you navigate through the countless options out there. As usual, we've narrowed down our favorite notebooks and grouped them into five different categories: ultraportables, business and workstations, desktop replacements, gaming, and budget-oriented machines.

	Ultraportables Thin and light laptops balance portability, performance and battery life.		Business Mid to high end components with an emphasis on durability, security and battery life.
	Desktop Replacements The most complete set of features, often forgo battery life and portability for extra horsepower.		Gaming If mobility is a priority, there are some solid choices for gaming on the go.
	Budget-oriented A good blend of price and features, but slim form factors are not necessarily a priority.

To help ease the hassle of going through countless notebook models getting released week in and week out, we've compiled a list of our favorite notebooks available right now and grouped them into six different categories: ultraportables, business & general purpose laptops, desktop replacements, gaming notebooks, budget laptops, and netbooks.

	Ultraportables Thin and light laptops balance portability, performance and battery life.		Business Mid to high end components with an emphasis on durability, security and battery life.
	Desktop Replacements The most complete set of features, often forgo battery life and portability for extra horsepower.		Gaming If mobility is a priority, there are some solid portable choices for gamers.
	Value These hot sellers offer a good balance of price and features.		Netbooks Best suited as travel companions or as secondary systems.