Style: Multimedia Notebook
Standout Features: Tablets are the go-to media consumption devices today, but a solid multimedia laptop, such as the Asus N550JV, can give your iPad a run for its money. The N550JV features loud quad-array speakers, stellar graphics performance, and sports a 1,080p touch screen with plenty of ports to spare.
Specs: Fourth-generation Intel Core 2.4GHz processor, discrete Nvidia GeForce graphics, 15.6-inch display, 8 GB RAM, weighs 5.7 lbs., and has a 4-hour battery life, according to Asus.
Price: Starting at $1,100