Most Popular Laptops for July 2010

Each month we compile data for the number of times a particular notebook is viewed on this site’s product pages to get an idea for what mainstream consumers are looking at and thinking about buying. Take a closer look at the notebooks that our visitors wanted to see the most during the month of .

In that sense, think of this list as the most clickable laptops of the month … the notebooks that most of the people visiting this site are interested in learning about. Keep in mind that clicks directly on the Most Viewed Laptops list do notcount toward the total in order to keep the list as fair as possible each month. The only clicks that count toward the monthly totals come from web searches like Google or from visitors who have clicked on a laptop after visiting our Notebook Database or inside our forums.

The Lenovo G550 is still holding its #1 spot, gaining back its strong lead over last month. The Alienware m11x also made its way back up the Top 10 list, moving from #4 to #2. New to the Top 10 list this month are the HP ProBook 4520s at #10, The Dell Precision M4500 at #8, and the Sony VAIO Y at #7.

1. Lenovo G550(Still #1)– The Lenovo G550 is an update to the Value Line G530 with the primary difference being the shift from a 16:10 to a 16:9 screen. Configurations include either Intel Pentium or Core 2 Duo processor and up to 4GB DDR3 installed memory. (50,023 unique views)

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2. Alienware m11x(Previously #4) – The Alienware m11x notebook is an 11.6″ portable gaming notebook with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Nvidia dedicated graphics. The Alienware m11x is the most portable gaming laptop on the planet, or universe for that matter! (31,769 unique views)

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3. Dell Studio XPS 16 (Previously #2) – The Studio XPS 16 features premium design with genuine leather accents, anodized aluminum, edge-to-edge display and backlit keyboard, 16″ ultrawide 16:9 aspect ratio with 1080p HD support & optional RGB-LED for brighter and more vivid colors, the latest Centrino 2 platform for blazing fast performance, amazing battery life and go anywhere wireless connectivity and premium ATI 512MB graphics delivers incredibly lifelike videos, movies and gaming. (26,661 unique views)

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4. Lenovo ThinkPad X201 (Previously #3) – The Lenovo ThinkPad X201 is a 12.1-inch screen ultraportable laptop that offers the latest Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors. The X201 has an amazing 6+ hour battery life, integrated touchpad and pointing stick, full sized keyboard and the typical excellent ThinkPad build quality users have come to expect. (24,659 unique views)

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5.ASUS G73JH– The ASUS G73JH is a 17.3-inch monster that has a Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and the most powerful mobile video card available, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870. (21,082 unique views)

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6. Lenovo ThinkPad T410 – The ThinkPad T410 is a 14-inch screen portable laptop targeted at business users. The new Lenovo ThinkPad T410 model features a sleek, industrial design, clean lines, a symmetrical display and wider hinges. Plus, a next-generation keyboard and touchpad that not only has a more modern look, but is also easier to use. The ThinkPad T410 comes equipped with an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor and optional NVIDIA switchable NVS3100M 512MB graphics. (18,685 unique views)

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7. Sony VAIO Y– (New to the Top 10)– The Sony VAIO Y series is a 13.3-inch screen laptop. The deceptively quick Y Series packs pleasing performance in an ultra-thin frame. An Intel Core 2 Duo ultra-low voltage processor and 4GB of RAM help ensure that this PC delivers the fighting power necessary to meet your computing demands. Whether you’re running multiple programs while writing a paper or streaming a movie over a wireless connection, it can handle whatever you throw its way. (17,999 unique views)

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8. Dell Precision M4500(New to the Top 10)– The Dell Precision M4500 is the latest 15-inch mobile workstation featuring powerful Intel processors up to the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition and Nvidia Quadro FX 1800M discrete graphics for video editing, animation, and CAD manipulation. The Precision M4500 boasts an optional 64GB SSD MiniCard for fast start up and your choice of up to a 256GB SSD or a 500GB HDD for file storage. (11,446 unique views)

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9. HP ProBook 4510s(Previously #9)– The HP ProBook 4510s offers a 15.6-inch diagonal 16:9 HD widescreen LED backlight display and optional HP Mobile Broadband connectivity with built-in Gobi technology or standard Wi-Fi certified and optional integrated Bluetooth wireless technology. Choose from integrated or dedicated graphics and 6 or 8-cell lithium ion battery. (10,131 unique views)

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10. HP ProBook 4520s(New to the Top 10) – The HP ProBook 4520s is a small and medium business notebook that replaces the older 4510s from last year. The new model bumps the configuration from the older Intel Core 2 Duo family of processors to the newer Intel Core line, including the Core i3, i5 and i7 processors. The 4520s features a more durable metal exterior cladding, improved performance, and a very nice keyboard. (9,144 unique views)

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And here’s the rest of ’em rounding out the top 20 most viewed and popular on NotebookReview.com for the month of :

11. Apple 13″ MacBook Pro– 8,165 unique views

12. Dell Vostro 3400– 7,747 unique views

13. HP Mini 210– 7,625 unique views

14. Dell Inspiron 11z– 7,525 unique views

15. Dell Inspiron 15– 6,776 unique views

16. Asus UL30– 6,217 unique views

17. Dell Inspiron 14– 6,133 unique views

18. Lenovo IdeaPad Y460– 5,913 unique views

19. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 14– 5,410 unique views

20. Asus G51– 5,306 unique views

Remember, to get advice on which notebook to buy don’t just go with what’s popular, visit our What Notebook Should I Buyforum to ask what everyone else thinks you should buy based on your needs. Check out how the current standings for this week’s most popular notebookslooks.

Top 20 Threads for

While we’re on the subject of top 20, to give an idea of what the hot topics were in the forums last month, here’s a list of the most viewed forum threads posted in :

1. Asus G51Jx-A1 w/ GTS 360m (GDDR5), now available for pre-sales! (poster -=$tR|k3r=-, posted 7/26/, 209931 views, 1957 replies)
2. *Quasi-Official ENVY 14 discounts, delays, mine is shipping lounge* (poster 2.0, posted 7/8/, 131853 views, 4844 replies)
3. Show off your Vista or XP Desktop – Second Edition! (poster ATG, posted 7/9/, 110707 views, 1355 replies)
4. *OFFICIAL HP ENVY 14 Owners Lounge, Part Deux* (poster 2.0, posted 7/22/, 84216 views, 1816 replies)
5. ***ENVY 14 Gaming Lounge*** (poster 2.0, posted 7/14/, 50619 views, 895 replies)
6. ASUS U Series Bamboo Collection Owners Thread (U33JC/U43JC/U53JC) (poster Case1, posted 7/1/, 38702 views, 722 replies)
7. Guide to changing your Vista theme and more… (poster CeeNote, posted 7/9/, 30718 views, 212 replies)
8. Asus G50 Notebook Disassembly Guide (poster David, posted 7/27/, 28439 views, 62 replies)
9. Asus G73jh GPU temp? (poster robjbw, posted 7/26/, 27811 views, 416 replies)
10. Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820TG Owners Lounge (poster aylafan, posted 7/12/, 23741 views, 446 replies)
11. Envy 14 Battery Life Log (poster 2.0, posted 7/18/, 20423 views, 304 replies)
12. Recommended Sidebar Gadgets (poster v3loc1ty2.0, posted 7/9/, 16974 views, 53 replies)
13. Get your Catalyst 10.7 (non-WHQL) here (poster 5150Joker, posted 7/26/, 14572 views, 449 replies)
14. Backpacks/Cases/Sleeves for ENVY 14 Thread! (poster dookie11, posted 7/3/, 13796 views, 276 replies)
15. New Alienware Product But What ? (poster zaidbaby, posted 7/12/, 11846 views, 308 replies)
16. G73 GSOD Fixes and Resources (poster Chastity, posted 7/8/, 11359 views, 189 replies)
17. Starcraft II on M11x (poster midgetdiablo, posted 7/26/, 11272 views, 160 replies)
18. Byebye R2, Oh r1 why did I doubt you! (poster ninja2000, posted 7/1/, 10545 views, 134 replies)
19. HP ENVY 14 – GPU Clock and Undervoltage POLL (poster Xephon, posted 7/25/, 10423 views, 251 replies)
20. Nvidia Verde Notebook Driver 258.96 BETA – Discussion relating to 11xR2 (poster kopicha, posted 7/12/, 10245 views, 135 replies)