Most Popular Laptops for March 2009

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. While these laptops aren't necessarily the most popular in terms of sales, they are the most popular based on the number of times our visitors clicked on them.

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 not count 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 month of March features many of the same notebooks and netbooks that were popular last month. In fact, the only notebook that's new to the list this month is the return of the Dell Studio 15 to the Top 10. Still, this month's list suggests that consumers are still looking for the right combination of features and value. In some cases the perfect fit is a $300 netbook, and in other cases it might be a $1,500 multimedia notebook.

	1. Dell Inspiron Mini 9 (Previously #2) - The Inspiron Mini 9 has an 8.9-inch widescreen display and can be configured with either Windows XP or Ubuntu Linux. The Mini 9 is powered by an Intel Atom processor for power saving performance. An 8GB flash drive makes it so the Mini is quiet and has very fast storage and configure up to 1GB of RAM for a performance boost too. (80,302 unique views) View NotebookReview.com Review for Dell Inspiron Mini 9
	2. Acer Aspire One (Previously #1) - The Aspire One is the latest "netbook" from Acer, offering a convenient, compact design at a budget price. The Aspire One features an Intel Atom Processor, 8.9" WSVGA TFT LCD, and a choice of either Genuine Windows XP Home Edition or Linpus Linux Lite version. (57,470 unique views) View NotebookReview.com Review for Aspire One
	3. Lenovo IdeaPad S10 (Previously #5) - Designed to keep pace with your busy lifestyle - possibly even simplify it. At a mere 2.65 lbs and about one inch thin, it's so light and portable. You can take it wherever your day takes you. Plus it's loaded with thoughtful standard features to make your life a little easier. (37,227 unique views) View NotebookReview.com Review for IdeaPad S10
	4.Dell Studio XPS 16 (Previously #3) - 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. (36,536 unique views) View NotebookReview.com Review for Dell Studio XPS 16
	5.HP Mini-Note (Previously #4) - The HP Mini-Note has a VIA C7-M ULV processor, 8.9-inch diagonal WXGA, 1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, and VIA Chrome 9 integrated graphics. The new HP Mini 2140 is the updated replacement with an Intel Atom processor and a 10-inch screen. (33,407 unique views) View NotebookReview.com Review for HP Mini 2140
	6. Lenovo ThinkPad T400 (Previously #7) - The ThinkPad T400 features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1" LED-backlight widescreen, up to 8GB of PC2-8500 and integrated Intel X4500 or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470. (29,904 unique views) View NotebookReview.com Review for ThinkPad T400
	7. ASUS Eee PC 1000HE (Previously #6) - The ASUS Eee PC 1000HE is an updated configuration of the ASUS netbook. It boasts 9.5 hours of battery life, a 92% sized keyboard, integrated 802.11n WiFi connectivity, and multi-touch keypad. Quick specs include: and Intel Atom 1.66 GHz processor, 1GB DDR2 SDRAM, 3.2 lbs, 10-inch display, and Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. (25,260 unique views) View NotebookReview.com Review for ASUS Eee PC 1000HE
	8. Lenovo ThinkPad X200 (Previously #10) - The Lenovo ThinkPad X200 is a 12.1" ultraportable featuring an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and up to 4GB of DDR3 Memory. This impressive laptop was designed for road warriors who need solid durability and performance in the field. (25,082 unique views) View NotebookReview.com Review for the Lenovo ThinkPad X200
	9. Dell Studio 15 (Back in the Top 10) - The Dell Studio 15 is a 15.4" screen multimedia laptop offered in multiple colors and configurations. The Studio 15 can be equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo and dedicated ATI graphics. It comes with a slot-loading DVD drive, backlit keyboard, sleek drop-hinge design, widescreen glossy display and touch sensitive buttons. The Dell Studio 15 also includes a unique "Dell Dock" application similar to the Apple Mac OS X launch dock. (24,947 unique views) View NotebookReview.com Review for Dell Studio 15
	10. Toshiba Satellite L300 (Previously #8) - The Satellite L300 features a 15.4" Diagonal TruBrite high-gloss screen, wireless connectivity, built-in webcam/microphone and DVD supermulti optical drive with Labelflash. This budget-priced laptop might not have a lot of extras, but it has a great balance of performance and affordability. (23,032 unique views) View NotebookReview.com Review for the Toshiba Satellite L300

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

11. Dell XPS M1530 - 14,701 unique views
12. Dell Studio 17 - 13,271 unique views
13. Lenovo ThinkPad T500 - 12,884 unique views
14. Asus N10 - 12,546 unique views
15. HP Pavilion dv5t - 12,336 unique views
16. Dell Latitude E6400 - 11,627 unique views
17. Sony VAIO FW - 11,329 unique views
18. HP Mini 1000 - 10,336 unique views
19. Asus Eee PC 1000 - 10,158 unique views
20. Dell Inspiron 13 - 10,138 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 Buy forum 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 notebooks looks.

Top 20 Threads for March

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 March:

1. ACTUAL C90 Owner's Lounge (poster AlexOnFyre, posted 3/1/2009, 71091 views, 881 replies)
2. CeBIT 2009 News & Pics - Clevo booth - D900F, M980NU, etc. (poster Gophn, posted 3/3/2009, 13855 views, 284 replies)
3. New Np8662 with GTX 260M! (poster L4d_Gr00pie, posted 3/11/2009, 10499 views, 158 replies)
4. Dell Adamo Arrives: Available For Pre-Order Today (poster JerryJ, posted 3/16/2009, 10276 views, 157 replies)
5. ASUS N81Vp Review (poster Kevin, posted 3/10/2009, 9548 views, 136 replies)
6. XoticPC to offer Pre-Order of GTX 280M (poster emike09, posted 3/4/2009, 8728 views, 197 replies)
7. STEAM: You are Dead to Me (poster mfox76, posted 3/17/2009, 7888 views, 200 replies)
8. ASUS W90 Review (poster Kevin, posted 3/19/2009, 6831 views, 104 replies)
9. Goodbye nVidia marketshare in Laptop GPU's - NEW ATI 40nm chips announced! (poster DeRail, posted 3/3/2009, 6345 views, 110 replies)
10. Asus K51AB and K50AB with the HD4860 with 1GB of memory GDDR5 (poster RedNara, posted 3/4/2009, 5065 views, 96 replies)
11. IE8 Final is out... (poster Jayayess1190, posted 3/18/2009, 4392 views, 183 replies)
12. Gtx 280m Vs Sli 9800m Gt Vs Sli 8800m Gtx Vs 4870x2 (poster alitunay, posted 3/9/2009, 4137 views, 98 replies)
13. Dell Studio XPS 1340 with 9-Cell Battery Pictures - Mini Review... (poster jmoose, posted 3/6/2009, 3896 views, 67 replies)
14. Undervolting M1530 (T9300) - Worse performance? (poster JinRoh, posted 3/7/2009, 3697 views, 25 replies)
15. ****The Official 3DMark Comparison List!!! Post you scores here!*** (poster hoodomoo, posted 3/12/2009, 3430 views, 120 replies)
16. How to run 9.3 on the M17 (Vista & W7) (poster julian-nold, posted 3/20/2009, 3416 views, 162 replies)
17. Gaming on 9600M GT? (poster Matrinix, posted 3/3/2009, 3400 views, 70 replies)
18. Nvidia GTX280M For Laptops!! (poster luckyse7en11, posted 3/3/2009, 3372 views, 70 replies)
19. [Drivers & Software] Only the Newest versions! (poster Ramalama, posted 3/2/2009, 3370 views, 54 replies)
20. Still hesitating... (poster Thom A$$, posted 3/2/2009, 3342 views, 124 replies)

 

Maybe it's just me, but all direct links to the laptops from top 10 and "View NotebookReview Review for the..." links don't work(404 Not Found).

 

WOW this is surprising last month 8 of 10 were netbooks now only 5 of 10 i guess its because of all these newer models that have dropped.

 

hmmm... again. where's apple?

APPLE: maybe it's time for a price cut? just a thought you know.

 

Lol they have a good deal on the old macbook with the 9400 right now i think $800. They should have done that long ago though....

 

Those should all be working fine now.

 

Yeah it's all good and working now thanks.

 

What? You think high prices keep average consumers (i.e. the majority of laptop buyers) from buying MacBooks?

Surely you jest. You must be watching too many Microsoft commercials about "Lauren" who decides not to buy a MacBook because it's too expensive.

Price has nothing to do with the low percentage of Apple's sales ... says me ... a member of the technology press who hasn't purchased any Apple computer since 2002 when he got married and discovered that his new family budget no longer allowed for over-priced computers.

Granted, I still use Apple computers from time to time in our office since we have to stay current on all things Apple, but since 2002 I haven't spent my own hard-earned cash on anything from Apple ... other than an many iPods.

 

Yeah! Mini 9 #1

Still works like a *charm* for me!


Cin

 

Acer Aspire One is once again in the top 10! Im so glad I traded my HP tablet for a netbook. I have not once regretted my purchase.

 

Apple's not on the list? Really? Hm, maybe the depression is showing its face among laptop consumers too. Almost every list I've read in the last two years or so had Apple notebooks on them.

 

actually funny thing is I haven't even seen the new MS ad... I hear they didn't screw it up!

on a serious note I remember a year and half ago when both the Macbook and MacBook pro were in the top 10 and the macbook in the top 5 for a while.