My Dell Precision M70 is very nice. The silver color is just right, not too shiny or too dull. The battery life is nice and long, I can go over 3 hours without recharging. The fan blows out the back and just a little bit on the corner, so I don't have to keep it on a cooling station. The key placement is nice; I don't always accidentally hit the "=" or "\" key when reaching for the backspace.

There are several downsides to this laptop. The first is its weight. I am not very strong, and when I'm seated on the couch and want to pick up my laptop, I have to use both hands. When I am on battery power,...