Toshiba Satellite P305-S8825

Desktop PCs have a lot going for them big screens, high performance parts, and comparatively low prices, just to name a few.

But if you're working in a smaller space, you don't always have room to squeeze in a whole desktop setup. The Toshiba Satellite P305-S8825 ($1,050 street) offers a nice compromise.

This spacious laptop is classified as a desktop replacement, because it blends together a roomy 17 inches wide screen with a 7.5 pound chassis.

It occupies a smaller area than a conventional desktop without forcing you to scrimp much on screen size, and, at about $1,000, doesn't cost much more than your average desktop.