Asus U46E-BAL5

A fabulous deal on a mainstream laptop doesn’t come by as often as we’d like, but when we see one, we shout it out. The Asus U46E-BAL5′s ($699.99 list at Best Buy) weaknesses are few and far between. It’s a well-designed 14-inch laptop that packs in cutting edge features like Wireless Display 2.0, WiMAX, and USB 3.0. And while other mainstream laptops in this price range come with Intel Core i3 processors and 4GB of memory, the U46E-BAL5 raises the bar with an Intel Core i5 CPU and 8GB worth of memory. Though it lacks a reputable gaming chip, it’s astounding enough to replace the Asus U41F-A1 as the new Editors’ Choice in the mainstream category