It would be hard to find a desktop replacement better than the HP HDX 18. This notebook comes with a glossy patterned lid with a matching palm rest and touchpad. While it may seem heavy at 9 pounds, the reviewer noted that it’s the typical weight for its screen size. The touch buttons were mushy and less solid and the trackpad provided too much resistance. The HDX and its 16:9 ratio provided bright, sharp, and fluid images. However, viewing angles are limited due to the glossy screen. Powered by Altec Lansing speakers, the HDX 18 produced loud, theater-quality sound. Along with the usual ports are the HDMI, eSATA ports, an ExpressCard/54 slot and a 5-in-1 memory card reader. Powered by Intel’s new Centrino 2 platform, the reviewer noted that the HDX 18 blazed past the Acer Aspire 8920G in almost all aspects. Benchmark scores were above average. The reviewer noted that the HDX 18 delivers above-average performance when it comes to mainstream games. The battery provided power for 2 hours and 45 minutes which is 10 minutes longer than the average. If you are looking for a great deal on a desktop replacement, you might want to look at the HP HDX 18.