There are usually several forces involved in making the ideal Media Center laptop. Not the least is having the kind of features that distinguish it as a full-fledged entertainment system. With the imposing 10-pound frame and 17-inch widescreen of its predecessor, the Fujitsu LifeBook N6420 is regarded by many as a Media Center. But even with the addition of an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and an HD DVD-ROM drive, the N6420 is still a couple of features shy of competing with the likes of Toshiba and HP in the category.