The notebook market just got especially crowded. If you're in the market for a new laptop, lucky thing you didn't buy one a week ago, because between Apple, Toshiba and Samsung, 20 different laptops were just announced. So, with 20 new choices in the laptop game, which one is right for you? Click through to read a few of our favs.

 

Apple

While not completely unexpected, Apple's set of announcements produced some definitely Obsessable notebooks. While the pricey MacBook Pro fits into that desktop replacement category, and the updated MacBook Air still looks like a lovable lappy, the main machine that got our hearts going was the 13-inch MacBook. The middle of the road $1,300 price point isn't so steep it's a nightmare, but fortunately the notebook doesn't have to forgo any of the more interesting features of its pricey pro counterpart. The new 13-inch Macbook features an all glass trackpad that doesn't have a button like traditional trackpads; instead the entire trackpad is one big button. The updated trackpad also allows up to four finger gesturing, meaning two fingers can trigger a right click, while three or for fingers can perform other actions. The updated notebook also features a new aluminum frame, which Apple says is lighter and more sturdy than previous notebook chassis. All in all, this machine makes it one step past lust and into the Obsessable category.

Toshiba

While Apple was content to release three updates to its notebook lineup, Toshiba unveiled six updated Satellite models, and two updated Satelite Pro models. While all of the notebooks can't match Apple's new glass trackpad, budget notebook buyers might want to take note of the A305. The chasse isn't the sexiest notebook we've ever seen, but the Intel Core2 Duo P8400 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 320GB hard drive certainly help balance out the machine with some braun. And while the laptop doesn't have multi-touch, Toshiba tries to put its own spin on portable computing and add some unique features. For example, the notebook can charge USB devices even when powered off, and also includes a finger print scanner for security as well as facial recognition software, though in our experience that technology doesn't work the best. Charging gadgets, solid specs, and added security certainly aren't as sexy as the metal frame or enhanced trackpad of the MacBook, but buyers on a budget might want to take a second look at the A305.

Samsung

Relative newcomer to the North American laptop scene is Samsung. Today, the company announced seven new notebooks marking Samsung's full commitment to the US market. The company isn't exactly a newcomer to laptop manufacturing, Samsung has been manufacturing notebooks overseas for years, and had the Cupertino kids at Apple not scheduled an event for Tuesday, something tells me Samsung's big splash would have been a bigger deal.

Regardless, we've never had any facetime with these notebooks so we can't vouch firsthand for their performance or in person sex appeal, however if we had to judge a notebook by its cover, we'd take a second glance at the X460. A true desktop replacement, this midrage notebook's style and specs warrant a second look. While a 256MB NVidia GeForce 9200GS graphics processor and LED backlit 14.1-inch display are the highlights, the 3GB of RAM and a similarly equipped processor as the A305 make it seem on the expensive end of the notebook spectrum. Is the better graphics card and sex appeal worth the $1700 price tag? Perhaps for gamers, but if we were going to spend that much coin on a notebook, we'd expect a slightly better processor inside. That being said, if you're looking to jump into a desktop replacement that isn't from Apple, trying out the X460 in person might be worth the trip.

And the winner is...

Call us biased, but that new glossy finish and four-finger capable trackpad edges the 13-inch MacBook out in our heads over the budget Toshiba A305 or the mid-range Samsung X460. Not to mention, despite service pack 1, Vista is still less than our favorite operating system.

What do you think? Does Apple get too much credit for its design chops? Is Samsung going to shock everyone once its notebooks actually hit the streets? Sound off in the comments.