ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 10.5 Hour Battery Life List Price: $389.99 Sale Price: $349.00 Used From: $254.55 Average Rating:

Description

Embrace mobile computing in style with the revolutionary Eee PC 1005HA-P. With an unsurpassed battery life of 10.5 hours, the 1005HA-P eliminates the need to worry about power while on the go. The 1005HA-P packs the latest ATOM CPU from Intel, the N280, which offers a 667MHz FSB, the fastest in its class. Built-in wireless technologies including Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth help you stay connected wherever you go. The 92%-scaled ergonomic keyboard and Multi-Touch touchpad make it a breeze to type and navigate through content. A 160GB hard drive and 10GB of FREE online Eee Storage provide a wealth of storage and backup capacity. Lastly, a 1.3MP Webcam and Digital Array Mic round out the list of the 1005HA-P’s impressive features. With its sleek curves and smooth lines, the Eee PC 1005HA-P offers superior style without sacrificing performance or mobility. A durable sleeve case is included with the 1005HA-P, perfect for protecting your investment while on the go.

The 10.1-inch Eee PC 1005HA-P Seashell shines as the ideal mini-notebook for the traveler looking to have it all. Utilizing ASUS' exclusive Super Hybrid Engine, the Eee PC 1005HA-P boasts an astounding 10.5 hours of uninterrupted battery life so you can work on important documents and surf the Web longer than ever before. Inspired from the sea shell's contour shape, you will appreciate the attention to detail and eye-catching beauty that makes the Eee PC 1005HA-P a true work of art. Dressed in a sparkling pearlescent "shell" casing that gives it a captivating sheen, the Eee PC 1005HA Seashell is beautiful inside and out. The Eee PC 1005HA-P offers great user comfort and convenience with its 92% scaled keyboard, multi-touch touchpad and instant key (for quick access to touchpad-lock). The 10.1-inch (Color-Shine) LED-backlit display and sleek chassis will allow you to work or travel in absolute comfort for hours on end. The generous 170GB ASUS Hybrid Storage will enable you to store, share and access your important data anytime, anywhere. Miles ahead of its competition, the Eee PC 1005HA-P provides leading-class performance and superior portability, liberating you from wall chargers and bringing you into the future of mobility. Key Features 10.5 hours of unplugged all-day computing with ASUS' exclusive Super Hybrid Engine Large 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen, ergonomic keyboard and multitouch touchpad for extra comfort and convenience Spacious 170GB Hybrid Storage for convenient storage on-the-go (160GB HDD + 10GB Eee Online Storage) Easy mobile wireless connectivity via built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n (draft 2.4GHz n) and Bluetooth V2.1 Stunning looks and convenient mobility with seashell design weighing a mere 2.8 lbs 1.3MP webcam and digital array microphones for simple and clear communication ASUS Eee Docking utility to enhance the user experience Learn More Stunning Looks with Seashell Design One of the thinnest and lightest mini-notebooks of its class, the Eee PC 1005HA exhibits eye-catching style and a high-quality, reliable build. Inspired from a sea shell's contour shape, you will appreciate the attention to detail that makes the Eee PC 1005HA a true work of art. Dressed in a sparkling pearlescent "shell" casing that gives it a captivating sheen, the Eee PC 1005HA Seashell is beautiful inside and out, and weighs a mere 2.8 lbs. This sleek, sophisticated Eee PC 1005HA-P comes in your choice of either black or blue colors and with every use you will appreciate the relentless attention to detail encompassed in its design.*Note: This notebook features a glossy finish chassis. Reflections in photos may vary. 10.5 Hours of All-Day Computing and Unplugged Freedom The Eee PC 1005HA-P's Super Hybrid Engine, LED-backlit display, Intel Atom Processor and high density Li-Ion battery pack provide you with more computing time per charge; up to 10.5 hours* of unplugged use when you are out and about. To recharge using the AC power adapter, power plug must be fully pushed into the power socket on the Eee PC until it clicks firmly into place. <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Secti ASUS' exclusive Super Hybrid Engine helps you manage your power consumption, by providing you with optimal power setting depending on your current usage needs. Simply change settings in the Super Hybrid Engine software. With an astounding 10.5 hours of battery life, you can enjoy unplugged freedom to finish your work, video chat with friends, or enjoy entertainment on-the-go. Large LED Backlit Screen for Comfortable Viewing A brilliant 10.1-inch LED backlit widescreen display makes reading documents and viewing multimedia files comfortable in any situation. The Eee PC 1005HA-P incorporates the latest generation of LED backlit technology, providing an ultra-thin, ultra-bright and energy-efficient display. 1024 x 600 resolution allows you to view most pages without needing to scroll left or right. The 1005HA-P also features a brilliant Color-Shine glossy display normally found on high-end notebooks. With Color-Shine, your movies, games and photos are displayed in true and vibrant colors. Ergonomic Keyboard and Multi-touch Touchpad Thanks to intelligent engineering, the Eee PC 1005HA's thin and compact chassis sports an ergonomically designed keyboard that is a comfortable 92% of the size of a regular notebook's keyboard, providing fatigue-free typing during prolonged use. The Eee PC 1005HA also comes with a user-friendly wide-format multi-touch touchpad to help you easily navigate the widescreen display without a mouse. The multi-touch interface allows you to scroll and zoom quickly with 2 fingers and is intuitive and kid friendly. For your convenience, there is also an easy-to-access hotkey for locking the touchpad when you want to use an external mouse. Flexible Connectivity with Eee PC 1005HA The Eee PC 1005HA-P Seashell comes with the latest in wireless connectivity, including WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n) and Bluetooth V2.1. Connect easily to wireless networks and Bluetooth devices anywhere you go. The Eee PC 1005HA includes numerous easily accessible ports including 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x VGA port, 2 x Audio input/output ports, 1 x RJ-45 port, and a Kensington Lock port. A spring-loaded Plug-and-Play MMC/SD/SDHC flash card slot is also provided to let you easily transfer your digital photos and videos and expand your system storage. A built-in 1.3M Pixels webcam built-in and Digital Array Microphones allows you to enjoy clear audio/video conversations with family and friends even when you're out and about.*Note: This notebook features a glossy finish chassis. Reflections in photos may vary. Convenient ASUS Hybrid Storage and Power Efficient Intel Atom N280 Processor The Eee PC 1005HA-P comes with 170GB of ASUS Hybrid Storage, which includes a 160GB hard disk drive (capacity without operating system) and 10GB of FREE Eee Online Storage.** With Eee Online Storage, your data can be easily shared with other people and can be accessed anywhere where internet access is available. The ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-P Seashell is powered by the Intel Atom N280 processor. Built with the world’s smallest transistors, the Atom N280 processor uses only 2.5 watts of power – less than 1/10 of the power consumption of ordinary desktop processors – offering extremely long battery life. Quick Recovery with Just One Key The Eee PC 1005HA-P comes with a built-in quick recovery system that restores your system to its factory settings when you press F9 three times during start-up. The quick F9 recovery process eliminates the need for a Windows CD or driver CD if you need to restore your system from the factory settings. It is recommended that you backup your data with Eee Online Storage prior to using the recovery system. Warranty 1 Year Warranty and Flawless Display Guarantee from ASUS Users can rest easy with the Eee PC 1005HA-P Seashell's 1 year warranty and ASUS’ Zero Bright Dot Flawless Display Guarantee. If the purchaser discovers one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel with no cost to the purchaser. What's in the Box Eee PC 1005HA-P Seashell (Black) Travel Sleeve Power Adapter User Manual Warranty Card Recovery DVD / Support CD Specifications Operating System: Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Display: 10.1-inch 1024x600 LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD (Color-Shine/Glossy Screen Technology) Intel CPU: Intel Atom N280 Wireless Data Network: WLAN: 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n) & Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR Memory: 1GB DDR-2 (Memory size is upgradable to 2GB) Hybrid Storage: 160GB HDD + 10GB Eee Online Storage** Camera: 1.3M Pixels Audio: Stereo Speakers, High-Definition Audio CODEC, Digital Array Microphones Storage Cards: 2-in-1 MMC, SD(SDHC) flash card slot Input/Output: 1 x VGA connector, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks: Headphone & Mic-in Battery: 10.5 hours* Li-Ion battery.† Dimensions: 10.31 (W) x 7.01 (D) x 1.02~1.44 (H) inches Weight: 2.81 lbs (with battery) Color: Black *Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations. **Eee Storage service is complimentary for the first 18 months. Please register account information for a 6 month extension (depending on country) - All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. - Product may not be exactly as shown in images. † To recharge using the AC power adapter, power plug must be fully pushed into the power socket on the Eee PC until it clicks firmly into place. Check Out Other ASUS Products and Accessories ASUS Slim External DVD Writer The Perfect Portable USB-Powered DVD Re-Writer for the Eee Family. Asus U20A-A1 Ultra Thin and Light Notebook With 8.5 hours of Battery Life and weighing only 4.2lbs, the U20A has the power of a laptop with the mobile benefits of an ultra-portable. Asus K50IJ-A1 Versatile Performance Notebook Looking for a Laptop at an affordable price? Check out the stylish and versatile 15.6-inch Asus K50IJ-A1. ASUS Eee Top An affordable touch screen PC that makes learning, work, and play easier than ever before, for users of all ages.

Features

• Up to 10.5 Hours of Battery Life and Free Sleeve Case Included
• Intel Atom N280 Processor 1.66GHz
• 1GB DDR2 RAM, 1 x SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max; Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.1
• 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM) and 10GB Free Eee Storage
• Windows XP Home Operating System, 10.1-inch WSVGA 1024x600 LCD Display

Reviews

Given all the bad press received by Windows 7 starter, my expectations were beat down before I ever bought the Asus 1005HA netbook. I was resolved to load up a linux ubuntu OS even before I received it. But hey, Win 7 is working just fine. I use mostly open source software like VLC and Open Office. Youtube works well within Firefox. Here's the best part. I've been streaming Netflix vids in Firefox to my big screen's VGA over a wireless N connection. It's not HD, there an occasional stutter, but heck this is a netbook! :) Micro$oft hurt its already shaky reputation by advertising that they distributed a flawed OS. I ran into a Microsoft rep at the loacl FRYS store and even she was bad-mouthing Win 7 starter and said "you can play any media on it". Ha. I guess they give out all that propaganda thinking that people would just automatically shell out for the upgrades? No me. I bought the netbook because it was cheap and functional, and paying extra for some marginal OS features just makes no sense for a netbook. What am I missing? I've got no complaints with the Asus hardware after several weeks. The battery life is great, there's no need to lug around a power supply. I can even use the touchpad and I always disable it on my laptops, though I do carry a USB wireless mouse. The audio jack is getting flaky, but that's solved with a USB audio gadget. Save your money. Use it out of the box, as is until something really breaks.

On January I bought this netbook for my wife. I was glad. The netbook is amazingly light, it`s easy to work with, it runs fast. I recommended it to some friends of mine, who eventually bought Asus EEEs. Suddenly, last Wednesday it stop working. As I am abroad at the moment, I tried to find a place where to have it repaired (using the worlwide warranty), but there are no service places in Uruguay. We needed it badly, we had very important information in it, so we went to a PC-reparation service. They told us that the motherboard needed to be changed, that it is a very common problem and that it would cost us USD 75.

Don't listen to what the others say. I got this item USED and have no problems with it at all. YouTube loads fine and there is no problem with charging. It does great with 1 GB of RAM for typical browsing/documents. I use this as a replacement for my desktop while I'm at school. The battery life is AWESOME! Realistically you're going to get about 8.5 hours instead of the listed 10.5 doing the normal screen brightness and WiFi. The best part of this netbook is the almost full size keyboard. You don't have to be typing with 2 fingers... The two things I can complain about are poor image resolution and all the pre-installed programs while just take up space. Otherwise you're looking at relatively decent performance, an AMAZING energy conserver, all at a VERY REASONABLE price.

I purchased this netbook in November 2009 and the keyboard just stopped working (August 2010). Despite the fact that the item should still be under warranty I'm getting the run-around from ASUS customer support. The telephone support reps are in a hurry to get me off the phone and keep insisting I need to wait for their "head office" to clear me to send the item back for repair. It has been 5 business days since I sent them my invoice and they say that they need more time to process the request (but are unable to give me an estimate of how long that is). Buyer beware!

I live in Brazil. I've bought this netbook less than a year ago while on a trip in the U.S. because it's cheaper over there. Although it is said the the warranty is worldwide, ASUS in Brazil states that they only accept items bought in Brazil through their official dealers. The warranty booklet says that it is International. But this is statement is tricky, because you have to send it abroad, which would cost more than the netbook itself. So it is not a reliable company. Nor their products. The LCD screen came with a defect (A vertical line right in the middle of the screen). I didn't have time to get it fixed while in the US, so I decided to bring it home, hoping that I would get it fixed over there...no way...so I kept it as is. I use it mostly just on my trips, so I used it very lightly. Its appeareance now is like new. Even though using it so rarely, I got a keyboard problem which makes any typing a nightmare. I am used to the robustness of Lenovo's (IBM) notebooks that I use daily for MANY Years on my work and I NEVER got such problems. I actually bought a Lenovo netbook to my son at the same time and he is very happy with his, no problems up to now. So I do not recommend ASUS in General and this netbook in particular. I'll never buy their products again.

Dell Studio 1737 17-Inch Laptop (Obsidian Black) List Price: $949.00 Used From: $800.00 Average Rating:

Description

The Studio 17 target customers for the integrated version is the entry-level user that looks for great value in a sleek, stylish, good performance, desktop-replacement system with integrated wireless connectivity. The discrete version will appeal more to mainstream and performance-oriented customers that are willing to pay more for an attractive, feature rich system with better graphics and storage performance for frequent use as an entertainment box on top of being a very efficient productivity tool. It includes a dual core processor, 4GB of memory, 500GB hard drive, 512MB of dedicated graphics, and a 6-cell battery.

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Features

• 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 Processor
• 4GB Memory
• 500GB Hard Drive, DVD±R/RW Disk Drive
• 17" Display, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 Graphics
• Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)

Reviews

I'm not a big computer guy...just give me a good screen and reasonbly fast execution and I'm happy I went with this Dell laptop about 2 years ago because my first computer was a Dell desktop that was great; so I figured a Dell laptop was the way to go and didn't consider any other brand...I paid my $1000 bucks directly to Dell Mind you i'm no tech-junkie...I don't stretch it any further than Word..E-mail..Shopping..and YouTube BUT I do type quite a bit...and this keyboard has started to fail after about 1 1/2 years....Constantly having to go back and ix words (

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1W2W6RTYQOY4T This is the Dell Studio 15 inch laptop (Green Colored Case). I think this a great lap top and it gets the job done. I kept reading all the negative reviews and i have no idea why there's so much bad press. I have never once called customer service and i ordered my laptop at Dell directly through their website. I have no reason to contact customer service and i never experienced any problems at all with any of my Dell products. I get so baffled when i read all these negative reviews. My Dell products which i have had for years including a Dell desktop and a recently purchased new netbooks have never been a problem. The desk top i have is more than 6 years old and I never have any problems. It runs great. It can definitely benefit from an upgrade in some areas. The Studio line is Dell's midrange laptops. The Inspiron being there low end range for consumers that just need a standard laptop. The Dell Studio laptop is completely plastic and it's a bit on the heavy side in my opinion. Maybe because i am so use to my light weight Dell 10 min netbook that i have been spoiled. This is a good lap top. However, i think the flaw in Dell is that their products can get very pricey very quickly. Especially when you are adding in high end features like 6GB RAM rather than 3GB RAM or 2.99GHZ instead of 2.33GHZ etc. You can get the same thing at HP for probably around a hundred dollars less and their quality feels a bit more refined, polished, and sturdy. That being said if you check Dell's website they do have deals going on all the time especially on holidays. But for some reason the price never seems as low as it should be. If you check periodically you will find yourself a deal. I go to that website religiously and build the exact same laptop that I have and it always comes up to more money. I got mine on a special promo. I really regret getting the green covered case. I didn't realize how bright it would be and once i opened it out of the box - I really wish i purchased the Dark Blue or Dark Purple colored case. It's really way too bright. I like the personalization options of the different colors, but i really do regret getting this bright Caribbean green color. My laptop also includes the backlit keyboard which is great for typing in the dark. It also has touch sensitive controls towards the top of the keyboard near the speakers and i think that's a great plus. The DVD is also an optical drive, so there is no door that slides out for you to pop in your DVD. It's like a Playstation 3 slot. You slide the DVDs in & out. Pros: 15 inch screen Optical DVD slot 4GB RAM 750 GB Memory 2.66GHZ Backlit keyboard 4 UBS slots HDMI outport Sleak shiek design Different colored cases Wi-Fi Webcam Cons: Windows Vista (Super Whack) A bit pricey in my opinion (That's Dell for you) A bit on the heavy side

HP TX2Z TouchSmart 12.1-Inch Laptop List Price: $1,099.00 Sale Price: $1,248.05 Used From: $800.00 Average Rating:

Description

PROCESSORAMD Turion X2 Dual-Core RM-74 (2.2GHz/512KB x 2 L2 Cache) MEMORY4GB DDR2 SDRAM   HARD DRIVE320GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive DISPLAY12.1" WXGA BrightView w/Integrated Touch-screen MULTIMEDIA DRIVESuper Multi 8X DVDRW w/Double Layer VIDEO GRAPHICSATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 w/ Webcam DIGITAL MEDIA5-in-1 media card reader COMMUNICATION802.11b/g WLAN KEYBOARDFull-Size POINTING DEVICETouchPad with dedicated vertical & horizontal scroll pad DIMENSIONS8.82" (L) x 12.05" (W) x 1.23" (min H)/1.52" (max H) WEIGHT4.59 lbs. PC CARD SLOTSExpressCard/34 slot EXTERNAL PORTSExpansion port 3 connectorThree USB 2.0Headphones outMicrophone inRJ-45 (LAN)VGA port SOUNDIntegrated Altec Lansing stereo speakers POWERStandard Lithium-Ion battery OPERATING SYSTEMMicrosoft Windows Vista Home Premium SOFTWAREHP PhotoSmart EssentialsAdobe Acrobat ReaderMicrosoft WorksMicrosoft Windows Media PlayerHP Games Powered by Wild Tangent

Features

• 12.1-Inch Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Integrated Touch-screen, Convertible Display (1280 x 800).
• AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core RM-74, 320GB Hard Drive (SATA), 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm).
• Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 VGA, 1 ExpressCard 34, 1 headphone, 2 microphone, 1 S/PDIF out, 5-in-1 memory card reader
• Quad-mode Wi-Fi LAN (802.11a/b/g/n), 10/100 Ethernet, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200
• Pre-installed with Windows Vista Premium
• Panel rotates 180 degrees and folds flat. Rechargeable Digitizer for handwriting capture included

Reviews

I have had a HP tx2z touchsmart laptop for about a year now, I also bought the 2-year accidental protection plan (about a third of the laptop in cost). When I first bought it I had one issue with the touch screen that took about 3 weeks to get fixed and two hour long calls to HP. About a month ago I started having bad heat issues and my video card started going bad. I have spent 6 calls, 1+ hour each, on the phone with HP. One month later and I still don't even have a box to send my HP laptop in for repair. BEWARE OF HP.

Fresh out of the box, the HP Touchsmart tx2z is terribly slow due to bloatware. But even after removing everything (I recommend CCleaner.) and upgrading to Windows 7, boot time takes about 3 minutes (slow! especially for 2.30 GHz and 4GB RAM). Performance is okay, but is disappointing compared to other laptops with the same or similar specs. (It also feels cheap compared to other laptops at this price point.) This laptop does tend to run hot, and the fan will get loud. The screen is rather grainy, but not terrible. The addition of a webcam seems to have been an afterthought: images are pixellated; there is high discoloration; and video+sound don't sync up on HP's own software. The speakers are very loud, but sound is not very clear/undistorted even at the lowest volume. Concerning battery life, I can get through about 5 hours of note-taking on "Power Saver" and 3 hours on "HP Recommended." This may only be relevant to my experience, but after only a month of use, the keyboard failed. HP asked me to backup my data, send the laptop back so that they could wipe it and replace the keyboard, and get it back to me... which would have taken about a month. I ended up buying a compatible keyboard on Ebay and replacing it myself. I have owned this laptop for about a year now, and while it gets the job done... it was disappointing initially and is now frustrating at times. I'm simply waiting until the hard drive craps out or until enough time passes when I can by a more responsive non-HP brand laptop without feeling guilty.

I purchased this laptop in October from HP's website. It came with a lot of bloatware, which really slowed it down. After removing many of the third party applications pre-installed on the laptop it was much more responsive. When I bought the laptop, it qualified for a free upgrade to windows 7 and after installing Windows 7 it was like a whole new computer. It boots up faster and seems more responsive than with windows vista. In contrast to LawnMower Man's experience, my power supply is silent, the touchscreen responds well to my finger and stylus, and the laptop seems very sturdily built. The viewing angle of the screen could be better, but if the screen is facing you, you shouldn't have any problems. I didn't think I would find much of a difference between my old notebook and a tablet notebook, but it has completely changed how I browse the internet, read .pdfs, and take notes. The handwriting recognition software is pretty good out of the box, but you can train it to better recognise your handwriting so you can convert your hand written notes to text with few errors. I rarely ever use the touchpad mouse on the laptop. When using the tablet like a regular notebook, its much more convenient to move windows and highlight text directly on the screen than it ever was to manipulate a touchpad mouse. I've really enjoyed using this tablet so far. The touchscreen is responsive and accurate, and it was much cheaper than other tablet PCs on the market (e.g. lenovo).

I'll keep this short and sweet. **Do your homework before ordering this tablet** I bought mine in 7/2009 and am on my 4th one. Yes, I have sent it back for repair or replacement THREE times, and am waiting for the shipping box to return this one as well, as this one came back from repair with defective touchscreen, non-working fingerprint reader, buzzing power supply and an SD card reader which isn't screwed in (so it doesn't line up with the frame). Only HP could ship out such a POS. If this tablet PC actually worked as advertised it would be my dream notebook. It doesn't. In fact, it doesn't even come close. The problems which make this great idea a horrible notebook to own: -- The mouse cursor jumps to a certain point on the screen over and over (sometimes clicking, which is always fun when that 'spot' is over the X button). The 'certain point' varies by the notebook, sometimes it is lower left, some right,.. you get the idea. Add to this the makers of the touch panel, N-trig, have yet to make fully working drivers for any OS. N-trig, the company which tells you flat out that updating your tablet's driver can render it irreparable.. and they mean it! TONS of people have had to return their TX2z to HP for replacement because the touch driver killed their tablet. -- The power supply buzzes.. loudly! The buzzing varies by how bright the screen is. If you are superman and can see the screen turned all the way down, it is ignorable. If you want to see your screen, it buzzes to no end. If you want a bright screen, grab your ear plugs. -- The fingerprint reader works.. sometimes. More specifically, it works about ~25% of the time. The other 75% of the time it completely ignores your finger swipes. That, of course, is assuming the software doesn't crash (yes, even on a fresh install). -- It's a tablet, you can hold it at any angle.. you just can't see it at any angle! The screen turns to a bright mush if you hold the tablet at any angle besides directly. If you are drawing, or writing, and want to adjust for your hand position, you no longer get to see the screen because it washes out. If you really love this tablet, you can buy mine, just as soon as HP sends it back from repair.. FOR THE FOURTH TIME.

Lenovo IdeaPad 59-014845 U110 Series 11.1" Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Black List Price: $1,899.00 Average Rating:

Description

Express yourself by choosing an ultrasleek notebook with a distinct sense of style. The aluminum-alloy top cover on the IdeaPad U110 features a unique, etched surface that gives it a one-of-a-kind look and feel. Available in shiny black, like formal evening attire color. Other expressive design features on the IdeaPad U110 include: ¿ An innovative Frameless Screen that extends to the very edges of the top cover, like an edgeless swimming pool. 'Hidden', touch-sensitive buttons across the top of the keyboard, including user-defined keys for multimedia. A dynamic, angled shape, clamshell-style cover and special 'kink' hinge that puts the display in ideal ergonomic position. Protect yourself with built-in solutions and software that give Lenovo customers that special peac of mind. Veriface face recognition software that helps control access to your notebook by recognizing when you are sitting at the keyboard, even recording the faces of others who try to access your system. The active protection system, which continuously monitors movement of the notebook and stops the hard drive to help protect against damage when a fall or similar event is detected. Battery management software that lets you temporarily adjust system performance in critical situations when you need more time unplugged.

Features

• Core-2 Duo L7500 Processor
• 3072M Memory
• 120GB Hard Drive
• 1.3MP Webcam

Reviews

I bought this laptop just over a year ago. Its been great other then I noticed the hard drive occasional skipping. Noticeable during video playback and slightly moving the laptop. The hard drive finally died just after one year. (Just past the warranty period). Lenovo wanted $305 for a replacement 120gb 1.8in hard drive plus $49 processing and a mandatory $10 for the recovery disk (that I don't need) $365 for a 120gig hard drive. After hours on the phone with them and several diff customer service areas - They had no alternatives. Im just going to junk the thing and buy a diff laptop...... Im never buying Lenovo ever again... bad company experience

Cambié la versión black por la red, es un rojo metálico padrísimo. Está idea-l para quienes gustan de llevar su compu a todos lados. Es super ligera como cargar una libreta, cuenta con la capacidad y funcionalidad de un equipo para business, compacta pero permite visualizar perfectamente el trabajo en pantalla, la opción de dos baterías ayuda a continuar sin corriente por más tiempo, el teclado es perfecto en tamaño y comodidad, ... idea-l. El único detalle es que se quedan las huellas marcadas en el teclado.

I have had the Lenovo U110 IdeaPad for about a month now. The notebook functions very well and I am using it for browsing, MS office, and Quickbooks. What I like: - The slim design and light weight - The large keys - The bright crisp display - Reasonable performance - Overall look and feel - Red color is nice and the Klingon looking A/V keys are kind of cool What I don't like - No TrackPoint (like the ThinkPad models) - No keyboard light (like the Thinkpad models) - No option for MS Windows Professional or Windows XP - No option for high speed disk drive - Detached but very large DVD writer - Shiny key caps always have fingerprints - Very flimsy LCD display housing - it flexes and separates when you grab it. Should have got the small ThinkPad instead. Not as cool looking but better functionality

Pros Cool sexy sleek design Light weight Nice battery life with extended battery Acceptable overall performance Plays some good games as well Strong wifi signal Screen may be glossy when off, but when on you hardly see a reflection Although might look like hard to use, I have no problems using keyboard touch pad is awesome solid build Portable Optical Device included Cons fingerprint magnet Slow startup with veriface Sometimes lags with multi-tasing jobs

After 15 years of heavy, ugly laptops, this is a dream. After installing XP, feels fast.

Alienware M15X 15.6-Inch Cosmic Black Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) List Price: $1,869.99 Average Rating:

Description

The Area-51 m15x contains the most powerful mobile graphics card ever in a 15.4-inch laptop. Alienware has always set the standard for graphics capabilities and, with an NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GT with 512MB of dedicated graphics memory, the tradition continues. Alienware stands alone as the first and only manufacturer to bring this advanced GPU to market in a 15.4-inch form factor.

Take control of your gaming with the Alienware M15X multimedia laptop, which features an all-new, thermally optimized case design with aggressive lines and an in-your-face attitude. It features a stunning, high-definition 15.6-inch display and the newest Intel Core i7 processor--four cores of intelligent processing power. Additionally, it offers ultra-fast DDR3 system memory and the NVIDIA GeForce GTx 260M graphics with 1 GB of video memory. Taken together, this combination of high-performance technologies allow you to rip through the latest 3D games at lightning-fast frame-rates. Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below. Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.) It includes a Draft-N wireless LAN, which will connect to 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11b/g networks as well. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM, dual-layer DVD burner, 8-in-1 memory card reader, ExpressCard 34 slot, and high-definition 5.1 surround sound. Key Features 15.6-inch widescreen display with 1600 x 900-pixel resolution (Learn more) Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more) Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process. 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 720QM processor delivers maximum processing power in response to peak demands. You'll fly through everything you do on your PC--from playing intense 3D games to creating and editing digital video, music and photos. (Learn more) 320 GB hard drive 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (expandable to 8 GB) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M with 1 GB discrete graphics memory offers what gamers want most--hyper-realistic action with intense 3D visuals, plus vibrant, lifelike scenes and dynamic character effects--thanks to NVIDIA's PhysX technology. It goes beyond everyday gaming with built-in CUDA technology to speed demanding system tasks, like video playback and HD movie editing. You'll also enjoy up to a 50 percent improvement over previous generation mobile graphics processors, and a more rewarding Windows 7 experience with accelerated video and image processing. 8x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Norton Anti-Virus Gamer Edition (30 Day Trial) 9-cell battery Dimensions: 14.88 x 12.15 x 1.92 inches (WxDxH) Weight: 9 pounds Warranty: One-year with 24x7 technical support Networking, Connectivity & Expansion Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with an integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots). It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. It comes with the following external connectors: 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players Includes 1 eSATA/USB combo port 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals Analog video output: 1 VGA 1 ExpressCard/34 slot 8-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and more 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack RJ-45 port for Ethernet What's in the Box This package contains the Alienware M15X notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions Learn More Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. Simplify everyday tasks Work the way you want Make new things possible Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap. Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs. Setting up a home network and connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever. Windows 7 Home Premium supports the latest hardware and software. Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker. Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory. Connecting to wireless networks is fast and easy. Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center. Watch your favorite DVD movies. Includes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs. Jump Lists New in Windows 7, Jump Lists take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. (You'll also find them on the Start menu.) What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List for Internet Explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly-played tunes. Your Jump List missing a favorite? You can "pin" whatever files you like there. Jump Lists don't just show shortcuts to files. Sometimes they also provide quick access to commands for things like composing new e‑mail messages or playing music. Improved Windows Taskbar In Windows 7 you can "pin" favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Finally, there are new ways to preview windows. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews--a big time saver. Snap Ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window? Just click a pane and give your mouse a shake. Every open window except that one instantly disappears. Jiggle again--and your windows are back. Rip-Roaring Intel Core I7 Processor The Intel Core I7 processor smoothly handles the most intense gaming and digital media creation. Intel Turbo Boost Technology increases processor speed at peak times--when you need it most. Intel Hyper-Threading Technology accelerates multitasking like never before thanks to the processor's unique 4-core, multi-thread design. Intel Advanced Smart Cache technology minimizes wait times by allocating more access to frequently used data to the processing core that needs it most. The Core i7 720QM processor has a 2.8 GHz core speed with 8 processing threads via Intel Hyper-Threading technology. It also provides 8 MB of L3 Smart Cache. The Core i7 processor includes the following Intel technologies: Intel Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--more performance when you need it the most. Intel Hyper-Threading technology enables highly threaded applications to get more work done in parallel. With 8 threads available to the operating system, multi-tasking becomes even easier. Intel Smart Cache provides a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystem. Optimized for industry leading multi-threaded games. Intel QuickPath Interconnect is designed for increased bandwidth and low latency. It can achieve data transfer speeds as high as 25.6 GB/sec with the Extreme Edition processor. Integrated memory controller enables three channels of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, resulting in up to 25.6 GB/sec memory bandwidth. This memory controller's lower latency and higher memory bandwidth delivers amazing performance for data-intensive applications. Intel HD Boost significantly improves a broad range of multimedia and compute-intensive applications. The 128-bit SSE instructions are issued at a throughput rate of one per clock cycle, allowing a new level of processing efficiency with SSE4 optimized applications.

Features

• 1.6GHz Intel Core i7 720QM Processor
• 4GB Memory
• 320GB hard drive, DVD±R/RW optical drive
• 15.6" widescreen LCD display, nVidia GeForce GTX260M graphics
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Reviews

Decent gaming computer, but buying from amazon sticks you with factory defaults. It would be easier and probably cheaper just to buy from [...] unless you are like me and live in an area that they dont deliver to.

I ordered my Alienware M15x through the Dell website on 12/3/2009. Delivery occurred on 12/18/2009, which was the original order anticipated build completion date. Nice! The laptop is replacing a home-built custom quad-core Cosmos gaming PC. During the purchase process, I opted for the RAM upgrade to 4GB @ 1333MHz, upgraded the video card to the 260m (and got a $50 Dell promo gift card from this), got the 1080p screen, and upped the hard drive to 320GB. I subscribe to Steve Job's notion that Blu-Ray is a bag of hurt, so I stuck with the DVD/CD slot burner. Performance-wise, the M15x is Sea Biscuit. I've thrown several games at it, from Crysis (silky-smooth at high resolution), WoW, Torchlight, Fallout 3, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Half-Life 2, Sins of a Solar Empire, and Company of Heroes. All ran flawlessly, at max or near-max settings. The standard Core i7 1.6GHz (2.8GHz turbo) cuts through these applications like nothing I've seen. While I enjoyed overclocking my custom desktop PC, this machine doesn't really need it. It's greased lightning right out of the box. Pros: I liked the price point. I knew I was getting a great machine for the money, and what I spent matches what I received. Weight. This is a desktop replacement, so I expected some heft. I like the fact that this thing has some meat to it. If I wanted a light, take-anywhere laptop, I would have bought a netbook. Alienware effects/polish/workmanship - worth the price of admission. This is a beautiful machine. Dell's service. Anytime a company underpromises and overdelivers, I'm a happy camper. The M15x arrived way ahead of schedule, packaged professionally, and came out of the box ready to roll. My cons are pretty similar to other reviewers: - screen is really reflective, but playing in a darker room mitigates this. - touchpad. I don't know who was driving the boat when they decided on this particular hardware. It's not that bad, but it's not great either. Onscreen movement is pretty herky-jerky, even after software update. Mouse-users won't bother with it. After years of desktop machines and business laptops, this is my first personal laptop, and start-to-finish, it's been a great experience. It's easily replaced my workhorse desktop for all my uses. I will gladly buy Dell/Alienware again down the road. Can't recommend it enough.

Apple MacBook Pro MC226LL/A 17-Inch Laptop List Price: $2,199.00 Sale Price: $2,049.00 Used From: $1,001.00 Average Rating:

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MacBook Pro brings high performance and precision design to everyone. Every new MacBook Pro features a breakthrough, long-lasting battery that delivers up to 7 hours of wireless productivity on a single charge (8 hours on the 17-inch MacBook Pro) and can be recharged up to 1000 times—nearly three times the lifespan of typical notebook batteries. The new LED-backlit display has a 60 percent greater color gamut than that of previous generations, giving you richer, more vibrant colors. Every MacBook Pro features the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor, which provides an outstanding graphics experience for everyday tasks. Power your way through the latest 3D games—including Call of Duty and Quake—and enjoy improved graphics performance with iWork, iLife, and everything you do in Mac OS X. The 17-inch MacBook Pro has an advanced graphics architecture that employs both the integrated 9400M and the NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics processor. Experience the fastest, smoothest, and clearest graphics yet for pro applications like Aperture and Motion, productivity tools such as Keynote, and intensive 3D games. Depending on how much performance or battery life you need, it’s a snap to switch between the two processors. And with the latest 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, it’s the most powerful Mac notebook ever. All in a precision aluminum unibody enclosure that’s less than an inch thin.

Amazon.com has certified this product is Frustration Free. A Frustration-Free Package is easy-to-open and comes without hard plastic "clamshell" casings, plastic bindings, and wire ties. It's designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging during shipping. Products with Frustration-Free Packaging can frequently be shipped in their own boxes, without the need for an additional shipping box. Learn more about Frustration-Free Packaging. Featuring a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, the 17-inch MacBook Pro is thinner and lighter than its predecessor as well as stronger and more durable. But Apple didn't stop innovating with the body's design. The MacBook Pro also includes a new high-resolution LED-backlit widescreen with a 1920-by-1200-pixel resolution, a greater color gamut for more vibrant colors, and a 700:1 contrast ratio that makes whites brighter and blacks blacker. It also includes the new glass trackpad that does away with the trackpad button (for larger tracking area) and features Apple's Multi-Touch technology. And the non-removable battery lasts up to 8 hours on a single charge and can be recharged up to 1000 times--compared with only 200 to 300 times for typical notebooks. The 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro (see larger version). Under the hood, the MacBook Pro is powered by a powerful 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (with 6 MB L2 cache and 1066 MHz front-side bus), which runs applications faster and more efficiently as well as helps to reduce power requirements and save on battery life. And the MacBook Pro includes two video processors for ultimate flexibility: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics for great everyday performance and NVIDIA 9600M GT discrete graphics (512 MB of GDDR3 memory) for fast, smooth video--perfect for 3D gaming. Other hardware features include a 500 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (which can be upgraded to 8 GB), an 8x combo Superdrive (for burning dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs), built-in Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), FireWire 800 port, Mini DisplayPort video output (for DVI and VGA connections), and an ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot for expansion solutions such as 3G cellular networking. It comes pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system--an operating system custom-designed for the advanced technology inside--and it also comes with the iLife '09 suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes. The Unibody MacBook Pro Design Traditionally notebooks are made from multiple parts. With the MacBook Pro all of those parts with just one part--the breakthrough unibody enclosure. Every MacBook Pro starts its life as a single block of aluminum, which is precisely machined into the basic unibody design. Another pass and the unibody takes shape. Another, and the integrated keyboard emerges. When you pick up a new MacBook Pro, you immediately notice the entire enclosure is thinner and lighter. And it feels strong and durable--perfect for life inside (and outside) your briefcase or backpack. The standard aluminum electro-static trackpad has been replaced with a new glass Multi-Touch trackpad, which provides 40 percent more tracking area than before. Use two fingers to scroll up and down a page. Pinch to zoom in and out. Rotate an image with your fingertips. Swipe with three fingers to flip through your photo libraries. Swipe with four fingers to show your desktop, view all open windows, or switch applications. The entire trackpad surface is also a button, allowing you to both track and click virtually anywhere on the trackpad. And you can easily enable multiple virtual buttons in software, such as right-clicking. The keyboard has also been improved, with the rigid aluminum keyboard webbing cut precisely to hold the keys, which are curved to perfectly fit fingers. And it's illuminated, so when you're in low-light settings, such as airplanes or conference rooms, you can always see what you're typing. Vibrant Display With the high-resolution LED-backlit widescreen display on the 17-inch MacBook Pro, you get desktop-quality color in an Apple notebook for the first time. The moment you open your MacBook Pro, you're greeted instantly by full, corner-to-corner screen brightness. The 1920 x 1200-pixel resolution (133 pixels per inch) means you can view more palettes and windows or watch HD video in its native 1920 x 1080 resolution. Perfect whether you're working in the studio or out in the field, the display offers a 60 percent greater color gamut than previous generations for richer, more vibrant colors and a 700:1 contrast ratio that makes whites brighter and blacks blacker. In addition, the seamless glass enclosure makes the display stronger and more durable. Because it's power efficient and the glass is mercury- and arsenic-free, it's also greener than ever. Long-Lasting Battery The 17-inch MacBook Pro includes a newly engineered lithium-polymer battery that that lasts up to 8 hours on a single charge thanks to advanced chemistry, intelligent monitoring of the system and battery, and Adaptive Charging technology. The battery is built right into the computer, eliminating the space-consuming mechanisms and housings that standard removable batteries require. This non-removable battery also provides a longer battery lifespan of up to 1000 recharges--meaning fewer depleted batteries and less waste, which is better for the environment. Giving it a lifespan of up to 1000 recharges required breakthroughs in battery technology. Apple electro-chemists developed advanced chemistry that maintains the battery's charging capabilities longer than ever. And while most notebooks wear down their batteries by charging them at a constant rate, the 17-inch MacBook Pro takes a different approach. Using an Apple-developed technology called Adaptive Charging, a microchip on the battery constantly communicates with the computer to determine the optimal way to charge its cells, adjusting the current up and down depending on a variety of conditions. Combined, these advancements offer a dramatic improvement in battery lifespan: more than three times the lifespan of typical notebook batteries--up to five years. Off-the-shelf lithium-ion cells come in fixed, cylindrical shapes. The 17-inch MacBook Pro is powered by custom-made, ultrathin lithium-polymer batteries. Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity, and amazing battery life with the 2.80 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which has a super-fast 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and an extra-large 6 MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) The hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet. With 6 MB of shared L2 cache, data and instructions can be kept close to the two processor cores, greatly increasing performance and allowing the entire system to work more efficiently. And, because the processor cores share the L2 cache, either can use the entire amount if the other happens to be idle. Video Processing & Output The 17-inch MacBook Pro combines the efficiency of an integrated graphics processor with the desktop-class performance of a discrete graphics processor thanks to the inclusion of both. Out of the box, it runs the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M processor, which provides plenty of performance for everyday use with up to 5 hours of battery life. But when you need turbocharged performance for the most graphically intensive tasks, the discrete NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT processor delivers--such as for demanding 3D games like Quake, Call of Duty, and Spore. And thanks to a new graphics architecture, it's easy to switch between these two processors. The 9400M graphics processor shares 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM with main memory, while the 9600M provides 512 MB of dedicated GDDR3 video memory. The MacBook Pro includes a next generation Mini DisplayPort, which delivers a pure digital signal that can drive up to a 30-inch widescreen display. The Mini DisplayPort is ultra-compact at just 10 percent the size of a full DVI connector, and is compatible with Apple's 24-inch Cinema Display. Adapters are also available for using VGA, DVI/HDMI and Dual-Link DVI displays Hard Drive and Memory The 500 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to USB 2.0. The 4 GB of PC3-8500 DDR3 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 1024 MB) has an industry-leading 1066 MHz speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased to 8 GB. Wireless Connectivity The built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it's also backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works seamlessly with the new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download pictures from your cell phone. You can also use a wireless headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as quickly share files with a colleague. Video Conferencing with Built-in iSight Artfully placed in the glass display is an iSight camera, which enables easy video conferencing as well as allows you to snap pictures of yourself and create video podcasts. Using the iChat AV application, video conferencing is integrated into your iChat buddy list, so initiating a video conference is a breeze. iChat also lets you hold audio chats with up to 10 people and provides high-quality audio compression and full-duplex sound so conversation can flow naturally. For video podcasting, you can record a short clip using the iSight camera, then use iWeb to create a video blog entry or post your GarageBand-recorded podcast. Other Features Three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800, ExpressCard/34 slot Mini DisplayPort compatible with DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI connectors (all optional) Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with the following write speeds: 8x DVD±R; 4x DVD±R DL (double layer); 4x DVD±RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW Built-in full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement) Internal omnidirectional microphone and built-in speakers Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack) Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack) 95-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery providing up to 8 hours of battery life using 9400M graphics (up to 7 hours using 9600M graphics) Kensington lock slot Measures 15.47 x 10.51 x 0.98 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 6.6 pounds (including battery) Environmental Considerations Apple has worked hard to eliminate many of the toxins that are a common part of computer manufacturing. Apple engineers removed the majority of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) from circuit boards, internal cables, connectors, insulators, adhesives, and more in the MacBook Pro. Because Apple makes both the hardware and the software for the MacBook, they're designed to work together to produce a smarter product that uses less electricity. For instance, to reduce energy consumption, the hard drive spins down automatically when inactive. MacBook Air also decides which processor--CPU or GPU--is best suited to efficiently perform a task. The LED-backlit display in the MacBook Pro is another feature that plays an important part in conserving energy, consuming 30 percent less power than conventional LCD displays. And the display is designed to dim when you enter a darkened room. The MacBook Pro meets the stringent low power requirements set by the EPA, giving it ENERGY STAR certification. MacBook also meets the latest efficiency requirements of ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 Specification for Computers before its July 2009 effective date. The MacBook Pro has also earned the highest rating of EPEAT Gold. The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool, or EPEAT, evaluates the environmental impact of a product based on how recyclable it is, how much energy it uses, and how it's designed and manufactured. Pre-Loaded with Mac OS X Snow Leopard and iLife '09 Every Mac comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the world's most advanced operating system, and iLife, Apple's innovative suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, new core technologies and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife features iPhoto, to easily organize and manage photos; iMovie with powerful easy-to-use new features such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and advanced drag and drop; and GarageBand which introduces a whole new way to help you learn to play piano and guitar. Installed software Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools) iLife '09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD) What's in the Box MacBook Pro, display cleaning cloth, 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic documentation

Features

• Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
• 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor
• 500 GB hard drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive, 4 GB DDR3 RAM
• NVIDIA Geforce 9400M + 9600M GT Graphics, 17 inch LED Display
• Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard Operating System

Reviews

I have owned a 4 Macbook Pro's ever since they came out with the Intel machines. Before that, I had one 15" Powerbook and a 12" Powerbook so I have had a number of Apple laptops. This 17" is absolutely the best I have had so far. My last one was a 15" 2.66ghz that I only had for 2 months before my local Microcenter dropped the price on these 17" to where I was able to sell the 15" for more than it cost me to upgrade to the 17". Big things about the 17" are the screen and the battery life. My office computer is a Mac Pro with the 23" Cinema display, so now I can set up my laptop with the same screen resolution and apps take up the same amount of screen real estate as on the desktop, only the text is a bit smaller. The illumination is perfect from corner to corner and text and pictures are extremely sharp. The first thing I noticed when I started using this laptop was how long the battery lasts. Despite claimed life, my previous 15" Macbook Pro's never seemed to last much over 1 1/2 hours of normal use. This 17" seems to last all day, I am sure I get at least 5-6 hours of use, with both wifi and bluetooth on, and the screen at full brightness. This is the best battery life I have had out of any laptop I have owned including a number of Thinkpads that I use for my job. It is a true coast to coast battery. Everything else about this laptop is first class. The touchpad is very responsive, although I do tend to use a mouse especially for using Adobe Illustrator and that type of program. The speakers are OK. The keyboard is great, especially now that I have switched to the newer chic-let style keyboard on my Mac Pro. The 500gb drive has loads of space, and since it is so large, being a 5400 rpm does not make it feel as slow as if it was a smaller capacity. I have not tested the new i5/i7 versions of the MBP, but for my money, this last-generation 17" is one I will be holding on to for at least 2-3 years.

I recently purchased an Apple MacBook Pro. What a great product. The keyboard is easy to type on and the shortcut keys make it a breeze to get things done quickly. It was very easy to transfer existing files from my Mac Pro (tower) computer to the laptop. I was up and running in no time. The back lit keyboard is nice as is the anti glare screen. I HIGHLY recommend this product!!!! I have always had Apple computers and wouldn't want to use anything but a Mac!!! Shopping on Amazon and comparing prices with the Mac Store, Amazon beat the price significantly!!! It was delivered in a timely fashion!!!

All I have to say is this is a great computer and if you need service Apple is available right away unlike some other PC vendors.

Overall the machine is good, fast and responsive. I bought this Mac to replace the one I had used for 4 years (the logic board failed on it). I was hesitant about getting this one because of the preloaded version of OS X and my fears were confirmed. I am a graphic designer and have several Adobe design programs and this version of OS X makes it very unstable. Probably because the programs are older but us starving artists simply cannot afford to get new hardware and new software all at once. I don't like the fact that all the USB ports are gathered on one side. My old machine had two one one side and one on the other making it quick and simple to plug things in. When they are all on one side space is tight and I have to grab the wireless mouse usb with my fingernails because there isn't room to use anything else to unplug it.

I am very happy with my new MacBook Pro 17". It is fast and very sleek. I like the compact solid feeling that the unibody gives it. I recommend it!

Dell XPS M1530 15.4-Inch Widescreen Laptop (Tuxedo Black) List Price: $1,299.00 Sale Price: $2,099.99 Used From: $588.99 Average Rating:

Description

What's included in the box: - Dell Inspiron XPS M1530 Laptop. - Dell XPS Manuals, CDs & DVDs - Express Remote Control - Dell XPS Case - 90W A/C Adapter

Features

• Intel Core2Duo T5450 (1,66GHz), 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, DVD+/-RW
• 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G Graphics Card, 15.4-inch WXGA 1280x800 Glossy Screen.
• Integrated 2.0MP Camera, Wifi-G, Bluetooth, 8-in-1 Card Reader, Express Remote Control, XPS Carrying Case
• Windows Vista Home Premium OS w/ 15month subscription of Trend Micro Internet Security Software.
• 1 Year Next Business OnSite Warranty from Dell

Reviews

I'm a pretty seasoned computer user. I've been at it since about 1985 and have owned, built, configured and used dozens of computers over that period of time. Now, our office that runs several small businesses has four computers, and my Dell XPS M1530 is the replacement for a 6 year old Dell desktop that served flawlessly but was aging in performance. I did a lot of research before buying this one. My goal was to get a state-of-the-art laptop that would drive its own display alongside a 24" main display. We have a lot of power glitches here in Hawaii, so the laptop's built-in UPS capability was a big plus. This computer did not disappoint. It has the 9300 CPU and is lightning fast for our memory-hog applications. OK, it had a flaw. About a week before the end of the warranty, the HD died. I called tech support, told them the error codes and they immediately confirmed that it was a bad HD and sent a replacement. I asked for some other brand of HD since this one had a known issue and that's why Dell was so quick to acknowledge the need for a replacement. Unfortunately, all they could provide was another one of the same drive. So I ordered an upgrade online (hard drives are so cheap, why not?), and use their replacement in an external-drive enclosure for office backups and large transfers, and I installed the new drive in the XPS. I installed the image I had (of course) saved on our office backup drive, and was up and running in an hour. BTW, it takes about five minutes to replace a drive in this well-designed laptop. And that includes the time to find the screwdriver. Since then, no problems, and the computer performs as it was intended to in the first place. For the occasional use in which I actually use it as a laptop, I love the keyboard feel and overall build quality. This may sound a bit weird from a guy who considers himself totally outside the realm of what is cool and what is not, but this laptop is the best looking rig there is. No doubt about it, the designers had it together on this one! The slot-loading cd/dvd is terrific, the keypad is slick, the display is crisp and clear, and most importantly, the performance is the best of any computer we have ever had in our office. Even working it's proverbial computer-butt off, it never runs anything but warm to the touch. This is in sharp contrast to many reviews that state hot-running as an issue. I understand the 9300 CPU has resolved much of this problem. I gave it five stars only because Dell shipped it with a known HD defect and then refused to replace the drive with a different brand/model/whatever. The logic of that escapes me. For the last fifteen years or so, I have never had a complaint with Dell Tech Support. A caveat here, though, our support has always been from the business direction. I hear that the general consumer support isn't that great. Next time you buy a Dell, try buying it as a business purchase.

I have owned my XPS for 1 year now. Overall I am very satisfied. This is my 4th Dell laptop and the build is the best of all, particularly the hinge on the screen. After a year it is as stiff as it was out of the box. I use this laptop for my business and I am usually on it 7-10 hours per day. The screen is bright and the media player controls are convenient. The only problems I have had are on the touch pad and video card. I do not use a mouse, only the touch pad. Fortunately I purchased the 3 year In-Home warranty because I have already had the touchpad replaced twice and the mother board replaced once. I seem to wear out the left enter key below the touchpad but the entire board has to be replaced. I also lost my WSVGA capability due to a known NVidia 8600GT card problem. Since it is integrated into the motherboard, again the entire board had to be replaced. However, Dell did not hesitate to replace any of the components and sent a technician to my home within 24 hours. This may sound serious but it was repaired quickly and easily and my overall satisfaction with the laptop outweighs any inconvenience.

I have the six cell Dell XPS M1530, Intel core 2duo, cpu8100@2.10Ghz 4GB Ram, Nvidia Geforce 8400Gs, 320GB HD, 2.0 web cam I dont used the battery that much, but this labtop is one of the best I seen, got it Dec 31 2008, price was $1026. with military discount. I am a comsumer and this is my review.

Sleek! This is a great laptop! Loaded with all the latest bells and whistles, cool form, even a sleeve to keep it in.