TOP TEN LAPTOPS

2009-03-09T10:17:00.000-07:00

Sony VAIO SZ

Laptop Overview

Step up to the next level of on-the-go computing in a lightweight, carbon-fiber casing. This slim VAIO® SZ Notebook delivers a remarkable combination of smart mobile design, super-fast performance and contemporary style. With wireless WAN, 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth® connectivity plus an ultra-crisp 13.3″ widescreen display, long battery life and an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, you’ve got the power to do more in less time. Control efficiency and output with the innovative Hybrid Graphics System, while integrated security features keep your data secure. For your burning needs, an integrated DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW/-RAM drive is included to make data storage easy.

Hybrid Graphics System

Exclusive to VAIO® PCs, the revolutionary Hybrid Graphics System lets you set your graphics performance. A simple hardware switch enables you to toggle between an internal Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 for optimal power consumption with excellent performance and an external NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS GPU for even more robust performance.

Windows ReadyDrive™

VAIO® PCs with Windows Vista® Business feature Windows ReadyDrive™, a feature that ensures that you’ll enjoy the maximum benefit of the SZ Premium Notebook’s hybrid hard disk drive (H-HDD), a cutting-edge hard drive technology. Windows ReadyDrive works with your H-HDD to enable shorter boot-up times, longer battery life and overall blazing-fast processing speeds. With Windows ReadyDrive, you’ll be able to work faster, play longer and get more from every moment with the VAIO® SZ Premium Notebook.

Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) Technology

The VAIO® SZ Premium Notebook delivers premium portability, including integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology. With integrated WWAN, you can access the Sprint® mobile broadband network to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access networks and wireless hotspots. Now you have the freedom to go farther, do more, and stay connected.

Highly-Mobile Design

An inspiring fusion of mobility, power and style, the VAIO® SZ Notebook delivers intelligent mobile design while placing a priority on usability and performance. This slim, lightweight PC measures a mere 1″ thin, with a superb 13.3″ widescreen display with XBRITE™ LCD technology, long battery life and a generous, comfortable keyboard. And with its durable carbon fiber casing, the VAIO SZ Notebook is the portrait of sleek, contemporary style.

Performance

Get the ultimate mobile experience with unparalleled processing speeds, and enhanced wireless connectivity. The VAIO® SZ Notebook features Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology, Intel’s latest and best notebook technology to date. Powered by an Intel Core™ 2 Duo processor, this state-of-the-art technology provides lightening-fast performance and the mobility and power you need for high-speed, wireless computing on-the-go. With Intel Centrino Duo processor technology, you’ve got the dual-core performance designed for serious multitasking and demanding applications.

Mobile Multimedia Entertainment

The VAIO® SZ Notebook is a mobile multimedia entertainment dream-come-true. Watch movies with stunning clarity, listen to your favorite music, deliver dynamic presentations and create and manage your multimedia files with ease. Enjoy the incredibly rich and full sound that Sony’s original Sound Reality™ technology delivers. The VAIO SZ Notebook will fuel your creativity and entertainment aspirations.

Visual Communication

Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family wherever you find yourself. The VAIO® SZ Notebook features an integrated camera with zoom utility and microphone enabling real-time video conferencing whether you’re in the office, at home or on the go.

Laptop Specs

1. 2.4Ghz Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7700
2. 13.3-inch 1280×800 WXGA razor thin LCD panel
3. 2GB DDR2 Memory
4. 160GB Hard Drive
5. NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS and Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
6. Combo Drive

Apple MacBook Pro

Laptop Overview

Powered by the most advanced mobile processors from Intel, the Core 2 Duo-based MacBook Pro is over 50% faster than the original Core Duo-based MacBook Pro and supports up to 4GB of RAM.

Leading-edge graphics

The NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT delivers exceptional graphics processing power. For the ultimate creative canvas, you can even configure the 17-inch model with a 1920-by-1200-resolution display.

Designed for life on the road

Innovations such as a magnetic power connection and an illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor put the MacBook Pro in a class by itself.

Connect. Create. Communicate.

Featuring 802.11n wireless technology, the MacBook Pro delivers up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of previous-generation technologies.

Laptop Specs

1. 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2. 15-inch LCD 1440 x 900 resolution
3. 2GB memory
4. 120GB hard drive
5. 8x double-layer SuperDrive
6. NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics with 128MB SDRAM

Dell XPS M1530

Laptop Overview

Get the best of all worlds: performance, sleek design, and a rich feature-set - all in a perfectly-sized 15.4″ notebook. The XPS M1530 is a multimedia machine that’s as gorgeous as it is powerful.

Sophisticated Lines, Refined Strength

Featuring a boldly stylized hinge, polished chrome detailing, and a slim profile, the XPS M1530 is a stunning piece of industrial design. Made with premium materials selected for light-weight durability, plus top-quality finishes and textures, it’s built to perform – and turn heads along the way.

Go-Anywhere Wireless

Near, far and in-between: the XPS M1530 delivers outstanding wireless connectivity almost everywhere you go.
1. Travel farther and download faster with the M1530’s Wireless-N capability
2. Get excellent reception with multiple built-in antennas
3. Use the Wi-Fi CatcherTM to help find Wi-Fi hotspots in seconds without powering up your notebook
4. Choose Bluetooth and use wireless peripherals for added freedom
5. Work almost anywhere using the integrated mobile broadband card to connect over national cellular networks

Step It Up

Packed with innovative features, the XPS M1530 offers a truly powerful computing performance. Available with:
1. Dell MediaDirect for one-touch access to movies, pictures, music and select Microsoft Office applications – without booting up Windows
2. Dual-core processing for maximum performance while running multiple applicationsAdvanced graphics capabilities for an intensified visual experience
3. Versatile listening options, including noise-isolating earbuds to block ambient noise and dual headphone jacks, so you can share the love with a friend
4. Easy data transfer options, including an 8-in-1 media card reader, USB drives and more.
5. A slim remote control (stored conveniently in the ExpressCard slot) for easy access to all your favorite media
6. Hi-def display options for true choice in screen resolution
7. An HDMI connector to transfer unbelievable picture and sound quality with more data and less distortion than traditional analog connections
8. Top-of-the-line video chat with a 2.0 megapixel camera and digital array noise cancellation mics for added audio clarity, depth and realism
9. A biometric finger-print security system for added security and fewer passwords to remember
10. A low-profile, slot-load optical drive for Blu-ray Disc or DVD burner

Laptop Specs

1. Dell XPS M1530 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (2MB cache/1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB)
2. 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
3. Tuxedo Black Glossy
4. Widescreen 15.4 inch LCD (1280×800)
5. 2.0 MP Camera Size
6. 120GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
7. Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
8. 128MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS
9. High Definition Audio 2.0