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Toshiba Tecra M4 = Laptop + Tablet!

Sam — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:22:26 +0000

Yes, if you want to have a laptop and use it occasionally as a tablet pc then you can very well go for the Toshiba Tecra M4 laptop. Performance is great in this Toshiba Tecra laptop. It comes with a 14.1 inch screen with discrete graphics. The stylus that comes with this Tecra laptop can be used like a ballpoint pen in the tablet mode. You will feel as if you are writing in a paper! With a resolution of 1400 x 1050 pixels, you can view many windows when you are using it in the landscape mode.

Many types of ports are available in this Toshiba Tecra laptop computer which can be used for different purposes. The headphone and the microphone jacks are common and you can find S-Video, VGA, FireWire, USB 2.0 ports along with Infrared port. PC Card slots are also available and you can connect to the internet through the available Ethernet port or through the modem.

The battery of this Toshiba Tecra notebook gives power for about 2 hours and 45 minutes. If you are not going to use the DVD drive then you can disconnect it and use a battery like SelectBay battery which might add to the power to up to 6 hours. For most of the mobile users the power that comes from the main battery itself would suffice.

Product Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Toshiba Qosmio F45-AV412 – Value for money!

Sam — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:47:33 +0000

The Toshiba Qosmio F45-AV412 notebook is an entertainment laptop that comes with a host of features. With a price tag of around $1500 you get the value for your money in this laptop computer.

This laptop computer comes with a Black exterior and once you open it you are sure to get stunned with that White interior. It comes with a 15.4 inch display which is truly good from different angles. The LCD display has a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels resolution. There is a power button to highlight the keyboard.

Toshiba Qosmio F45-AV412 is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T7100, 1.8 GHz processor. This comes with 2 GB of RAM and you very well upgrade up to 4 GB. A Wi-Fi card is also included. The battery withstands up to 2 hours but this should be fine for most of the movers. A host of software like Google Desktop, Microsoft Works, and Ulead DVD MovieFactory are loaded with the system which might be useful to you.

Product Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

HP Pavilion HDX – Is this a Desktop PC or a Laptop?

Sam — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:01:02 +0000

Have you seen a portable computer that has the looks and power of a desktop pc? Have a look at the HP Pavilion HDX! With a large screen of 20.1”, this looks more like a desktop PC but has the portability of the laptop computer. The screen is of 1680 x 1050 pixels resolution. With a lot of media controls in the top deck and an inbuilt web cam the HP Pavilion laptop computer can be very well considered as an entertainment laptop. The full-sized keyboard enables to type with ease as you would in a normal desktop keyboard.

This laptop computer is fully equipped to work with multi media. The audio is excellent with HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer, integrated amplifiers and the four Altec Lansing speakers. You have a DVD writer and a TV tuner card in this notebook. At the touch of a button you can play the TV and even record the shows that you see on the TV. You can ‘pause’ the TV programs and then continue playing it. With up to 240 GB hard disk available there is plenty of storage space for even the programs you view in the TV.

Powered by 2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme X7800 processor and 2GB of RAM, you are not going to use the full power of the system anytime. All the other necessary ports like USB, FireWire, HDMI, Headphone jacks, and even and eSATA port is available in the HP Pavilion HDX.

The HP Pavilion HDX starts with a price around $3000.

Product Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Dell Vostro 1500 – The Notebook for small business!

Sam — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 05:00:04 +0000

The Dell Vostro 1500 is an excellent notebook for small business. When it comes to customization there is nothing to beat Dell products. Lots of features that would enhance any business activity are available in the Dell Vostro 1500.

The Intel Core 2 Duo Processor powers the Dell Vostro 1500. You can have up to 4GB of RAM which is sure to improve the performance of the laptop computer. Wireless-N WiFi is another feature that you can look for in the laptop computer. This comes with a MediaDirect technology that gives you easy access to the contacts, files, and calendar. An 8-in-1 media card reader is included which helps you to read data from any type of media card and store data in them. The Dell Vostro 1500 comes with an anti-glare 15.4” True-Life widescreen. The keyboard is full sized and there are 4 USB ports to connect different types of devices to Dell Vostro 1500 laptop computer. A graphics card with 256MB of video memory is optional and you can go for this option if you are going to work with graphics intensive applications. Toping them all is the service that you get for 24×7 hrs a week.

This Dell Vostro 1500 is about $600 to $700 and there are lots of stores that give an offer for this laptop computer. Grab them!

Product Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Sony VAIO laptop computer accessories that might interest you!

Sam — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:45:18 +0000

There are many laptop accessories that are available for your Sony VAIO laptop computer. Some of them are necessary to protect your investment made on the laptop. So don’t try to save money on these accessories which are a must for people on the move.

Sony VAIO LCD screen protector is one that you might need to protect your laptop computer’s LCD screen. You have to check whether a protector for you laptop screen is available.

Sony GPS Receiver is available for some of the model of the laptop computer. A GPS receiver is one that is necessary laptop accessories for people who move out often.

Having spent a significant amount in buying a laptop computer, it is essential to get one carrying case. Buying a stylish carrying case which is as stylish as the laptop computer itself is an essential.

If you are using your laptop while you are out, then there are chances that somebody might peep in to your screen from the sides to have a glimpse of what you do. To prevent people from knowing what you have on your screen, you can buy one privacy protector for your laptop computer screen. With this a person who sees your screen from the sides will not see anything! It is worth an investment to buy this laptop accessory if you are working on some confidential data in a public place. There are other laptop accessories for your Sony VAIO laptop computer. Check out the online stores for more of them.

Product Rating: 0 out of 5 stars