Toshiba Satellite P305D

The new Satellite P305D is the latest 17-inch notebook out of Toshiba, offering the new Fusion finish. This notebook is a complete redesign of the older P205D, and gave the much needed updates that made the older notebook feel very outdated. The P305D also shares much with the slightly smaller 15-inch A305D, looking almost identical besides a few larger parts. Read on to see how well this notebook compares to its smaller siblings as well as other 17-inch notebooks.

Toshiba P305D review unit had the following specifications:

• Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 32-bit)
• AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core TL-62 (2.1GHz)
• 17.1" diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD display at 1440x900 (WXGA+)
• ATI Radeon X1250 Integrated Graphics
• Atheros Wireless 802.11a/g/n
• 2GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM (maximum capacity 4GB)
• 250GB 5400rpm Toshiba Hard Drive
• DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive with Labelflash
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Harmon/Kardon stereo speakers
• Dimensions (WxDxH Front/H Rear): 15.7" x 11.3" x 1.6/1.75"
• Weight: 7 lbs 8.1oz with six-cell battery
• 75W (19V x 3.95A) 100-240V AC Adapter
• 6-cell (4000mAh) Lithium Ion battery
• Price as configured: $899.99

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TopSeller ThinkPad X61 1.6GHz processor Win XP Tablet PC

1.6GHz Intel Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 / 1GB DDR2 SDRAM / 120GB Hard Drive12.1in 1024 x 768 Display / Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 / Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, BluetoothWin XP Tablet PC / 7hour(s) Battery Life / 3.7lb(s)

ThinkPad X Series Tablet models have the full functionality of other X Series notebooks plus a unique swivel hinge that allows the screen to rotate 180 degrees for use as a Tablet PC. The tablet functionality allows you to do things such as take handwritten notes with the Tablet Digitizer Pen or even use your finger to interact via touch screen on select models. Available Intel Centrino Pro processor technology on the ThinkPad X61 Tablet delivers hardware-based security and enhanced manageability, along with exceptional performance and outstanding mobility. And like all X Series notebooks, the X61 Tablet is ultraportable and offers extremely long battery life. The ThinkPad X61 does not support an internal optical drive. In order to access optical media, an external drive or Lenovo UltraBase docking station must be purchased separately.
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HP Pavilion TX2110US 12.1" Laptop

Price: $1,098.00
HP Pavilion TX2110US 12.1" Laptop (AMD Turion 64 X 2 Dual Core TL-62 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium)

For those whose active lives require constant access to high-performance, easy-to-use computing and communication tools, the HP Pavilion TX2110US Entertainment Notebook PC provides the ideal convergence of these features with exceptional entertainment options. And it's light enough to take everywhere! Its 12.1" screen twists 180° for presentations and DVD playback - and folds flat to enable the convenience of capturing hand-written notes and drawings. Staying in touch has never been easier with the integrated HP Webcam. With AMD Turion 64 dual core mobile technology and the same viewable screen content as a 15.4" system, the TX2110US provides all the power and performance of a mainstream notebook PC without the additional weight. Interact directly with your system using your finger or stylus. Erasing notes on your screen is just like using a pencil: flip the pen over and erase! Use Windows Journal to take notes as you would on notebook paper.

The tx2000 can convert handwriting into typed text. 12.1 diagonal WXGA (1280 x 800) BrightView Widescreen Touch-screen display, Panel rotates 180 degrees and folds flat NVidia Geforce Go 6150 (UMA) with up to 527MB Shared Graphics Memory Built-in Webcam and Microphone LightScribe Super Multi 8 x DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Bluetooth Fingerprint reader 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter - MMC, SD, MS, MS Pro, xD ExpressCard 34 Slot 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, TV-Out (S-Video), SPDIF Digital Audio, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 8.82 (L) x 12.05 (W) x 1.52 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 4.53lbs

• ightweight tablet PC with 180-degree swiveling, touchscreen-enabled 12.1-inch LCD and integrated 1.3-megapixel WebCam
• 64-bit 2.1 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 dual-core processor, 250 GB hard drive, 3 GB RAM (3 GB max), LightScribe dual-layer DVD drive
• Quad-band Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); Bluetooth; Gigabit Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce Go 6150 graphics (up to 527 MB of available memory)
• Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 ExpressCard 34, 1 headphone, 2 microphone, 1 S/PDIF out, 5-in-1 memory card reader
• Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1); includes remote control

Dell Latitude XT

Dell finally broke into the Tablet PC market with the release of the Latitude XT. There was a lot of hype and speculation around this release and we finally got our hands on a review unit. Now, we have the chance to see what the fuss is all about. The XT has a solid design and runs on a 1.2GHz ULV Core 2 Duo processor. It also has the new N-trig touchscreen technology, which is quite impressive. The pen and capacitive touch technology are both very accurate and responsive.

• Intel Core 2 Duo 1.2GHz ULV U7600 processor
• Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 1250 graphics
• 12.1" WXGA (1280 x 800) LED backlit Dual input digitizer
• 2GB DDR2 SDRAM
• 120GB hard drive, 5400rpm
• Windows Vista Business OS
• No optical drive, optional MediaBase with 8x DVD+/-RW
• Battery: 6-cell standard, optional 9-cell slice battery
• Wireless LAN 802.11n
• Bluetooth
• Integrated Verizon Wireless Broadband EV-DO Rev A
• 3x USB ports
• 1394 Port connector
• SD Card slot
• Express Card Slot
• VGA port
• RJ-45
• Headphone and microphone
• Weight: 3.12 lbs
  
• Dimensions: 1.00" x 11.7" x 8.6"

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Dell Precision M6300

The Dell Precision M6300 is a 17" desktop replacement targeted towards businesses that need a full-featured workstation with exceptional build quality. This notebook competes against such notebooks as the HP Compaq 8710p, HP Compaq 8710w and Fujitsu LifeBook N6470. The M6300 offers a wide range of hardware configurations, as well as a 64GB Samsung SSD for the businesses that require extreme ruggedness and extreme performance. Processors range from the T7250 all the way up to the X9000, RAM from 1GB to 4GB, display resolutions starting at WXGA+ up to WUXGA, and either NVIDIA Quadro FX 1600M or NVIDIA Quadro FX 3600M discrete graphics.
Our review model came with the following options, bringing the price up to $2,738 as configured from a base of $1,849.

• Windows XP SP2
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.00GHz)
• Mobile Intel P965 Express Chipset
• Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (802.11a/g/n)
• 2GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM (maximum capacity 4GB)
• 64GB Samsung SSD
• 8x DVD (+/-R double layer) drive
• 17.0" diagonal widescreen matte TFT LCD display at 1440x 900 (WXGA+, matte)
• 256MB nVidia Quadro FX 1600M (512MB dedicated and shared memory)
• Dimensions: 1.6"(H) x 15.5(W) x 11.3"(D)
• Weight: 8.5 lbs
• 130W 100-240V AC adapter
• 9-cell (85Wh) Lithium Ion battery (1lb 1oz)

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Asus Eee PC 1000

Rumors of a 10-inch Eee PC bring ASUSTeK in the spotlight
The Computex Show, which will be held between June 3 and June 7, is going to bring a lot of highly expected products. ASUSTeK, which will be attending the computer show in Taiwan, is expected to globally launch its new Eee PC 901 notebook. On top of that, it appears that the company will also release the Eee PC 1000 series, a product that wasn't expected by any of the Eee PC fans.

ASUSTeK might be releasing the 10-inch version of their Eee PC 901 portable as a response to MSI's popular 10-inch display Wind. It is yet unclear what the 1000 series will bring as far as technical specifications go, but chances are it will only bring an increase in the display size, as compared to the 901 version. News about the possible release surfaced when UMPC Fever journalists received an invitation from ASUSTeK.

According to the invitation, the journalists are to expect the release of the Eee PC 901 and 1000 series. "ASUS is looking forward to welcoming you during Computex 2008 in Taipei, Taiwan, for the ASUS' 08 Computex Trilogy of launch events. We would also like to specially extend an invitation to you to attend the official global launch of the new Eee PC™ 901 and 1000 series.", read a personal note from Jonney Shih, ASUSTeK Chairman, which was included in the invitation.

No one can tell for certain how the Eee PC fans will react and if the two models are going to benefit from the same level of success. If the 1000 series is only going to bring an improvement in display size, then maybe the Eee PC 901 will slowly lose its popularity, that is if it receives any whatsoever. Still ASUSTeK deserves credit for creating a brand that has changed the face of the portable computer market.

Toshiba Satellite Pro U400

The Satellite Pro U400 is the business version of the more consumer oriented Satellite U405. This 13.3" notebook gives business users or standard consumers another notebook option if they really like the size and features of the Satellite U405, but don't want the "Look at Me!" glossy finish. Feature wise you can configure each notebook the same, with the exception of Windows XP being exclusive to the business notebook. Read on to see what we think of this business counterpart to the consumer U405.

• Windows XP Professional (SP2)
• Intel T8100 Penryn (2.1GHz) Processor
• 13.3" WXGA 1280x800 TruBrite Display (Glossy)
• Intel X3100 Integrated Graphics
• Intel Pro 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g) and Bluetooth V2.1 +EDR
• 1GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM (maximum capacity 4GB)
• 160GB 5400rpm Toshiba Hard Drive
• DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Stereo speakers
• Fingerprint reader
• Dimensions (WxDxH Front/H Rear): 12.4" x 9.02" x 1.08" /1.38" with feet
• Weight: 4.61lbs with six-cell battery
• 75W (19V x 3.95A) 100-240V AC Adapter
• 6-cell (4800mAh) Lithium Ion battery
• 1-Year Standard Limited Warranty
• Price as configured: $1,049.99

Dell XPS M1530

Dell made a serious effort to listen to customer feedback criticizing Dell’s older, thick and heavy laptops. The result was the amazingly thin and light XPS M1330, one of the sexiest looking notebooks. The new Dell XPS M1530 is an impressive 15.4" screen notebook designed similar to (just larger than) the very successful 13-inch XPS M1330.

• 15.4-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) CCFL glossy screen
• "Crimson" red paint (also available in "Tuxedo" black or "Alpine" white)
• 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo T7500 processor, Santa Rosa chipset (up to 2.4GHz available)
• 2GB DDR2-667 SDRAM (up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM available)
• 160GB 5400 RPM SATA HDD (32GB SSD drive available)
• Slot-loading dual-layer DVD±RW drive
• NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT with 256MB GDDR3
• WWAN option for Verizon
• Ethernet, 802.11a/g/n (Intel 4965), Bluetooth option
• Integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam
• HDMI, VGA, S-Video, Firewire/1394, three USB 2.0 ports, integrated media reader (MS, SD, xD), fingerprint reader
• Media Center remote located in ExpressCard slot
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• Dimensions (with 6-cell battery): 14.06" x 10.34" x 0.93" - 1.38"
• Weight starts at 5.9 pounds with 6-cell battery (6.29 pounds with 9-cell)

Fujitsu LifeBook T2010

Price $1,499.00
The Fujitsu LifeBook T2010 is a solid tablet notebook. This updated model has AT&T BroadbandConnect HSPA integrated though. Besides that the design and chassis are the same. I actually have the lower end model with the ULV 1.06GHz Core 2 Duo processor and smaller hard drive. The big question though, does the built-in WWAN make a difference, especially for those road warriors or business.

CPU : Intel Core 2 Duo ULV 1.06GHz U7500
OS : Windows XP Tablet Edition
RAM : 2GB DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM memory (1GB x 2)
Display : 12.1" WXGA indoor/outdoor active digitizer display with wide viewing angles
Graphics : Intel GMA X3100
Audio : Integrated speakers
Hard Drive : 40GB hard drive
Optical Drive : None
I/O ports :

• 2 x USB
• 1 x VGA - 15 pin
• 1 x IEEE 1394 (Firewire)
• 1 x Type I/II PCMCIA slot
• 1 x Smart Card slot
• 1 x Media card reader
• 1 x Microphone-in
• 1x Headphone

Communications:

• AT&T Broadband HSPA WWAN
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
• Bluetooth 2.0

Dimensions/Weight:

• 11.9" (Width) x 8.8" (Depth) x 1.36" (Thick)
• 3.5 pounds

Battery/power : 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery (5-hour life)

Apple MacBook Pro MB166LL/A 17" Laptop (2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)

Price: $2,707.98
Stylishly and intelligently designed for mobile professionals, Apple's MacBook Pro now includes Apple's Multi-Touch technology (which debuted with the MacBook Air), allowing you to pinch, swipe, or rotate to enlarge text, advance through photos, or adjust an image. And it gets a serious speed bump from Intel's latest 2.5 GHz 45-nanometer Penryn series Core 2 Duo processor (with 6 MB L2 cache), which also helps to reduce power requirements and save on battery life. This model (MB166LL/A ) also has state-of-the art NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT video card with 512 MB of GDDR3 video RAM.

You'll never run out of space for all your important files with this advanced and seamlessly integrated MacBook Pro with 250GB of hard drive space. Multitasking is faster than before with 2GB of memory and the Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Multi-Touch technology has finally come: you'll be able to use two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, etc. just like you do with your iPhone. You'll have complete freedom from endless wires with the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless. Bonjour lets you easily share files with your network. Connect a printer to the AirPort and you're ready to print from anywhere in your home. Sync up your Bluetooth-enabled phone with the built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology. The high-res 17" antiglare widescreen TFT screen gives you sharp-looking text and graphics. The built-in iSight camera lets you video chat or even create your own movie. 6MB of shared L2 cache makes this MacBook Pro a top performer.

17 Antiglare Widescreen (1680 x 1050) TFT Display Built-in iSight Camera & omnidirectional microphone NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memory 8X Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW) Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (802.11a/b/g/n) Built-in Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ExpressCard 34 Slot 3 USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, DVI output port, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, RJ-45 LAN, MagSafe power port Dimensions - Approx. 15.4 (W) x 1.0 (H) x 10.4 (D) Weight - Approx. 6.8 lbs

• 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6 MB on-chip shared L2 cache, Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard
• 2 GB RAM (two SO-DIMM) 677 MHz DDR2 SD-RAM (PC2-5300), 250 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, slot load 8x Super Drive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, three USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slo
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11n); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 17-inch (diagonal), 1680 by 1050 resolution, matte TFT widescreen display with NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI

Acer Ferrari 3000LMi Laptop (1.87 GHz Athlon XP-M 2500+, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Drive)

Price $1,799.99

The Ferrari 3000 from Acer is the only notebook to sport Ferrari Red, a globally recognized color signifying passion, power, style and success. Indeed, the Ferrari 3000 is a striking symbol of cooperation between Acer and Ferrari, each of which has a reputation for technology, innovation and performanceThe full-featured Ferrari 3000 boasts wireless connectivity, dedicated video graphics plus generously sized memory and hard drive. The mobile AMD Athlon XP-M processor 2500+ functions at high speed but with low power consumption and was developed exclusively for this notebook.The Ferrari 3000 makes a stylish statement about its owner while providing performance to spare.

The Ferrari 3000LMi is not merely a pretty showpiece. Inside, Acer has installed a formidable system "engine", including a 1.87 GHz AMD Athlon XP-M 2500+ processor, 512 MB main memory, and an ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics controller with 128 MB video memory. With this level of power at their disposal, users will have no trouble operating typical PC and notebook applications and multitasking. Even ardent gamers or 3-D designers should find the system has enough 3-D muscle to efficiently operate all but the most demanding applications.

• Processor: 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon XP
• Number of Processors: 1
• RAM: 512 MB
• RAM Type: DDR SDRAM
• Hard Drive: 60 GB Ultra ATA
• Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
• Bundled Software: Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, CyberLink PowerDVD,4 Norton AntiVirus,4 NTI CD-Maker, Acer System Recovery
• Weight: 13.6 pounds

Acer TravelMate 8210-6038 15.4" Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Blu-Ray DVD Drive)

A great companion on the road, the Acer TravelMate TM8210-6038 provides a practical, affordable mobile solution for home office workers on the go and small to medium-sized businesses. This affordable notebook PC is powered by Intel's powerful Core 2 Duo processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. The dual-execution core T7400 Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multi-threaded architecture for improved gaming and multit-asking performance, and it features a 2.16 GHz speed, lightning quick 667 MHz system bus, and massive 4 MB L2 cache.

This TravelMate is one of the first Acer notebooks to offer high-definition Blu-ray Disc capability, which supports full 1080p HD video as well as up to 5.1 discrete channels of uncompressed digital audio. The Blu-ray system is backwards-compatible with standard DVDs and CDs, enabling you to enjoy your digital library for years to come.

It provides seamless wireless and wired communication (with ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet) and an integrated 1.3-megapixel Acer OrbiCam positioned on top of the LCD panel with a 225-degree rotation. Other hardware features include a widescreen 15.4-inch LCD panel, 160 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (2 GB max), full tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless capability, ATI Radeon Xpress X1600 video card with 256 MB of dedicated video RAM, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and Windows XP Professional operating system. This is Windows Vista capable PC, and it's also Windows Vista Premium ready.

• Multi-media center notebook with 15.4-inch LCD, and Blu-ray DVD drive (with dual-layer writing capabilities)
• 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 processor, 160 GB hard drive, 2 GB RAM (4 GB max)
• Four USB 2.0, one FireWire, one PCMCIA, one VGA, one S-Video, one DVI-D, 5-in-1 memory card reader
• Tri-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth 2.0, Fast Infrared, Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Windows XP Professional edition; Windows Vista capable, Windows Vista Premium ready

Sony VAIO VGN-CR420E/L 14.1" Laptop (2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) Blue

Price: $1,299.87

Sony VAIO VGN-CR420E/L 14.1" Laptop (2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) Blue.

Add a zesty style to your mobile computing with the stunning good looks of the indigo blue Sony VAIO VGN-CR420E/L notebook PC, which offers unique eye-catching features, impressive attention-to-detail, and an amazingly thin and light profile. It features a glossy finish with silver luminous trim and pulsing LED ground effects that emanate from beneath. Aside from its jaw-dropping good looks, it's also an entertainment powerhouse. The instant AV Mode enables you to start watching a DVD or listening to music with the push of a single button--without having to boot up the system--and the convenient, built-in multimedia control buttons also let you control all playback functions.

It's powered by the 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, which offers a super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed and extra-large 3 MB L2 cache. Part of Intel's 45-nanometer (nm) Penryn series, this processor boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. The Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance. It also includes Intel's 4965 AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. A built-in 1.3 megapixel digital web camera lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats. Other features include a 14.1-inch XBRITE-ECO screen, extra-large 250 GB hard drive, 3 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum capacity), dual-layer DVD±RW drive (which also burns CDs), Bluetooth connectivity (with stereo music streaming), ExpressCard 34 slot, Intel GMA X3100 graphics (with up to 358 MB of total available video memory), and both Memory Stick and SD memory cart slots.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

• Stylishly designed notebook in indigo blue with 14.1-inch screen and multimedia playback control buttons
• 2.10 GHz "Penryn" Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, 250 GB hard drive, 3 GB RAM (4 GB max), 8x multi-format/dual-layer DVD drive
• Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth (with stereo music streaming), 10/100 Ethernet, Intel X3100 video card with up to 358 MB of shared memory
• Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, ExpressCard 34 slot, Memory Stick & SD readers, VGA & S-Video output
• Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities)

Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop

Price: $2,086.86
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop (1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive)

With the MacBook Air, Apple has created the world's thinnest laptop--measuring an unprecedented 0.16-inches at its thinnest point (and 0.76 inches thick overall). Apple also introduces its vaunted multi-touch technology, found on the iPhone, to its laptops with the MacBook Air, enabling you to pinch, swipe, or rotate to zoom in on text, advance through a photo album, or adjust an image via the oversized trackpad.

Despite the its slender shell, the MacBook Air doesn't skimp on the specifications. It includes a 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen display, full-size and backlit keyboard, and a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing. The MacBook Air is powered by a custom-built 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multitasking performance. Other features include 2 GB of RAM, an 80 GB hard disk drive, Wi-Fi connectivity via 802.11a/b/g/n standards, a micro-DVI video output (with included adapters), and up to a 5-hour battery life.

It comes pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which adds over 300 new features including easy backup of your most important data via Time Machine, a redesigned desktop that helps eliminate clutter, and the newest version of the fast-loading Safari web browser. It also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes.

• 1.8 Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4 MB shared L2 cache; Intel GMA X3100 video processor with 144 MB shared memory
• Thinnest, lightest MacBook ever includes multi-touch trackpad, built-in iSight webcam, and up to 5-hour battery life
• One USB 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi (802.11n draft plus 802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, Micro-DVI video output with adapters
• Preloaded with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system and iLife '08 suite of applications
• 13.3-inch glossy LED-backlit screen; 80 GB hard disk drive; 2 GB of RAM (maximum capacity)

Toshiba Satellite A305-S6839 15.4" Laptop

Price: $1,078.00
Toshiba Satellite A305-S6839 15.4" Laptop (Intel Centrino 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium)

Designed to meet the demands of a multimedia-hungry family, students on the go, and small businesses with demanding computing needs, the Toshiba Satellite A305-S6839 offers a versatile base for all your needs. It includes a generous 15.4-inch widescreen TruBrite high-def display for amazing color depth and clarity, plus room to multitask and work with spreadsheets. And video is powered by the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470, which provides 1023 MB of total available graphics memory for watching HD movies and TV as well as excellent 3D gaming. And you'll enjoy crisp audio from the Harman Kardon stereo speakers. A built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam (with integrated microphone) lets you join in on video conferences as well as make long-distance VoIP calls using Skype.

It's powered by the 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, which offers a super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed and extra-large 3 MB L2 cache. Part of Intel's 45-nanometer (nm) Penryn series, this processor boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. The Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance. It also includes Intel's 4965 AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. Other features include an enormous 320 GB hard drive, 3 GB of installed RAM (4 GB max), dual-layer DVD±RW burner (with Labelflash disc printing), ExpressCard 34 slot, and a 5-in-1 memory card adapter.

This PC also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

• Stylish, highly versatile laptop with 15.4-inch LCD and webcam integrated into bezel
• 2.10 GHz "Penryn" Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, 320 GB hard drive, 3 GB RAM (4 GB max), 8x multi-format/dual-layer DVD drive
• Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), 10/100 Ethernet, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 graphics (up to 1023 MB total available memory)
• Connectivity: 4 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 headphone (with S/PDIF digital audio out), 1 microphone, 1 ExpressCard 34/54
• Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities)

Apple MacBook MB403LL/A 13.3" Laptop

Price: $1,293.98

Apple MacBook MB403LL/A 13.3" Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive) White

Stylishly and intelligently designed for your on-the-go digital lifestyle, Apple's MacBook is the perfect confluence of affordability, innovation, and powerful computing. This latest iteration of the MacBook line (model MB403LL/A) gets a boost of speed from Intel's latest 45-nanometer Penryn series processors, which also helps to reduce power requirements and save on battery life. You'll enjoy quick and nimble multitasking thanks to the 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo processor, and this MacBook also features a 160 GB hard drive and 2 GB of installed RAM (which can be upgraded to 4 GB). The 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display provides the perfect combination of pixels and portability, and the integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi LAN enables computing freedom from wires and compatibility with older 802.11b/g routers as well as the faster throughput of Apple's Airport Extreme.

Measuring a mere 1.08 inches thin and weighing in at only 5.0 pounds, the MacBook cuts a slim profile on any desk (or in any backpack or briefcase). A durable polycarbonate shell in white keeps it ready for the rough and tumble of everyday life. It also offers a unique keyboard design that sits flush against the bed for a sleeker, lower profile. Other standard Apple "extras" includes a built-in iSight video camera and Apple's magnetically connected MagSafe power adapter, which safely disconnects when under strain.

It's pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which enables easy backup of your most important data via Time Machine, a redesigned desktop that helps eliminate clutter. It also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications--including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes--and the newest version of the fast-loading Safari web browser. Other hardware features include an 8x combo Superdrive (for burning dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs), built-in Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), a FireWire 400 port, DVI video output, and Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144 MB of shared memory.

• 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB shared L2 Cache
• 2 GB (two SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM; 160 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; 8x Double-Layer SuperDrive
• One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video (requires adapters, sold separately)
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet; Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11n); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
• 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 x 800 resolution; Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard

HP Pavilion TX1420US 12.1" Laptop

Price: $1,049.99

HP Pavilion TX1420US 12.1" Laptop (AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TL-66, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Black Wave

For multimedia mavens on the go, the HP Pavilion tx1420us tablet PC is light enough to take anywhere and is a great resource for showing presentations thanks to its 180-degree swiveling 12.1-inch touchscreen display. Weighing just 4.2 pounds, the tx1420us (with its 12.1-inch screen) delivers the same screen resolution and performance as a 15.4-inch notebook, but weighs over 2 pounds less. This stylish notebook introduces HP Imprint--a durable high gloss finish with an exclusive inlaid design that also incorporates touch-sensitive media controls for easy and quick access.

Protect your system and online accounts with your unique fingerprint for advanced security and peace of mind. The integrated 1.3-megapixel WebCam (and integrated microphone) provides easy video conferencing via VoIP and video IM chats. Optimized for mobile performance, it's powered by the 2.3 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-66 dual-core processor, which offers 64-bit computing capability and higher throughput for simultaneous computing tasks. Other features include a 250 GB hard drive, 3 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), quad-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth connectivity, multi-format/dual-layer LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard slot, NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 video/graphics card with 559 MB of shared video RAM, and Gigabit Ethernet.

It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

• Lightweight tablet PC with 180-degree swiveling 12.1-inch LCD and integrated 1.3-megapixel WebCam
• 64-bit 2.3 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-66 dual-core processor, 250 GB hard drive, 3 GB RAM (4 GB max), LightScribe dual-layer DVD drive
• Quad-band Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); Bluetooth; Gigabit Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce Go 6150 graphics (up to 559 MB of available memory)
• Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 ExpressCard 34, 1 headphone, 2 microphone, 1 S/PDIF out, 5-in-1 memory card reader
• Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities); includes remote control

ASUS R1F-K018T 13.3" Tablet Laptop

Price: $1,606.19

ASUS R1F-K018T 13.3" Tablet Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 (1.66GHz), 1024MB RAM, 80GB Hard Drive, Windows XP)

ASUS R1F converts easily between notebook and slate modes. A built-in fingerprint reader allows quick and painless biometric identification, enabling secure personal computing. Equipped with Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, R1F lets you enjoy revolutionary entertainment on the go.

• Mobility with Expandability - Extensive Wire-Free Connections Built-in WLAN 802.
• Enhanced Ease of Use - Convertible Tablet PC for Better Viewing Enjoyment A 13.
• Solid Security Management - ASUS Security Protect Manager ASUS Security Protect

Customer Review of amazon.com vertion

By Patrick Wong (Great Tablet PC)
After thoroughly researching many different tablet PCs from Lenovo, Toshiba, Gateway, HP, and Fujitsu, the Asus offered the best combination of screen size, features, weight, performance and price. If you want a Core 2 Duo system - there aren't many so this really narrows the field. The 13.3" screen was also perfect too. the 12s being too small and the 14s being too big. In fact, you're getting the size and weight of a 12 inch system with the screen of a 14 inch system. The Asus arrived very quickly and comes packaged like a Mac system - that is, well designed packaging that even includes a carry case, portfolio case and a hard case. None of this makes for a better computer - but it sure is nice to know Asus puts some thought into the whole package. In terms of performance and features - this tablet PC does very well with no issues running Alias Sketchbook Pro or any other Office applications. The only glitch I've found so far is the screen orientation button stopped working. After checking out a few forums, an update to the graphics driver easily solved the problem. the built in wireless and bluetooth perform well and the included bluetooth mouse is a nice bonus. There isn't much missing except the built in card reader doesn't support xD cards and the battery life (around 3 hours) could be longer. Overall, I'm very happy with the R1F after a few weeks of ownership and would buy it all over again.

By Pete Phillipis (Sticking Mouse Cursor)
Have had this tablet for over 6 months and still have not found a resolution to the sticking mouse cursor. My problem occurs with the tablet plugged into AC power, usually within a minute of being plugged in. As soon as I unplug the tablet and go on battery power, the cursor unsticks from the corner and it works fine. I can also unstick the cursor by changing from landscape to portrait mode but that fix only works temporarily as it sticks quickly thereafter. Running on battery power is the only way I can get it to not continously stick. Considering the battery easily drains when I haven't used the laptop for a week, I have to keep this tablet charged to make sure it is available for use.

Apple MacBook Pro 17" Laptop

Price: $3,044.00
Apple MacBook Pro 17" Laptop (2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)

Stylishly and intelligently designed for mobile professionals, Apple's MacBook Pro now includes Apple's Multi-Touch technology (which debuted with the MacBook Air), allowing you to pinch, swipe, or rotate to enlarge text, advance through photos, or adjust an image. And it gets a serious speed bump from Intel's latest 2.6 GHz 45-nanometer Penryn series Core 2 Duo processor (with 6 MB L2 cache), which also helps to reduce power requirements and save on battery life. This model (MB166LL/A ) also has a mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display measuring 17 inches and a state-of-the art NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT video card with 512 MB of GDDR3 video RAM.

Meticulously designed and encased in sleek and sturdy aluminum, the MacBook Pro measures just 1 inch thin and weighs 6.8 pounds. Your hands have room to spread out on the full-size keyboard with crisp, responsive keys, and the MacBook Pro has a built-in ambient light sensor that adjusts the keyboard and display brightness so it’s easy to work in low-light settings. Other standard Apple "extras" includes a built-in iSight video camera and Apple's magnetically connected MagSafe power adapter, which safely disconnects when under strain.

It's pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which enables easy backup of your most important data via Time Machine, a redesigned desktop that helps eliminate clutter. It also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications--including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes--and the newest version of the fast-loading Safari web browser. Other hardware features include a 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (which can be upgraded to 4 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 400 and 800 ports, DVI video output, and an ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot for expansion solutions such as 3G wireless networking.

• Professionally designed aluminum Mac with 17-inch screen and new Multi-Touch technology
• 2.6 Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6 MB shared L2 cache; NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT video with 512 MB of memory
• 250 GB hard drive; 2 GB of RAM (expandable to 4 GB); 8x Superdrive (burns dual-layer DVD and CDs)
• Three USB 2.0, one FireWire 400 and 800, built-in Wi-Fi (802.11n draft plus 802.11b/g), Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• Preloaded with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system and iLife '08 suite of applicatoins

Sony VAIO VGN-CR390E/B 14.1" Laptop

Price: $1,249.99
Sony VAIO VGN-CR390E/B 14.1" Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 Processor, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium)
Add a zesty style to your mobile computing with the stunning good looks of the deep black Sony VAIO VGN-CR390E/B notebook PC, which offers unique eye-catching features, impressive attention-to-detail, and an amazingly thin and light profile. Aside from its jaw-dropping good looks, it's also an entertainment powerhouse. The instant AV Mode feature enables you to start watching a DVD or listening to music with the push of a single button--without having to boot up the system--and the convenient, built-in multimedia control buttons also let you control all playback functions.

Sony takes security serious, and this laptop employs a biometric fingerprint sensor to ensure your data is protected from unauthorized use. It also stores passwords to secure web sites you visit, so authentication and access are quick and easy--you only need your fingerprint. This notebook is powered by the 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 processor, which offers a top-of-the-line 800 MHz front-side bus speed and 2 MB L2 cache. The Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, as well as excellent battery management. It also includes Intel's 4965 AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. A built-in 1.3 megapixel digital web camera lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats. Other features include a 14.1-inch XBRITE-ECO screen, extra-large 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum capacity), dual-layer DVD±RW drive (which also burns CDs), Bluetooth connectivity, ExpressCard 34 slot, Intel GMA X3100 graphics (with up to 358 MB of total available video memory), and both Memory Stick and SD memory cart slots.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• Video output: 1 VGA, 1 S-Video
• 1 ExpressCard/34 slot
• Memory Stick/Memory Stick DUO slot (with MagicGate functionality)
• Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)
• 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
• 10/100 Fast Ethernet
• 56K modem (V.90)