The Laptop review

Sony's digital entertainment laptop with a Blu-ray disc drive, HDMI connectivity, high powered processor and an incredibly large hard drive. This small laptop is a multimedia special, ideal for watching high resolution Blu-Ray DVDs (not surprisingly being pushed by Sony) which are higher resolution that standard DVDs and in competition with High Definition (HD). The WXGA (Widescreen high resolution) screen and huge hard drive reflect its multimedia capabilities - although bear in mind it isn't stricly (err.. at all) legal to rip a DVD onto the large hard drive!



Other than the fancy features the memory is generous - 2 Gb of very fast DDR2 667 MHz RAM. That's even enough to run Vista - which you might aswell get used to because it's going to be standard soon enough - and to tinker with 5 mb photos from your 10 Megapixel Sony digital camera. Speaking of cameras, this cheaper than usual premium Sony laptop has the obligatory MemoryStick drive.

A dual core processor ticks another box, although pretty standard these days. It does, whoever have an 800MHz FSB - this means it is free from a common bottleneck when communicating with the rest of your computer.

One for the desk drawer or young professional's IKEA room plan. Not half bad for under £1,000 inc VAT.

Here's the spec: Sony VAIO Intel Core 2 Duo T7300

• 15.4 WXGA
  
• 2GB RAM
  
• Huge 200GB hard drive
  
• Blu-Ray optical drive (reads high resolution DVDs)
  
• Vista Home Premium

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HP has unveiled its full range of notebook PCs for the Christmas season. From the ultra-mobile 12” notebook PC which fits in a handbag to the 20” full entertainment system dedicated to movie fans, HP notebook PCs are sure to top Christmas wish lists this year.

As quick and efficient as Santa’s sleigh, this new range incorporates all the latest communication technologies. These include built-in webcams and microphones, digital entertainment accessibility tools, such as HP QuickPlay to watch favourite movies and music or an integrated remote control with intuitive navigation buttons as well as the heightened performance of the latest Intel and AMD processors. Design aficionados and technology enthusiasts will find exactly what they want beneath the Christmas tree when they see the new elegant HP Imprint designs available on HP’s range of Special Edition notebook PCs.

“HP delivers that special something for Christmas with its stylish, sophisticated and powerful notebook PCs. Offering a complete product line-up and solutions for the teenager on-the-go to the digital entertainment buff, HP notebooks are sure to be the hit of the holiday season”

said Achim Kuttler, vice president and general manager, consumer products, HP Personal Systems Group (PSG), EMEA.

HP Notebook PCs include a range of security options and software to protect them from physical or virtual tampering. The in-built fingerprint sensor and utility give access to all locked programs with just the swipe of a finger.

For those who are making their Christmas wish lists, HP has an innovative new range of notebooks for the holidays:

• Pocket-sized ultra-mobility with the 12” HP Pavilion tx1300 Entertainment Notebook PC
  
  For the frequent traveller and style-conscious entertainment guru, the versatile HP Pavilion tx1300 Entertainment Notebook PC combines an eye-catching HP Imprint finish with a covetable, convertible touch-screen design. Weighing in at just 1.9 kg and featuring a 12.1” HP BrightView widescreen, this notebook is packed with digital entertainment features. The display folds flat into a slate for easier viewing of photo albums, while the touch-sensitive stylus make notes on the touchscreen display a breeze.
  
  
• All grace and elegance with the 14” HP Pavilion dv2600 Entertainment Notebook PC
  
  Featuring HP’s elegant, black high gloss Radiance Imprint pattern, or the limited issue Special Edition Verve Imprint in chocolate, the HP Pavilion dv2600 Entertainment Notebook PC is the ultimate must-have accessory for fashion conscious, techno-savvy sophisticates. Featuring a 14.1” HP BrightView widescreen display, this ultra-stylish notebook PC boasts IntelÒ CoreÒ 2 Duo processors and a 250GB hard drive which provide all the power and versatility needed to run programmes, watch movies or present the latest holiday pictures with finesse.
  
  The Special Edition Verve Imprint notebook is accompanied by a matching wireless mouse and a slender russet slipcase to protect its stylish appearance. Possessing brains as well as beauty, the HP Pavilion dv2600 features high-quality stereo speakers, myriad of connectivity options and HP’s integrated low-light webcam.
  
  
• The sure-fire pleaser in Santa’s gift bag: the 15” HP Pavilion dv6600 Notebook PC
  
  The HP Pavilion dv6600 combines powerful entertainment features, solid work-related tools and designs that will please anyone looking for the perfect all-rounder notebook PC. It is available in HP’s striking Radiance Imprint pattern as well as a limited special edition Influx Imprint Design. Oozing urban design chic, the high quality ceramic white and silver Influx finish even extends to the matching mouse and accompanying white special edition headphones with integrated microphone.
  
  Boasting a 15.4” HP BrightView widescreen display, a choice of the latest AMD or Intel processors with mobile technology, the midrange versatile HP Pavilion dv6600 is well designed for both work and play.
  
  
• Ultimate performance with the 17” HP Pavilion Entertainment dv9600 Notebook PC
  
  Wrapped in an elegant, black high gloss design with HP’s ultra-stylish Radiance Imprint finish, the HP Pavilion dv9600 Notebook PC is designed for those who demand nothing less than a powerhouse of advanced entertainment and outstanding desktop replacement performance. Its contemporary design features a 17” HP BrightView widescreen display and NVIDIA graphics controller to make gaming come alive, while SPDIF audio ports connect to home entertainment systems with ease. Demanding applications are handled easily thanks to a choice of the latest AMD or Intel processors with mobile technology.
  
  
• Experience home cinema the HP way with the 20” HP Pavilion HDX 9100 Entertainment Notebook PC
  
  Fusing advanced digital entertainment and multimedia technology with the power and performance of a desktop PC, the Pavilion HDX9100 is the perfect solution for entertainment enthusiasts. Featuring a high-gloss piano black finish, and with its unique new HP Imprint Dragon design, HP’s largest widescreen notebook PC has the fresh and contemporary look of the latest luxury consumer accessories.
  
  Highlights include a multi-positional 20.1” HP Ultra BrightView widescreen display, Altec Lansing® speakers with HP Triple Bass Reflex Sub-Woofer and high performance Intel Core 2 Duo processors. The integrated HP Theatre Mode-enhanced HP Digital TV tuner, optional HD-DVD drive, and integrated multi-functional remote control provide a positively stunning multimedia experience. Smooth and enhanced communication is achieved thanks to an adjustable webcam with low-light image technology and two dual-array microphones.
  

HP Notebook accessories – the ultimate stocking stuffers

For digital enthusiasts who want to connect everything, the HP Notebook QuickDock allows instant access to all connected peripherals and the HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base elevates and angles HP notebooks to an optimum viewing position while maintaining all peripheral connections. Both the HP Noteboock QuickDock and the HP xb3000 Notebook expansion base provide component video, composite video and S-video ports to easily integrate HP notebooks into any home entertainment solution. The HP TV tuner transforms HP notebooks into a television and personal video recorder.

For those on the road over the holidays who want easy access to personal files like music, photos and movies, the HP Personal Media Drive storage solution offers up to 500GB of archiving space, and the Pocket Media Drive offers 160GB of additional storage in a slim-line portable form factor.

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Lenovo's N200 Lenovo laptop comes with an integrated fingerprint reader for extra security - perhaps something the Governmnet should consider in light of today's latest personal data leak. Novelty or not, this notebook has buckets of features in a small package for just £446.49!

Wired or wireless network?
With this affordable laptop you can connect to either with the Lenovo N200 Core 2 Duo, which works with 802.11g, 802.11b and 802.11a protocols for wireless access, and Ethernet and Fast Ethernet access for wired networks. The laptop combines smooth and fast performance from the 1.5ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and backed up by a substantial 1Gb of operating memory - and it's DDR2 memory so it's fast.

The 24-bit colour WXGA TFT display offers a rich 1280 x 800 resolution with amazing colour depth lets you enter a world of superb graphics and fast video. Integrated stereo speakers with high definition sound make for a stunning combination to deliver a portable audio visual experience. A built-in microphone and camera provides communication and fun factors to the Lenovo N200 Core 2 Duo notebook PC. DVD writing facilities come as standard, with a drive that handles recordable DVD and CD media to play and write with.

Features

• Intel Core 2 Duo
  
• 120 GB Serial ATA-150 (5400 rpm) hard drive
  
• DDR II SDRAM
  
• 15.4" TFT active matrix
  
• 5 in 1 Card Reader
  
• Fingerprint Reader
  
• Integrated 1.3 Megapixel camera
  
• DVD-Writer
  

If you want to be on the bleeding edge of technology get a Vista upgrade.

This Lenovo notebook PC weighs in at just 2.8 kg with a full load of features, take a look at Lenovo laptops for more details.

The HP 6715b Notebook PC is just £440.49 inc VAT until the 31st December at Cheap Laptops

The HP laptop 6715b dual core laptop for the power user on the go, packed to the brim with features such as a 15.4"tft, dual core processing, hours of battery life, 160GB hard drive and a massive 2GB RAM! This laptop will allow you to take your office with you where ever you go. Enhancing all this powerful hardware is Windows Vista Business edition to aid you in smooth and reliable operating on the move. For storing all your data an ample 160GB hard drive will suffice any medium office user in tandem with its DVD recorder for burning data onto DVDs.







This Notebook comes installed with a free 60-day trial of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007and some great features

• Get better results, faster with a new, intuitive user interface
  
• Easily find, create, and manage business documents and data
  
• Manage all your contact information and sales leads in one place
  
• Create, publish, and manage professional quality publications in-house
  

Purchasing an "OFFICE READY" Notebook entitles you to buy a Microsoft Office 2007 suite at a reduced price from
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Here's the lowdown:

• AMD Turion 64
  
• DDR2 SDRAM (fast)
  
• DVD Burner and 160 GB Serial ATA-150 hd (sadly only 5400 rpm)
  
• Biult in Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
  
• Microsoft Windows Vista
  
• 1 Year Warranty
  
• It's pretty light at just 2.6Kg
  

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The stylish, Toshiba L40-14I laptop offers great value for the home user at just £399. It includes aDVD SuperMulti drive and widescreen which is great for watching DVDs over Christmas!

Here's the lowdown:

• Intel Celeron M 530 Processor
  
• (1.73 GHZ. 533 MHz FSB, 1 MB Cache)
  
• Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium
  
• 1 GB Memory
  
• 120 GB Hard Drive
  

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