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Toshiba Qosmio X775-Q7170 Laptop

apolloaalexander — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:08:21 +0000

Toshiba’s Qosmio X775-Q7170 is one of the newest models to come out of Toshiba’s Qosmio Series. The X775-Q7170 is a prebuilt laptop and ready to ship once you make your order.

The Qosmio X775-Q7170 is equipped with an Intel Core i5-2450M with available RAM of 6GB DDR3-SDRAM-1333. The Qosmio X775-Q7170 boasts of a 17.3-inch widescreen HD+ TruBrite LED Backlit display that is powered by NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M with Optimus Technology for the movie-like viewing quality during your leisure time.

The Qosmio X775-Q7170 comes with a 640GB (7200rpm) hard disk drive with a DVD SuperMulti drive – perfect for storing large amount of data and watching those favorite movies.

Prices of laptops particularly new models like the Toshiba Qosmio X775-Q7170 often change due to promotional offers. If you want to track down the price changes of the Qosmio X775-Q7170 before actually buying one, then you can check the site Qosmio X775-Q7170 price tracker and register your email so that you can be informed real time as to the price changes so that you can buy your Toshiba laptop once it gives a promotional offer or a hefty discount.

Precision M4600 Laptop

apolloaalexander — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:24:05 +0000

Dell’s Precision line of mobile workstations are those that can be customized to suit your specialized needs. The Precision line has two sizes of screens and the Precision M4600 in particular is a 15.6-inch laptop.

The Dell Precision M4600 is really a workstation, just from the processor you already have a myriad choices; coming from Intel Core i5-2520M to Core i7-2760QM (Quad Core) up to a maximum Core i7-2960XM (Extreme Quad Core) all upgradeable to Intel vPro Technology. The amazing think about this mobile workstation is that you can choose a RAM that is as high as 32GB DDR3-SDRAM-1333 (4 DIMM)! But of course the recommended standard is just 2GB. You also have a choice of RAM with speeds of 1600MHz.

The 15.6-inch screen is superb, it is LED-backlit with Anti Glare technology. You can choose from the normal screen, or a Multi-touch screen, or Ultrasharp Full HD panel. The graphics will be supported by AMD FirePro M5950 Mobility Pro Graphics 1GB or you could choose to upgrade to NVIDIA Quadro 2000M with 2GB GDDR3.

Truly the Dell Precision M4600 is true to its name as a Workstation. A very portable workstation at that.

Source: Dell Precision M4600

Lenovo Essential G770 Laptop

apolloaalexander — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:14:02 +0000

The Lenovo Essential G770 Laptop is part of Lenovo’s Essential Line of everyday use laptop computers. They are built to withstand continued day-to-day usage. The Essential line has been built with the budget of the consumer in mind. Especially the Lenovo Essential G770, it is built to impress.

The Lenovo Essential G770 laptop is equipped with Intel’s 2nd Generation Core i5-2450M Processor and packed with Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium. The Essential G770 laptop is also fitted with Intel’s RapidBoot technology which starts your device at a faster rate than average Windows computers. Your viewing pleasure is enhanced by the 17.3-inch HD Glare screen (1600 x 900) powered by Intel Graphics HD HM65 graphics, leisure time will surely be relaxing.

With 8GB of DDR3-SDRAM, the Essential G770 is a powerful workhorse that can stand light to moderate audio-visual editing and add to that the spacious hard drive sizing up to 750GB! All your everyday needs will surely be accomplished by the Essential G770 laptop.

Lenovo Essential G770

2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2450M Processor ( 2.50GHz 1333MHz 3MB )
GenuineWindows 7 Home Premium 64
Intel Graphics HD HM65
4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz
17.3″ HD Glare with integrated camera 1600×900
500GB 5400

Source: Lenovo Essential G770

VAIO VPCEG390X CTO

apolloaalexander — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:32:31 +0000

Sony has once again upgraded its existing line of laptops to coincide with the new season. The VAIO VPCEG390X CTO customizable laptop is one of the devices that has been given an upgrade in specs. Of course the VAIO VPCEG390X CTO still sports the same beautiful fingerprint-proof exterior shell which is common in all E Series laptops, but now let’s look at the hardware and software upgrades.

The Sony VAIO VPCEG390X CTO now boasts a choice of three processors from Intel Pentium B960 (2.20GHz), Intel Core i3-2350M (2.30GHz), or up to Intel Core i5-2450M (2.50GHz/3.10GHz with Turbo Boost). Onboard memory is a choice among 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of DDR3-SDRAM-1333.

Sony’s VAIO VPCEG390X CTO has a 14-inch LED backlit display monitor (1366 x 768) that is powered by the integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 or by a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 410M graphics card with 1GB of VRAM – all for a pleasant viewing experience.

The VAIO VPCEG390X CTO comes with a standard CD/DVD player/burner upgradeable to Blu-ray disc player and runs on Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium. Available colors of the VAIO VPCEG390X CTO are Charcoal Black, Midnight Blue, Bluish Pink, and Glacier White; storage options come in 320GB, 500GB, or 640GB (5400rpm) hard drives.

Source: Sony VAIO VPCEG390X CTO

VAIO 17.3″ E Series Laptops

apolloaalexander — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:35:54 +0000

The first thing that one will notice with the Sony VAIO 17.3-inch E Series Laptops is the design of its outer shell. The lid and palm rests of this device is embossed with an alluring diamond-shaped pattern which feels delightful to the touch and keeps the laptop fingerprint-free.

The VAIO E Series 17.3-inch Laptops are built with an isolated keyboard to make the user feel as if he was using a desktop while typing; errors can be minimized here as compared to typing on smaller keyboards. The big HD display will surely make you enjoy watching movies and viewing photos. You can even pop in a Blu-ray disc anywhere you are.

Sony’s VAIO 17.3-inch E Series Laptops carry a processor of up to Intel Core i5-2430M (with Turbo Boost) and has available RAM of 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB DDR3-SDRAM-1333. The beautiful HD display on the other hand is powered by the integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 or a dedicated video card NVIDIA GeForce 410M with up to 1GB in VRAM. Storage space comes in 320GB up to 750GB (5400rpm) Hard Drive.

The VAIO E Series 17.3-inch Laptops are available in colors Charcoal Black or Glacier White.

Source: Sony VAIO 17.3″ E Series

IdeaPad U260

apolloaalexander — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:13:16 +0000

The Lenovo IdeaPad U260 is a line of portable laptops with minimalist design. But don’t get me wrong, even with the smaller size and lighter weight, this device still packs a punch to other devices.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad U260 is the first Lenovo laptop to feature a 12.5-inch display and is made of a magnesium-alloy shell thus, it is lightweight but durable. Starting Choice of cover color is either Clementine Orange or Mocha Brown that gives the IdeaPad U260 a touch of sophistication while the inside sports a textured palm rest and polished glass touchpad.

The IdeaPad U260 is powered with Intel’s ULV (ultra-low voltage) processors keeping power usage low and prolonging your use of the device while on the go. Choice of processors range from Pentium U5400 up to Intel Core i7-680UM (with Turbo boost Technology). The laptop may also be equipped with Lenovo’s RapidCharge Technology which guarantees at least a 50% charge in 30 minutes.

The IdeaPad U260 at a glance:

Intel® Core™ i5-470UM Processor ( 1.33GHz 800MHz 3MB )
GenuineWindows 7 Home Premium 64
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD QS57
4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz
12.5″ HD AntiGlare with integrated camera 1366×768
320GB (5400rpm) HDD

Source: Lenovo IdeaPad U260

Sony VAIO S Series Laptops

apolloaalexander — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:17:06 +0000

The Sony VAIO S Series Laptop has just the right balance of portability and performance all bundled in a slim design measuring just 1-inch. As such it has been dubbed as “All around excellence” by Sony.

The VAIO S Series Laptop features both 13.3″ and 15.5″ display screens. The 15.5-inch screen has full HD capabilities (1920 x 1080) supported by AMD Radeon Graphics Card of up to 1GB VRAM. This series feature Intel’s 2nd Generation processors with support of up to Intel Core i7 running Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate.

There are three different versions of the VAIO S Series to choose from: there’s the Signature Laptop model which basically is the high-end model for each series. Next is the standard pre-built laptops, and last is the Customize-to-Order (CTO) laptops which is usually the top choice for people who want more of a particular feature in their device.

Overall the VAIO S Series is a serious contender in terms of performance without the added weight of similar bulky laptops.

Source: Sony VAIO S Series

Lenovo ThinkPad L420

apolloaalexander — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:58:00 +0000

Lenovo’s L Series ThinkPads are dubbed “The Green Choice for Professionals” because this series has the highest amount of post-consumer recycled content (30%) in the ThinkPad Line.

The Lenovo ThinkPad L420 comes with the consumers’ budget in mind, in that you have a wide range of hardware to choose from with affordability in mind.

For instance, the ThinkPad L420 has five of Intel’s 2nd Generation Processors to suit your computing needs. Choose from Intel Core i3-2350M up to Intel Core i7-2640 with Turbo Boost Technology. Use Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64 as this is the most chosen OS by consumers. Unlike other models in the ThinkPad line which support up to 8GB, RAM availability on this device is 2GB, 4GB, and 6GB DDR3-SDRAM-1333.

With a 14-inch HD (1366 x 768) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display screen, the ThinkPad L420 is not lacking in viewing pleasure, powered by Intel’s HD Graphics 3000, this laptop will also make you enjoy watching movies while relaxing.

The ThinkPad L420 ships with a 500GB (7200rpm) Hard Disk Drive; you have the option of getting a Solid State Drive but the only available capacity is 128GB Serial ATA.

ThinkPad L420 at a glance:

Intel Core i3-2350M Processor (2.30GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz)
GenuineWindows 7 Home Premium 64
14.0 HD (1366 x 768) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
Intel HD Graphics 3000, Mobile Broadband Ready
2 GB DDR3 – 1333MHz (1 DIMM)
500 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
DVD Recordable

Source: Lenovo ThinkPad L420

Lenovo ThinkPad X220

apolloaalexander — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:46:09 +0000

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 laptop was, as their website puts it, Engineered for mobile professionals. Why is this so? We’ll see in the next few minutes.

The frame and structure of the ThinkPad X220 is built with Lenovo’s trademark ThinkPad Roll Cage – a magnesium alloy frame that envelopes the ThinkPad’s vital components and absorbs the shock when the laptop is bumped or dropped, enhancing durability and preventing system failures. Perfect for those who are always on-the-go.

Next, the heart of the ThinkPad X220 lies in the 2nd-generation Intel Core Series Processors. It could be as low as Intel Core i3-2350M (2.30GHz) or up to a maximum of Intel Core i7-2640M (2.8GHz, 4MB L3) – that’s a lot of power for a small laptop! Why do I say small? Keep on reading.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 sports a 12.5-inch Widescreen (1366×768) HD LED Backlit Display that is powered by the onboard Intel HD Graphics 3000. Perfect for viewing movies while waiting on the bus. Available memory on this device is up to 8GB DDR3-SDRAM-1333.

For those of you who need disk space to bring your files with you, the ThinkPad X220 comes with a 320GB (5400rpm) Hard Disk Drive or you may choose to get the 128GB Solid State Drive or better yet, the Intel 160GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA. This device runs either with a Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 or the Lenovo-recommended Windows 7 Professional 64.

Source: Lenovo ThinkPad X220

VAIO VPCEJ290X CTO

apolloaalexander — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:15:13 +0000

The Sony VAIO VPCEJ290X CTO is one of the three configure-to-order units under the E Series that has been made available this Fall of 2011. Consistent with the E Series line, this laptop is made for everyday use with a lot of extras to make work and play and enjoyable experience.

The VAIO VPCEJ290X CTO packs a full 17.3-inch LED backlit display screen and is the biggest among the three customizable laptops in the E Series. If you would choose to have both the optional NVIDIA GeForce 410M (1GB) Dedicated Graphics card and the Blu-ray Disc Player installed, then you already have the perfect portable entertainment solution and office in one great device.

Same with other models in the E Series customizable laptops, the VAIO VPCEJ290X CTO comes with the same basic features that you may choose to upgrade to suit your needs. With just the right combination of this laptops hardware, this may already be the replacement for your clunky old desktop.

Basic Features of the Sony VPCEJ290X CTO

Intel® Pentium® B950 processor (2.10GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
17.3″ LED backlit display (1600 x 900)
Intel® HD Graphics 3000
500GB (5400rpm) hard drive
4GB (4GBx1) DDR3-SDRAM-1333
CD/DVD player / burner
Standard lithium-ion battery (4000mAh)

Source: Sony VAIO VPCEJ290X CTO