Sony Bravia XBR KDL-70XBR7 HDTV

Best Buy Sony Bravia XBR KDL-70XBR7 70-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV






Brand Sony






Product Features
* 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)
* Motionflow 120Hz technology delivers natural motion
* BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO fully digital video processor
* Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE)
* DMex capable

Product Description
Technical Details

* Brand Name: Sony
* Model: KDL70XBR7
* Display Technology: TFT active matrix
* Display Size: 70 inches
* Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
* HDTV Compatible: Y
* Height: 41.7 inches
* Width: 72.8 inches
* Depth: 15.8 inches
* Weight: 190.9 pounds
* Refresh Rate: 120 Hz



Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 72.9 x 6.1 x 39.9 inches ; 160 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 226 pounds

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Reviews Sony Bravia XBR KDL-70XBR7 HDTV

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)
DLNA logodlna daisy chainAll 2008 XBR and Z-Series BRAVIA HDTVs are DLNA-compliant.

You already know something about digital living. There’s the TV and digital video recorder in your family room. (And another set in your bedroom.) You have a PC and digital printer in your office, along with a network attached storage device. And you’ve copied all your music onto your portable music player and haven’t had to open a CD case for years. But getting them to talk to each other can be pretty tough. Why is it still so difficult to send digital content from one device to another?

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a collaboration of the world’s leading consumer electronics, PC and mobile companies that has created design guidelines for a new generation of products that can work together — no matter the brand.

Think for a moment about all of the photos “locked away” on your home PC that you wish you could access while entertaining your friends and family. Now, thanks to DLNA enabled devices, a DLNA-enabled PC can be accessed from the comfort of your living room or family room via a DLNA-enabled HDTV, where you can enjoy your memories with friends and family, without having to deal with the hassle and non-intuitive “PCexperience”.

Or, say you recently downloaded your daughter’s birthday party video from your digital camcorder to your PC. Now you want to share it with your parents who are visiting. Without DLNA, you probably have to burn a DVD of the video or hook up the camcorder to the TV. With DLNA, you can just use your TV’s remote to call up the video on your TV. That’s it.

Live Color Creation
Many colors in the real world such as deep reds, greens and clear blues cannot be expressed with conventional display technologies. Live Color Creation technology achieves wide color reproduction using advanced chroma signal processing algorithms. The primary benefits are clear blues, natural greens and an overall vibrant color for all scenes.

Optimized Theater Mode
Developed in consultation with the Sony Pictures Entertainment movie studio, most 2008 Sony BRAVIA LCD HDTVs feature our optimized Theater Mode. Selecting the THEATER mode on the BRAVIA HDTV remote automatically adjusts a number of key elements that have an important impact on reproducing movies better. Skin tones and lighting are seen as natural without over-enhancing color and contrast. The picture is fine-tuned for a dark viewing environment just like the cinema and optimized for LCD display technology. Even the right amount of film grain is included. All of this helps preserve the mood and detail so you enjoy the cinema
experience that you go to the theater to see, right in the comfort of your home.

Optimized Theater Mode is another great example of Sony HDNA in action. We not only create the exciting movies that you see at the cinema but also enhance the home viewing experience to
recreate it as only Sony can.

There are larger TV sets out there, but the 120" Philips LED display has a pathetic resolution and the 150" Panasonic weighs about as much as the Ferrari you could buy instead. Actually, the Panasonic does at least have a sensible use - as a cinema screen.

Buy with pride and think not that you could buy the 60" less than a fifth the price and use the remainder to build a health clinic or school in a deprived part of the world and put a picture of it on your wall instead. One advantage of that approach is that with no sound to turn off, its a lot easier to ignore.

KDL-40W5100 Sony BRAVIA W-Series HDTV

Sony BRAVIA W-Series KDL-40W5100 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV






Brand Sony






Product Features
* Motionflow 120Hz technology reduces judder and sharpens fast-moving images for a crisp, more natural picture
* The built-in BRAVIA Internet Video feature allows you to access select on-demand entertainment available through your broadband connection
* Select and personalize your entertainment experience with widgets on your BRAVIA HDTV

Product Description
Product Description
Enjoy the latest in HDTV performance with the 40-Inch Sony BRAVIA KDL-40W5100. Experience Sony's motion detail and clarity with Motionflow 120Hz technology. Features built-in BRAVIA Internet Video capabilities so you can access and stream on-demand movies, TV shows. You can also personalize your viewing experience with widgets containing the latest news, weather, and stock information.

Enjoy the latest in HDTV performance with the Sony BRAVIA W-Series. Click to enlarge.

16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)
16:9 Full HD 1080p resolution panel (1920x1080) accepts virtually any high definition video signal and renders it with optimum resolution, so you can take full advantage of Blu-ray Disc players and Sony PlayStation 3 entertainment systems that can deliver 1080p content.

Motionflow 120Hz technology
Engineered for fast-action sports, movies and games, Motionflow 120Hz technology reduces blurriness and judder. Overall, motion is smoother, sharper, and more natural when watching your favorite HD content, DVDs, and even broadcast movies and prime-time programming.

BRAVIA Internet Video
With BRAVIA Internet Video, you can enjoy select premium and free on-demand entertainment directly to your HDTV. Use your in-home broadband connection and the BRAVIA HDTV remote control to access online video, music, and more content from over 20 providers including Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube, Sports Illustrated, Sony Pictures, Sony Music, Slacker, and Epicurious.com.

BRAVIA Internet Widgets
Personalize your viewing experience by selecting, positioning, and resizing widgets on your BRAVIA HDTV display. BRAVIA Internet Widgets are small applications that can be accessed with the touch of one button providing you with the latest in news, weather, stock info, and much more right on your BRAVIA W-Series HD.

Personalize your viewing experience with widgets containing the latest news, weather and stock information. Click to enlarge.

Four HDMI inputs for uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.

Engineered for fast-action sports, movies and games, Motionflow 120Hz technology reduces blurriness and judder.

Includes RM-YD027 remote. Click to enlarge.

BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital video processor
BRAVIA Engine 3 is the newest fully digital video processor from Sony. It uses a collection of enhanced algorithms to significantly reduce noise, enhance overall image detail, and optimize contrast so every scene produces sharp, vibrant, life-like images.

USB with photos, music, and video
Connect your compatible camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to the HDTV's USB input to view photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite MP3s. BRAVIA W-series HDTVs also include mpeg2 video file support, so you can go straight from shooting video to screening it via USB.

DLNA with photos, music, and video
Compliance with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) allows BRAVIA W-series HDTVs to access digital photos, music, and video from DLNA-enabled PCs and other devices, so you can enjoy your memories with family and friends in the comfort of your living room instead of crowding around a PC.

Networked TV Guide Interactive Program Guide
Sony has integrated the TV Guide Interactive Program Guide into the exclusive Xross Media Bar user interface to deliver regularly updated program listings via your existing Internet connection--with no subscription fees or phone connection required.

HD input x 7
Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs. Four HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p capable) let you connect a Sony PlayStation 3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment (all sold separately) and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. An HD combo input, which includes HD component and composite inputs, (1080/60p capable) provide added HD-capable connectivity, and a PC input (HD-15 pin) offers the added versatility of using your HDTV as a computer monitor.

Xross Media Bar menu navigation
The award-winning Sony Xross Media Bar user interface allows you easily navigate through your favorite photos, music, channels, and connected devices.

Favorites Menu function
The Favorites Menu function makes it easy to quickly access your favorite channels and frequently used video inputs.

Scene Select
Scene Select makes choosing the appropriate settings for the best HDTV experience easier than ever. Scene Select packages different picture and audio settings based on the type of content you want to view. For example, the "Sports" package configures the perfect picture and audio settings to make you feel like your right in the stadium. Other packages include "Cinema", "Photo", "Game", and "Music".

BRAVIA Link compatibility
BRAVIA Link compatibility expands your HDTV's capabilities by letting you connect optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately).

BRAVIA Sync capable
BRAVIA Sync capability combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync with the ability to control HDMI CEC-enabled Sony Handycam camcorders and Cybershot digital still cameras using the HDTV's remote and an on-screen display.

ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM
A built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM delivers over-the-air digital TV and unencrypted HDTV broadcast signals, as well as traditional analog TV broadcasts.

Exceeds Energy Star 3.0 Requirements
Sony W-series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by over 15% on Home Mode. In addition, they incorporate advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 37.8 x 12 x 25.6 inches ; 42.1 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 48 pounds

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Reviews KDL-40W5100 Sony BRAVIA W-Series HDTV

This is a great buy I have several LCDs HD around the house and did my research before this buy. The video quality is great. Clear and vivid colors. Motionflow is a plus, great for sports. Movies look great especially Bluray on 1080p. The picture looks like its going to pop out of the screen. This tv has great features as you can see, plus the xcross feature is sleek. You can watch Youtube on the tv; program weather,stock and news widgets plus tweeter and more to come (must have a broadband connection). You can also connect to your home network to access movies,pictures and music from your computer(s) to watch on your tv.

Originally I planned on getting the 40" Z series last year. But when the new models came out this year, the 40" W series offered everything I was looking for a little bit cheaper price. It has a good looking profile and was a snap to set-up. I used the Cheetah tilting mount that I also purchased from amazon. Don't let anyone fool you. The Cheetah mount is just as good or better than the expensive mounts. I already had a ps3 so the XMB menu system was very familiar. This is a great tv for the money.

The only con I can think of is that the remote doesn't have a 1 button sleep timer. You have to go through the menus.

Toshiba Mini NB205-N325PK Netbook

Toshiba Mini NB205-N325PK 10.1-Inch Posh Pink Netbook - 9 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)






Brand Toshiba






Product Features
* 1.66GHz Intel N280 Atom Processor
* 1GB DDR2 533MHz Memory
* 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, Integrated Wi-Fi
* 10.1" LED Backlit Display, 1024x600 native resolution (WSVGA)
* Microsoft Windows 7 Starter (32 bit), *9 Hours of Battery Life

Product Description
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280
* System Bus Speed: 667
* Number of Processors: 1
* RAM: 1 GB
* RAM Type: SDRAM
* Memory Slots: 1

Hard Drive

* Size: 160 GB
* Manufacturer: Serial ATA hard disk drive
* Type: Serial ATA
* Speed: 5400.0 rpm

Ports and Connectivity

* Modem: Modem

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 7.6 inches, 10.4 inches, 1.27 inches
* Weight: 2.93 pounds

Power

* Rated Charge (normal use): 9.0 hours


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 10.4 x 1.3 inches ; 2.9 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 4.9 pounds

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Reviews Toshiba Mini NB205-N325PK Netbook


The user manual is a file on the internal disk so learning how to find my way around the laptop and Windows 7 was a challenge but I doubt if any computers come with a hard copy user manual anymore. I called Qwest to get help configuring my DSL modem for wireless and they even helped me with the laptop. It only took a few minutes to get it all working. I have had no problem with the netbook and am very happy with my purchase. I had considered the ASUS for a long time but the negative customer reviews regarding the AC adapter/charger and their customer service convinced me the Toshiba was a better choice. I don't think it's fair to give the Toshiba a bad review based on Windows 7 Starter. Toshiba doesn't make Windows and all the netbooks with Windows 7 Starter will have the same restrictions.

Even with the standard 1GB of RAM, the unit performs great, and battery life is on the order of 7 hours or more. As far as fit and finish goes, I compared similar units and this one has the best in it's price range, especially the keyboard -- doesn't feel flimsy at all, and the almost full size mouse pad is a plus.

Samsung N130-13B 10.1-Inch Netbook

Samsung N130-13B 10.1-Inch Slate Blue Netbook - Up to 5.8 Hours of Battery Life






Brand Samsung






Product Features
* 1.6GHz Intel N270 Atom Processor
* 1GB Memory
* 160GB Hard Drive
* 10.1" LED Widescreen Display, Intel GMA 950 Graphics
* Microsoft XP Home (SP3), Up to 5.8 Hours of Battery Life

Product Description
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270
* RAM: 1 GB
* RAM Type: SDRAM

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 11.9 inches, 9.8 inches, 5.1 inches
* Weight: 4.8 pounds


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.8 x 5.1 inches ; 4.8 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds

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Reviews Samsung N130-13B 10.1-Inch Netbook


Build quality is solid as you would expect from Samsung. Screen is matte not glossy which I also like. Very little bloatware to remove. I bought this for my wife who travels and has to give powerpoint presentations. Needless to say she loves this little thing. It will certainly make her travel easier, as this netbook is so small and light(2.8 Lbs). It is a simple netbook; doesn't come with all the bells and whistles, like bluetooth, 1.3 camera, etc. The wifi card found my AT&T Uverse device quickly, so I was on the internet immediately. Battery life is as advertised; it took me about 6 hours to run it down from initial full charge.

HP Pavilion DV6-1354US Laptop

HP Pavilion DV6-1354US 15.6-Inch Black Laptop - Up to 4 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)






Brand Hewlett-Packard






Product Features
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Processor: 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* RAM: 4 GB
* RAM Type: SDRAM
* Memory Slots: 2

Hard Drive

* Size: 500 GB

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 14.9 inches, 10.15 inches, 1.61 inches
* Weight: 6.34 pounds

Product Description
For those who want an all-in-one performance notebook with rich multimedia features, the HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment series delivers excellent mobile performance that looks as great as it runs. Powered by the latest processor and graphics technologies, it delivers the features you need to support your digital lifestyle. Enjoy full-screen viewing of HD TV and movies with the 16:9 display. Enjoy your photos and videos on HD TVs with the HDMI port (cable sold separately). Chat face to face with the HP Webcam and add fun special effects. Enter data quickly with the separate numeric keypad. Look good on the go with award-winning HP Imprint finish. Create personalized DVD and CD labels with LightScribe.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 10.2 x 1.6 inches ; 6.3 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 8.8 pounds

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Reviews HP Pavilion DV6-1354US


I have got this HP notebook due to the software I need to use. I usually use Mac and like its stability and smoothness. When I used windows (it was windows Me and XP) years ago, it was not really a good experience... But this time is different. Windows 7 works solid and reliable. The machine is fast enough for its price, and I was surprised how light it weighs. If you carry your computer around, this is nice. You cannot complain about this machine since it deserves credit for its functionality, reliability and the price cost. For average user like me, this is good.

Apple MacBook Pro MB991LL/A

Apple MacBook Pro MB991LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop






Brand Apple






Product Features
* Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
* 2.53 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor
* 250 GB hard drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive, 4 GB DDR3 RAM
* NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Graphics, 13.3 inch LED Display
* Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard Operating System

Product Description
MacBook Pro brings high performance and precision design to everyone. Every new MacBook Pro features a breakthrough, long-lasting battery that delivers up to 7 hours of wireless productivity on a single charge and can be recharged up to 1000 times—nearly three times the lifespan of typical notebook batteries. The new LED-backlit display has a 60 percent greater color gamut than that of previous generations, giving you richer, more vibrant colors. Every MacBook Pro features the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor, which provides an outstanding graphics experience for everyday tasks. Power your way through the latest 3D games—including Call of Duty and Quake—and enjoy improved graphics performance with iWork, iLife, and everything you do in Mac OS X. And with the latest 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, it’s the most powerful Mac notebook ever. All in a precision aluminum unibody enclosure that’s less than an inch thin.

Product Details
Shipping Weight: 8.6 pounds

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Reviews Apple MacBook Pro MB991LL/A


My Mac OS impressions:

The biggest thing I missed from Windows at first was the task bar. Mac uses the "dock" to replace the task bar. The dock is kind of like the quick launch toolbar in Windows spread out across the entire bar, with large icons. Having used windows with a task bar for the past 13 years, I missed the ability to see all open programs and switch between them with the task bar. The dock has a tiny dot below the icon on running-programs, but nothing else to separate it from other program and folder icons. The dock is not nearly as useful for multitasking as the task bar.

The saving grace that rescues the Mac from awkward app-switching while multitasking is called expose. Expose is activated by either pressing a key or using a multitouch gesture (four-finger swipe). Expose uses the entire screen to display all open windows and allow you to switch between them. It's like alt+tab on steroids. Having used the machine for a couple weeks, I miss using expose when I use my Windows machine. As much as I hated the dock at first, I have to give the advantage to the Mac for managing multiple windows while multitasking.

The controls for open-windows are quite different than in MS-Windows. In Mac, there is a resize, hide, and minimize button instead of maximize, minimize, restore, and close. To close an app on the mac you need to use a menu command or keyboard shortcut. The Mac resize button kind of works like restore/maximize, only it's a bit more awkward. A commenter here pointed out that it resizes the window for ideal viewing without using the entire screen. I find myself resizing windows by dragging corners more than I ever did on a Windows machine. I really miss the ability to maximize, if for no other reason but to avoid distractions. The green resize button may be better on an enormous monitor, but not on a 13" notebook. When you minimize or hide an app on the Mac, it is only available from the dock and is hidden from expose. I'll give the window size-management advantage to Windows in this contest. The windows system is just easier and more logical in my opinion. It isn't a deal-breaker, but I do miss the Windows "window controls." If you are a frequent user of the F11 key while web browsing in Windows you'll have to kiss that feature goodbye. Neither Firefox nor Safari will go full-screen.

Windows Explorer is "replaced" with an app called Finder. Finder is kind of like the start menu and an explorer window all rolled up into one. Compared with older versions of Windows, finder is adequate but Vista's explorer is quite a bit easier and more logical to use. I prefer Vista's preview pane to Mac's coverflow. I miss the "up folder" button. I have found myself mostly using the view that puts files, folders and apps into a column view for easiest computer browsing, and it just isn't as elegant as Windows Vista. The lack of a maximize button has caused frustration especially in the finder, because the finder likes to stay in a very small window unless you drag the corners.

Sony VAIO VGN-NW240F/T

Sony VAIO VGN-NW240F/T 15.5-Inch Brown Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)






Brand Sony






Product Features
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* System Bus Speed: 800
* Number of Processors: 1
* RAM: 4 GB
* RAM Type: SDRAM

Hard Drive

* Size: 1 GB
* Manufacturer: Portable
* Type: ATA100

Ports and Connectivity

* Modem: None

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 9.8 inches, 14.6 inches, 1.2 inches
* Weight: 6 pounds

Power

* Rated Charge (normal use): 4 hours

Product Description
Sony VAIO VGN-NW240F/T Notebook Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 (2.20GHz) Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 320 GB HDD 4 GB of RAM

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 14.6 x 1.2 inches ; 6 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 8.2 pounds

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Reviews Sony VAIO VGN-NW240F/T


This was a Birthday present for my wife who has an old (in computer time) Dell desktop running XP - slow but satisfactory. Research began with a Toshiba Netbook which she liked but not as a primary computer - small screen, no optical drive. We then moved to Best Buy where she looked and tried a broad range of Laptops- settling on this Sony and a Toshiba (she had a Toshiba laptop 10 years ago). Back home we researched both with help from Amazon's wide selection. The next morning she said did you order the Sony from Amazon? Yes, and Amazon did their part - swiftly.

She is pleased with her choice, likes the feel of the keyboard, appearance of the screen and the 64 bit version of Windows 7, and, of course, the speed. The file migration is just beginning so I'm sure she will find many other features to praise. For myself, a refugee from MS, it feels like a MacBook!

HP ENVY 15 Intel Core i7-720QM

HEWLETT PACKARD - HP ENVY 15 NOTEBOOK - Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit , Envy Instant On Solution, Corel VideoStudio Pro X2, Corel Paintshop Pro X2, Stardock My Colors, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB) , 8GB DDR3, 500 GB SATA HD, 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 4830 , Intel Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth, Webcam, 15.6" diagonal Full High Definition LED HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display (1920x1080)






Brand HEWLETT PACKARD






Product Features
* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit , Envy Instant On Solution, Corel VideoStudio Pro X2, Corel Paintshop Pro X2
* Stardock My Colors, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB)
* 8GB DDR3, 500 GB SATA HD, 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 4830 , Intel Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth,
* Webcam, 15.6" diagonal Full High Definition LED HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display (1920x1080)

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Reviews


HEWLETT PACKARD - HP ENVY 15 NOTEBOOK - Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit , Envy Instant On Solution, Corel VideoStudio Pro X2, Corel Paintshop Pro X2, Stardock My Colors, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB) , 8GB DDR3, 500 GB SATA HD, 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 4830 , Intel Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth, Webcam, 15.6" diagonal Full High Definition LED HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display (1920x1080)

HP ENVY 13-1030NR Notebook

HP ENVY 13-1030NR 13.1" Notebook PC - Brushed Aluminum






Brand Hewlett-Packard





Product Features
* Slim Fit Extended-Life battery that conforms to the base for seamless visual integration
* Touch-enabled HP Clickpad for intuitive navigation of apps
* One-touch launch keys for fast adjustments to sound, brightness and more
* Low-luminance LED indicators to reduce harsh glaring in darkened environments
* Design-matched external optical drive with two USB ports to double as a dock

Product Description
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 1.86 GHz Intel Core Duo
* Number of Processors: 2
* RAM: 3 MB
* RAM Type: SODIMM

Hard Drive

* Size: 250 GB
* Type: Serial ATA

Cases and Expandability

* Weight: 5.48 pounds


Product Details
# Item Weight: 5.5 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 12.1 pounds

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Reviews HP ENVY 13-1030NR Notebook


Meet your business-class seatmate: Precision crafted from the highest quality metals; super portable starting at 3.74 lbs. and less than 1-inch thin; all-day and into the night battery life. Each ENVY 13 notebook is individually crafted from aluminum and a magnesium alloy then artfully inscribed with a subtle design. Each is built with best-in-class components then individually tuned for maximum performance. Metal Etching on magnesium for an elegant, laser-precise surface design. The world-class Beats audio system offers crisp stereo sound with one-button bass enhancement to make your music sing. Its powerful audio profile is tuned specifically for ENVY's exceptional audio components and tested by Interscope musical artists. It provides amazing, crystal-clear sound, with deep controlled bass that can be accessed with a single key stroke. The super thin-and-light HD Radiance display delivers vivid color quality, exceptional brightness, and a wide viewing angle which combined make it one of the world' s best notebook displays. It extends to the edges of the top cover for a frameless look. Instant On access to web browsing and email without having to fully boot Box Contents - HP ENVY 13-1030NR, 65W AC Adapter, 4-Cell Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery, 6 Cell Battery Slice; Software Bundle - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, HP Utilities, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 Day Trial) Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 1.86GHz Processor 6MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz Front Side Bus 3072MB DDR3 RAM (5120MB max.) 250GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive 13.1 Diagonal High Definition LED HP Radiance Infinity Widescreen Display (1366x768) Webcam and integrated Microphone ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 Graphics M92LP with up to 1757MB total graphics memory with 512MB dedicated External SuperMulti 8X DVD+-R/RW Double Layer Drive Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN 802.11a/b/g/n External 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) Bluetoo

AS1410-2039 Aspire Acer Laptop

Acer Aspire AS1410-2039 11.6-Inch Black Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)






Brand Acer






Product Features
* 1.3GHz Intel Celeron 743 Processor
* 2048MB DDR2 667MHz Memory
* 250GB SATA Hard Drive, 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N wireless
* 11.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Up to 6 Hours of Battery Life

Product Description
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 1.3 GHz Intel Celeron
* System Bus Speed: 800
* RAM: 2 GB
* RAM Type: SDRAM

Hard Drive

* Size: 250 GB
* Manufacturer: Portable

Ports and Connectivity

* Modem: None

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 8.03 inches, 11.22 inches, 1.18 inches
* Weight: 3.08 pounds

Power

* Rated Charge (normal use): 6.0 hours

Wireless

* Wireless Type: 802.11n


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 8 x 11.2 x 1.2 inches ; 3.1 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 6 pounds

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Reviews AS1410-2039 Aspire Acer Laptop


As a small internet business owner, I needed a laptop that is portable and reliable. I originally started looking at the 10" netbooks, but found them to be too small and I hated that they only ran the Windows 7 Starter version which has some major restrictions. This 11.6" laptop has a decent size screen and a nice size keyboard. I was deciding between this and the HP, but when you customize the HP to have all the same specs as this Acer, the cost was over $800 so this became a no-brainer.

I've had my Acer for about 1 month now and it is great. Windows 7 takes a little getting used to, but I've had no issues with it at all. I hooked it up to a wireless network printer without incident and it wasn't loaded with a ton of garbage-ware. My only issue was that it only comes with the student/home trial version of MS Office, and I am an Outlook user. The entire office suite is expensive, so instead I tried Mozilla Thunderbird which is free and it works just as well as Outlook. Once my trial period for the MS Office software is up, I will purchase it for only $149 and keep Thunderbird as my email client which will save me a pretty penny.

DV6-1354US Laptop HP Pavilion

HP Pavilion DV6-1354US 15.6-Inch Black Laptop - Up to 4 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)






Brand Hewlett-Packard






Product Features
* 2.2GHz Intel Core2 Duo T6600 Processor (2MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB)
* 4 GB DDR3 RAM (2 Dimm), Max supported: 8 GB
* 500 GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive, LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
* 15.6" Diagonal High Definition HP LED BrightView Display(1366x768); Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (shared) with up to 1.6 GB total available graphics memory
* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, *Up to 4 Hours of Battery Life

Product Description
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Processor: 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* RAM: 4 GB
* RAM Type: SDRAM
* Memory Slots: 2

Hard Drive

* Size: 500 GB

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 14.9 inches, 10.15 inches, 1.61 inches
* Weight: 6.34 pounds


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 10.2 x 1.6 inches ; 6.3 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 8.8 pounds

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Reviews DV6-1354US Laptop HP Pavilion


Transition from XP to Windows 7 was intuitive. The new taskbar is my favorite improvement. Followed by much better graphic interface and widgets. Some of my XP software causes Windows 7 to turn off Aero mode. I feel that windows has caught up with Apple in terms of graphics and workflow.

As far as laptop is concerned, Dave from Portland has a great review comparing the different models available on Amazon. The DV6-1354US is sufficient for me to use Adobe Photoshop and Audition, as well as multitask.

I will never go to a laptop again without a numeric keypad, this was an unexpected plus. I do miss the old HP media controls above the keyboard. They are replaced now by a volume and wireless control. I like that they are no longer buttons but touch sensitive surfaces above the keyboard.

The DV6 is quieter and cooler than my old HP. The power cord is beefier, which was always a problem with my old HP. Although I would prefer a magnetic power cord like Apple offers. Compared to other manufacturers, I would have to say that HP has the best price for great, reliable hardware.

Everything is a wonderful improvement except for the sound. Frequently, friends would ask where the music was coming from when I used my old DV1000. I felt that the sound was very rich for such a small system. I find the DV6 to have a much shallower, smaller sound that finds trouble filling a bedroom.

Satellite L505-S5993 Laptop Toshiba

Toshiba Satellite L505-S5993 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Grey/Black Laptop - 2 Hours 25 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)






Brand Toshiba





Product Features
* 2.1GHz Intel Pentium T4300 Processor
* 4GB Memory
* 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive
* 15.6" High-def Display
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 2 Hours 25 Minutes of Battery Life

Product Description
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Processor: 2.1 GHz Pentium
* RAM: 4 GB
* RAM Type: SDRAM
* Memory Slots: 2

Hard Drive

* Size: 500 GB
* Manufacturer: Serial ATA hard disk drive
* Speed: 5400.0 rpm

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 15.1 inches, 1.55 inches, 10.2 inches
* Weight: 6 pounds

Power

* Rated Charge (normal use): 3.0 hours

Wireless

* Wireless Type: 802.11bgn


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 15.1 x 1.6 x 10.2 inches ; 6 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 8.8 pounds

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Reviews Satellite L505-S5993 Laptop Toshiba


Offering solid performance and impressive affordability, the Satellite L505 laptop is tailor made for handling life’s essentials at home, school or work. Surfing the Net, downloading video, checking email, managing household finances or studying for finals, this easy-to-use, all-purpose, eco-conscious machine makes an excellent first-time or secondary laptop. It gives you ample processing power, memory and storage for getting things done. It also offers convenient connectivity options for staying in touch, along with ports for enjoying and sharing pictures and playlists. A stunning high-def display lends a new visual dimension to whatever you’re doing. While an all-new Fusion Finish design means you’ll be multitasking in style.

MacBook MC207LL/A Laptop

Apple MacBook MC207LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop






Brand Apple






Product Features
* Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
* 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
* 250GB Hard Drive, 8x Double-layer SuperDrive, 2GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
* 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
* Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, up to 7 Hours of Battery Life

Product Description
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: Mac
* Processor: 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* System Bus Speed: 1066
* Number of Processors: 1
* RAM: 2 GB
* RAM Type: SDRAM

Hard Drive

* Size: 250 GB
* Manufacturer: Portable
* Type: Serial ATA

Ports and Connectivity

* Modem: None

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 9.12 inches, 13 inches, 1.08 inches
* Weight: 4.7 pounds


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 13 x 1.1 inches ; 4.7 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 8.2 pounds

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Reviews MacBook MC207LL/A Laptop


Pros:

- Unibody enclosure
- Same battery as the MacBook Pro
- Same graphics and processor (low end) of 13" MBP
- Glass multi-touch trackpad
- 250GB Hard Drive (bigger than entry level MBP)
- DDR3 RAM
- LED Backlit Display
- SuperDrive
- New AC Adapter (I just like it better. Basically the same as a MB Air's)
- Snow Leopard
- Price

Cons:

- No backlit keyboard
- Bezel around the display isn't as "refined" and the edge to edge glass on the MBP
- No Firewire. Isn't that big for current products as most things are going USB, but legacy items and high transfer rates of Firewire 800 or sustained throughput of 400 would have been nice.
- Battery is non-removable. Again, could be a big deal for some.
- "Non-slip" bottom is rather slippery and tends to gather crud easily, but then again, it's easy to wipe clean
- While I would surely say that the new case is more pro than con (looks better, doesn't get dirty as easily, fingerprints rub right off) that high gloss is rather easy to scratch.
- Finally, this is more neutral than con, I would have liked to have seen a $50 price drop, putting this machine for students and educators, who make up a sizable chunk of Apple's target demographic, at $899. With everything that has changed on this machine, I can see why it didn't happen.

1005HA-PU17-BU ASUS Eee PC

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-PU17-BU 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook - 10.5 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)






Brand ASUS






Product Features
* 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor
* 1GB DDR2 RAM, 1 x SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max
* 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
* 10.1" WSVGA 1024x600 LCD Display, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
* Windows 7 Starter Operating System (32 Bit), *10.5 Hours of Battery Life

Product Description
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280
* Number of Processors: 1
* RAM: 1 GB
* RAM Type: SDRAM

Hard Drive

* Size: 250 GB
* Manufacturer: Portable
* Type: Serial ATA

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 10.31 inches, 7.01 inches, 1.44 inches
* Weight: 2.81 pounds

Power

* Rated Charge (normal use): 10.5 hours


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7 x 1.4 inches ; 2.8 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds

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Reviews 1005HA-PU17-BU ASUS Eee PC


Pro:

- Battery life is incredible and recharges in an hour (max): I did some light web-surfing for a couple hours one night and had 82% of battery left when I was done. UPDATE: I watched a 45 min. episode of Mad Men that I downloaded and it only used up about 10% of the battery. Pretty awesome.

- Size is great: about the size of a hardcover novel.

- Weight is much better: half the weight of my MacBook Pro, the same weight as my girlfriend's MacBook Air.

- Price point is right: I got mine for $387 and feel like anything $400 or less is a fair price for what you get.

- Screen is small, crisp, and clear: Larger would be easier to see, but small is the point of a netbook, right?

- Windows 7 Starter is adequate: Not sluggish, even with 4 windows open at a time. I'm still getting re-familiarized with the Windows 7 file structure and how you install applications, etc, but that's not a fault of Windows 7.

- Nice look and feel. Very compact and handy computer, almost the size of a book. It can even fit into one of my jackets.

- Great keyboard, almost as good as normal keyboard. It only took my a few hours to get used to the keyboard. However, I am still not using many of the keyboard features/short cuts and it will take a few days before I can fully master it.

- Great battery life, not 10.5 hours as claimed but definitely 7-8 hours of regular use. I never worry about having to charge the computer and this is more than what I needed/expected.

1005HA-PU1X-BK ASUS Eee PC

ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 10.5 Hour Battery Life






Brand ASUS






Product Features
* Up to 10.5 Hours of Battery Life and Free Sleeve Case Included
* Intel Atom N280 Processor 1.66GHz
* 1GB DDR2 RAM, 1 x SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max; Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.1
* 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM) and 10GB Free Eee Storage
* Windows XP Home Operating System, 10.1-inch WSVGA 1024x600 LCD Display

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280
* System Bus Speed: 667
* Number of Processors: 1
* RAM: 1000 MB
* RAM Type: SODIMM

Special Features

* Display Type: LED backlight
* Display Type: WSVGA
* Screen Size: 10.1"
* Maximum Resolution: 1024 x 600
* Memory Type: DDR2
* Memory Size: 1GB
* Capacity: 10GB
* Capacity: 160GB
* HDD/SSD Drives Included: 1x 160GB
* HDD/SSD Drives Included: 10GB (Eee Storage)
* Drive Types: Hard Drive
* Lifestyle: Netbooks
* Condition: New
* Operating Systems: Windows XP Home
* Startup Operating System: Windows® XP Home
* Platform: Netbook
* Processor Brand: Intel
* Processor Class: Atom
* Processor Type: Single-Core
* Processor Speed: 1.66GHz

Hard Drive

* Size: 160 GB
* Manufacturer: Portable
* Type: Serial ATA

Graphics and Display

* LCD Native Resolution: 10.1

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 10.31 inches, 7.01 inches, 1.02 inches
* Weight: 2.9 pounds

Power

* Rated Charge (normal use): 10.5 hours


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7 x 1 inches ; 2.9 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds

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Reviews 1005HA-PU1X-BK ASUS Eee PC


For the first week I used Windows XP, which came preinstalled on the system. Web browsing, email, word precessing all work acceptably. Hula and Netflix (in Standard Definition) have some minor video jitters (slight pauses), but the audio is OK. However, the video jitter makes this unusable for me as a video viewing device. Don't even think about trying to watch an HD feed, the video is too jumpy. Standard Definition YouTube works well. The video issue is a limitation of the CPU, as you can see the CPU spikes at 100% on Hulu, Netflix, etc.

The screen is small, only 1024 x 600. You know this going in, but I still find it hard to navigate new web pages. If it is a web site that I know well, then I don't have too much of a problem.

The keyboard is generous for a netbook, but I still have some trouble typing on it. I do not touch type in the traditional way, but I do type without looking at my fingers. They keyboard takes some getting used to, but even still, I could not write a novel on this.

For the last week I have been running the unit as a Hackintosh (running Apple OS X Snow Leopard). Check the insanelymac dot com forums for details on how to install Snow Leopard on this. You have to switch out the wireless card (I used a Dell 1510 card, about $35 from dell). Switching out the card involves taking the netbook apart and voiding the warranty. You have been warned. Having said that, this little machine runs Snow Leopard pretty well! It still has the same issues with Hulu and Netflix video playback though.

I have not had any issues with the power adapater. However, I have been unplugging the adapter from the wall socket once the netbook is charged. The power brick gets very, very, very hot. The manual warns of this, but this is the hottest I have ever had a power brick for a computing device get. I can see why so many people are getting power brick failures. It needs to be re-engineered.

I still give this thing 4 starts, why? Because it does pretty much what is advertised, and if you read the reviews, then you know what you are getting going in. Before I had this in my hands I thought about getting a second one to replace my wife's aging dell laptop. I'm glad I didn't. When people say this is good for a second or third computer, listen to them. This is not acceptable for a primary computer. The screen is just too small.

Pros:
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- The 1005HA-P comes with all the features you want in a netbook. Some ppl may prefer a higher resolution screen but I don't think it's required.
- It's thinner than the 1000HE, although it seems to be as heavy.
- I think the new keyboard rivals the great hp mini keyboards. The full size right shift key was enough for me to drop my 1000HE.
- The best thing about this unit is the battery life. Don't hold your breath for getting 10 whole hours though. Expect 7-8 hours with wifi and Bluetooth on in power save mode. I expect to get 6-7 hours in high performance mode.
- Windows 7 works like a charm.

1005HA-PU17-BK Eee PC ASUS

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-PU17-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 10.5 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)







Brand ASUS







Product Features
* 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor
* 1GB DDR2 RAM, 1 x SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max
* 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
* 10.1" WSVGA 1024x600 LCD Display, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
* Windows 7 Starter Operating System (32 Bit), *10.5 Hours of Battery Life
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280
* Number of Processors: 1
* RAM: 1 GB
* RAM Type: SDRAM

Hard Drive

* Size: 250 GB
* Manufacturer: Portable
* Type: Serial ATA

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 10.31 inches, 7.01 inches, 1.44 inches
* Weight: 2.81 pounds

Power

* Rated Charge (normal use): 10.5 hours


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7 x 1.4 inches ; 2.8 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds

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Reviews 1005HA-PU17-BK Eee PC ASUS


Strengths:


- Reading the reviews of the 1005HA Win XP model, I was hesitant to purchase any Eee netbook model, fearing issues with the power adapter. Upon vigorous daily use, I have had no issues with the power adapter at all.

- The keyboard layout is comfortable and the keys are a manageable size, with the exception of the UP/Down arrow keys. I like to scroll through web pages using the arrow keys; both keys are small for my average sized fingers.

- The netbook's performance is more than adequate for my needs, which includes word processing, web surfing, email, and watching video files. Note that if you are considering this model to watch high def video (1080p), this is not for you. Refer to an ION based netbook, like the HP Mini 311 or the Eee PC 1201N.

- Compared to the advertised battery life of 10.5 hours, my battery usage ranged at approximately 8 hours, using a "balanced" power scheme.

- Nice look and feel. Very compact and handy computer, almost the size of a book. It can even fit into one of my jackets.

- Great keyboard, almost as good as normal keyboard. It only took my a few hours to get used to the keyboard. However, I am still not using many of the keyboard features/short cuts and it will take a few days before I can fully master it.

- Great battery life, not 10.5 hours as claimed but definitely 7-8 hours of regular use. I never worry about having to charge the computer and this is more than what I needed/expected.


Weaknesses:

- 1GB RAM is not enough, and this computer is significantly slower than my regular computer. Not sure why they don't bring it with 2GB RAM. In last 4-5 days, I had to use task manager a few times to close non-responding programs. I have noticed that if I open more than 4-5 windows, my internet browser (Firefox) will freeze.

- Resolution is bad, you have to scroll down every single web page. I hope they can come up with better resolution within the same screen size.

- They make a 500 GB online storage claim which is actually just a trial which feels misleading. I have tried to set it up but couldn't easily figure out the program.

Summary
The netbook uses the GMA950 integrated graphic chip. You can overclock these with the GMA Booster to 400MHz. I also read the netbook is stable if overclock to 1.9GHz, but I haven't tried it. The Eee Super Hybrid Engine which controls the preset power modes do adjust CPU clock speeds depending on mode. If you plan on upgrading memory, I suggest you spend the extra $3 for the 800Mhz FSB module which is more compatible when in super high performance mode.

Windows 7 runs pretty good on this netbook. The starter edition doesn't seem at all limited to me. I'm able to get around the wallpaper limitation and connect to my home network easily with desktops using Vista. I am just glad Windows 7 starter's run 3 applications limit wasn't imposed, it would have been the deal breaker. Wikipedia has a list of what isn't available in this edition and to me, it isn't worth spending extra to upgrade to the next edition.