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December 7th, 2009 | 
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| Brand Gateway Model EC1430u List Price $549.99 Price $549.99 Buy Now  |
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Gateway EC1430u Notebook comes with these specs: Intel Pentium Processor SU4100, Windows 7 Home Premium, 11.6 HD Widescreen LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset, 3072MB DDR2 667MHz Memory, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, 320 GB SATA Hard Drive, Integrated Webcam, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Dolby Sound Room Audio Enhancement, Intel WiFi Link 1000 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N, 3 - USB 2.0 Ports, 1 - HDMI Port, Multi-gesture Touchpad, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5600 mAh), up to 7-hours of battery life, 3.08 lbs. | 1.4 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, Norton Internet Security 2009 Trial (60-day insert) ....read moreReviews
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| Brand Apple Model Z0FS List Price $2799.99 Price $2056.29 Buy Now |
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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. And this model is loaded with a 64 GB solid-state drive, which has no moving parts for enhanced durability. Other features include 2 GB of RAM, 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.
 Amazingly thin at just 0.16 inches at its thinnest and 0.76 inches at its thickest point, the MacBook Air weighs just 3 pounds. |
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The MacBook Air embodies Apple's continuing environmental progress with its aluminum enclosure, a material highly desired by recyclers; Apple's first mercury-free LCD display with arsenic-free glass; and brominated flame retardant-free material for the majority of circuit boards as well as PVC-free internal cables. In addition, the MacBook Air consumes the least amount of power of any Mac, and its retail box, made primarily from 100 percent post-consumer recycled material, is 56 percent smaller by volume than the previously smallest MacBook packaging.
Design
The thinness of MacBook Air is impressive, but even more impressive is that fact that there's a full-size notebook encased in the 0.16 to 0.76 inch of sleek, sturdy anodized aluminum. This svelte, 3-pound laptop has a vibrant, energy efficient 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, and its spacious trackpad offers multi-touch gesture support for pinch, rotate and swipe--making it more intuitive than ever to browse and rotate photos or zoom into web pages in Safari. It also features a full-size keyboard that's backlit, making it ideal for dimly lit environments such as airplanes, studios or conference halls. It includes a built-in ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of the keys as well as the display brightness for optimal visibility.
One of Apple's most celebrated innovations is the MagSafe power adapter connector, which offers a magnetic connection instead of a physical one. So, if you happen to trip over a power cord, you won't send the MacBook Air flying off a table or desk--the cord simply disconnects, without damage to either the cord or the system.
Optical Drive
Because of the amazingly thin design of the MacBook Air, an optical (DVD/CD) drive was not included. To install software from a disc, you can wirelessly use or borrow optical drives on remote PCs or Macs using the Remote Disk feature. This allows you full access to an optical drive without having to haul one around. If you want to have an optical drive for burning CDs and DVDs, you can purchase the optional MacBook Air SuperDrive (sold separately). This multi-format CD/DVD read/write drive is powered by the MacBook Air's USB port, eliminating the need to carry a separate power adapter.
Networking
The MacBook Air doesn't include wired Ethernet networking, and instead relies solely on Wi-Fi to connect to your home network as well as wireless hotspots. The built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it's also backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works seamlessly with the optional AirPort Extreme base station as well as Apple's Time Capsule Wi-Fi base station/hard drive--both of which include 802.11n capabilities. If you don't have access to a wireless network, you can use an optional USB Ethernet Adapter (sold separately)
Use the built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download pictures from your cell phone. You can also use a wireless headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as quickly share files with a colleague.
Video Conferencing with Built-in iSight
Artfully placed in the display bezel is an iSight camera, which enables easy video conferencing as well as allows you to snap pictures of yourself and create video podcasts. Using the iChat AV application, video conferencing is integrated into your iChat buddy list, so initiating a video conference is a breeze. iChat also lets you hold audio chats with up to 10 people and provides high-quality audio compression and full-duplex sound so conversation can flow naturally. For video podcasting, you can record a short clip using the iSight camera, then use iWeb to create a video blog entry or post your GarageBand-recorded podcast.
Display and Graphics
 The MacBook Air includes a vibrant 13.3-inch LED-backlit display and a full-sized keyboard. |
Hard Drive and Memory
For storage, this MacBook Air comes with a 64 GB solid-state hard drive. Faster and more reliable, solid memory provides a rapid boot-up and quicker access to applications while improving battery life. It's also more reliable than a hard disk drive because there are no moving parts. Since data is written to stationary memory instead of a spinning hard disk, you have less risk of hardware problems with the hard disk when you're on the move. The 2 GB of PC5300 DDR2 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 1024 MB) has an industry-leading 667 MHz speed, and it maximizes the capacity for this laptop.
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Custom-built to fit within the compact dimensions of the laptop, the MacBook Air is powered by a 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with a super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and an enormous 4 MB of Smart Cache, an L2 cache that can be shared between the cores as needed. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
 The innovative now-you-see-it, now-you-don't port hatch flips down to reveal (and closes to hide) all the ports you really need: a USB 2.0 port, a headphone jack, and a micro-DVI port. |
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- DVI output using micro-DVI to DVI adapter (included)
- VGA output using micro-DVI to VGA adapter (included)
- Composite output using micro-DVI to video adapter (optional)
- S-video output using micro-DVI to video adapter (optional)
- Analog audio output/headphone out (minijack)
- Built-in mono speaker and omnidirectional microphone
- Integrated 37-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery provides up to 5 hours of battery life
- Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted T arrangement), and embedded numeric keypad
- Supported resolutions: 1280 by 800 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio
 Preloaded with Leopard, you'll enjoy enhanced productivity and a clutter-free desktop (thanks to the redesigned 3D Dock with Stacks). |
The biggest Mac OS X upgrade ever, the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system features over 300 new features, including:
- Time Machine, an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac
- A redesigned Finder that lets users quickly browse and share files between multiple Macs
- Quick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application
- Spaces, an intuitive new feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them
- A brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock
- Major enhancements to Mail and iChat
Time Machine lets you easily back up all of the data on your Mac, find lost files and even restore all of the software on their Mac. With just a one-click setup, Time Machine automatically keeps an up-to-date copy of everything on the Mac. In the event a file is lost, you can search back through time to find deleted files, applications, photos and other digital media and then instantly restore the file.
The MacBook Air also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications that make it easy to live the digital life. Use iPhoto to share entire high-res photo albums with anyone who's got an email address. Record your own songs and podcasts with GarageBand. Break into indie filmmaking with iMovie and iDVD. Then take all the stuff you made on your Mac and share it on the Web in one click with iWeb.
Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Amazon.com has certified this product is Frustration Free. A Frustration-Free Package is easy-to-open and comes without hard plastic clamshell casings, plastic bindings, and wire ties. It's designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging during shipping. Products with Frustration-Free Packaging can frequently be shipped in their own boxes, without the need for an additional shipping box. Learn more about Frustration-Free Packaging.
MacBook Air, MagSafe power adapter, Micro-DVI to DVI adapter, Micro-DVI to VGA adapter, cleaning/polishing cloth, install/restore DVDs, printed documentation ....read more
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| Brand Dell Model 1720 List Price $1799.99 Price $1100.00 Buy Now |
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As one of the first of the mainstream computer manufacturers to develop a laptop around the new Intel Core Duo processor, Dell has much riding on the success of the new Inspiron 1720. The 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo processor will either sink or swim in Dells mainstream portables depending upon its reception here. Matched with 4GB of PC2-5300 DDR2 that promises to run even the thirstiest applications with aplomb, the major yardstick is not whether Core 2 Duo can keep pace with the Pentium M (Dothan), but whether it can perform without reducing battery life to minutes rather than hours. Yet having said that, it is easy to think that the Inspirons sole point of interest is the aforementioned CPU. You see, this is Dells attempt at an all-in-one laptop: a workhorse that sits as comfortably in office attire as it does in casuals. With fast-access email buttons, ample memory and a weight of 3.6kg, its a suitable office-based and on-the-go machine. Yet with Media Center bundled in, to give the control buttons at the foot of the casing something to do, and a 17in widescreen display, the Inspiron seems built for handling movies as comfortably as Excel spreadsheets. Visually, the arctic silver and black casing is an interesting reworking from Dell. The colour scheme and layout of the keyboard and tracker pad hint at a classiness that some might dismiss as tacky trend-chasing. But it actually works rather well, giving the screen a comfortable border in gentle silver rather than harsh black. ....read moreReviews
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Tags: 1720, 2.0GHz, Dell, Inspiron, Intel, Notebook, Widescreen | 
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| Brand Toshiba Model A215-S6820 List Price $906.99 Price $. Buy Now |
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The Satellite A215 series delivers cutting-edge technology that is built to match your lifestyle - mobile and multitasking. AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology incorporates high-performance and energy-efficient, superior graphics and wireless network performance. Take advantage of RAM to run your applications. There is also plenty of storage for all your MP3s, work, pictures and video files with a hard drive. The brilliant views of the WXGA display with TruBrite technology, brings games and movies to life. For the ultimate in media versatility, Toshiba's DVD Super Multi drive reads and writes up to 11 formats. Toshiba's Bridge Media Adapter simplifies transferring pictures and other digital data. The integrated 802.11b/g wireless LAN technology easily connects you via LAN networks at home, office, or on the road. USB ports, conveniently placed, add easy support of even the largest peripheral devices. ....read moreReviews
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Tags: A215-S6820, A215S6820, Satellite, TL64, Toshiba, Turion |
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| Brand Sony Model VGN-SR510G/H List Price $999.99 Price $999.99 Buy Now |
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Sony VAIO VGN-SR510G/h Notebook Intel Core 2 DuoT6670 (2.20GHz) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 320 GB HDD 4 GB of RAM ....read moreReviews
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Tags: 13.3Inch, Gray, Laptop, Sony, VAIO, VGN-SR510G/H, VGNSR510G/H, Windows |
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| Brand Acer Model List Price $599.00 Price $599.00 Buy Now |
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Gateway nv5807U - Processor Intel Core?2 Duo Dual-Core T6500 Processor1 (2.1GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)9 Operating System Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) with SP12 Memory 4096MB Dual-Channel DDR2 667MHz sDRAM Hard Drive 320GB SATA hard drive5 Chassis Chassis with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1759MB of Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, suppor ....read moreReviews
 
| Brand Sony Model VGN-NW240F/P List Price $729.99 Price $729.99 Buy Now |
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Sony VAIO VGN-NW240F/P Notebook Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 (2.20GHz) Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 320 GB HDD 4 GB of RAM ....read moreReviews
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Tags: 15.5Inch, Laptop, Pink, Sony, VAIO, VGN-NW240F/P, VGNNW240F/P, Windows |
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| Brand Dell Model E1505 List Price $1199.99 Price $1199.99 Buy Now |
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If you've been looking to go Core Duo on the cheap then wait no longer. PCMAG just busted out their Editor's Choice award on the 15.4-inch widescreen Dell Inspiron E1505 laptop. Good reason too, since their $1199 test model shipped pre-loaded with XP Media Center Edition 2005 (TV tuner costs extra), sporting a 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo, 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, 80GB (5400rpm) disk, 802.11b/g, Dual-layer DVD burner, and ATI Mobility Radion X1400 graphics -- not top of the line by any means, but oodles better than a lot of those integrated graphics craptops, and more likely to run Vista with some pep. PCMAG calls the E1505 perfect for people on a budget who appreciate technology which well, pretty much covers just about everyone we know. Knocks? Sure, the battery only managed about 3 hours. Righteous pricing indeed for this full featured and powerful kit. ....read moreReviews
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| Brand Sony Model List Price $. Price $979.00 Buy Now |
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The CW notebook's eye-catching glossy color graces its exterior as well as a gradient color on the palm rest to ensure that this PC makes a head-to-toe color coordinated impression. A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO(R) CW notebook is a slim, lightweight PC weighing only 5.3lbs. Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with Intel Centrino 2 processor technology and 4GB of system memory. Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M graphics. Stay connected to friends and family with real-time video conferencing using the integrated MOTION EYE camera and microphone with face-tracking technology. This is a colorful and fashionable 14 (diag.) notebook that expresses your personality and lets you enjoy multimedia entertainment, web surfing and meets all your computing needs in style. 14 LED Backlit Display (1366 x 768, 16 - 9 aspect ratio) Built-in MOTION EYE camera and microphone with face-tracking technology NVIDIA GeForce GT230M GPU with 512MB Dedicated and Total Graphics Memory of 2278MB Intel High Definition Audio DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN 802.11a/b/g/n Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth Technology (2.1 + EDR) 10/100 Base-T Ethernet LAN Built-in Memory Stick(R) Standard/Duo PRO with MagicGate(TM) Card Reader Built-in Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot ExpressCard 34 Slot Pointing Device - Electro-static touch pad Ports - 3 x USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, Microphone Input, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet Dimensions (Approx.) - 13.44(W) x 1.09 - 1.52(H) x 9.18(D) Weight (Approx.) - 5.3 lbs. (with standard capacity battery) ....read moreReviews
 
| Brand Lenovo Model 2242-8QU List Price $899.99 Price $1499.00 Buy Now |
