en-us http://www.productwiki.com/laptops/ Featured content from ProductWiki. Hottest products, active discussions, recent articles, and hot links. http://www.productwiki.com/apple-macbook-air/ Apple announced the new MacBook Air as the world's thinnest laptop at MacWorld in San Francisco on January 15th, 2008. Its thickness varies from 0.16" to 0.76" as measured from different points along its edge and weighs about 3 lbs. It features a 13.3" LED backlit display, a full-size backlit keyboard, and an oversized multi-touch trackpad. Apple has made use of several new technologies and design features to create an ultra-thin form factor laptop. It does not include an optical media drive. Specifications 13.3" widescreen LED backlit display 1.6 GHz Standard, 1.8 GHz Option -- Intel Core 2 Duo 2... Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:48:00 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/apple-macbook-air/ http://www.productwiki.com/hp-mini-1000/ Announced in late October 2008, just days after the 2133 Mini-Note had seen major price cuts, a new HP netbook has been announced. Featuring a plastic case and an optionally larger, yet cheaper 10.2" screen - the HP Mini 1000 and MIE Linux are two competitively priced options powered by the Intel Atom, unlike their older Via powered relatives. Featuring the same old 1.6GHz Atom N270, the standard 1024 x 600 resolution, 512 to 2GB of DDR2 RAM and a 8 or 16GB SSD or 60GB HDD, the Mini 1000 and MIE Linux are standard fare for netbooks. Priced at $379-699... Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:56:42 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/hp-mini-1000/ http://www.productwiki.com/asus-eee-pc/ The Asus Eee PC is a value priced ultra-portable notebook series based off of Asus' own hardware and software specifications. The Eee PC is a fully operational computer, however the budget price and small form factor limit the performance capabilities. Various configurations are available, with the standard being a 900MHz Celeron M processor, 512MB or RAM and 4GB of solid state memory. More recently Asus has released models based on the new Intel Atom processor, that, with its improved chipset has improved overall performance and cut power consumption. The series has also seen a move to larger 9 and 10" models... Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:12:13 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/asus-eee-pc/ http://www.productwiki.com/apple-macbook/ Introduced on October 14th 2008, the new 6th generation MacBook included a revolutionary redesign rather than standard evolutionary update process that is seen with previous generations. This redesign brings the MacBook closer to the MacBook Pro in almost all respects, and forced Apple to play the dangerous game of removing key standard features such as Firewire in order to artificially influence consumer and prosumer buying patterns. Due the wide variety of updated (specific updates are listed below) the price of the MacBook – one which usually remains static even when updates are released - has also been updated. The price has... Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:23:43 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/apple-macbook/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-l355-s7817/ The Toshiba Satellite L355-S7817 is part of Toshiba's Satellite L350 Series and features a 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor, Intel GMA X3100 graphics engine, 3 GB of DDR2 memory, and a 160 GB hard drive. Specifications 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2390 17" Widescreen Trubrite LCD Display (1440x900 resolution) Graphics: Intel GMA X3100  3 GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM 160 GB SATA Hard drive  Weight: 7.3 lbs Dual-layer DVD-RW WLAN, 56k modem, 10/100 LAN Full sized keypad with 10-key numberpad Built-in webcam, microphone, and stereo speakers 3 x USB ports, 1 x Expresscard slot, 5-in-1 SD card reader Windows Vista Home Included 1 year limited warranty Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:01:47 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-l355-s7817/ http://www.productwiki.com/hewlett-packard-2133-mini-note-pc/ The Mini-Note PC by Hewlett Packard is the company's first venture into the low-priced, ultra-compact laptop market. The Mini-Note tries to establish itself as a higher-end version with an 8.9" screen and full size keyboard. They also offer configuration options such as operating system, processor, RAM and harddrive. This can make the price range from $499 to $749, making it more expensive than the competition. Hewlett Packard also chose an aluminum chassis for the Mini-Note to  give it a slightly upscale look. More recently HP has cut prices on the original Mini-Note PC in what people believe is a move to... Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:42:33 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/hewlett-packard-2133-mini-note-pc/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-pro-s300/ The Toshiba Satellite Pro S300 series is designed as a desktop-replacement laptop computer for business environments. The Satellite Pro S300 series is positioned above Toshiba’s entry-level L300 business series offerings, providing more performance and features for a higher price. The S300 series is only outdone by the L350 series, by differentiating itself with a larger 17” display. Specifically, the S300 EZ2501, EZ2502 and EZ2503 models are powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processors, feature 15.4-inch 1280 x 800 resolution widescreen displays and support up to 3GB of DDR2 RAM. While none of these models offer SSD storage, the S300 series does... Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:10:45 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-pro-s300/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-l350-series/ The Toshiba Satellite L350 is an affordable series of laptops designed for customers who are on a budget and is a step-up from Toshiba's Satellite L300 series.  The laptop is meant to act as a desktop replacement due to it's 17" widescreen display, full sized keypad with 10-key numberpad, and weight of approximately 7 pounds.  The Satellite L350 series comes with up to 4GB memory, an up to 200 GB hard drive, and a dual-layer (+/-) DVD writer.  It also includes WLAN, a built-in webcam and microphone, Windows Vista Home, and a 1 year warranty. Specifications 17" Widescreen Trubrite LCD Display (1440x900 resolution) Up to 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM Up to 200 GB SATA... Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:32:04 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-l350-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-tecra-m10/ The Toshiba Tecra M10 is a laptop based on the Intel Centrino 2 technology and supports Intel Core 2 Duo Processors. The configurable M10 includes a base P8400 2.26GHz processor, 1GB of PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM, a 120GB hard drive at 5400 RPM, and an nVidia Quadro NVS 150M with TurboCache and 256MB of dedicated graphics memory. The Tecra M10 also has a 14.1” screen capable of 1440 x 900 resolution, as well as an integrated webcam, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth(optional), Gigabit Ethernet, 3 USB ports, DVI-D and VGA video outputs, and both serial and Firewire ports. In addition, it features a Smart Card... Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:52:31 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-tecra-m10/ http://www.productwiki.com/apple-macbook-pro/ The fifth generation Apple Macbook Pro was announced and released on October 14, 2008. New to the Macbook Pro line, over the 4th generation, is the inclusion of a multi-touch glass trackpad (no mouse button) with new gestures for app switching, Macbook Air aluminum stylings, and a glossy screen similar to the last iMac computers. The Macbook Pro has been slimmed down slightly, no coming in at 0.95 inches thick, but is now slightly heavier at 5.5 lbs. The Macbook Pro has a new internal structured, rumoured to be called "brick", that includes room for NVIDIA's 9400M GPU + chipset and... Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:09:49 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/apple-macbook-pro/ http://www.productwiki.com/dell-inspiron-1525/  The Dell Inspiron 1525 released at the beginning of 2008, is a 15.4" laptop that is the successor to the Inspiron 1520 and is intended to be a mainstream laptop for budget-minded people. Compared to the 1520 the 1520 sees a 20% reduction in size and drops around half a pound to come in at 6 pounds, about standard for this price-range and size. From a specifications perspective it's the standard fare with Core 2 Duo processor and integrated graphics - it must be noted that there's no option for discrete graphics cards - with a 1280x800 resolution screen. The standout... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:23:25 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/dell-inspiron-1525/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-l305-s5883/ The Toshiba Satellite L305-S5883 is part of Toshiba's Satellite L300 Series and features a 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Intel GMA X3100 graphics engine, 3 GB of DDR2 memory, and a 250 GB hard drive. Specifications 2.0 GHz Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T5750 15.4" Widescreen Trubrite LCD Display (1280x800 resolution) Graphics: Intel® GMA X3100 3 GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM 250 GB SATA Hard drive  Weight: 5.67 lbs Dual-layer DVD-RW WLAN, 56k modem, 10/100 LAN 3 x USB ports, 1 x Expresscard slot, 5-in-1 SD card reader Windows Vista Home Included 1 year limited warranty Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:02:19 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-l305-s5883/ http://www.productwiki.com/dell-precision-m4400/ The Dell Precision M4400 is a laptop that functions as a mobile workstation. In size, it sits between the M6300 and the M2400, weighing in at under 6 lbs.  Withe the Intel Core 2 Duo processors and its advanced graphic capabilities, many reviewers say that the M4400 can handle the graphic needs of CAD or other design projects. Like the other members of the Dell Precision family the M4400 is built for rugged use and engineered for performance. Features Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 CPU Speed: 2.26GHz 15.4” Wide WXGA (1280x800) Display Graphics:NVIDIA Quadro FX 770M, 512MB Memory:2.0GB, DDR2-800 SDRAM Primary... Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:50:15 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/dell-precision-m4400/ http://www.productwiki.com/asus-eee-pc-1000ha/ The latest addition to the Eee PC 1000 series, Asus has focused on providing the best bang for the buck with the 1000HA. Featuring the 1000 series' body size (the same as the smaller 7" model), a 10" LED backlit screen with a resolution of 1024 by 600 pixels, and a 1.6GHz atom processor, the 1000HA comes with a cheaper and more reasonable 160GB 4200rpm hard disk, 1GB of DDR2 memory, standard wireless (B/G), a 1.3MP webcam and a 6 cell battery. Rated at 6-7 hours of runtime, the 1000HA is set to sell for an attractive $429.99 - much... Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:17:33 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/asus-eee-pc-1000ha/ http://www.productwiki.com/asus-eee-pc-900ha/ The latest addition to the Eee PC 900 series, Asus has focused on providing the best bang for the buck with the 900HA. Featuring the 900 series' body size (the same as the smaller 7" model), a 8.9" LED backlit screen with a resolution of 1024 by 600 pixels, and a 1.6GHz atom processor, the 900HA comes with a cheaper and more reasonable 160GB 4200rpm hard disk, 1GB of DDR2 memory, standard wireless (B/G), a 0.3MP webcam and a 4 cell battery. Rated at 4-5 hours of runtime, the 900HA is set to sell for an attractive $349.99 - much more... Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:11:41 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/asus-eee-pc-900ha/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-tecra-m9/ The Toshiba Tecra M9, an upgrade from the Terra M5, is a business-grade notebook that uses the 800MHz Santa Rosa Intel platform combined with a Mobile Intel P965 Express Chipset operating alongside an Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Equipped with a T8100(2.1GHz) processor and 1GB of PC2-5300 DDR 667MHz SDRAM that are both lodged underneath the magnesium alloy lid, the Tecra M9 is recognized as an affordable, durable, and effective solution for business travelers. It also features 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, Gigabit LAN, a 160GB hard drive operating at 5400rpm,  and an Ultra Slimbay DVD-SuperMulti drive that supports up to 11... Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:54:31 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-tecra-m9/ http://www.productwiki.com/hp-compaq-6530s-notebook-pc/ The Compaq 6530s is a line of 14" business-class notebooks from HP released in fall of 2008 and is based on Intel technology. For more information refer to the full HP Compaq 6x3x Series report. Features Processor Options:  Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB), Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB), Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB), Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5870 (2.00 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB), Intel Core 2... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:11:03 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/hp-compaq-6530s-notebook-pc/ http://www.productwiki.com/apple-macbook-5th-gen/ The successor to Apple's consumer laptop iBook line, the MacBook has become popular with students and home users. The biggest drawback is the lack of a dedicated video chip (the iBooks all used some nVidia chipset). However, with the raw processing power offered by the Core 2 Duo, for most, this isn't an issue. The Macbook features a 13.3" glossy LCD screen and comes in two Intel Core 2 Duo processor options: either 2.1 GHz or 2.4 GHz. Features CPU: 2.1GHz or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed 800MHz frontside bus... Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:30:12 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/apple-macbook-5th-gen/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-l305d-s5873/ The Toshiba Satellite L305-S5873 is part of Toshiba's Satellite L300 Series and features a 2.0 GHz AMD Turion X2 processor, ATI Radeon 3100 graphics engine, 2 GB of DDR2 memory, and a 160 GB hard drive. Specifications 2.0 GHz AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor 15.4" Widescreen Trubrite LCD Display (1280x800 resolution) Graphics: ATI Radeon 3100 2 GB DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM 160 GB SATA Hard drive  Weight: 5.5 lbs Dual-layer DVD-RW WLAN, 56k modem, 10/100 LAN 3 x USB ports, 1 x Expresscard slot, 5-in-1 SD card reader Windows Vista Home Included 1 year limited warranty Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:24:30 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-l305d-s5873/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-pro-s300-ez2501/ The Toshiba Satellite Pro S300-EZ2501 is the base model of the S300 desktop-replacement laptop computers designed for business environments. The Satellite Pro S300 series is positioned above Toshiba’s entry-level L300 business series offerings, providing more performance and features for a higher price. The S300 series is only outdone by the L350 series, by differentiating itself with a larger 17” display. Specifically, the S300-EZ2501 is powered by a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, features a 15.4” 1280 x 800 resolution widescreen display and sports 2GB of DDR2 RAM. While the EZ2501 does not come equipped with SSD storage, this laptop does... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:29:28 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-pro-s300-ez2501/ http://www.productwiki.com/hp-compaq-6530b-notebook-pc/ The Compaq 6530b is a line of 14" business-class notebooks from HP released in fall of 2008 and is based on Intel technology. For more information refer to the full HP Compaq 6x3x Series report. Features Processor Options:  Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9600 (2.80 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB), Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB), Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB), Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB), Intel® Celeron® Processor... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:39:45 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/hp-compaq-6530b-notebook-pc/ http://www.productwiki.com/msi-ex400/ The EX400 is a new Centrino 2 based laptop from MSI, targeted at those interested in the latest technology packed with a mobile but productive screen size. With a 14.1" screen, and weighing only 4.85 pounds, the EX400 does not compete with ultra portable options, but it remains fairly mobile and much more powerful. Containing the latest Intel Core 2 Duos, the best in connectivity options and an ATI Radeon HD3450 with 256MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, the EX400 is not without its pitfalls: only using 512MB or 1GB of older and slower DDR2 ram, compared to the faster, more expensive DDR3... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:18:57 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/msi-ex400/ http://www.productwiki.com/dell-latitude-e5500/ Dell Latitude E5500 is the entry model in the Latitude series. Although it is designed to be a cost-effective business tool, it still comes equipped with the essential Latitude features. Such features like the ControlPoint for security, Dell Latitude ON allowing for quick access to email, calendar and Internet and Dell ImageDirect for simplified management of mobile assets. Designed as a road-warrior, the E5500 comes with a 15.4” display, 6 hours of battery life with the standard battery cell, and weighs 6.36lbs. All other specs are essentially the same as the E5400 which comes with a 14.1” display and is therefore a tad lighter. Processor in... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:30:47 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/dell-latitude-e5500/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-tecra-a9/ The Toshiba Tecra A9 is a step up from the Tecra A10 and based on a Mobile Intel 965 Express Chipset. Furthermore, the A9 can be customized with either an Intel Core 2 Duo T8100(2.1GHz) or T8300(2.4GHz), and up to 4GB of RAM. Equipped with a 15.4” wide-screen TFT LCD display, the Tecra A9 can also display a resolution up to 1680 x 1050 in WSXGA+.  In addition, it includes an 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi adapter, Bluetooth capability, an Ethernet LAN port, an 8x DVD drive, and a docking connector. The Toshiba Tecra A9, weighing approximately 6.3lbs, also features a 5100mAh Lithium Ion... Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:52:40 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-tecra-a9/ http://www.productwiki.com/dell-precision-m2400/ The Dell precision M2400 is a laptop computer that Dell touts as a mobile workstation.  Reviewers agree that it targets the engineering and digital media content creation crowd. The M2400 is part of the precision M series with a 14.1 in. display and weighs only 4.7 lbs. making the M2400 Dell's lightest workstation to date.  Designed for business, the M2400 offers a variety of advanced technology features including 8GB RAM to support demanding tasks such as video editing, animation and CAD manipulation. It also has advanced 3D Graphics and the latest generation of Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Features Advanced 3D graphics with an... Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:04:09 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/dell-precision-m2400/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-pro-s300-ez2502/ The Toshiba Satellite Pro S300-EZ2502 is the middle model of the S300 desktop-replacement laptop computers designed for business environments. The Satellite Pro S300 series is positioned above Toshiba’s entry-level L300 business series offerings, providing more performance and features for a higher price. The S300 series is only outdone by the L350 series, by differentiating itself with a larger 17” display. Specifically, the EZ2502 model is differentiated from the EZ2501 with the inclusion of a speedier 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a faster 1066MHz front side bus. The EZ2502 also features a 15.4” 1280 x 800 resolution widescreen display and... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:29:43 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-pro-s300-ez2502/ http://www.productwiki.com/emachines-emd620-5777/ Ever since the introduction of the netbook there have been those who have complained the prices of the miniature laptops begin to approach those of more powerful budget laptops the second you deviate from only the bottom of the barrel netbook options. Never has this been more true with the new eMachines eMD620-5777. Introduced in late October 2008 - set to launch on November 1st - the 14.1" laptop will feature a mixture of both laptop and netbook into a package that doesn't cost much more than the set $399 price point for the netbook segment. Featuring a 15W single core... Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:06:58 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/emachines-emd620-5777/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-vaio-ns-series/ Introduced in the middle of September 2008, the Vaio NS series is a small series of inexpensive 15.4" media laptops from Sony aimed at Blu-ray fans and consumers who desire Vaio brand quality without the generally high accompanying cost. Made up of two models, the VGN-NS140 and VGN-NS190 both utilize the same aging 5000-series Intel Core 2 Duo processors, the fairly recent high-definition capable Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics adapter and 250GB hard drives for storage. The lower end VGN-NS140 features 3GB of RAM and a DVD writing drive, while the higher end VGN-NS190 model features 4GB of RAM and a Blu-ray... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:34:45 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-vaio-ns-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/asus-eee-s101/ Ever since the introduction of the EEE PC line there have been those who have desired a more luxurious version of the Asus netbook. Introduced not long after the N10 - an EEE PC with dedicated graphics card, more advanced speakers and higher vertical resolution (to mention a few things) - the EEE S101 is yet another take on a more refined netbook laptop. Less technically impressive than the N10, the S101 goes in the other direction, fitting in the same processor, 10.2” screen and the run-of-the-mill 901 features into a slimmer and lighter brushed aluminum enclosure - only 0.75” thick,... Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:43:27 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/asus-eee-s101/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-l300-series/ The Toshiba Satellite L300 series is an affordable family of entry-level laptops designed for customers who are on a budget.  The laptop is recommended by Toshiba to act as a desktop replacement with it's 15.4" widescreen display and weight of approximately 5.5 pounds, however it's still compact enough to be somewhat portable.  The Satellite L300 series comes with up to 3GB memory, an up to 250 GB hard drive, and a dual-layer (+/-) DVD writer.  They also include WLAN, a built-in webcam and microphone, Windows Vista, and a 1 year warranty. Specifications 15.4" Widescreen Trubrite LCD Display (1280x800 resolution) Up to 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM Up to 250 GB SATA Hard drive  Weight: starting at 5.5 lbs... Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:02:33 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-satellite-l300-series/