Sony VAIO VGN-FE770G 15.4" Notebook PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5600, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD+-R Dbl Layer/DVD+/-RW Drive)

Elegantly styled, the Sony Vaio VGN-FE770G notebook PC is more than just a pretty face. It offers cutting-edge processing power from Intel's new Core 2 Duo line for outstanding multi-tasking performance as well as a tri-mode wireless LAN, enabling you to connect to a full assortment of 802.11a/b/g networks. A 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive and advanced DDR2 memory enable high-speed computing, resulting in sizzling performance for work and multimedia activities. It also features a bright widescreen 15.4-inch XBRITE-ECO LCD screen that offers excellent color purity even in the brightest daylight. And communicate with pals all around with world via VoIP calling and video conferencing using the built-in microphone and camera (with zoom function).

It's powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predcessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. The dual-execution core T5600 Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, and it features a 1.83 GHz speed, lightning quick 667 MHz system bus, and large 2 MB L2 cache.

With Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, you can view your movies and photos with stunning clarity and brilliant, true-to-life color. It also features a 120 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), multi-format, dual-layer DVD burner, Intel Graphic Media Accelerator 950 card with 128 MB of shared video RAM, memory card reader, ExpressCard/34 slot, and a wide selection of preloaded Sony multimedia software titles. This is Windows Vista capable PC, and it's also Windows Vista Premium ready.

The Basics

* Hard Drive: Large and in charge, the 120 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 20,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
* Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 processor has a 1.83 GHz processor speed, super-fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and large 2 MB L2 cache. (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 Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include:
o Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.
o Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.
o Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.
o Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.

* Memory: The 1 GB of built-in memory (PC4200, 533 MHz, DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x 512 MB) is a good start out of the box, but you'll want to maximize the 2 GB capacity of this machine to make your multimedia hum along.
* CD/DVD Drive: The double-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the following speeds: 4x for DVD+R DL, 4x for DVD-R DL, 8x for both single layer DVD+R/-R, 8x for single layer DVD+RW, 6x for single layer DVD-RW, and 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.
* Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 86-key keyboard (2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch) and electro-static two-button touchpad.

Screen, Graphics and Sound
The 15.4-inch WXGA LCD offers Sony's XBRITE-ECO display technology and has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The widescreen display gives increases the width of the notebook's display while giving the computer the form factor of a smaller computer, so it takes up less space on your desk or in your briefcase. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 128 MB of shared video memory. It also has an integrated audio card with Microsoft Windows sound system compatibility.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The FE770G features an integrated PRO/Wireless 3915ABG wireless LAN that's compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard/34 card slot (in addition to a traditional PCMCIA card slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connection options:

* 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
* 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
* 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (one Type II/Type I card)
* 1 ExpressCard/34 slot
* 1 VGA monitor out
* 1 S-Video out
* Stereo headphones/speakers/line-out
* Microphone/line-in
* 5-in-1 memory card adapter (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Secure Digital, MultiMedia, XD)

Preloaded System and Software
The pre-installed Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Update Rollup 2) is essentially Windows XP Professional Edition with a variety of tools to help you to create, organize, and enjoy digital media ranging from music to home movies to photo slide shows. It also comes loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: Click to DVD (DVD creation), SonicStage Mastering Studio (digital music), Vaio Media (network file sharing), DVgate Plus (digital video), and Image Converter (for PSP transfer). Other pre-loaded software includes Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements, Microsoft Digital Imaging (Starter Edition), Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Microsoft Works 8.5 (with word processing, spreadsheet, and calendar), Norton Internet Security (with 60-day subscription), Intervideo WinDVD, and Roxio DigitalMedia SE.

Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 14.4 x 10.8 x 1.4 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 6.2 pounds.

Power
It's powered by the VGP-BPS2B rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of between 2.5 and 4 hours (depending on usage).

Dell Latitude C610 1.2 GHz Pentium III Notebook PC with 256 MB RAM, 20 GB Hard Drive, and DVD/CD-ROM Drive

Built with the mobile business traveler in mind, the Dell Latitude C610 notebook PC is a great choice for budget-minded road warriors who need quick access to important spreadsheets and word processing documents. Weighing just 5.73 pounds, the C610 still packs a 14.1-inch LCD screen and a 1.2 GHz Pentium III processor into its compact chassis, ensuring that most applications run efficiently. The computer's 256 MB of standard memory and 20 GB hard drive are fairly minimal in today's computing climate, but are more than enough to handle most business tasks. Plus, users can expand the memory up to 1 GB to handle more sophisticated graphics software or video games, or to keep the computer humming smoothly when running several applications at once.

Adding to the notebook's value is an integrated DVD/CD-ROM drive, which functions either as a portable DVD player (8x read speed) or CD player (16x read speed) player, depending on your needs. Should users need to transfer or back up data, they can swap the drive for the included floppy drive (only one drive can be used at a time).

Business professionals will appreciate the 15-pin VGA monitor connection and S-video port, which make it easy to connect either to a larger external monitor or a TV for video presentations. Even without the larger screens, however, both DVDs and graphics applications still look sharp thanks to the notebook's 14.1-inch LCD display--which offers 1,024 x 768 resolution--and the ATI Mobility Radeon M6P graphics card (with 16 MB video memory). Audio-wise, the notebook boasts an integrated Cirrus Logic CS4205 sound card and built-in speakers, along with a microphone input and a headphone/speaker jack for connecting to external units.

Though the unit supports 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless networking (with a Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot), it doesn't come with a wireless card, so you'll need to purchase one separately to enjoy this feature. The remainder of the time, you can connect to the Internet via the built-in 56k modem, or join an integrated 10/100 Ethernet network to share info directly with other computers.

Peripheral connections stem from the USB 1.1 port (ideal for connecting to PDAs, MP3 players, printers, and more), the 9-pin serial port, the parallel port, and the PS/2 port (for an external keyboard or mouse). The unit also offers two PC card slots compatible with two Type I and Type II cards, in addition to a Type III card. Finally, the computer comes with a preinstalled Windows 2000 operating system.

The Latitude C610, which measures 12.6 by 1.46 by 10 inches (W x H x D), has been tested thoroughly and is in excellent working condition. It's also backed by a 90-day warranty on parts and labor.


Product Features

* Compact notebook computer with 1.2 GHz Pentium III processor and built-in 20 GB hard drive
* 256 MB internal RAM (expandable to 1 GB); DVD/CD-ROM combo drive with 8x DVD and 24x CD-ROM read speeds
* 14.1-inch LCD display with 1,024 x 768 resolution; ATI Mobility Radeon M6P graphics card
* Built-in 56k modem and 10/100 Ethernet port; supports Wi-Fi 802.11b wireless networking (card not included)
* Thoroughly tested and in top working condition; measures 12.6 x 1.46 x 10 inches (W x H x D); 90-day warranty

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 1.2 GHz

Dell C610 P3 1.2ghz Laptop

The stylish Latitude C610 weighs only 2.57kgs (with floppy disk module) and is only 1.4" thick offering enhanced mobility and great performance with the latest Intel Pentium III processor - M combined with the Intel 830MP chipset. Powerful graphics with TFT screen, integrated modem and network cards with the option for Integrated Wireless LAN complete the picture.


Product Features

* 256mb ram
* 20gb hard drive
* cd-rom
* floppy drive
* windows 2000 pro

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 1 GHz Intel Pentium 4
* System Bus Speed: 133
* Number of Processors: 1
* RAM: 256 MB
* RAM Type: Unknown

Hard Drive

* Size: 10 GB
* Manufacturer: Portable
* Type: IDE

Graphics and Display

* Graphics RAM: 16 MB

Ports and Connectivity

* Modem: Fax / modem

Wireless

* Wireless Type: Infrared