Archive for the 'Cheap Laptops' Category

Lenovo is going to release the ThinkPad X100e, a 11.6-inch AMD-based ultraportable business laptop, according to leaked specifications.

Along with the AMD Athlon Neo MV40 1.6GHz single-core processor, RS780 chipset, and the 1366×768 display, the ThinkPad X100e includes up to 4GB of RAM, up to 320GB of hard drive space, a 3- or 6-cell battery for up to 5.1 hours of run time, optional 3G and GPS receivers, a full-size keyboard with trackpoint, a multi-touch trackpad, and Windows 7 or XP operating system

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Dell has released the 14-inch Vostro 1014 and and the 15.6″ Vostro 1015, the new affordable laptops for business users.

The notebooks include 1280×720 anti-glare LED backlight displays, Intel’s Core 2 Duo or Celeron processors, the Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, up to 320GB of hard drive space, a DVD burner, a 6-cell battery, optional 2MP web camera, a single speaker, 802.11b/g WiFi, Ethernet LAN, and 56k modem connections, four USB ports, an ExpressCard/34 slot, a 5-in-1 card reader, a VGA output, and a Firewire port.

The Vostro 1014 and 1015 come with Windows Vista or Windows 7 pre-installed and start at $429 at dell.com.

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The HP Compaq Presario CQ61Z is a recently released 15.6-inch series laptop, advertised as a classic style notebook for easy everyday computing.

The Compaq Presario CQ61Z comes with the AMD Sempron single core M100 or AMD dual core CPUs (M300, M320, M500 or M520), the ATI Radeon HD 4200 integrated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, up to 500GB of hard drive space, and a DVD burner or optional Blu-ray combo drive.

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Walmart will be offering the HP Pavilion G60-519WM 15.6-inch laptop for $298 on November 7, according to the retailer’s ads.

The Pavilion G60-519WM includes the Intel Celeron 900 processor at 2.2GHz, the GMA 4500M integrated graphics, 3GB of DDR2 memory, a 250GB hard drive, a DVD burner, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, a 56k modem, two USB ports, a VGA output, and Windows 7 Home Premium OS.

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The Toshiba Satellite T115 is an 11.6-inch mini-laptop that belongs to the new Satellite T100 ultra-thin series.

The 3.5-pound T115 is powered by the Intel Pentium SU4100 or Celeron 743 ultra-low voltage processor and features DDR3 memory, a hard drive with 250GB or more storage space, a 6-cell battery delivering up to 9 hours of battery life, a 1366×768 LED backlight display, and Windows 7 operating system. The laptop does not include a built-in optical drive.

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Walt Disney’s netbook for children - the Disney Netpal - is now available in the US, at Toys “R” Us stores, Amazon, and other retailers.

The Netpal is produced by Asustek and features an 8.9-inch 1024 x 600 display, the Intel Atom N270 CPU at 1.6GHz, 1GB of RAM, a 16GB solid state drive or a 160GB hard drive, depending on model, WiFi connection, a 5-hour battery life, and Windows XP OS with a custom Disney interface with more than 10 customizable themes inspired by popular Disney characters.

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HP launched today the Mini 311, an 11.6-inch netbook based on Nvidia’s ION platform.

Along with the 1366×768 LED-backlight display, the 3.2-pound Mini 311 sports the 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, the ION LE graphics with support for full 1080i/p HD decoding, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB HDD, a 6-cell battery, and a 92% of full-size keyboard.

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The Acer Aspire 1410 11.6-inch ultraportable laptop, formerly known as the Aspire Timeline 1810T, is now available for purchase in the US.

Cost Central has in stock the sapphire blue Aspire 1410-8414 model, featuring the Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 1.4GHz ultra-low voltage processor, the GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics managing the 1366×768 LED-backlight display, 2GB of DDR2 RAM upgradeable to 4GB, a 250GB hard drive, and a 6-cell battery providing “up to 6 hours” of run time. The 1410 notebook does not have a built-in optical drive.

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Dell has launched the Inspiron 11z, a new ultraportable laptop that features an 11.6-inch display and an Intel Celeron ultra-low voltage processor.

The 3-pound Dell Inspiron 11z measures 1″ thin. Along with the Celeron 723 at 1.2GHz and the GS45 chipset with Intel’s integrated graphics, the notebook includes 2GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a 3-cell battery, and Windows Vista Home Premium OS. The system doesn’t feature a built-in optical drive.

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Newegg now offers the Acer Aspire AS5516-5474 15.6-inch laptop for a discounted price of $290.

The Aspire AS5516-5474 includes the AMD Athlon 64 TF-20 1.6GHz processor, the ATI Radeon X1200 integrated graphics, 2GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB hard drive, a DVD burner, and a battery life of “up to 2.5 hours”. The display has a resolution of 1366×768 pixels.

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Sony released today the VAIO W Series 10.1-inch netbook.

Along with a 1366 x 768 LED backlit display, the Sony VAIO W features Intel’s Atom N270 1.6GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive with Windows XP pre-installed and a 3- or 6-cell battery.

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Gateway’s new NV Series affordable entertainment laptops are now available at retailers in the US.

The 15.6-inch Gateway NV comes in a variety of configurations that include the AMD Athlon 64 X2, AMD Turion X2 or Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 500GB of hard drive space, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, a DVD burner or Blu-ray optical drive, a built-in web camera, an HDMI output, and Dolby Sound Room technology. The models with AMD CPUs feature the ATI Mobility Radeon 3200 HD graphics, whereas the Intel-based systems include the GMA 4500MHD GPU.

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Hewlett-Packard announced today the newly designed HP Mini 5101 10.1-inch netbook, featuring the Intel Atom N280 CPU at 1.66GHz, up to 320GB HDD at 7,200rpm or an 80GB solid state drive, Windows XP Home or SUSE Linux OS, and a 4-cell or 6-cell battery.

The LED backlight display has a resolution of 1024-by-600 or 1366-by-768 pixels. It’s managed by the Intel GMA 950 video chip.

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Toshiba’s first netbook for the US market - the Mini NB205 series - is now available for purchase.

The netbook features a 10.1″ 1024×600 LED backlight display, the Intel Atom N280 CPU at 1.66GHz, Intel’s GMA 950 integrated graphics, 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB hard drive with Windows XP installed, “full-sized keyboard and large touchpad”, and a 6-cell battery for “up to 9 hours” of run time.

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Hewlett-Packard’s recently announced netbook, the 10.1-inch HP Mini 110 XP is available for purchase starting today.

The Mini 110 XP runs Windows XP OS and comes with an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz or N280 1.66GHz processor, the GMA 950 integrated graphics, 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB hard drive or up to 32GB of solid state drive storage, and a 3- or 6-cell battery. An optional Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video Accelerator for 1080p video content is expected to be available in July.

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