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Laptop markets are overcrowded with different brands and models. Every now and then new models of laptop, notebook and netbook enter into market. But when it comes to buy a laptop or notebook, obviously your choice will be a trusted name. Toshiba is one of them. Toshiba satellite A660 is the latest addition to their laptop range, which is yet to arrive. The price of satellite A660 is yet to declare.

Toshiba satellite A660 specifically designed for multimedia crowd. Now take a look at its specification. Toshiba satellite A660 will come with Intel core i3 or i5 or i7 processor, you can choose processor as per your need. Intel core ‘i’ series processors definitely provide good support to high definition activities and powerful games. When comes to graphic, this laptop from Toshiba will come with NVIDIA graphic either with 1GB or 512 MB; NVIDIA graphics already known for excellent graphic performance.

The 16” TruBrite HD LED backlit display of Toshiba satellite A660 has 1366 x 768 resolutions.

It will come with hard drive of 640 GB which provide ample storage; operating system includes Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. It also equipped with high memory.

For connectivity and other features, Toshiba satellite A660 will come with 4 USB ports, HDMI out, 5-1 card reader and optional Blu-ray drive. One can choose between Blu-ray or DVD SuperMulti optical drive. Along with this, it has Bluetooth and WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity.

Significant feature of Toshiba satellite A660

Most noteworthy feature of Toshiba satellite A660 is it will offer its user “USB Sleep-and-Music” which allow user to play music from an attached MP3 player via built-in Harman Kardon speakers even the system is in Sleep or Stand By mode.

Another characteristic feature of this satellite laptop is it authorizes it users to stream Flash videos from YouTube straight into DLNA-compatible TVs. For supporting the feature it has plugin for internet explorer.
These two features make Toshiba satellite A660 distinguishable from other similar multimedia laptop available in market.

Toshiba didn’t reveal the price of the laptop. The laptop is expected to arrive at UK market on June.

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Normally business computers and laptops are meant at the employers who don’t want high priced computers, they just are meant to get the work done at the least possible cost. The HP Elitebook 8440p introduces new trends into the market, the HP Elitebook 8440p is a powerful laptop and also very stylish at the same time. If you are one of those users who has to pass the laptop on to other guys for getting your work done then you cannot expect them to handle the laptop very carefully as you would, the premium package come very handy at that time, you need not pay a price to get it replaced, its all included in the package!

Features

The laptop has a 14 inch screen and weighs about 4.7 pounds, the laptop is not very portable as you might think, but it definitely has many features that you can get on much larger laptops. The HP Elitebook 8440p has Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 processors in full array, so that the power of the laptop is almost brutal. The customers have the option to choose if they want Intel integrated graphics or if they want to go with the Nvidia’s NVS 3100 graphics cards.

The HP Elitebook 8440p also contains Graphics media accelerator HD of Intel, 2.4 GHz of the Intel’s Core i5 CPU, 2 GB or RAM for increased speed, and 250 GB of hard drive space, so that you don’t run out of space that easily. Apart from these you get accessories like 2.0 megapixel of webcam, and a very handy fingerprint reader.

Battery Life: If you configure the HP Elitebook 8440p properly then you can get a battery life up to 24 hours! This is the leading battery backup in the industry. The battery uses Lithium ion technology that contains 6 cells, maximum of 2 batteries can be installed, the capacity of the battery is 55 Wh, and the estimated life (under certain usage conditions) is 6.5 hours approximately. However practically speaking the life the battery has lasted much lesser time while testing.

The fan noise of the notebook is at a very acceptable level, but we cannot say that the laptop is very silent.

Sound

The laptop is capable of producing some decent enough sound, but it is not suitable if you want to use it for music hearing purposes, the better option is using headphones.

Design

The design of the HP Elitebook 8440p is well planned, it has aluminum and platinum brushed finish and it is rugged so that the laptop is protected while traveling etc. To increase the durability, the enclosure is has a magnesium and aluminum.

Simply saying the HP Elitebook 8440p has a very official look and feel when compared to other models that are in the market but also very solid (both in structure and in design). The HP product testers say that the HP Elitebook 8440p can survive repeated drops from about 30 inches, it can bare the temperature of about 160 degrees, and it can bare a weight of about 300 pounds on the lid. The keyboard is also well protected, as it can bare liquid spills and drains easily.

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Toshiba proudly announces the newest addition into their line of business-class netbooks in the market – Toshiba Tecra M11 Notebook. As with all of the previous releases in the series, you can rest assured that it will offer the same quality stamp that the manufacturer has offered consumers all throughout the years. But in addition to the standard features, there are a few surprises in store for those who intend to use this laptop netbook for business purposes.

The technical specs of the Toshiba Tecra M11 Notebook is undoubtedly impressive boasting of an Intel Core i3/i5 series dual-core processor for optimum performance. Meanwhile, you can also enjoy a brilliant display of picture and graphic quality using the Nvidia graphics NVS 2100M, Intel HD graphics, 2GB DDR3-1066 RAM, and hard drive space of 320GB. The 14-inch display screen is equipped with anti-glare coating that makes it convenient to use in basically all types of lighting conditions.

The laptop weighs only a total of 5.34 lbs, which add to its portability for you to bring it with you during business travels or long trips. It is equipped with a 6-cell battery that offers a default battery life of up to 5 and a half hours of usage. This laptop also features a mini DisplayPort that connect with any compatible device for display, such that you can enjoy picture quality of up to 2560 x 1000 resolution.

Other features include a built-in web camera, EasyGuard Technology, textured finish, optional Smart Card reader, and the ability to charge your smart phone even while your laptop is off.

Pros

*The Toshiba Tecra M11 notebook offers several ports that you can use to get the job done.

*The 14-inch display screen is equipped with LED backlit support such that you can experience pictures, movies, and display in cool, crisp colors.

*It is equipped with power-saving feature to conserve on your energy use.

*The EasyGuard Technology featured in this laptop model helps protect this electronic device from accidental spillage with its spill resistant keyboard and shock-absorbing design.

cons

*The standard battery life is a bit minimal for a business-class netbook at 5.5 hours of usage.

*If you want to avail of upgrades and more advanced processing features, you must be willing to pay for a higher price.

The Bottom Line

The Toshiba Tecra M11 notebook is the truest definition of a business-class laptop. While it has a few downsides, it performs an overall efficient job to ensure that you have this tool handy during important business presentations or other forms of virtual communication.

Take a look at some of the other laptop reviews available at starred reviews including cheapest netbooks .

The closest notebook you can think of is Toshiba A11 notebook, available at amazon in different configurations.

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The popularity of the Netbooks has been on the rise in recent times. Powered by Intel Atom processors these netbooks have smaller screens, large battery life, small memory and light weight. Ideally suited for home net surfers and sales persons the sales of these netbooks have been rising. Let us take a look at the 3 cheapest netbooks available in the market

Acer Aspire One AOD250-1151

This Acer netbook is available for $268 at Walmart in limited quantities in selected stores. Checkout at your nearest store if these are available. Powered by Intel Atom N270 processor at 1.60 GHz, these netbooks have Windows XP, that is  loved by a large  users. The netbook features a 10.1′ LCD screen and an integtaed 802.11b wireless.  The 1GB DDR2 memory is not great but will let you surf and do most routine works.

Asus 1005HA-MU17-BK 10.1″ Netbook

This netbook has the usual Intel Atom N270 processor running at 1.60 GHz. It has 10.1″ screen, 1GHz DDR2 memory, 250 GB Hard Disk and comes with integrated wifi. If you like Windows 7 then this netbook is the right choice for you  – priced at $283 and available at walmart.  The netbook is also available at  Amazon. Both walmart and Amazon both seem to match the price. So the choice is yours.

Asus Eee PC 1001P-MU17-BK

The  ASUS EE PC  with 802.11b/g WiFi, ( off course no 802.11n) . It comes without  Bluetooth. Its battery life is lower than the Eee PC 1005PE. However, its processor 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 CPU the 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, and 10.1 inch 1024 x 600 pixel display makes it and excellent starter netbook. It runs Windows 7 Starter and according to Asus  it can run for11 hours on a charge.  Check out   Asus Eee PC 1001P-MU17-BK at amazon for just $287 at the time of writing

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Asus G73JH-RBBX05 is a good laptop that has a 17 inch LCD screen that suits best for gaming purposes, this laptop is released in this year (2010) and it expected to make a lasting impression on the gamers due to its quality and good configuration. This laptop from ASUS comes with a 1.6Ghz Core i7 Intel processor, 500 GB hard drive so that there is enough space for storage, 6 GB for RAM that is perfect for gaming purposes, 1GB Graphics Card. The laptop comes with the latest operating system 64 bits Windows 7 home premium. The original laptop had more memory (8 Gb) and a Blu-ray disk combo reader but later this had been skimmed down as the price was reduced. Also there had been an adjustment in resolution; the original laptop had a very high resolution that is best suited for gaming purposes.

The previous gaming system that came from ASUS always had garish color schemes and flashing lights, but in this G73JH all those stuff is replaced by a matte black lid and The keyboard deck does not have glossy look anymore now it is replaced by a rubberized texture. The lid has an Asus logo and a Republic of Gamers emblem, and is silver in color. This laptop is quite large in comparison with other models and therefore not travels friendly the weight of the laptop is considerably good.

The three buttons that are at the top to the left of the keyboard each perform a different function, one of the buttons change the screen color modes, one of them activates twin turbo mode which activates instant over clocking, a feature which is not really needed for this model, one of then turn the blue light under the screen off.

To help those who are suffering with computer ergonomics, the keyboard of Asus G73JH-RBBX05 is elevated to 5 degrees. There are two big vents at the sides to help cool the components inside. The laptop is also very silent as there is a battery pack between the vents, even when the laptop runs for many hours, this setup help it to stay cool.

The Asus G73JH-RBBX05 has a very good sound system equipped with 2.1 speakers so that the sound will not distort when you increase it to the maximum level. However when you are playing a game or watching a movie it is best if you use a headset to enjoy the best sound effects.

Pros

This laptop is correctly configured and suitable for gaming purposes, and the performance of the laptop is very good. The price of the laptop is correct and it worth buying for what you get.

Cons

Some of the cons of the laptop Asus G73JH-RBBX05 are that, it has a very small keyboard when you take the size of the laptop into consideration; also the media controls of the laptop are not discrete. The power supply of the laptop is very large making it not very convenient while traveling. The port assessment is very basic.

Bottom Line

Overall, the laptop is very good and is suitable for gaming purposes, though there are some minor complaints about the design, the Asus G73JH-RBBX05 has a reasonable price, and performance is good and is a good replacement for the desktop computers.

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