Apple MacBook Air Fall 2010 (Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz, 128GB SSD, 13.3-inch) Read more: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/apple-macbook-air-fall/4505-3121_7-

The good: Apple's MacBook Air is thin and powerful enough to use as a mainstream laptop. It has an excellent battery and includes an SD card slot.
The bad: The Air has limited connections compared with other 13-inch laptops, and its keyboard isn't backlit. It's outclassed by the new MacBook Pro line.
The bottom line: The second generation of Apple's MacBook Air fixes many of our issues with the ambitious original, adding more USB ports, an SD card slot, and a more powerful processor.
Review:
Apple's original ultrathin MacBook Air was the very definition of a specialty laptop: its alluring design was offset by a limited number of connections and an underpowered CPU, making it truly useful for only a small fraction of users. The second generation of the 13-inch MacBook Air addresses most of our issues with the Air, adding a second USB port, an SD card slot, a higher-resolution display, and better CPUs.

To maximize battery life, this new MacBook Air moves to an SSD-only hard drive, and like the 11-inch version we reviewed last year, the system starts up in a flash and wakes up from its sleep state even faster.
All these improvements don't come cheap, however. At $1,299 (and up), this is a premium-priced laptop, and it feels even more so when you consider that the 11-inch Air and standard white MacBook are available for $999 (to say nothing of the $499 iPad).
If you can survive without a built-in optical drive, and don't need more than the two USB ports provided, we'd be tempted to say we'd grab this 13-inch MacBook Air over the more powerful 13-inch MacBook Pro, because its slim, lightweight design makes it a lot easier to carry around, but keep in mind that the newly refreshed 13-inch MacBook Pro (with Intel's latest Core i-series CPUs) both is much more powerful and has better battery life.
Price as reviewed $1,299
Processor 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory 2GB, 1,066MHz DDR3
Hard drive 128GB SSD
Chipset MCP89
Graphics Nvidia GeForce 320M
Operating system OS X 10.6.6 Snow Leopard
Dimensions (WD) 12.8x8.9 inches
Height 0.11-0.68 inches
Screen size (diagonal) 13.3 inches
System weight / Weight with AC adapter 2.3/2.7 pounds
Category thin and light
This second-generation MacBook Air looks and feels a lot like the original at first glance. Both the 11-inch and 13-inch versions of the Air have the same thickness, ranging from 0.11 inch to 0.68 inch, but spread over the larger footprint of the 13-inch chassis, this model seems especially thin.
At the same time, the rigid aluminum construction makes the Air feel sturdy enough to just throw in a bag and carry along with you. The trade-off there is that the 13-inch Air feels a bit heavier than its thin body would lead you to expect, especially compared with its 11-inch cousin or an iPad.
The large island-style keyboard and trackpad (which is the same glass version found on other MacBooks) both work very well, although the function keys at the very top are small. The F5 key is the only function key missing an alternate function; on other MacBooks (including the original MacBook Air), it's for the keyboard backlight. It's a shame it's missing here, as we've become used to it in Apple laptops, and it's genuinely useful for couch-based computing at night.
Despite the move by other laptop makers to larger clickpad-style touch pads, we have yet to find a touch pad that comes close to the MacBook's, especially as Apple provides for useful three- and four-finger gestures. The pad is hinged at the top, allowing the entire pad to click down, but we prefer traditional tapping (which is off by default and must be activated in the Preferences menu).
While the original MacBook Air has a then-standard 1,280x800-pixel screen resolution, this new version bumps that up to 1,440x900 pixels, although, unlike the 11-inch MacBook Air, this is not a 16:9 display. The screen area lacks the edge-to-edge glass over a black bezel found in other MacBooks; instead the screen is surrounded by a thick silver bezel, which is one of the only aesthetic issues we had with the system. Interestingly, the newer 13-inch MacBook Pro keeps the lower 1,280x800 resolution, making this the highest-res 13-inch laptop Apple makes.
Apple MacBook Air Average for category [thin and light]
Video Mini-DisplayPort VGA plus HDMI or DisplayPort
Audio Stereo speakers, headphone jack Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks
Data 2 USB 2.0, SD card reader 3 USB 2.0, SD card reader
Expansion None None
Networking Ethernet (via USB dongle), 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional mobile broadband
Optical drive None DVD burner
Doubling the USB ports over the original Air from one to two is a welcome gesture, as is adding an SD card slot (but the smaller 11-inch version lacks that). Those additions take the MacBook Air from being a narrow-audience speciality system to a laptop that's useful enough for almost anyone.
That said, there are still some missing features that will rule the MacBook Air out for you if you absolutely need them; dedicated VGA or HDMI outputs are no-shows (you'll need an aftermarket adapter for the Mini-DisplayPort jack), as is onboard Ethernet (available via a $29 USB adaptor) or a built-in 3G wireless antenna. An external optical drive is available for an extra $79, but there's no Blu-ray option for MacBooks.
The base configuration of the 13-inch MacBook Air includes a 1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU (not the current Core i-series), 2GB of RAM, and a 128GB solid-state drive. You can add another 2GB of RAM for $100, or trade up to a package that includes a faster 2.13GHz processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD for $1,799.
The Core 2 Duo/Nvidia 320M combo is similar to what you'd find in the current $999 white MacBook (although this is a ULV version of the Core 2 Duo in this case). Though it's not as fast as a non-ULV laptop, the MacBook Air is zippy enough for everyday use, and feels much closer to mainstream performance than the original Air.

However, almost immediately after we tested this particular system, the new generation of MacBook Pro laptops was released. The Intel Sandy Bridge CPUs in those systems is a big step up from this (or almost any other previous-gen laptops). If you need raw power, a 13- or 15-inch Pro is the way to go.
Juice box
Apple MacBook Air Average watts per hour
Off (60%) 0.24
Sleep (10%) 0.43
Idle (25%) 3.73
Load (05%) 26.71
Raw kWh number 21.51
Annual power consumption cost 2.44
Annual power consumption cost
Apple MacBook Air 13.3-inch
$2.44
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i5 Sandy Bridge 13.3-inch - 2.3GHz
$3.92
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i7 Sandy Bridge 13.3-inch - 2.7GHz
$4.17
Apple's MacBooks have always been near the top of our battery life charts, and this new 13-inch Air is no exception. Not that we'd expect anything different from a device that's probably more battery under the hood than anything else. At 4 hours and 38 minutes, that's better than nearly any (pre-Sandy Bridge) 13-inch laptop we've tested, although maybe a little short for all-day computing. Note, however, that the subsequently released 2011 edition of the 13-inch MacBook Pro ran for more than 90 minutes longer.
Service and support from Apple is always a dual-edged sword. Apple includes a one-year parts and labor warranty, but only 90 days of telephone support. Upgrading to a full three-year plan under AppleCare will cost an extra $249 and is pretty much a must-buy, considering the proprietary nature of Apple products. Support is also accessible through a well-stocked online knowledge base, video tutorials, and e-mail with customer service, or through in-person visits to Apple's retail store Genius Bars, which, in our experience, have always been fairly frustration-free encounters.
Multimedia multitasking test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i7 Sandy Bridge 13.3-inch - 2.7GHz
216
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i5 Sandy Bridge 13.3-inch - 2.3GHz
239
Apple MacBook Air 13.3-inch
926
Adobe Photoshop CS3 image-processing test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i7 Sandy Bridge 13.3-inch - 2.7GHz
68
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i5 Sandy Bridge 13.3-inch - 2.3GHz
78
Apple MacBook Air 13.3-inch
149
Apple iTunes encoding test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i7 Sandy Bridge 13.3-inch - 2.7GHz
92
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i5 Sandy Bridge 13.3-inch - 2.3GHz
99
Apple MacBook Air 13.3-inch
176
Video playback battery drain test (in minutes)
(Longer bars indicate better performance)
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i7 Sandy Bridge 13.3-inch - 2.7GHz
418
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i5 Sandy Bridge 13.3-inch - 2.3GHz
402
Apple MacBook Air 13.3-inch
298
Find out more about how we test laptops.
System configurations:
Apple MacBook Air 13.3-inch
OS X 10.6.6 Snow Leopard; 1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo; 2,048MB DDR3 SDRAM 1,066MHz; 256MB Nvidia GeForce GT 320M; 128GB Apple SSD
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i5 13.3-inch
2.3GHz OS X 10.6.6 Snow Leopard; 2.3GHz Intel Core i5; 4,096MB DDR3 SDRAM 1,333MHz; 384MB (Shared) Intel HD 3000; 320GB Hitachi 5,400rpm
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i7 13.3-inch
2.7GHz OS X 10.6.6 Snow Leopard; 2.7GHz Intel Core i7; 4,096MB DDR3 SDRAM 1,066MHz; 384MB (Shared) Intel HD 3000; 500GB Hitachi 5,400rpm

Dell XPS 15-L502X (Intel Core i7-2630, 2011)

The good: Dell's new XPS 15 offers a high-resolution screen and excellent JBL speakers. Intel's new Core i-series CPUs and Nvidia graphics are standard, but there are also plenty of configuration options.
The bad: The extremely bulky, uninspired design of the XPS 15 doesn't suit its price, and though the battery life is very good, it's not as great as Apple's MacBook Pro. Some configuration options feel like they should have been included for free.
The bottom line: Equipped with second-gen Intel Core i-series CPUs and improved Nvidia graphics, the new Dell XPS 15 performs even better than its predecessor, although it's still just as bulky. Also, keep in mind that the XPS 15 ranges greatly in price, from $799 up to $1,500.
Review:
One of last year's most impressively priced high-end multimedia laptops was the Dell XPS 15. Though it was certainly not svelte, the $849 entry-level model we reviewed had an excellent set of specs and some of the best-sounding speakers we've ever heard on a portable.
The new XPS 15 looks a lot like the old one--which isn't that old, really: we reviewed it back in November 2010. Still, there are a few key differences with the 2011 update. First and foremost, all XPS models now have new second-gen Intel Core i-series CPUs. The GPUs have also been revamped, incorporating newer Nvidia GeForce GT 500-series graphics. The keyboard has also been given some tweaking, which we'll go into in more detail. Finally, the built-in Intel Wireless Display is now WiDi 2.0, incorporating HD streaming up to 1080p.
The base model of the new XPS 15 is actually even cheaper than last year's, at $799. It comes with a 2.3GHz Core i5-2410M CPU, an Nvidia GeForce GT525 GPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 500GB, 7,200rpm hard drive.
That's not the one we reviewed, though. Unlike last time, Dell sent us a top-of-the-line fully rigged model, the XPS15-L502X, running around $1,488 on Dell's Web site: a quad-core 2GHz Core i7-2630QM CPU, 8GB of RAM, a 750GB 7,200rpm hard drive, Nvidia GeForce GT 540M graphics, a Blu-ray drive, and a 1,920x1,080-pixel resolution screen, along with a chunky but longer-life nine-cell battery.
It's a heavy beast, and expensive, too, but if you're looking for a media laptop that can blast movies, play games, and show them off on a great screen, the new XPS 15 could be just what you're looking for. But don't feel like you have to spring for all the upgrades; the base model should be more than enough for most--unless you're looking for Blu-ray and a full 1080p display.
Price as reviewed / starting price $1,488 / $799
Processor 2.0GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM (quad-core)
Memory 8GB, 667MHz DDR3 RAM
Hard drive 750GB 7,200rpm
Chipset Intel HM67
Graphics Nvidia GeForce GT540M + Intel GMA HD (Optimus)
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Dimensions (WD) 15 x 10.4 inches
Height 1.3-1.5 inches
Screen size (diagonal) 15.6 inches
System weight / Weight with AC adapter 6.7 / 8.0 pounds
Category Mainstream
The size and shape of the Dell XPS 15 is best described as beefy and bulky, with a flat, wide silver profile that looks like plastic but is actually metal. A thick, slightly tapered base and wide, flat, brushed-aluminum lid look, at first glance, like they belong on a budget laptop. Especially with the extra riser added by the nine-cell battery option, the overall effect is one of the thickest laptops we've seen on the market. The XPS has undeniably throwback looks, and not in a good way.
The hinge-forward design on the XPS mirrors other recent Dell laptops, such as the Inspiron R and Mini 10, pushing the screen forward a little in relation to the keyboard but giving the rear end significant chunk. The XPS uses that back lip for a handful of rear-facing ports, including HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, Ethernet, the power jack, and one of its two USB 3.0 ports. It nearly acts like a dock, giving this XPS a very desktop-friendly feel for keeping wires out of the way, but making access a little tough for lap use.
The thick chassis has some noticeable flex on the sides, giving an impression of being not quite as solidly built as other high-end laptops such as the MacBook Pro and HP Envy. However, this is a laptop that gets a lot better once you actually start using it. A wide, generous palm rest and keyboard deck is covered in more brushed metal, with a raised chiclet-style keyboard centered right in the middle between two speaker grilles.
The keyboard is new, a shift from the flat keyboard with raised key surfaces seen on many of last year's Dell laptops. It's a nicer look, but it doesn't add up to anything significantly more ergonomic than the previous XPS. Typing feels very comfortable, although there could have been room for a number pad in the wide chassis.
We do have a few gripes: the backlit keyboard is now a $40 upgrade instead of an included feature on the entry-level model. And, though last year's XPS had function-reversed volume and media control keys, they've flipped back to requiring pressing the function key in this year's model. It's a bit of a drag. We're not huge fans of the column of page up/down buttons lining the right side of the keyboard, relegating the Enter/Shift keys to inner positions that aren't instantly touch-intuitive, but it's a trend that's growing for laptop keyboards everywhere.
A few backlit touch controls lie on the upper-right side above the keyboard, to the left of a slightly off-from-center power button. A settings button launches a pop-up of useful controls, ranging from Bluetooth to battery mode; we wish more laptops had such a hot key. Another button can be customized to instantly launch any program, and a third brings up fine-tuning controls for the Waves MaxxAudio system that runs through the JBL speakers.
Dell's onscreen dock, much like the icon dock in Mac OS X, provides an instant-access strip for commonly used programs, augmenting Windows 7 nicely. It's not new or unique, but we appreciated it once again on the XPS 15.
A large multitouch touch pad is nearly the size of the MacBook Pro's, and it controls better than many touch pads we've seen. Simple wide buttons beneath do their job without fanfare, but reliably.
Like last year's XPS, the included 5.1-speaker/subwoofer array is one of the best we've ever heard in a laptop. Music and movies play with crisp pop, punch, and separation, and gaming shows off the surround-simulating effects. They're so good, they're going to be one of primary features you'll show off to friends and family, and they'll probably make you skip using headphones--to the chagrin of neighbors or roommates.
The 15.6-inch LED-backlit glossy 16:9 display in our high-end XPS 15 configuration has a 1,920x1,080-pixel full-HD display, which costs an extra $150 on Dell's Web site to customize. Based on our experience, it's worth the upgrade: colors popped, images were extremely vivid, and movies and games looked spectacular. Combined with the XPS' powerful sound, it adds up to one of the best portable home-theater offerings in any recent laptop we've seen. The Blu-ray drive--an extra $100, or $175/$275 for two different speeds of BD-write capable drives--makes sense in a laptop with media features this strong.
An HD Webcam records video at resolutions up to 1,600x1,200 pixels, or at 1,280x720 pixels in HD H.264 format. Though frame rates are choppy using normal settings, the HD recording mode produces smooth, very watchable clips. The Webcam is also compatible with SkypeHD for HD streaming, a pleasant bonus. A noise-canceling microphone adds to the chat package, pushing its chat capabilities closer to that of a business laptop.
Dell XPS 15-L502X (Core i7, Sandy Bridge) Average for category [Mainstream]
Video HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, TV tuner VGA plus HDMI or DisplayPort
Audio Stereo 2.1 speaker/subwoofer, 2 headphone jacks (one S/P DIF), 1 microphone jack Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks
Data 2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0/eSATA combo, SD card reader 4 USB 2.0, SD card reader, eSATA
Expansion None ExpressCard/54
Networking Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, optional mobile broadband/WiMAX Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional mobile broadband
Optical drive Blu-ray drive DVD burner
The new Dell XPS has the same set of ports we saw in the XPS back in November, and that's OK, since those ports already were pretty up-to-date. Though the XPS lacks an ExpressCard slot, it comes with two USB 3.0 ports, an optional TV tuner (included on our config), and HDMI 1.4 with Nvidia 3DTV Play, allowing playback of 3D games or Blu-ray content onto a 3D HDTV via an HMDI cable. You'll need a 3D TV to even take advantage of this feature, of course, and we doubt many people will.
Configurations for the Dell XPS 15 vary across a tremendous spectrum, starting at $799 and climbing into the $1,500 range. Like many Dell laptops, the number of customizable extras can seem daunting: nearly every feature has an upgrade. That HD Webcam, confusingly, has two options, one of which adds facial recognition for $20, a feature most would assume comes as a standard software feature; there are WiMax and Bluetooth options; the keyboard comes in standard or backlit (an extra $40); and the JBL speaker system has a completely confusing and unnecessary $20 upgrade option on Dell's Web site. You get the picture.
The important basics to note: the starting CPU is a 2.3GHz Core i5-2410M; the top CPU, a 2.3GHz Core i7-2820QM, costs an extra $500. RAM can be upgraded to 8GB from the base 4GB for $120. A 256GB SSD drive option is available for $600. GPU options are limited: either the Nvidia GeForce GT 525M, or the GT 540M, with twice the memory, for an extra $100. A TV tuner will cost you $50.
Our configuration came with a quad-core 2.0GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU, which costs $175 over the base CPU. This is one of Intel's new Sandy Bridge 2011 processors. In our benchmarks, performance was excellent and clear improvement over last year's dual-core Core i5--not surprising, since that was a last-gen processor and a lower-end CPU option. However, even against other 2011 laptops with Intel Sandy Bridge next-gen CPUs, it more than held its own, making a considerable speed leap over last year's Intel CPUs. We ran multiple windows of processor-intensive tasks and experienced practically no slowdown, although the side vents blasted some very hot air from time to time.
Graphically, this XPS is another step up from an already solidly performing 2010 version we reviewed. The Nvidia GeForce GT 525M Optimus automatic-switching GPU has 2GB of video memory; Unreal Tournament III ran at 53.1 frames per second at full 1,920x1,080-pixel resolution, and 81.5fps at 1,440x900 pixels with medium settings. Our benchmark of Street Fighter IV at full-screen and full-HD resolution played perfectly, at a buttery 59.8fps. As you'd expect from a laptop priced this high, it's more than capable of playing cutting-edge games on its HD screen.
Juice box
Dell XPS 15 Mainstream
Off (60%) 0.37
Sleep (10%) 1.06
Idle (25%) 10.39
Load (05%) 72.16
Raw kWh number 57.23
Annual power consumption cost $6.50
Annual power consumption cost
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i7 Sandy Bridge 15.4-inch - 2.2GHz
$5.63
Acer Aspire 5742G-7200
$5.91
Dell XPS 15
$6.38
Dell XPS L502X
$6.50
Alienware m15x
$15.67
The nine-cell battery that came with our XPS 15 (an extra $40 option) made a difference, lasting 4 hours and 2 minutes using our video-playback battery-drain test. That's a solid number for a laptop this powerful, but it's still hours short of the similarly-equipped 15-inch MacBook Pro. On the other hand, it's a big improvement from the 2 hours and 26 minutes we got on the XPS 15 last year with a standard six-cell battery. Without having tested the XPS using a standard six-cell, it's hard to tell what part of the advantage comes from the larger battery and what's the result of a more efficient Intel CPU.
Dell includes a one-year in-home service warranty with the XPS 15, expandable up to four years for an extra $290 on Dell's Web site, or four years with accidental damage protection for $410. Dell's Web site offers 24-7 toll-free phone service and Web support, including software drivers and documentation that are easy to find.
Multimedia multitasking test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i7 Sandy Bridge 15.4-inch - 2.2GHz
130
Alienware m15x
402
Dell XPS L502X
414
Acer Aspire 5742G-7200
663
Dell XPS 15
669
Adobe Photoshop CS3 image-processing test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i7 Sandy Bridge 15.4-inch - 2.2GHz
63
Alienware m15x
81
Dell XPS L502X
81
Dell XPS 15
105
Acer Aspire 5742G-7200
106
Apple iTunes encoding test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i7 Sandy Bridge 15.4-inch - 2.2GHz
90
Dell XPS L502X
122
Alienware m15x
130
Acer Aspire 5742G-7200
138
Dell XPS 15
140
Unreal Tournament III (in fps)
(Longer bars indicate better performance)

1,280x800, 0X AA, 0X AF

1,440x900, 4X AA, 8X AF*
Alienware m15x
165.7
128.9
Dell XPS L502X
106.2
81.5
Acer Aspire 5742G-7200
82.6
75.2
Dell XPS 15
81.2
73.6
Video playback battery drain test (in seconds)
(Longer bars indicate better performance)
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i7 Sandy Bridge 15.4-inch - 2.2GHz
425
Dell XPS L502X
242
Acer Aspire 5742G-7200
157
Dell XPS 15
146
Alienware m15x
106
Find out more about how we test laptops.
System configurations:
Dell XPS L502X
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit); 2.0GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM; 8192MB DDR3 SDRAM 667MHz; 2GB Nvidia GeForce 540M + 64MB(Dedicated) Intel GMA HD; 750GB Western Digital 7,200rpm
Alienware m15x
Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit); 2.0GHz Intel Core i7-920XM; 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,066MHz; 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M; 500GB Seagate 7,200rpm
Apple MacBook Pro - Core i7 Sandy Bridge 15.4 inch - 2.2GHz
OS X 10.6.6 Snow Leopard; Intel Core i7 2.2GHz; 4,096MB DDR3 SDRAM 1,066MHz; 1GB AMD Radeon HD 6750M / 384MB (Shared) Intel HD 3000; 750GB Toshiba 5,400rpm
Dell XPS 15
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit); 2.53GHz Intel Core i5 M460; 4,096MB DDR3 SDRAM 1,333MHz; 1GB Nvidia GeForce 420M + 64MB(Dedicated) Intel GMA HD; 500GB Seagate 7,200rpm
Acer Aspire 5742G-7200
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit); 2.53GHz Intel Core i5 M460; 4,096MB DDR3 SDRAM 1,066MHz; 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 420M; 500GB Western Digital 5,400rpm

Toshiba - Satellite Laptop / Intel® Pentium® Processor / 15.6" Display / 4GB Memory / 320GB Hard Drive - Black

Price:$479.99

What's Included

• Toshiba Satellite Laptop / Intel® Pentium® Processor / 15.6" Display / 4GB Memory / 320GB Hard Drive
• 6-cell lithium-ion battery
• 65W AC adapter
• Software: Adobe Acrobat Reader; Microsoft Works 9 and more
• Owner's manual

Product Features

• Intel® Pentium® processor T4500
  Features an 800MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.3GHz processor speed.
• 4GB DDR3 memory
  For multitasking power.
• Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
  Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.
• 15.6" TFT-LCD widescreen display
  With TruBrite technology and 1366 x 768 resolution for intense detail and clarity. Native support for 720p content.
• 320GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
  Offers plenty of storage capacity.
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
  Features 128-1341MB dynamically allocated shared video memory.
• Memory card reader
  Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, miniSD and MultiMediaCard formats.
• 2 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
  For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
• Built-in wireless LAN (802.11/b/g/n)
  Wirelessly connect to the Internet.
• Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN
  With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.
• Weighs 5.5 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin
  For easy portability.
• Black finish with trax texture
  For a sophisticated look.
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
  Provides a stable computing platform.
• Software package included
  With Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Works 9 and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 also included.
• ENERGY STAR qualified
  Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
• Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Toshiba - Satellite Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Processor

Price:$569.99

What's Included

• Toshiba Satellite Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Processor
• Software: Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (full version); Adobe Acrobat Reader; Corel DVD MovieFactory; Sun Java 2, Norton AntiVirus 2.0 (15 months) and more
• 6-cell lithium-ion battery
• AC adapter, power cord
• Owner's manual

Product Features

• From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
• Intel® Pentium® processor T4300
  Features an 800MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.1GHz processor speed.
• 4GB DDR2 memory
  For multitasking power.
• Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
  Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM. Labelflash technology allows for direct-disc labeling.
• 14" TFT-LCD high-definition widescreen display
  Features an LED backlight, TruBrite technology and 1366 x 768 resolution.
• 320GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
  For fast read/write times.
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
  With up to 1759MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory. Internal harman/kardon stereo speakers provide high-quality audio.
• DVD/CD control buttons
  For controlling movies and music with ease.
• Built-in webcam with microphone
  Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends
• Multiformat media reader
  Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture Card formats.
• 2 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
  For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. 1 eSATA/USB combo port.
• Realtek wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
  Lets you connect to the Internet on the go.
• Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector
  For wired Internet connectivity.
• Weighs 5.2 lbs. and measures just 1.6" thin
  For easy portability.
• Long battery life
  Of up to 4 hours to give you more time away from an outlet.
• Fusion finish with aero pattern in gold onyx
  Creates a stylish appearance.
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
  Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
• Software package included
  With a full version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 preinstalled, plus Adobe Acrobat Reader, Corel DVD MovieFactory, Sun Java 2, Norton AntiVirus 2.0 (15 months) and more.
• ENERGY STAR qualified
  Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
• Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Dell - Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core™ i3 Processor - Cherry Red

Price:$649.99

What's Included

• Dell Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core™ i3 Processor
• 6-cell lithium-ion battery
• AC power cable
• Software: Microsoft Works and more
• Owner's manual

Product Features

• Intel® Core™ i3-330M processor
  Features a 3MB cache and 2.13GHz processor speed.
• Intel® Core i3 processor
  Features smart 4-way processing performance for HD quality computing. Intel® HD Graphics provide extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it.
• 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
  For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
• Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
  To create custom DVDs and CDs.
• 15.6" glossy WLED high-definition widescreen display
  With TrueLife technology showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
• 320GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
  Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD
  For lush images. HDMI output for connecting to an HDTV. Built-in stereo speakers.
• Built-in 1.3MP webcam
  Makes it easy to chat with family and friends.
• 7-in-1 media reader
  Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Plus, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO formats.
• 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
  For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
• Built-in Dell 1397 wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
  Wirelessly connect to the Internet.
• Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN
  For quick and easy wired Web connection.
• Weighs 5.4 lbs. and measures just 1.3" thin
  For easy portability.
• Long battery life
  Of up to 4 hours to give you more time away from an outlet.
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
  Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
• Software package included
  With Microsoft Works and more.
• ENERGY STAR qualified
  Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
• Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Toshiba - Satellite Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Processor - Silver

Price: $399.99

What's Included

• Toshiba Satellite Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Processor
• 6-cell lithium-ion battery
• AC adapter
• Software: Microsoft Works 9; Adobe Acrobat Reader and more
• Owner's manual

Product Features

• Intel® Pentium® processor T4400
  Features an 800MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.2GHz processor speed.
• 4GB DDR3 memory
  For multitasking power.
• Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
  Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. Also supports DVD-RAM.
• 15.6" TFT-LCD high-definition widescreen display
  With TruBrite technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity. Native support for 720p content.
• 320GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
  Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
  With 128-1759MB dynamically allocated shared video memory for lush images. Built-in stereo speakers.
• Multiformat media reader
  Supports Secure Digital, Memory Stick and MultiMediaCard formats.
• 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
  For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
• Built-in Wi-Fi wireless networking (802.11b/g)
  To connect to the Internet without wires.
• Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN
  With RJ-45 connector for a quick and easy wired Web connection.
• Weighs 5.9 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin
  For easy portability.
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
  Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
• Software package included
  With Microsoft Works 9, Adobe Acrobat Reader and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition also included.
• ENERGY STAR qualified
  Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
• Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Dell - Adamo XPS Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor - Silver

Price: $1,999.99

What's Included

• Dell Adamo XPS Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
• 2 batteries
• Software: McAfee SecurityCenter (15 months)
• Owner's manual

Product Features

• Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor SU9400
  Features 2 processing cores, 800MHz system bus, 3MB cache and 1.4GHz processor speed per core.
• 2 high-performance processing cores
  To run multiple demanding applications simultaneously without hesitation.
• 4GB DDR3 RAM
  For multitasking power.
• Note: Optical drive not included
  Optional external DVD-ROM drive with USB interface available (not included).
• 13.4" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display
  With 1366 x 768 resolution brings movies and games to life.
• 128GB thin micro solid state drive
  Provides plenty of storage space.
• Intel® GS45 graphics
  For impressive images. Intel® High Definition Audio 2.1.
• Built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam
  Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
• 2 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
  For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
• Intel® 5300 half mini card (802.11b/g/n)
  For easy Internet connection without wires.
• Dell Wireless 2.1 Bluetooth adapter
  Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as mobile phones or MP3 players.
• Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
  For quick and easy wired Web connection.
• Weighs 3.2 lbs. and measures just 0.4" thin
  For lightweight portability.
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
  For a stable operating platform.
• Napster with 1 year unlimited streaming plus 60 free music downloads
• Software package included
  With 15 months of McAfee SecurityCenter with antivirus, anti-spyware and firewall protection.
• ENERGY STAR qualified
  Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
• Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

HP - Laptop with Intel® Core™ i3 Processor - Biscotti

Price:$599.99

What's Included

• HP Laptop with Intel® Core™ i3 Processor
• 6-cell lithium-ion battery
• 65W AC adapter
• Software: Adobe Reader; Microsoft Works; Rhapsody Music Store and more
• Owner's manual

Product Features

• From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
• Intel® Core™ i3-330M processor
  Features a 3MB L3 cache and 2.13GHz processor speed.
• The all new 2010 Intel® Core™ i3 processor
  Features smart 4-way processing performance for HD quality computing. Intel® HD graphics provide extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it.
• 4GB DDR3 memory
  For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
• Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
  Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media. Supports LightScribe direct-disc labels using compatible LightScribe media.
• 15.6" LED high-definition widescreen display
  With BrightView technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies, games and other images.
• 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
  For fast read/write times.
• Intel® HD graphics
  Feature up to 1696MB total available memory for intense detail. Altec Lansing audio. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.
• Built-in HP webcam and microphone
  Make it easy to chat with family and friends.
• 5-in-1 media reader
  Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card.
• 3 USB ports
  For digital data transfer and mobile digital imaging capabilities.
• Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
  Connect to the Internet without wires.
• Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN
  With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.
• Weighs only 5.5 lbs. and measures just 1.4" thin
  For easy portability.
• Textured HP Imprint finish
  Features a prism design in matte biscotti.
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
  Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
• Software package included
  With Adobe Reader, Microsoft Works, Rhapsody Music Store and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student also included.
• ENERGY STAR qualified
  Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
• Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

HP - Pavilion Laptop with AMD Turion™ II Dual-Core Mobile Processor

Price: $569.99

What's Included

• HP Pavilion Laptop with AMD Turion™ II Dual-Core Mobile Processor
• 6-cell lithium-ion battery
• AC power adapter
• Software: Microsoft Works; Cyberlink DVD Suite; Adobe Acrobat Reader and more
• HP Mobile remote
• Owner's manual

Product Features

• From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
• VISION Technology Premium by AMD
  For every detail to jump right off the screen when you're viewing high-definition movies and videos, playing games, converting MP3 tracks or video chatting online.
• AMD Turion™ II dual-core mobile processor M500*
  Features 2 processing cores, 1MB L2 cache and 2.2GHz processor speed per core.
• 4GB DDR2 DIMM memory
  For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
• Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
  Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports LightScribe direct-disc labels using compatible LightScribe media.
• 15.6" LED high-definition widescreen display
  With BrightView technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
• 250GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
  Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
• ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 graphics
  Features up to 2046MB total graphics memory for lush images. HDMI output for connecting to an HDTV. Altec Lansing audio with SRS Premium Sound.
• HP Mobile remote
  For easy control over media.
• Built-in webcam with digital microphone
  Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
• 5-in-1 digital media reader
  Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats.
• 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
  For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. 1 eSATA/USB combo port.
• Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
  Connect to the Internet without wires.
• Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN
  With RJ-45 connector and 56 Kbps modem for flexible wired Web connectivity options.
• Weighs 6.5 lbs. and measures just 1.6" thin
  For portable power.
• HP Espresso Imprint finish
  For a stylish look.
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
  Provides a stable computing platform.
• Software package included
  With Microsoft Works, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 also included.
• ENERGY STAR qualified
  Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
• AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Turion, AMD PowerNow!, HyperTransport and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  
  *Model number indicates relative mobility and performance among this AMD processor class.
• **AMD's Enhanced Virus Protection provides additional protection against buffer overflow viruses. AMD and its partners strongly recommend you continue to use third-party anti-virus software as part of your total security solution.

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Apple MacBook Pro Notebook

Price:$1,199.00

To build something truly different, you need to work in a truly different way. Apple designers and engineers work together through every stage of product development. It's a partnership that makes innovation possible. And it's exactly how the new MacBook Pro was created. With its breakthrough unibody enclosure, industry-first features and environmentally sound design, it's a revolution in the way notebooks are made.

Features

Hard Drive Capacity 160 GB Package Contents MacBook Pro Notebook Power Cord AC Wall Plug Install/restore DVDs Display Cleaning Cloth Lithium-Polymer Battery 85W MagSafe Power Adapter Printed and Electronic Documentation Manufacturer Apple, Inc Processor Manufacturer Intel Network Technology Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Bluetooth Maximum Battery Run Time 7 Hour Screen Size 13.30" Color Aluminium Processor Type Core 2 Duo Green Compliance Yes Operating System Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Graphic Mode WXGA Solid State Drive Capacity Not Included Manufacturer Part Number MB990LL/A Standard Warranty 1 Year Limited Standard Memory 2 GB Manufacturer Website Address www.apple.com Dimensions 0.95" Height x 12.78" Width x 8.94" Depth Optical Drive Type DVD-Writer Display Screen Type Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD Maximum Memory 8 GB Green Compliance Certificate/Authority Energy Star EPEAT Gold Optical Media Support DVD±R/±RW Processor Speed 2.26 GHz Brand Name Apple Memory Technology DDR3 SDRAM Widescreen Yes Processor Core Dual-core Product Line MacBook Pro Memory Standard DDR3-1066/PC3-8500 Graphics Controller Manufacturer nVIDIA Graphics Controller Model GeForce 9400M Graphics Memory Capacity 256 MB Product Name MacBook Pro Notebook Product Type Notebook

Tech Specs

Screen Size 13.30" Webcam Yes Input Voltage 110 V AC 220 V AC Standard Memory 2 GB Manufacturer Apple, Inc Network Technology Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Bluetooth Interfaces/Ports 1 x RJ-45 Network 1 x DC Power Input 1 x Mini DisplayPort Digital Audio/Video 1 x IEEE 1394b - FireWire 1 x Toslink S/PDIF/Headphone Combo 2 x 4-pin Type A USB 2.0 - USB Hard Drive Capacity 160 GB Package Contents MacBook Pro Notebook Power Cord AC Wall Plug Install/restore DVDs Display Cleaning Cloth Lithium-Polymer Battery 85W MagSafe Power Adapter Printed and Electronic Documentation Processor Manufacturer Intel Manufacturer Part Number MB990LL/A Processor Type Core 2 Duo Keyboard Size Full-size Hard Drive Interface Serial ATA Microphone Yes Maximum Memory 8 GB Graphic Mode WXGA Standard Warranty 1 Year Limited Color Aluminium Operating System Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Network Standard IEEE 802.3ab IEEE 802.11n Bluetooth 2.1 Memory Technology DDR3 SDRAM Wi-Fi Manufacturer Apple Manufacturer Website Address www.apple.com Hard Drive RPM 5400 Battery Chemistry Lithium Polymer (Li-Polymer) Display Screen Type Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD Software Included iCal Mail iChat Safari iTunes Spaces Spotlight Front Row QuickTime Dashboard Quick Look DVD Player Photo Booth Time Machine Address Book Xcode Developer Tools iLife '09: iWeb iDVD iPhoto iMovie GarageBand Solid State Drive Capacity Not Included Pointing Device Type TouchPad Processor Speed 2.26 GHz Brand Name Apple Dimensions 0.95" Height x 12.78" Width x 8.94" Depth Memory Standard DDR3-1066/PC3-8500 Wi-Fi Model AirPort Extreme Security Features Kensington Lock Slot Battery Energy 58 Wh Product Line MacBook Pro Processor Core Dual-core Solid State Drive Interface Not Applicable Optical Drive Type DVD-Writer Maximum Battery Run Time 7 Hour Green Compliance Yes Processor Technology EM64T Enhanced SpeedStep Technology Number of Total Memory Slots 2 Widescreen Yes Green Compliance Certificate/Authority Energy Star EPEAT Gold Optical Media Support DVD±R/±RW Bus Speed 1066 MHz Dual-Layer Media Support Yes Product Name MacBook Pro Notebook L2 Cache 3 MB Display Resolution 1280 x 800 Memory Card Reader Yes Graphics Controller Manufacturer nVIDIA Product Type Notebook Memory Card Support Secure Digital (SD) Card Graphics Controller Model GeForce 9400M Graphics Memory Capacity 256 MB Graphics Memory Technology DDR3 SDRAM Graphics Memory Accessibility Shared

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