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Processor
Processor Type * : Core™2 Duo Processor Number * : T5500 Processor Speed * : 1.66GHz
Operating System **
Genuine Windows Vista™ Ultimate (32-bit)
Memory Size *
2048MB
Display Size *
15.4" widescreen
Display Type *
Widescreen XGA with TruBrite® Technology
Display Resolution *
1280x800
Graphics Engine *
Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Graphics Memory *
8MB-256MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Hard Drive Size *
240GB: 120GB HDD+120GB HDD
Hard Drive Speed
5400rpm
Optical Drives *
DVD-SuperMulti drive (+/-R double layer)
Wireless LAN * ♣
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g)
Bluetooth *
No Bluetooth (No Antenna)
Input Devices
85 key US keyboard, Hot Key Functions, Windows Key Function, Dual Mode Pad, CD/DVD Buttons, Application Launch Button
Security
Finger Print Reader, Password Security, Security Cable Lock Slot, Hot Key Security
Modem
V.92 Modem
LAN
10/100/1000
Audio
Standard stereo speakers, Built-in microphone, Headphone jack (stereo), Microphone jack (mono)
AC Adapter
75W (19V 3.95A) Auto-sensing, 100-240V / 50-60Hz input
Battery Type
Li-Ion (4000mAh)
PC Card Slots
1-Type II PC Card Slot
PC Express Slot
No PC Express Slot
Media Port
5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter
USB Slots
4-USB (2.0)
iLINK
i.LINK™ IEEE-1394
S-Video
TV-out (S Video)
Software *
Microsoft Works, TOSHIBA ConfigFree®, TOSHIBA Disc Creator, TOSHIBA Game Console, TOSHIBA Speech System, Ulead® DVD MovieFactory® for Toshiba, InterVideo® WinDVD® 8 SD
Weight
Starting at 6.0 lbs.
Color
Onyx Blue Metallic
Warranty *
1-Yr Parts and Labor, 1-Year Battery
Also Includes:
# Microsoft® Works, Onyx Blue Metallic color, 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter, FingerPrint Reader, Standard stereo speakers, Duo Mode Pad™ pointing device, 4-USB (2.0) ports, i.LINK™ IEEE-1394, TV-out (S-Video), 10/100 LAN port, V.92 modem port, Monitor port, Microphone jack (monaural), headphone jack (stereo)
Your Price: $1,329.99
AND HERES HP
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T5600(1.83GHz/2MB L2Cache)
15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
BrightView improves color contrast in your images and video.
256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
HP Imprint Finish + Microphone + Webcam
2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
1-year HP Accidental Damage Protection with Express Repair extended service plan
PRICE $1,337.98
I am a reseller, and have been for over 10 years.
I have sold, in that time, over 200 laptops, from around 8 different companies.
I have built around 40 laptops from barebones chassis up.
Here are the facts:
1) Avoid Gigabyte - their optical drives fail revoltingly often.
2) Avoid ASUS (at least in New Zealand) as the repair service can take upwards of 2 months. Mainboards can have "issues".
3) Avoid laptops which do not have a magnesium, or aluminium frame. If you can twist it, it's a piece of crap.
4) Make sure that you get WIFI and Bluetooth built in.
5) The most reliable laptops in the world are made by Toshiba - no one else even comes close.
6) Avoid Sony, unless you have money where your brain should be.
7) Avoid plastic where possible: dropping will **** it.
That's about all I can pass along to you.
I was in the market for a laptop about a year ago. I spent a long time comparing laptops from different companies, and finally bought a Toshiba Qosmio laptop ( supposed to be a well built models from Toshiba, on top of the Satelite line ). But guess what? I only kept it for about 3 weeks; returned it to get a Fujitsu Lifebook and never looked back.
If you think Toshiba was top rated, I will give you a personal rating: Toshiba Qosmio = 6 out of 10, Fujitsu Lifebook = 9 out of 10 ( I save the 10 for the super laptop).
Yes, I have seen all the others...Acers, Dells, HP, Compaq, etc... they are all cheap looking and poorly built. Toshiba and Lenovo are about the same in quality but Lenovo is geared more for business.
If you haven't seen a Lifebook yet, do yourself a favor and look for one. There is no freaking air vents on the bottom of the laptop to prevent you from using your laptop on your bed or carpet, and it doesn't fry your lap while using it. The thing is built as tough as a tank yet stil looking very elegant. And the screen, hm... how can I say this...after a year, it still looks better than my new Samsung 22" widescreen lcd.
My coworker just bought a new Lifebook last month and gave his junky HP to his wife, after seeing my laptop. I took a look at his new laptop and the built quality is still there, infact it looks even better than mine. I was impressed.
I was in the market for a laptop about a year ago. I spent a long time comparing laptops from different companies, and finally bought a Toshiba Qosmio laptop ( supposed to be a well built models from Toshiba, on top of the Satelite line ). But guess what? I only kept it for about 3 weeks; returned it to get a Fujitsu Lifebook and never looked back.
If you think Toshiba was top rated, I will give you a personal rating: Toshiba Qosmio = 6 out of 10, Fujitsu Lifebook = 9 out of 10 ( I save the 10 for the super laptop).
Yes, I have seen all the others...Acers, Dells, HP, Compaq, etc... they are all cheap looking and poorly built. Toshiba and Lenovo are about the same in quality but Lenovo is geared more for business.
If you haven't seen a Lifebook yet, do yourself a favor and look for one. There is no freaking air vents on the bottom of the laptop to prevent you from using your laptop on your bed or carpet, and it doesn't fry your lap while using it. The thing is built as tough as a tank yet stil looking very elegant. And the screen, hm... how can I say this...after a year, it still looks better than my new Samsung 22" widescreen lcd.
My coworker just bought a new Lifebook last month and gave his junky HP to his wife, after seeing my laptop. I took a look at his new laptop and the built quality is still there, infact it looks even better than mine. I was impressed.