HP Pavilion DV5T 15.4-Inch Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 at 2.4GHz, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M w/webcam, WSXGA (1680x1050) Full 1080i/1080p, HDMI, DVDRW, 64-bit Windows Vista Premium)
Acer Extensa EX4420-5910 Notebook PC - Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile TL-60 2.0GHz, 4GB DDR2, 250GB, DVDRW, 14.1", Vista Home Premium, Gray
Acer Extensa EX4420-5910 Notebook PC Create documents, play media, manage tasks and be mobile - all at once with the Acer Extensa EX4420-5910 Notebook PC powered by an AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor, designed to run multiple applications simultaneously. 4GB of memory for fast overall system response so you can power through your projects and multitask with ease. The Acer Extensa EX4420-5910 Notebook PC features ATI Radeon® X1250 graphics providing plenty of horsepower for your games and multimedia applications. Enjoy Your Photos, Music and Video A 5-in-1 Media Card Reader makes it easy to access and download your photos and other digital media. Watch DVD movies and burn CDs and DVDs of your documents, pictures and music with the Super Multi Double-Layer optical drive. Store and quickly located your digital media and documents on the high-speed 250GB hard drive. Stay Productive While Mobile The lightweight Acer Extensa EX4420-5910 Notebook PC, with a 14.1" widescreen display, makes it easy to take your work and digital media anywhere. Always be connected to email, files and favorite websites on-the-go with integrated 802.11b/g wireless. Windows Vista® Home Premium with SP1 provides performance for video, large database searches, or the latest games and other programs that require complex calculations and a lot of memory.
Asus Eee PC 4G Surf (7-Inch Display, Intel Mobile Processor, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB Hard Drive, Linux Preloaded) Pure White
Play, relax, and entertain on the go with shock-proof design. At 7" and weighing only 2lbs, you can take the Eee PC anywhere. Bumps and shocks are no longer issues. With a dependable solid-state disk, you get unparalleled shock-protection and reliability. Power-efficient design provides longer operating time when on the go. With a rapid start-up time, the Eee PC is always ready to get into action. No technical manual required with the specially designed, user-friendly and intuitive graphic interface. You're always connected with built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g that automatically detects and connects to the Internet at any hotspot. The Eee PC includes the documents and the e-mails software, and a suite of other productivity software to help keep you on track. Upload photos and videos and share them instantly on Flickr or YouTube without waiting till you get home. Enjoy music and videos with extensive support for a wide range of digital multimedia. Log on to Skype or other network, and you can connect with friends anywhere, anytime. Clear up wire clutter with the built-in speakers, and microphone. Since it's so easy to use and durable this makes a perfect gift for children and adults. 512MB memory 4GB flash drive Clear up wire clutter with the built-in speakers, and microphone Over 40 built-in applications for learn, work and play - includes document and the e-mail software, a suite of other productivity software to help keep you on track; Upload photos and videos and share them instantly on Flickr or YouTube without waiting till you get home; Enjoy music and videos with extensive support for a wide range of digital multimedia; Log on to Skype or other network, and you can connect with friends anywhere, anytime Linux based operating system using GPL software No technical manual required with the specially designed, user-friendly and intuitive graphic interface Up to 2.8 hours performance per charge with built-Amazon.com Product Description
Get the power of a full-sized laptop in the ultra-compact ASUS Eee PC 4G, which offers a full QWERTY keyboard, 7-inch screen, and preinstalled Linux operating system. (This laptop is also compatible with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system.) You'll be able to stay connected to email and the Internet easily thanks to the Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g). Because it uses flash memory instead of a hard drive (with 4 GB of storage), the Eee PC is optimal for weathering rough handling and sharing space in overstuffed bags.
 With a rapid start-up time, the Eee PC is always ready to get into action. |
For the professional, the Eee PC comes with a powerful selection of software to maximize personal productivity--over 40 built-in applications. The Open Office suite of software enables the user to open, edit and create documents, presentations, spreadsheets and databases that are compatible with Microsoft Office. For journalists, photographers and other professionals who need to use a computer in the field to create, to communicate and to collaborate with other colleagues, the Eee PC's combination of power, extreme portability and rugged build makes it the ideal computing solution.
It's also a great choice for young students, with a built-in Dictionary that's great for homework, and it includes two modes of intuitive graphic user interface design to accommodate both experienced and inexperienced PC users. The Eee PC also handles your digital images, movies, and music as well as Internet radio.
 No technical manual required with the specially designed, user-friendly, and intuitive graphic interface. |
You get three USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output for connecting to external monitors, headphone and microphone jacks, and a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot. The Eee PC measures 8.9 x 6.5 x 1.4 inches, and it weighs 32 ounces. The 4-cell, 5200 mAh battery provides up to 3.5 hours of battery life (depending on usage). It's backed by a 1 year warranty for parts and labor.
I needed a small computer
Pro's:
Small, lightweight, portable with good screen resolution. Good sound thru headphones.
Con's:
No optical drive, keyboard not easy with big hands. With I should have gone with the 8G model.
General:
I changed the OS to eee Xubuntu which feels more familiar although not much more useful.
I carry the eee along with an external dvd burner, 110V and 12V(an option) power cords, an external HDD and a few discs in a Targus dvd carry case.
Very portable.
Lotsa Fun!
Love this little guy! It's lightning fast and oh so user friendly! If you are looking for a high tech toy that anyone can use, this is it! Even Grandma can easily access the internet and learn to use the software. It is definitely NOT a full size lap top. Keep that in mind! The keyboard is small, as is the memory. It is what it is and it is a truly awesome product! I also have bought a Dell Mini 9, and while I liked the keyboard better, the loss of speed and the lack of user friendliness makes the Ee PC a much better choice.
Mini Laptop
I ordered this mini-laptop as an early XMas gift for myself...I am so glad! I love it! I replaced my broken 2 yr old HP laptop with this little mini version and could not be happier. I read all the reviews so I was prepared for the small keyboard and slight issues w/key strokes. NO problem...well worth it to have such a light and easy to use machine. The screen is a bit smaller than most webpages so when pulling pages some slight adjustments need to be made to see the entire screen - but again not a problem or room for concern. The software pre-loaded on the laptop easily converts my Office products (word/excel) and opening email w/attachments is very easy. I am a real estate agent and the only problem so far has been w/my local associations website - I have problems w/their site and downloading their info - but I am currently working with their IT folks and should have that problem resolved. I love the size and comfort of this little work horse. I had a small DVD player case of my kids that we use on trips in a closet...I slipped my mini-laptop right in the vinyl case w/handles. It fits perfectly! My favorite part is using it in bed while watching tv..when I am done - its so small it just slips in the nightstand drawer. Something that was always difficult with a full size laptop. It boots quickly and shuts down even quicker...so user friendly! I also love the cord - it very long and doesn't have that heavy power source box attached like my old HP. My kids love the little mini and fight over using it all of the time...its a great little laptop and work computer! I would highly recommend my little work horse!
Sony VAIO VGN-CR220E/L 14.1-inch Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250, 2 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Indigo
The Sony VGN-CR220E/L 14.1" VAIO(R) CR Notebook is thin and light with a XBRITE-ECO LCD. Featuring an array of entertainment and design extras including a built-in web cam, AV controls, and easy-to-clean keyboard, this notebook is cutting-edge technology that fits your needs. 200GB 4200rpm Serial ATA(TM) Hard Drive Sony Sound Reality Audio Enhancer Sound System 14.1 1280x800 WXGA LCD Screen Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Graphics Processor 358MB Video RAM Mobile Intel GM965 Express Chipset Inputs and Outputs - Ethermet, headphone, Modem, Microphone, S-Video, 3x USB2.0, VGA, DC-In, Express Card Slot Type 34 and iLink 4-pin IEEE1394 Firewire Operating System - Windows Vista Home Premium Dimensions - Width 13.2 x Depth 9.8 x Height 1.25-1.67 Weight - 5.49 poundsAmazon.com Product Description
Add a zesty style to your mobile computing with the stunning good looks of the indigo blue Sony VAIO VGN-CR220E/L notebook PC, which offers unique eye-catching features, impressive attention-to-detail, and an amazingly thin and light profile. Aside from its jaw-dropping good looks, it's also an entertainment powerhouse. The instant AV Mode feature enables you to start watching a DVD or listening to music with the push of a single button--without having to boot up the system--and the convenient, built-in multimedia control buttons also let you control all playback functions.
This notebook is powered by the 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 processor, which offers a top-of-the-line 800 MHz front-side bus speed and 2 MB L2 cache. The Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, as well as excellent battery management. It also includes Intel's 4965 AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. A built-in 1.3 megapixel digital web camera lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats. Other features include a bright 14.1-inch XBRITE-ECO screen, 200 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum capacity), multi-format/dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard 34 slot, and both Memory Stick and SD memory cart slots.
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.
The Basics
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:
Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which uses shared video memory (up to 358 MB allocated from the system memory) and provides Windows Vista Aero interface support and enhanced 3-D graphics performance--delivering over 2x scores on 3-DMark 06. Intel Clear Video Technology provides outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and customizable color controls. It also enables enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Intel Wireless 4965AGN Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward 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).
This notebook also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (no PCMCIA 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 connectivity options:
Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.
Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.
Preloaded Software
Includes Sony Click to DVD (for easy DVD creation), Microsoft Works SE 9.0, Microsoft Office 2007 (60-day trial), Symantec Norton 360 All-In-One Security (with 60 days of Live Update).
Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 13.2 x 9.8 x 1.67 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 5.5 pounds.
Power
It's powered by the VGP-BPS9A/S rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of between 2 and 4.5 hours (depending on usage).
What's in the Box
This package contains the VGN-CR220E/L notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty, and Sony offers 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance.
Not so good as I thought
cI bought this sony vaio laptop in December, 2007. Up to 11 months it worked perfectly but little bit slow in processing. In 11th month, the power adapter didn't work and I replaced it by asking sony product service center. After the completion of 1 year, around 13th months of purchase, the computer stopped working. I put the computer in standby mode and when I came back in 1 hr later to open, It stopped working, I did all my best to recover it, but didn't work at all. Then I realized that the VAIO computer is only good in looking but not in technical aspect and has manufacture defect.
Beware if you need to recover
Nice laptop had mine for 2 years. However I need to do a recovery and the recovery console does not work. After contacting Song support they say they no longer supply recovery disks for this model! Their only suggestion is that I send them my laptop and for $99 they will re-image the drive.
For a two year old product that is still being marketed I would have thought Sony should be able to supply recovery disks.
If you buy a CR220E then make sure, unlike me, that you make some recovery disks before you do anything else as the inbuilt recovery system may not work.
I was suduced by the chrome and the blue.
I wouldn't purchase a Sony Vaio ... no I wouldn't purchase Sony toothbrush after my experience with this machine.
Pro: Beautifully built and seems to be good hardware.
Con: You want service? Forget it.
Con: You want to be rescued from Vista? Forget it.
Con: Sony has gone to the DARK SIDE in "partnering" with M$. Not that they have a choice, they don't. M$ doesn't "partner". They know only one thing: a bigger pile of money is better than a smaller pile of money.
Here's my nightmare: So, my Sony Viao VGN-CR220E had a disk failure. I purchased a new drive and additional memory while I was at it. Can't say I loved the Vista thing, I'd prefer XP or Linux. The hardware is beautiful and that is the end of things beautiful. I looked around for hours trying to find my install cds and just couldn't find them. Took it back to where I purchased it and they taught me a few things:
1. I don't own the Vista Home whatever that was pre-installed.
2. I can upgrade to Vista Ultimate for $219.
3. I can't purchase the original install disks because it's already been installed.
4. I can buy a new Vista Home whatever for $320.
5. M$ is a 'one time only' install. You better make the "recovery disks" early in the game.
6. I can't upgrade (I do mean "upgrade") to XP because Sony willl not provide the key drivers like ethernet adapter etc. but they will provide most of the other stuff..... even though Sony and M$ claim to support XP.
7. I'm lucky to have this Vaio because the new ones comming out will be manufactured so that XP, Linux, Ubuntu, etc. will not run and if they did it voids the warranty.
I have to agree with some of the others. I'll install Ubuntu and get a life.
The difference between the Vaio and the autistic child is clear. The difference between Vista on a Sony Vaio running and extortion, breech of contract, deceptive sales practices, anti-trust violations, etc. is not so clear.
Apple MacBook MB467LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Slot Loading SuperDrive)
Machined from a solid piece of aluminum, the new MacBook is thinner, lighter, and more powerful than ever. The streamlined enclosure slides easily into backpacks and briefcases and is stunning in any setting. Open your MacBook and you're instantly greeted by glorious full screen brightness. The brilliant, ultrathin LED-backlit display provides instant full screen brightness and enhances any media viewing experience. Power your way through the 3D environments of Quake, Call of Duty, and Spore. NVIDIA delivers discrete-level graphics with up to five times the performance, so you can immerse yourself in faster, smoother, more lifelike 3D gameplay. Click anywhere on the all-new glass Multi-Touch trackpad the spacious, smooth surface doubles as the button. Multi-Touch gestures now come to the MacBook, so you can use your fingers to swipe through photos, rotate an image, and pinch to zoom in and out. With the new four-finger swipe gesture, access Expos modes and toggle between open applications. Inside the new MacBook is a powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processor running at 2.4GHz with an increased 1066MHz frontside bus and next-generation 1066MHz RAM. That faster memory lets you quickly and easily manipulate large, complex files and keep more applications open at once. All of this with a full-size illuminated keyboard at just 0.95" thin and 4.5lbs, MacBook is truly the next generation of notebooks. 13.3 Glossy (1280 x 800) LED Backlit Widescreen Display Built-in iSight Camera and internal omnidirectional microphone NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256MB Shared Video Memory 8X Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW) AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi Wireless (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Ports - 2 x USB 2.0, Digital/Analog Line In; Digital/Analog Line Out, Mini DisplayPort, RJ-45, MagSafe Power Port Unit Dimensions - 12.78 (W) x 0.95 (H) x 8.94 (D) Unit Weight - 4.5 PoundAmazon.com Product Description
Redesigned with a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, the MacBook is thinner and lighter than its predecessor as well as stronger and more durable. But Apple didn't stop innovating with the body's design. The MacBook also includes a new 13.3-inch, LED-backlit glass display (instead of an LCD panel) and a glass trackpad that doesn't include a button (for larger tracking area) and features includes Apple's Multi-Touch technology.
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It's pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which enables easy backup of your most important data via Time Machine, a redesigned desktop that helps eliminate clutter. It also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications--including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes--and the newest version of the fast-loading Safari web browser. Other hardware features include a 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (which can be upgraded to 4 GB), an 8x combo Superdrive (for burning dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs), built-in Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), and Mini DisplayPort video output (for DVI and VGA connections)
The New MacBook Design
Traditionally notebooks are made from multiple parts. With the new MacBook all of those parts with just one part--the breakthrough unibody enclosure. Every MacBook starts its life as a single block of aluminum, which is precisely machined into the basic unibody design. Another pass and the unibody takes shape. Another, and the integrated keyboard emerges. When you pick up a new MacBook you immediately notice the entire enclosure is thinner and lighter. And it feels strong and durable--perfect for life inside (and outside) your briefcase or backpack.
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The standard aluminum electro-static trackpad has been replaced with a new glass Multi-Touch trackpad, which provides 40 percent more tracking area than before. Use two fingers to scroll up and down a page. Pinch to zoom in and out. Rotate an image with your fingertips. Swipe with three fingers to flip through your photo libraries. Swipe with four fingers to show your desktop, view all open windows, or switch applications. The entire trackpad surface is also a button, allowing you to both track and click virtually anywhere on the trackpad. And you can easily enable multiple virtual buttons in software, such as right-clicking.
The keyboard has also been improved, with the rigid aluminum keyboard webbing cut precisely to hold the keys, which are curved to perfectly fit fingers. And it's illuminated, so when you're in low-light settings, such as airplanes or conference rooms, you can always see what you're typing.
The 13.3-inch display is made of edge-to-edge, uninterrupted glass for a smooth, seamless surface and features LED backlighting for brilliant instant-on performance that uses up to 30 percent less energy than its predecessor. The ultra-thin displays provide crisp images and vivid colors which are ideal for viewing photos and movies
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The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet. With 3 MB of shared L2 cache, data and instructions can be kept close to the two processor cores, greatly increasing performance and allowing the entire system to work more efficiently. And, because the processor cores share the L2 cache, either can use the entire amount if the other happens to be idle.
Video Processing & Output
The new MacBook uses a graphics processor that economizes space without sacrificing battery life. The NVIDIA GeForce 9400M is great for gaming, providing up to a 5x performance boost. Enjoy faster, smoother, more responsive gameplay as you power your way through the 3D environments of Quake, Call of Duty, and Spore. The 9400M graphics processor shares 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM with main memory.
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Hard Drive and Memory
The 250 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. The 2 GB of PC3-8500 DDR3 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 1024 MB) has an industry-leading 1066 MHz speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased to 4 GB.
Wireless Connectivity
The built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it's also backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works seamlessly with the new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download pictures from your cell phone. You can also use a wireless headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as quickly share files with a colleague.
Video Conferencing with Built-in iSight
Artfully placed in the glass display is an iSight camera, which enables easy video conferencing as well as allows you to snap pictures of yourself and create video podcasts. Using the iChat AV application, video conferencing is integrated into your iChat buddy list, so initiating a video conference is a breeze. iChat also lets you hold audio chats with up to 10 people and provides high-quality audio compression and full-duplex sound so conversation can flow naturally. For video podcasting, you can record a short clip using the iSight camera, then use iWeb to create a video blog entry or post your GarageBand-recorded podcast.
Other Features
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Preloaded with Leopard and iLife '08
The biggest Mac OS X upgrade ever, the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system features over 300 new features, including:
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Time Machine lets you easily back up all of the data on your Mac, find lost files and even restore all of the software on their Mac. With just a one-click setup, Time Machine automatically keeps an up-to-date copy of everything on the Mac. In the event a file is lost, you can search back through time to find deleted files, applications, photos and other digital media and then instantly restore the file.
The MacBook also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications that make it easy to live the digital life. Use iPhoto to share entire high-res photo albums with anyone who's got an email address. Record your own songs and podcasts with GarageBand. Break into indie filmmaking with iMovie and iDVD. Then take all the stuff you made on your MacBook and share it on the web in one click with iWeb.
Included Software
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
iLife '08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
What's in the Box
MacBook, display cleaning cloth, lithium-polymer battery, 60W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic documentation
i have NOT received my $50 rebate from amazon
i ordered this item december 23, 2008,
received the item the next day,
completed the rebate process online,
got a reference number for the completion,
got an email in a month or so from amazon that the rebate was "approved of",
called amazon more than five times as i haven't seen the rebate,
only to be told
1) i didn't complete the process,
2) the rebate was on the way,
3) i would have to call the "rebate center" (that is NOT part of amazon) where i got irrelevant recorded messages and no real person to talk to,
4) i would receive it in a week or two since i indeed completed the required process,
5) i would get an email from amazon with "complete information" about the rebate.
i went to the order information page in my amazon account and there is NO way to contact amazon with this issue but to call.
so here it is.
amazon will probably block this review, as well.
but i will NOT go away, Amazon, until i get my rebate and your reasonable explanation for this otherwise shameful practice of yours.
stay tuned.
GREAT
product is an apple so of course it is awesome. i love the new mouse pad and alsothe built in camera. everything about the computter is great. the weight, the size, and the portability are neato. it was delivered quickly and the transaction was smooth.
From PC to Macbook - GREAT laptop!
Like many of the reviews posted here, I am also a converted PC to Mac user now (been using windows since Windows 98 came out). Just before purchasing my macbook (which is the 2.4 ghz model with 128 gig SSD), I had a Dell Laptop with almost identical specs. For the PC laptop, within the first day of using it, I got the B.S.O.D. (blue screen of death, aka the blue error screen) 2 times. After many failed attempts dealing with the cust service (we all know how great Dell C.S. is.. absolutely horrible), I decided to return my Dell laptop and get my first ever macbook. All I can say is that I've had this laptop for 2 months now and have not had ONE problem with it. I updated all of the software updates with no problems at all, installed all of my mac programs that I bought with no problems, and pretty much coasted through everything else. In addition to the problem free experience I've had with this laptop, the programs open up almost instantaneously. There are no holdups at all and the laptop DOESN'T get hot by just browsing the internet (you guessed it, the Dell laptop got hot just after starting it and use it moderately for 5 minutes). So, if you're at all curious which Dell laptop I got, it's the studio xps 13, aka M 1340.
So, in conclusion, if you're on the fence about getting a macbook, I HIGHLY recommend jumping over and getting it. I also highly recommend the solid state drive. It helps with opening up the programs much faster. So, what are you waiting for... Check out what you've been missing!
Certified Pre-Owned iBook G4/1.33 GHz, 768 MB of RAM, 60 GB internal drive, internal SuperDrive, internal 56k modem, Airport Extreme installed, 14.1" TFT display, OS CD is not included, OS 10.4.11 installed
Sony VAIO CS190NAB - Core 2 Duo T5870 / 2 GHz - Centrino - RAM 2 GB - HDD 160 GB - DVDRW (R DL) / DVD-RAM - GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 - WLAN : Bluetooth, 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) - fingerprint reader - Vista Business - 14.1" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - camera
Step out and be seen with the VAIO CS series notebook, a portable 14.1" notebook with a biometric fingerprint sensor. This thin-and-light PC slips easily in and out of carrying cases and features an array of entertainment extras, including light effects and an intuitive AV "slide" control that lets you control your media with the slide of a finger.
Sony VAIO VGN-SZ770N/C 13.3-inch Laptop (2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Vista Business)
The ultra-portable VAIO(R) SZ Premium notebook delivers an uncompromising blend of intelligent mobile design, cutting-edge performance and contemporary style. Easy to handle, this PC features a 13.3" widescreen display with XBRITE(TM) LCD technology and LED backlight, embedded Sprint Mobile Broadband and sleek yet durable carbon-fiber casing for optimized mobility. And a next-generation hafnium-based Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 processor with 6MB L2 Cache and 3GB DDR2 RAM provides unparalleled performance, superior efficiency and enhanced multimedia power to facilitate longer battery life and maximum performance for your computing and entertainment endeavors. Whether at work or play, get more done in more places with the SZ Premium notebook. 13.3 WXGA (1280 x 800) razor thin LCD XBRITE(TM) Display with White LED back lighting Built-in Webcamera and Microphone NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS with 64MB Dedicated Video Memory with up to 1343MB shared DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11A/B/G/N Sprint Mobile Broadband Service WWAN Integrated Bluetooth Fingerprint Reader 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet Built-in Memory Stick(R) Duo with MagicGate(TM) Card Reader 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (MS, MS Pro, SD, XD, MMC) ExpressCard 34 Slot PCMCIA Slot 2 USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, IEEE 1394, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 12.5 (W) x 9.3 (D) x 1.5(H) Approximate Unit Weight - 4.0lbsAmazon.com Product Description
The sleekly designed, lightweight Sony VAIO VGN-SZ770N/C notebook PC delivers intelligent mobile design while placing a priority on usability and performance. Coolly contemporary, it features a cutting edge black carbon fiber case for a fashionable look, which also helps to bring the weight down to 4 pounds. (Carbon fiber, the same material used on jets and sports cars to keep them lightweight yet sturdy, is much stronger than the magnesium used on standard notebooks.) Sony's VAIO SZ notebooks also take security seriously, employing a biometric fingerprint sensor and proprietary hard disk drive protection software to ensure your data is protected from unauthorized use as well as accidental damage. It also stores passwords to secure web sites you visit, so authentication and access are quick and easy--you only need your fingerprint.
This VAIO SZ notebook features Sony's Hybrid Graphics System lets toggle between internal and external graphics chips, enabling you to choose lighter battery consumption or better performance depending on the situation. It's powered by the 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 processor, which offers a top-of-the-line 800 MHz front-side bus speed and 6 MB L2 cache. Part of Intel's 45-nanometer (nm) Penryn series, this processor boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. The Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance.
With the integrated wireless WAN, you can access the national Sprint Mobile Broadband service (subscription required) to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access networks and hotspots, giving you the freedom to go farther, do more, and stay connected. It also features a 250 GB hard drive, 3 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), quad-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g/n), dual-layer DVD±RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard slot, Bluetooth connectivity, Gigabit Ethernet, and a Webcam integrated into the LCD's bezel, enabling easy video conferencing via VoIP and video IM chats.
This laptop also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Business, which has a new user interface, named Windows Aero, that makes it easy to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. For instance, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents. Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.
The Basics
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:
The G-Sensor Shock Protection feature makes your data even less vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built-in 3-D acceleration sensor detects a risky movement like being dropped, the HDD-head will lock up to secure its position and protect the disc from scratching. An intelligent algorithm, unique to VAIO PCs, judges whether or not a movement is risky, activating disk drive protection only when your hardware is at risk.
The Intel GMA X3100 provides Windows Vista Aero interface support and enhanced 3-D graphics performance--delivering over 2x scores on 3-DMark 06. The Nvidia GeForce Go 8400M GS offers support for Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 and High Dynamic-Range Lighting (HDR), enabling you rip through all of today's most advanced and cutting-edge games and applications. The audio card includes Sony Sound Reality technology with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) support.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965 AGN LAN chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward 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). You also get super-fast wired connectivity, with a Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000).
Sprint's Mobile Broadband high-speed EV-DO service (software included, subscription requires) enables you to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access networks and wireless hotspots, helping you to keep connected without having to hunt for a Wi-Fi coffee shop.
With the Bluetooth connectivity, you can communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones. This notebook also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA 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:
Operating System
The Windows Vista Business operating system is designed to meet the needs of business organizations of all sizes. For small businesses, Windows Vista Business will help keep PCs running smoothly and more securely so you will be less reliant on dedicated IT support. For larger organizations, Windows Vista Business provides dramatic new infrastructure improvements, enabling your IT staff to spend less time focused on the day-to-day maintenance of PCs. An array of sophisticated new backup technologies helps protect your information even in the event of a catastrophic hardware failure. And Windows Vista Business has a new user interface, named Windows Aero, which is designed to deliver new levels of efficiency for any business user. This new interface makes it easy to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. For instance, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents.
Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.
Preloaded Software
Includes Sony Click to Disc (for easy DVD creation), Microsoft Works SE 9.0, Microsoft Office 2007 (60-day trial), Symantec Norton 360 All-In-One Security (with 60 days of Live Update).
Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 12.5 by 1.5 by 9.3 inches (WxHxD) and weighs approximately 4 pounds with the standard battery (included).
Power
It's powered by the VGP-BPS10 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of between 3 and 6 hours (depending on usage).
What's in the Box
This package contains the VGN-SZ770N/C notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, memory card adapter (VGP-MCA20), and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty, and Sony offers 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance.
Thoroughly Disappointed
I purchased this laptop in June 08 from a Best Buy; I paid $1599. Since I've owned it for several months now, I felt compelled to write this review to share my experiences:
1. As far as aesthetics go, it is a great looking laptop. The screen is bright, and it's lightweight and comfortable. However, the plastic frame feels somewhat flimsy, especially on the sides; enough so to make me handle it rather carefully.
2. The computer is EXTREMELY buggy. There have been numerous occasions where I turn the laptop on, and the touch-pad works in reverse or doesn't work at all.
3. There have been several instances where I'm operating the computer on battery and it doesn't boot. It powers on and makes it to the Windows startup screen and stalls. The only way to start it is then to plug in the power adapter and go through safe mode.
4. The battery life is poor. In the 'optimized' mode, where I turn the screen brightness down by an additional 40%, I still get about 2.5 hrs.
5. I recieve various error messages at shutdown regarding runtime errors.
6. The Vaio comes preloaded with alot of software trial-offers that makes the computer very slow. One must be careful when uninstalling programs and configuring start-up options, as some of these programs contain drivers that are necessary for the Vaio to function properly.
I've spent countless hours attempting to solve these issues on my own and through Sony's support. I've had to reinstall the system to its original manufacturer's state on at least a dozen occasions. To Sony's credit, some of these problems may be due to the Vista OS; Vista is known to be a buggy power-hog with software compatibility issues, and I've yet to try the XP downgrade disk. But despite this, Sony has done an extremely poor job of packaging a would-be good laptop with a host of incompatible, bug-ridden software and hardware drivers. I do not recommend this laptop to anyone.
Faulty product; appalling service
I bought my laptop about a year and a half ago to take on a research trip. Two months after I brought it home, it started deleting files off of my USB memory stick. Sony agreed that this was not acceptable and exchanged the faulty computer for a new one. However, 7 months after receiving the new computer, it too suffered from faults that required that I restore (i.e. erase) the hard drive twice in three weeks. The second time was 3 days before I left on my research trip, which left me no alternative but to buy a different computer to take with me.
In the months that followed, the service that I received from Sony was appalling. I am essentially stuck with a $2000 computer that is completely dysfunctional and no one at Sony is the least bit troubled by this.
I originally bought this laptop based largely on Sony's good reputation. My advice to anyone thinking of buying a Sony computer: don't be fooled; once they have your money you're on your own.
Touchpad Reverses
Great Laptop except touchpad reverses evry now and then ie left becomes right / up becomes down Google this issue for more info. I find closing the lid and re-opening usually fixes it. Annoying fault spoils a great machine
HP EliteBook Mobile Workstation 8530w - Core 2 Extreme X9100 / 3.06 GHz - Centrino 2 with vPro - RAM 4 GB - HDD 320 GB - DVD?RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM - Quadro FX 770M - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) - TPM - fingerprint reader, SmartCard reader - Vista Business / XP Pro downgrade - 15.4" Widescreen TFT 1920 x 1200 ( WUXGA ) - Microsoft Office Ready
Portable powerhouse, the HP EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation gives you the freedom to work beyond the confines of your desk by providing the portability of a 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen notebook with the power of a workstation.
Sony VAIO VGN-TT160N/B 11.1-Inch Laptop (1.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Vista Business) Black
The ultraportable VAIO TT series notebook establishes a grade in mobility with its thin-and-light design. What's more, this PC with a stunning 11.1" LCD offers industry leading mobile performance, balancing the power of Intel Centrino 2 processor technology with a host of energy-conserving features that deliver maximum battery life.Why are they always sold out?
I love these quality little powerhouses. Expensive ya but not as much as my 1st $4000.00 Vaio model. This VGN-TT160N has much more computing power but less $ than my first 11'1 Vaio. Built very solid, awesome display, great battery life. That's All.....thanks Sony!
Small, Fast and Great Battery Life.
This is my first Sony laptop ever!!!!!
I recently had a Hp Dv2000t 14' laptop and I thought that was a good starter laptop. The Hp had a great Intel Processor and was well priced(wait for coupons online). The large downside of the Hp was the 2 hour battery life(under normal use-internet, office software and mulitimedia). I mean its hard for a student to find some wall outlets in the library or on campus to use the laptop; screen was ok, keyboard was above average; main reason for getting the Sony TT was the battery life and weight.
Ive tested the battery life and taking notes of the Battery Percentages and noticed that the laptop was able to give me over 5 hours. The Sony Z and SR series laptops advertise 6hrs, so they should give you less( 3.5-4hrs). The TT160 weighs little and looks awesome. The left side of the laptop has 2 USB, headphone, microphone,HDMI and ethernet(covered with stylish metallic cover). The right side has the power button(green LED), CD/DVD drive, and that VGA monitor output. You can connect to an external monitor and choose to keep the laptop monitor off or on(use function keys). The front has a memory stick reader, SD reader, wireless control switch, mute button, volume button, S1(customizable button), and the DVD/CD eject button.
The screen is thin and very clear for a small size. Great viewing angles and adjustable brightness-of course. There's also a webcam, but I haven't used it nor do I plan on it unless I want to participate in some "appropriate" video conference...haha.
The keyboard is different. The keys are elevated and could be small for people with larger hands. I had no problems cause I inherited my mom's hands :( I guess the laptop is made of some kick butt carbon fiber. Cool. The material on the laptop surfaces is hard to smear with oily fingers. The bottom of the laptop looks cool and rigid.
Vista Business was preloaded with many other Vaio software. People complain about this bloatware, but it is very easy to get rid of them by uninstalling it. Also ran msconfig and disabled many startup software that were not used often. The result is a good speed laptop for ultraportable use.
ALso the left side is the thermal vent. Metallic sides give the laptop a cool look that will impress.
Things to think about:
1. Processor is the 1.2ghz SU9300 with 3MB L2 cache(kinda above average for small laptop). There's another processor, SU9400 with 1.4ghz and the same amount of Cache.
2. I got the standard 160GB hard drive that seems to work fine. You can upgrade to a different TT model and get the SSD for $$$ more.
3. This is a small laptop, but you can consider the Z and the SR series for 2 more inches of room. They are certainly smaller than other 13 inch laptops, but think about the battery life as some owners report having their Z series last around 2.5 hrs despite Sony's 6hr. Personally Im guessing 4 hours on Z and SR. I would go for the Z570 as it has an excellent processor and all aluminum keyboard that feels and looks well.
SR series is made of magnesium alloy that weighs 0.5 lbs more than the Z series, but costs around $400 less.
4. The power adaptor is small and also has green LED integrated in it. I'd get a small pouch to protect the charger and the 11inch Sony carrying case for the laptop.
5. The touchpad works well. Doesnt get in your way when you type and looks pretty. The left and right buttons are metallic and clicks easily and is not too loud. Fingerprint reader hasnt been used but can be ignored.
In conclusion...no regrets from this laptop. I carry it to school in my normal backpack(insde a case), but I do worry that people will steal it since it is so darn cool.
Sony VAIO VGN-NR498E/P 15.4-inch Laptop (2.0 GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core T5750 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium)
With its sophisticated encasing, the 15.4" VAIO(R) NR notebook with XBRITE-ECO LCD technology exemplifies contemporary style, in a mobile PC ideal for everyday productivity and entertainment. Boasting an aesthetic yet functional design, it will turn heads with its unpretentious charm. Enjoy superior performance with an Intel Core-2 Duo processor and connect to wireless networks such as your home network or public hotspots at cafés and airports with wireless LAN technology. Build your own media library with the built-in CD/DVD multi drive. Inputs and Outputs - RJ45 Ethernet Port - 1; Headphone Jack - 1; RJ11 Modem Jack - 1; Microphone Input - 1; USB Port(s) - 4 (2.0 compliant); VGA Output(s) - 1; DC-In - 1; i.LINK(R) Connection - 1 (4pin) i.LINK(R) connector IEEE1394 Expansion Slots - Multimedia Card Reader - One Memory Stick(R) Duo media slot with MagicGate(TM) functionality; One ExpressCard /34 slot; One Secure Digital SD memory card media Wireless LAN - Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection 802.11a/b/g/n Supplied Accessories - Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS9/B) with AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V27) and Power Cable Estimated Battery Life - 2.0-5.0 hours Standard Capacity Battery / An optional Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9) is available and offers an estimated 3.5 to 8 hours battery life per charge Operating System - Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1; AOL 90-Day Risk Free Trial (New Users Only); Supplied Software - Microsoft Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007; an assortment of preloaded utilities provided by Sony Unit Dimensions - 14.2(W) x 1.2-1.5(H) x 10.6(D); Weight - 6.3 lbs with standard batteryAmazon.com Product Description
Offering powerful computing resources at an affordable price, the Sony VAIO VGN-NR498E/P also makes a stylish statement with rounded corners and unique coloring. This Cherry Blossom VAIO NR notebook features a matte pink fabric-like textured chassis with clean lines and an aesthetic yet functional design. The widescreen 15.4-inch screen makes it easy to multitask in several open windows, or watch a DVD in its proper aspect ratio. And Sony's original XBRITE-ECO LCD technology delivers razor-sharp details and crisp, bold colors--all while conserving battery life. The instant AV Mode feature enables you to start watching a DVD or listening to music with the push of a single button--without having to boot up the system.
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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1) includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.
The Basics
With two computational execution cores in a single processor, it provides 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:
Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which uses shared video memory (up to 358 MB allocated from the system memory) and provides Windows Vista Aero interface support and enhanced 3D graphics performance--delivering over 2x scores on 3DMark 06. Intel Clear Video Technology provides outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and customizable color controls. It also enables enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Intel Wireless 4965AGN Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward 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).
This notebook also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (no PCMCIA 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 connectivity options:
Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium (with SP1) is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.
Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.
Preloaded Software
Microsoft Windows Live OneCare anti-virus and recovery (trial version), Microsoft Works SE 9.0, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student (60-day trial), Sony Click to Disk Editor (CD and DVD burning), VAIO Movie Story (video editing), VAIO MusicBox
Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.2 x 10.6 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 6.2 pounds.
Power
It's powered by the VGP-BPS9/B rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of between 2.5 and 5.0 hours (depending on usage).
What's in the Box
This package contains the VGN-NR498E/P notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty, and Sony offers 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance.
great laptop
I bought this for my wife, she loves it really fast and we have had no problems with it. If you plan on using it alot I would suggest upgrading the battery.
RJ
Great for a first laptop
It was very easy to get up & running. The one glitch I had when trying to transfer files, was easily worked out with Sony's online chat. This is my first try into Sony computers. I'm really impressed.
HP Pavilion DV6335US Entertainment 15.4-inch Laptop (Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2080, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti Pavilion DVD, Vista Premium)
The HP Pavilion dv6335us features an Intel Core Duo 1.86GHz Dual Core processor. A CPU that has two separate processing cores running at 1.86GHz. So supported software can access both for nearly twice the speed of traditional processors. Perfect for demanding applications, like video editing. This notebook also features a SuperMulti 8x DVD writer. It writes data to nearly any DVD disc, even the double-layer discs that can hold up to 8.5GB of data! LightScribe technology gives your media a professional quality label by literally etching text and pictures onto the disc with the drive's laser. Continue reading for a complete list of what this notebook has to offer. 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drives SuperMulti 8x Double Layer DVD Writer 15.4 High-Definition Widescreen LCD Native Resolution - 1280 x 800 Built-in HP Pavilion WebCam with integrated Microphone Built-in 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi Support Integrated Microphone 56k Fax Modem Altec Lansing Audio 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34) 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader - supports SD, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture Cards Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 2 Headphone Out (1 w/ SPDIF Digital Audio & 1 Stereo), 1 VGA, 1 Microphone In, & 1 S-Video Out Unit Dimensions - 14.05 (l) x 10.12 (w) x 1.69 (h) Unit Weight - 6.14 lbs.Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for fast access to your entire entertainment library, the HP Pavilion dv6335us notebook PC is a great choice for both families and business travelers on the go. The 15.4-inch high-definition BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, and you'll enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the Express card slot. Easily manage your digital photo library and share with friends and family using the included HP Photosmart Premier software. This stylish laptop also features a high-gloss, durable HP Imprint finish with an inlaid design.
This notebook is powered by the 1.86 GHz Intel Core Duo T2350 processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. It provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance. This notebook also features a 120 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum capacity), built-in tri-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g), multi-format/dual-layer LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard slot, and Intel GMA 950 graphics card. It also has an integrated 1.3-megapixel WebCam (and integrated microphone), enabling easy video conferencing via VoIP and video IM chats.
This laptop also comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.
The Basics
The Intel Core 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 next version of Microsoft Windows, code-named Vista. 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. It's more efficient, thanks to Intel's Power Coordination and Deeper Sleep, which help to transfer power only to those areas of the processor that need it. It also features Intel's Digital Media Boost, which delivers enhanced performance on floating point-intensive applications such as CAD tools, 3-D and 2-D modeling, video editing, digital music, digital photography and gaming.
This LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
The Intel PRO wireless LAN 3945ABG provides a tri-mode network connection (supporting 802.11a/b/g), with throughput up to 54 Mbps at 5 GHz (802.11a) and 2.4 GHz (802.11g). It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (though no standard PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. You get a good offering of connectivity options:
Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.
Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.
Preloaded Software
Includes Microsoft Works 8, Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 Trial, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update), Roxio Creator/MyDVD (with LightScribe technology), Muvee autoProducer (for creating professional-looking home videos and burning to DVD), and HP Total Care Advisor.
Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.05 x 10.12 x 1.56 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 6.14 pounds.
Power
This notebook is powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which offers up to 2 hours of battery life (dependent upon computing conditions).
What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion dv6335us notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, IR remote control, earphones, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 30 days from date of purchase.
It'll get you through, but that's about it
I bought the HP Pavilion 6345US in mid 2007 and it's turned out to be so-so, at best, compared my HP 4150US ran so great since 2005. But, the 6345 since then has turned out to be relatively a disappointment. It runs really hot, even you load it clean with XP or Vista - SATA drivers on XP are a must - and it performs very mediocre. If you want something to write emails and browse the internet, then this is for you. Anything more than that, you're going to have to deal with occasional Windows stumbling and stirring, as well having something akin to a plugged in George Foreman Grill in your lap.
Great looks, good performance, A very good machine.
I bought this machine because I had a Dell that boke down and had lots of problems with it. This HP performs much better than the Dell I had. It is a bit slower to start but has tons of features, and if you treat it well, it will return the favor. I have no problems at all and it looks very nice. I had several different computers before and all of them stock once in a while. I had the same issue with this one but it has hapened maybe twice since I bought it at the beggining of the year.
I recomend it. A 5 star rating product.
Looks great but performs slow.
I own this model from HP. One thin g I will have tp say the new line of HP laptops look so sleey and nice. I love the look. However, the computer boots really slow. Part of it may be because of Vista. I have this model with 2 GB RAM, but it still takes a very long time to boot. I have seen Dell laptops with similar RAM work much fater. Other than that the laptop works pretty well. It has built in blue tooth, webcam, wireless, which are all great features. But overall 3 stars!
