The HP Pavilion dm1-4142nr Entertainment Notebook with HP CoolSense technology enables you to control the cooling so heat is directed from your laptop. Also, hear music how a artist intended with Beats Audio.™ The dm1 is a superb option for students and business travelers because it’s super mobile and surprisingly powerful. Enjoy brilliant HD videos on the run while using dual-core processor and AMD Radeon™ graphics.

Integrated Bluetooth® can help you sync your HP laptop with other digital devices, much like your smartphone or desktop computer, without needing cables. Plus, print, e-mail and study the net wirelessly using built-in Wi-Fi. Edit documents watching slideshows around the 11.6-inch diagonal high-definition LED-backlit display. The HP Pavilion dm1-4142nr Entertainment PC weighs just 3.52 lbs and it is about 1-inch slim, that makes it convenient to carry. The HP Imprint finish in charcoal gives this HP laptop lots of style, too.

Regardless of the HP Pavilion dm1-4142nr's small size, still it includes a some ports allowing you to connect your peripherals. The 3 USB ports, VGA, HDMI video outputs, multi-format card reader, single 3.5mm headset audio jack and Ethernet port ought to be ample for many travellers.

Video chat in low-light environments while using integrated HP TrueVision HD webcam, plus transfer photos from the storage device for your PC while using digital media reader. And when you need to watch DVDs, pair your HP notebook by having an external optical drive (sold separately) that may be plugged among the USB ports. 

The Apple MacBook Pro MD313LL/A is known as a powerful notebook by having an revolutionary aluminum unibody model. It's packed with advanced power management features and an integrated battery, which work together to supply around 7 hrs of wireless web surfing.

The Apple MacBook Pro MD313LL/A is really a 13.3 inches notebook featuring innovative hi-tech graphics with superior technology and different processing power. Thunderbolt technologies permit you to connect high definition screens and peripherals to at least one port which transfers important computer data for a price of 10 Gbps. The state-of-the-art dual-core Intel i5 processor delivers around 2x faster performance (within the previous generation of MacBook Pro). New Thunderbolt technology enables you to connect high-performance peripherals and high-resolution displays to some single port, and transfer files at lightning speeds. Along with the built-in FaceTime HD camera, you may make astonishingly crisp HD video calls. Using the revolutionary Thunderbolt technology, you can achieve bi-directional channels with transfer speeds to peripherals like external hard disk drives and servers around an incredible 10 Gbps--while also connecting to some DisplayPort-compatible high-resolution display.

Compact and lightweight. This was an incredibly important deciding factor, this notebook Faster than any other MacBook used in the past with Incredible Multi-touch track pad. The negatives is the price quite expensive, and HDMI adapter offered individually. 

The MacBook Air’s great, but when you'll need a DVD burner in addition to a full-voltage processor a better option’s the Apple MacBook Pro 13in (MD313LL/A). It might weigh just a little over 2kg, however the overall better computing power and greater number of ports still allow it to be value for the money overall. Obviously it’s also beautifully built, so for all those needing reasonably limited notebook for daily work can get lots of mileage from it. This notebook is fairly good when it comes to specifications and value. It isn't the very best we have seen, but it is pretty good either. Click Here to Check Price and Good Offers >>

Asus G74SX-A2 is the newest laptop in Asus Republic of Gamers series which is offers high performance for gaming, many useful features and fun entertainment options. This is because Asus G74SX-A2 supported by powerful combination of Quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia GTX 560M GPU. Another features offers are: a wide-set backlit keyboard, 1080p display, Blu-ray drive, external mouse included, and a stealthy cooling system to keep temperatures low without being noisy. Asus G74SX-A2 price range on the market is at $1,966.99 - $2,048.99. Another option of great gaming laptop is Alienware M17X (Sandy Bridge) which cost more (price $2,254 direct) and has better performance. If your budget is less, Asus G74SX-BBK7 (price $1,199 list at Best Buy) offers similar gaming performance, but sacrificing some future-proof components.

Asus G74SX-A2 Review Performance, Design, and Features

Asus G74SX-A2 system is supported by a 2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7-2630QM processor (same as used in another Asus Republic of Gamers series like Asus G73SW-BST6 and G74SX-BBK7). But in Asus G74SX-A2, this processor is boosted with enormous 16GB of DDR3 RAM. In PCMark 7 benchmark test, Asus G74SX-A2 scored at 3,941 points, an advanced compared to Asus G74SX-BBK7 that scored at 2,569 points. While equipped with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M GPU (3GB), Asus G74SX-A2 resulting great performance in graphic processing. On 3DMark 2006 testing, Asus G74SX-A2 scored at 16,970 points at medium settings and 12,135 at high settings. But this result still fell behind Alienware M17X (20,097 medium, 15,845 high). Asus G74SX-A2 played Crysis (DirectX 10) at 81.9 fps at medium settings and 13.2 fps at high setting. While in Lost Planet 2 (DirectX 9), it played at 82.5fps at medium and 30.6 at native resolution. The conclusion is that with this Asus G74SX-A2 you can play all games, but keep the hard 3D games at medium settings.

Talking about battery performance, Asus G74SX-A2 is equipped with 8-cell 74Wh battery that can last for 2 hours 59 minutes (based on MobileMark 2007 battery-life benchmark test). On the other side, Alienware M17X lasted for 2:24 with its enormous 90Wh battery, and Asus G74SX-BBK7 that comes with 8-cell 74Wh battery run up to 1 hour 57 minutes. While talking about display, Asus G74SX-A2 has 17.3-inch large screen which can display to 1920 by 1080 resolution. With this 1080p real high definition widescreen, it fits to play movies and games.

Asus G74SX-A2 has a thick wedge-shaped profile and puts the keyboard and palm rest at a 5-degree slope for more comfortable typing experience. That keyboard has large chiclet-style keys. Its extra large multitouch trackpad is also good, while its mouse buttons are quiet and soft. Asus G74SX-A2 dimension is measured at 2.4 by 16.5 by 12.8-inches HWD and weighs at 9.7 pounds. Another interesting thing is that this Asus G74SX-A2 has quiet and cool air ventilating system. Asus G74SX-A2 has two large vents run along the back of the laptop, to provide plenty of airflow in and out, and pointing the blowing air away from the user. This air system is supported by two large fans to cool the processor and the graphics card which is independently operated. It also works without noise.

For its storage, Asus G74SX-BBK7 is supported by two hard drives: a speedy 160GB solid-state drive (SSD) and a larger 750GB 7,200rpm spinning hard disk. While for optical, it equipped with built-in Blu-ray (Blu-ray player/ DVD +/- RW) drive. Sounds are also greats since it combine THX TruStudio and EAX Advanced HD 5.0 to be one of the best audio with rich bass. Ports and features available are: a USB 3.0 port, three USB 2.0 port, HDMI and VGA video outputs, a multi card reader (SD, MMC, MS/Pro), a Kensington Lock and jacks for headphones and a microphone. While for network & communications, Asus G74SX-BBK7 is supported by: a Gigabit Ethernet port, Wi-Fi 802.11n and Bluetooth 3.0.

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HP ProBook 6465b Review Price and Bottom Line

HP has released HP ProBook 6465b intended to be a small business laptop.  What make it interesting is that HP ProBook 6465b is powered by AMD's newest A6 Fusion processors, the AMD Llano APU. This processor put AMD Radeon HD 6250G graphics chip as it pairs. This graphics card support HP ProBook 6465b to reach 1,600-by-900 resolution. It is rare to find other laptop which has same price can reach this resolution. On the market, HP ProBook 6465b price is offered only at $730 (direct). But, if you mere thinking about performance, Dell Vostro 3350 (price $741) and Dell Vostro V131 (price $800) which equipped with Intel Core i5 processor has more power.

HP ProBook 6465b Review Performance, Design, and Features 

HP ProBook 6465b system relies on 1.6GHz quad-core AMD A6-3410MX APU which is paired with 4GB memory DDR3. This processor is placed AMD Radeon HD 6250G graphics chip on the same die. Intel Core i5 used in Dell V131, HP 5330m, and Dell 3350, is only dual core. But, this AMD Llano APU doesn't perform better than that Intel Core i5. A6-3410MX APU in this HP ProBook 6465b only performed as well as the 2.1GHz Intel Core i3-2310M. In PCMark Vantage, HP ProBook 6465b scored at 1767 points, while Dell Vostro 3350 is far behind by scoring at 6,688. But in graphical performance, AMD do better. AMD Radeon 6250G can play Crysis at 28.5 fps and Lost Planet 2 at 20.3 fps (played at 1,024 x 768 reesolution).It surpasses Dell V131 (20.1 fps in Crysis; 10.3 fps in Lost Planet) and HP 5330m (20.1 fps in Lost Planet) which supported by integrated Intel graphics. Please be aware, eventhough it has better graphics perforamce, still not intended for gaming/hard 3D aplication.

Talk in battery performance, HP ProBook 6465b battery is also has good performance. HP ProBook 6465b is equipped with 55WH battery which can run up to 5 hours 2 minutes (based on MobileMark 2007 battery testing). But, it still fall against Dell V131 (8 hours and 27 minutes) and Dell Vostro 3350 (9 hours and 36 minutes). Up to now, AMD still can not surpass Intel based laptop in battery performance. While talking about sdisplay, HP ProBook 6465b has 14-inch display screen that can reach 1,600-by-900 resolution. This resolution distinguishes HP ProBook 6465b from other 14-inch business laptops which has same price range. Moreover, its matte screen fits for work in brightly-lit environments.

HP ProBook 6465b design has charcoal black frame with an aluminum lid, like can be found in Dell Vostro V131 and HP ProBook 5330m , but without energetic silver colors and slimmer design. HP ProBook 6465b dimension is measured at 9.1 by 13.3 by 1.3 inches. It weighs at 5.3 pounds, which is heavier than Dell Vostro 3350 (4.8-pound) and HP 5330M (4-pound), but those two have 13.3-inch displays.

For the storage media, HP ProBook 6465b relies on 500GB hard disk drive, those storege are spacious enough to keeps your digital files. While for optical drive, it equipped with built in DVD+R Dual Layer. Ports and features available are: three USB 2.0 ports (one of them is a combo USB/eSATA), FireWire port, DisplayPort, a fingerprint reader, SmartCard reader, and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), an HD webcam, media card reader (SD and MMC). While for network & communication, HP ProBook 6465b are supported by: Ethernet and 802.11n Wi-Fi.

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