Friday, February 1, 2008

Research for the Best P40,000.00 Laptop


I. Feature Specifications (Dell Inspiron Laptop)

  • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 mobile technology TL-60* for AMD dual-core technology in a thin-and-light design; HyperTransport™ and AMD PowerNow!™ technologies and improved security with Enhanced Virus Protection. 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.
  • 2GB DDR2 memory for multitasking power, expandable to 4GB
  • 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
  • AMD dual-core technology enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing
  • AMD dual-core technology enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing
  • 250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
  • ATI RADEON XPRESS 1270 graphics with HyperMemory; high-definition 2.0 audio; S-video output
  • Top-side media buttons to easily play, pause, stop, fast-forward and rewind at the touch of a button
  • Built-in 2.0-megapixel Web cam to liven up Internet chat, instant messaging and blogs with color photos and video
  • 8-in-1 digital media reader supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Density, Secure Digital High Capacity, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD-Picture Card and SDIO formats
  • 1 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer
  • Built-in Dell 1390 wireless networking mini-card (802.11b/g); standard Wi-Fi Catcher to quickly locate wireless hotspots; Dell's advanced antenna design features 3 antennas to find and connect to networks with ease, delivering enhanced wireless reception
  • Integrated 10/100 Ethernet network card; 56 Kbps modem
  • Weighs 6.2 lbs. and measures 1"–1.5" thin for portable power; 6-cell lithium-ion battery
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system preinstalled; software package included with Microsoft Works 8 and Roxio Creator Basic

II. Where to purchase

  • Go to www.bestbuy.com and search for Dell - Inspiron Laptop with AMD Turion (Model: 1526-JB and SKU: 8679566 )

III. Buyers' review

  • "Hey, Dell finally made something that's visually not an eyesore. I'm impressed. It's rare that I say that. It looks like Dell is starting to realize the value of aesthetics." - Dragon Fly
  • "I'm impressed the pricing starts from $499 on this laptop, granted that's a Celeron processor, but I think the point people are missing is this is a cross between budget and multimedia laptop AND most importantly it's lighter than than behemoth of an Inspiron 1520. In my book Dell has done the right thing here. The XPS M1530 cost isn't that high either, you can get it for $999 starting and if you want a performance notebook that's where to go.If you want the Inspiron 1520, as Jerry said, go for the Vostro 1500. It's exactly the same as the Inspiron 1520. The Inspiron 15256 is thin by design because they knew they'd not have to cram a heat producing graphics card in there. Thinner = harder to cool. - Andrew, NBR Admin and Reviewer
  • "Worked real well with my notebook and I run several open pages and at least 8 hours a day. I don't do games, but a lot of PhotoShop work. I really think the dedicated graphic is a lot of hype." - Jack 53, Notebook Evangelist

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