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Price : $1,269.00

Features

• Redesigned MacBook with thin, strong aluminum unibody frame and 13.3-inch LED-backlit glass display
• New glass trackpad with 40 percent more tracking area and supports more Multi-Touch gestures
• 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 160 GB hard drive, 2 GB RAM (4 GB max), DVD/CD SuperDrive
• Integraed NVIDIA graphics (with 256 MB shared memory); Draft-N Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 2.1; Gigabit Ethernet; Mini DisplayPort video output
• Preloaded with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system and iLife ‘08 suite of applications

Product Description

Instead of assembling a notebook from many minor parts, the MacBook was reinvented from just one: the solid-aluminum unibody enclosure. It gets full credit for making MacBook thinner, lighter, and even more stunning. But it’s not all beauty. Because of the antibody, this MacBook is also durable. It was designed to take on your world. So slip it into your backpack or briefcase and pull it out wherever you go - it’s impressive in any setting.The MacBook uses a graphics processor that economizes space in a whole new way. A traditional computer logic board contains multiple components: the CPU, two chips that control communication throughout the computer, and the graphics processor. The logic board in the MacBook contains only two components: The CPU and a graphics processor with all of the core logic built into a single chip.The beautifully seamless, remarkably thin design isn’t the only gleaming quality of the LED-backlit display. Open your MacBook and you’re instantly greeted by glorious full screen brightness. The aluminum enclosure is perfectly integrated with a glass overlay that stretches to the edge of the notebook, providing a completely unobstructed picture. Anything you view, including the glossy widescreen display itself, is a spectacular experience. The LED-backlit display is more power efficient. And it’s mercury- and arsenic-free, so it’s greener than ever.

Customer Reviews

Review date : 2008-11-02
Briefly:

The good:
(1) Aluminum body feels sturdy and solid
(2) Liking the new pad, wish it didn’t have the effect, don’t like the friction of the surface (move your finger over the touchpad vs the aluminum body)
(3) Mac OS X
(4) Form factor. The 15.4" are way too bulky, the 13" is just right - lightweight and portable

The neutral:
(1) The brightness adjustment of the screen is too responsive - if you’re sitting with your back to a lightsource, every time the book moves or your body moves will change screen brightness noticeably.
(2) Don’t like that I can’t move the screen all the way back into the horizontal. Depending on how I sit, that’s a very natural way for my to type.
(3) I can sort of live without firewire. It’s lame and I’ll need to sell some of my hardware, but I can deal.

The bad:
(1) The screen. I could live with the glossiness, but the viewing angle is bad. A much larger/higher resolution screen would have fit the form factor if not for the insanely large bezel around it.
(2) Battery life: with my factory new macbook, I get about 2h at best. Compare to the advertised 5h.
(3) Lack of a card reader of standard video ports. This is a huge deal if you bought the book for it’s small form factor, because now you’ll have to carry around lots of accessories all the time. How the Hardware Designers justify not adding $10 in everyday use parts to a 1300 USD machine is beyond me. Ouch.

Overall, nice enough not to return, but not worth the money I paid for it. If you can, wait 8 months for the next generation which will hopefully fix some of the design decisions that went into this product.

Review date : 2008-11-01
I bought the 2.0GHz model at the Apple Store and I have to say that this laptop is simply the best. Sure there are some cons, but the pros outweigh them.
First is the new design, the design is so much better than the old design although the old one is still pretty nice. You can still get that one for just under a thousand bucks, but I think the new ones are worth the extra cash. I would give design a 10/10.
Next, the weight. The weight is noticeably lighter than the previous MacBook. It weights 4.5lb, which is pretty good. I would give the weight 9.5/10. It could have been a little lighter for something like this.
Features, yes there are lots. The iSight camera is great and the keyboard. I have to say that the backlit keyboard doesn’t seem useful to me, as I am a touch typist who doesn’t look at the keyboard much. Sure, it may look nicer, but I don’t think it’s worth the extra $300. The hard drive is 160GB, but after the formatting and OS X installed it was a little over 140GB. For $1299, Apple could have added a 250GB one. Of course, Apple has been known for high profit margins. I like how the SuperDrive is standard now. There are 2 USB 2.0 ports, but sadly Firewire has been removed. Although I don’t really use it much, it would have been nice to have it there in case I needed it. The glass trackpad is a killer. It may take some time to get used to, but it’s a nice touch. The multi-touch gestures are now in the MacBook and I find them very useful, especially the 4 finger gestures. For features, I would give it 9.5. The firewire would be the cause.
Performance. The performance is lightning fast. Although the processor is now 2.0GHz, I don’t think there’s a noticeable difference between the previous $1299 model. One of the things that made this happen would be the RAM. The new MacBooks are packed with 2GB of DDR3 RAM, which has better performance compared to DDR2. The new graphics card also contributed to this. Apple now uses the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M. It’s still integrated, but it can get up to 5x faster than the Intel GMA X3100. For performance, I would give it a 10.
Some may find the glossy screen annoying, but I like it. I like how it’s LED backlit now. Some users received the bad displays, but luckily I got the good one. For the display, I would give it a 9.4.
The new aluminum enclosure is great and more durable than the previous plastic one. It feels more solid when it’s carved from just one brick of aluminum.
I would recommend this computer to anyone looking for a brand new computer. The switch to OS X is worth it and I think people who want something durable which can last for a couple years would find this a good choice. Although the price tag seems a little high, you will find it a good thousand dollar spent.

Review date : 2008-10-31
What’s up with that, Apple guys? Even though you warned me that this item would not be included, you totally didn’t include it and THAT’S WHY YOU GET ONLY ONE STAR. Where’s the flux capacitor? The phaser banks? The racing stripes? Totally bogus, I say. Just because you didn’t promise it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t deliver it (because I want it). You should be ashamed of yourselves.

Also, I never bought or used this laptop, but I feel fully qualified to write this review. ONE STAR.

Review date : 2008-10-30
I second the review by Skyhawk- leaving out a firewire port is a fatal flaw. I have numerous devices that only use firewire, there is no way at all to connect them to this computer. You cannot get a firewire to usb adapter, and you cannot get around the problem by using a hub that has both firewire and usb ports. Why in the world Apple would release this without firewire compatibility is baffling. I am returning this laptop today and intend to purchase the previous generation macbook (which there are great deals on now, btw). If you really want the newest macbook and don’t want to spend the extra money on a macbook pro (which does have firewire compatibility), I would recommend waiting until Apple realizes what a grand screw-up this was and puts out an updated version with firewire compatibility.

Review date : 2008-10-29
I ordered the standard 2.0ghz aluminum Macbook and received it last night. Immediately it was powered up and explored and everything works perfectly, although calibration of the display was not as easy as my PowerMac on a Cinemadisplay 20".

This morning after using the Macbook at work and turning it off, I noticed several white "specks" on the screen, one near the camera, another 1" away from the left border at the center of the screen, and another 2" diagonal to the right of the "Macbook" logo. I attempted to first blow the specks off which didn’t work, so I attempted to wipe it with the cloth included in the box. That didn’t work either. It turns out this is dust BEHIND the glass. I have owned several other laptops prior to this, and this is the first time I am experiencing a problem this small yet this obvious. For a perfectionist such as myself, it is a pretty big deal (Amazon rectified the situation for me).

Besides that, this laptop is probably the most solid feeling laptop I have ever felt. It is heavier than my last laptop (XPS M1330 which was also solidly built) but slightly thinner. The screen is super glossy, but so far I haven’t had a problem with it. The trackpad takes some getting used to because it is hinged at the top edge, so if your finger has moved to the top edge you have to remember to move your finger away from the top edge to actually click it. The new multi-touch features for Expose and whatnot are cool, but I’ll always take a real multi-button mouse over a touchpad anyday.

Disappointed that I have to purchase a mini displayport adapter from Apple in order to use it with the Cinemadisplay rather than having the option of purchasing non-proprietary stuff.

Overall, if you’re looking to switch to a Mac and are willing to spend a little more than a comparably equipped PC, the base Macbook is the way to go. The reason I didn’t go for the higher end Macbook, I don’t need the HD space (I have a 1TB PowerMac server at home) or illuminated keys, and don’t do anything that requires .4ghz more power. If you really want a deal, look at the white (non-Alum) Macbooks…those are a steal lately!

You need to be ready for challenges before you start your IT consulting business. The following steps can help get you started.

Make A Database Of Contacts That Includes Everyone You Meet

When making an IT consulting prospect/contact database, use a preexisting package like ACT of Goldmine to simplify the process. You should contact each person and tell him about your IT consulting company. Make sure all contacts know you would appreciate any referrals they can send your way, or to keep you apprised of any computer problems about which they hear.

You should balance personal visits with professional visits. In-person visits to contacts have the most strength, followed by phone calls, then emails and postcards. Give each person you meet some IT consulting business cards with your mobile number on them and also some tech support stickers so they can place them on computers and give them out to others.

Decide When To Charge And How To Set Up Billing

You should think carefully about your hourly billing rate and make sure not to undercharge. Think about whether you want to charge for travel or the trip, or if you want a call fee or a flat fee on top of an hourly billing rate. You should also establish minimum onsite hours, of which 2-3 is typically the standard. You need to go to quite a few places per day in order to make a living, so efficiency is important.

Also think about methods for billing in regards to telephone support and remote support. With a new IT consulting business or any IT consulting business, you don’t want to give anything away for free. You should also think about how you will charge for an off-site project.

Getting The First Paying Client

The most important thing to focus on in IT consulting is to do an excellent job with your first client. You should go above and beyond the call of duty and deliver more than they expect. When you get paid, and while your customer is extremely happy with your work, get a testimonial that can help you gain future clients.

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Price : $1,099.87

Features

• Entertainment-centric special edition notebook PC with widescreen 14.1-inch LCD, integrated webcam, and multi-colored high-gloss finish with organic Verve imprint
• 2.1 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 dual-core processor, 250 GB hard drive, 4 GB installed RAM (max capacity), LightScribe dual-layer DVD drive
• Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); 10/100 Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M graphics (up to 1071 MB of available memory)
• Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, expansion port 3 connector, ExpressCard 54/34, 5-in-1 memory card reader
• Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1); includes remote control

Product Description

For those who want rich digital entertainment capability coupled with leading-edge mobile performance and communication features in a distinctive design, the HP Pavilion DV2840SE Notebook PC delivers! It features a high-gloss HP Verve Imprint Finish featuring rich shades of bronze and organic design elements. And AMD mobile dual-core technology with 4GBs of RAM enables use of multiple demanding applications, such as photo editing, DVD burning and playing a game, at the same time. Chat face to face or take pictures and video clips using the HP Webcam and Microphone. Listen without disturbing others with the included stereo earbud headphones, while dual headphone jacks also allow you to share your entertainment. And control content from up to 10 feet away with the HP Mobile Remote Control that can be stored in the ExpressCard slot for convenience. Create custom laser-etched disc labels right in the drive for a personal or professional finish with LightScribe Technology. This 5.25lbs light notebook exists at the intersection of computing and entertainment with its 14.1 High-Definition BrightView widescreen display, innovative entertainment features and fresh design. 14.1 diagonal WXGA (1280 x 800) BrightView Widescreen Display Built-in Webcam and Microphone NVidia Geforce Go 7150M (UMA) with up to 1071MB Shared Graphics Memory LightScribe SuperMulti 8x DVD -R/RW Drive with Double Layer 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN Bluetooth 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter - MMC, SD, MS, MS Pro, xD ExpressCard 54/34 Slot 3 x USB 2.0, 2 x Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, TV-Out (S-Video), IEEE-1394, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 13.15 (L) x 9.33 (W) x 1.54 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 5.25 pounds

Customer Reviews

Review date : 2008-07-31
The HP DV series PC are TRASH in my opinion. I bought the DV6226US in March 2007, and my System Board fried just 7-1/2 months later. They replaced it, and 8 months later if fried again - and HP wouldn’t cover it. With the excessive heat no wonder! A system board crashing is rare but 2 boards in 16 months is nothing but defective product - pure and simple. DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT

Review date : 2008-07-19
I bought my new laptop a few weeks ago and I’m very happy with it. It’s very fast because of the 4 gigs of RAM. Vista it’s a little slow by default but I did some tweaks to the system and now it’s very fast. Great buy, I’m 100% satisfied.

Review date : 2008-07-08
This comment I’m going to write in Spanish.

La HP Pavilion dv2840se Special Edition Notebook PC simplemente es excepcional. Escribo desde Per y les digo que cualquier comentario positivo acerca de ella, no es suficiente. Cada detalle en esta computadora indica que HP ha puesto delicadeza y esmero en su construccin, comenzando por su acabado externo (Verve) de alto brillo, con ricos matices en bronce y elementos de diseo orgnico.

Tiene un procesador AMD de doble ncleo que, en relacin precio - desempeo, no tiene que envidiar a sus pares de Intel. Gracias a la tecnologa HyperTransport cuenta con un bus de 1600 MHz que le permite decirle adis a los famosos "cuellos de botella" del que adolece la marca rival. Al fin y al cabo, no sirve de nada tener un Ferrari Enzo si lo vamos a rodar por un camino rural, angosto y sin asfaltar. Nunca explotaramos todo el potencial que puede brindar la mquina. Anlogamente, no podramos aprovechar toda la potencia de este excelente procesador si no contamos con un bus que le permita desempearse a toda su capacidad.

Por otro lado, los 4 GB de memoria RAM la hacen ideal no solo para navegar por Internet, sino que, permite ejecutar mltiples programas al mismo tiempo sin afectar el rendimiento del sistema. Todo esto hace gala del excelente desempeo multitarea que ofrecen los sistemas AMD.

Cabe mencionar que su disco duro con 250 GB de almacenamiento se encuentra dentro de lo razonable, dadas las necesidades del usuario de hoy, que gusta de grabar grandes cantidades de datos. Lo que si no me parece muy bueno en este aspecto es que la particin de recuperacin quita casi 12 GB para almacenar los archivos de recuperacin del sistema, los cuales solo ocupan dos tercios de dicha particin.

Mencin destacable es para el apartado grfico. Hablo de la nVidia GeForce Go 7150M, que hoy por hoy es la mejor GPU integrada. Mucho mejor que su par de Intel, el Graphics Media Accelerator X3100. Cabe resaltar que, debido a la gran cantidad de memoria RAM, el sistema le asigna 1071 MB como memoria de grficos a la GPU, lo que le permite hacer uso de la interfaz Aero con agilidad. Claro, siempre y cuando el uso al que se le destine sea netamente profesional, ya que si de juegos se trata, entonces su desempeo no es tan destacable como el de un sistema con grficos discreto, por ejemplo el nVidia GeForce 8600M. La computadora posee salidas VGA y S-Video, un estndar en la industria de porttiles. Lo que hara falta, siendo muy necesario en estos das, es una salida HDMI, dado el uso masivo de dispositivos (LCD) con dicha caracterstica.

La pantalla brinda imgenes precisas y ntidas, con un alto nivel de brillo y profundo contraste. Las pantallas de las Sony Vaio pueden llevarles la delantera a las de las HP Pavilion, pero no por mucho. Adems, en el marco se incluye una webcam de 1.3 megapxeles que resulta ideal cuando deseamos usar la mensajera instantnea, ya que capta tanto fotos como vdeo de una excelente calidad. Tambin en el marco, custodiando a la webcam, se ubican un par de micrfonos que hacen ms amenas las conversaciones y tienen un gran alcance, si se configuran de forma adecuada.

En el plano de la conectividad, esta computadora es de las pocas que incluye los estndares 802.11a/b/g/n y Bluetooth en un mismo equipo. Dicho de otro modo, no hay excusa para decir que no haba forma de comunicarse con el mundo. Tengo un Access Point (AP) en casa y esta computadora capta la seal hasta en los lugares ms recnditos de mi domicilio. En las aulas de la universidad ocurre lo mismo, la seal es captada con intensidad, a pesar que el AP ms cercano est separado por algunas paredes de concreto.

El multilector de tarjetas lee los formatos ms populares. El control remoto (el cual se puede esconder dentro de la ranura ExpressCard) es de suma utilidad y tiene un largo alcance. He grabado CDs y DVDs sin problema alguno, aunque hasta ahora no he utilizado la caracterstica LightScribe.

El tiempo de duracin de la batera de 6 celdas me parece corto. No llega ni a las 3 horas. Recomiendo que adquieran una batera de 12 celdas, si fuese posible, sobretodo si son usuarios que andan en constante movimiento. En caso de tenerla conectada a la toma AC pueden experimentar un incremento en la temperatura, por lo cual no tienen que alarmarse siempre que no le obstruyan los conductos de ventilacin. Este ligero calentamiento no es una anomala sino una prueba de que la computadora, con un suministro abundante de energa, deja de ahorrar recursos y pone en funcionamiento todo su potencial.

El sistema operativo Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit con el Service Pack 1 es el indicado para aprovechar toda la cantidad de memoria RAM que incluye este equipo. Lo que si resulta un tanto desagradable, es que HP incluya muchos programas con licencia limitada o de prueba, algunos de ellos innecesarios y hasta molestos.

En conclusin, como profesional de las TI y habiendo sido propietario de otras HP, afirmo y reafirmo que la dv2840se, libra por libra, es la mejor de su categora, una porttil de muy altas prestaciones a un precio asequible al consumidor.

Review date : 2008-06-30
I had to call HP support after multiple blue screen crashes leading finally to being unable to open Windows. Tech support tracked down the problem to a faulty memory chip. They are sending a replacement. This machine came with 3GB of memory. The 2GB chip is the one that went bad and is being replaced. I am now running on 1GB while waiting for the replacement chip. Performance is slower but no problems. I am satisfied with the computers features and performance and wouldn’t try to talk anyone out of buying it. I think my problem is probobly a fluke.

Review date : 2008-06-26
At the discounted price of $900 as of mid-June the $50 rebate, this laptop was a great value, and still is at $1000, though I would recommend waiting a bit for another HP discount to pop up this summer. The design and structure of the laptop and very slick and hip. This laptop was built and is marketed for entertainment, so I would recommend it for any families or students. 4GB of RAM is a nice boost to system performance, and the 250GB (219GB usable disk space after partition OS) should be plenty for most users, but if not, fast external storage is getting pretty cheap these days. The screen is fantastic and the quad-band (?) is plenty fast. Overall, its a great machine with high performance for most entertainment applications. If you can snatch it for $900 or less, depending upon what rebates/coupons HP throws out there, it’s a fantastic value.

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These days you never know when your computer system will go down due to viruses, sabotage or natural disaster. We suggest that everyone back-up their files regularly. Nobody ever wants to think about their hard drive crashing or a virus taking over their computer, so backing up your files is the last thing on your mind.

Often time is of the essence. We know that when your business is down, fast is never fast enough, therefore, ECO offers an expedited service for time sensitive situations.

As technology advances, so do the skills of what we refer to as Hackers. These Hackers are responsible for many of the damaged files we have recovered. As the Hackers skills evolve, so must our teams of engineers. We understand that there will always be some hacker out there with the goal of causing chaos. Eco Data Recovery will be there to undo the damage they may have done and get you up and running in the fastest time possible.

Viruses are not the only cause of lost files!

When a hard drive is making an awful noise, more often then not you have a hardware problem. ECO Chief Engineer, Sean Flanders, warns If you hear strange noises emanating from your computer, shut it off immediately before further damage is incurred.

When a drive is still grasping to life (barely spinning) many times people try the cheapest solution and attempt to run a data recovery software utility. This is a major mistake! Attempting to utilize recovery software can make your data hard to salvage if not impossible in some cases. These programs may write data on the drive which then overwrites your original data, making data recovery almost impossible, states Brian Cain, VP of sales at ECO.

Take heed in the words of Charles Roover, President of Eco Data Recovery, Be aware of the fate that could befall your computer and/or network and take precautions. Back-up your files often! Nobody likes to think about losing their data, however, when you have a disaster, were there to rescue you!

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Price : $1,529.00

Features

• Stylishly designed notebook in cosmopolitan pink with 14.1-inch screen and multimedia playback control buttons
• 2.0 Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 processor, 200 GB hard drive, 2 GB RAM (4 GB max), 8x multi-format/dual-layer DVD drive
• Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), 10/100 Ethernet, Intel X3100 video card with up to 358 MB of shared memory
• Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, ExpressCard 34 slot, Memory Stick & SD readers
• Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities)

Product Description

The Sony VGN-CR220E/P 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 1280×800 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 pounds

Customer Reviews

Review date : 2008-10-30
We bought this sony with high hopes but were quickly disappointed. I don’t understand why all Microsoft software is such garbage. Just one example. My daughter and I went to watch a DVD last night (enemy of the state) and the video comes up with a 2 inch wide black box all the way around it in full screen mode. We searched all the preferences and quickly found that we could set the movie to play at 1.4X the normal speed THIS IS HANDY!! The 7 band graphic equalizer was also easy to find, great feature on a laptop that has microscopic speakers that barely put out enough sound to drown out the background noise in an empty library at 2 am… but no where did we find a video zoom or aspect adjustment. My $100 nortech DVD player has these features as does the free software included with every Mac, but not Windows Media Player. Maybe there is another DVD player included? If so we couldn’t find it so what good is it… we had to watch the movie in this tiny screen size. This seems to be the recurring theme every time we go to use this computer for ANYTHING.. we waste a half hour learning that it is incapable of the simplest functions and either abandon the effort or put up with some form of torturous inadequacy. (BUY A MAC)

As for the Sony itself.. who knows, it seems slow, unresponsive, generally useless… but I work on a MacBook every day so maybe my expectations are too high. The Sony would probably be a great machine if it wasn’t loaded with garbage for software. If your planning to uninstall Vista and all the associated garbage and load Linux or some other real operating system you might be alright, but why not just BUY A MAC?

Review date : 2008-09-27
I loved my champagne colored laptop when I first bought it. I still do. Its very different from other laptops on the market, so I loved it. The only problem is that after a few months the Motion Eye built in camera stopped working for no apparent reason. I search the internet trying to find an answer and apparently I am NOT the only one with the problem. Many people have experience it as well. But, since I didn’t use it to begin with I’m not as mad as I was when I found out. Apart from that, great laptop.

Review date : 2008-09-08
Purchased Sony VAIO Dec. 2007 as a present. I bought it not only because of the SONY name but because it was in the style and color that my wife liked. Had I known how fragile the screen was, and the fact that SONY knew about it and it still continued selling the units with a warranty that specifically excluded LCD "damage" I would not have bought it. A rarely used notebook, still in an "as new" like condition and Sony claims LCD damage and refuses to fix.

Review date : 2008-09-06
I wanted a decently powerfull laptop basically for watching movies, and spend a lot of time in front of the screen reading and writing. I have to say that its price was really a great deal. This computer is really a beauty, from its fancy design to its efficiency. The screen is absolutely perfect. No reflections, and crystal clear. For the use I`m making of it, I am more than satisfied with this laptop. I was an exclusive Toshiba buyer and I turned to Sony basically for its looks, and I`m thrilled with its quality.

Review date : 2008-08-24
I’ve had this laptop for 7 months now and would not exchange it for any other model. Looks beautiful, specs are good. The first thing I did when I bought this was reinstall Vista, minus all the Sony bloatware. Somebody else said that they only got 174 GB out of the 200 that they should have got. That is because there is a hidden partition containing the recovery data. You can burn recovery DVDs and claim that space again safely.

Who has not heard of online games these days? Internet has opened up a whole new vista for the entertainment and gaming industry which is booming and going strong with huge annual growth rates of 40-45% year on year. All you need to play an online game is a home computer and broadband connection. You dont even need spare time; it sucks you in. Well, if you dont have a computer at home but still want to play, dont loose heart; you can play them on your cell phone.

Online Games and Pass Time
Innovative online games, apart from the traditional chess, poker and Mahjong, are real brain teasers. While these are games which need two players, who you find always online, there are still more which can be played individually. Games such as solitaire, crossword, sudoku are individual games.

Gaming Softwares and Techniques
Some online games require you to download and install their softwares before you can begin play. These softwares help save your personal settings for those games. But mostly, you can play any game without having to download anything at all.

When you log on to play a non individual game, you will be automatically matched against someone who is better than you are. It is frustrating to loose a match, albeit against an unknown player. If you wonder, all but you are skilled, take a look here. There are softwares called as game cheat available to help you on the instant! Game cheats level out the playing field and soon you can play with experts without them knowing whether you are using a software aid.

How do you benefit from game cheats? Turn on cheats when you begin playing. Cheat predicts obstacles and opportunities and suggests the best move for you. It can also tell you the next possible move of your opponent, with dependable certainty. You can buy them from their websites for charges not big if you are serious on winning online. Some companies give away trial versions which you can upgrade later. These softwares can be availed for games like game cube, X-Box and the PS 2; and are being continuously upgraded.

A word of caution while playing online games would not be out of place. Play on trusted websites only as most gaming sites install spywares scrupulously onto your hard disk.

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Price : $2,066.51

Features

• Intel Core 2 Duo P9500 processor (2.53GHz), 6MB L2 cache
• Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business with SP1/XP downgrade
• 13.1" widescreen LCD with XBRITE-DuraView technology & LED backlight
• 3GB of pre-installed RAM & a roomy 320GB Serial ATA hard drive
• Biometric fingerprint scanner & hybrid graphics system

Product Description

Built tough for business, the VAIO(R) Z notebook offers the portability of a 3.31 lbs form factor with the performance of a larger computer. Encased in durable carbon fiber and featuring scratch-resistant XBRITE-DuraView LCD technology, the Z notebook is designed to withstand the rigors of the road and with LED backlighting, you get a crisper and brighter display. Another rugged feature is the G-Sensor Shock Protection technology that makes your data even less vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built-in 3D acceleration sensor detects a risky movement, the HDD-head will lock up to secure its position and help protect the disc from scratching. To complement this durability, is a powerful yet energy-efficient Intel Core 2 Duo P9500 processor with Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business with service pack 1. With this one-two punch combo, the Z notebook delivers the long battery life you need to stay productive when on the go. 13.1 Diagonal (1366 x 768) XBRITE-DuraView Display with LED Back Light Built-in Webcamera and Microphone NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS with 128MB Dedicated Graphics Memory with up to 1370MB Shared DVD -R/RW Drive with Double Layer Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n Sprint Mobile Broadband Service WWAN Integrated Stereo Bluetooth A2DP Biometric Fingerprint Reader 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet Built-in Memory Stick(R) Duo with MagicGate(TM) Card Reader Secure Digital (SD Memory Card) Media Slot ExpressCard 34 Slot 2 x USB 2.0, Headphone; Microphone, VGA, HDMI, IEEE-1394, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 12.4 (W) x 8.3 (D) x 1.3(H) Approximate Unit Weight - 3.31 Pounds

Customer Reviews

Review date : 2008-10-21
I have been through numerous laptops in the past year. I am the Director of I.T. for my Corporation so I have a bit of experience in this department. Typically I go with DELL on just about everything, but honestly I believe they have captured most of the market and by doing so they have really started slacking on their products which led me to SONY. I’m not even going to touch a HP, Gateway or Toshiba and I had previously owned a SONY a few years ago and had relatively little to no problems so i figured i would try again.

So far I have been more than impressed! Out of the box this little guy fired right up without any problems. After about 45 minutes of removing the pre installed Sony software (not sure why it took some people hours?) and a few Windows updates this machine was flying.

The display is incredible, much better than any laptop display i have ever seen, this is partially due to the higher end Nvidia video card and the onboard 3GB of RAM.

The hard drive is more than enough for me at 320GB.

The unit only weighs 3.3lbs, to me this is nothing coming from a 14.1" DELL Precision M2400 which weighed about 2x that!

Some of my gripes:

Internal Broadband card is set to Sprint! (come on, who uses Sprint anymore?)

BIOS is very very limited, I’m a bit spoiled with all the options you can set in a DELL’s BIOS

It’s still a bit hard to find accessories for this laptop since it’s so new. I’m trying really hard to find a extra power adapter since the one i bought at the Sony store is a "travel" adapter and it’s basically a brick.

All in all I’m VERY happy with my purchase, I will be travelling to Germany in a couple weeks so i guess that will be the ultimate test.

Keep in mind, there is a big brother to this laptop that was not in stock at the time when i bought my laptop but i think it is called the VGN-Z590N which comes with a more powerful graphics card, a BluRay player and 4GB of RAM, had I seen that one i would have bought it but either way, I’m happy with what I got and would HIGHLY recommend it.

Review date : 2008-10-19
Everything is great with this laptop. The Sprint broadband card is awesome! The only bad thing about it is the Sony bloatware. I spent hours removing it from the system. Then I installed the XP downgrade and had to spend a few more hours taking it off. Now that I’ve personalized it, it works great.

Review date : 2008-10-15
I bough this for $2050 out the door from. $350 less than Sony store price. The laptop is light and sexy. I also received the XP downgrade cd. It also comes with free quickbooks accounting software license. The only disappointment I have is with the battery life. The battery runs out in 2.5 hours in optimized mode. Not sure why is this happening. Because of this, I did not give it 5 starts.

Review date : 2008-10-14
I fell in love with this computer as soon as I laid eyes on it. Turning it on and having a look only made it more appealing. The LCD quality is outstanding (a definite deal maker for me, because I needed a portable for photo editing); the keyboard is the best I’ve ever used on a laptop, very comfortable, spacious and not spongy at all; sound quality is better than expected for a portable. I also liked the design, very sleek and classy, with very good materials, and the overall impression of quality build. Other plusses were the HDMI and firewire ports, built-in Bluetooth and wireless (almost a given nowadays, but you never know).

So, yes, I took this little machine home with me. I am still impressed with its speed (great processor and lots of RAM) in any operation, and again, the quality of its 13.1" screen. So far it seems like the perfect laptop for my needs. I’ve yet to test other capabilities, like wireless and DVD burning.

As for Windows Vista Business, well, I knew what I was getting into when I bought this machine. (I knew, for instance, that I hated Vista and wanted nothing to do with it. I also knew that I was eligible for the downgrade DVD because it’s Vista Business, and that Sony didn’t ship it with this product. I’ll burn the Restore DVDs just in case… I’m waiting for Sony to send me the XP Pro downgrade DVD, which I’ve already ordered, and am hoping the company comes through in its promise to deliver. Otherwise, I’ll have to download the XP drivers one by one and do a fresh XP install. I don’t love this idea, but I love Vista even less. And I’m definitely NOT going to let the OS spoil a fantastic machine for me.

Review date : 2008-10-09
I like the notebook but because it is so slow in performance i need to return it.Vista already slows the notebook and on top of it all sony 3rd party junk make it very very slow.More over the system crashed right out of box.You need to force start very first time.
Otherwise very good in weight style and lcd .

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Price : $1,099.99

Features

• Entertainment-centric notebook PC with widescreen 17-inch LCD and stylish high-gloss finish with wave imprint, integrated webcam
• 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 processor, 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB RAM (max), Blu-ray ROM drive with dual-layer DVD/CD burner
• Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); Gigabit Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce 8600M GS graphics (up to 2303 MB of available memory)
• Connectivity: 4 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, ExpressCard 54/34, 5-in-1 memory card reader
• Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1); includes remote control

Product Description

PRODUCT FEATURES:Larger than life entertainmentUnrivaled satisfaction with a 17 high-definition wide-screen displayQuickPlay media accessSurround-sound speakersDual hard-drive capabilities

Customer Reviews

Review date : 2008-10-12
Es una maquina poderosisima y muy completa con un procesador de doble nucleo igual de poderoso que un Intel, con memoria Ram suficiente y un disco duro con bastante capacidad para las tareas tradicionales de trabajos en el hogar, el colegio, la universidad o en la oficina, contiene todas las funciones de audio y video que se necesitan para realizar actividades relacionadas con imagenes, audio, video, cantidad de accesorios que se complementan con los programas primarios para trabajar con rapidez y complementar las tareas a realizar, su teclado numerico adjunto simplfica el trabajo que otra laptops no hacen, el HP Media Center nos entrega un manejo de todos los recursos multimedia integrados y de facil forma con excelente calidad de imagen y presentacion. Su precio es una oportunidad en comparacion con otras marcas con la misma configuracion.

Review date : 2008-09-22
I purchased this system in January of ‘07. It had always given off a lot of heat so I purchased a laptop cooler. However, it still ran very hot.

One day, I realized that it would not close all the way. When I opened it up, I realized that the plastic bezel around the screen had expanded from the heat and actually split apart. I call HP technical support and even though it was still under warranty by one day, they said I must have damaged it because "it was impossible" for the bezel to come apart like that. They said I could send it in to be fixed but it would cost 700.00 to fix the display (the entire system had only cost 1000.00).

I called back another couple of days later and they said they couldn’t help me since the laptop was no longer under warranty.

HP had always had a reputation for solidly built PCs. However after the problems I had with this system and the lack of sufficient support and the actual rudeness associated with tech support basically accusing me of lying, I will never by another HP computer system again.

The brand and the construction has just gone way down hill and there are many better alternatives out there — including Lenovo (stick to the thinkpad series) and the Acer line (which I have a new respect for — they seem to be built as well as the older HPs and are a lot cheaper)

Review date : 2008-09-01
After the initial excitement left and I started loading various products and upgrades, I’m still impressed with the HP’s capacity, performance and capabilities. Video streaming has been working well, easy link up to my home router and cable broadband. Been studying the TV links - what was included and the product called Slingbox. Played a few regular DVDs and all has been working as advertised. Minor criticism on the right shift key size but I can see it was a design choice that had little other options.

Review date : 2008-08-26
This laptop was a very large disappointment after the heightened expectations that developed after reading the product description and the reviews…I think the shills might have been busy on this product.

First, it is SLOW. This may be more a Vista problem than a HP problem, but it is slow. The Dell 1505e (1gb mem, 1.6mz Intel Dual Core) that I replaced with this ran XP much faster than this runs Vista. Booting and restarting from sleep takes forever and every screen change is an opportunity to do something else while it loads.

Second, the NVIDIA card is a complete oversell. The gaming graphics card is the "weak link" responsible for the 2.5 Vista Experience according to the Vista analysis. I bought a few current game titles just to take a look, GRID and Battlefield 2 and they simply overwhelm the machine. GRID, a Vista game, simply won’t load, even after all the processes are stripped and the graphics are dialed back. It is like playing under a strobe. Battlefield2 is a few years older and still plays in stop-action.
Finally, and most surprisingly, the 3 media players included (maybe more, I stripped out alot of the crapware)barely play without stuttering. PowerDVD, my preferred media player for years, barely functions, and only after, again, all the non-critical processes are stopped. After a little investigation I learned that these titles require a Vista Experience rating of from 4.0 to 5.0. Again this machine has a 2.5 rating based on the NVIDIA card. This was very surprising and very disappointing piece of information.

In sum, if you are looking for a machine to surf and spider solitare on, then this would do just fine, but it seems that you could find another alot cheaper to fill that bill. If you want the high performance that this machine promises, I’d keep shopping.

Review date : 2008-08-25
I’ve had no problem with the laptop to speak of, the screen is quite readable and bright, it plays the various games I’ve tried at high levels of graphics (Age of Empires III, Battle for Middle-earth I and II, and similar games).

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