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The VAIO TZ notebook features an 11.1″ WXGA widescreen display with Sony’s original XBRITE-HiColor LCD technology with white LED backlight. Sony’s innovative backlight technology offers lower power consumption for improved battery life and provides incredibly high brightness levels, amplifying colors and creating clear, crisp pictures that truly “pop” off the LCD. The result: an amazing 72% color saturation for deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail. And, with the anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection while providing a wide viewing angle, you’ll enjoy a beautifully clear image from almost any angle. It’s the ideal way to present your work or watch a DVD when you’re on the go. The VAIO TZ small laptop features a thoughtfully redesigned keyboard that showcases an extreme attention to detail. Designed for ease of use and a smart, sophisticated look, the individual keys are slightly raised above an attractive piano-black bezel layer producing a user-friendly touch and feel to the keyboard that creates an improved typing experience. In addition, an extra support layer has been added below the bezel to increase the structural integrity of the keyboard and add stability to the keys, giving them an unwavering up-down motion and making for quieter typing. Details like these not only enhance the look and feel of the TZ notebook, but also reveal the design intelligence and innovation that only Sony can offer. Sony’s innovative power-saving technology combined with Intel Centrino Duo processor technology efficiently manages power resources to deliver an amazing 4 to 7.5 hours of standard battery life. And for those times when you’ll be on the go all day, rely on the optional large capacity battery for 6 to 11.5 hours of power to get you through.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Description: VGNTZ190N/BC Notebook
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo U7600 1.2 GHz
• Data Bus Speed: 533 MHz
• Cache Memory: Type L2 cache 2 MB
• RAM Installed: Size 2 GB (2 GB x 1) / 2 GB (max)
• RAM Technology: DDR II SDRAM – 533 MHz Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
• Hard Drive: 32 GB
• Optical Storage Type: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM – integrated
• Supported Flash Memory: Cards SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO
• Display Type: 11.1″ TFT active matrix Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen Display: Yes
• Display Features: LED-backlit, X BRITE-HiColor
• Video Graphics Processor: Intel GMA 950
• Audio Output: Sound Card
• Audio Input: Microphone
• Notebook Camera: Integrated
• Input Device(s): Keyboard, touchpad
• Telecom Modem: Fax / modem 56 Kbps
• Wireless NIC: Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN
• Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Expansion Slots: Total 2 ( 1 ) x memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34, 1 x Secure Digital Media
• Interfaces: 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) – 4 pin FireWire 1 x headphones – output – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 1 x microphone – input – mini-phone 3.5 mm 1 x modem – phone line – RJ-11 1 x network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – RJ-45 2 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A 1 x docking / port replicator 1 x display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
• Miscellaneous Features: Built-in MOTION EYE Camera and Microphone
• Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
• Battery Technology: Lithium Ion
• Run Time (Up To): 7.5 hour(s)
• Operating System Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Business Software Sony Click to DVD, AOL Online (90 days trial), Microsoft Works 8.5, Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial), Norton Internet Security 2007 (60 days subscription), Sony LocationFree Player
• Dimensions: (W x D x H) Unit 10.9″ x 7.8″ x 1.2″ inches
• Weight Unit: 2.6 lbs
• Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty

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ESSENTIAL SPECS

Price: Approximately £700
Size: 8 inches
Weight: 0.64 kg
Battery Life: Up to 3 Hours
Processor Speed: 1.3 GHz
Hard Drive: 60 GB
RAM: 2GB DDR2

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Installed Memory: 2GB 533MHz DDR2-SDRAM

Cache Memory: L2 Cache 512KB

Input Devices: Keyboard, Pointing Stick

Interface Connection: 1 x display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 2 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 PIN USB Type A, 1 x microphone – input – mini-phone 3.5mm, 1 x network – RJ-45, 1 x dock ing / port replicator

Slots: SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo

Display Size: 8 inches

Display Type: LCD Display

Max Resolution: 1600 x 768 (UWXGA)

Video Chipset: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500

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ESSENTIAL SPECS

Price: Approximately £260
Size: 10 inches
Weight: 1 kg
Battery Life: 5.5 Hours
Processor Speed: 1.3 GHz
Hard Drive: 80 GB
RAM: 512Kb / 1GB DDR2

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The MSI Wind U100 netbook has selected a 10” wide LCD display as oppose to the typical smaller sizes to provide better comfort while viewing or reading. In addition, the 1024x 600 resolution can relief concerns of the full display of WebPages while browsing, giving users the freedom when exploring the internet. The MSI Wind U100 is embedded with the LED power-saving backlight technology to provide better color fullness and brightness, elevating the total quality of imagery. Furthermore, the lower usage of power can offer a longer operating time than many other small laptops. The MSI Wind U100 is equipped with the capability of magnifying text within software, so you may magnify any of the words displayed on the monitor freely, making it easier when you are viewing photos, editing or reading documents. The keyboard of the MSI Wind U100 has an ergonomic design allowing greater texture while increasing the space between the keys to 17.5mm, allowing users to be as comfortable as possible. Plus, the ingeniously designed spacebar and touchpad allows the user’s fingers to move smoothly while avoiding strain.

The MSI Wind U100 is equipped with a standard 2.5 inch hard drive with 80GB of space. Equipped with high resolution webcam, high-performance 2 channel stereo speakers, and microphone, all fitted perfectly within the framework design allows the expression of the technology and the elegance of modern fashion. The MSI Wind U100 has the 802.11b / g wireless all region internet connection and Bluetooth transmission interface, so users can enjoy the convenience of accessing the internet at home or out. Other features include a graphic card output, three USB 2.0 ports, one mic-in port, one headphone output and a LAN port.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Processor & Cache: Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
• Operating System: Windows XP Home
• Chipsets: Intel 945GSE+ICH7M
• System Memory: 512MB/1GB (DDR2 667)
• LCD Display: 10” 1024×600 LCD Panel
• Colours Available: Black, White, Pink
• Graphics & Video Module: UMA
• Audio: HD Audio, Stereo speakers
• Hard Drive Capacity: 80GB SATA
• Webcam: 1.3M / 0.3M
• Card Reader: 4-in-1 Card Reader, SD/MMC/MS/MSpro
• Communication Port: Built-in 10/100 LAN
  Built-in 802.11b/g WLAN Card / Bluetooth Supported (Bluetooth is optional)
• I/O Port: Graphics Card Output (15-pin, D-Sub) X 1, USB2.0 Port X 3, Mic-in Port X 1/Line-in Port x 1, Headphone Output X 1, LAN Port X 1
• AC Adaptor: Output: 20V DC, 40W / Input: 100~ 240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
• Battery Pack & Life: Li-Ion 3/6 cells
• Dimension & Weight: 260(L) X 180(D) X 19-31.5(H)mm
  1.0KG with 3 cell battery

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ESSENTIAL SPECS

Price: Approximately £1100
Size: 12.1 inches
Weight: 1.1 kg
Battery Life: Up To 6.5 Hours
Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
Hard Drive: 160 GB
RAM: 1GB DDR2

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Approximately £1200

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The ThinkPad X200s notebook combines thin and light design with powerful functionality. It is reinforced with Lenovo’s signature carbon and glass fiber top cover roll cage to provide ultra-light design with extra strength to exceed the rigors of mobile computing environments, helping make it Lenovo’s lightest ThinkPad notebook to date. It is also equipped with up to 128 GB solid state drive storage, LED backlit displays, and ultra-wideband functionality as well as Bluetooth connectivity for an exceptional computing experience.

The ThinkPad X200s is a 12″ screen ultraportable business laptop that is the lightest notebook offered in the ThinkPad series. With the smallest 4-cell battery installed the X200s weighs in at an amazingly light 2.47 lbs. Consider the fact many of the 7 to 10-inch screen sized netbooks are weighing in at 2.5 lbs these days and here we have a 12.1″ screen highly durable laptop with that same weight. The X200s shares all of the same rugged features found in the larger sized T400 series, such as a magnesium roll cage and spill proof keyboard, and more. It also has the comfort of a full-sized keyboard. For road warriors it uses an Intel Core 2 Duo low voltage (LV) processor to provide better battery life (UP TO SEVEN HOURS) however, this means the performance is a little slow. The X200s also offers a bevy of wireless options and SSD storage to appeal to the business user types who worry about how they will connect to the Internet and how their data will be protected.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Product Description: Intel Centrino 2 with vPro Technology Windows Vista Premium Ready
• Built-in Devices: Wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight, mono speakers, Bluetooth antenna
• Embedded Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 11.6 inch x 8.3 inch x 1.4 inch
• Weight: 1.1 kg
• Colour: Black
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SL9300 / 1.6 GHz LV
• Data Bus Speed: 1066 MHz
• Features: Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Dynamic Acceleration, Intel Trusted Execution Technology
• Chipset Type: Mobile Intel GM45 Express
• Cache Memory: L2 cache 6MB
• RAM Installed Size: 1GB / 3 GB (max)
• Technology: DDR3 SDRAM – 1066 MHz
• Hard Drive: 160 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm
• 5 in 1 Car Reader: SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Memory Card
• Display Type: 12.1″ TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) Widescreen
• Graphics Processor: Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
• Audio Output: Sound card
• Wireless NIC: Intel WiFi Link 5100
• Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0
• USB: 3 x Hi-Speed USB
• Voltage: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
• Battery: 4-cell lithium ion
• Run Time (Up To): 6.5 hour(s)
• Environmental Standards: EPEAT Compliant
• Manufacturer Warranty: Service & Support: 3 years warranty

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Approximately £299

REVIEW

The Dell Inspiron Mini 9 spots a small, virtually weightless design which allows you to travel light while keeping up on the internet. It measures 232 mm x 27.2 mm x 172 mm (W x H x D) in dimension and weighs approximately 2.28 lbs.

The Dell Inspiron Mini 9 is outfitted with ruggedized solid state drives that are whisper quiet, power friendly and durable. In addition to that, the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 is able to provide over 4 hours of battery life while keeping the weight of the system under 2.3 pounds. It utilizes an Intel Atom Processor (1.6 GHz, 512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB) and a genuine Windows XP Home Edition SP3 operating system. In terms of memory, it has up to 1 GB on 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, as well as up to 16 GB configured with a Solid State drive.

The Dell Inspiron Mini 9 also incorporates Intel 945 PM/ GS Express Chipset and Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950. As for its LCD display, the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 spots a glossy 8.9 inch LED display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels and its an external speaker provides good sound quality. Available ports on the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 include three USB 2.0, integrated 10/100 LAN (RJ45), 15-pin VGA video connector, audio jacks (1-line out, 1 mic-in), 3-in-1 media card reader, and AC adapter connector. The Dell Inspiron Mini 9 runs on a 4-cell 32WHr Li-ion battery. Other features include an optional 0.3 MP or 1.3 MP webcams, 802.11 g mini-card for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Internal (2.0) mini-card.

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ESSENTIAL SPECS

Price: Approximately £350
Size: 10.2 inches
Weight: 1 kg
Battery Life: Up To 5 Hours
Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
Hard Drive: 16 GB
RAM: 1GB DDR2

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As far as an elegant small laptop goes the Asus EEE PC S101 is up there with the best and it’s sleek design is suited for male or female users. This ultrathin model resembles Mac Book Air and its originality comes from unusual colour of the cover. The colour of the S101 can be described as being somewhere between brass and coffee. The palm rest, or area around the touchpad, is made of brushed aluminum and besides its elegant looks it is easy to maintain this surface. Interestingly the hinges of the display are decorated with Swarovski crystals on each side. But this detail isn’t too noticeable so male users won’t get their macho image compromised, and its something that female users would certainly appreciate.

The matte 10.2 inch display has the usual resolution for a panel of this size but the viewing angles are not as we expected from a model of this price range. Since the cover cannot be opened to degree like most netbooks can and in combination with poor viewing angles, this is a small laptop that won’t have a perfect picture on all occasions. For a product in this in this range only the best is expected.

Because the ASUS Eee PC S101 is very thin, the VGA and network connectors had to be places at the back end of the laptop which we find to be more practical. This model doesn’t have a modem but has plenty of connectors – besides mentioned LAN and VGA it has three USB 2.0 connectors and two audio jacks (Headphone/OUT and Microphone/IN).

The touch pad supports gestures so you can use more than one finger to achieve results. Keys below the touchpad for left and right click are made as one key and this is a design feature which some users may not like. When pressure is applied to the centre of this key nothing happens but it is hard to determine where exactly the left click end and the right click begins on the touch pad key. Keyboard is good and without any noticeable bending.

In a line-up of unusual features that ASUS Eee PC S101 has, one has stand out. Most new features are oriented toward external design and looks but interesting feature is that there is a button on this model that has unusual function for a netbook: it raises frequency of Atom CPU from 1.6 to 1.68 GHz. This overclock is more symbolical than functional but it is very interesting option. Even when the CPU is overclocked, the S101 is just slightly warmer on bottom than most other netbooks.

Since ASUS Eee PC S101 is a high-end model nothing less than SSD is suited for it. Reading performances are more than double of performances of older models. This is really nice result that can be noticed in real working conditions. Since 16GB or capacity is for most users too small, ASUS provided additional storage capacity with one 16GB SDHC card.

The battery life is also excellent for a laptop of this size. Its six cells can provide really nice autonomy that can achieve even 5 hours usage in case you use netbook just for typing while display brightness is set to lower levels.

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ESSENTIAL SPECS

Price: Approximately £1000
Size: 13.3 inches
Weight: 1.36 kg
Battery Life: Up To 5 Hours
Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
Hard Drive: 80 GB
RAM: 2GB DDR2

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Apple take the design of their latest laptop into new frontiers with the launch of the new Apple Mac Airbook. The distinct design sets it apart from the rest of the small laptop market. Thinnest, lightest and yet the strongest is what describes the best of the new Mac Air Book. “Whether to or not to – take your laptop with you” – the usual dilemma is a thing of bygone days with the ultra slim Mac Air Book weighing just about 3.0-3.4 pounds and 0.76 inch thick. It comes along with an Aluminium chassis which is much more fingerprint resistant than the usual standard Macbooks. Apart from it the aluminium body lends the Air book a very sturdy and robust construction much in line with the kind of games Apple engineers likes to play with any of their products.

The 13.3 inch display, fitted with a built-in iSight camera, mic and an LED-backlit display has certainly taken the innovations in laptops to a new level. The LED-backlit display is controlled by the ambient light sensor which automatically adjusts the screen brightness in response to the light in the room. The apple trackpad has also got quite a facelifts.The new Air book’s trackpad measures 5 inches diagonally making it comparatively larger than any of the Mac book’s trackpads and has features that lets you use three fingers rather than the usual two fingers.

This multi-touch gestures enables the user to go forward and back within their Web browser history, and just like zoom-in and zoom-out features in the iPhone, one can do the same with Mac Air Book.

Not everything is a ‘wow’ with the new Mac Air Book. Shortcomings identified are WiFi with very limited connectivity much slower than other Macbooks; standard hard drive of 80GB with the base and additional option of 64GB SSD hard drive at very expensive price.

The single USB jack slot is yet another big limiting factor for people who frequently prefer to use more than one USB device simultaneously. The design of The Airbook is revolutionary, aesthetically appealing and targeted to only a segmented niche of laptop users willing to shell out extra bucks for something that’s scarce. But, certainly scoring low with people who wouldn’t like to pay for something that doesn’t deliver much beyond a pleasant experience just to the eyes.

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Having used a laptop on regular basis for the last few years, I have become a fan of the new breed of small laptops available on the market. Small laptops are easy to carry, lightweight and have become more and more userfriendly. Often referred to as netbooks, web books or mini laptops they are fast becoming the latest must have item. As well as being affordable, small laptops are packed with the same specifications of most of their big brothers.

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