CQ56-115DX Notebook Refurbishe Review

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(More customer reviews)I needed a basic laptop for web surfing, email, writing, and some light computer programming. I got this one at Best Buy for about $[...]. For the price I found it to be a good buy. It came with the 64 bit version of Windows 7 and had two gigabytes of memory, a single core AMD 64 bit processor and a two hundred and fifty gigabyte hard drive. Uses shared memory for graphics.
After using it for about a week I became frustrated with the length of time it took to boot up and another while for your program to load. Once your program was loaded, it would run ok but I did not run more than three programs at once. It also seemed relatively easy to stress the processor. The system monitor would indicate processor usage was at near one hundred percent by merely installing a program. The battery life was respectable and the built in wireless worked very well. I found the keyboard and touch pad to be a bit odd but I quickly got used to how they worked.
One peeve I had was that the initial memory came in two one gigabyte modules. It would have made more sense and been cheaper in shipping the laptop with a two gigabyte module. I however do not pretend to understand the business decisions of these computer manufacturers.
Bottom line.
Good value for the price but recommend increasing the memory to at least three gigabytes to work well. Good for light use around the home or at the office. I have not tried but I don't recommend games on this unit. I would give it 3.5 stars if I could but I cannot seem to give half star increments so three stars it is.

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This laptop features a spacious 250GB hard drive for storing important documents and files and a 15.6" high-definition LED display with 1366 x 768 resolution for crystal-clear images and detail. Windows 7 Home Premium preloaded Which Windows 7 edition is best for you? Compare.

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Toshiba Satellite T235D-S1360 13.3-Inch Laptop ( Fusion Chrome Finish in Gemini Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)OMG. A laptop like this, with this much horsepower would have been $1200 or $1400 a year or so ago. Let's look at the important specs:
CPU: AMD Turion(tm) II Neo K625 Dual-Core Processor 1.5GHz in Ubuntu.
L1 cache: 256k
L2 cache: 2M
Memory dual 2Gig DDR3 1033
1366x768 LED backlit display
Integrated Mobile Radeon HD 4225 video
320G Hitachi hard drive
First thing I did when I got it was shrink the windows partition and install Ubuntu 10.04 64 bit. I don't use windows except for games. I have a game box, so I might or might not ever use this for games. Probably not much.
With Ubuntu, everything just works. Seriously, it's a way easy install.
Step 1: Live boot, use gparted to shrink windows partition
Step 2: Install linux from same live boot, "along side current operating systems"
Step 3: Enjoy Ubuntu.
Video, audio, screen bright/dim, audio level up / down, wireless networking, etc. It all just works, and works so well.
This machine screams for something running on a "netbook" CPU. This CPU is an easy match for many mid tier notebooks out there. This machine spanks any of my friend's Atom based netbooks, and it spanks them hard. It also beats my old AMD dual core 1.8GHz laptop it's replacing. The Turion here running at 1.5GHz is noticeably faster than the Atom, and you've got two of them, not one. A part of that is the faster DDR3 1066MHz memory, which is 60% faster than the DDR2 667MHz memory in the Atom based machines. But also the CPU is just faster. And the integrated video...
The video is quick and snappy, and it can play 720p video with ease. The CPU hovers at 65% to 75% while doing so. My old ATI Radeon 1400 based laptop could never do that without tearing the video or dropping frames. And keep in mind, this good performance is in Ubuntu Linux, and Linux isn't known for being snappy on a lot of chipsets. Here it works great.
It doesn't get hot to the touch. Heck it needs to be running at 100% just to feel a little warm.
The battery runs a good 4.5 to 5 hours, even when you're really using it the whole time. Just drop the screen brightness a couple notches to get > 4 hours battery life. If you leave it at max, expect 2.5 to 3 hours tops.
Basically, this is a small, lightweight mini-laptop with full sized laptop performance and display for about the same price. If I hadn't been looking at notebooks for a friend who wanted a 10" unit, I wouldn't have seen this, and that would have been sad, because this thing is the perfect size for me and has the performance I need. I can toss it into my backpack and go.

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Toshiba Satellite T235D: Ultra-Thin Portability with Long Battery Life
Get laptop-class size and performance from the ultrathin Toshiba Satellite T235 notebook PC with 13.3-inch screen (model T235D-S1360), which weighs less than 4 pounds and measures less then 1 inch thin. Offering the performance, flexibility and functionality you expect in a standard-sized laptop but in a highly portable and efficient package, this T235 features a power-efficient AMD mobile processor with dual-core power.
Weighing just 3.9 pounds, the ultrathin Toshiba Satellite T235D features a 13.3-inch LED backlit screen (see larger image).

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Toshiba Satellite L655-S5112 15.6-Inch LED Laptop (Fusion Finish in Helios Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've only had this laptop for a month or so but I've been happy with it so far. I bought it to replace an HP dv6000 which spontaneously died on me after only 3 yrs. I don't recommend HP laptops. I've read several good reports in newspapers and online about the Satelite series. If this one lasts longer than the last one, I'll be buying Toshibas from now on.

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Toshiba Satellite L655: Fashionable, Affordable and Portable with 15.6-Inch Screen
Offering plenty of mobile computing power plus room to multitask, study, and play, the Toshiba Satellite L655 (model L655-S5112) offers a generous 15.6-inch display that's great for doing more things at once--handling business at home or in the field, watching movies or playing online RPG games. It's perfect for handling computing essentials at home, school or work--from surfing the Web and downloading video to managing household finances or studying for finals. And its high-gloss Fusion Finish in Helios Gray will be sure to raise a few eyebrows.
Enjoy added screen real estate with the L655's 15.6-inch screen (see larger image).

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ASUS A52F-XT22 15.6" Laptop Computer Review

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(More customer reviews)I just purchased this laptop, and let me be the first to tell you that it is worth your money. It is blazing fast, and has many features not found at this price point. You are essentially getting a great laptop for your money. Try to find a laptop with blu ray at this price, that is also an i5. Most likely, you won't. I've had this laptop for a few weeks now. Great product. Would definately recommend.

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Resource-intensive programs are no problem for the ASUS A52F-XT22 Laptop Computer thanks to an onboard Intel Core i5-480M 2.66GHz processor and 4 gigs of DDR3 memory. The ASUS A52F-XT22 Laptop Computer features an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD graphics solution to support its High Definition-ready display. The 15.6-inch diagonal widescreen display has a 1366 x 768 resolution, enough for 720p HD content playback. If you’re looking for a larger screen or higher resolution, output your favorite multimedia via integrated HDMI port.

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ASUS Eee Box EB1012P-B022E Nettop PC - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great system to attach to the PC input of your HDTV. I installed it on my network to allow viewing digital pictures & videos stored on my Network Attached Storage (NAS) on the large screen. Also allows me to use skype from the TV and have the family join in video chats with friends & family around the world. It has sufficient power for such chores and is completely silent and small enough to sit inside the cabinet housing the cable box & Blueray player. I leave the system running all the time so it's always ready to show pictures and such. While I have a network connection at the TV, the WiFi capability is a nice benefit. I use a wireless keyboard/trackball so I can control the system from the sofa. Good reliable product.

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Acer AS7745-7949 17.3-Inch Laptop (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)What a treat, when I first received this I was a bit skeptical in how well the laptop would run. However, I was in for a surprise when I set everything up and gave it a try. That means deleting useless programs that come with the computer and putting in ones from the previous desktop. (the desktop would never have a chance with this thing)
The monitor is just enormous, which if you like big laptops you'll love this. Mind you though that moving this thing is sluggish, but manageable enough to forgive. Because hey now, you're getting a huge laptop! The screen is very clear
The processor is fast, I was able to run any program I used without stuttering or failing compared to previous computers.
The RAM is high, don't be expecting to wait anytime soon with this thing. 4GBs is a lot of RAM.
I'm not familiar with how 64-bit operating systems work, so I can't comment on that.
The hard drive space is 500GB, way more than I ever had combined. I can't say I won't use a lot though, hehehe.
Although, even with all these perks I have one part I'm not as content with.
The graphics. What you're getting here isn't some specific graphic card, but some thing called Intel HD Graphics. I mean, they're okay and all, but they weren't as satisfactory as I was expecting. Some games I ran I could set to some pretty high settings, but the rest I had to live with lower. Which is me probably being picky because it was a Christmas present, hehe.
The second problem I had is the top part of the laptop (behind the monitor) smudges really easy from the oil in your fingers. I hate smudges, but again, it's a very minor complaint.
Anyway, all in all this is a very nice laptop for the price. A little on the pricey side for me, but I'll live.
Been using this laptop for 13 days now, not a problem with anything but any foolish mistakes I do.

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Acer Aspire 7745: Immersive Entertainment
Take your media enjoyment to a new level with the Acer Aspire 7745 (AS7745-7949) PC laptop, which features a 17.3-inch LED-backlit CineCrystal display with a fast response time so that fast action moves seamlessly across the screen and a 16:9 aspect ratio--perfect for viewing content created for the widescreen. It includes a Blu-ray Disc drive for viewing movies in crystal-clear HD resolution, and the Blu-ray drive includes an integrated SuperMulti drive for creating your own DVDs and CDs. The notebook's rounded edges and smooth lines bring a slenderized look while the black cover with a discrete textile pattern brings a rich appearance.
Enjoy cinematic brilliance on the 17.3-inch HD Acer CineCrystal widescreen LCD display and included Blu-ray Disc player.

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Toshiba Satellite L645-S4104 14.0-Inch Laptop - Grey Review

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(More customer reviews)Still learning to use it but seems to be a robust and quite fast laptop. I have purchased now my third Toshiba and will remain with the brand for total satisfaction with all products so far.

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Toshiba Satellite L645: Fashionable, Affordable and Portable with 14-Inch Screen
Ideal for students, on-the-go small business owners, or the family that needs a laptop that is small enough to travel, the Toshiba Satellite L645 (model L645-S4104) features a 14-inch screen and weighs less than 5 pounds. It's a great choice for handling computing essentials at home, school or work--from surfing the Web and downloading video to managing household finances or studying for finals. And its high-gloss Fusion Finish in Helios pattern will be sure to raise a few eyebrows.
The compact Satellite L645 gets into tight places while also letting you optimize your mobile entertainment (see larger image).

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HP G42-230US 14-Inch Laptop Review

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(More customer reviews)!!UPDATED!!
I have had my g42-230us for three months and found it to be a decent moderately powerful computer. The 7200RPM hard drive and 1Mb per core cache give it the extra "umph" it needs to compete with the Intel offers.
This computer, like most consumer targeted systems, came loaded with bloatware (software that isn't required and slows down performance).
I am a computer tech so the first thing I recommend for this and all consumer targeted computers is to make the restore DVD's as soon as you turn on the computer and before you connect to a network or the internet. Second thing I recommend to do is to get a genuine copy of Windows 7, then use it to reformat (and delete all extra hard drive partitions) and reinstall operating system. Doing this is almost literally the difference between night and day. You will realize more hard drive space, faster boot and shutdown, no software "nags" (other than Windows 7 "nags") or bloatware pop ups to activate and upgrade trial software and no performance robbing unnecessary running services and registry entries.
I tell my customers to consider this a required cost to any big brand consumer level computer purchased (comsumer level computers are typicaly computers sold that are not installed with Windows 7 Professional). You can get windows here on Amazon:Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Microsoft Windows 7 Professional . Keep in mind bloatware keeps the cost of the computer down (the computer's maker is often paid to install this trial software in hopes it will lead to the sale of the full product.
After installing Genuine Windows 7 64bit I have a decent professional grade laptop for a few hundred less than what HP sells them for otherwise.
Clarification from what other reviews have stated: All three USB ports are v2.0 and are powered to 500mA. I have tested them and confirmed this to be true even under battery power.
Note:
No modem is included and no PC Card socket is present.
The speakers and Altec Lansing, upward facing above the Function keys near the display hinge.
Wired LAN is not Gigabit Ethernet (this is a real downgrade from my almost four year old Acer Aspire).
Annoyances:
The power button is slightly recessed and very small. I have very small fingers but still have to press the button multiple times to get it depressed enough to activate (but now I just use my finger nail and it works fine).
The hard drive activity light looks to be a 1mm LED mounted behind a hole in the left side of the unit next to the media card reader. This is excellent for the person sitting to my left when they want to know if my hard drive is active but totally useless to me.
Also the power / charging light looks to be a 1mm LED mounted behind a hole on the right side near the DC input. This too is excellent for the person on my right that wants to know if my laptop is charging or on but totally useless to me.
There is however a power light in the power button above the Function keys and speakers near the hindge but it to looks to be a 1mm LED pointed straight up and can't be seen when the lid is closed so you cannot see if your computer is on/sleeping/or off unless you open the lid or look at the led on the right side of the unit.
Almost a deal killer is the fact that the touchpad area is not recessed or raised, nor does it have a different pattern or texture than the palm rests. Without looking, using the touchpad buttons as an guide, a person cannot feel where the touchpad area starts and ends on the left and right side. I used 3M blue painters tape 3M 2090 Scotch-Blue Painter's Tape for Multi-Surfaces 1-Inch x 60-Yard, 4-Rollto create outlines of the touchpad area to use the unit in the dark and without watching my fingers.
Battery:
The stock battery is a MU06 and the battery life is very good but I got the MU09 extended life batter anyway. The extended life battery does stick out some at the bottom causing a funny lop-sided look. Also an optional higher watt charger can be found but I don't know it would be any better than the one included. HP 90W Smart Ac Adapter US
I like Acer / Gateway laptops because I had always found them easy to work on but I have already taken this one apart pretty well and it isn't as bad as the HP computers of previous years.
I have a report for Speccy on my unit:
CPU
AMD K10
45nm Technology
RAM
4.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz (7-7-7-20)
Motherboard
Hewlett-Packard 1444 (Socket S1G4)
Graphics
Generic PnP Monitor @ 1366x768
AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250
Hard Drives
313GB Seagate ST932042 3AS SATA Disk Device (IDE)
Optical Drives
hp CDDVDW TS-L633N SATA CdRom Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio
CPU
AMD K10
Cores2
Threads2
NameAMD K10
PackageSocket S1 (638)
Technology45nm
SpecificationAMD Turion(tm) II P520 Dual-Core Processor
FamilyF
Extended Family10
Model6
Extended Model6
Stepping3
RevisionDA-C3
InstructionsMMX (+), 3DNow! (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, x86-64
Bus Speed199.5 MHz
Rated Bus Speed1795.6 MHz
Stock Core Speed2300 MHz
Stock Bus Speed200 MHz
Caches
L1 Data Cache Size2 x 64 KBytes
L1 Instructions Cache Size2 x 64 KBytes
L2 Unified Cache Size2 x 1024 KBytes
Core 0
Core Speed2294.2 MHz
Multiplierx 11.5
Bus Speed199.5 MHz
Rated Bus Speed1795.6 MHz
Thread 1
APIC ID0
Core 1
Core Speed2294.2 MHz
Multiplierx 11.5
Bus Speed199.5 MHz
Rated Bus Speed1795.6 MHz
Thread 1
APIC ID1
RAM
Memory slots
Total memory slots2
Used memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Memory
TypeDDR3
Size4096 MBytes
Channels #Dual
DRAM Frequency532.0 MHz
CAS# Latency (CL)7 clocks
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD)7 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP)7 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS)20 clocks
Bank Cycle Time (tR?)27 clocks
Command Rate (CR)1T
SPD
Number Of SPD Modules2
Motherboard
ManufacturerHewlett-Packard
Model1444
Chipset VendorAMD
Chipset Model785GX
Chipset Revision00
Southbridge VendorAMD
Southbridge ModelSB800
Southbridge Revision40
BIOS
BrandHewlett-Packard
VersionF.0A
Date06/08/2010
Graphics
Monitor
NameGeneric PnP Monitor on AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250
Current Resolution1366x768 pixels
Work Resolution1366x738 pixels
Stateenabled, primary
Monitor Width1366
Monitor Height768
Monitor BPP32 bits per pixel
Monitor Frequency60 Hz
AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250
Memory256 MB
Memory type2
Hard Drives
ST932042 3AS SATA Disk Device
ManufacturerSeagate
Form Factor2.5"
InterfaceIDE
Capacity313GB
Real size320,072,933,376 bytes
Optical Drives
hp CDDVDW TS-L633N SATA CdRom Device
Audio
Sound Cards
ATI High Definition Audio Device
Realtek High Definition Audio
Playback Device
Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Recording Devices
Stereo Mix (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio)(default)
Peripherals
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Device KindKeyboard
Device NameStandard PS/2 Keyboard
Locationplugged into keyboard port
Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad
Device KindMouse
Device NameSynaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad
Locationplugged into PS/2 mouse por
USB Video Device
Device KindCamera/scanner
Device NameUSB Video Device
VendorUnknown
CommentHP Webcam-101
LocationUSB Composite Device
I have been informed that there is a clean install restore option but this is not an option on my unit. The factory restore "clean" option still installs many services and registry items including HP "nags" and programs that connect to HP's web site to keep you informed up updates and messages (offers). The clean install I recomend will give a user the most out of the computer.
!!!!!!CAVEAT!!!!!!!: Some users do not mind or miss the lost performance and hard drive space and can very well live with the hp "clean" install or even the factory install.
I only mention the clean install in my review because I and most of my cutomers are "power" users and prefere a true Windows clean install from a genuine Windows disc. Plus a person can buy almost the same computer without the bloatware software installed for twice the price. I am just pointing out an alternative to spending twice the money and getting the almost the same computer as a pro model.

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Do more without spending more than you expect. For productivity, reliability and fun at a great value, choose the affordable HP G42-230US Notebook PC. Watch DVDs and view photos easily on the 14.0-inch diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED display. Browse the Web from any room and on the go using built-in Wi-Fi, plus video chat using the integrated HP webcam. This HP laptop also looks great with the fingerprint-resistant, textured HP Imprint finish with the prism design in silver.Stay productive and be entertained. The HP G42-230US Notebook PC has the right balance of performance and fun. Handle everyday tasks effortlessly using the dual-core processor and 4GB of memory. Convenient one-touch keys give you fast access to email, the Web and other common applications. Burn custom labels onto CDs and DVDs using LightScribe Technology. Transfer photos directly from a memory card to your HP laptop, plus manage and share your photos using HP Photo Creations software. At 4.85 pounds, this notebook is light enough to carry with you all day long.

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ASUS N53Jq-XT1 15.6" Laptop Computer Review

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(More customer reviews)Going from a Vaio FZ series that is going on 6 years AND still going, it was time to score another laptop. The build quality is OUTSTANDING, keyboard though just a wee bit of flex will impress most if not all typists in it's feel and response....graphics are awesome, more than enough power to run anything and everything you may need....if you find this guy at a discount as I did, grab it....I will be using this guy for photography purposes and editing, so I will update....
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The ASUS N53JQ-XT1 Laptop Computer is bound to exceed your highest expectations! Experience what it’s like to have a laptop computer with superior performance, fast speeds and maximum computing capabilities. Nothing speaks cutting-edge like 640GB of storage space, 4GB of DDR3 memory and an incredible Intel Core i7 Quad-Core processor running at 1.73GHz (up to 2.93GHz with Turbo Boost Technology). The ASUS N53JQ-XT1 Laptop Computer is packed with entertainment features that will keep you glued to the 15.6-inch LED-backlit widescreen display.

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ViewSonic VOT132 Mini Desktop PC Review

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(More customer reviews)Pro:
Great PC for surfing the web and email. Performance is excellent for such a small form factor. Liked the first one so much , bought a second.
Con:
Fan gets a bit loud when using the unit. No internal optical drive.

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Toshiba Satellite T115D-S1120 LED TruBrite 11.6-Inch Laptop (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Amazon merged the two models into one page and fixed most of their info, but they have the battery life listed as nine hours in one place and six hours in another; the six hour figure is correct (thanks, Philip!).
Also, the cheaper model (T115D-S1120) has a single core 1.6 GHz processor, not a dual core 1.5 GHz processor. This is currently still incorrect on one part of the page.

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Toshiba Satellite T115D: Ultra-Thin Portability with Long Battery Life and 11.6-Inch ScreenBuilt for your everyday life on the go, the affordable Toshiba T115D laptop (model T115D-S1120) with 11.6-inch screen is Toshiba's thinnest and lightest Satellite model yet, offering the performance, flexibility and functionality you expect in a standard-sized laptop but in a highly portable and efficient package. Featuring a power-efficient AMD mobile processor and Windows 7, the T115D powers up quickly from standby mode and provides energy saving enhancements that deliver up to 5.5 hours of battery life. It's also been given a number of comfort-driven, eco-focused design elements that are capped by the stunningly stylish Fusion finish in Nova Black.
The Satellite T115D is engineered to feature the comfort and convenience of a standard laptop yet in an ultra-thin package. It features a full-sized keyboard and full-sized touchpad with multi-touch capabilities, enabling greater flexibility to browse and control what's happening on-screen with gesture commands--including two-finger pinch, swipe, rotate and scroll. It's also been designed to be environmentally conscious with a power-efficient, mercury-free LED backlit display that also provides brilliantly colorful imagery for photos and video thanks to the native HD TruBrite screen.
Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

Key Features
11.6-inch high-definition, LED-backlit TruBrite display for amazing color depth and clarity (1366 x 768).

1.5 GHz dual-core AMD Turion Neo X2 L325 mobile processor provides the highly responsive, balanced multi-tasking performance you demand for your mobile lifestyle. In addition to excellent HD video playback, you'll also enjoy a higher battery life rating thanks to an energy-efficient design and AMD PowerNow! Technology.

250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) with an impact sensor that helps safeguard your data by "parking" the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement.

2 GB of RAM (DDR2; upgradeable to 4 GB)

Integrated ATI Radeon 3200 graphics with up to 1919 MB of dynamically shared memory allocated by the system.

54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g)

1.3 megapixel webcam with Face Recognition capabilities for added security. And if you're using one laptop for several users--say for the whole family or for a small business--Toshiba Face Recognition lets you switch profiles with one simple look.
Built-in stereo speakers
Fast Ethernet (10/100)
5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card
Three USB ports with one Sleep and Charge port on the left side, allowing you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
HDMI output lets you connect to an HDTV for full 1080P high-definition video and sound. A standard analog VGA video output is also included.
Full-sized 85-key keyboard with 10-key pad
Enjoy proactive PC health--without the worry. For your peace mind, this laptop comes with an innovative PC Health Monitor that constantly keeps tabs on things like your machine's power usage, temperature and hard drive--so you won't have to.
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
Up to 5.5 hours of battery life with 6-cell (5600 mAh) battery

Weight: 3.5 pounds

Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.3 x 1.35 inches (WxDxH)
Warranty: 1 year warranty with international limited warranty coverage
Energy Star 5.0 certified
Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

What's in the Box This package contains the Toshiba Satellite T115D-S1120 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.
It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2010 (30-day trial), Toshiba PC Health Monitor, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial), Windows Media Player, Google Toolbar, WildTangent Orb Game Console

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"first generation" Apple iPad Tablet (32GB, Wi-Fi) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've now spent the better part of a day playing with the new iPad, and while it excels in many things there are still some things anyone considering buying one should probably keep in mind.
First the good sides:
This thing is very fast, opening and closing applications is quick, the screen is incredibly responsive, there is no lag while typing, and the built in Safari browser does a great job of quickly loading even graphic intense pages.
The not so good sides:
As has been thoroughly pointed out, there is not presently much in the way of multitasking within the iPhone OS, but with most expectations pointing towards a summer release of OS 4.0 this might be remedied by mid summer, and almost certainly by a generation 2 release. That said, it should be kept in mind that on such a little screen being able to view multiple applications at once will likely never be something you'll use, and the speed by which you can open and close applications makes this less a headache than you might think. It isn't as fast as moving between open apps, but it isn't a deal breaker by any means. The lack of a camera in this generation is a little surprising, while I've purchased my iPad already, I honestly believe that with the number of competitors expected over the course of 2010 we're probably going to see a generation 2 by Christmas with a camera. It's still an amazing device, but the ability to video chat with it would definitely put it over the top, that's a feature worth waiting for. The lack of Flash support isn't as irritating as I expected it to be, but still something to consider. Many major sites have evolved to html5, or are in the process of doing so. This allows for full viewing by the Safari browser, and where it exists, it works great. The remaining sites still using Flash show up with annoying little boxes looking for a plugin that is likely never going to exist. If you spend a lot of time on flash heavy sites it really probably is worth considering holding out to see how the Slate/Android Tablets look in a few months, but if you're mostly just e-mailing and checking facebook (no Farmville) the lack of Flash support probably won't bother you too much.
As a laptop replacement:
The inclusion of the iWorks utilities gives this device a little bit of a laptop personality. Don't let that persuade you into believing that you don't need a computer though. You might be able to get away with ditching a laptop if all you really do is e-mail or very light word processing, but if you do anything more than that you'll like the freedom and ease a full computer offers for more complex tasks. That said, this device is a tremendous leap towards a future tablet style device that may very well be a replacement for your computer, but for now it is more of a casual use device than something you can really expect to do substantial work with. I have put together a presentation in keynote, which was easy enough to do, but pages isn't as intuitive as I'd have liked, and taking lengthy notes or writing long letters/e-mails/reports will probably make it worth considering buying either the keyboard dock or the wireless bluetooth keyboard.
Battery life seems to live up to the claims, I managed to get about 7 hours before getting the 20% remaining battery life indication, which puts it about right for 10 hours or so of total use. One very important thing to realize about charging the device is that presently (at launch) there is some issues with charging via USB from many computers. The iPad is different than other iPod products, it requires a bit more power to charge up, and unfortunately most USB ports aren't set up to support that higher power draw. This is something that may be fixed in a firmware update to allow for a slower charge, or it may simply be that you'll need to either rely on a new Mac (seems like they can handle the power issue) or rely on the wall charger. Just don't be surprised if you plug it into your computer and it doesn't show that it is charging.
All in all, the iPad is an impressive device that might make for a reasonable replacement of a netbook for casual users. For people who need something to really do a lot of work on, you may find that for the price that a netbook or laptop still offers the better value for your needs. Future generations of this device will probably transition into fitting that market better than this first generation. However, if you're an avid reader, casual gamer, music fan, who doesn't do much more on the web than check a few sites, and e-mail. This thing is definitely worth considering! If you're on the fence, nothing about this product is so incredible as to justify running out and buying one right now, but it is worthy of your consideration if you're thinking you might like a tablet style device. I definitely would encourage you to go play with one at best buy or an apple store to get a feel for it. With a number of competitors due out over the next few months we're likely to see some price movement, or a second generation release, so it may be worth it to wait it out a little while.
One final note, the screen is absolutely gorgeous while it is turned on. It is crisp, bright, and very easy to see from any angle. But when you turn it off, every finger print and swipe is suddenly very visible (while it is on the light is bright enough you don't see them fingerprints). If you are a neat freak, or just hate finger prints on your devices you'll have to invest in some microfiber cloths or get used to using your shirt sleeve!
In conclusion, it's a lot of fun, and I'm not the least bit sorry to have bought one. It does many things, and over the next months will do many more. If you think you want one, go play with one, and if you don't want to wait for a next generation this one is definitely awesome. If you have specific needs that aren't really addressed in this generation or by apple, don't let the hype or peer pressure bully you into this one, there are a number of devices coming with great potential, one of those might be a better fit.

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Apple iPad Wi-Fi is a magical and revolutionary product at an unbelievable price and the best way to experience the web, email, photos, and video.All of the built-in apps on iPad are designed from the ground up to take advantage of the large multi-touch screen and advanced capabilities of iPad. And they work in any orientation. So you can do things with these apps that you can't do on any other device.The high-resolution, 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS display on iPad is remarkably crisp and vivid. Which makes it perfect for web browsing, watching movies, or viewing photos. With iPad, there is no up or down. It's designed to show off your content in portrait or landscape orientation with every turn. And because it uses a display technology called IPS (in-plane switching), it has a wide viewing angle. So you can hold it almost any way you want and still get a brilliant picture, with excellent color and contrast.The multi-touch screen on iPad is based on the same revolutionary technology on iPhone. But the technology has been completely reengineered for the larger iPad surface, making it extremely precise and responsive. So whether you're zooming in on a map, flicking through your photos, or deleting an email, iPad responds with incredible accuracy. And it does just what you want it to.One of the first things you'll notice about iPad is how thin and light it is. The screen is 9.7 inches measured diagonally. So overall, it's slightly smaller than a magazine. You can use it anywhere. And a slight curve to the back makes it easy to pick up and comfortable to hold.With built-in 802.11n, iPad takes advantage of the fastest Wi-Fi networks. It automatically locates available Wi-Fi networks, which you can join with a few taps. iPad also comes with Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, letting you connect to devices like wireless headphones or the Apple wireless keyboard.

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Asus K50IJ-RX05 Dual Core, 3 GB, 320 GB Refurbished Notebook PC Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this laptop because my previous Compaq was dropped and broke. My new Asus was reviewed well when I researched it and I agree! The best thing about the laptop is that it is fast and has a bright screen. It even has a number keypad on the side which is wonderful. The only problem I have is that the facial recognition software isn't perfect. This software allows the webcam to log you on instead of entering your password. It does work but you have to take a lot of sample pictures and have really good lighting. Overall a really good laptop.

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The Asus K50IJ-RX05 Refurbished Notebook PC features a 15.6-inch Widescreen LED backlit display. It comes loaded with an Intel Pentium Dual Core 2.0 GHz processor, and a 320 GB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive. This powerful Notebook also boasts 3 GB of DDR2 memory, and a efficient Intel GMA 4500 Graphics engine. It also includes 802.11b/g/n wireless technology and a built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam. Plenty of Superb Multimedia Entertainment Options The Asus K50IJ-RX05 Refurbished Notebook PC's high-performance DVD Super Multi optical drive provides outstanding multimedia entertainment and storage options. Its Intel GMA 4500 engine delivers great image quality to enjoy your digital entertainment. Powered by an Lithium-ion battery, the Asus K50IJ-RX05 Refurbished Notebook PC runs on the Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.

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Sony VAIO VPCEB42FX/WI 15.5" White Laptop Review

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(More customer reviews)2.53GHz is very fast for a laptop computer. The web button is very nice to go direct to the internet without having to open the windows program. The wireless chip for the TV is a bit expensive for us to buy the receiver right now. Of course with a Sony what you get is a brighter, clearer, sharper screen. It is well worth it to pay more and we got a great price at the office supply store. We still have our G router, I may have to upgrade to the N to take advantage of the faster connection. They put junk on it though because of Sonys cronies: Bing, Norton and other bloatware. Their Bing photo is very nice though. You can refuse them and hopefully they will not load and take up resources. I much prefer Microsoft essentials anti virus software. Sony continues to be the leader. Otherwise I would go to Acer because anything made in Taiwan is much better then what they are making in China. Although I would trust Sony to supervise their China factories more then a lot of companys that don't seem to have a clue about what goes on over there in China. Of course Sony Claims a lot of their parts are still make in Japan and then assembled in China. Some of the computers assembled in America have a bunch of quality parts that are not integrated to work together properly and you have nothing but problems with them.

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The Sony VAIO VPCEB42FX/WI Laptop Computer is designed with inviting finishes and subtle patterns that have a style all on its own. Even the interior is striking with clear-coat palm rests that match the lid. Performance and multimedia entertainment in a colorful 15.5" HD widescreen notebook with an integrated number pad. An Intel Core i3 processor and DVD drive give you smart performance and amazing picture quality all in a sleek, up-market design.

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SwissGear Computer Backpack (Blue) Review

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(More customer reviews)All the other reviews are spot on with how well the bag works and how well they enjoy it. I myself enjoy this bag to this day. I use it as my backpack during college, and i carry roughly 10-20lbs in it daily, and its quite comfy.
Compartments - Holds almost anything and everything. I have every little gadget i need inside such as my calculator, charge cables, advil(used for long days at college and the gym), lots of books and folders.
Durability - I haven't owned this bag for more than a few months, so i cannot say how well this bag will hold up. But knowing Swiss gear, it should hold up for years to come. The
bag seems very well made and durable.
Reliability - If this means how often it doesn't break down, then i haven't had an issue yet, but i only owned for a few months.
Space efficiency - Like said above, it holds everything you could possibly need in a day trip, unless you really need very large items or lots and lots of smaller items. But on average, you should be able to carry what you'll need.Pros-
-Holds everything I need
-Swiss Gear was made to hold up for awhile
-The price is very low!
-Good looking bag
-Comfy
Cons-
-always looks large regardless of what's inside
-some of the pockets seem useless such as the large side ones, but if you can make due to using them all then ignore this con.
-The worst of all in my opinion...The zippers make a lot of noise when your walking around. I had to fold my zippers into the bag so they wouldn't jingle as much. Me being a guy, i don't enjoy jingling everywhere i walk. The noise of metal clanking on every step multiplied by all the zippers on the bag is very, irritating. Good zippers, but the noise is very annoying to me.
I don't write reviews, but i figure this would've been a nice thing to know about before purchasing. I still would've bought this bag because of price+size+name brand.
Overall i would've given this bag 5 stars, if the zippers weren't so loud(maybe a rubber casing around each one so it doesn't sound like metal clanking everywhere, or maybe only 1 zipper per opening instead of 2 each)
I'll review more as time goes by and i see more faults or things i like.

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Sony VAIO VPC-EA44FX/BJ 14-Inch Widescreen Entertainment Laptop (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I always thought vaio's were out of my budget, but at amazon it was much cheaper than anywhere else, and even cheaper than an equivalent dell with my stundent discount. I chose this computer because it is pretty light, has a decent keyboard, a lot of memory, and big hard drive, great for the simulations I run. The only things I didn't like is that the screen reflects too much (but I guess all the new computers are like that now), the mouse click is kinda lound, the cd drive seems a bit fragile and squeaks, and it did not come with the windows cd in case I need to reinstall it. I got this computer only a couple of months a go, so I can't tell how durable it is. The battery seems to last 4hr at the most, which I believe is standard. I mostly use it plugged in. You might be able to buy a battery that lasts longer and put in it.

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Portability, performance, and multimedia entertainment are combined with a contemporary design in this Sony VAIO EA laptop in matte black (model VPC-EA44FX/BJ), which also includes integrated Intel Wireless Display technology. And with the smart performance of the Intel Core i3 processor andMicrosoft Office Starter 2010, you have everything you need within reach to power through daily tasks and enjoy your media wherever you are.
The 14-inch Sony VAIO EA laptop is designed with inviting finishes and subtle patterns (see larger image).

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Dell Latitude D820 Refurbished Core 2 Duo Laptop Review

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(More customer reviews)I received a used Latitude D820 recently and have been very pleased with its performance. The battery life is good, the performance has been robust and responsive. The only thing I find missing on this computer is a webcam. The speakers are a little tinny, but with headphones the sound is great. I like the nice large screen too! Enjoying my Latitude D820!

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The D820 is sturdy; The case is made of magnesium-alloy. This results in strong overall physical protection of the notebook. is a great laptop for the mobile professional or student. The notebook will let you take your computing on the road, delivering powerful performance in an economic configuration.

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