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New Dell Inspiron 13 Laptop

Just in time for back-to-school or back-to-work season, Dell will be releasing its new Dell Inspiron 13 laptop. The Inspiron 13 laptop weighs just under five pounds and boasts a 13-inch high-definition display that makes it easily mobile. The new laptop comes equipped with capacitive touch media buttons, an 8-in-1 media card reader and slot-loading DVD drive, and optional integrated wireless networking, a built-in webcam and Bluetooth. The Inspiron 13 laptop will be available on August 3 at Wal-Mart with a select configuration and retailing $699, while fully configurable systems will be up for grabs at www.dell.com for under $800 in late August. Dell.

Gateway T-6836 Laptop, Great for Back-To-School and Everyday

Looking for a little understated elegance, something not too flashy, but set to impress? TheGateway T-8638 laptop is a great choice. This reasonably priced laptop is a mid-sized machine with a wealth of cool features for the everyday laptopper. The 5.5-pound T-6836 laptop offers portability without compromising on performance. The durable, glossy and colorful case holds a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 processor, Intel GMA X3100 graphics, 4GB at 667MHz RAM, 250GB HDD and the laptop runs on Windows Vista Home Premium OS. The laptop’s 14.1-inch display offers 1,280-by-800-pixel native resolution, perfect for viewing pictures, movies or gaming in your down time. The laptop’s extras are kept on the simple side – VGA out/webcam; three USB 2.0 ports and a multiformat memory card reader; ExpressCard/54 slot; stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks; modem, ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi for connectivity; and a DVD burner with Labelflash. At a price of just $799, the T-8638 laptop makes a great laptop for back-to-school, or any day of the year. Gateway.

Gateway Updates Laptop Lines – P-Series, M-Series and T-Series Laptops

The Gateway P-series laptop, the M-series laptop and the T-series laptop have been updated and upgraded for students who do their homework on the go. Laptop lovers can now pick up the popular laptops with Intel Centrino Mobile Technology and an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, allowing for smooth multi-tasking. The 17-inch P-series laptop, the 15.4-inch M-series laptop and the 14.1-inch T-series laptop are now also equipped with more spacious hard drives, a dual-layer DVD burner and a built-in webcam. And because hard work is rewarded with hard play, the laptops also boast advanced multimedia features that let the user enjoy movies, music and gaming. All three laptops are clad in a sleek and slim exterior available in Garnet Red, Pacific Blue, Silver and Grey. The new laptops are priced from $799. Gateway
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Cost-Conscious, Functional Toshiba Satellite A305D Laptop

The Toshiba Satellite A300D laptop is a great laptop for the cost-conscious user who isn’t looking for all the bells and whistles - students, this one is worth a look! Offering the necessities for work, play and multimedia applications, the Satellite A300D laptop features a 15.4-inch 1,280-by-800 display that supports 720p content and offers TruBrite Technology. The Satellite A300D laptop sports an AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-64 dual core processor, ATI Radeon HD X1250 integrated graphics, up to 4GB RAM and up to 320GB SATA HDD at 5400 rpm. Stay connected with WLAN 802.11 a/g/Pre-n. The Satellite A300D laptop runs on Windows Vista Home Premium operating system, and also comes equipped with a 1.3-megapixel webcam and microphone built right into the LCD bezel, Harman/Kardon stereo speakers, and a DVD-SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash drive. The Satellite A300D laptop starts at a price of $949.99. Toshiba.

Full On Features, Inside Out – Toshiba Satellite U405-S2830 Laptop

We’re no stranger to all of Toshiba’s new releases recently, and the latest and greatest variation of its Satellite U400 series is the Toshiba Satellite U405-S2830 laptop. The laptop’s subtle yet stylish Fusion finish spills from its 13.3-inch lid under the hood onto the palm rest and glossy full-sized keyboard, which is accented with bright white LEDs. Aside from its classy encasement, the 4.7-pound Satellite U405-S2830 laptop is full on features, like a 2.1-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, integrated graphics chipset, 3GB RAM, 250GB HDD, a built-in dual-layer DVD burner, FireWire and three USB ports that charge your gadgets even when your laptop is turned off, a 4-in-1 card reader, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, booming stereo speakers and a fingerprint reader. And because good things come in threes, you know that aside from looks and works, the Satellite U405-S2830 laptop has another high point – the price, making it ideal for college kids. The laptop retails for $1,149. Toshiba.

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Zepto Znote 6024W Laptop for Students, Pros on the Go

The new Zepto Znote 6024W laptop is a great option for the mobile professionals and students who want great features without the hefty price tag. The Znote 6024W laptop sports a 14.1-inch display with 1,440-by-900 pixels and UltraCrisp technology. An integrated Intel GMA X3100 graphics delivers a sharp image, brilliant color, and supports a variety of operating systems and DualView for connecting external monitors or projectors. The 7.1 digital surround sound brings the images to life. Starting at a price of $1,140, the Znote 6024W laptop comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor T8100 with 2GB DDR2 RAM, 120GB S-ATA HDD at 7200 rpm, a Samsung DVD-RW Dual Layer burner, Zepto Zpro2 wifi 300MBit and built-in Bluetooth.Zepto.

Best Student Laptop - HP Pavilion tx2000 Convertible Tablet Laptop

HP has unveiled a new little mobile machine at CES 2008. Here’s a sneak-peek at the HP Pavilion tx2000 convertible tablet/laptop. Best as a student laptop, the Pavilion tx2000 laptop features handwriting recognition technology, and combines the latest and greatest tablet trends with laptop luxuries. The Pavilion tx2000 laptop will be powered by an AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual Core processor with built-in NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 graphics card, 128MB RAM and 120GB to 321GB HDD. The laptop will boast a 12.1-inch convertible WXGA HD touch-sensitive display with BrightView technology and a resolution of 1,280 by 800 pixels. Connectivity options include 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN, 802.11b/g WLAN or 802.11b/g with BluetoothTM or 802.11a/b/g WLAN with Bluetooth TM or 802.11a/b/g/n (draft 802.11n) WLAN with BluetoothTM, ExpressCard slot, USB, VGA and TV-OUT. As the best student laptop, the tx2000 also comes with extras like a Super Multi Double-Layer 8X DVD burner or a LightScribe Super Multi Double Layer 8X DVD burner, Altec Lansing audio system, security software and optional webcam or fingerprint technology. HP
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Cheap Student Laptop Sony Vaio NR - new Smart, Pretty laptop

The Sony Vaio NR laptop is the lowest-priced Vaio yet. As if that wasn’t enough to tempt you, this new laptop is also fashion forward, and bi-lingual, with an English-French keyboard. With the sleek and slim exterior of the Vaio NR laptop, featuring rounded corners and beveled edges, consumers expect nothing less when looking under the hood, so to speak. The Vaio NR laptop brings buyers “personalized computing options with advanced features, unique designs and innovative technologies,” says Sony. The 15.4-inch widescreen display offers XBRITE LCD technology with crisp images and bold colors. The Intel Core 2 Duo processor delivers fast operating speeds, more efficient battery life and more reliable wireless capabilities with a built-in 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN. Entertainment junkies rejoice – the Vaio NR lets you conveniently access and enjoy music and movies with the integrated A/V mode, or make them with the DVD and CD burner. The Vaio NR also offers connectivity options like four USB ports, ExpressCard or SD card, and Memory Stick PRO slot. The Vaio NR laptops start from $829. Sony.

Budget Laptop - Toshiba Satellite M205-S7452 Laptop

A budget laptop, the new Toshiba Satellite M205-S7452 laptop is great for school. This laptop has it all – it’s thin, it’s light, and it offers high-level mobile function. The Satellite M205-S7452 budget laptop is equipped with a 14.1-inch high-definition WXGA widescreen display offering TruBrite technology and supporting 1,280-by-800 resolution combined with Intel-integrated graphics, delivering awesome picture quality. Add to this a DVD burner drive, web camera, microphone and stereo speakers and all your multi-media bases are covered. Hardware-wise, the Satellite M205-S7452 laptop is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 central processing unit operating at 1.5GHz with 2MB of L2 cache memory and a 667MHz front side bus, and backed by a 1GB DDR2 random access memory. Keeping you connected, this laptop comes with the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG wireless adapter card compatible with the 802.11a/b/g standards. For a starting price of $899.99, M205-S7452 laptop won't break your budget. Toshiba.

College student laptop survival guide (for on-campus living)

Now that you've picked your best college laptop ... see what accessories you m u s t bring to campus with you to actually use your laptop to its fullest potential.

MUST HAVE LAPTOP ACCESSORIES FOR COLLEGE - The absolute minimum laptop survival guide for on-campus living

What else every student needs besides the laptop itself ...

1. Means to connect to wired campus network or to Internet:
- RJ45 cable (known as 10/100 Ethernet cable). Uses the RJ45 port on your laptop. Belkin RJ45M/RJ45M 10/100BT Cat5e Snagless Patch Cable 14 FT would be quite enough.
$9.93

2. Means to exchange files between laptops:
- USB flash drive. Today, you can buy a very large size (2GB) flash drive for cheap. One example is this SanDisk 2GB Cruzer Titanium USB drive.
$24.64

3. Means to protect your laptop from power surge and to plug-in peripherals:
- multi-outlet Power Strip & Surge Protector. This Philips GP610F 6-Outlet Household Surge Protector with 10-Foot Cordwill do just fine.
$12.99

4. Means to print/copy/scan:
- All-In-One printer that is also a copy machine and a scanner will be your best friend when doing your English essays or any other projects on college campus. This USB connected Dell All-In-One 926 Printer would do just fine.
$49.99

5. Means to protect your laptop hard drive from viruses:
- any brand anti-virus software will do. Today, the 30- to 90-days free trial option for anti-virus software is included with most laptop models. You can extend it later for a price averaging to $59.99
$59.99

Your total laptop accessories budget:
$9.93 + $24.64 + $12.99 + $49.99 + $59.99 = $157.54

Best college laptop under $1000 - the 4 top buys for July 2007

The best college laptop is not about how big the hard drive and memory are - most new laptops today have large hard drive and lots of memory by default, more than enough for a college student. For the best college laptop, it's the 'other' options that you need to choose carefully: cache memory size/speed, graphics memory, external connectivity options (ports and slots) and media read/write drives. Most important, you want to get the best value for your money: more features for less price ... but only features you really need as a college student. Based on your budget, buy one of these 4 top college laptop models we've identified for July 2007, and we believe, you'll get the best value for the price!

BEST COLLEGE LAPTOP CHOICES, July 2007

Budget
$449

Dell Vostro 1000

Highlights: very cheap but fast enough and loaded enough, business laptop setup (4 USB, ExpressCard slot, 3-in-1 Card Reader, no useless extras), 1-year Dell DataSafe Online Backup account, best laptop value for the price, the most popular brand. See recommended Vostro 1000 configuration ...

Regular
$599

Dell Vostro 1500

Highlights: loaded, faster but still very inexpensive, business laptop setup (no useless extras), large & fast 2MB cache memory - great for heavy word processing, DVD burner w/ double-layer, dedicated graphic memory/card, multimedia controls, 1-year DataSafe Online Backup account, best laptop value for the price, the most popular brand. (Price includes $50 upgrade to Intel Core 2 Duo T5470 w/2MB cache.)

Luxury
$899

Sony Vaio N

Highlights: long-lasting Sony quality, fast, loaded, extensive connectivity / media reader options, good looks, best laptop value for the price (see the comparison), the most desirable brand. More on Sony Viao N ...

Portable and Cool
$1099

Apple MacBook

Highlights: super-loaded - remote control, built-in camera, built-in mobil broadband Bluetooth card, dual-display support, most extensive connectivity options; fast, portable - 5.1 lbs, smaller size - 13.3" display. Free iPod Nano. Best laptop value for the price, the coolest brand.