Editorial Review

With the arrival of the Sony Vaio VGN-UX280P Micro PC, you'll soon think that laptops are too bulky. Placing full-size computer performance into a pocket-sized package, the UX280P weighs just over a pound and measures 5.9 by 3.75 inches to easily fit in the palm of your hand. It features a 4.5-inch widescreen SVGA screen that ingeniously slides up to expose an integrated keyboard. The pocket-sized UX280P comes equipped with a stylus and Sony's VAIO touch launcher for quick access to functions frequently used such as Internet access, e-mail, various computer applications, games, and music. Just push the launcher button located on the side of the unit.

Features

• Amazingly small micro PC fits in your hand--4.5 inch LCD touch screen and hidden keyboard
• 1.2 GHz Ultra Low Voltage Intel Core Solo U1400 processor, 40 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM
• Tri-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g), wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) with Cingular SIM card, Bluetooth connectivity
• One built-in USB 2.0 port and Memory Stick slot; includes port replicator with three USB, one FireWire, Ethernet, VGA out, composite A/V out
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Editorial Review

Easily mobile at just 6 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite A105-S4324 makes it easy to get your work done with a large, bright 15.4-inch widescreen LCD. It's also great for using as a media center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. This affordable notebook PC is powered by Intel's powerful Core 2 Duo processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. The dual-execution core T5200 Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, and it features a 1.6 GHz speed, fast 533 MHz system bus, and large 2 MB L2 cache. It also features a 160 GB hard drive, 1.5 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), dual-layer multiformat DVD drive that also burns CDs, tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity, Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 128 MB of shared video memory, an ExpressCard slot, and multi-format memory card reader. And it's loaded with the Microsoft Windows Media Center operating system, featuring powerful, easy-to-use digital entertainment functionality. This is a Windows Vista capable PC, and it's also Windows Vista Premium ready.Read more

Features

• Affordable notebook PC with 15.4-inch LCD; 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5200 processor
• 160 GB hard drive, 1.5 GB of RAM (4 GB max), dual-layer/multi-format DVD burner
• Four USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, one ExpressCard 54/34, multi-format memory card reader
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB of shared RAM); tri-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (801.11a/b/g)
• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005--Windows Vista capable and Windows Vista Premium ready

Editorial Review

Amazingly slim and light, superbly stylish, and packed full of powerful productivity features, the Sony Vaio VGN-S660/B is a great traveling companion, weighing just over 4 pounds. A 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive and advanced DDR2 memory enable high-speed computing, resulting in sizzling performance for work and multimedia activities. It features integrated 54g wireless connectivity and a battery-sipping Intel Pentium processor for long life while on the road. It offers such Sony technologies as the sharp XBRITE LCD and Smart Display Sensor, which instantly adjusts resolution when you connect to a display or projector. It also comes preloaded with a suite of Sony multimedia software, which enables you to create, manage and view your multimedia files with ease. Use Sony's Click to DVD software to easily create high-quality customized DVDs with the integrated DVD+R Double Layer/DVD+/-RW drive, while Sony's SonicStage software makes managing your music files and making your own audio CDs a cinch. Other features an 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), an Nvidia GeForce Go video card with 128 MB of video RAM, and Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2). Read more

Features

• Notebook with 13.3-inch XBRITE LCD screen and 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium M processor, 2 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB Serial ATA hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner
• Two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone, Memory Stick slot
• Built-in 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2

Reviews (3)

Battery Life
I recently purchased this Sony to replace my Dell and the weight of it works great since I am able to transport it well here in NYC. The 100 gig and processor are great for the price of mainstream laptops.Downfalls of this laptop include the default battery life that doesn't last as long as it should considering the technology we have.

Good enough for travel
Pro: made in Japan, no dead pixels, compact, eye candy, all drivers and user manuals available on support site, outer metal case, DVD write.
Almost perfect
I must say that this is the only laptop currently on the market that I find acceptable for my needs. It's small, light (compare it to a Macbook that has the same screen size but a pound heavier!), it has a decent video card (I would not mind better, it has 64 Mb dedicated, plus another 64 sharing, but most laptops this size don't have even that!), it has a wifi card that is extremely well supported - I installed Linux on this laptop - works beautifully, I can not only connect to wifi networks, I can also monitor traffic in promiscuous mode AT THE SAME TIME as being connected to the net, I can even make it an access point. The screen is excellent quality, harddisk, optical drive - no complains, got enough for all I need so far. Like the design of it, very stylish. Looks extremely good with the Linux desktop manager Enlightenment - non-intrusive but beautiful eye candy. Check it out at http://elivecd.org - you can try it out without installing first, to see how good it is.
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Editorial Review

The mid-size HP Pavilion zv6130us is a great desktop replacement, adding mobility to its powerful multimedia and home office computing features. The widescreen 15.4-inch Brightview display is perfect for watching DVD movies, as well as keeping you productive across several open document and software windows. It's powered by a strong and nimble 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor, with a front-side bus speed of up to 2000 MHz. Other features include an 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual layer support,ATI Radeon XPress 200M video card with 128 MB of dedicated video RAM, 54g wireless connectivity with 125HSM/SpeedBooster support, and 6-in-1 memory card reader that's compatible with a wide range of popular formats. Read more

Features

• Notebook with widescreen 15.4-inch Brightview display and 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor
• 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB maximum), multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
• Four USB 2.0, one Firewire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone, IR receiver
• Built-in 10/100/ BASE-T ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g) with HSM/Speedbooster support
• Windows XP Home edition (Service Pack 2); HP Image Zone Plus

Reviews (15)

HP Sucks
HP has the WORST customer service of any company of any kind that I have ever dealt with. I have never called without having spent at least one hour on the phone with them before the various extensions in India, none of whom are helpful. And once the service is complete the computer is usually returned with more problems than they were origionally sent with. I would never buy another HP again.

Great product!!!!
This laptop works great!It never gets hot on my lap and is easy to use.The attention to detail is fantastic!This is the best laptop I have used--would highly recommend!

Hmmmmm...........
the quality of tech support is not good.
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Editorial Review

Elegantly styled, the Sony Vaio VGN-FE660G notebook PC is more than just a pretty face. It offers cutting-edge processing power from Intel's new Core Duo line for outstanding multi-tasking performance as well as a tri-mode wireless LAN, enabling you to connect to a full assortment of 802.11a/b/g networks. A 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive and advanced DDR2 memory enable high-speed computing, resulting in sizzling performance for work and multimedia activities. It also features a bright widescreen 15.4-inch XBRITE-ECO LCD screen that offers excellent color purity even in the brightest daylight. And communicate with pals all around with world via VoIP calling and video conferencing (additional accessories required). Read more

Features

• Stylish, powerful multimedia notebook with 15.4-inch screen and 1.67 GHz Core Duo T2300 processor
• 100 GB Serial ATA hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB max), multi-format/dual-layer DVD burner
• Three USB 2.0, one FireWire, ExpressCard/34 slot, memory card reader (SD, XD, Memory Stick)
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB shared RAM), tri-mode wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g), Ethernet, modem
• Windows XP Media Center 2005, Update Rollup 2

Reviews (2)

Sony Vaio Laptops are the worst in the world, take it from a corporate IT guy who supports thousands of these worthless bricks !
Sony Vaio Laptops are the worst in the world, take it from a corporate IT guy who supports thousands of these worthless bricks !
Ultimate satisfaction...
Before buying this laptop, I was using some other brands.So its easy for me to compare and justify the performance & functionality of Sony Vaio FE660G laptop.I am really surprised to see how beautifully this laptop have all ports arranged...you will never feel inconvinient while using them.
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Editorial Review

Easily mobile at just 6 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite A105-S4344 makes it easy to get your work done with a large, bright 15.4-inch widescreen LCD. It's also great for using as a media center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. This affordable notebook PC is powered by Intel's powerful Core 2 Duo processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. The dual-execution core T5500 Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, and it features a 1.66 GHz speed, lightning quick 667 MHz system bus, and large 2 MB L2 cache. It also features a 200 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), dual-layer multiformat DVD drive that also burns CDs, tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity, Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 128 MB of shared video memory, an ExpressCard slot, and multi-format memory card reader. And it's loaded with the Microsoft Windows Media Center operating system, featuring powerful, easy-to-use digital entertainment functionality. This is a Windows Vista capable PC, and it's also Windows Vista Premium ready.Read more

Features

• Affordable notebook PC with 15.4-inch LCD; 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 processor
• 200 GB hard drive, 2 GB of RAM (4 GB max), dual-layer/multi-format DVD burner
• Four USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, one ExpressCard 54/34, multi-format memory card reader
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB of shared RAM); tri-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (801.11a/b/g)
• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005--Windows Vista capable and Windows Vista Premium ready

Editorial Review

The sleekly designed, lightweight Sony VAIO VGN-SZ260P/C notebook PC delivers intelligent mobile design while placing a priority on usability and performance. Coolly contemporary, it has a space-age carbon-fiber casing that's stylishly designed and constructed to last. It measures a mere 1.5 inches thin and features a superb 13.3-inch widescreen display with XBRITE LCD technology, long battery life, and a generous, comfortable keyboard. The integrated tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN enables wireless connectivity on the fly. It also offers the revolutionary Hybrid Graphics System lets toggle between internal and external graphics chips, enabling you to choose lighter battery consumption or better performance depending on the situation. Read more

Features

• Sleekly designed, carbon0-fiber notebook with 13.3-inch screen; powerful 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor T2400 (667 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 cache)
• 120 GB Serial ATA hard drive, 1 GB RAM (2 GB max), multi-format/dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive, multi-format memory card adapter
• Two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one PCMICIA, one VGA, tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Ethernet, modem
• Hybrid Graphics System lets toggle between NVidia GeForce Go 7400 (128 MB dedicated) and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB shared)
• Windows XP Professional edition (SP2), biometric fingerprint scanning, integrated camera

Reviews (3)

Great Laptop
I've had my SONY VAIO for a week and I love it.The screen is bright enough so that I can use it outdoors in the daytime, the battery is long lived, and it weighs about 4 pounds.These were the primary characteristics I was looking for and it was difficult to find all of them in the same unit.So far, I have used the VAIO primarily for word processing, number crunching, and web surfing.I have not used the DVD feature yet. I did hire a tech to set up the wireless connection to my desktop.Those of you who are more computer literate than I may not have to do that.The VAIO comes with an installed Wireless Install Wizard to help with that task.
careful with electric shock
This is a nice machine except for the fact that when it is plugged it gives an electric shock to the user. Please search your favorite engine with "sony vaio sz electrick shock" and you will see that this is a common event. In the next month or so I will try to see if this machine can be returned to Sony and/or file a complaint with my state's attorney general. This is completely unnaceptable.

Almost perfect!
Okay, so if you read any of my other reviews, this is the first laptop I've ever given a 5 to.I feel that this is all around a very great deal.
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Editorial Review

Weighing just over 4 pounds, the ultra-portable Toshiba Satellite U205-S5034 notebook PC packs in an extraordinary amount of power and productivity into its elegant, compact package. The 12.1-inch widescreen display offers TruBrite technology for optimal image clarity and a 1280 x 800 resolution for extra desktop working space and a widescreen aspect ratio for watching letterboxed DVDs. And you can use this laptop as a media center without turning on the system, thanks to Toshiba's unique Express Media Player, which provides control buttons for accessing CD and DVD playback. Read more

Features

• Ultra-portable 4-pound notebook PC with 12.1-inch LCD; 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5200 processor
• Extra-large 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (4 GB max), dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner
• Three USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, multi-format memory card reader
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB of shared RAM); tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity; 10/100 Ethernet
• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005--Windows Vista capable and Windows Vista Premium ready

Editorial Review

Take your computing life with you wherever you roam with the Compaq Presario V2405US, designed for the budget-minded mobile professional. Featuring a cool, modern metallic design, the V2410US weighs only 5.4 pounds and is as thin as 1.29 inches. The widescreen 14-inch BrightView display is easily viewable even in direct sunlight and is great for watching DVD movies in their natural aspect ratio. It's powered by a powerful 1.6 GHz Mobile AMD Turion 64 ML-30 processor, and also offers a 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual layer support, and 54g wireless connectivity with 125HSM/SpeedBooster support. Read more

Features

• Notebook with widescreen 14-inch screen and 1.6 GHz Mobile AMD Turion 64 ML-30 processor (512