Editorial Review

Blending affordability with productivity power, the HP Pavilion dv5140us notebook PC is a great choice for both business road warriors and multimedia enthusiasts on the go. The 15.4-inch BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, and movies and games will look clear thanks to the ATI Radeon XPress 200 video/graphics card (with 128 MB of shared memory). Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. Easily share digital photos with the included HP Image Zone Plus software. And you'll stay productive with the 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-37 processor. This notebook also features an 120 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (which maxes out the capacity), tri-mode wi-fi LAN (802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth wireless connectivity, LightScribe multi-format/dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), and Windows XP Media Center edition. Read more

Features

• Notebook PC with 15.4-inch screen and 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-37 processor
• 120 GB hard drive, 2 GB of RAM (max capacity), LightScribe multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
• Three USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, one ExpressCard/54, microphone, headphone
• 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem; tri-mode wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g); Bluetooth wireless
• Windows XP Media Center edition (SP2); HP Image Zone Plus

Editorial Review

Maximize your mobile performance as well as your multimedia capabilities with the Toshiba Satellite M55-S139 notebook PC featuring a bright 14-inch TrueBrite screen and the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 with 128 MB of shared video RAM. It's ideal for both savvy professionals and students who want outstanding performance and advanced capabilities at an affordable price. It has a powerful 1.86 GHz Celeron M processor, an 100 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer multiformat DVD drive that also burns CDs, integrated 54g wireless connectivity with support for Atheros SuperG technology, and Windows XP Home edition operating system. Read more

Features

• Notebook with 14-inch TruBrite display and 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium M (Centrino) 750 processor, 2 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
• Four USB 2.0, one Firewire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone, 5-in-1 memory card reader
• Built-in 10/100/ BASE-T ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g) with Atheros SuperG support
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2

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Desktop Replacement That Travels Well
I grudgingly got a Satellite after my Inspiron burned out, and I didn't expect to warm to it as quickly as I did.It's faster, brighter, lighter, and much more versatile, particularly in multimedia.Keyboard, screen, and other basic components are solid.
Very solid dependable notebook
Toshiba Satellite M55-S329 (bought at Best Buy)
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Features

• 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium M 760 CPU, 533 MHz front side bus, ATI Mobility Radeon X700 graphics controller (256 MB dedicated memory)
• 1 GB PC2-4200 533 MHz RAM, 160 GB hard drive, double layer CD-RW/DVD-RW optical drive
• 3 USB 2.0, 2 FireWire, 0.3 megapixel digital camera, Bluetooth
• 802.11b/g wireless, 10/100/1000 gigabit network interface, 56K modem
• Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005, Microsoft Works 8.0, Intuit Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Sony multimedia utilities

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Don't buy this Vaio
Unless you do not want any support that approaches anything remotely reasonable.
Simply awesome.
I have owned multiple laptops over the years and this is by the far the best. This Laptop is a powerhouse, starting with its 17" screen which makes any web page, video, or game look fantastic. The finger print sensor makes logging onto the computer and websites so much easier than having to type your passwords in. We played with this for an hour trying to get it to log in with somebody else's fingerprint but it never did. The fan does run alot but I hardly notice it, but it does push alot of heat out of the unit. It handles all my CCIE and CCNP simulators no problem not to mention games. I have had one problem with, the power control unit died but with one call to customer service they had a box delivered the same day with overnight shipping to repair it at no charge to me, I work with all types of computers every day and I know stuff happens so no big deal. So if you like having the power to run any program that you have and super high quality graphics then I highly recommend this product.

I love this notebook!
I currently own 3 laptops (wife, work and kids) and sold recently my VAIO PCG-K23. This laptop is by far the best that I have ever owned. I work in the same office space with the coleague that I sold my K23 and we don't hear the fan at all. It is really very quiet. In fact is as quiet as the other laptop. It takes a lot of time to boot up but not as long as others that I had. Depends on all the software that you have.
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Editorial Review

The perfect blend of mobility, style, and performance, the HP dv1040us will become the center of your digital entertainment universe, whether at home, at school, or on the road. It features a 1.6 GHz Intel Centrino processor, which offers energy saving battery efficiency. It also has a 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, 54g Wi-Fi connectivity, a 14-inch display, and a DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW combo drive. Read more

Features

• Intel Pentium M Processor
• 1.4GHz, 512MB RAM, 60GB HD
• DVD+R/RW, 14 W-XGA

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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.

Love It, Love It, Love It!
It's fast, easy to use, and beautiful. It's fully loaded with all the key features of today. I didn't expect it to be THIS great when I saw it online! Love it! Get it!

I'm very happy with my HP laptop
This is my first PC laptop.I have been using an iBook prior to this.
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Editorial Review

Blending affordability with productivity power, the HP Pavilion dv5130us notebook PC is a great choice for both business road warriors and multimedia enthusiasts on the go. The 15.4-inch BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, and movies and games will look clear thanks to the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 video/graphics card (with 128 MB of shared memory). Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. Easily share digital photos with the included HP Image Zone Plus software.Read more

Features

• Notebook PC with 15.4-inch screen and 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo T2400 with 2 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB SATA hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (2 GB max), LightScribe multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
• Three USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, one ExpressCard/54, microphone, headphone
• 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem; tri-mode wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g); Bluetooth wireless
• Windows XP Media Center edition (SP2); HP Image Zone Plus

Editorial Review

Blending affordability with productivity power, the HP Pavilion dv4270us notebook PC is a great choice for both business road warriors and multimedia enthusiasts on the go. The 15.4-inch BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, and movies and games will look clear thanks to the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (with 128 MB of shared memory). Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the optional HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. And you'll stay productive with the battery-sipping 1.73 GHz Pentium M 740 (Centrino) 725A processor. This notebook also features a 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), built-in 54g wireless connectivity with 125HSM/SpeedBooster support, dual layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), and multi-format memory card reader. Read more

Features

• Notebook PC with 15.4-inch screen and 1.73 GHz Intel Pentium M 740 processor (Centrino), 533 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB 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

Editorial Review

Larger than previous Toshiba Tablet PCs though still nicely svelte, the R15-S822 includes support for Intel's next-generation Pentium M platform, code-named Sonoma. The Tablet PC design enables you to take notes and write emails without your keyboard and browse the Web with a pen. You can even get creative by sketching out ideas or creating digital art right on the screen. The R15-S822 features a swiveling 14.1-inch display, a DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, 54g wireless connectivity, and Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005. Read more

Features

• Intel Pentium M 1.6GHz Processor
• 512MB of DDR333 SDRAM (expandable to 2GB)
• 14.1 XGA LCD
• DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive
• 60GB HDD

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There are a lot of other companies who have much better products
I could not, in any way, suggest this product to anyone.First, their cusotmer support of the product is the worst I have encountered in 16 years of owning laptops.A very simple repair they are refusing to handle.Somehow the rep I talked to felt I had purposely damamged the PC.All that is wrond is that the strain relief on the power supply separated.I have now spent over 3 hours on the phone over two days and have yet to get this resolved.
Very impressive
Pros: extremely high cost-effectiveness (got a display model for $550 from CompUSA), sturdy, crystal clear sound with SRS, good Human-Computer Interface design.
Economic Choice
Always Tablet PC's were expensive, i always wanted to own one, when the prices began from $1,500 - 2,500 in the old days, till my eyes catched this tablet, coming to the specs and the user reviews i would add also.
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Editorial Review

Maximize your mobile performance as well as your multimedia capabilities with the Toshiba Satellite M55-S351 notebook PC featuring a bright 14-inch TrueBrite screen and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 video card with up to 128 MB of shared video RAM. It's ideal for both savvy professionals and students who want outstanding performance and advanced capabilities at an affordable price. 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. It has a battery-sipping 1.86 GHz Intel Centrino Pentium M 750 processor, an extra-large 120 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer multiformat DVD drive that also burns CDs, integrated 54g wireless connectivity, both USB 2.0 and FireWire connectivity, and Windows XP Home edition operating system. Read more

Features

• Notebook with 14-inch TruBrite display and 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium M (Centrino) 750 processor, 2 MB L2 cache
• 120 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
• Three USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone
• Built-in 10/100/ BASE-T Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2

Editorial Review

Balance your need for productivity with great multimedia performance with the HP Pavilion dv8140us notebook PC, which features an amazingly bright, widescreen 17-inch BrightView display--perfect for multitasking between document windows and watching movies in their native aspect ratio. It comes loaded with the Windows Media Center operating system, which features an assortment of multimedia applications that help to make editing and managing photos, videos, and music as simple as possible. And you can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format LightScribe DVD/CD burner, which enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc. Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). And you'll stay productive with the 2.2 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-40 processor. This notebook also features an innovative dual hard drive with two 100 GB drives (for a 200 GB capacity), 2 GB of installed RAM (which maxes out its capacity), built-in 54g wireless connectivity, Bluetooth wireless capability, an ATI Radeon XPress 200M video/graphics card with 128 MB of dedicated video RAM, Windows XP Media Center operating system, and integrated TV tuner. Read more

Features

• Multimedia-focused laptop with 17-inch Brightview screen and 2.2 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-40 with 1 MB L2 cache
• Dual 100 GB hard drives (for 200 GB total), 2 GB of RAM (2 GB max), LightScribe 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
• 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g), Bluetooth
• Windows Media Center 2005; HP Image Zone Plus

Editorial Review

The Toshiba Satellite L25-S121 is an affordable option for those seeking mobile productivity. It offers a large 15-inch LCD display with TruBrite technology and a DVD/CD-RW combo drive so you can enjoy movies and music wherever you are. It's powered by a fast 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron M processor 380, which provides battery-saving technology to keep you working longer. This notebook also features a 60 GB hard drive, 256 MB of installed RAM (expandable to a 2.0 GB maximum), Atheros 802.11b/g wireless LAN, and Windows XP Home operating system. Read more

Features

• Affordable notebook PC with 15-inch screen; 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron M 380 with 400 MHz FSB, 1 MB L2 cache
• 60 GB hard drive, 256 MB RAM (2 GB max), DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive
• Three USB 2.0, one VGA, one S-Video, headphone, microphone
• Built-in 54g wireless connectivity, 10/100 Ethernet, 56K modem
• Windows XP Home edition (SP2)

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A good machine for basics
I begin with a short bit of history to establish whatever credentials I have for reviewing a notebook.My first purchase of a "laptop" computer was something called an Epson HX-20 back in 1984.It had no disk drives of any sort, only a cassette recorder for storage but with a slot for a cartridge which I used for a word processing program. It had 16K of RAM, a painfully slow dial-up modem, yet it was so new, small and light, that even airline pilots would come over and take a look at it.
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Editorial Review

Blending affordability with productivity power, the HP Pavilion dv4250us notebook PC is a great choice for both business road warriors and multimedia enthusiasts on the go. The 15.4-inch BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, and movies and games will look clear thanks to the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (with 128 MB of shared memory). Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the optional HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. And you'll stay productive with the battery-sipping 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium M (Centrino) processor 725A processor. This notebook also features a 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), built-in 54g wireless connectivity with 125HSM/SpeedBooster support, dual layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), and multi-format memory card reader. Read more

Features

• Notebook PC with 15.4-inch screen and 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium M 725A processor (Centrino), 400 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 cache
• 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

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