Features

• 12.1" LCD WXGA with AveraBriteTM technology
• Dual Layer DVD Burner
• 100GB SATA HD
• 1GB DDR2
• USB (3x) 2.0; IEEE1394 (1x)

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It had a lot going for it... until you get to the cons section...
PROS:
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Editorial Review

Balance your need for productivity with great multimedia performance with the HP Pavilion dv8210us 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. And you can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format 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). Easily share digital photos with the included HP Image Zone Plus software. Read more

Features

• Multimedia-focused laptop with 17-inch Brightview screen and 1.8 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-32 processor
• 80 GB hard drives, 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, one ExpressCard/54, microphone, headphone, IR receiver
• 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
• Windows XP Home edition (SP2); HP Image Zone Plus

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Great upgrade from a desktop!
After always owning a desktop since the beginning of time, I finally decided I wanted to trade in my computer desk, clunky CPU and everything else for a compact machine that can still meet all my needs.
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Editorial Review

Unhook yourself from your desktop with the powerful and nicely portable Toshiba Satellite M65-S809 notebook PC, which features a widescreen 17-inch XGA display with TruBrite technology and the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 with 128 MB of shared video RAM. The large screen real estate is great for multi-tasking through multiple documents and application windows as well as enjoying DVD movies in their native aspect ratio. It also features a battery-sipping 1.73 GHz Pentium M (Centrino) processor, a 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, multi-format memory card reader, and Windows XP Home edition operating system. Read more

Features

• Notebook with widescreen 17-inch TruBrite display and 1.73 GHz Intel Pentium M (Centrino) 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
• Three 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)
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2

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A bit bulky, but overall a great laptop
I have had the MS65machine for 3 months now and mostly I really love it. Its big - approximately 7 lbs,and about 1.4 inches thick. I travel with it a lot - so if it were lighter I would love it even more. But its very fast, has a huge, fast hard drive, and I like its appearance (the copper colored cover gives it nice appeal from the bland designs most laptops have.)
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Editorial Review

Easily mobile at just 6 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite A105-S2712 makes it easy to get your work done with a large, bright 15.4-inch screen (which is also great for watching DVD movies when you need a break). This affordable notebook PC also features a battery-sipping 1.73 GHz Pentium M 740 (Centrino) processor, a 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer multiformat DVD drive that also burns CDs, integrated 54g wireless connectivity, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 video card with up to 128 MB of shared video RAM, both USB 2.0 and FireWire connectivity, multi-format memory card reader, and Windows XP Home edition operating system. Read more

Features

• Notebook with 15.4-inch TruBrite display and 1.73 GHz Intel Pentium M (Centrino) 740 processor, 2 MB L2 cache
• 60 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
• Built-in 10/100/ BASE-T Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2

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Get a free Sony VAIO FJ instead!
Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original colorful ultra-cool Sony VAIO FJ series laptop with 1GB RAM, 100GB disk, DVD writer, built-in webcam, etc. and all for Free! I got mine from this web site:bestfreeproducts.info/laptop

The problem with 60 GB Hard Drive
Pay attention to "a kid's review". A 60 GB Hard Drive is not that common, and for a reason. I did a Google search for 'laptopproblems60gb' and sure enough the hard drive problems occur in many different brands of laptops including Dell Inspiron (one guy on a google forum reported 32 GB in bad sectors) and in Sony too. Since I'm not a heavy multi-media user, I didn't need much storage and my other choice was the Toshiba Satellite M65-S821 17" Notebook PC which is about $400 pricier if you factor in the extra shipping cost. I'm leaning towards the pricier laptop, even though I can hardly afford it and it didn't seem worthwhile to pay that much extra money for the bigger screen.
Handy and Solid Machine
I have had this computer for a few weeks now - it works very well and has a very impressive screen - it works very well for demanding Dragon Naturally Speaking and enough power to run a bunch of programs at once. I had to call Toshiba service as I had a problem on the first day with the wireless - they had 24 hour service and this impressed me as I dialed at 3am ny time(Try calling Dell at that hour!). One annoyance is the mouse pad -it's slightly sticky and well I have never used a laptop mouse that I enjoyed - buy an external wireless one and everything will be just fine. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The sleekly designed, lightweight Sony VAIO VGN-SZ320P/B notebook PC delivers intelligent mobile design while placing a priority on usability and performance. Coolly contemporary, it has a magnesium coating and aluminum finish on the palm rest for a great blend of the fashionable and the functional. 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 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN enables wireless connectivity on the fly, while the integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology helps keep you connected and productive when away from your workstation. The integrated web-camera and microphone make video conferencing over VOIP connections easy. Read more

Features

• Sleekly designed, lightweight notebook with 13.3-inch screen; powerful 1.83 GHz Intel T5600 Core 2 Duo processor (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, Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), 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

Features

• MODLE- HPZE4000L VENDOR - BTI- Battery Tech.FEATURES- PAVILION LILON 14.8V BATTERY * HEWLETT PACKARD * Pavilion ZE4000, ZE5000 Series * OEM Number: F4812A * Specification: LiIon, 14.8V, 4000mAh MANUFACTURER WARRANTY:  1 YEAR

Features

• 1.67 GHz PowerPC G4 processor with 167 MHz system bus
• 512 MB DDR SDRAM (two SO-DIMM slots support up to 2 GB), 100 GB hard drive, slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400 port, one FireWire 800 port, two USB 2.0 ports, and one PC Card/CardBus slot supporting one Type I or Type II card
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) ethernet, 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and 56K V.92 modem
• 17-inch (diagonal), 1440 x 900 resolution, TFT widescreen display

Reviews (14)

A work of art, indeed
I purchased my PowerBook G4 last year, and I must say, I do NOT regret it. I compared this machine with Dell's most powerful offering at the time (a monster Precision-line notebook), and promptly returned the Dell. Despite the Dell being three times faster with twice as much video memory, it was still in the 90's with its port configuration (still had a serial connector, still had only a 15-pin VGA for a supposed 'graphics notebook PC'). I won't get into any other details about the Dell except that of course, I would've been stuck with Windows, on a notebook that weighed a ton. It's measly 15" screen didn't help any, either.
An excellent machine well worth the asking price..Great for people tired of windows that ,is prone to viruses and spyware.
Yes i own several windows based machines..They are okey,but i am tired of windows security risks,spyware ,malware and viruses..Because of this we purchased two of these machines,with updated ram,for work purposes...Wow the graphics,and screen quality,seem much better,than the windows based machines,selling for say 1600 dollars...For anyoneon a tight budget,stick with windows...Of course, once you use an apple based machine,you wont want to switch back...Customer service,and technical support,could be a lot better...They should not charge extra for premium support...Look for the sales.Dont be afraid to buy a discontinued model...Please check out this machine in person,and please make sure the retailer,has a good/refund/exchange policy.I highly recommend this machine..5 star rated. thank you stewart l 12/07/05.

The WORST Customer Service of any Computer or Electronic Company Ever
The computer itself is adequate.That is if you don't have any problems (which is unlikely).However if you have to call in to Apple, BEWARE!Not only are you on Hold for over an hour, but once you get through to somebody, they will rush you off the phone.I asked the guy why he was being so rude and his reply was something like, he didn't have time to answer any questions.I asked for someone else and he spouted, I'm not required to let you talk to anyone else or give you my last name or something else (I lost track, after the first two "not required to's).I only asked to talk to someone else - the rest he just kept saying like it was a list of what he wasn't "required to" items.It was unbelievably rude.I have 3 Mac systems and 3 PC's and I will never buy Mac again.It simply is not worth it.Started to call back, but this is not the first bad experience I've had, just the worst.
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Editorial Review

Balance your need for productivity with great multimedia performance with the HP Pavilion dv8230us 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. And you can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format 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). Easily share digital photos with the included HP Image Zone Plus software. Read more

Features

• Multimedia-focused laptop with 17-inch Brightview screen and 1.67 GHz Intel Core Duo T2300 with 2 MB L2 cache
• Dual 80 GB hard drives (for 160 GB total), 1 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, one ExpressCard/54, microphone, headphone, IR receiver
• 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem; tri-mode wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g)
• Windows Media Center 2005; HP Image Zone Plus

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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. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Delivering powerful performance for your everyday computing needs, the Sony Vaio VGN-FS770 notebook PC is also ready to grow with your multimedia demands. You'll be able to easily create high-quality DVDs in one click and display it on the 15.4-inch crisp, XBRITE LCD. Slim and lightweight (at just over 6 pounds), the VGN-FS740 also offers a battery life of up to 2 hours with the included standard battery and up to 5.5 hours with the optional VGP-BPL2 large-capacity battery. It also features a 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium M (Centrino) processor, 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), multi-format, dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive, 54g wireless connectivity, a Memory Stick slot for easy transfer of your photos from your Sony digital camera, Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2), and a wide assortment of pre-loaded software titles. Read more

Features

• Intel Pentium M Processor 750 (1.86 GHz)
• 2MB L2 Cache
• Built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless Networking Adapter
• 15.4 Widescreen LCD
• 1280x800 Native Resolution

Features

• UPC - 099802481810
• Computers Notebooks

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best possible
this is the most powerful laptop you can imagine as of 5/2006. Its pricey but would worth it.
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Blending affordability with productivity power, the HP Pavilion dv5040us 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 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. And you'll stay productive with the 2.2 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-40 processor. This notebook also features a 100 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (which maxes out its capacity), built-in 54g wireless connectivity, Bluetooth wireless capability (for connecting to printers, cell phones, and more), and dual layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs). Read more

Features

• Notebook PC with 15.4-inch screen and 2.2 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-40 with 1 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB hard drive, 2 GB of RAM (2 GB max), multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
• Two USB 2.0, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone
• 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g) with HSM/Speedbooster support
• Windows XP Home edition (SP2)2; HP Image Zone Plus

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Does it all!
I have owned this notebook for 2 months now, and it has performed beautifully. I wanted something that would be an entertainment/work computer all in one, with a decent sized hard drive and no lag time or freezing up when running multiple applications as I had alot of trouble with that with my old Compaq notebook. I can record movies (I boughtan additional tv tuner since this laptop did not have one built in), download video and music on iTunes and surf the web all at the same time. Media Center is a joy, and the lightscribe feature is also great. Bluetooth wireless is a pleasure, and the little remote that comes with the laptop is alot of fun. You can easily watch a movie or listen to music from across the room with the impossibly small remote. I have not experienced any problems with the keyboard buttons, but my solution is simple- ALWAYS purchase a service plan that goes beyond the manufacturer's warranty. I haven't had any problems yet, but I certainly expect to sometime in the next 3 years (par for the course with all electronics IMHO), and for a couple hundred dollars more I am covered. FYI I bought my laptop through Compusa.
Great value...typical HP keyboard problem
This is a lot of computer for the money.Fast processor, built-in bluetooth, big hard drive, Lightscribe (which is cool).
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Price and product
Great deal for a mid-level laptop, great for school, trips(watch DVDs/play games) and nice to have the 80 gigs for my itunes libary.

Compaq Presario V5005US Notebook is a dream!
The laptop is beautiful and sleek, with a very comfortable keyboard.It boots rapidly and the resolution is excellent.Couldn't be happier!

Keyboard problems
This system has a "chiclet style" keyboard with small plastic shells attached on top of the key mechanisms. On my system, several keytops had a nasty habit of falling off. They are not easy to attach back on the keyboard, and eventually will not attach at all.
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Features

• 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 667 MHz front side bus
• 1 GB 533 MHz DDR2 memory, 100 GB hard drive, DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive
• 3 USB 2.0 ports, 1 S-Video Output, 1 MemoryStick media slot, 1 i.Link interface
• Integrated Intel PRO 802.11a/b/g wireless, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet, V.90 modem
• 15.4-inch widescreen display, Windows XP Media Center OS, Microsoft Office Student/Teacher Edition, Intuit Quicken 2005 New User

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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 !
Just Pray you Never Need Warranty Service!
Consumers, be careful. I purchased my Sony VAIO VGNFE550G less than six months ago at Circuit City in Birmingham, Alabama.This product worked fine until a few days ago.Then, suddenly, the cd drive wouldn't read a disk. Called tech support and they advised me that I would have to perform a system recovery before they would even consider replacing drive! They want me to completely wipe my system, because they don't want to spend money on a new drive.I refused, and they agreed to overnight a