The cut-throat competition in the laptop market has forced many manufacturers to become innovative and even up their game. This is because major players such Dell, HP/Compaq and Toshiba have made major leaps in the era of laptop technology .These technological innovations have been made in keeping with the target audience of younger more savvy users.
The average Fujitsu-Siemens laptop offers a plethora of features for the avid user. The brand has also delved into the tablet PC market in competition with such heavyweights such as Toshiba and Asus. The laptops come with a unique sleek appearance.
Performance is boosted by a 1.86 GHz Intel Celeron processors with a 1MB cache. The standard Fujitsu-Siemens laptops come with a standard impressive 1024MB memory capacity with the ability to upgrade to 2GB.
The hard drive is essentially 80GB SATA 5400 prm Hard Drive. This is considered mid-sized by current standards (many newer brands from other manufacturers come with 160GB). The display is impressive as well; a TFT LCD enhanced by a SIS Mirage 64-256 MB graphics card for maximum rendering.
For multimedia and Internet fans, the units come with a DVD-R with Writer Super capability, 56K in-built modem, an Ethernet connecting port and a LAN wireless capability with 802.11/a/b/g
Fujitsu-Siemens also equips its laptops with a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office and other necessary programs such as Roxio CD burner, and Windows Media Player. The laptops also come installed with Windows Vista Home Edition.
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The LifeBook T900 raises the renowned lineage of Fujitsu Tablet PCs to new levels of smart performance with the new Intel Core i7 Processor and Intel Core i5 processor while continuing to offer traditional Fujitsu features such as built-in modular bay and bi-directional display hinge... |
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Lenovo, is a collaborative venture between IBM and Chinese computer-maker Legend which was also heavily influenced by IBM. The two have had a long fruitful relationship since Legend began making personal computers for the consumer market almost 20 years ago. Today, IBM has shipped over 100 million personal computers throughout the world and is not about to stop.
Lenovo offers value equipment that includes smart design and exceptional performance. This has been to where the brand name has become a major player in the global business laptop market. When people mention Lenovo in the business technology circles, it is generally accepted that this is where technology meets value.
The laptop maker designs notebook and ThinkPad laptops for home, school and office. These include all the latest features and technology geared to the tech-savvy businessman to the media-crazy teenager.
Lenovo laptops come with tremendous value for your money. Vibrant widescreen, advanced multimedia services, full-sized ergonomic keyboards not to mention worry-free security and connectivity. The machines are also stylishly-designed and ingeniously contoured.
When it comes to portability, Lenovo laptops are way ahead. They are sleek and stylish making them attractive to the tech-savvy teenagers to carry to school or college. The entertainment features include ultra-fast DVD player with LightScribe and Wi-Fi connectivity for access to the Internet while away from home.
Lenovo laptops CareSM tools come with great ThinkVantage technology solutions that increase and boost the laptop’s performance. Other features include anti-virus and data recovery tools, tablets and touch screens, full-sized Trackpoint keyboards and energy efficiency.
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Sony has been around for some time and the name brand is one that invokes trust. This is because Sony has long since been associated with the best in Japanese technological wizardry in the realms of entertainment. Their TVs, radios, transistors, movies and now computers have made a name for themselves. Sony laptops have taken the world by storm and have held their place even among the best. The classic Sony laptop is the VIAO which has been topping new limits in innovation every year.
Sony VIAO laptops come in many models but here are the predominant ones:
- Sony VAIO P688E/N Notebook
- Sony VAIO P688E/N Notebook
- Sony VAIO TT
- P Series
- W Series
- TT Series
- Z Series
- SR Series
- CS Series
- BZ Series
- FW Series
VIAO has topped the innovation bar. The company recently pioneered the world's lightest notebook, the P Series, weighing slightly over a quarter of a pound but fully loaded with all the bells and whistles.
Sony laptops are also fully customizable. One of the best customizations is color. The brands now come in a series of colors geared to attract specific preferences. The laptops deliver affordability mixed with loads of accessories and features that make computing a delight.
Sony Laptops now come laden with the new Windows 7 which has been termed the best operating system in the world. Others come with Windows Vista. The laptops are also powered with a Lithium battery which has up to 4 hours of standby time.
Specifics include 2GB SDDRAM memory capsules, 1080p HD LCD screen brilliance, Intel Duo Core processor 2.0GHz and Wi-fi capability using 802.11/g/n wireless card.
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When it comes to the realm of laptops, Toshiba is an authority. This is for the simple reason that the company was at the forefront of the laptop revolution together with the legendary electronics manufacturer Phillips. Buyers of Toshiba notebooks can therefore rest in the assurance that they are in good hands.
Toshiba laptops come in the following brands:
- Satellite (less than $600.00)
- Satellite Pro ($600-$800)
- Tecra- Lightweight but very high performance (around $1000 or more)
- Qosmio -Tablet PC. High performance ($1000-1500)
- Protege-High end computer for gaming purposes (costs over $2000)
Toshiba makes a wide array of laptops to cater for a large target market. You can see from the above models that Toshiba has tailored its marketing strategy after different segments of users. People with basic computing needs (those who simply want to surf the Internet, read the news and reply to their emails) would do well with the Satellite. This model is moderately priced and delivers an acceptable level of performance.
Toshiba also markets high-end laptops for graphics designers, programmers, visual directors and gamers. This segment of the market requires more memory, more processor speeds and higher performance due to running multiple high-level applications simultaneously.
Toshiba laptops come standard equipped with an Intel Celeron Processor 900 chip which may operate at 2.00GHz speeds. The machines also come laden with a genuine copy of Window 7 and Windows Vista Home Edition.
Performance is enhanced by a 1GB memory card which is expandable to 4GB for maximum performance. Toshiba also ships with 160GB hard-drive which is impressive even for today’s standards. Wireless capability is also built-in and operates via a 802.11b/g/n wireless card with Eternet ports.
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Tablets PC's have introduced a new concept into personal computing and that is, the ability to combine standard computer functions with actual handwritten notes. The PC allows this capability via a stylus application that is built into the machine. This is much like one would write on a regular piece of paper.
As the tablet PC technology evolves, we continue to see machines that can dabble as both laptops and tablet PCs. These come with a regular keyboard and functionality but also come with a monitor that rotates on a swivel. It can also be folded or rolled flat to resemble a regular notebook. There are some, like the slate laptops where the tranditional keyboard is completely missing and instead writing is achieved via a touch-sensitive screen panel. These also make use of the stulys which works much in the same way as a regular pen.
The way the PC is able to recognize handwriting is via handwriting recognition software which comes bundled into the machine. One can also purchase additional plugins and scripts to enhance this functionality.
Slate tablet PCs are some of the most convenient machines around. This is because they can easily be folded to create even more space than a standard laptop. These also weigh no more than 3 pounds at most and are less than an inch thick making them the perfect choice for travellers.
These PCs are slightly pricier than their traditional counterparts. They retail for upwards of $1000 with more advanced models going for more than $2000. While they may have less ports and jacks than other PCs, all come with wi-fi capability. Tablet PC laptops surely will be very popular.
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