Product Reviews:
Laptops
11/19/2009
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Price:
$1,099.00
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$1,099.00
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 160 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.5, 4.4 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold
The Bottom Line
Apple's MacBook ditches its plastic shell and Intel chipset for a solid aluminum chassis with an Nvidia chipset, and serves up a multitouch glass trackpad, LED-backlit display, and mini DisplayPort.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$2,499.00
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$2,499.00
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.5 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.5, 6.8 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
The Bottom Line
A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line, but noteworthy for stealing the MacBook Air's best feature--expanded gesture controls for the touch pad.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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11/18/2009
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Price:
$1,049.00
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$1,049.00
Specs:
Intel Core Duo (1.83 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 60 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.4, 5.3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star
The Bottom Line
Replacing the iBook, Apple's MacBook, the little sibling to the more powerful, feature-rich, and expensive MacBook Pro, features a 13.3-inch wide-screen and a new color choice. It corrects a handful of the iBook's shortcomings, hits a reasonable price point, and makes a great compromise between size and portability.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
11/16/2009
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Price:
$990.00
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$990.00
Specs:
Intel Core Duo (1.4 GHz), 0 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 60 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, 3.1 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Silver, RoHS, EPA Energy Star
The Bottom Line
The ThinkPad X61s provides excellent dual-core performance in a lightweight, compact package that's still comfortable to use.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
11/11/2009
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Price:
$449.95
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$799.89
The Bottom Line
A poorly designed keyboard and stiff mouse buttons prevent a higher recommendation for the Asus X83VB-X1, which is an otherwise well-built 14-inch laptop that delivers chart-topping performance for a low price.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
11/11/2009
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Price:
$509.97
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$509.97
Specs:
AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology (2 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 200 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 6 lbs, 15.4 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Silver, EPEAT silver
The Bottom Line
The well-designed HP Pavilion dv6915nr incorporates most of the features you'll need for school, but other 15.4-inch laptops offer better performance for the same price.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
11/10/2009
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Price:
$1,328.95
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$1,328.95
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 200 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 5.7 lbs, 15.4 in TFT active matrix
The Bottom Line
We can't imagine the market for a 15-inch home theater laptop with Blu-ray is very large, but the Sony VAIO FZ180 certainly fits the bill--even if it's preloaded with unwanted come-ons for other Sony products.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
11/10/2009
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Price:
$699.95
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$699.95
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (1.83 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 7.7 lbs, 17.1 in TFT active matrix, RoHS
The Bottom Line
Toshiba's new 17-inch Satellite P305 is a well-made, inexpensive desktop replacement, but much more powerful laptops are available for just a little more money.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
11/8/2009
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Price:
$939.00
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$939.00
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.40 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
The Bottom Line
A total revamp of Dell's ubiquitous business laptop line, the Latitude E6400 offers Intel's latest Centrino 2 mobile platform and introduces a brushed-metal design that works at home or office, but the real highlight here is the long battery life.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
11/6/2009
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Price:
$549.00
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$549.00
Specs:
Intel Pentium Dual Core (2.1 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English, 6 lbs, 15.6 TFT active matrix
The Bottom Line
Dell's first release from its new Studio line, the Studio 15, sits between the Inspiron and XPS lines and offers a good mix of features for the price, but we'd be tempted to save up a few extra dollars for a thinner, lighter XPS.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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ok
11/3/2009
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Price:
$209.95
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$209.95
Specs:
VIA C7-M (1 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 4 GB, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, 2.6 lbs, 8.9 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT silver, EPEAT Silver
The Bottom Line
Despite an underpowered CPU, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC offers the best balance of small size, comfort, and functionality we've seen in a mininotebook, making it fast a favorite for on-the-go use.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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11/3/2009
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Price:
$599.95
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$599.95
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (1.73 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 120 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, 6.4 lbs, 15.4 in TFT active matrix
The Bottom Line
The stylish Satellite A205 from Toshiba adds desirable extras such as draft 802.11n wireless connectivity and a DVD drive that burns artwork on your discs.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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ok
10/29/2009
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Price:
$639.95
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$639.95
Specs:
AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology (2 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 5.3 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
The Bottom Line
The 14-inch HP Pavilion dv2700t Special Edition looks like a much more expensive laptop, but you can also find a more powerful 14-inch laptop with better battery life for less money.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
10/28/2009
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Price:
$1,899.90
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$1,924.99
Specs:
Intel Core i7 (1.6 GHz), 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 500 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 5.1 lbs, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star
The Bottom Line
HP's new Envy 15 packs high-powered components into a svelte 15-inch body. The result is an upscale status symbol that still shows a few first-generation rough edges.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
10/26/2009
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Price:
$89.00
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$89.00
Specs:
Motorola PowerPC G4 (867 MHz), 256 MB DDR SDRAM, 40 GB, Apple MacOS X (Preinstalled), 4.6 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star
The Bottom Line
The 12-inch PowerBook G4 is the easiest Mac to carry around and serves up an excellent balance of price, features, and performance.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
10/21/2009
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Price:
$1,499.99
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$1,499.99
Specs:
Intel Atom (2 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 128 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 1.6 lbs, 11.1 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPA Energy Star
The Bottom Line
Sony's bold experiment--a high-end luxury system with essentially Netbook components--makes an enviable coffee shop conversation piece, but one that includes some serious sticker shock.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
10/20/2009
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Price:
$988.99
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$999.99
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.26 GHz), 2048 MB DDR3 SDRAM, 250 GB, Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard, 4.7 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix
The Bottom Line
Apple's latest version of the popular $999 white MacBook gets an upscale makeover, while keeping the price the same. It's a strong alternative to the more expensive Pro line, if you can live without extras such as an SD card slot.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
10/19/2009
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Price:
$664.98
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$729.99
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz), 4 GB DDR II SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 6.0 lbs, 15.5 in TFT active matrix
The Bottom Line
The Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F is a well designed mainstream notebook with respectable performance and features for the money.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
10/19/2009
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Price:
$694.99
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$729.99
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz), 4 GB DDR II SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 6.0 lbs, 15.5 in TFT active matrix
The Bottom Line
The Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F is a well designed mainstream notebook with respectable performance and features for the money.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
10/19/2009
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Price:
$697.00
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$729.99
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz), 4 GB DDR II SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 6.0 lbs, 15.5 in TFT active matrix
The Bottom Line
The Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F is a well designed mainstream notebook with respectable performance and features for the money.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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