Product Reviews:
Laptops
very good
11/8/2009
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Price:
$1,074.00
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$1,074.00
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.40 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 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:
$599.00
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$599.00
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.16 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, 6 lbs, 15.4 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:
$579.96
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$579.96
Specs:
AMD Turion X2 Ultra mobile technology (2.1 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 5.7 lbs, 15.4 in TFT active matrix
The Bottom Line
At its current discounted price, we'd be willing to overlook the HP Pavilion dv5-1004nr's below-average performance if the battery life wasn't so bad.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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10/30/2009
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Price:
$1,599.00
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$1,599.00
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz), 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 250 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.5, 5.5 lbs, 15.4 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star
The Bottom Line
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro received a design overhaul and now includes the unibody chassis built from a single piece of aluminum, a multitouch glass trackpad, a new black screen bezel, and black keys.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$1,299.00
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$1,299.00
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz), 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 250 GB, Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, 4.4 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold
The Bottom Line
Apple's redesigned 13-inch MacBook is essentially a shrunken version of the more expensive 15-inch Pro line. With its new aluminum body, new trackpad, and Nvidia graphics, it's an even more attractive choice for mainstream laptop buyers than was the plastic model it replaces.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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ok
10/29/2009
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Price:
$665.00
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$665.00
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
10/26/2009
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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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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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good
10/17/2009
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Price:
$693.15
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$693.15
Specs:
Intel A110 (800 MHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 60 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 1.5 lbs, 7 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Silver, EPA Energy Star
The Bottom Line
Despite making improvements to its UMPC, Samsung still has work to do. The underpowered Q1 Ultra is best used for on-the-go Web surfing, but there are better and cheaper devices for that specific task, including that new device from Apple you may have read about recently.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
10/14/2009
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Price:
$515.99
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$569.00
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 3072 MB DDR3 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 5.3 lbs, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, RoHS
The Bottom Line
Lenovo's Windows 7 upgrade to the ThinkPad SL500 keeps the price affordable, and features a consumer-friendly 16:9 display.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
10/14/2009
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Price:
$691.00
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$749.99
Specs:
Intel Pentium (1300 MHz), DDR3 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 13.3 in
The Bottom Line
Toshiba's slick entry into the thin-and-light laptop world is timed for Windows 7, but if you're going to get one, make sure it's the dual-core T135-S1310, and not its single-core cousin.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
10/14/2009
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Price:
$1,899.00
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$2,499.60
Specs:
Intel Core i7 (1.60 GHz), 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 64 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 18.4 in TFT active matrix
The Bottom Line
Toshiba revives its Qosmio gaming line with the high-end X505. It has everything from Blu-ray to an Intel Core i7 CPU, but it also carries a premium price.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
10/6/2009
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Price:
$589.99
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$599.99
Specs:
Intel Pentium (1300 MHz), 3072 MB DDR3 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 13.3 in TFT
The Bottom Line
Toshiba's slick entry into the thin-and-light laptop world is timed for Windows 7, but the Satellite T135-S1300 isn't as multimedia-savvy as it seems to be at first glance.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
9/29/2009
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Price:
$1,699.99
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$1,699.99
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.13 GHz), 3072 MB DDR II SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 3.8 lbs, 15.4 in TFT
The Bottom Line
HP's upscale Envy 13 looks and feels like an expensive status symbol, with performance and features that impress us--but its high price makes it a tough sell over the similar-looking MacBook Pro.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
9/28/2009
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Price:
$399.99
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$399.99
Specs:
DDR3 SDRAM, 160 GB
The Bottom Line
HP's Mini 311 adds a larger, high-definition display and advanced graphics to a basic Netbook, while keeping the price very appealing. Once it starts shipping with Windows 7, this could become our favorite Netbook.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
9/28/2009
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Price:
$1,149.99
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$1,149.99
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.26 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 6.4 lbs, 16.4 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPA Energy Star
The Bottom Line
Sony's smart design, long battery life, and a big 16-inch screen, make the Vaio FW140--the first Centrino 2 laptop we've seen--an excellent, but still portable, media hub.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
9/21/2009
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Price:
$779.00
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$779.00
Specs:
AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology (1.8 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 6.4 lbs, 15.4 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star
The Bottom Line
Toshiba's Satellite A215 is a well-balanced budget laptop. Its ample memory and big hard drive offset the low-end AMD processor, making the A215 a good deal among 15-inch mainstream laptops.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
9/14/2009
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Price:
$1,999.00
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$1,999.00
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 4096 MB DDR II SDRAM, 128 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, 3.9 lbs, TFT
The Bottom Line
A revamped version of Lenovo's slim ThinkPad T400s adds an innovative touch-screen package to the first Windows 7 laptop we've reviewed.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
8/26/2009
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Price:
$919.99
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$919.99
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Solo (1.4 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 3.5 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Gold, RoHS, EPA Energy Star
The Bottom Line
If you're searching for a great-looking thin-and-light laptop at a good price, the Lenovo IdeaPad U350 bridges the gap between personal and professional and is worth checking out. But its design is more successful than its horsepower.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
8/26/2009
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Price:
$1,025.00
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$1,025.00
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, 6.2 lbs, 15.4 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPA Energy Star
The Bottom Line
The business-friendly Lenovo 3000 N200 offers strong performance, great battery life, and best of all, a competitive price.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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