Notebooks on offer at COMEX 2008

By CNET Asia staff
Aug 27, 2008

For the best deals, brave the crowds and check out the cheapest bargains during the weekend.

Toshiba Satellite L310

Show price: ~~S$1,199~~ S$1,099
Remarks: An inexpensive laptop with unique face-recognition technology for Windows login. Buy at the show and get second-year warranty, Norman security suite, extra 2GB RAM and other free gifts.
Specs: Pentium Dual-Core 1.86GHz; 1GB RAM; 200GB HDD; 14.1-inch display; integrated graphics card; DVD writer; Windows Vista Home Premium
Booth: 8143

Toshiba Satellite M300

Show price: ~~S$1,299~~ S$1,199
Remarks: For a little more than than the L310 model, the M300 offers discrete graphics performance. Buy at the show and get second-year warranty, Norman security suite, extra 2GB RAM and other free gifts.
Specs: Pentium Dual-Core 1.86GHz; 1GB RAM; 200GB HDD; 14.1-inch display; ATI Mobility Radeon HD3470 graphics card; DVD writer; Windows Vista Home Premium
Booth: 8143

Toshiba Satellite A300

Show price: S$2,599
Remarks: The Satellite A300 backs up its high price tag with a strong multimedia suite. Buy at the show and get second-year warranty, Norman security suite, extra 2GB RAM and other free gifts.
Specs: Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz; 1GB RAM; 400GB HDD; 15.4-inch display; ATI Mobility Radeon HD3650 graphics card; DVD writer; Windows Vista Home Premium
Booth: 8143

Toshiba Portege M800

Show price: S$1,799
Remarks: Despite belonging to the business range, the M800 is decked out in nice shades worthy of a fashion portable. Buy at the show and get second-year warranty, Norman security suite, extra 2GB RAM and other free gifts.
Specs: Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz; 1GB RAM; 160GB HDD; 13.3-inch display; integrated graphics card; DVD writer; Windows Vista Home Premium
Booth: 8143

Toshiba Portege M700

Show price: S$2,999
Remarks: If you can afford its expensive price tag, the Portege M700 should serve you in good stead with its strong feature set and full-power processor. Buy at the show and get second-year warranty, Norman security suite, extra 2GB RAM and other free gifts.
Specs: Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz; 1GB RAM; 160GB HDD; 12.1-inch display; integrated graphics card; DVD writer; Windows Vista Business
Booth: 8143

Toshiba Portege R500

Show price: S$3,699
Remarks: One of the lightest ultraportables with an integrated optical drive and exceptional battery life. Buy at the show and get second-year warranty, Norman security suite and other free gifts.
Specs: Core 2 Duo 1.3GHz; 2GB RAM; 160GB HDD; 12.1-inch display; integrated graphics card; DVD writer; Windows Vista Home Business
Booth: 8143

Toshiba Qosmio F50

Show price: S$2,999
Remarks: The Qosmio F50 is the most portable of the Qosmio series, yet remains decked out with high-end entertainment features and the new Toshiba Quad Core HD processor. Buy at the show and get second-year warranty, Norman security suite and other free gifts.
Specs: Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz; 4GB RAM; 400GB HDD; 15.4-inch display; Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics card; DVD writer; Windows Vista Home Premium
Booth: 8143

Toshiba Qosmio G50

Show price: S$4,299
Remarks: With a full-HD display, Toshiba Quad Core HD processor and 5.1-channel audio system, the only thing missing from the flagship Qosmio G50 is a Blu-ray drive to make it complete. Buy at the show and get second-year warranty, Norman security suite and other free gifts.
Specs: Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz; 4GB RAM; 500GB HDD; 18.4-inch display; Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics card; DVD writer; Windows Vista Ultimate
Booth: 8143

Toshiba Qosmio X300

Show price: S$4,099
Remarks: The Qosmio X300 may not have the fancy Toshiba Quad Core HD processor or a TV tuner, but its Nvidia GeForce 9700M GTS chip should blast though most games. Buy at the show and get second-year warranty, Norman security suite and other free gifts.
Specs: Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz; 4GB RAM; 500GB HDD; 17-inch display; Nvidia GeForce 9700M GTS graphics card; DVD writer; Windows Vista Ultimate
Booth: 8143

Toshiba Satellite L300

Show price: S$899
Remarks: A older but still competent laptop, the L300 should be good enough for the basic user.
Specs: Pentium Dual-Core 1.73GHz processor; 512MB RAM; 120Gb HDD; 15.4-inch display; integrated graphics card; DVD writer; Windows Vista Home Basic
Booth: 8143

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Disclaimer: Prices indicated here are based on quotes by individual vendors and may vary between buyer and seller. Hence, these prices should be used as a reference to negotiate your purchase. Vendors may also correct and alter their deals without prior notice, while free gifts are subject to availability.