NUS/NTU notebook deals for 2006/07
Thin-and-lights (below 2.5kg)
Thin-and-light notebooks offer a nice compromise between performance and portability. Though not as small or light as ultraportables, the appeal of these systems is their integrated optical drives. For students who are required to use advanced design tools, the Toshiba Tecra M5 is the best choice as its Nvidia Quadro graphics card offer superior rendering performance. However, it should be noted that the Quadro graphics processor is not optimized for games and may not offer the same gaming experience as its GeForce Go equivalent.
The Acer Aspire 5551AWXMi is a good value for money model which incorporates a Core Duo processor and DVD Super Multi Drive for under S$1,500 (US$1,104.38).
For students who require strong security features, the ThinkPad T60 and Fujitsu LifeBook S7110 are no brainers with their fingerprint sensor and TPM (Trust Platform Module) chip. The latter allows you to store your passwords to the hardware component instead of your harddisk, making it harder for hackers to assess sensitive information.
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Acer Aspire 5551AWXMi (Core Duo T2050 Processor 1.6GHz, 512MB RAM)
| Processor |
Core Duo |
| Processor speed |
1.6 GHz |
| Amt of RAM |
512 MB (max 2,048 MB) |
| Hard drive |
80 GB |
| Optical drive |
DVD Super Multi drive |
| Graphics hardware |
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Diagonal screen size |
14.1 inch |
| Operating system |
Windows XP Professional |
| Weight w/battery |
2.35 kg |
| Wireless LAN |
802.11a/b/g |
| Warranty |
Three-year local warranty (first year international coverage) |
| Student Price |
S$1,498 (US$1,102.91) |
| Street Price |
S$1,898 (US$1,397.41) |
| Promotions |
Free 512MB flash drive; upgrade to 1GB system RAM for S$79 (US$58.16) |
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Fujitsu LifeBook S7110 (Core Duo T2300 Processor 1.66GHz, 512MB RAM)
| Processor |
Core Duo |
| Processor speed |
1.66 GHz |
| Amt of RAM |
512 MB (max 2,048 MB) |
| Hard drive |
80 GB |
| Optical drive |
DVD Super Multi drive |
| Graphics hardware |
Intel Media Accelerator 950 |
| Diagonal screen size |
14.1 inch |
| Operating system |
Windows XP Professional |
| Weight w/battery |
1.8 kg |
| Wireless LAN |
802.11a/b/g |
| Warranty |
Three-year local and international warranty |
| Student Price |
S$1,998 (US$1,471.03) |
| Street Price |
S$3,188 (US$2,347.17) (for 1.83GHz Core Duo model) |
| Promotions |
The following is valid till 3 September 2006: Free upgrade to Core Duo 1.83GHz processor; upgrade to 1GB system RAM for S$99 (US$72.89); Second battery at S$150 (US$110.44) |
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ThinkPad T60 (Core Duo Processor T2400 1.83GHz, 512MB RAM)
| Processor |
Core Duo |
| Processor speed |
1.83 GHz |
| Amt of RAM |
512 MB (max 2,048 MB) |
| Hard drive |
80 GB |
| Optical drive |
DVD Super Multi drive |
| Graphics hardware |
Intel Media Accelerator 950 |
| Diagonal screen size |
14.1 inch |
| Operating system |
Windows XP Professional |
| Weight w/battery |
2.32 kg |
| Wireless LAN |
802.11a/b/g |
| Warranty |
Three-year local on-campus and international warranty |
| Student Price |
S$2,123 (US$1,563.06) |
| Street Price |
S$3,299 (US$2,428.90) |
| Promotions |
For first 500 buyers: Upgrade to 1GB system RAM and 100m Bluetooth adaptor for S$50 (US$36.81)
For first 1,000 buyers: 1GB flash drive and 100m Bluetooth adaptor for S$88 (US$64.79) |
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Toshiba Tecra M5 (Core Duo Processor T2400 1.83GHz, 512MB RAM)
| Processor |
Core Duo |
| Processor speed |
1.83 GHz |
| Amt of RAM |
512 MB (max 2,048 MB) |
| Hard drive |
80 GB |
| Optical drive |
DVD Super Multi drive |
| Graphics hardware |
Nvidia Quadro NVS 110m (128MB VRAM) |
| Diagonal screen size |
14.1 inch |
| Operating system |
Windows XP Professional |
| Weight w/battery |
2.37 kg |
| Wireless LAN |
802.11a/b/g |
| Warranty |
Three-year local and international warranty |
| Student Price |
S$2,179 (US$1,604.29) |
| Street Price |
S$3,299 (US$2,428.90) |
| Promotions |
Free upgrade to 1GB system RAM till 18 August 2006 |
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