Top 10 laptops of October
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HP Pavilion dv2700 (Core 2 Duo T7300 processor 2.0GHz, 2GB RAM)
CNET Asia rating: 7.4 out of 10
The good: Attractive new "special edition" bronze theme; includes a media remote control and an HDMI port; available dedicated graphics.
The bad: Heavier than it should be; tinny speakers, unimpressive battery life.
The bottom line: The 14-inch HP Pavilion dv2700 Special Edition packs plenty of extra features and a cool new paint job into a slightly too-heavy package with an uninspiring battery.
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Acer Aspire 4530 (AMD Turion 64 RM-70 Processor 2.0GHz, 1GB RAM)
| Processor | Turion 64 | | Processor speed | 2GHz | | Amt of RAM | 1024 MB | | Hard drive | 160 GB | | Optical drive | DVD Super Multi writer | | Graphics hardware | Nvidia GeForce 9100M | | Diagonal screen size | 14.1 inch | | Operating system |
Windows Vista Home Premium |
| Weight w/battery | 2.48 kg | | Wireless LAN | 802.11b, 802.11g | | Webcam | Yes |
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Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo processor 2.4GHz, 2GB, 13.3-inch TFT)
CNET Asia rating: 8.5 out of 10
The good: New aluminum construction looks good, feels solid; giant touchpad; attractive edge-to-edge glass on display; improved integrated graphics; backlit keyboard on some models; thinner than previous version.
The bad: Still no ExpressCard or SD card slot; loses FireWire port; all-clicking touchpad is a bit awkward, at least initially; S$2,088 now gets you a slower CPU than it did before; no matte screen option.
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.
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Asus Eee PC 1000H (Intel Atom N270 Processor 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM)
CNET Asia rating: 8.8 out of 10
The good: Intel Atom CPU; 10.2-inch screen; keyboard.
The bad: Weight; lack of 3G.
The bottom line: The Eee PC 1000H is a fabulous machine. It precariously straddles the line between Netbook and ultraportable, but it's well-equipped, well-designed and great for those who need a laptop on the move.
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Dell Latitude E6500 (Core 2 Duo T9600 processor 2.8GHz, 2GB RAM)
CNET Asia rating: 9 out of 10
The good: High-resolution, high-quality screen; backlit keyboard; dual navigation; eSATA PCMCIA and Express Card; ambient light sensor.
The bad: Lack of dedicated numberpad; mouse software not as configureable as it could be; air vent on left-hand side instead of rear.
The bottom line: The Dell Latitude E is a glimpse into the future of laptops. With high expandability, configureability and a strong design, it should suit most corporate environments.
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