These days the laptops not only got really powerful and with advanced technologies included, but they have also become cheaper. So this means that you can easily buy a good laptop for a price under 700 dollars. The truth is that you can actually buy a really cheap laptop (for around 300 dollars), and we are talking here about the netbooks. They are much smaller and cheaper than the regular laptops, but they also offer weaker features. However, these features are more than enough for simple computer activities, so if you are looking for a small and cheap laptop, a netbook would be a good solution for you.

But if you don’t want such a small laptop, then you can still choose one under 700 dollars, with a screen of 13 or 15 inch, and that will offer quite good features. Of course those features are not like in a premium laptop, but they are enough for basic computing, home entertainment and also online communication.  Even a better solution would be to buy a refurbished laptop. This way you can have even better features and technologies at an accessible price. An example of a good and also cheap laptop would be the HP G 70 t, that you can find refurbished for a price of 519 dollars.

The design is simple and elegant, while the features are quite really good. And here they are:

-HP G 70 t Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz 17 inch Widescreen Notebook
-General Features:
-Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 bit pre-installed w/CoA
-Intel Core 2 Duo T 6400 2.0 GHz processor
-3 GB RAM
-250 GB hard drive
-DVD ± RW DL drive
-Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 MHD
-Integrated audio with built-in Altec Lansing speakers
-5 in 1 integrated Digital Media Reader

-Integrated webcam with microphone
-802.11 g Wireless LAN
-Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN
-56 K modem
-Keyboard with touchpad
-17 inch WXGA High-Definition BrightView widescreen display (1440 x 900)
-No expansion slot
-Supported Media:
-Secure Digital (SD)
-MultiMediaCard (MMC)
-Memory Stick (MS)
-Memory Stick PRO
-xD-Picture
-I/O Ports:
-One (1) HDMI
-One (1) 15 pin VGA
-Three (3) USB 2.0
-One (1) RJ-11 modem
-One (1) RJ-45 Ethernet
-One (1) Microphone
-One (1) Headphone
-Regulatory Approvals:
-FCC
-CE
-VCCI
-A-Tick
-MIC
-CCC
-Gost-R
-BSMI
-WEEE

Package Includes:

-HP G 70 t Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz 17 inch Widescreen Notebook
-Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 bit pre-installed w/CoA
-6 cell 10.8 Vdc, 4200 mAh Lithium-ion battery
-AC adapter (100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.6 A)
-Power cord

Additional Information:

-Notes:
-Model: G 70 t
-UPC: 8 84420 64616 7
-Product Requirements:
-Available power outlet

As you can see for just 500 dollars you can get the maximum size of the screen available for a laptop – 17 inch. You will also get a good dual core processor, along with a powerful RAM memory of 3 GB. The hard drive offers plenty of disk space, while the Altec Lansing speakers will give you a nice audio experience. And of course it has both Ethernet and wireless connectivity, for easy access to the internet and also a built in webcam and microphone. So enjoy it!

If you have decided to buy a laptop, there are many places from where you can get it. First of all there are the classic stores from your city or from anywhere else, but there is also another huge source -  the internet. Since the computers and the internet are used by most of the people these days, you can buy practically anything from the internet. And of course you can buy all sorts of laptops and related products. You can buy them from big retail stores specialized in electronic products, or from auction sites and also from sites that are selling refurbished notebooks.

One of them is www.geeks.com and offers some of the best refurbished laptops. You can find all sorts of notebooks here, from different producers and there are even some models of netbooks. Today we’ll discuss about one of the best models from the site, which is the Sony VAIO VGN- NS 225J/S, that has a price of 549 dollars. Let’s look at its complete technical details first, and then we’ll discuss more about them:

Sony VAIO VGN-NS 225 J/S 250 GB DVD ± RW DL 15.4 inch Notebook
General Features:
-Microsoft Windows Home Premium 64-bit pre-installed with CoA
-Granite Silver Color
-Clean lines, textured exterior, and an aesthetic yet functional design
-Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 2.0 GHz Processor
-4 GB of DDR2 RAM
-250 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
-Super Multi 6x DVD ± RW drive with Double Layer Support
-Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
-Realtek High Definition Audio
-15.4 inch diagonal WXGA display with XBRITE-ECO technology (1280 x 800)
-Integrated webcam and Digital Microphone built into bezel
-Integrated HD audio
-Built-in speakers
-Integrated 10/100/ 1000 Gigabit Ethernet
-Wireless 802.11 b/g/n LAN
-Integrated Digital Media Reader with MagicGate functionality
-Keyboard with Touchpad
-Power/Battery/Drive lights
Supported Media:
-Memory Stick (MS)
-Memory Stick Duo
-Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO)
-Secure Digital (SD)
Expansion Slots:
-One (1) ExpressCard/34 Slot
I/O Ports:
-One (1) RJ-11 Modem jack
-One (1) RJ-45 Ethernet jack
-One (1) Power connector slot
-One (1) VGA External Monitor port
-One (1) Audio-in microphone jack
-One (1) Audio-out headphone jack
-Four (4) USB 2.0 ports
-One (1) IEEE 1394 FireWire slot
-Two (2) Digital Media slots
Power Specifications:
-Input: 100-240 V ~ 1.3 A, 50/60 Hz
-Output: 19.5 V, 3.9 A
Regulatory Approvals:
-cULus
-FCC
-Energy Star
-CE
-GOST-R
-C-Tick

Package Includes:

-Sony VAIO VGN-NS225J/S 250 GB DVD±RW DL 15.4 inch Notebook
-Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit pre-installed with CoA
-AC Adapter and Power Cord
-Lithium-Ion Battery

Additional Information:

-Notes:
-Series: VGN-NS
-Model: VAIO VGN-NS 225J/S
-Product Requirements:
-Available Power Outlet

As you can notice it is quite a good laptop that is offering premium features. The display screen is a widescreen of 15.4 inch, so it is not really big, but it’s not small either. It is just good for watching movies or playing video games at an acceptable quality. The dual core processor along with the good RAM memory of 4 GB will allow you to do any kind of activity without having any problems. It also features a Super Multi 6x DVD±RW drive with Double Layer Support, meaning that you can write CD-s and DVD-s with double the normal space. And it doesn’t just look good on the outside and on the screen, it also sounds good thanks to the built-in speakers with Realtek High Definition Audio. And of course like in any laptop today you will have both a Ethernet and a wireless connectivity, to easily connect to the internet. We can say that for this price you will get quite a powerful laptop meaning that you will make a good deal when buying it.

The laptops are really famous these days, and they are bought by more and more people. They offer a lot of advantages, and the biggest one is the portability. A laptop has all the components of a PC (monitor, keyboard, hard drive, RAM memory etc) and is capable of doing the same tasks, only that it is much smaller, thinner and lighter. So this means that it can be taken anywhere with you, and used anytime you want. And you won’t even need a power source every time, because any laptop has an included battery , that can last for a few hours.

But all the cool features and advanced technologies of a laptop come at a price, a price which is bigger than a desktop computer with the same features. To buy a good laptop you will need at least 600 dollars and to have a really thin and powerful one, you will need more than 1000 dollars. So in case you really want to buy a laptop, but you just don’t have enough money for a new one, you can always choose a refurbished laptop. This means that it had most of its problems fixed, and now is working just fine.

A site that offers many good models of new and refurbished laptops is geeks.com, and for today we’ll discuss about a laptop from here. There are many of them, from different producers, and one of the best budget laptops would be the Lenovo ThinkPad R 60 9457 – 95 U, that comes at a price of just 300 dollars. And here are the complete technical details for this laptop:

-IBM Lenovo ThinkPad R60 Core Duo T2300 1.66 GHz 15 inch Notebook
-General Features:
-Microsoft Windows XP Professional pre-installed w/ CoA
-Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66 GHz processor
-1 GB DDR2 RAM (supports up to 3 GB)
-60 GB hard drive
-CDRW/DVD combo drive
-Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
-Integrated audio with built-in speakers
-56K V.92 Modem
-Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
-Intel 802.11 b/g wireless LAN
-UltraNav keyboard w/TrackPoint
-15-inch display size (1024 x 768 maximum resolution)
-Expansion Slots:
-ExpressCard/PC card slots (upper slot is Express slot and lower slot is Type I or Type II PC card)
-I/O Ports:
-Three (3) USB 2.0 ports
-One (1) 15-pin VGA port
-One (1) RJ-45 Ethernet port
-One (1) RJ-11 Modem port
-Microphone jack
-Headphone jack
-One (1) S-Video TV-Out
-Regulatory Approvals:
-FCC
-GOST-R
-A-Tick
-VCCI
-NOM NYCE
-CE
-WEEE

Package Includes:

-IBM Lenovo ThinkPad R60 Core Duo T2300 1.66 GHz 15 inch Notebook
-Microsoft Windows XP Professional pre-installed w/CoA
-6 Cell Lithium-ion battery
-Power Adapter (100-120 V 50/60 Hz)
-Power cord

Additional Information:

-Notes:
-Model: ThinkPad R60
-P/N: 9457-95U
-Requirements:
-Available power outlet

As you can see it doesn’t offer quite the best possible features, and this is because it is an older model of laptop, and can’t be compared to the advanced models from 2010. But still it offers a few good features for this price, and you can use it for simple activities such as writing mails, documents, browsing the internet, but of course you can also watch movies, listen to music and so on.

So if you know some other good offers for laptops, at small and accessible prices , or if you already bought a cheap but good laptop, please share your opinions with us. Have a nice day!

The laptops are really popular these days, and they are bought by more and more people, of all ages and social categories. A laptop is usually made for a person that is traveling a lot (for example a business man, or a student) so that he can do any computer activity every time he needs, no matter where he is. But lately not only the students or business men are buying a laptop, but any kind of people. Even though they are not traveling so much, they still prefer to buy a laptop, and replace the old desktop computer.

The best laptop for home use will need to have some specific features. First of all it needs to have quite a big display screen. If you buy a netbook (mini laptop) with a screen of 10 inch, it will be just too small for the day to day computer activities. So buying a laptop with a 17 inch widescreen display would be just great…but one with 15.6 inch will be good too. So this way you will easily be able to enjoy movies and video games at a good quality, in your own room, just like you were doing on your PC.

For the day to day simple activities such as writing emails or browsing the internet you won’t need such a powerful laptop, but if you are planning to do some advanced tasks such as watching movies in High Definition, playing advanced video games or video editing, you will need a better laptop, with a good processor, a big RAM memory and also a good graphics engine. And of course since it is your day to day computer, and you are storing all your information on it, you will also need quite a large hard disk.

One laptop that fits this description and is good for the home use is the Toshiba – Satellite Laptop with Intel® Core™ i3 Processor – Midnight Breeze, Model: L 505-GS 6002.

It offers a good display of 15.6 inch, a good RAM memory of 3 GB, a big hard drive of 320 GB and many other features such as: a built in webcam with microphone, Ethernet and wireless connectivity and so on. It has a price of around 580 dollars and it even comes with an installed version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit. But to understand better the capabilities of this laptop, here are its complete technical details:

-Warranty Terms – Parts 1 year limited
-Warranty Terms – Labor 1 year limited
-Product Height 1.6 ”
-Product Width 15.1 ”
-Product Weight 6 lbs.
-Product Depth 10.2 ”
-Color Category Black
-Processor Brand Intel®
-Processor Intel® Core™ i3
-Processor Speed 2.13 GHz
-Battery Type 6 cell lithium-ion
-Display Type High-definition widescreen TFT-LCD with TruBrite technology (1366 x 768)
-Screen Size (Measured Diagonally) 15.6 ”
-Cache Memory 3 MB on die Level 3
-System Memory (RAM) 3 GB
-System Memory (RAM) Expandable To 8 GB
-Type of Memory (RAM) DDR 3
-Hard Drive Type SATA (5400 rpm)
-Computer Hard Drive Size 320 GB
-Optical Drive Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
-Optical Drive Speeds 6x DVD+R DL; 6x DVD-R DL; 8x8x8 DVD+RW; 8x6x8 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x24x24 CD-RW
-Direct-Disc Labeling Yes
-Digital Media Reader or Slots Yes, digital media card reader
-Graphics Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD
-Video Memory 32-1696 MB (dynamically allocated shared)
-TV Tuner No
-MPEG Yes
-Built-in Webcam Yes
-Modem None
-Networking Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
-Wireless Networking Wireless-B+G+N
-Bluetooth-Enabled No
-S-Video Outputs None
-Speakers Internal
-PCMCIA Slots None
-USB 2.0 Ports 3
-Parallel Ports None
-Game Ports None
-Laptop Weight Standard (more than 5.5 lbs.)
-Battery Life Not available
-Pointing Device Multitouch TouchPad
-HDMI Output No
-Blu-ray Player No
-Operating System Platform Windows
-Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
-Included Software Microsoft Works 9; Adobe Acrobat Reader and more
-ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
-BBY Software Installer Yes

The computers had really evolved in the last years. In about 2 decades they had evolved from very big and heavy devices that were doing just some simple operations, to very small and lightweight devices that are capable of very complex operations. The desktop computers today are still not that small, but they are much smaller than the big computers found many years ago. But the small and lightweight devices that we mentioned earlier are the laptops (also known as notebook computers). They are portable computers, so this means that they have all the components of a PC and they are capable of doing all the tasks that a PC does, only that they are much smaller, lighter and portable. They also have an included battery so they can be used practically anywhere, without needing a power source. But the battery lasts just for a few hours, so finally you would still need to recharge the laptop from an AC adapter.

There are so many different models of laptops, from so many producers and each one has its own technical details and features. Some of the best laptops are the Tablet PC-s. They don’t necessarily have the best features, but they have a special and advanced technology. And this is the touch screen technology. The display screen not only that rotates in all the directions, but it also has multi touch capabilities. So you won’t need to use the keyboard or the mouse, and you will have all the controls at your fingertips.

So now let’s discuss more about a Tablet PC, and we’ll choose the Fujitsu LifeBook T4410 Tablet PC.  We forgot to mention that the tablet PC-s are also among the most expensive models of laptops, so this one has a price of 1279 dollars. It has a 12.1 inch widescreen display, which also has an integrated webcam, which you can use to communicate with friends and family each time you are far away from them. It also has a DVD writer and reader drive and it comes with an installed version of Windows 7 Professional. And now here are the complete technical details for this laptop:

Main Specifications

Product Description        Fujitsu LifeBook T4410 Tablet PC – Core 2 Duo T6670 2.2 GHz – 12.1″ TFT

Dimensions (WxDxH)     11.7 in x 9.2 in x 1.5 in

Weight                 4 lbs

Platform Technology      Intel Centrino 2

System Type      Tablet PC – convertible

Built-in Devices                 Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna

Embedded Security        Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader

Processor            Intel Core 2 Duo T6670 / 2.2 GHz ( Dual-Core )

Cache Memory                 2 MB – L2 cache

RAM      2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) – DDR3 SDRAM – 1066 MHz – PC3-8500 ( 1 x 2 GB )

Card Reader       Yes

Hard Drive           160 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm

Optical Storage                 DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM – removable plug-in module

Display 12.1″ TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) – 24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Graphics Controller         Intel GMA 4500MHD

Memory Allocation Technology                 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0

Audio Output    Sound card

Networking        Network adapter – Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1

Wireless NIC      Intel WiFi Link 5100

Notebook Camera           Integrated

Input Device      Keyboard, digitizer, touch-screen, touchpad, scroll button, Tablet Pen

Power   AC 120/230 V ( 50 – 60 Hz )

Battery                 Lithium ion

Run Time (Up To)             5.4 hour(s)

Operating System            Microsoft Windows 7 Professional / XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 downgrade – Multilingual User Interface (MUI)

OS Preinstalled                 Windows 7

Environmental Standards             EPA Energy Star

Manufacturer Warranty                3 years warranty

General

Platform Technology      Intel Centrino 2

System Type      Tablet PC – convertible

Built-in Devices                 Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna

Embedded Security        Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader

Width    11.7 in

Depth   9.2 in

Height   1.5 in

Weight                 4 lbs

Processor

Processor            Intel Core 2 Duo T6670 / 2.2 GHz

Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core

64-bit Computing             Yes

Data Bus Speed                800 MHz

Chipset Type      Mobile Intel GM45 Express

Cache Memory

Type      L2 cache

Installed Size      2 MB

RAM

Installed Size      2 GB / 4 GB (max)

Technology         DDR3 SDRAM – 1066 MHz

Memory Specification Compliance           PC3-8500

Configuration Features                 1 x 2 GB

Storage Controller

Type      Serial ATA

Serial ATA Interface        Serial ATA-150

Storage

Hard Drive           160 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm

Optical Storage

Type      DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM – removable plug-in module

Read Speed        24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)

Write Speed       24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)

Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

Card Reader

Type      Card reader

Supported Flash Memory Cards                SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card

Display

Display Type       12.1″ TFT

Max Resolution                1280 x 800 ( WXGA )

Widescreen Display        Yes

Color Support    24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Features              Ambient light sensor, LED-backlit, anti-glare

Video

Graphics Processor / Vendor      Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0

Max Allocated RAM Size               1.3 GB

Audio

Audio Output    Sound card

Audio Codec      Realtek ALC269

Compliant Standards      High Definition Audio

Audio Input        Stereo microphone

Notebook Camera

Camera Type     Integrated

Input Device(s)

Type      Keyboard, digitizer, touch-screen, touchpad, scroll button, Tablet Pen

Keyboard – Localization and Layout          US

Features              Scroll Sensor, spill-proof, Active Digitizer functionality

Networking

Networking        Network adapter

Wireless LAN Supported               Yes

Wireless NIC      Intel WiFi Link 5100

Data Link Protocol            Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1

Compliant Standards      IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots Total (Free)        2 ( 1 ) x memory

1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54

Interfaces           1 x display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)

3 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A

1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) – 4 pin FireWire

1 x audio / video – HDMI – 19 pin HDMI Type A

1 x network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – RJ-45

1 x docking / port replicator – 100 pin docking

1 x headphones – output – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

1 x audio – line-in/microphone – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Miscellaneous

Features              Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, hard drive password, spill resistant keyboard

Compliant Standards      FCC Class B certified, UL, cUL, WHQL, ICES-003 Class B, FCC Part 15 B, RSS-210, FCC Part 15 C, RoHS, WEEE, FCC Part 15 E

Power

Power Device    External

Voltage Required             AC 120/230 V ( 50 – 60 Hz )

Battery

Technology         6-cell lithium ion

Installed Qty      1 / 2 (max)

Capacity               5200 mAh

Run Time (Up To)             5.4 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

OS Provided       Microsoft Windows 7 Professional / XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 downgrade – Multilingual User Interface (MUI)

OS Preinstalled                 Windows 7

Software             Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Fujitsu HotKey Utility, Fujitsu Driver Update Utility, Fujitsu Display Controls, Microsoft Experience Pack for Tablet PC, Fujitsu Security Application Panel, Norton Internet Security (60 days subscription), SmartCase Logon+, Fujitsu Shock Sensor Utility, Microsoft Touch Pack, Microsoft Office OneNote 2007, Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60 days trial), Softex OmniPass Fingerprint Authentication Utility

Environmental Standards

EPA Energy Star Compliant          Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support            3 years warranty

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature       41 °F

Max Operating Temperature      95 °F

Humidity Range Operating           20 – 85%