Apple is a large multinational corporation which was founded in 1976 in Cupertino,  California, United   States of America by three men:   Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. It is specialized in producing and selling consumer electronic products, personal computers and computer software. In time the company developed a lot, and expanded all over the world. Today it has around 284 locations in 10 countries and  has about 34,000 employees.

Its products are really famous, and you have probably already own one of them, or at least you heard about one of these products: the Macintosh computers, the MacBook laptops, the iPod, the iPhone, the iPad, the Mac OS X operating system, the iLife suite of multimedia software, the iTunes media browser, the Final Cut Studio video editing program or the Logic Studio audio editing software. But for today we’ll focus just on the products that are interesting us – the MacBook laptops. If you want to find out more information about all the categories of laptops, just check out previous articles from our site, or visit the laptops encyclopedia.



There are many stores and websites from where you can buy an Apple laptop, and some of the best prices on Apple notebooks can be found here. Right now as we speak, there are 10 different models of MacBook laptops available on the site of Best Buy. As you might already know the Apple laptops are quite expensive, but also really good. They have prices from 1,000 dollars to 2,300 dollars. And now let’s discuss more about a middle priced Apple laptop from this site, the Apple ® - MacBook ® Air with 13.3 " Display, Model: MB 940 LL/A | SKU: 9119759, which costs 1,700 dollars. We said middle priced because it is not among the cheapest Apple laptops, but not among the most expensive ones either. But compared to other laptops from other producers, this is quite a really expensive laptop. And especially because it has quite a small display screen of just 13.3 inch in diagonal. This display screen is a LED widescreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 800. The video quality will be quite ok, and also the dimensions of this laptop will be small. These are:

-  Product Height 0.8 "

-  Product Width 12.8 "

-  Product Weight 3 lbs.

-  Product Depth 8.9 "

The processor from this laptop is an Intel ® Core ™ 2 Duo mobile processor, with 1066 MHz frontside bus, 6 MB shared L 2 cache and 1.86 GHz processor speed. And for such a small laptop it is quite a good processor, that will easily support the general computer activities, and even more. It comes with 2 GB of DDR 3 SDRAM memory, and since it is almost a netbook, it doesn’t have an optical drive, in order to save size and weight.

But the real secret of this laptop, and the reason it has such a big price, is its thickness. It measures just 0.8 inch in height, so it is a really slim and light laptop. So this means that it has a really high portability, but a small size of the hard drive. It isn’t possible yet to integrate a regular SATA hard drive into such a small space, and that’s why it has a solid state hard drive of just 128 GB. But anyway this disc space should be quite enough, if you are not planning on storing really large files such as complex video games or High Definition movies. Its graphics engine is a NVIDIA GeForce 9400 M graphics with up to 256 MB DDR 3 SDRAM shared video memory and support for DVI, VGA, composite and S-video. Since it is so small and slim it has just 1 USB port, which means that you can’t have more devices connected to the laptop at the same time (for example an USB stick, USB speakers, a printer and others). Since it is so small and light, and can be easily taken anywhere, of course it has both wireless and Ethernet connectivity for easy access to the internet. (and also built in Bluetooth 2.1). And it even comes with a built in webcam, an omnidirectional microphone and stereo speakers. It has a really good multitouch trackpad with features like: 2-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, tap, double-tap and drag capabilities. It comes with an installed version of the Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system and some other Apple software such as: Time Machine, Spotlight, iChat, Safari, iCal, DVD Player, Front Row, Photo Booth, Xcode Developer Tools, iLife '09 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) and more.

The customers who bought this laptop have quite good opinions about it, and they are giving it an overall rating of 4 stars out of 5 (3.7 for value for price, 4.5 for display, 4.5 for performance and also 4.4 for convenience). So the biggest disappointing of the customers was the really high price of 1,700 dollars. So it is up to you to decide if you want to spend so much money for a really slim and light laptop, or would you prefer to spend the 1,700 dollars for a really powerful, high end laptop, but one that is bigger and not so slim.

We all know how careless students are when it comes to their laptops. They put in their backpacks along with books, CDs, pens and other stuff that might hurt their laptops. This is why, below is a list of 3 of the best laptop computers for college students.

On the first place is Dell’s Studio 15 laptop, that besides of the fact that its design can be adjusted to a student’s preferences with some 5 colors and more than 200 unique designs, it also embeds a 15.4-inch LED backlit display with a native resolution of 1,440x900. On the performance department, the laptop includes a 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 CPU that is powered by a 2GB RAM. Moreover, the 250GB hard drive is more than enough for a student to store his/her school papers, games, movies and music. The 6-Cell battery provides some 3-4 hours at minimum usage that is surfing the internet or writing papers while listening to music, which is reasonable for a laptop computer designed for students. The light weight is not only because of the improved features, but also because the Studio 15 has plastic accents that will provide some pressure elasticity if you drop it off your desk or something. The cost of this laptop is around $549, which is not even that much if you consider the features provided.



Second on the list of the best laptop computers for college students is the HP Pavilion dv2 that features the AMD Athlon Neo processor that has the power to handle Blu-Ray movies as well as to take you to all your games levels, without facing any problems. Its smooth with rounded edges compact design makes it easy for you to carry it around. Thanks to its magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis that is quite rigid, the laptop will survive any abuse it may be faced with when hanging in a student’s backpack. When writing a paper, a student will need silence around him and this will be provided by the keyboard that makes little noise and it is also very well constructed, with no place of bouncing. Also, the movies will look great on the 12.1" WXGA glossy widescreen display that features LED backlighting and whose colors are vibrant and bright. The three USB ports and the media card reader are also found on this little but powerful laptop. Is true that the price is a bit higher than the above laptop, but at $750 the laptop really delivers.



Last, but not least is the Apple MacBook Air that features a 1.60GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor powered by 2GB of RAM and a SATA 80GB HDD on which a student can store his/her documents, photos and movies. The MacBook Air is also very thin, so you will meet no problem when carrying it around, but also has a great battery life. The a USB 2.0 port, the headphone jack and a micro-DVI port that supports DVI, VGA, composite and S-video output can also be found on this great laptop and it also has the MagSafe power connection that was especially rebuilt to fit the slim MacBook Air. It is more expensive than other laptops for students, but it’s worth every cent.

What are netbook computers? Well, they are highly portable and inexpensive computers that people who are on the move and need to stay connected use. In what follows, there will be presented a few such netbook laptop computers, and if you are always on the road because of work or out of pleasure, than you might consider buying one of these babies.

First on the list is the Aspire One 532h netbook, that is very cheap – only $300 – and that has an Atom N450 processor that is powered by 1GB of RAM. If most manufacturers skimp on the batteries, Acer provides a 6-Cell battery, whose life is better than most of the others netbook that have a battery of the same size, even though it doesn’t last that long. Moreover, on the 160GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive you can store all your documents, photos, movies and music and along with the 10.1" WSVGA (1024x600) LED Backlit Display With VGA Webcam and the Fast Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wireless you will be able to stay connected and do your work browsing the internet or even chatting with your family and friends. In what concerns the keyboard, it is very nice but it has its let-downs – between the keys there is not much space and you might find yourself correcting the typing errors, but aside of that, it is great, making little noise when used. All in all, this is the netbook with the best value on the market, just under $300.



Now that we have seen the netbook with the best value, let’s see the netbook with the best battery life, because we all now how plugging in, when traveling, gets – a little annoying, isn’t it? Well, the Asus Eee PC 1005PE Black Notebook has its price a little above $300, somewhere between $367 and $379. But it’s not the price we want to talk about; it’s about the netbook itself. Asus’ 6-Cell battery lasts up to 14 hours (!), which is totally awesome for someone who needs to do his/her work on a laptop and is always on the move. The new Intel ATOM N450 processor that runs on 1GB of RAM is also careful with the power consumption and the spacious 250GB hard drive allows you to store on it anything you need even if it’s for work or for mere pleasure. If the keyboard is great and easy to type, the touchpad is not as good as most, but it will do. Although its features are not extraordinary, its battery life and price make it a very buyable netbook and along with its small weight of 2.8 it sure is a very portable one.



These are only two of the netbook laptop computers that exist on the market, but there are plenty more. Some of them are best on the graphic department (like the HP Mini 311), some on the keyboard department (like Toshiba’s Mini NB305) and some are just for businesspeople always on the road (like the HP Mini 5120), but regardless of that, they all should have affordable prices and at least average performance for you to consider.

For how long have you dreamed about the perfect design for your laptop? Well with Dell Studio XPS laptop computers your wait is over. You can pick from a large range of the most amazing, beautiful and colorful laptop computers for them to suit your personality and desire. Below are presented a couple of these Dell Studio XPS laptop computers for you to decide upon the one that fits your needs, dreams and desires best. Let’s take a look.

Dell’s Studio 14 Laptop comes in 5 different colors: Ruby Red, Midnight Blue, Spring Green, Promise Pink, Plum Purple and Black Chainlink, from which you can choose the one that suits you best. Besides the fact that it has crazy colours, it also comes efficiently equipped to serve you and your demanding tasks. For instance, the Intel Core i5 Dual Core and i7 Quad-Core processors will deliver full speed and will allow you to multitask even with the most demanding applications. Also, the 500 GB is there for you to stock it up with your favorite movies and music. Moreover, the 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530 discrete graphics will make the colors of your amazing display bloom, while the contrast and brightness are exactly how they are supposed to be. Besides, the laptop comes with Blu-Ray Disc, a WWAN mobile broadband, for you to stay connected wherever you are, Media card reader and also a built-in webcam. The battery is also amazing, as it lasts up to 8 hours and a half without feeling the need to be plugged in. The price of this amazing baby is between $649 and $999, depending on the additional features you want to improve your laptop with.



Another amazing laptop is Dell’s Studio 15 that comes in 5 rich colours and more than 200 unique images for you to choose when buying this laptop. Besides the great design, the laptop also comes with great power. Let’s see – the Intel Core i5 Dual Core and i7 Quad-Core processors that with the help of the Intel Turbo Boost Technology will be some sort of Speedy Gonzales of the laptop computers. Moreover, among the superb feature of the laptop, also worth mentioning are the Blu-Ray that features almost 6x the picture resolution of DVD; a HDMI port that will allow you to connect your TV to the DVD player; a 16:9 aspect ratio 15.6¨ HD LCD screen and also surround sound audio and an incredible subwoofer for amazing sound quality. You can purchase all these for only $549 for the basic system and for $899 for one improved with all the necessary features.



There are also systems like Dell Studio XPS 16 which you can purchase, and that has almost the same features as the ones above. All in all, if you want to color your life a bit and to have a great experience when working on your laptop computer, than Dell is the right choice for you, because besides the fact that their laptops don’t even cost that much, you will also get maximum power and amazing designs.

We all know that carrying laptops around is not only difficult, but if it keeps your hand occupied it’s also unpractical and disturbing. That’s why below there is a list of carrying cases for mini laptops that have the purpose to make your life easier and more practical.

The Case Logic LNEO-10 Ultraportable Neoprene Notebook Sleeve is a Compact neoprene sleeve that will enable you to safely transport your mini laptop in any briefcase or backpack. The case has padded handles that will allow an easy transportation of your 10 inch laptop computer. Besides the fact that it is durable and weather-resistant, it also has an outer zippered accessory pocket provides a nice place to carry your power adapter, DVDs, cables and accessories. The case comes in black and costs $16.45 and you can purchase it at amazon.com.

Another case is the Kroo 11273 Cube Case for 10-Inch Portable Laptop that comes in 3 colors (black, pink and blue) and at amazon.com it only costs $5.99 (with the exception of the pink one that is $7.99). The case features a nylon construction and has a zippered front pocket, where you can store your power adapter and others things you need. Besides the fact that it accommodates 10-inch laptops, it also is dust proof, water resistant and high-impact resistant due to the rubber bottom.



Another case that you can find at amazon.com is the Targus 10.2-Inch Slipskin-Peel Netbook Case that has a sleek design and provides a snug fit to you 10.2-inch netbook. The case is made from a durable neoprene material and also from a smooth slipskin material. The case weighs around 1 pound and has the following dimensions: 1 x 9 x 11 inches. You can get this case for only $7.99 at amazon.com.



From Belkin comes the Quilted Carrying Case that comes in two colours – pink and blue – and costs only $19.99. This wonderful case will protect your mini laptop from light wear and tear while you are traveling and it is also made out of durable polyester. The case also features some outside pockets that will give you extra storage room for accessories and also a detachable strap for you to carry it with ease.



Also at amazon.com you can find the HP NF869AA Mini Notebook Sleeve, whose durable exterior protects your laptop computer from getting dirty and the interior protects it from scratches or other dangers. Moreover, the dual zipper provides security when you are carrying it around and the slim design will allow you to carry it easily. You can get this case for only $10.29 at amazon.com and keep in mind that it also comes in two colors – black and pink.

These are only a few carrying cases for mini laptop computers that are especially designed to protect your mini laptop from getting hurt while you are traveling and that are also very practical, as you have different compartments in which you can put your DVDs, your power adapter and some other things that go with your laptop.