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If you are a designer looking for a laptop so you can get the job done on the go you have to look for certain features. The first would be the color display which has to be very accurate, at a high resolution and it has to pack enough power as graphic design applications can use up a lot of resources. All of those needs are met, and then some, by Macbook Pro.

The new MacBook Pro looks exactly as the previous one only it packs more power for you to play around with. A design that always appeals, a solid chassis made out of aluminum (that can still get a little cold on your forearms while working). Still, as far as the design goes, I am yet to see a better one.

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The keyboard and the track pad are excellent, with the same minimalistic look and the same efficiency. It also comes with a back light so you can work in the dark. But I really don’t get why they left so much free space when they could have made the keyboard large and with additional useful keys. The track pad, on the other hand, is very spacious and offers lots of space for your fingers.

The new Mac comes with an innovating feature, the Intel Thunderbolt port that will provide you with amazing transfer rates (double of the USB 3.0).

Best Laptop for Designers

The performance on this one is awesome. You can do video editing, not to mention graphic design. The 17 inch screen offers a great view, vivid colors and a great contrast. It also embodies two graphic cards, one on-board, that are used according to the workload the device has to withstand.

It also gets a plus for sound since it pumps up more sound than we are usually used to hearing from laptops. It even produces a fair amount of bass.

The battery life is excellent and the battery charge is done much more rapidly than on other laptops. It also comes with a webcam that is capable of capturing 720p HD video. But you won’t be able to use it in a conference since the bandwidth won’t allow it.

This is your best option if you are a pro editor or a graphic designer.

Every single time your laptop overheats your system gets “overcooked” a little more. But if you need a cooling pad or not is up to you to decide since there are laptops that just run hot, they were built that way and that doesn’t affect the components. But if your system crashes, you experience slow performance when you shouldn’t or some parts of the laptop are just too hot to touch, you should consider a cooling pad.

Antec Unbeatable Notebook Cooler 200

This is one of the best coolers you can get. It’s very solid and gets the job done regardless of the circumstances. It has two ball bearing fans and come with a three year warranty (that should tell you something about this cooler). It is mostly for gamers and by my standards it’s the most comfortable when it comes to holding it in your lap. But take into consideration your cooler since it doesn’t have an USB port so you will lose one from your laptop when using it. The price isn’t low but you know what you’re paying with this one.

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Logitech Notebook Cooling Pad N100

A cooler that is suitable for both table top use and lap use, the N100 is one of the most good looking of them all. It also comes with a three year warranty. And they have no reason not to offer that warranty since this is a top quality cooler. The great thing about it is that it consumes small amounts of energy making the impact on your computer, while in use, minimal. It’s also quiet but has the same problem as the Antec cooler – one USB port stolen from your laptop.

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Zalman ZM-NC2000 Black Notebook Cooler

Also a two fan cooler of top quality. The air distribution on this one is incredible and it has a great design. Another plus is that it’s made out of aluminum which stores cold on its own, naturally.

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It can be used for lap use and table use but it’s a bit heavier than most so I would recommend using it as a table top cooler. It’s very quiet and it provides and USB port . All in all, a great cooler that you should consider.

The Core i7 processors from Intel have been on the market for some time now. But only recently  they have developed a version for notebooks. Of course that the laptops with Core i7 are not build for mobility and are not cheap. They are meant as a replacement of your desktop without losing any power of flexibility.

So let’s take a look at some of the notebooks that can do that for you, due to the Core i7 mobile processor.

Dell Studio XPS 16

Dell was the first one to benefit from this type of processor (including their gaming division, Alienware). At first sight the Dell Studio XPS 16 is a normal notebook. But it packs a lot of power and it is sure to impress.

As long as you just look at it, it will have nothing to show. But once you put him to a task you’ll see that it’s a very showy device. Even if this model packs the slowest Core i7 available it is faster and more powerful than most of the notebooks. On top of that, it packs a whole range of technological goodies that make its price seem a bargain.

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Sager NP8690

Sager has always provided solid and to the point notebooks. The NP8690 is sold as a gaming notebook although you wouldn’t guess that by looking at it since it has a very simple design, all black. This might come in handy when you want to hide the fact that you are carrying a very expensive notebook.

The same processor as for the Dell XPS 16 is available for this model but the graphics card is better yielding a better experience. It is a little more expensive than some gaming laptops but it packs some nice surprises so it’s actually good value this one.

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ASUS G51J-A1

This is the one notebook you want to be looking for if you can actually want to get good value for money. The processor is the same as for the Dell, but ASUS G51J-A1 has some tricks up its sleeve. A bigger storing space and a better resolution. If you upgrade the Dell model to match the specifications of this one you will end up paying more money.

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All in all, it’s a good competitor for the above mentioned models even if it has some features that might not satisfy the more picky ones.

The best antivirus for a laptop is in fact the best antivirus available. If you have a decent laptop you won’t have any problems with any antivirus. The only problem that such and application can arise is that it uses too many resources. Not the case with the ESET Nod 32 antivirus.

ESET NOD32 4 was one of the favorites last year and the new 4.2 version holds up to its reputation.

ESET NOD32 4.2 addresses the home consumers that are in need of basic protection from various threats, especially Internet based ones. It is effective against viruses, trojans, spyware, password stealers, and many other malware that one might come across. You can also scan external storage devices with it.

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In terms of resources, this is a very low-consuming program and should run without slowing down your computer or laptop. Even its download size (42 MB) tells you that it won’t take up many of your resources.

The installation is very easy and takes little time, a very good thing since the product is primarily for home users. The process takes 3 minutes  and it doesn’t need a reboot in order to update and run proper.

NOD32 4.2 has a very simple interface that can be used in beginner or advanced mode. Both are easy to use, the difference being that in advanced mode you get some configuration menus. The best thing about this product is that the developers paid a lot of attention to the support section. It can make your life a lot easier giving access to support resources and, of course, customer support. Even more simple – the updates are done automatically so you won’t have to act in any way to stay up to date with your virus definitions.

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The program doesn’t slow the computer down or produces any lags even if you are multitasking.

It is one of the most active antivirus on the market. It will terminate your connections when a threat is detected and that says a lot (a great action to take if you are using your laptop on an unsecure network). You will also be impressed with the speed it performs a full scan in. Bottom line, a great choice for home users; don’t need to think twice before getting one for your laptop or PC.

HP G72-250us is the best pick if you have a budget that runs up to $800. In terms of what you get for your money you can’t make a better choice. The surprising thing is that it offers a performance very close to the high-end laptops in its class.

G72-250us comes with a new design that makes it look more unified, in a matter silver plastic wrapping that gives it a very nice feel and look. You can also get the same model with a metallic top but if you do that you will exceed your budget. The flat keyboard integrates very well in the overall design and it’s very comfortable and quiet. The thing that I don’t like about it is the glossy pad that doesn’t feel quite right but the one button at the bottom of it is a nice touch.

Best Laptop For 800 Dollars Or Less

In terms of what you pay and what you get this model delivers with brio. In comparison with more costly computers, like the Dell Studio 17 (that costs almost twice as much), it has a great performance, more than I expected.

Everything was responsive even if you open tons of application, play HD movies and any other thing you can think of. It is a laptop that was built for multitasking as not once did it stutter. The one thing that this laptop can’t do proper is gaming. But if you are into gaming and are looking for a laptop within $800, it means that you are not really into gaming.

Best Laptop For 800 Dollars Or Less

The battery life is very good offering enough time for any kind of user to get the job done. Yet another feature that proves its mobility. The best thing is that it comes with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. So you don’t need to worry about changing your OS very soon.

HP G72-250us gives you a new and attractive design, very functional with a responsive keyboard and touch pad. It doesn’t excel when it comes to audio, making it a more home use oriented product rather than an entertainment laptop. Even so, this laptop offers great value for money. Best choice if your budget is $800.