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HP Envy 14 Laptop – Premium 14-Inch Slim Laptop

laptop : Just like netbooks, slim laptops in the 13-inch to 14-inch range tend to be slightly underpowered compared to their larger 15-inch siblings. However, this is certainly not the case with the HP Envy 14 as it offers the ability to scale all the way up to a quad-core processor. Even its standard components are better than other laptops in its class, with an Intel Core i5 450M processor and a larger 14.5-inch glass covered display. With 4GB of memory and 500GB of storage it is very stable.

However, what really marks it apart from the rest is its ATI Radeon HD 5650 discrete graphics that is mid-range gaming model in its own right. Coupled together with an upper scale 1600 x 900 pixel resolution and the larger glass covered display and you get awesome graphics both for 720p HD video as well as excellent gaming performance. Rounding up great graphics and a fast processor with a Beats Audio system, the laptop sounds as good as it looks.

In terms of design, the HP Envy 14 is a bit larger than the average 14-inch laptop but this means that there's a lot more space for the LED back-lit keyboard. This makes it much more comfortable to use. Using an anodized aluminum chassis, the laptop is slim and tough. The chassis is silver gray while the cover has a textured pattern for better grip. At 5.2 pounds it does weigh a bit more than other 14-inch laptops but it makes up for it by adding in a whole array of features. This includes a slot-load DVD burner, two USB ports, one eSATA/USB combo port, a HDMI port, a mini-DisplayPort and the option for embedded 3G.

Performance-wise the HP Envy 14 definitely packs a punch as it can handle practically any application you throw at it. In terms of battery life, it can last about four hours using the standard graphics and about three hours with the discrete graphics that is quite impressive considering the premium components.

Overall, the HP Envy 14 is an excellent premium-class 14-inch laptop with competent gaming capabilities. Its great display, awesome power and extensive features means that it is mostly unmatched within its class making it ideal for those looking for a great looking premium laptop.

Sony Vaio VPCF12AFM/H Core I3-350M 2.26GHz 4GB 500GB HD Blu-ray Disc-enabled DVD±RW/CD-RW drive MOTION EYE webcam with microphone and face-tracking technology

laptop : Sony's products have always been about premium quality. This usually translates to awesome design and excellent performance at a premium price. However, there are a few Sony products that are the exception to this, featuring the same premium quality design at a more affordable price. The Sony Vaio VPCF12AFM/H thankfully falls into this category as it features Sony's great sense of design in a 16.4-inch desktop replacement laptop.

Design-wise there's little to fault the Sony Vaio VPCF12AFM/H with as it features the same thin-and-light form factor with clean-cut lines that other Sony Vaio laptops have. The keyboard follows Sony's flat-topped chiclet-style keys and has plenty of space including a numeric keypad. The typing experience is very comfortable, as good as any Macbook and should serve number crunching as well as any writer. The keyboard keys are also backlit so you can type in comfort even in the dark. The touch pad is equally comfortable with some multi-gesture support as well.

The Sony Vaio VPCF12AFM/H is powered by an Intel Core i3 processor with 4GB of DDR3 memory allowing you to run any office application or spreadsheet with ease. However the laptop only offers an NVIDIA GT 310M discrete graphics so you are limited to light to mid-range gaming but this should be enough for most of the newer games with some tweaking. The laptop also comes with a Blu-ray combo drive which when coupled with the 16.4 inch screen's 1600 x 900 pixel resolution allows smooth 720p HD movies. The laptop is loaded with Sony software along with Microsoft Office so you can start using the laptop straight out of the box. The laptop lasts for about two hours and 30 minutes unplugged which is more than enough for most movies and gaming sessions.

All in all, the Sony Vaio VPCF12AFM/H is an impressive 'value' Vaio for the desktop replacement crowd as it integrates good performance components into a Sony Vaio laptop without costing too much. It should serve most mainstream users and gamers well, especially those looking for a nicely designed laptop to replace their aging or broken desktop computers.

eMachines eME527-2537 15.6-Inch Laptop – Bang For Your Buck Workhorse Laptop

laptop : Stay productive and have fun with the eMachines eME527-2537 Notebook featuring reliable Intel Celeron processing, 15.6-inch HD widescreen display, Intel GMA graphics and Windows 7 Home Premium. It is everything you need to easily accomplish deadlines, browse the Internet, keep up with your social networks, have fun with digital media and more, on-the-go.

eME527-2537 Specifications
* Intel Celeron Processor 900 (2.2GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* 15.6" HD Widescreen WXGA High-Brightness LCD Display
* Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset
* 2GB DDR3 Memory (2 x 1024MB)
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
* 160GB SATA Hard Drive
* 8X DVD-SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
* 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
* 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Certified
* 2 - USB 2.0 Ports
* One Built-in Mono Speaker
* 6.0 lbs. (system unit only)

Everyday Performance
* Intel helps put sleeker laptops at your fingertips. With Intel Celeron processor technology inside, the eMachines eME Notebook is the perfect balance of performance, value, style and battery life.
* Cut down on stalling and waiting with 2GB Memory delivering fast system response for all your mobile computing demands.
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M delivers smooth video playback, sharp images and precise color control.

Stay Productive and Connected On-the-Go
Have access to your email and connect to your favorite websites when mobile with integrated 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED wireless.
The 15.6" HD Widescreen High-Brightness display makes it easy to view websites, share digital photos and watch movies wherever you are.
Windows 7 Home Premium operating system makes the things you do every day faster and easier. With fewer clicks, faster searching, and simpler ways to connect, there is less between you and what you want to do.
Manage, Share and Store Your Digital Media
Transfer music, photos and more from your digital devices with the Digital Media Card Reader for a convenient, cable-less, tangle-free file transfer.
Watch movies and burn DVDs and CDs with your favorite music, videos, presentations and more with SuperMulti Double-Layer DVD Drive.
Two USB ports make it convenient to connect to external devices and transfer all your digital media files. Store these files and more on the 160GB Hard Drive.