Top 10 Best Laptop Computers August 2012
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1. Apple MacBook Pro MD101LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (NEWEST VERSION)
List Price: $1,199.00
Price: $1,139.99
You Save: $59.01 (5%)
- 2.5 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 processor
- 4 GB DDR3 RAM; 500 GB Hard Drive
- 13.3 inch LED-backlit display, 1280-by-800 resolution
- Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Mac OS X v10.7 Lion, 7 Hour Battery Life
New processors and graphics. Pull out all the stops.Top-of-the-line processors.The 15-inch MacBook Pro features the new 2.3GHz and 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processors with 6MB of shared L3 cache and Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.6GHz. And you can configure it to be even faster. Choose the 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 with 8MB of cache and Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.7GHz. And go for the new 512GB third-generation SATA solid-state drive, which is up to 4x faster than a traditional hard drive. To increase storage, upgrade to a 1TB hard drive. The 13-inch model also speeds things up with either the 2.5GHz Intel Core i5 or the 2.9GHz Intel Core i7 – the fastest mobile dual-core processor available. With Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.6GHz, these processors bring more power to everything you do. The very latest graphics.The new integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 processor boosts performance by up to 60 percent. That extra power gives you a smoother, more fluid experience than before. It’s still highly efficient, too, so you get long battery life when you’re out and about. For graphics-intensive applications, the 15-inch MacBook Pro automatically switches to the new NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M discrete processor with up to 1GB of video memory. It’s also up to 60 percent faster than the previous generation,2 so you see more frames per second in 3D games and get greater speed and responsiveness for your HD video projects. The fastest, most versatile I/O in a notebook.Imagine accessing multiple streams of uncompressed HD video – from your MacBook Pro – at speeds that let you edit an HD feature film in real time. Thunderbolt technology allows you to connect the high-performance peripherals that make it possible. Ultrafast and ultraflexible, the Thunderbolt pipeline is up to 12 times faster than FireWire 800 and offers unprecedented expansion capabilities. FaceTime HD camera. Say hi in high def.Get more of your friends in on the fun with crisp, widescreen HD
2. Sony VAIO T Series SVT13112FXS 13.3-Inch Ultrabook (Silver Mist)
List Price: $799.99
Price: $774.99
You Save: $25.00 (3%)
- Intel Core_i5_3317U Processor 1.7GHz
- 4 GB DRAM RAM
- 500GB 5400rpm Hard Drive, 32 GB Solid-State Drive
- 13.3-Inch Screen, Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
The VAIO T Series Ultrabook is expertly designed to contain all the connectivity ports that other Ultrabook laptops may lack without adding extra heft to the ultra-smooth, full flat design. You can have it all and do it all with this thin and light Ultrabook that you can easily take it with you anytime and anywhere.
3. HP Pavilion g6-1d80nr 15.6-Inch Laptop (Dark Gray)
List Price: $479.99
Price: $429.99
You Save: $50.00 (10%)
- AMD a_series_dual_core_a4_3305m Processor 1.9GHz (1MB Cache)
- 4 GB SDRAM RAM, 3 USB 2.0
- 640GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
- 15.6-Inch Screen, AMD Radeon HD 6480G
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Enjoy crystal-clear audio with great speakers and SRS Premium Sound on the HP Pavilion g6-1d80nr Notebook PC. Plus, show off your photos and videos by connecting your PC to an HD TV. Just plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI ports on your PC and TV. This affordable HP laptop has all the essentials you need for everyday tasks, so it’s way more than just fun and games. Print, e-mail and browse the web without cables using built-in Wi-Fi. Video chat with family and friends, capture short videos and take still photos using the integrated webcam and microphone. Also, save power with this ENERGY STAR qualified product. Watch videos on the 15.6-inch diagonal high-definition LED-backlit display and get sleek style with the HP Imprint finish in charcoal gray. Share and back up photos and videos easily, too. Simply burn files onto DVDs using the HP Pavilion g6-1d80nr Notebook PC. Transfer photos from a memory card effortlessly using the digital media reader and store thousands of photos right on the hard drive. Plus, count on great battery life when you’re on the go. At 5.22 lbs, this HP laptop weighs just a little more than a ream of paper.
4. ASUS Zenbook Prime UX31A-DB51 13.3-Inch Ultrabook
List Price: $1,099.00
Price: $1,087.00
You Save: $12.00 (1%)
- Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7 GHz
- 4 GB SO-DIMM, 128 GB Solid-State Drive
- Backlit Keyboard
- 13.3-Inch IPS FHD LED Screen, Intel HD 4000 Graphics
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Measuring just 0.72″ at the thinnest and weighing just 2.9lbs, the artistically-crafted ZENBOOK Prime UX31 Series ultrabook presents a delectable hairline spun metal finish with precision-etched concentric circles. Its light yet durable aluminum chassis is perfect for ultra-portability without sacrificing appearance or performance.
13.3″ Full HD (1920×1080) / Intel i5-3317 (1.7Ghz) / 4GB DDR3 / Intel HD Graphics / 128GB SSD / Windows 7 Home Premium /802.11AGN + WIDI / CMOS HD Camera / Bluetooth 4.0 / Micro HDMI / USB to LAN / Mini VGA to VGA / Sleeve / Backlit Keyboard / 1YR Global Warranty / 1YR Accidental Damage / 30-Day Zero Bright Dot /2-way FREE shipping / 24-7 tech support
5. Dell Inspiron i15RN5110-7126DBK 15-Inch Laptop (Intel Core i3-2310M 2.1Ghz, 6GB DDR3 Memory, 640GB Hard drive,Blu-Ray player,BlueTooth, Windows 7 Home Premium) Diamond Black
List Price: $579.99
Price: $429.99
You Save: $150.00 (26%)
- Intel Core i3-2310M 2.1 GHz
- 6 GB DDR3
- 640 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
- 15-Inch Screen
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Introducing the Inspiron 15R laptop. With a 15.6-inch display and a Intel® Core™ i3 processor, you get the performance you need. Meet your everyday computing needs with Intel® Core™ processors and Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit. An HD display, webcam, and Intel® Wireless capabilities help keep the fun going wherever you are.
Dell Stage software on your Inspiron 15R delivers the things that matter to you right to your desktop, with your most recent content always front and center. Seamlessly toggle between your favorite music, videos, applications and more, all from a sleek, movie-reel-style interface.
6. Apple MacBook Air MD231LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (NEWEST VERSION)
List Price: $1,199.00
Price: $1,152.87
You Save: $46.13 (4%)
- Faster Flash Storage; USB 3.0; 720p FaceTime HD Camera
- 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor
- 128 GB Solid State Drive; 4 GB DDR3 RAM
- Intel HD Graphics 4000; 13.3-inch LED Display
- Mac OS X v10.7 Lion Operating System
The ultimate everyday notebook is better than ever. The Apple MacBook Air now features the latest Intel processors and graphics, faster flash storage, and a 720p FaceTime HD camera. All packed into a notebook that’s incredibly thin and light. With up to 60 percent faster graphics performance, it makes everything you do feel quicker and more fluid than ever. And the latest flash storage is up to 4x faster than a traditional hard drive, making MacBook Air remarkably responsive. The MacBook Air also now includes both a high-speed Thunderbolt port and two USB 3 ports, enabling you to easily connect to external displays and a wide variety of high performance peripherals.
This version of the MacBook Air (model MD231LL/A) sports a 13.3-inch high-resolution display, 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, 128 GB of flash memory storage, 4 GB of RAM, an SD card slot, and up to 7 hours of battery life. It also comes with the iLife ’11 software suite, which includes the latest versions of iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand.
Product Features Faster Flash Storage; USB 3.0; 720p FaceTime HD Camera 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor 128 GB Solid State Drive; 4 GB DDR3 RAM Intel HD Graphics 4000; 13.3-inch LED Display Mac OS X v10.7 Lion Operating System Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Hardware Platform: Mac Processor: 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 Number of Processors: 1 RAM: 4 GB RAM Type: SDRAM Hard Drive Size: 128 GB Type: Solid State
7. Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (Wi-Fi)
Price: $449.99
- Intel Celeron_867 Processor 1.3GHz
- 4 GB RAM
- 16GB Hard Drive
- 12.1-Inch Screen, Intel HD Graphics
- Google Chrome OS
Skip the waiting and forget the setup. With the innovative, Web-optimized Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550 laptop, you can go straight online to create content, share favorite moments, and enjoy entertainment at the drop of a hat–the Chromebook will wake from sleep in just 1 second! Weighing just over 3 pounds, the ultra-compact design provides maximum portability without compromising on functionality and optimal performance.
Chromebooks feature a streamlined user interface, making it easier for you to navigate the Web–where you already spend most of your computing time. All your apps, documents, and settings are stored safely in the cloud. Every Chrome notebook runs thousands of web apps, from games to spreadsheets to photo editors. And you’ll get advanced technology to help prevent malware and viruses from accessing your data without you ever having to lift a finger.
The Chromebook features a 12.1-inch LED-backlit display with an anti-reflective screen, and it’s powered by an Intel dual-core processor. This model (XE550C22-A01US) includes ultra-fast Wireless-N networking for connecting to home or office LANs. It also includes 16 GB of internal storage, a 4-in-1 memory card reader, and a 1-megapixel webcam for video chats and snapping pics for social networking sites. Samsung Chromebook XE550C22 12.1″ LED Notebook – Intel Celeron 867 1.30 GHz XE550C22-A01US Laptops & Notebooks
8. Acer Aspire V3-571G-6602 15.6-Inch Laptop (Midnight Black)
List Price: $629.99
Price: $599.99
You Save: $30.00 (5%)
- Intel Core_i5_2450M Processor 3.1GHz (3MB Cache)
- 4 GB SDRAM RAM
- 500GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
- 15.6-Inch Screen, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
The full-featured Aspire V3 Series Notebook delivers outstanding performance, ample communication and rich entertainment in a classy design that’s incredible thin – and at a price you can afford! At just over 1″ thin and super light, its easy to complete assignments, watch movies, jump on your social networks and more wherever you are! Cool features like Acer Clear.fi™ make connecting and sharing media easy so you can have fun and stay productive without any extra effort.
Acer Aspire V3-571G-6602 Notebook comes with these specs: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5-2450M Processor, Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), 15.6″ HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED Back-Lit Display, Mobile Intel HM77 Express Chipset, 4096MB DDR3 Memory, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M with 2GB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive, Built-in 1.3MP HD Webcam, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Optimized Dolby Home Theater v4 audio enhancement, High Definition Audio Support, 802.11b/g/n WiFi CERTIFIED, Bluetooth 4.0+HS, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN, 2 – USB 2.0 Ports, 1 – USB 3.0 Port, 1 – HDMI Port with HDCP Support, Multi-gesture Touchpad, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh), up to 4.5-hours of battery life, 5.74 lbs. | 2.6 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, McAfee Internet Security Suite Trial (60-day trial)
9. Lenovo G570 4334DBU 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
List Price: $549.99
Price: $504.95
You Save: $45.04 (8%)
- Intel Core i3 2350M Processor 2.3GHz (3MB Cache)
- 4GB DIMM RAM
- 500GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
- 15.6-Inch Screen, Integrated Intel HD 3000 Graphics
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 4 hours Battery Life
The latest technology at an affordable price—the Lenovo G570 with OneKey® Rescue System. The Lenovo® G570 notebook is an affordable notebook that doesn’t compromise on the basics. It delivers outstanding performance for everyday tasks, thanks to the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 processor, plenty of memory and spacious storage for images, music and videos. It also features OneKey® Rescue System, a convenient tool which makes data backup and recovery quick and easy. Plus, Lenovo Energy Management helps to protect the long-term life of the battery by preventing unnecessary recharges, and uses advanced energy-saving technology to increase time spent away from the wall outlet. All in all, the Lenovo G570 is more than the average affordable notebook. And, it’s from Lenovo, makers of the award-winning ThinkPad®.
10. Toshiba Satellite S855D-S5253 15.6-Inch Laptop (Ice Blue Brushed Aluminum)
List Price: $659.99
Price: $599.99
You Save: $60.00 (9%)
- AMD A10-4600M Accelerated Processor 2.3 GHz (3.2 GHz with AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0) 4MBL2 Cache
- 6GB DDR3 1600MHz memory (max 16GB)
- 750GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
- 15.6″ diagonal widescreen TruBrite® TFT display at 1366 x 768 nativeresolution (HD), AMD Radeon HD 7660G Dual Graphics
- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), SP1
Step up from mainstream with the smart performance and sensational styling offered by the Satellite S855 laptop, a great all-around PC delivering powerful discrete graphics options and high-end processing power at your desk or on the move. If you want the goodness of Toshiba’s mainstream laptop line – plus a bit more in terms of looks and power – this PC is for you. You’ll get available dedicated graphics, USB 3.0, strong multicore processors to drive your gaming and multitasking, plus stand-out styling with a hyper-cool Brushed Aluminum Ice Blue finish. A big 15.6″ diagonal display5 gives you more room for multitasking, spreadsheets and widescreen entertainment, plus the freedom to pack up and go. The SRS Premium Sound HD sound system and optional Blu-ray Disc player4 will make for megamovie nights. This PC also comes with plenty of ports to hook into printers, external storage and other devices for more power and flexibility, with a standard HDMI port to splash HD content onto a home theater. And Toshiba “Smart” Features will definitely add versatility and confidence to your computing.
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Copyright 2012 David Masters
