The Samsung R610 FS04UK offers ample storage space for all your documents, files, photos, music and media by way of 320 GB of Hard Disk space. Its DVD Supermulti ensures that the Samsung R610 FS04UK has everything you need. It comes with Windows Vista Home Premium Edition pre-installed as its operating system, which ensures that the user can work comfortably in a familiar working environment. Also, the mid-sized laptop features built-in wireless networking. Ideal for home use, it has a 2GHz CPU Intel Core 2 Duo processor which is fast and efficient. Equipped with NVIDIA GeForce Video Chipset, the laptop supports all graphical applications with ease. It has an impressive 16 inch WXGA TFT display screen with a maximum resolution of 1366×768 that offers bright and realistic images.

The laptop has 3GB RAM and DVD Supermulti as its optical drive. It also has a 3-in-1 card reader and 4 USB ports that enhance the laptop’s connectivity to a great extent. The laptop also has an HDMI Port and an integrated 1.3 mega pixel web camera. It also features Gigabit Internal LAN RJ-45 connector and Wireless LAN 802.11abg up to 54Mbps. Available with a warranty of one year, the Samsung R610 (NP-R610-FS04UK) laptop has dimensions 37.9×26.5×3.8cm. Weighing 2.8kg, the laptop is lightweight and compact. It is extremely portable and easy to carry from one place to another. It has stereo speakers and wireless LAN aerial as its built-in devices. Besides 4 USB 2.0 ports, the Samsung notebook also has one VGA out, RJ-45 (NIC) and S-Video out port.

Packed with the latest multimedia features, Acer Aspire 6530G-704G25Bn is powered by AMD dual-core mobile technology processor. The processor is fast and capable of running multiple programmes smoothly. It has a brilliant 16 inch full HD Acer CineCrystal display screen with advanced ATI Mobility Radeon graphics technology that enhances the home entertainment experience. Also, in line with Gemstone design that Acer is best known for, this laptop has striking design elements. Powered by Turion X2 mobile processor, the laptop has 4GB RAM. Its Lithium-ion battery runs for a maximum of 3.3 hours. Its built-in devices include stereo speakers, subwoofer and wireless LAN aerial. To ensure the security of your laptop, it is also equipped with Fingerprint reader. With dimensions 38.5cm width, 27.8cm depth and 4.4cm height, the laptop weighs 3.5kg.

It has a 250GB hard drive that can store all your files, photos, music and media with ease. Also, the laptop has a 5-in-1 card reader and supports Flash Memory Cards like SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture Card. The Acer Aspire 6530G-704G25Bn laptop features a 1 inch WXGA TFT screen with a resolution of 1366×768 and offers a widescreen display. The 24 bit CrystalBrite widescreen offers a 60% colour gamut that ensures the user enjoys all movies and photos. Equipped with a ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 as its graphics processor, the Acer notebook has a sound card for audio output and a stereo microphone for audio input. Moreover, the laptop also has an integrated 0.3 mega pixel web cam and a built-in numeric keyboard.

Designed for a high definition future, Acer Aspire 8930G-864G32Bn has a large 18.4 inch screen that ensures complete enjoyment for the user. The model from Taiwanese maker Acer has captivating full HD video and immersive surround sound. Its sensational 16:9 Acer CineCrystal HD display boasts of a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels which will offer true-to-master cinematic view. The notebook has Acer CineSurround audio with six speakers inside, including the Acer Tuba CineBass booster, which features optimised, 2nd Generation Dolby Home Theatre technology. The laptop is capable of delivering movie soundtracks and sound effects as real as they were intended. A 6-in-1 card reader, an integrated 1 mega pixel camera and Bluetooth are the laptop’s features. Also, it has stereo speakers, subwoofer, wireless LAN aerial and Bluetooth aerial as its built-in devices.

A complete entertainment laptop, it offers enhanced sights and sounds of mobile home cinema through its touch-sensitive CineDash media console, which provides ultra-convenient control of today’s finest HD content. A shimmering design, the notebook is sure to lead the way in notebook design. Equipped with lively and stylish with striking features like multi-layered 3D depth, a fine iridescent finish, a chic blue-black-silver colour scheme and exterior lighting effects, the Acer Aspire 8930G-864G32Bn laptop boasts of some very unique features. Smooth playback and multitasking along with graphics-intensive multimedia applications are the laptop’s features. It has NVIDIA GeForce 9700M GT discrete graphics card that features NVIDIA PureVideo for high-quality scaling and pixel calculation at resolutions up to 1080 pixels.

The Hewlett Packard Pavillion dv2 is a 12 inch notebook PC that has been manufactured by HP and is an ultra portable device. The processor that has been used in it is the AMD Athlon 1.6 GHz Neo processor MV-40 which is considered to be very prolific. The notebook PC is capable of handling Blu-ray movies producing a resolution of 1080 pixels and also supports all sorts of video games. The RAM used in the notebook PC is the 4GB PC2-6400 DDR2 RAM with the operating system being the Vista Home Premium 64bit from Microsoft. The OS is completed with the service-pack 1 facility.

The 12 inch monitor is powered with WXGA high definition and produces a net resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The HP Pavilion dv2’s hard drive is a 320GB 5400 RPM device which houses enough space to store a plethora of data. Graphics is taken care of by the ATI mobility HD 3410 graphics card and the 5-in-1 card reader gives the user space to use as many types of data cards as possible with 5 at a time. The battery used in the HP Pavilion dv2 is the 6-cell Lithium Ion battery which ensures durability and helps you use the laptops for hours at a stretch.

The dimensions of the notebook PC are 11.5 inches x 9.45 inches x 0.93 inches. It weighs around 3.95 pounds and is very light and easy to carry around. The ‘Yukon’ platform on which the laptop has been designed is tremendous and offers a very good interface. The laptop is affordably priced and offers a lot of options. Use it and see the difference.

Designed stylishly, the pocket-sized projector from Optoma, is one of the first mini projectors in the market. An extremely portable device, it is piano-black and feels very much like a cell phone. It has a narrow frame that makes it easy to fit inside any pocket. Comprising of a combo-rig LED lamp and a DLP chip, it has a resolution of 480×320 pixels with a range output of 9 lumens. These are remarkable figures considering that small size of the projector. As for the brightness levels, the PK-101 has an impressive 1000:1 contrast ratio. Its LEDs have an estimated 20,000-hour battery life, which is a lot more than battery life of most other projectors. As for its results, it does not give very bright results and its projections only be seen in dark places. It shows all colours vibrant, clear and rich, but for this the projector must be placed at an appropriate distance from the screen.

Also, the projector has a a tiny, 0.5-watt speaker but for better audio quality, it is recommended to use your own sound system and plug it into the Pico’s 2.5-mm jack AV Input. The projector’s volume-control jack works with portable devices like Apple’s iPod. Besides some compatibility issues it brightness level, the Pico’s will work well as a projector. Ideal for casual home use, the Optoma Pico PK101 projector comes with two adapter cables – one for connecting an iPod, the other for a composite video source (like a DVD player). It also does not have a VGA input option for connecting to a laptop. So you can use the projector for watching a movie but not for a presentations. Decently priced, it is a useful gadget for its small size and convenient dimensions.

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Equipped with Core 2 Duo T6400 2.0GHz processor, Samsung R510-FAAG is an advanced laptop. Fully loaded with multimedia capabilities, the Samsung laptop has 4GB RAM and 320 GB Hard Disk Drive that can store a huge amount of data, files, photos and other media. It is a good combination of advanced technology and multimedia features and designed to please the most demanding user. It comes with a 15.4″ TFT display that offers sharp and crisp images to the user and makes viewing photos and videos a visual delight. Its operating system is Windows Vista Home Premium and it also has an integrated 1.3 mega pixel webcam. A 3-in-1 card reader and a wireless LAN aerial are its other useful features.

Intel GMA X4500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 is the graphics controller in the machine. It also has built-in stereo speakers and the chipset is Mobile Intel GM45 Express. Weighing 2.68kg, it is light and portable and can be easily carried around from one meeting to another. Value for money and reasonably-priced, this machine comes with a year’s warranty. A reliable and flexible machine, the Samsung R510-FAAG (NP-R510-FAAGUK) is efficient and extremely user-friendly. The multi-format DVD-RW disc rewriter drive can handle recordable DVD and CD formats, including double-layer discs. Sharp display and high performing, the machine offers all kinds of ports that enhance its connectivity. Ideal for the most budget-conscious user, this laptop offers great value for money. All in all, it is a practical laptop ideal for everyday computing tasks and a good investment.

The Dell Inspiron 1545 is a integrated graphics multimedia notebook from Dell. A budget notebook in the true sense, Dell Inspiron 1545 is available in matte black colour. Other colours like Microsatin Blue, Red or Pacific High-Gloss Blue lids are also available at an extra cost. The sleek and stylish look matches the high performance of the machine. Besides the keyboard and touchpad, a speaker grille and small square chromed power button above the keyboard are present. The material used to manufacture the note book is solid and strong. The fact that inside the note book, every inch besides the sides, keyboard and touchpad are also glossy is a sort of a drawback. The glossy finish on the inside of the note book results in fingerprints and streaks over it, which makes the gadget look messy. Moreover, no cleaning cloth has been provided for cleaning marks of fingerprints and other streaks that are bound to show on the shiny material. This also means that the laptop though good looking needs regular cleaning and wiping as it shows the tiniest of streak and marks. The shape of the notebook from the world’s number two PC maker is sleek, streamlined and minimalist.

Features of Dell Inspiron 1545 include DVD-Rewriter and memory card reader. But a webcam is missing and there is a 34mm ExpressCard slot rather than the more usual 54mm version. In addition a headphone and microphone jacks, 3 USB ports, an Ethernet port and VGA-out are present. The Dell Inspiron 1545 also boasts a 15.6-inch widescreen, which promises to display the best picture quality. It runs on a Core 2 Duo processor with a maximum speed of 2.53GHz. It has up to 4GB memory and for its operating systems, the user has a choice between Windows Vista and Ubuntu.

The Aspire 5735 Notebook is Acer’s new 16:9 budget machine featuring an ultra-wide display and loads of other exciting attributes. Ideal for high quality video viewing, the Aspire 5735 sports a 15.6-inch display and renders ultra-sharp images at a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. If compared to other standard 15.4 inch laptops that offer a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, the Aspire 5735 is far better and worthy.

The first thing that will grab your attention is its colour reproductions. The images are amazingly vivid. The contrast is highly impressive as well and, for a price of around £371, it’s one of the best portable displays that one can have. However, Super-TFT coating makes it imperfect for use under direct sunlight as the screen reflects a lot. But this can be overlooked while considering the exceptional quality of output the Acer Aspire 5735 delivers indoors. Besides the display what makes this low cost notebook more appealing is the built-in graphics chip that is dedicated to processing high definition videos and seamlessly supports 3D gaming. The main processing core is powered via a 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a 3GB of RAM is also installed to ensure blazing performance. The Aspire 5735 can also handle multi-tasking with ease.

Storage space is also adequate. This notebook equips a 160GB HDD. So if you have got huge media collections then the Aspire 5735 is for you. Other goodies include 802.11n Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, three USB 2.0 ports, dual layer DVD-RW and 5-in-one card reader. The battery run-time is however a little bit disappointing, but getting such a performance oriented machine, without burning a hole in the pocket, is still not a bad deal at all.

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Lenovo has recently introduced three new Y Series Laptops in the mobile computing market. The three newbies are named Y450, Y550 and Y650 and all of them feature a compact and thin form factor, with a lightweight body. This clearly shows the company has great plans for 2009 and is ready to deliver something really exciting for those demand on the go entertainment.

All the three Y series laptops are engineered with mobile entertainment, portability and performance in mind. With the display sizes ranging from 14 to 16 inches, all three of them support an aspect ratio of 16:9, which allows you to enjoy videos and movies in a better way. The design is also very impressive. The outer lid of all the laptops features a discreet black hexagonal design with a copper frame. Take them anywhere you want and you’ll be sure to impress everyone around you. These laptops are ideal for gaming too. You can have up to a 500GB hard disk drive installed in them, along with up to 4GB of RAM. This is more performance than most Lenovos, including the Lenovo ThinkPad T400, offer. Besides this, all three Y series models are powered via Nvidia GFX Graphics to ensure smooth and fluid motions on the screen with better fps.

With regards to physical measurements and mass, the thinnest part of the laptops is just 1 inch thick and the maximum weight (that the Y650 carries) is 2.5kg.

If you are looking for high definition entertainment on the move, then look no further than the HP G70120EM entertainment laptop. It’s simply a top notch mobile computing device that is optimised for HD entertainment. Featuring all the latest technology hardware, the HP G70120EM laptop offers great value for money, superb design and awesome performance.

This portable entertainer equips a speedy Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 Processor running at 2GHZ with 2MB built-in cache (800MHz FSB). The processor is backed by 3GB RAM and a GeForce 9200 256 MB dedicated graphics processor that provide the Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion G70-120E with enough energy to easily process resource hungry tasks at blazing speeds. You just give it any task and it will be ready with the output, no matter whether it’s being used for a single task or for multi-tasking.

The HP G70120EM also features a built-in Blu-ray reader and DVD writer. Now you can play the 50GB Blu-ray disks anywhere you want and write dual layer DVDs on the move. The Blu-ray reader renders stunning resolution and marvellous video quality. You will be totally immersed into the movie, rather than simply watching it on the 17 inch display like you would with other laptops. Other goodies include Wi-Fi, an integrated web cam and a 160GB hard disk drive. You can connect it to any Wi-Fi hot spot and carry large amount of data in the spacious HDD.