Panasonic ToughBook CF-52 comes with Microsoft Windows Vista Business with XP Pro downgrade as its operating system. It has 80 GB Hard Disk Drive which can store all your media, documents, photos, music and software. The notebook also has DVD-RW/CDRW, which ensures you have everything you need. Equipped with built-in wireless networking and Bluetooth technology, the notebook helps complete more tasks in less time. It is powered by a 1.8GHz CPU Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which allows the user to run multiple programmes at once. The Intel GMA Series Video Chipset supports many graphical applications. The ToughBook from Panasonic also has an impressive 15.4 inch WXGA display screen with a resolution of 1280X800, which offers sharp and vivid images. Its bright colours bring images to life and make watching videos a pleasurable experience. The Panasonic ToughBook 52 has Video Memory Technology 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet and WLAN as its features.

Efficient and reliable, the notebook is a powerful desktop alternative that gives the user ample flexibility to work wherever you need to, whether in office or while travelling. Its hard drive is shock-mounted and has a full magnesium alloy casing. It has a spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad that protects your data against bumps and knocks associated with daily handling. Available with 3 years warranty, the Panasonic ToughBook CF-52 (CF-52CCABVAE) notebook has a Firewire port beside other expansion ports. In keeping with its name, the notebook has a tough and robust body, which is sure to last a long time.

The Satellite L300D from electronics firm Toshiba is a very affordable laptop model that has the assurance of renowned Toshiba quality. Everyday computing works can be done with ease as these are installed with the AMD processors; a 15.4″ widescreen display from ‘TruBrite’ and a multi DVD drive. The Toshiba laptop also has a technology which is built in for the WiFi connections. The product also has an Ethernet port and modem which provides a wide variety of options for connections to home network and the internet.

The device has an AMD ‘Athlon’ 64 processor which is a Dual-Core Processor and the memory of the device is one GB. The Hard Disc Capacity of the Toshiba Satellite L300D-1FK (PSLB9E-02U003EN) laptop is one hundred and sixty GB which is fairly standard. The display screen is 15.4 inches in size. The graphics card installed in the device is ‘ATI Radeon 3100’. The operating system which installed in the device is the Home Premium version from Windows Vista. The standard memory of the system is 1,024 MB and the maximum expandability of the system is 8,192 MB. The capacity of the hard disk is one hundred and sixty GB.

The system compatibility of the system is very wide which includes CD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (DL), DVD-R, DVD reader, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD Reader (DL), DVD-RAM. The memory expansion slots are 1x Express Card and 2x memory slots slot. The wireless technology applicable to the system is wireless LAN.

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The Satellite A300-1RR (PSAG9E-01C00XEN) is a high end laptop model from Toshiba. The capacity of the hard disc is two hundred and fifty Gigabytes which is almost enough for all the Digital media, software and documents of the user. The super multi DVD writer ensures the user that the Toshiba Satellite A300 has all the features the user will need. The device has pre-installed Premium Edition of the Microsoft Windows Vista’s Home version which also has a built in setup for wireless networking.

The user can do his work easily by the use of the two GHz central processing unit from Intel which is the Duo processor which takes the advantage of the Video Chipset from Intel’s GMA Series. The display of the Toshiba Satellite A300-1RR (PSAG9E-01C00XEN) model is a remarkable 15.4 inches with a WXGA resolution of 1280 x 800. The ram of the device is a three GB one which is quite ok for a device of this specification. The hard disc capacity of the device is two hundred and fifty gigabytes and also has an optical drive which is a DVD Multi drive which is double layered.

Another striking aspect about the display is that it is a TruBrite ‘WXGA’ TFT which is a high brightness screen of internal resolution, 1,280 x 800. The graphics card is from Intel and is of the model ‘GMA’ 4500 MHD. Wi-Fi connectivity is another important feature of this device from electronics giant Toshiba which is also compatible with the LAN networks.

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The Sony Vaio VGN-P19WN/Q is a small laptop from Sony Corp. According to Sony this one is neither a laptop nor a notebook, it is a ‘UMPC’ which means an ultra portable personal computer. This Sony P series laptop has a high definition screen which will be a delight to watch. The resolution of this screen is a mouth watering 1600×768. Moreover it has a very compact size, and it weighs just six hundred and twenty five grams.

The device has a broad aspect ratio which will allow the user to open several windows at once. The battery backup of this device is three hours which is quite good for a laptop of this size and weight. The keyboard is again small sized but is very comfortable to use. The operating system of this device is Windows Vista Business service pack one. The colour of the cover is Black which provides the elegance and style for the device. The Sony Vaio VGN-P19WN/Q notebook uses an eight inch screen and LCD technology with LED. The capacity of the Hard Drive is sixty GB which has a speed of four thousand two hundred rpms.

One of the major significances of this device is its processor from Intel which has a speed of 1.33 GHz.  Overall the Sony Vaio VGN-P19WN/Q is a device which will take the market in its hands with both the quality as well as the features.

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The Eee 1008HA is a newbie which has yet to be launched by Asus. As netbooks are gaining more popularity and are available at a low cost, ASUS has come up with the Eee 1008HA the new netbook which is only 1 inch thick, weighs 1.1kg and is the quintessence of advanced mobile computing. It is one of the lightest weighing Asus netbooks and is also ultra slim. It comes in pearl white case which also lends the computer a captivating and fashionable appearance.

It is featured with a desktop application bar which is called as Eee Docking. It offers a group of software which consists of Eee Sharing and Eee Arena. The Eee sharing software makes synchronizing it with other computes or netbooks for sharing messages, documents and other contents and Eee Arena is used to access various contents and features including radio stations, games, magazines, songs etc. The Eee 1008HA is also featured with a 92% scale unit keyboard which is user friendly and convenient to use with a properly placed right shift key. Essentially, it is considered a follow up to the stylish Asus Eee PC S101 netbook. The 1008HA also includes, a multi touch track pad, 1.3 mega pixel webcam, Digital Array Mic, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and also 3.75G and WiMAX connectivity. It is also equipped with SRS Premium Sound Technology for perfect sound quality. The screen size is 10 to 12 inches.

The Acer eMachine e510 is an all purpose laptop that offers performance and speed at affordable price. This notebook has a slim design and pleasing configuration, but it is not meant for playing sophisticated games, which demand hi-end graphics adapter and CPU.

The processor installed in the E510 is the Intel Celeron with a FSB @ 533 MHz, clock speed of 2.13 GHz, and 1MB of cache. The processor is backed by 2 GBs of RAM, which gives it enough power to handle complex tasks. This laptop can run HD videos @ 720p smoothly; process photos and delivers hi-fi audio. The only grey area is its highly reflective display and graphic chip. Because of the reflective LCD it becomes hard to concentrate on the data. Apart from this, the Intel GMA X3100, which is a low end video adapter, limits the level of game play and other graphic intensive applications.

But this doesn’t mean that the e510 is not worth buying. If you are only interested in doing your office work, enjoying multimedia content and playing low-end games, then the Acer eMachine E520 is an ideal solution. It also has an additional VGA port, which can be used to send video output to an external device such as an HD Ready TV-set with a VGA input port. E510 comes with a preinstalled Linux OS on its SATA HDD. This notebook may create some problems while installing or running Windows OS. So this device is intended only for Linux enthusiasts.

As technology develops, people feel compelled to buy the latest gadgets. That’s why nowadays the technically savvy are leaning towards tablet PC’s and leaving their desktops and laptops behind. Here we’ll give exposure to the Fujitsu-Siemens Lifebook T5010 which dazzles with its unmatched and unbeatable appearance.

Apart from its great appearance, the Lifebook T5010 has some impressive attributes which should be mentioned. The device incorporates an Intel Core 2 Duo processor which works at the speed of 2.26 GHz. This advanced processor is very rarely found in tablet PC’s. The Lifebook T5010 is brilliantly intelligent, thanks to its 80GB hard disk which is equal to the hard disk of a normal computer. For excellent speeds, the product has a notable 2GB RAM which is more than sufficient.

This model uses Windows Vista Business as its operating system, being the latest from Windows. A user can also utilize its Bluetooth for the purpose of file transferring. Most importantly, the battery back up of the gadget has in-built standard 6-cell Li-ion batteries. So those who want to experience a different and advanced product should go and check out the Fujitsu-Siemens Lifebook T5010.

Hunting for a device, which has beauty with brains? Then the answer is Sony VAIO VGN-CR313H/B. Undoubtedly this device is extremely beautiful as its super sleek glossy black body steals your heart at first glance.

The gadget is available in the similar shape but still its uniqueness is noticeable. Apart from an unbelievable appearance it has excellent and tremendous features and attributes as well to deliver. Let’s begin with the basics ones. Sony VAIO VGN-CR313H/B incorporates a T2370 Intel Duo core processor which works with an unmatched speed of 1.73.GHz. The system bus of the unit delivers the speed of 533 MHz which is very promising and impressive.

In the memory department Sony VAIO VGN-CR313 does a fantastic job, all thanks to its built in memory of 1 GB which is accompanied by the hard drive of Serial ATA160 GB. This much of hard disk is very rarely found in a laptop and its actually double than the hard drive of a general desk top. For all the DVD and CD users the unit also incorporates a DVD writer which can writer both a DVD as well as a CD. To work and to navigate the device properly as user need a bigger and a brighter view. And this primary requirement is fulfilled by its 14.1 inches WXGA screen which delivers the clarity of 1280 x 800 pixels.

Apart from the basic necessities the laptop is renowned for its unbelievable graphics and incredible sound. All the credit for this goes to its built in Intel GMA X3100 (graphic card) and speakers. So this unit is must for all the computer savvy’s out there.

Samsung is one of the best brands in the consumer electronics and that’s why it receives so much attention for its latest trend-setting gadgets. Recently Samsung introduced its i900 Omnia smartphone, which boasts a bundle of character and personality. The 3.2 “ touch screen displays the visuals in a nifty manner. It not only supports Quad-band GSM but also a 3G network with HSDPA 7.2 Mbps. It operates on Windows Mobile 6.1 professional system.

The smartphone has a storage capacity of 8 to 16 GB but it can be expanded with a micro SD card. The QWERTY keyboard with an optical joystick, which virtually functions like a mouse, will make your navigation much easier. The Samsung I900 Omnia has a slim body which has been polished with great sophistication. The 5 megapixel auto focus camera has built-in face tracking, smile detection and a geotagging system for tagging photos.

Apart from the standard stereo Bluetooth technology and USB connection, you can tune into the FM radio with RDS which would give you an above average audio quality to calm your senses. With its sleek looks, great features, fast response and performance, it’s no wonder this phone is making headlines and grabbing up people’s attention.

The latest edition to the MiLeap series by HCL is the MiLeap V notebook PC, currently going for around £400. It uses the latest Microsoft operating system, Vista Home Premium. The laptop has also been preloaded with Microsoft Works and anti-virus from Kasperksy. The WiFi network installed on the PC is detected through the WPA and quite strong for an ultra mobile PC.

The hardware specifications for the latest product marketed by HCL are given below:

800 MHz Intel A110 processor which is ultra mobile along with an L2 cache with a space of 512 KB.
. 1024 MB DDR2 SDRAM
. A 2.5 inch SATA hard disk with a storage space of 80 GB and a transfer rate of 5200 rpm.
. 7-inch touch screen (WVGA LED) which supports a resolution of 1024X600 which is further empowered by 16.7 million colours.
. A couple of 2.0 USB slots.
. Wireless LAN connection with Bluetooth facility.
. VGA port.
. A battery pack of 3 cell lithium-ion which has a backup capability of up to 2.2 hours when on WiFi.
. A 4-in-1 memory card reader.
. A CF card slot.
. An RJ 45 100/10 Mbps Ethernet LAN port.
. A 1.3 MegaPixel camera.
. Built in Microphones.
. A plastic stylus stored in the silio which is located at the right hand corner of the screen.
. A touchpad with 2 buttons.
. A couple of build in stereo speakers.
. A weight of less than a kilogram.

The notebook PC has such a small size that one gets amazed when seeing it for the first time. The exterior body made of sparkling plastic only adds to the favourable first impression. The 7 inch LED screen with touch support is sharp and bright and has a resolution of 1024X600. The internal speakers in the notebook PC ensure the flow of some smooth sound. The 80 GB space in the HDD offers plenty of storage area. Overall the MiLeap represents a nice effort by HCL to compete with popular UMPCs, such as the HTC X9500 or the Samsung Q1B Ultra. However, only time will tell us if the company’s efforts have been successful.