Sony VAIO VGN-FW350J/B 16.4-Inch Laptop Review

Sony VAIO VGN-FW350J/B Technical Details:

* Portable multimedia powerhouse in black with extra-wide 16.4-inch screen, Dolby Sound Room audio, and HDMI output

* 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor, 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB RAM (8 GB max), and Blu-ray read/write drive (plus DVD/CD burner)

* Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth (with stereo A2DP), Gigabit Ethernet, and Intel 4500MHD graphics (1750 MB shared)

* Connectivity: three USB 2.0, one FireWire, ExpressCard/34 slot, Memory Stick/SD card readers, HDMI A/V out, VGA monitor output

* Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 64-bit) and Sony multimedia software

Price: $1,010.99 on Amazon.com


Pros:

This is a great laptop in terms of performance and price. Firstly, it comes with a very clear display and huge laptop wide speakers that provide a great user experience.

It also comes with a big hard drive of 320 GB, and has 4 GB of RAM plus a Blue Ray Read/Write drive. The Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor is great even though not the best available on the market. This computer allows you to play most games, and comes with a lot of useful capabilities like Bluetooth, Quad-Mode Wi-Fi, HDMI out, 3 USB 2.0 ports, and memory stick/card reader.


Cons:

A little too big, so it may be uncomfortable for some to carry around. Also, it comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 and it is incompatible with certain pieces of software.

At the incredible price of just $1,010.99, this laptop is great for personal and work use, making it a real bargain.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Apple MacBook Pro MB604LL/A 17-Inch Laptop Review

Apple MacBook Pro MB604LL/A Technical Details:

* Built-in lithium-polymer battery. Up to 8 hours of wireless productivity.

* NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics processor and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor; Glossy display

* 320GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; 512MB of GDDR3 memory

* 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 memory; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB

* SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

Price: $2,794.00 on Amazon.com

Pros:

This great looking laptop has a 17 inch screen, is thinner and lighter than its predecesors and more stronger and durable, while it weighs only 6.6 pounds - battery included. The battery lasts longer, and the new NVIDIA graphics card makes for a great display, making even the most demanding games to work like a treat.

The display screen looks incredible, covered with a pane of glass that makes it look shiny and much more reflective as previous generations.

Concerning battery life, the built-in lithium-polymer battery allows an incredible 8 hours of wireless usage, making this one of the best batteries on a laptop computer today.

The overall technical details make this for an incredible choice whether you want to use it for playing the latest games, watching HD movies, or for internet browsing.

Cons:

It does come with a lot of sample software, and some may be annoying or simply useless for your needs. Also, the price can be a bit steep at $2,794.00 although if you can afford it, we strongly advise you purchase this computer.

Rating: 5 of 5 stars