Lenovo ThinkPad X200s

The ThinkPad X200s notebook combines thin and light design with powerful functionality. It is reinforced with Lenovo's signature carbon and glass fiber top cover roll cage to provide ultra-light design with extra strength to exceed the rigors of mobile computing environments, helping make it Lenovo's lightest ThinkPad notebook to date.
It is also equipped with up to 128 GB solid state drive storage, LED backlit displays, and ultra-wideband functionality as well as Bluetooth connectivity for an exceptional computing experience.


Lenovo ThinkPad X200s Specifications:

- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 1.86 GHz (6MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB)
- Chipset: Intel GS45
- Memory: 2GB DDR3 1067MHz (1x 2048MB) (can support up to 4GB of DDR3 Memory @ 800/1067MHz)
- Hard Drive: 7200RPM 160GB Hitachi Travelstar (HTS722016K9SA00 ) SATA
- Screen: 12.1" widescreen 1440x900 LCD, 250 nits of brightness
- No built-in Optical Drive (need X200 UltraBase for this capability)
- GPU: Intel X4500 Integrated Graphics
- Network/Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300 (802.11 a/b/g/n) 1Gb Ethernet Card, Bluetooth, Wireless USB, WiMax (optional), 56 Kbps modem (optional).
- Inputs: 95 Key Keyboard with Three Button Touchpoint
- Buttons: Power, ThinkVantage, Volume Up and Down, Mute, and WiFi/Bluetooth On/Off Switch.
- Slots:ExpressCard/54mm, SD card reader (5-in-1 media card reader optional, not installed)
- Battery: Nine Cell Cylindrical (4-cell, 6-cell and 9-cell options)
- Weight:

* 4-cell battery ~ 2.6 lbs
* 6-cell battery ~ 3.0 lbs
* 9-cell battery ~ 3.3 lbs

Pros:

* Surprisingly good performance from a low voltage processor
* Runs very cool and quiet thanks to unique fan design
* New WXGA+ widescreen display and extra width means more keyboard space and can fit enough on the screen for dual-window viewing
* Great battery life, close to 9-hours with conservative usage on the 9-cell battery
* Very sturdy notebook built to last with mag-alloy case, magnesium internal roll-cage and carbon-glass fibre lid protection

Cons:

* No built-in high-definition video output port such as HDMI, DVI or Display Port
* No touchpad available, just TouchPoint
* No built-in optical drive
* Costs $500 more than the X200

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Lenovo IdeaPad Y530

The IdeaPad Y530 has some amazing features to offer consumers in a budget laptop systems. It uses the Intel GM45 chipset that gives it some amazing features one wouldn't expect in a low cost PC such as speedy DDR3 memory, draft-n wireless support and newer integrated graphics.

Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 Specifications

* Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 32-bit)
* Intel Core 2 Duo processor P7350 (2GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
* 15.4" WXGA Glossy Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
* 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 x 1GB, supports up to 4GB)
* NVIDIA GeForce 9300M with 256MB VRAM
* 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
* Dual Layer CD/DVD Recordable
* 1.3 megapixel integrated camera
* Sound: 4 speakers and 1 sub-woofer (Dolby Home Theater)
* Modem, 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 5100AGN
* Weight: 6.65 lb. including battery
* Dimensions: 14.2" x 10.3" x 1.2"-1.4" (360mm x262mm x 29-36mm)
* Warranty: 1 year system and 1 year battery
* 6-cell 5200mAh 57Wh battery


Pros
* Fast DDR3 Memory
* Good performance for the price
* Large Hard Drive

Cons
* Weak NVIDIA 9300M graphics card
* Lower Grade Intel Processor
* Overly reflective screen
* No Blu-ray option

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Fujitsu Lifebook P8020

Fujitsu P8020 notebook is a ultraportable small size notebook with 12.1" LCD with the notebook weighing a little less that 3 lb. It is neither cheap nor very powerful.


Fujitsu Lifebook P8020 Specs
* Size: 11.2 x 8.3 x 1.6 inches
* Weight: 2.92 pounds
* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo U9400 at 1.4 GHz with 2MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB
* Operating System: Windows Vista Business with SP1
* Display: 12.1 inch WXGA (1280 x 800 pixels) Glossy Crystal View Display with built in Webcam
* Graphics: Integrated Intel GMA X4500
* Memory: 2 GB DDR3 800 MHz RAM, 2 GB Intel Turbo Memory
* Hard Drive: 160 GB SATA Hard Drive, 5400 RPM
* Wireless: Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Integrated Bluetooth
* Optical Drive: DVD + / - RW DL
* Battery: 6 Cell Lithium ion Battery, 8700 mAh
* Ports: 3 USB v2.0 ports, Ethernet port, VGA out, Firewire, SD card reader, Headphone and Mic jacks, a PCMCIA slot


Pros
* Nice Display quality
* Excellent cooling system
* Very Portable
* Nice Battery Life

Cons
* Slightly overpriced
* Display cover could be more rigid
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HP Compaq 2230s notebook

Business on the Move. The HP Compaq 2230s Notebook PC features a 12.1-inch diagonal display, the latest Intel® Core™2 Duo processors, and wireless technologies to make this mobile device a must-have for professionals on the go.


HP Compaq 2230s specifications
* Windows XP Professional
* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26GHz)
* 2GB 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM (maximum capacity 8GB)
* 160GB Toshiba HDD (5400rpm)

* 12.1" diagonal widescreen glossy TFT LCD display at 1280x 800 (WXGA, glossy)
* Intel 4500MHD Integrated Graphics
* 8x DVD (+/-R double layer) drive
* Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/g/n)
* Bluetooth 2.0
* Dimensions: 13.3 x 9.7 x 1.21”
* Weight: 3lbs 14.6oz, 4lbs 11.4oz with AC adapter
* 65W 100-240V AC adapter
* 4-cell (37Wh) Lithium Ion battery

Pros
* Solid keyboard
* Nice Keyboard and Touchpad
* VGA and HDMI output with Intel 4500MHD integrated graphics
* Excellent cooling system
* Availabile with Windows XP for customers who still want it

Cons
* Flexible chassis
* Cheap Build Quality
* 4-cell battery option only

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