Dell Inspiron 15 (1545) 15.6-Inch Laptop Notebook (Jet Black)

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Dell Inspiron 1545 Intel Pentium T4200 2GHz 15.6" Screen Intel GMA X4500HD. 4GB Ram 320GB Hard Drive. Intel GMA X4500HD 9 Cell Battery DVD/RW Drive CAM Vista Home Premium Jet Black Dell Recertified 6 Months+ warranty from Dell

  • Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/1MB cache) 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz (2 DIMMs)

  • 250 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability

  • 15.6 WXGA Laptop Screen Display with TrueLife Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500MHD

  • Dell 1397 802.11B/G Wireless Mini Card Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic

  • 4 Cell Primary Battery 65W AC Adapter 1Yr Ltd Warranty




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HP Pavilion DV9334US 17" NOTEBOOK LAPTOP PC (Intel Core 2 Duo T5300 1.73GHz/2MB L2 Cache 2GB RAM 160GB HDD/WIRELESS/CAMERA/ ATSC-NTSC TV TUNER w/Remote and Receiver/ 512MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600/Vista Home Premium)

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PROCESSOR
Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5300 1.73GHz
2MB L2 Cache

MEMORY
2048MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Max Memory: 2GB

HARD DRIVE
160GB (5400RPM) SATA
MULTIMEDIA DRIVE
Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

DIGITAL MEDIA
5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader

HP FINISH & FEATURES
HP Imprint Finish & HP Pavilion WebCam with Integrated Microphone

DISPLAY
17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition BrightView Widescreen (1440 x 900)

VIDEO GRAPHICS
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 w/ Up to 512MB (discrete)

COMMUNICATION
High speed 56k modem

NETWORK CARD
Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)

WIRELESS
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

KEYBOARD
101-key compatible Notebook keyboard with scroll bar and integrated numeric keypad
2 Quick Launch Buttons (HP Quick Play Menu and DVD)

POINTING DEVICE
Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad

SOUND
Altec Lansing

PC CARD SLOTS
1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)

EXTERNAL PORTS
4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
1 Headphone out w/SPDIF Digital Audio
1 microphone-in
1 HDMI
1 VGA (15-pin)
1 TV-Out (S-video)
1 RJ-11 (modem)
1 RJ-45 (LAN)
1 Expansion Port 3
1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin)
1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver)
DIMENSIONS
15.16 (L) X 11.65" (W) X 1.57"(H)

WEIGHT
7.7 lbs

POWER
90W AC Adapter
8-Cell Lithium-Ion battery

OPERATING SYSTEM
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

  • Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5300 1.73GHz/2MB L2 Cache 2048MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)

  • 160GB (5400RPM) SATASuper Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer

  • HP Imprint Finish & HP Pavilion WebCam with Integrated Microphone

  • 17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition BrightView Widescreen (1440 x 900) 512MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 (discrete)

  • Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network ConnectionWindows Vista Home Premium




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Toshiba Satellite Notebook Computer A135-S4527

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15.4" Diagonal TruBrite Widescreen High-Def Display This brilliant 1280 x 800 (WXGA) high-gloss screen is big enough to let you multitask with open windows see all the spreadsheet columns you want plus get full enjoyment from movies photos and games too. Wireless Connectivity. Make every wireless hotspot in the world your personal oasis_staying in touch with your pals your family or the office doing Web research shopping online blogging checking news feeds or instant-messaging your growing list of friends.

  • 15.4 " Notebook Computer Bundle with WXGA LCD Display and 1280 x 800 Pixel Resolution

  • Loaded with Windows Vista Home Premium 120 GB Hard Drive Capacity Serial ATA Hard Drive Interface and 1 GB SDRAM DDR2 Memory

  • 1.73 Ghz Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2080 Processor with Super-Multi DVD+/-RW Optical Drive Optical Drive

  • Microphone Jack Headphone Jack Mini USB 2.0 Port S-Video Out Serial Port 4.0 USB Ports

  • 802.11b/g Wireless Connectivity 10/100 Ethernet LAN Network Card 56KB Modem




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Sony VPCY21SFX/R VAIO(R) Y Signature Collection Series 13.3" Notebook PC - Red

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Step up to the portable and powerful Sony 13.3" VAIO(R) Y Series notebook. A breeze to carry at just 3.9 pounds (with standard battery) this PC delivers up to 7 hours of battery life for true mobile freedom. Add to that durable magnesium casing and you get a laptop that's perfect for those who are always on the go. 13.3 LED Backlit Display (1366 x 768) Built-in MOTION EYE camera and Microphone with face-tracking technology Intel HD Graphics Intel High Definition Audio Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Bluetooth A2DP (2.1 + EDR) Multimedia Card Reader - MS PRO (Standard/Duo) media slot with MagicGate(TM) functionality ExpressCard / 34 media slot SD media slot Pointing device - Electro-static Touch Pad (Multi-Finger) Ports - 3 x USB 2.0 IEEE1394 (i.LINK) Headphone Output Microphone Input VGA HDMI RJ-45 Ethernet Dimensions - 12.80 (W) x 0.93-1.26 (H) x 8.92 (D) inches Weight - 3.92 pounds (with battery)

  • Box Contents - Sony VPCY21SFX/R Notebook Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery AC power adapter Power Cord; Software Bundle - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Microsoft Office 2010 Starter Norton Internet Security 2010 30-Day Trial Offer 1-Year Limited Warranty

  • Intel Core i3-330UM 1.20GHz Processor

  • 3MB L3 Cache

  • 4GB DDR3 800MHz RAM (8GB max.)

  • 320GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive




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HP g6-1a50us Notebook PC - Silver

Enjoy easy multitasking with the affordable HP Pavilion g6-1a50us Notebook PC. 4GB of memory help you work in multiple applications at once. Watch movies on the 15.6-inch diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED display. Browse the Web from any room and on the go using built-in Wi-Fi plus chat face-to-face over the Internet using the integrated HP webcam. This notebook also looks good with the HP Imprint finish in charcoal grey. Click and scroll easily using the touchpad with multi-gesture support. Share photo slideshows on a big screen: the HDMI port lets you connect the HP Pavilion g6-1a50us Notebook PC to an HD TV. Burn custom labels onto CDs and DVDs using LightScribe Technology plus store thousands of photos right on the hard drive. With the digital media reader simply transfer photos directly from a memory card to your HP laptop. You can also enjoy brilliant colors sharp images and smooth HD video playback with ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD video graphics. Play your favorite music in crystal-clear sound too. This HP laptop has SRS Premium Sound with Altec Lansing speakers.

  • VISION Technology from AMD with AMD Athlon II Dual-Core Processor for Notebook PCs P360

  • 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 DIMM) Maximum supported = 8GB

  • 320GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA)

  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

  • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 Graphics with up to 1917MB total graphics memory



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Sony VAIO(R) VPCEA47FX/P 14" Notebook PC - Pink

Choose from eye-catching colors and subtly patterned lids to attractive neutral tones that look truly unique. The EA series notebook is artistically designed to help you creatively express your unique sense of style like no other notebook can. This new Sony EA series has everything from portability performance to multimedia entertainment in a colorful 14" HD widescreen notebook. An Intel Core i3 processor and Blu-ray Disc drive give you smart performance and amazing picture quality all in a sleek up-market design. 14 Widescreen LED Backlit Display (1366 x 768) Built-in MOTION EYE camera and Microphone Intel HD Graphics Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive Intel High Definition Audio with Dolby Home Theater Technology Wi-Fi Intel 802.11 b/g/n WLAN Bluetooth Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN WiDi Ready - Intel Wireless Display Technology (requires the Optional Netgear PTV1000 Push2TV Wireless TV Adapter and TV with HDMI or Composite AV input) Multimedia Card Reader - MS PRO (Standard/Duo) media slot & SD media slot ExpressCard/34 slot Keyboard 86-keys & Electro-static Touch Pad (Multi-Finger) Ports - 4 x USB 2.0 1 x eSATA Headphone Output Microphone Input VGA HDMI RJ-45 Ethernet Dimensions - 13.62 (W) x 1.08 (H) x 9.40 (D) inches Weight - 5.2 pounds (with High Capacity Battery)

  • Sony VPCEA47FX/P Notebook High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (up to 5 hours)

  • Intel Core i3-380M 2.53GHz Dual-Core Processor

  • 3MB Smart Cache

  • 4GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM (8GB max.)

  • 640GB SATA Hard Drive

  • AC power adapter Power Cord; Software Bundle - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

  • Microsoft Office 2010 Starter (purchase a Product Key to activate a full Microsoft Office 2010 suite)

  • Norton Internet Security 2011 30-Day Trial Offer 1-Year Limited Warranty



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Lenovo T410S I5-560M 14.1-Inch Notebook Computer

Lenovo ThinkPad T410s 2901ATU Notebook - Core i5 i5-560M 2660MHz - 14.1" 2901ATU 41

  • Box Contents - Lenovo ThinkPad T410s 2901-ATU 6-cell Li-on Battery Pack (up to 4.8 hours) AC Adapter;

  • Intel Core i5-560M 2.66GHz Processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.20GHz

  • 3MB Intel Smart Cache

  • 2GB PC3-8500 1066MHz DDR3 RAM (8GB max)

  • 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive

  • Software Bundle - Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Year Limited Warranty



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Sony VPCX135KX/N VAIO(R) X Signature Series 11.1" Notebook PC - Gold

Experience a new kind of computing freedom with the VAIO(R) X Series laptop. Supplied with both a standard and large capacity battery it delivers extra long battery life. And add to the mix Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband durable carbon-fiber casing and integrated GPS and the result is a notebook that redefines the benchmark on ultra-mobility. 11.1 LED Backlit Display (1366 x 768) Built-in MOTION EYE camera and Microphone with face-tracking technology Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500 Intel High Definition Audio Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Bluetooth A2DP (2.1 + EDR) Built-in Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband (subscription required) Built-in GPS Multimedia Card Reader - MS PRO (Standard/Duo) media slot with MagicGate(TM) functionality SD media slot Pointing device - Electro-static Touch Pad (Multi-Finger) Ports - 2 x USB 2.0 Headphone Output RJ-45 Ethernet Dimensions - 10.95 (W) x 0.55 (H) x 7.29 (D) inches Weight - 1.60 pounds (with standard battery)

  • Box Contents - Sony VPCX135KX/N Notebook Standard & Large Capacity Lithium-ion Battery AC power adapter Power Cord; Software Bundle - Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit Microsoft Office 2010 Starter Norton Internet Security 2010 30-Day Trial Offer 1-Year Limited Warranty

  • Intel Atom Z550 2.00GHz Processor

  • 512kB L2 Cache 533MHz FSB

  • 2GB DDR2 533MHz RAM (2GB max.)

  • 128GB PATA SSD



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VAIO VPCEA43FX/WI 14" LED Notebook - Core i3 i3-380M 2.53 GHz

Sony VAIO VPCEA43FX/WI 14" LED Notebook - Core i3 i3-380M 2.53 GHz VPCEA43FX/WI 41

  • Box Contents - Sony VPCEA43FX/WI Notebook High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (up to 5 hours)

  • Intel Core i3-380M 2.53GHz Dual-Core Processor

  • 3MB Smart Cache

  • 4GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM (8GB max.)

  • 320GB SATA Hard Drive

  • AC power adapter Power Cord; Software Bundle - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

  • Norton Internet Security 2011 30-Day Trial Offer 1-Year Limited Warranty

  • Microsoft Office 2010 Starter (purchase a Product Key to activate a full Microsoft Office 2010 suite)



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Sony Vaio VPCEB35FX/WI 15.5" Notebook (2.40 GHz Intel Core i3-370M Processor 4 GB RAM 500 GB Hard Drive Blu-ray Disc Player Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit)

Sony VAIO VPCEB35FX/WI Laptop Computer With the Sony VAIO VPCEB35FX/WI Laptop Computer you will enjoy performance and multimedia entertainment in an affordable 15.5" widescreen laptop with integrated number pad. Add to that an Intel® Core™ i3 processor loads of RAM and amazing picture quality; you’ll have everything you need in one sleek white package.

  • Box Contents - Sony VPCEB35FX/WI Notebook Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery.



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Toshiba Satellite L675D-S7100 17.3" Notebook PC - Black

Want an extra-large PC for performance like a Desktop computer major Multitasking and high-def entertainment? Toshiba affordable 17.3" Satellite L675 Notebook is a great choice - a grand showcase of Toshiba quality style and value. Driven by an Athlon II Processor from AMD and fast DDR3 memory your Toshiba L675 notebook is poised and ready to apply smart energy-efficient power to almost any task. Use today's popular Software for budgeting or finishing that presentation on the move. Juggle e-mails IMs and your Facebook update at the same time. This PC takes it all in stride. 17.3 diagonal widescreen HD+ TruBrite TFT display (1600 x 900) native resolution Webcam and Microphone ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 with 1917MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory SuperMulti DVD+-R/RW Double Layer Drive with Labelflash Wi-Fi Wireless 802.11b/g/n 10/100 Ethernet LAN Multi-Card Media Reader Ports - 3 x USB 2.0 (2 USB + 1 eSATA/USB) Headphone output Microphone input VGA RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 16.2 (W) x 10.6 (D) x 1.10~1.49 (H) inches Approximate Unit Weight - 6.61 pounds

  • Toshiba L655-S5112 Notebook PC 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery 65W AC Adapter Software Bundle -

  • AMD AthlonTM II Dual-Core Mobile Processor P340

  • 4GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM (8GB max)

  • 500GB (5400 RPM) SATA Hard Drive

  • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Microsoft Office Starter 2010 Norton Internet Security 2011 30-Day Trial 1-Year Limited Warranty



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Toshiba Satellite T235-S1350WH 13.3-Inch Notebook PC - Gemini White

Get laptop-class size and performance plus world-class ultrathin mobility with the Satellite T235 laptop-a sleek stylish PC that gives you all the unplugged power and freedom you need. Weighing less than four pounds and measuring just an inch thin this easy traveler is a cinch to carry. Yet it offers a 13.3" diagonal HD TruBrite widescreen LED display-well-sized for multitasking work or play. Plus it has the horsepower to handle the day’s tasks or evening’s entertainment along with a great communications package to keep you effective and in touch. It also comes with a choice of processors. AMD Neo processors offer tremendous multimedia capabilities. And energy-efficient Intel Pentium processors are ideal for digital entertainment lovers who demand a richer Web experience but expect an exceptional battery life rating too. The Satellite T235 laptop also stands out when it comes to convenience thanks to features like a comfortable raised tile keyboard fast resume built-in HDMI port and Toshiba productivity apps like USB Sleep and Charge. Add premium styling with a Fusion Chrome Finish and you’ve got a machine with a design and a reputation that really gets around.

  • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

  • Intel Pentium U5400 Processor

  • Configured with 4GB DDR3 (max 8GB)

  • 320GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive

  • 13.3" diagonal widescreen HD TruBrite LED backlit TFT LCD display at 1366 x 768 native resolution



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MSI GX660R-060US 15.6" Gaming Notebook

The MSI GX660 includes the world's most advanced Intel Core i7 quad core processor which boasts superior multimedia performance and can retrieve data from Blu-ray disks or update online photo albums twice as fast as conventional dual core notebooks. The processor also comes with Intel's Turbo Boost technology allowing you to power up or down as necessary depending on the load requirements of the task at hand. Advanced graphics card provide a high-definition gaming experience that puts you right in the middle of the action sequences. Delivering full support for Microsoft DirectX 11 the GPU enables richer and true-to-life graphics performance so that you can enjoy immersive games or movies. Superior sound is made up of complex and interconnected elements and MSI worked closely with Dynaudio to identify each one. After a thorough process of cooperative development Dynaudio and MSI created four directions used to develop Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology. The result of this collaboration is the GX660 a notebook for serious gamers who demand extreme audio performance. Continuing the unique design elements of MSI's G-Series notebooks the GX660 is designed to resemble a sports car hood. MSI's white logo is set in the center of the GX660's cover framed by a raised a black diamond trident above a glowing red slash. With clean flowing lines and a beautiful black finish as a base the fiery red lines represent extreme speed - both in the unit's performance and in your experience. With MSI's exclusive Color Film Print Technology the GX660 has a glossy high-end texture that is scratch and water resistant it also serves as the notebook's ultimate protective layer. 15.6 Full HD LED Backlight LCD Display (1920 x 1080 16 - 9 aspect ratio) NVIDIA GTX285M Graphics Card with 1GB DDR5 VRAM Blu-ray & SuperMulti DVD+-R/RW Combo Drive 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Bluetooth 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN (RJ-45 Port) 4-in-1 C

  • Box Contents - MSI GX660R-060US Notebook 9-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (up to 3 hours) AC power adapter; Software Bundle - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 2-Year Limited Warranty (include 1 Year Global Warranty)

  • Intel Core i7-740QM 1.73GHz Processor - 6MB Cache 1333MHz FSB

  • ATi® Radeon® HD 5870 Broadway XT Discrete Graphics Card (DDR5 1GB VRAM)

  • 6GB DDR3 SDRAM (2GB x 3)640GB (320GB x 2) 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive

  • 802.11 b/g/ n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth - Dynaudio Premium Sound Speakers - USB2.0 X 2 USB3.0 X 2 - Blu-Ray Optical Drive Built-in 720p HD webcam - HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output



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Toshiba Satellite T235-S1350RD 13.3-Inch Notebook PC - Gemini Red

Get laptop-class size and performance plus world-class ultrathin mobility with the Satellite T235 laptop-a sleek stylish PC that gives you all the unplugged power and freedom you need. Weighing less than four pounds and measuring just an inch thin this easy traveler is a cinch to carry. Yet it offers a 13.3" diagonal HD TruBrite widescreen LED display-well-sized for multitasking work or play. Plus it has the horsepower to handle the day’s tasks or evening’s entertainment along with a great communications package to keep you effective and in touch. It also comes with a choice of processors. AMD Neo processors offer tremendous multimedia capabilities. And energy-efficient Intel Pentium processors are ideal for digital entertainment lovers who demand a richer Web experience but expect an exceptional battery life rating too. The Satellite T235 laptop also stands out when it comes to convenience thanks to features like a comfortable raised tile keyboard fast resume built-in HDMI port and Toshiba productivity apps like USB Sleep and Charge. Add premium styling with a Fusion Chrome Finish and you’ve got a machine with a design and a reputation that really gets around.

  • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

  • Intel Pentium U5400 Processor

  • Configured with 4GB DDR3 (max 8GB)

  • 320GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive

  • 13.3" diagonal widescreen HD TruBrite LED backlit TFT LCD display at 1366 x 768 native resolution



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Toshiba Satellite T215D-S1150RD 11.6-Inch Notebook PC - Gemini Red

Take off where netbooks leave off with the Satellite T215 laptop a sleek stylish ultrathin PC delivering laptop-like performance plus the mobility and affordability you’re looking for. Weighing less than four pounds and measuring just an inch thin this easy traveler is a cinch to carry-just like a netbook. Yet it offers a larger 11.6" diagonal HD TruBrite widescreen LED display more resources to handle the day’s tasks or evening’s entertainment and a great communications package to keep you effective and in touch. AMD Athlon II Neo processors plus ATI Radeon graphics deliver more horsepower and multimedia capabilities than their popular netbook counterparts-for playing games streaming video and so on. That makes this laptop ideal for digital entertainment lovers who demand a richer Web experience but expect an exceptional battery life rating too. The Satellite T215 laptop also standsout when it comes to convenience thanks to features like a comfortable full-sized raised tile keyboard fast resume built-in HDMI port and exclusive Toshiba apps like USB Sleep and Charge. Add premium styling with a Fusion® Chrome Finish and you’ve got a machine with a design and a reputation that really gets around.

  • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

  • AMD Athlon II Neo Dual-Core Processor K325

  • Configured with 2GB DDR3 (max 8GB)

  • 320GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive

  • 11.6" diagonal widescreen HD TruBrite LED backlit TFT LCD display at 1366 x 768 native resolution



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Acer Computer Aspire AS5542-5416 15.6" Notebook PC - Gemstone Blue


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Purchased here (via J&R) great price on a bluray packing 15" laptop. 16:9 screen is great for watching movies. Screen looks great watched Ratattouie (Pixar) DVD and The Bank Job bluray. Both movies looked great. Sound is Dolby Digital and sounds great on headphones. Built in speakers sound terrible. Via even a cheap pair of headphones the sound is superb. I heard sounds on Ratattouie that I never heard before.



Here's some good news: The HDMI port supports both video (duh) and Audio! Yay! When connecting the HDMI to my receiver the ATI video driver popped up a warning that Audio is not supported. But clicking "help" opened a page basically saying that this is a generic message to warn users that a video card prior to Radeon 2xxx series does not support audio over HDMI but anything later (including the one on this laptop the 4200) DOES in fact support Audio. And a quick test (of those two movies) proved that it was Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. The included movie player from Acer sent 1080p and 5.1 sound out the HDMI and it seems that MS Media player did too. So no additional software is needed to output to 5.1 with both BR and DVD. One final note on movie watching: The Acer movie player worked flawlessly but when I tried MS Media Player it stuttered often and was annoying. Figures. So stick with the included (and set as default player) Acer movie player.



Gaming is NOT recommended. I grabbed the first game disc I had lying around that I had both the disc AND the install key (always hard to find both when you need them) and it was Call of Duty World at War. It was awful. At the default 1024x768 it was an unplayable slide show and at the lowest settings (640x480 and every possible feature set to low) it was still an unplayable 5-10 fps. So that was disappointing but not a show stopper as we already have two high-end gaming computers in the house and really what did I expect for under 6 Benjamins?



I purchased this primarily to have a portable Bluray playing laptop and it fits the bill perfectly. As of this writing (2/1/2010) it is the cheapest Bluray playing laptop on Earth (or that I could find anyway and believe me I spent/wasted a lot of time searching!).



I have another 2-year old Acer Aspire also a 15" widescreen that is heavier with a worse keyboard than this model. I really am happy with the fit and finish of this model. The added keypad makes the keyboard sit left-of-center which takes a little getting used to as does the multi-touch touchpad which is sensitive and hitting it accidently with a 2nd finger causes the mouse to jump around. The vertical scrolling feature on the right of the pad isn't very accurate (had the same problem on my older Acer). We use Toshiba laptops at work and their scrolling feature is definitely better.



Some other non-issues: not many stickers. Not much bloatware at all. Comes with MS Works SE which DOES read and write word and excel files (you just can't set those as the default save/open option). Works SE is advertised based but it gives you the option to purchase the non-ad version. MS Office Student is 60 day trial. The 320GB drive is a single partition (yay!).



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