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Laptop reviews and tipsIn this laptop reviews of current Laptop computers that might just meet the needs for you small business computer or home base business computer. This page will constantly be updated as laptop systems change and improve over time and laptop reviews will change as this occurs. Although you have to keep a budget in mind try your best to buy the system that will provide you with a true business or home IT solution and that will last you at least a few years before you have to replace it. Here are few examples of budget laptop reviews: Most of these manufactures try to produce quality systems for as little as possible however that often involves tradeoffs in hardware or software features. Below are the best value based notebook PC computers available for under $650 Laptop reviews are based upon research and experience. 1) Toshiba Satellite A215-S6804 Toshiba is not well known as a budget computer manufacturer, but their Satellite A215-S6804 has a lot to offer from Toshiba and packs in an AMD Athlon 64 X2 TL-60 dual core mobile processor. This has a bit of a drawback of a larger power draw that gives the Satellite a slightly lower battery life, but most people can handle this. The truly amazing part about the system though is the inclusion of an extremely large 250GB hard drive that provides plenty of space for programs or digital media. 2) Acer Aspire AS5520-5891 Acer has two big advantages over many other laptops on this list. The first is that the system is priced a bit lower than many other budget notebooks. This makes it more affordable yet it doesn't sacrifice much in terms of performance or features. For example, most budget notebooks use 2GB of DDR2 memory. Acer provides the Aspire AS5500-5891 with 3GB of memory that lets it handle memory intensive programs and multitasking better than other budget laptops. The AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-57 is fairly standard for the market segment as is the 160GB hard drive. Acer does not provide much in terms of software with the system that probably helps to reduce the costs. 3) Lenovo 3000 Y410. This notebook uses a slightly smaller 14.1-inch wide display that helps reduce the size and weight. This makes it very portable for a notebook system without sacrificing on performance. It comes with a fairly standard lineup of specs such as a Pentium Dual-Core T2330, 2GB of DDR2, 160GB hard drive and dual layer DVD burner. It does feature a unique scroll media controller that works well both with media applications and general applications. Lenovo – is the form IBM line of laptops and desktops. The Laptop reviews listed here are higher end business solutions and will cost more money most likely but they might a better IT solution for engineering or higher end applications. These systems can be good Desktop replacements which is a growing segment in the portable notebook market. These systems include more features and functions that make them competitive with full sized computers. Most even incorporate desktop components inside them. Based on my research and experience, here are the top desktop replacement Laptop reviews. 1) The Dell XPS or Dell Precision line offer a line of performance and most of these system offer LCD’s that range from 14.1” up to 17” depending on which model you choice. The graphics cards offer memory from 256 Mb and more. Also standard ram starts with 1 Gig upgradeable to 8 Gig a optional DVD dual layer burner. All these system offer a dual core Intel processor starting at 2.2 GHz which can be upgraded. These systems offer hard drives starting at 80 Gig along with software packages. The start price of these system mobile computer starts around $1500.00 2) HP Compaq 8710p and 8510w mobile workstation offer LCD’s that range from 15.4” up to 17” depending on which model you choice. The graphics cards offer memory from 256 Mb and more. Also standard ram starts with 1 Gig upgradeable to 8 Gig a optional DVD dual layer burner. All these system offer a dual core Intel processor starting at 2.2 GHz which can be upgraded. These systems offer hard drives starting at 250 Gig along with software packages. The start price of these system mobile computer starts around $1450.00 3) Lenovo ThinkPad W500 mobile workstation offer LCD’s that range from 15.4” The graphics cards offer memory from 512 Mb and more. Also standard ram starts with 1 Gig upgradeable to 8 Gig a optional DVD dual layer burner. All these system offer a dual core Intel processor starting at 2.8 GHz which can be upgraded. These systems offer hard drives starting at 100 Gig along with software packages. The start price of these system mobile computer starts around $1630.00. Another model is also offered the W700 which offer even more options but for almost double the price. Other related web pagesLaptop basics About the basics of Laptop systems and things you should keep in mind. Desktop computer basics About the basics of Desktop systems and things you should keep in mind. Desktop review This is a brief review of various Desktop systems and some tips to consider for purchase. Workstation review This is a brief review of various Workstation systems to consider for purchase. Server basicsServer basics for small or home base business. Server reviewServer review and tips for small or home base business. 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