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With high-end discrete graphics, a full-size keyboard, and a powerful Intel Pentium 4 processor, the HP Compaq Business Notebook nx9500 delivers the performance of a high-end desktop within the footprint of a notebook. But because of the large, 17-inch display and the extra heat shields required by the units desktop processor, this notebook weighs almost […]

The Toshiba Satellite P25-S676 offers a 3.4-GH Intel Pentium 4 processor with HyperThreading technology, 512MB PC2700 DDR SDRAM, and 80GB hard drive, a DVD-Super Multi drive, integrated Wi-Fi (802.11a/g), and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004. The system also includes component out, TV tuner, and a gorgeous 17-inch widescreen display.

ZIFFPAGE TITLEAt a Glance Company:Sony Corp., www.sonystyle.comPrice:$2,999.99 directSpec Data:1.1-GHz Intel ULV Pentium M, 512MB DDR SDRAM, 20GB hard drive, 64MB Intel 855GME graphics, 802.11g wireless, two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire port, 10.4-inch display, 1.8-pound system weight (2.6-pound travel weight), Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Pros:Light as a feather. Razor-thin. Great design.Cons:Cramped keyboard. Steep price.Bottom Line:The […]

The Fujitsu LifeBook S2020 has kept the thin-and-light profile of the companys S2000 family, while upping the horsepower with AMDs new low-voltage processor, the 1.6-GHz Mobile Athlon XP-M 2100+. But the real story lies in its wireless performance: It delivered some of the best results weve seen. The 4.3-pound S2020 incorporates a bright 13.3-inch screen […]

ZIFFPAGE TITLEAt a Glance Company:Hewlett-Packard Co., www.hp.comPrice:$1,648 directSpec Data:3.0-GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4; 384MB DDR SDRAM; 60GB, 4,200-rpm hard drive; ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 (128MB); DVD+RW drive; 802.11g wireless; three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire port; 5-in-1 memory card reader; 15.4-inch, 1280-by-800 WXGA display; 8.41-pound system weight (10.01-pound travel weight); Microsoft Windows XP Home. Pros:Affordable […]

Digital Innovations deserves its name for taking wireless to another realm—but the company still needs to improve its products. The DI Neuros 20GB HD MP3 Digital Audio Computer has a 20GB hard drive, as well as five preset buttons for tuning in to your favorite FM stations. The innovation is that the device can scan […]

Last year, Samsung took its CD writing speed to 32X. This year, the company improved its technology, pushing speeds to a whopping 48X with the Samsung SM-348 CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive ($130 street). Updated from the SM-332, the SM-348 gives you faster burn speeds and read times. It offers speeds of 24X for rewriting, 16X for […]