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Desktop-replacement laptops Updated December 14, 2005 When you decided to work from home, you envisioned yourself taking calls and answering e-mail poolside. But instead you're brushing away the morning's Cheerios to even get at your computer, which is permanently parked on the kitchen table. Now is the time to consider a desktop-replacement laptop: something comfortable enough to work on all day, but in a package portable enough to make any space in your house--even, dare we say it, the backyard--into your office. All of these systems offer big, bright screens, full-size keyboards, and the freedom to roam throughout your home. If your office is also your living room, adding a TV tuner to the HP Pavilion zd8000, Sony VAIO VGN-A190, or Dell Inspiron 9300, will turn your computer into an entertainment hub. And all five models include Wi-Fi functionality, so if you set up a wireless network, you can truly work anywhere. Just be sure to wear sunscreen when you're out by the pool. |
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HP Pavilion dv8000 |
Dell Latitude D810 |
Dell Inspiron 9300 |
Sony VAIO VGN-A690 |
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| Review date | October 31, 2005 | February 25, 2005 | May 3, 2005 | June 24, 2005 |
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7.0
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7.8
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7.5
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| Review summary | In addition to a pleasing design, a good basic set of multimedia features, and solid performance, the HP Pavilion dv8000 has a competitive price that undercuts much of the competition. | With upgraded specs and a sturdier design, the Latitude D810 is a smart choice for businesses in search of a well-rounded desktop replacement. | The Dell Inspiron 9300 packs advanced multimedia features and blazing performance for gaming and home or business applications. | Though it relies heavily on its accessories, the Sony VAIO VGN-A690 successfully delivers TV, DVR, stereo, DVD player, and high-performance PC functions in one big laptop. |
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| Product series | N/A | See all products in this series | See all products in this series | See all products in this series |
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| User comments | 7.1 Very good (from 67 users) | 7.7 Very good (from 34 users) | 7.4 Very good (from 178 users) | 7.9 Very good (from 14 users) |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 15.6 in x 11.1 in x 1.8 in | 14.2 in x 10.2 in x 1.7 in | 15.5 in x 11.3 in x 1.7 in | 16 in x 11 in x 1.8 in |
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| Weight | 8.1 lbs | 8.2 lbs | 7.7 lbs | 8.8 lbs |
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| Processor | AMD Turion 64 1.8 GHz | Intel Pentium M 755 / 1.73 GHz | Intel Pentium M 750 / 1.86 GHz | Intel Pentium M 750 / 1.86 GHz |
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| Cache Memory | 512 KB - L2 cache | 2 MB - L2 cache | 2 MB - L2 cache | 2 MB - L2 cache |
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| RAM | 512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM | 512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM | 512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz ( 2 x 256 MB ) | 1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz - PC2-4200 ( 2 x 512 MB ) |
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| Hard Drive | 80 GB | 40 GB - 5400 rpm | 60 GB - 5400 rpm | 100 GB - 5400 rpm |
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| Optical Storage | Info unavailable | CD-ROM | DVD-ROM - Integrated | DVD?RW (+R DL) |
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| Graphics Controller | 128 MB | ATI Mobility Radeon x600 - 128 MB | ATI Mobility Radeon X300 - 256 MB | ATI Mobility Radeon x600 - 128 MB |
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| Networking | - IEEE 802.11 b/g , - Fast Ethernet , - Ethernet | - Fast Ethernet , Network adapter - Ethernet , - Gigabit Ethernet | - IEEE 802.11g , - Fast Ethernet , - IEEE 802.11b , Network adapter - Ethernet | Network adapter - Ethernet , - IEEE 802.11g , - IEEE 802.11b , - IEEE 802.11a , - Gigabit Ethernet , - Fast Ethernet |
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| Battery | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
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| OS Provided | Info unavailable | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition |
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| Product name | HP Pavilion dv8000 | Dell Latitude D810 | Dell Inspiron 9300 | Sony VAIO VGN-A690 |
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