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Sony VAIO TZ150N (black)
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Sony VAIO TZ150N (black)

Lenovo ThinkPad X300
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Lenovo ThinkPad X300

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Apple MacBook - black (Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard)
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Price $1,609.95 $1,999.00 $1,896.10 $1,185.73 to $1,776.60 $1,799.00
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Release date February 26, 2008 November 14, 2007 April 28, 2008
The Bottom Line Only the high price and sluggish performance detract from Sony's inch-thick flagship laptop, the VAIO TZ, which impresses with smart design and fantastic battery life. The ThinkPad X300 breaks new ground by packing a broad display, full-size keyboard, and nearly every feature a mobile user needs into a sleek, lightweight case. Apple has been content to issue minor periodic hardware updates to the 13-inch MacBook, but the modest performance gains and new Leopard OS keep it in our top tier of laptop recommendations. The 11.1-inch Lenovo IdeaPad U110 is the most beautiful laptop we've seen in years, and behind those good looks is a well-appointed, fairly priced ultraportable. Despite a few minor nitpicks, we recommend the IdeaPad U110 to those who want a lightweight, eye-catching laptop for frequent travel.
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TV Tuner Type Info unavailable Info unavailable None
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Dimensions (WxDxH) 10.9 in x 7.8 in x 1.2 in
10.9 in x 7.8 in x 1.2 in
12.5 in x 9.1 in x 0.9 in
12.8 in x 8.9 in x 1.1 in
10.8 in x 7.7 in x 0.9 in
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Apple MacOS X 10.5
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Voltage Required Info unavailable Info unavailable AC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
Weight 2.6 lbs
2.6 lbs
3.2 lbs
5.1 lbs
2.4 lbs
Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN