Acer AS5749Z-4449 15.6-Inch Laptop (Mesh Gray)
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by Acer
Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2011
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Acer AS5749Z-4449 Notebook comes with these specs: Intel Pentium Processor B950, Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), 15.6" HD Widescreen Cine Crystal LED Back-Lit Display, Mobile Intel HM65 Express Chipset, 4096MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory, Intel HD Graphics, 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive, Built-in 0.3MP Webcam, 2-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, High Definition Audio Support, 802.11b/g/n WiFi CERTIFIED, 3 - USB 2.0 Ports, HDMI Port with HDCP Support, Multi-gesture Touchpad, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh), up to 4-hours of battery life, 5.29 lbs.|2.6 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, McAfee Internet Security Suite Trial (60-day trial)The Acer� Aspire AS5749Z Notebook meets your daily computing needs with multitasking performance, the latest connectivity and impressive graphics. This stylish PC makes it easy to power through your everyday tasks and enjoy your favorite media while boundary-free wireless communication keeps you in touch at all times. Acer Clear.fi� provides enhanced connectivity between enabled devices in your home so you are connected wherever you go!
Key Features
- 15.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal� LED-backlit Display: (1366 x 768) resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
- Intel� Pentium� Processor B950(2.1GHz, 3MB L3 cache)
- Windows� 7 Home Premium
- Microsoft� Office Starter 2010
- 500GB Hard Drive
- 4GB DDR3 Memory
- Intel� HD Graphics
- 2-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
- 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED�
- 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN
- Built-in 0.3 Megapixel HD Webcam
- 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
- High-Definition Audio Support
- 3- USB 2.0 Ports
- 1- HDMI� Port with HDCP suport
- Acer clear.fi�
- Multi-Gesture Touchpad
- Dedicated Numeric Keypad
- Media Control Function Keys
- 6-cell Li-ion Battery
- 5.29 lbs.| 2.4 kg(system unit only)
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Dual-Core Mobile Performance | |
 | With the power of an Intel� Pentium� processor you can keep pace with daily tasks such as email, Internet, homework, and managing household budgets. Run your favorite office and educational software, stay in touch with friends through social networks, and enjoy PC games. Stay connected to your friends, email and favorite websites with 802.11b/g/n WiFi CERTIFIED� wireless connectivity and 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN. Windows� 7 Home Premium makes the things you do every day easier and with Office Starter 2010, experience new ways to deliver your best work! Buy Microsoft� Office 2010 to activate a full-featured Office suite preloaded on this PC. |
Brilliant HD Entertainment | |
 | Enjoy cinematic brilliance on the 15.6" HD CineCrystal� widescreen LED-backlit Display with a true 16:9 aspect ratio and Intel� integrated graphics delivers crystal-clear images and brilliant color for today's best entertainment. Liberate the senses with vibrant audio that brings movies and music to life via two built-in stereo speakers and high definition audio support. Go the distance without moving an inch -- engage in face-to face communication anywhere with the built-in 0.3 Megapixel Webcam and Digital Microphone. |
Stylish Design, Cool Features | |
 | The rounded edges and smooth lines on this notebook bring a slenderized look, while the textured mesh grey cover brings a rich appearance and prevents fingerprints and scratches. Acer Clear.fi� allows you to manage, store, share, and enjoy media between any Clear.fi enabled devices, in any room throughout your home. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the Multi-Gesture Touchpad for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos and more. The full size keyboard extends to a Dedicated Numeric Keypad making number key in's quick. Media Control Function Keys put you in full control of your digital entertainment launching media on the fly and adjusting volume. |
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ASUS A53U-EH11 15.6-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Mocha)
by Asus
Date first available at Amazon.com: October 1, 2011
Buy new: $349.00
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Not Just Another Pretty Face
Smart, Reliable & Efficient
Powered by an AMD Brazos C-60 Processor with AMD Radeon� HD 6290 Graphics for brilliant and responsive HD entertainment, the ASUS A53U-EH11 easily handles multitasking and entertainment on its brilliant 15.6" LED-backlit HD display. HDMI ready, supersize your high-definition media to an HDTV for up to 1080p visuals and 8 channel surround sound support. The A53U-EH11 features a new streamlined design with ASUS Infusion Technology to give this notebook a scratch-resistant coat with eye-catching style.
Key Features
- AMD Brazos C-60 Processor with AMD Radeon� HD 6290 Graphics for brilliant and responsive HD entertainment (Learn more)
- ASUS Power4Gear optimizes system performance for increased performance and longer mobility (Learn more)
- ASUS Palm-Proof Technology prevents accidental input by intelligently distinguishing between palm and finger contact (Learn more)
- Altec Lansing speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound produce crisp and clear audio
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Reliable Multitasking Performance | |
 | Powered by an AMD Brazos C-60 Processor with AMD Radeon� HD 6290 Graphics for brilliant and responsive HD entertainment, the A53U-EH11 handles an assortment of daily tasks with ease. Equipped with ASUS Power4Gear, select from an assortment of power profiles via the Power4Gear hotkey above the keyboard that optimizes the system for your task at hand�giving the most performance or maximizing battery life. |
Comfort and Control Included | |
 | The A53U-EH11 has an array of built-in features that are specialized for ease of use. It features a Wave keyboard with numeric keypad and multi-touch trackpad to effortlessly type documents or navigate through your mobile world. The A53U-EH11 also has a spacious palm rest with ASUS Palm-Proof Technology where the trackpad intelligently distinguishes between your palm and finger to prevent errors for a worry-free typing experience. With its sunken-hinge screen design, you will be able to enjoy wider and more ergonomic viewing angles, enabling greater clarity and comfort. Plus, the ASUS Power4Gear utility controls the fans noise level so you can relax with a virtually silent computing experience anywhere you go. |
Head-turning Style and Convenient Portability | |
 | Compact and light, the A53U-EH11 shows off a new streamlined design with ASUS Infusion Technology to give this notebook a scratch-resistant coat with eye-catching style. Opening this mobile wonder, you will notice a new streamlined design and texture made with ASUS Infusion Technology to retain the A53U-EH11 looks and quality even during extensive, prolonged use. The power button also has a built in light indicator so whether you're in light or dark areas you always know where to find it. |
Relax, ASUS Has You Covered
Ranked as the #1 most reliable PC brand by 3 independent sources1, readers and editors alike choose ASUS as their trusted notebook and netbook. ASUS tirelessly strives to exceed expectations of quality to ensure you an unmatched peace of mind every time you start your PC.This notebook is also backed by the industry's most comprehensive complimentary warranty.
1 Year ASUS Global Warranty2
Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops:- 1 year global warranty
- 30 day Flawless Display Guarantee
- 2-way free standard shipping
- 24/7 tech support
1 Year Accidental Damage Protection (ADP)2
Whether your notebook is damaged by accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire, ASUS will fix it or replace it for you during the first year after purchase.- Covers accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
- Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
- 1-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
- 24/7 toll-free phone support
What's in the Box
- A53U-EH11
- AC Adapter
- 6 cell Battery Pack
- Warranty Information Card
Specifications
- Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
- Display: 15.6-inch HD display (1366 x 768)
- Processor: AMD Brazos C-60 Processor (1.33 GHz)
- Graphics: AMD Radeon� HD 6290 Graphics
- WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n
- LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
- Memory: 3GB DDR3 SDRAM,2 x SODIMM Sockets (up to 8GB)
- Storage: 320GB 5400RPM hard drive
- Optical Drive: DL DVD�RW/CD-RW
- Camera: 0.3 Megapixel
- Speakers: Altec Lansing� Speakers
- Microphone: Microphone
- Card Reader: 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO SDHC (SD2.0)
- Input / Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x HDMI
- Battery: 6 cell
- Dimensions: 15.12 x 10.12 x 1.4 �inches (W x D x H)
- Weight: 5.72 lbs (with 6 cell battery)
- Color: Mocha
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Sony VAIO EL2 VPCEL22FX/B 15.5" Laptop (Black)
by Sony
(1)Date first available at Amazon.com: September 25, 2011
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Whether it is open or closed, you will find yourself wanting to feel this VAIO E Series laptop. With a textured, diamond-shaped pattern embossed on the lid and palm rest, this PC is artfully crafted to be pleasing to the eyes and to the touch without leaving any fingerprint smudges.
Built with the features and performance you need every day to stay connected and be entertained, the Sony VAIO EL2 series laptop (model VPCEL22FX/B) in black sports an extra-wide, theater inspired 15.5-inch display with a native 720p HD resolution that provides deeper blacks, brighter whites, and true-to-life color. The isolated keyboard includes an integrated number pad. And with a pleasant feeling textured touch pad that is integrated into the palmrest, your hands and fingers will be happy to compute.
It's powered by a dual-core AMD E-450 accelerated processor (APU), which combines a CPU and a graphics processing unit (GPU) on a single chip, helping to accelerate daily applications while also delivering lower power consumption. The APU can quickly offload demanding tasks and applications from your CPU to the GPU, enabling you to do more with your computer in less time.
You can connect this VAIO to a compatible HDTV via the HDMI port to display your creations to a larger audience via a single cable. It also includes Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11n), which offers ultra-fast speeds, wider range, and compatibility with 802.11b/g networks as well. And the integrated camera with face-tracking technology and microphone makes it easy to video chat with family, friends, and co-workers.
This VAIO laptop comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and it includes Microsoft Office Starter 2010 with limited-functionality versions of Word and Excel (learn more below).
One-Touch Ease
This VAIO notebook comes with three unique hardware buttons--WEB, VAIO and ASSIST--that help get you to where you want to go with a touch of a button. Quickly access the Internet, without full boot up into Windows, by simply pressing the WEB button. Troubleshoot any issues or facilitate simple do-it-yourself PC maintenance procedures by pressing the ASSIST button and launching the included VAIO Care software program. Finally, launch directly into Sony's Media Gallery software by pushing the designated VAIO button to create high-quality home movies and enjoy your music in a whole new way.
Take It to the Big Screen
Whether you're watching an HD movie or enjoying your own video creation, this VAIO laptop allows you to play back HD content on your compatible big screen HDTV with a high level of resolution. The HDMI output delivers both your video and audio via a single HDMI cable (sold separately), providing the optimal digital connection to your HDMI-enabled HDTV so you can enjoy HD entertainment on the big screen without a myriad of extra cables and wires.
Easy Photo and Video Management
Sony's PMB (Picture Motion Browser) VAIO Edition makes managing your photos and home videos as easy as taking them. Instantly sort and search using the magic of Sony�s intelligent analysis technologies--PMB eliminates the clutter and automatically organizes content by person, place and date. And new and intuitive navigation features make it fast and easy to find your favorites.
The PMB VAIO Edition software also helps you produce your own high-quality home movies and slideshows quickly. Sony breaks complex movie production into three simple steps, freeing you from tedious hours spent mastering difficult and expensive video editing software. Just import your photos and videos, choose a theme and soundtrack, and then click finish. PMB VAIO Edition does the rest, generating a professional-looking movie complete with special effects, smooth cinematic transitions and a perfectly timed soundtrack.
Key Specifications15.5-inch LED-backlit display with 1366 x 768 resolution for native HD 720p viewing 1.65 GHz AMD E-Series E-450 dual-core accelerated processor (APU) with 1 MB L2 cache 320 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM) 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; 8 GB maximum) AMD Radeon HD 6320 graphics (integrated on APU) 8x multi-format CD/DVD drive Built-in stereo speakers Up to 5.67 hours of battery life at default brightness with standard battery (5.15 hours at maximum brightness; 4.25 hours of DVD playback) Dimensions and Weight: 14.56 x 9.78 x 1.45 inches (WxDxH); 5.97 pounds | Wireless & Networking
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What's in the BoxSony VAIO EL2 laptop (model VPCEL22FX/B); standard lithium-ion battery (4000 mAh); AC adapter; power cord; operating instructions Included SoftwareMicrosoft Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel; VAIO Care; Media Gallery; PMB VAIO Edition; Norton Internet Security 2012 (30-day trial offer) Warranty1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (onsite/in-home service and international service availability). Environmental Specifications
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.
Windows 7: Your PC Simplified
Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.
- Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
- Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
- Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
- Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
- Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.
Create, Connect and Share with Windows Live
Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.
- Get 25 GB of free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
- Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
- Share photos during video chats with Windows Live**
- Easily edit photos and combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.
Windows Live is available for free at download.live.com.
Complete your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010
- Microsoft Office Starter 2010 includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
- Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.