“The Award Winning Alienware M11x: The Most Powerful 11″ Gaming Laptop in the Universe.” as Dell claims. With these specifications, we’ll let you be the judge.
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Business professionals are a big slice of the MacBook market for a reason. And this slick, aluminum laptop is more than capable of handling almost all tasks you throw at it. The 15-inch screen is capable of a pretty high resolution — 1440 x 900 — so keeping an eye on multiple windows shouldn’t be a problem. With a battery that will last you over 8 hours on a charge, you can spend the day working in a cafe or somewhere else without having to bring along the power brick.
Size and weight
- Height: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm)
- Width: 14.35 inches (36.4 cm)
- Depth: 9.82 inches (24.9 cm)
- Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.54 kg)1
Processor and memory
- 2.4GHz or 2.53GHz Intel Core i5 processor with 3MB shared L3 cache; or 2.66GHz Intel Core i7 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache
- 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 memory; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB
Storage
- 320GB or 500GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; optional 500GB 7200-rpm hard drive, or 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive6
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Maximum write: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
- Maximum read: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD
Graphics and video support
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memory on 2.4GHz and 2.53GHz configurations; or 512MB of GDDR3 memory on 2.66GHz configuration
- Intel HD Graphics with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory5
- Automatic graphics switching
- Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
- iSightiSight camera
- Mini DisplayPort
Connections and expansion
- MagSafe power port
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
- Mini DisplayPort
- Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
- SD card slot
- Audio line in
- Audio line out
- Kensington lock slot
Communications
- AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking2 (based on IEEE 802.11n specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
- Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
- 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Audio
- Stereo speakers with subwoofers
- Omnidirectional microphone (located under left speaker grille)
- Audio line in minijack (digital/analog)
- Audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog)
- Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
Display
- 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
- Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched
- Optional 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen display with 1680 by 1050 pixels (glossy or antiglare)
Pure digital video output
- DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (optional)
- VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (optional)
- Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (optional)
- HDMI output using a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
Input
- Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
- Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Battery and power7
- Built-in 77.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
- 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
- MagSafe power port
- Up to 9 hours of wireless productivity.
Electrical and operating requirements
- Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
- Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
- Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
- Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
- Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
- Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
- Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet
Environmental Status Report
- MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
- Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
- Mercury-free LED-backlit display
- Arsenic-free display glass
- BFR-free
- PVC-free3
- Reduced packaging volume
- Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 requirements
- Rated EPEAT Gold4
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Gateway DX4320-01e
The Gateway DX4320-01e gives you quad-core power, 1TB of storage, and 6GB of speedy DDR3 system RAM.
| Processor | AMD Phenom™ II X4 Quad-Core Processor 945 (3.0GHz, 6MB L3 Cache)5 |
| Operating System | Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)6 |
| Memory | 6GB DDR3 Dual Channel 1333MHz Memory (2 x 2048MB & 2 x 1024MB Modules)7 |
| Memory Capacity | Expandable to 8GB |
| Hard Drive | 1TB SATA hard drive (Green Product - variable RPM)2 |
| Video | NVIDIA® GeForce® 315 Graphics Card with 512MB Dedicated Video Memory7 |
| Optical Drive | 16X DVD+/-R/RW Super Multi Drive |
| Power Supply | 300W Power Supply |
| Application Software | Microsoft® Works & Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period)1 |
| Audio | High Definition Audio with 5.1-channel Surround Support |
| Available Expansion Slots | Available: 0 - PCI-E x16, 2 - PCI-E x1, 1 - PCI |
| Chassis | Designed for power and productivity, sleek and stylish mini-tower PC |
| Digital Media Software | Nero® 9 Essentials |
| Dimensions (Box) | 11″ (H) x 18″ (W) x 23″ (D) or 279.4mm (H) x 457.2mm (W) x 584.2mm (D) |
| Dimensions (System) | 16.23″ (H) x 7.09″ (W) x 16.27″ (D) or 412.4mm (H) x 180mm (W) x 413.2mm (D) |
| External Ports | (10) USB 2.0 ports (4 Front, 6 Rear), VGA, DVI, (2) PS/2 Ports, HDMI™, (3) Audio Ports |
| Keyboard | Multimedia Keyboard |
| Media Card Reader | Multi-in-One Digital Media Card Reader with Photo Frame Button3 |
| Motherboard | Systemboard with AMD® 880G Chipset |
| Mouse | Optical Mouse |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port) |
| Security Software | Norton™ Internet Security 2009 (6-month trial)8 |
| Warranty | 2 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty with Toll-Free Tech Support4 |
| Weight | 25 lbs. (11.3 kg) system unit only / Approximately 30 lbs. (13.6 kg.) box |
Another slim, stylish, elegant and superb performing laptop made it to business laptops category. Powered by next-generation Intel processors and WIndows 7, Dell Vostro 3300 will sure provide energy-efficient mobile performance.
Processors
Intel® CoreTM i3, i5 Dual Core Processors
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 32-Bit
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32-Bit
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-Bit
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32-Bit with Downgrade Rights Service to Windows® XP Professional
Memory2
Up to 6GB offered, up to 8GB supported, 1066MHz DDR3, 2 DIMM slots
Chipset
Mobile Intel® HM57 Express Chipset
Graphics2
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Nvidia® Geforce® 310M, 512MB Graphics
Display
13.3″ HDF LED Display (1920 x 1080) with Anti-Glare
Color Options
Aberdeen Silver, Lucerne Red, Brisbane Bronze (Color offerings vary by regions)
Primary Storage1
7200RPM SATA Hard Drive up to 500GB8
7200RPM Encrypted HDD with 250GB8
All hard drives are protected by a Free Fall Sensor
Optical Drives
Tray load: 8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+/-R write capability
Multimedia
1 Integrated speaker (4 ohm 2W x 1)
Integrated 2.0 MP camera with digital array microphones
Power
4-cell Lithium Ion battery
8 cell Lithium Ion (Optional)
65 Watt Slim AC Adapter
90 Watt Slim AC Adapter
65 Watt and 90 Watt Slim Auto/Air/AC Travel Adapter (optional-available in selected countries)
Connectivity
Integrated Wired: Gigabit Ethernet network or External USB Modem (optional-available in selected countries)
Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth: Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth 2.1(optional-available in selected countries)
Wireless WAN: Dell Wireless HSPA 2.0 or EVDO-HSPA mini-card (optional-available in selected countries)
Ports, Slots & Chassis
Network connector (RJ45)
USB 2.0 (2)
USB 2.0/eSATA combo (1)
Microphone jack
Headphone/speaker out
5-in-1 card reader
34 mm ExpressCard
15-pin VGA video connector
Full size, spill-resistant keyboard
Optional backlit keyboard
Standard Gesture Multi-Touchpad
Dimensions & Weight:
Width: 12.80″/325mm
Height: (front/back) 0.79-1.13inches/20.1-28.6mm
Depth: 9.02″/229mm
Starting weight: 1.81kg/4.01lb with 4-cell battery and no optical drive
Starting weight: 1.94kg/4.28lb with 4-cell battery and optical drive
Security Options
Fingerprint Reader with DigitalPersona® Software
Fingerprint Reader and 250GB8 Encrypted HDD with Wave Software
Physical security – Cable lock chassis security slot and padlock
Backup Options
DataSafe Online
Dell Backup and Recovery Manager
Regulatory and Environmental Compliance
Regulatory Model:P09S
Regulatory Type: P09S001
ENERGY STAR® 5.0 and EPEAT bronze settings (available on select system configurations)
Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
Dell and the Environment
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The new HP EliteBook 8440p is specially designed for business users. It offers more style and power than your average suit-and-tie notebook.
| Operating system | |
| Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32 | |
| Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64 | |
| Windows XP Professional (available through downgrade rights from Genuine Windows® 7 Professional) | |
| Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 32 | |
| Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 | |
| Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32 | |
| Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic 32 | |
| FreeDOS | |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Processor (1.60 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache) |
| Intel® Core™ i7-620M Processor (2.66 GHz, 4 MB L3 cache) | |
| Intel® Core™ i5-540M Processor (2.53 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache) | |
| Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache) | |
| Processor technology | |
| Intel® Core™ i5 with vPro/Intel® Core™ i7 with vPro technology capable | |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel® QM57 Express |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | Starting at 4.7 lb (2.12 kg) |
| Dimensions (w x d x h) | 13.21 x 9.3 x 1.23 in (335.6 x 236.2 x 31.3 mm) |
| Memory | |
| Maximum memory | 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM |
| (Upgradeable to 8 GB maximum (with two 4 GB SODIMMs)) | |
| Memory slots | 2 SODIMM |
| Storage | |
| Internal drives | SATA (7200 rpm) |
| From: 250 GB | |
| Up to: 500 GB | |
| Solid State Drive | |
| From: 160 GB | |
| Up to: 256 GB | |
| Optical drive | DVD-ROM; DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer; Blu-ray R/RE DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL |
| (With the Upgrade Bay with Dual Hard Drive support, the optical drive can be replaced with an optional 500 GB 7200 rpm hard drive.) | |
| Graphics | |
| Display | 14.0″ diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare; 14.0″ diagonal LED-backlit HD+ anti-glare |
| Graphics | NVIDIA NVS 3100 graphics with 512 MB dedicated gDDR3 video memory |
| Intel® HD Graphics | |
| Microsoft DirectX 10.1 (Shader Model 4.1) capable | |
| Microsoft DirectX 10 (Shader Model 4.0) capable | |
| Expansion features | |
| Ports | 3 USB 2.0 |
| 1 eSATA/USB combo | |
| 1 external VGA monitor | |
| 1 DisplayPort | |
| 1 1394a | |
| 1 stereo microphone in | |
| 1 stereo headphone/line-out | |
| 1 AC power | |
| 1 RJ-11 | |
| 1 RJ-45 | |
| 1 docking connector | |
| 1 secondary battery connector | |
| Slots | 1 Express Card/54 |
| 1 Smart Card Reader | |
| 1 Secure Digital | |
| Audio | High definition audio; Integrated stereo speakers; Integrated dual-microphone array; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone/line in |
| Integrated camera | Optional 2 MP webcam |
| Keyboard | spill-resistant keyboard and drain |
| Input devices | Touchpad with scroll zone, two pick buttons; pointstick with two additional pointstick buttons |
| Communications | |
| Network interface | Integrated Intel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC) |
| Wireless | HP Mobile Broadband (powered by Gobi™) with GPS |
| Intel Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 (3×3) 802.11a/b/g/n | |
| Intel Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 (2×2) 802.11a/b/g/n | |
| Broadcom 4312G 802.11b/g WiFi Adapter | |
| HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth® 2.1 Wireless Technology | |
| Power and operating requirements | |
| Energy efficiency | ENERGY STAR® qualified configurations available |
| Power supply | External 65-watt Smart AC adapter (integrated graphics); External 90-watt Smart AC adapter (discrete graphics); HP Fast Charge |
| Battery type | HP 9-cell (100 WHr) Li-Ion battery |
| HP 6-cell (55 WHr) Li-Ion battery | |
| HP 4-cell (37 WHr) Li-Ion battery | |
| HP Long Life 6-cell (51 WHr) Li-Ion battery | |
| Battery life | 9-cell Primary (100 WHr): Up to 11 hours and 45 minutes |
| 6-cell Primary (55 WHr): Up to 6 hours and 30 minutes | |
| 6-cell Long Life Primary (51 WHr): Up to 6 hours | |
| Operating temperature range | 41 to 95° F (5 to 35° C) |
| Operating humidity range | 10 to 90% RH |
| Storage humidity range | 5 to 95% RH |
| Security management | |
| Security management | Standard: Integrated Smart Card Reader, HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP Spare Key (requires initial user setup), HP Disk Sanitizer, Enhanced Drive Lock, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools |
| Optional: LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Smart Kensington Lock, HP Privacy Filter, McAfee Security Solution | |
| What’s included | |
| Software installed | Preinstalled software with Windows operating system: |
| HP Recovery Manager (available with Windows 7 or Vista only); HP Support Assistant (available with Windows 7 or Vista only); HP ProtectTools Security Manager; HP QuickLaunch Buttons Software; HP QuickLook 3; HP QuickWeb; HP Power Assistant; HP Connection Manager; HP Wireless Assistant; Microsoft Office Professional 2007 60-day Convertible Trial; McAfee Total Protection (60 day trial period for McAfee Total Protection for Small Business software. Internet access required to receive updates. First update included. Subscription required for updates thereafter); PDF Complete SE; Roxio Creator Business 10 (select models); InterVideo WinDVD (select models); Synaptics Touchpad Driver; HP Webcam Software; WinZip 12 | |
| Manageability features | HP 3D DriveGuard |
| Warranty | HP Services offers limited 3-year standard parts and labor onsite, next business day warranty, and toll-free 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support; 1-year limited warranty on primary battery. On-site service and warranty upgrades are also available. |
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