Top 5 Computer Picks: Holiday 2010
There are a lot of different computing options out there these days, so it can get confusing when you start looking around to replace your current computer. Let's take a look at a couple different categories and find 5 top picks from each.
Top 5 Laptops
1. Apple 13.3" MacBook Pro: A fantastic laptop that you can really count on. Powerful and reliable, this Apple laptop comes with Intel Core 2 Duo processor, with 4 GB of RAM. A great computer for someone looking to make the switch to Apple, and also great for current Apple users looking to pick up a new machine.
2. Toshiba Satellite: Toshiba makes great computers, that typically will last you for many years. This Toshiba laptop has a 15.6 inch display that features 720p high-definition resolution, making it perfect for someone that enjoys watching videos or movies on their laptops while traveling. Has a 320 GB hard drive for storing everything you need.
3. Sony VAIO 15.5: Sony's VAIO laptops are popular choice with users because of their reliability and longevity. This VAIO laptop comes with a massive 500 GB hard drive, and is running a 2.53 GHz Intel Core processor with turbo boost technology.
3. Sony VAIO 15.5: Sony's VAIO laptops are popular choice with users because of their reliability and longevity. This VAIO laptop comes with a massive 500 GB hard drive, and is running a 2.53 GHz Intel Core processor with turbo boost technology.
4. Dell Latitude: Dell's Latitude laptops have proven reliability, and offer a great computer for the price. This laptop has a 2.66GHz processor with Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium. Comes with 2 GB of RAM and a 160 GB hard drive. This laptop will work as either a personal, or a work laptop.
5. Acer 15.6" Aspire Laptop: A solid laptop that can handle all of your day to day needs, and then some. Comes with a really nice 500 GB hard drive, giving you plenty of rooms to stores pictures, movies, and songs, and a fast 2.4 GHz Intel processor to navigate through all your programs with ease. Has an average battery life of around 3.5 hours.
5. Acer 15.6" Aspire Laptop: A solid laptop that can handle all of your day to day needs, and then some. Comes with a really nice 500 GB hard drive, giving you plenty of rooms to stores pictures, movies, and songs, and a fast 2.4 GHz Intel processor to navigate through all your programs with ease. Has an average battery life of around 3.5 hours.
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Top 5 Netbooks:
1. Fujitsu LifeBook MH380 Mini-Netbook: Enjoy ultra-mobile computing on this powerful netbook from Fujitsu. It has a 10.1 inch display, and weighs just 3 pounds. The netbook comes with a 250 GB hard drive, and has the Windows 7 Starter operating system. You have to pay attention to battery life with a netbook, and this one boasts over 7 hours of life on a charge.
2. HP Mini 210: HP Mini 210 netbook is great for mobile computing. You can use exclusive integrated software to access files from your main PC when are away so you can always stay in sync. It has a 250 GB hard drive, and comes with the Windows 7 Starter Kit. It has a 10.1 inch display, and weighs just 3.1 pounds.
3. Toshiba Satellite T210: Definitely one of the more powerful netbooks you can find, the Toshiba Satellite has 2GB of RAM with a 250 GB hard drive, all of which is run by a 1.70 GHz AMD Athlon II Neo processor. Most netbooks only come with 1 GB of RAM, so that really sets this netbook apart from the rest, but it does impact the netbook's battery life, which is a bit over 5 hours per charge. If you are looking for a netbook for long trips then the battery life may be a concern, otherwise it should not be a problem. Comes with Windows 7 Home Premium.
4. Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3: The IdeaPad is a really nice netbook that will definitely give you your money's worth. It weighs just 2.8 pounds, has a 10.1 inch display, and comes with a 160 GB. The netbook has a very respectable 7 hours battery life, and comes with the Windows 7 Starter operating system installed.
5. Sony VAIO Netbook: The VAIO netbook has a 10.1 inch display and weighs just over 3 pounds. Enjoy the high quality that Sony VAIO laptops are known for on this netbook which is easy to pack up and take anywhere. It has a 250 GB hard drive so you can store plenty of movies to watch while you are traveling with this netbook. It is perfect for the computer on the road, or for light computing around the house.
2. HP Mini 210: HP Mini 210 netbook is great for mobile computing. You can use exclusive integrated software to access files from your main PC when are away so you can always stay in sync. It has a 250 GB hard drive, and comes with the Windows 7 Starter Kit. It has a 10.1 inch display, and weighs just 3.1 pounds.
3. Toshiba Satellite T210: Definitely one of the more powerful netbooks you can find, the Toshiba Satellite has 2GB of RAM with a 250 GB hard drive, all of which is run by a 1.70 GHz AMD Athlon II Neo processor. Most netbooks only come with 1 GB of RAM, so that really sets this netbook apart from the rest, but it does impact the netbook's battery life, which is a bit over 5 hours per charge. If you are looking for a netbook for long trips then the battery life may be a concern, otherwise it should not be a problem. Comes with Windows 7 Home Premium.
4. Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3: The IdeaPad is a really nice netbook that will definitely give you your money's worth. It weighs just 2.8 pounds, has a 10.1 inch display, and comes with a 160 GB. The netbook has a very respectable 7 hours battery life, and comes with the Windows 7 Starter operating system installed.
5. Sony VAIO Netbook: The VAIO netbook has a 10.1 inch display and weighs just over 3 pounds. Enjoy the high quality that Sony VAIO laptops are known for on this netbook which is easy to pack up and take anywhere. It has a 250 GB hard drive so you can store plenty of movies to watch while you are traveling with this netbook. It is perfect for the computer on the road, or for light computing around the house.
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Top 5 Tablets
1. Samsung Galaxy Tablet: The Samsung Galaxy tablet is the newest tablet to hit the market. It was released in September and has been very well received by consumers. It runs Google's Android 2.2 operating system. Has both Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity, and has a very impressive 13 hour battery life.
2. Apple 16GB iPad Wi-Fi + 3G: Released earlier this year, the iPad has exploded onto the tablet market. This iPad comes with both Wi-Fi and 3G, so you can stay connected anywhere you go! It has a 9.7 inch display, and has a really nice 10 hour long battery life. You can download thousands of applications for the iPad, so you can fine tune it to be whatever you need from a tablet computer. A great way to beef up your mobile computing ability.
3. Dell Streak Tablet: This is the perfect tablet for users that want have the freedom to take their tablets wherever they go. It operates on Google's Android operating system and has a 5 inch display, so you really can take it everywhere! It's wide screen display was designed for the mobile web, videos and movies.
4. Toshiba ViewPad 10: What makes this tablet special is its dual booting option, giving users the choice between Windows 7 Home Premium and Google Android 1.6. It was designed specifically to run flash based content and office software on the Windows platform, and for an optimized mobile entertainment experience on the Android platform. Has a battery life between 8 and 10 hours.
5. Archos 9 PC Tablet: Another great tablet, the Archos 9 PC has an 8.9 inch display, running on a 1.1 GHz Intel Atom processor, with WIndows 7 Starter. It weighs under 2 pounds, and can be used for checking emails, watching movies, and surfing the web. It does have a slightly weaker battery than the other four selections, with around 5 hours of battery life.
3. Dell Streak Tablet: This is the perfect tablet for users that want have the freedom to take their tablets wherever they go. It operates on Google's Android operating system and has a 5 inch display, so you really can take it everywhere! It's wide screen display was designed for the mobile web, videos and movies.
4. Toshiba ViewPad 10: What makes this tablet special is its dual booting option, giving users the choice between Windows 7 Home Premium and Google Android 1.6. It was designed specifically to run flash based content and office software on the Windows platform, and for an optimized mobile entertainment experience on the Android platform. Has a battery life between 8 and 10 hours.
5. Archos 9 PC Tablet: Another great tablet, the Archos 9 PC has an 8.9 inch display, running on a 1.1 GHz Intel Atom processor, with WIndows 7 Starter. It weighs under 2 pounds, and can be used for checking emails, watching movies, and surfing the web. It does have a slightly weaker battery than the other four selections, with around 5 hours of battery life.
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Top 5 Desktops for Family
2. Apple iMac All-In-One Desktop: Apple makes powerful desktops, and this all in one iMac is a great family desktop. This all-in-one computer has a 21.5 inch monitor that the whole family will love. It is a super fast computer, with a 3.06 GHz Intel Core 3 processor. Speed also gets a boost from its 4 GB of installed RAM, and hardcore users can get that up even higher as the machine is capable of running up to 16 GB. Perfect for handling any work projects, and also excellent for organizing all your family photos, favorite movies, and songs.
3. Lenovo IdeaCentre A600 All-in-One Desktop: This all-in-one desktop combines the power of a traditional desktop with the style and simplicity of a television. Powerful enough for all of your computing needs, but once set up it also functions as an additional media center in your house. It has a 21.5 inch LCD monitor, and comes with a massive 500 GB hard drive and Windows Vista Home Premium.
4. Acer Aspire M3400 Desktop: A poweful and speedy desktop computer that comes with a 2.70 GHz AMD Athlon II X2 processor, and comes with a 20 inch LCD monitor. It has a 320 GB hard drive for plenty of storage space, and gets its speed from 4 GB of installed RAM. It is ideal for casual daily use around the house, and good for small business computing, but probably not the ideal choice for someone looking for a heavy duty business computer.
5. Sony VAIO L Series Touchscreen PC: Sony's Touchscreen all-in-one desktop is a great option for your next family desktop. It has a big 24 inch high definition monitor which improves user experience while surfing the web, watching videos, or accessing internet TV. It has a touchscreen monitor that allows you to perform actions such as scroll, zoom and rotate. It has a built in Blu-ray player as well, and with its 24 inch 1080p monitor, you can watch high definition movies at their highest quality.
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Top Budget Netbooks (All Under $300)
2. Samsung N145: Samsung has created a great budget netbook with the N145. It has a very impressive 9 hour battery life, and a 10.1 inch display. You get a lot of storage space as well with its 160 GB hard drive. The netbook weighs just 2.8 pounds and comes with the Windows 7 Starter Kit. You can pick up this budget netbook for just $282.99.
3. Toshiba NB255-N245 Netbook: This Toshiba budget netbook comes in just under our price limit at $299.00, and is a lot of computer for that price. It has a 10.1 inch display, and has a 160 GB hard drive. Battery life for this netbook is a bit over 8 hours, and it comes with Windows 7 Starter.
4. HP Mini 110: Hewlett-Packard's budget netbook has a 10.1 inch display, is 1 inch think, and weighs in at just 2.8 pounds. This netbook has a battery life of over 9 hours, so you will never have to worry about running low when you are not at home or somewhere you can get a quick charge. It comes with Windows 7 Starter, and has a 160 GB hard drive. You can pick up this budget netbook for just $279.99.
5. Asus Eee Netbook PC: A 10.1 inch netbook that weighs just 2.8 pounds. One of its best features is its battery life, which lasts between 8 and 9 hours on a full charge. It has a 160 GB hard drive, with 1 GB of RAM. A solid netbook that will handle all of your computing needs at home and on the road. It comes with Windows XP Home, and you can buy this netbook for just $233.00.
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Top Budget Laptops (Under $500)
2. Acer Aspire 1551: This is an ultra-mobile laptop that weighs just over 3 pounds, with an 11.6 inch display. This Acer laptop has an impressive 250 GB hard drive, and has 2 GB of RAM installed. A great every day computer, with a 1.3 GHz AMD processor. It has a battery life of around 5 hours, and you can purchase this budget laptop for just $390.99.
3. Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Dell is known for its high quality laptops, and the Inspiron is one of its most popular models. This laptop is powerful enough to handle all your needs, but is also perfect for the shopper on a budget. It has You can get this budget laptop for just $499.00.
4. Sony VAIO 10.1" Laptop: Get the computing power of the VAIO line of computers on a budget with this 250 GB laptop. It has 1 GB of RAM installed, which is plenty to handle most computing needs, but if you watch a lot of movies you may want to boost that a bit, and it can take up to 2 GB total. It has a 10.1 inch display, and an impressive batter life of 8 hours. You can get this budget laptop for just $479.99.
5. Hewlett-Packard Pavilion Laptop: A powerful laptop that has all the features of high priced machines. Comes with a 250 GB hard drive and 2GB of RAM. The laptop has a 1.7 GHz AMD processor. This laptop is really lightweight at just 3.2 pounds so you can easily take it with you anywhere, and has a decent battery life of 5 hours. Great for personal computing, but probably not the best choice for heavy computer users. You can get this budget laptop for just $449.99.
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Lalit said 12-04-2010 @6:17AM
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Lisa Randall said 12-04-2010 @6:46AM
Do NOT buy an HP. They will not stand by their product if you have problems and need to have repaired. I had to send a 9 month old Pavillion back 7 times in 6 months. Not only was I treated rudely but obviously the pc was never repaired properly, even came back worse a couple of times. In the end they swapped out a $350. Compac for my $800. HP. Ripped off!
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Kimberlee said 12-04-2010 @3:52PM
Lisa
I've had 4 desktops and one lap top brand of HP and didnt have too much problems.
Although, when I bought the products I was sure to buy the extra warranty service the
store sells because most of the time their techs can solve problems without having to
send the whole thing back out to another state or even Country ("God forbid!"). I remember one desktop I purchased at bestbuy (an HP) for quite alot of money, and
within the second day it started acting up. It became too much for me or hubby to figure out so after calling bestbuy servicing dept., the came right out and fixed the problem right in my own home! That was the beauty of it, not having to leave my home for them to diagnost it, and then fix it and then repair it. Next time, make sure the store has a warranty themselves like I described. If they don't, find another store. Best Buy did at the time. Good Luck!
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sankel said 12-04-2010 @8:19AM
I bought a sony xp at best buy a few years ago when i came home the motherboard went out they wanted to fix it. i wanted a new one since i just bought this.
replySony wanted to send it to CA. to fix it .
I let best buy fix it.
Now i have no power the battery light comes on so here we go i don't want another sony because i should have gotten a new one since it went bad in thirty days.
I PAID 1500. FOR THIS LAP TOP.
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Whitecollarcriminal said 12-04-2010 @9:23AM
There are so many choices between netbooks below $300 and Laptops below $500, but, I stick with HP or Apple. I used to like Sony but their Vaio line is overpriced.
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Cat said 12-04-2010 @10:06AM
I would like to find a computer maker with good customer service but I have not found one yet. When called the first thing they all want is money, and it would be nice to talk to someone who speaks understandable English! Anyone has a suggestion?
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Jim said 12-04-2010 @11:06AM
Stay away from the HP pavilion models. I bought two of the most expensive models and they didn't last 2 years. They overheat and fried the graphics boards. I had one repaired and it didn't last a month. The repair company said they had 7 more of the same models with the same problems. I have two Sony Vaios and they have been going strong for seven years with no problems with heavy daily use. For me the reliability is worth the extra money.
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Another Jim said 1-01-2011 @7:56PM
My big complaint about HP Pavilion is that it comes loaded with much useless c--p that it wastes disk and memory space; most of the "freebies" aren't free at all. It's just another way to snag a few more bucks--Norton, MS Office ad infinitum. All I wanted was the HW and the OS.
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gail franklin said 12-04-2010 @1:28PM
i have had much success with my dell desk top computer. it comes with everything you need to keep up to date thru internet explorer. it's easy to install more modemn when and if you need it.
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Franny said 12-04-2010 @9:48PM
I agree about the Dell computers. I have a Dell desktop that is three years old and I've never had a problem with it. I now have two Dell laptops. One is an XPS and one is an Inspiron. I hope Dell never goes out of business. I've called Dell one time and they were very courteous to me. I'll never buy anything else but Dell.
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Roger Horn said 12-04-2010 @12:06PM
There are better laptops out there for less if you are willing to look!!!
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Erica said 12-04-2010 @1:38PM
I recently bought a new Asus laptop and bought one of their desktops almost a year ago, as I have come to hate and despise HP products and customer service. It was under $700 for either of the machines and I love them. I highly recommend the Asus computers for just about anyone.
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jan said 12-04-2010 @3:39PM
It seems as though someone has had problems with each of the above listed desktops, laptops, tablets, etc. I've had an HP....don't want another one. I've had 3 Dells....problems with all 3. Currently, my Dell Inspiron comes on all by itself. I've had a Toshiba....it used to shut off all by itself, while I was using it. Also, the Toshiba used to get so hot, I had to wear gloves to use it, because it would burn the hell out of my fingers and palms. My point is.....there is no "excellent" computer/laptop. They will all fail you at one time or another. Good luck. I hate this Dell I am on right now.
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Kimberlee said 12-04-2010 @4:11PM
Jan
replyI think you are so right, there doesnt seem to be any "Good" computer's out there
anymore. Most of those companies, all the do want is "more money outta our pockets"
I think those computer companies know this, and manufacture the computer products
like that...to fail. Unless of course , you "" Buy their excellent fan at $150 bucks" so yu dont burn your fingers. Oh , and does any Californians know that when you buy any computer or computer product, that we MUST pay a recycle/redemption TAX now on those products?? I guess what they are sayiing is Californians lead the way in making
computer component waste products. (How much does China pay for these "waste" products to have them shipped to their country so their workers can dismantle them and remove precious parts from them worth lots of money?? Can anyone answer that,....honesty?
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chance said 12-04-2010 @11:40PM
FALSE STATEMENT: "Toshiba makes great computers, that typically will last you for many years."
replyMy Toshiba Satellite lasted exactly 14 months ... 7 weeks beyond the warranty. It crashed several times before the final crash due to incompatibility with the MS Windows updates. The couple crashes that happened while the laptop was still under warranty lead me to the conclusion to NEVER TO BUY A TOSHIBA BECAUSE THEIR SUPPORT IS THE WORST I HAVE EVER DELT WITH. This people were flat out idiots who could care less about customer satisfaction! I do not stay that lightly or frivilously and not to be mean-spirited. It was just plain fact every time I had to deal with them. BEWARE OF THE TOSHIBA SATELLITE. Bottom-line: My Toshiba Satellite laptop was a total lemon and the supposed 'support' was worthless and could care less.