10. Alienware M14Xz
This is considered to be one of the unique laptops out there because of the “Alien” concept it carries. Build is far comparable from its competition, displaying both the sturdiness beyond its material, lightness that is contrasting to its looks, and curves that can only be compared to extraterrestrial vessels and stealth crafts. Design is beyond what can be seen anywhere else in the world. It is actually like handling and buying something that is out of this world. Graphics are very crisp and clear, even though 1600×900 is not the best there is. Its fast processor can startup everything in only 45 seconds, even with no tweaking on startup options.
Display: 14.0″ HD 1600×900 pixelsStorage: 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3GB/sProcessor: Intel Core i7 2820QM 2.3GHzMemory: 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHzGraphics: 3.0GB DDR3 Nvidia GeForce GT 555MBattery and Power: 150W A/C Adapter/High Capacity 8-cell Lithium IonWireless: Intel Advanced-N WiFi Link 6250 a/g/n 2×2 MIMO Technology with WiMaxAudio: Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
9. Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A
A very thin laptop that has all the goodies included, the Samsung Series 9 is a good choice of something small that is loaded with bigger specs, such as a powerful Intel Core i5, an 8GB memory, and a graphics unit that is worth the purchase and the combination. This is, in fact, one of those ultrathin laptops available in the industry. It may be comparable to the MacBook Air as it is small and light, but it falls short on the price as it is quite expensive for something that is not even at par with what the New MacBook Air can offer. It actually comes close even to the HDD space, being SSD, just like its Apple competitor.
Display: 13.3” TFT 1366 x 768 pixelsStorage: 128 GB Solid State DriveProcessor: Intel Core i5-2537M 1.4 GHzMemory: 8GB DDR3 SDRAM – 1333 MHzGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0Battery and Power: 40 Watt AC/ 6300 mAh 6-cell Lithium ionWireless: Bluetooth 3.0, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/aAudio: High Definition Audio, SRS 3D Sound
8. Lenovo ThinkPad X220
Even with the new and hardcore specs that are included in the new Lenovo ThinkPad X220, the same classic design has been used, keeping the concept consistent for both old and new ThinkPad customers. The battery life is considered as one of the longest lasting batteries there is for a Lenovo, and it’s included in this package. Even though the size may just be 12.5 inches, something smaller than expected, nevertheless, the performance it carries with its high calibre specs are more than promising to take note of. This Ultraportable laptop has everything included, both good for games and great multitasking office functions. Despite of its size, the keyboard is actually quite large, with enough space to make room for big and fast-gliding fingers. It would make you think that its classic body can carry a hardcore performing spec.
Display: 12.5” TFT 1366 x 768 pixelsStorage: 320 GB Serial ATA-300 7200 rpmProcessor: Intel Core i7-2620M 2.7 GHzMemory: 8GB DDR3 SDRAM – 1333 MHzGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory TechnologyBattery and Power: 65 Watt AC/ 9-cell Lithium ionWireless: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205Audio: CX20672 High Definition Audio
7. Dell XPS 15
One of the highlights of the Dell XPS 15 is its unique set of speakers that cannot be compared from others. Just imagine listening to music and even enjoying game sounds via built-in JBL speakers. It has become better than its predecessors are, because of the combination of an Nvidia graphics card, powered by a mighty quad-core i7. The battery is also notable for its long staying life, despite of a draining processor under its care. The 15.6 inch of wide and huge screen goodness has a back draw in it, making the whole laptop experience being bulky and heavy to carry.
Display: 15.6” 1366 x 768 pixelsStorage: 750GB 7,200rpmProcessor: Intel Quad Core i7-2630QM 2 GHzMemory: 8GB, 667MHz DDR3 RAMGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GT540M + Intel GMA HD (Optimus)Wireless: Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, WiMax
6. Asus U41JF-A1
Despite that the specs it carries is far beyond the previous, comparing it to Alienware and others before it, the Asus U41JF-A1 has bagged the number 6 spot not because of the price or the its level of standard that would attract the masses, it’s all because of the consistency of its performance in all levels being met. It does not have the best specs, as there are others better than it, but it has stuck to its portfolio overall, expecting that people would be able to rely on a firm hardware and software dependence, no matter what happens.
Display: 14” 1366×768 pixelsStorage: 500GB 5,400rpmProcessor: Intel Core i3-380M 2.53GHzMemory: 4GB, 1,066MHz DDR3Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 425M + Intel GMA HDBattery and Power: 14.4V, 5800mAh, 85Wh, 8-cell batteryWireless: Atheros AR9285 802.11n Wireless LAN
5. Toshiba Portege R835-P56X
The Toshiba Portege R835-P56X has a sharp design and performance that can be quite close as an alternative to the MacBook Pro. After all, who can mistake an Intel Core i5 with batteries that can almost last a full day of hard core multitasking, battery draining duties. The graphics can be considered as more user friendly than it used to be, however, it is not to be considered as good as other GPUs for hardcore gamers. Battery is noted to perform better this time around, as it got 3 more hours of additional life than the previous models.
Display: 13.3” 1,366×768 pixelsStorage: 640 GB – Serial ATA-300 – 5400 rpmProcessor: Intel Core i5-2410M 2.3 GHzMemory: 4GB, 1,333MHz DDR3Graphics: Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0Battery and Power: 65 Watt 3.42 A 6-cell Lithium ionWireless: Bluetooth, WiMax,WiFi, and Intel’s Wireless Display
4. Acer Aspire AS8950G-9839
When it comes to big, the Acer Aspire AS8950G-9839 knows what it is to having everything loaded for a huge laptop experience. Just by the screen alone, being 18.4 inches would make you think that you will be watching in your small bedroom TV. Expect it to be massive in size, and of course, in weight. It even becomes stuffier with a huge 750GB hard disk space, an i7 processor, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, and an ATI Radeon HD video card. You will never be disappointed with its multimedia properties, showing movies and HD videos with its 1920 x 1080-pixel wide screen, and improved audio with a DSS. Now that is the life. Just prepare your back loading that big stuff in your laptop bag.
Display: 18.4″ Full HD Widescreen 1920 x 1080 pixelsStorage: 750GB 5400RPM SATA Hard DriveProcessor: Intel Core i7-2630QM Processor 2.0GHzMemory: 8GB DDR3 Dual-Channel 1066MHz MemoryGraphics: ATI Radeon HD 6850M with 2GB DDR3 VRAMBattery and Power: 8-Cell Lithium-ionWireless: 802.11b/g/n Wireless NetworkingAudio: Dolby Surround Sound, Dolby Home Theater v4
3. HP Pavilion DV6-6013CL
There is something in Core processors that make huge screen laptops become greater than great, with improvements on audio, video, multitasking, and processing. The HP Pavilion DV6-6013CL is one of those devices that have been benefited of a souped up processor. Its Intel HD Graphics card makes this laptop gaming capable, more than just using it for watching movies and videos. Audio is also advanced a notch higher with its Beats Audio system for 3D capable audio output, perfect for those video-watching moments. It also carries a battery that could stay long, even on power-draining tests and functions. You will be entertained by this set as it combines the best in one package.
Display: 15.6” High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display 1366×768 pixelsStorage: 500GB 5,400rpmProcessor: Intel Core i3-2310M 2.1 GHzMemory: 4GB DDR3 System MemoryGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000Battery and Power: 65W AC Adapter/ 6-Cell 55WHr Lithium-Ion BatteryWireless: Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN 802.11b/g/n WLANAudio: Beats Audio
2. Dell Vostro 3350
Being taken and noted as more of a business than an entertainment laptop, the Dell Vostro 3350 is noted to be a very reliable machine for all the complex and huge data-eating applications and programs that need to be opened all the time, at any given circumstance. It is dependable on meeting business demands, like having Skype open while accessing databases, and multiple spreadsheet documents, while meeting with an international client over the air. It is perfect for travelling businessmen as the laptop is only about 13 inches, while carrying everything in one durable and sturdy physical package. It can be perfect for presentations, creating reports, and even in collaborating operations through crowded networks.
Display: 13.3” HD LED 1366 x 768 pixelsStorage: 500GB5 SATA 7200RPMProcessor: Intel CoreTM i7 2620MMemory: 4GB4 DDR3 SDRAM at 1333 MHzGraphics: AMD Radeon™ HD 6490M GDDR5 memoryBattery and Power: 90 Watt Slim AC Adapter/ 8-cell Lithium ionWireless: 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth Combo
1. MacBook Air
When it’s Apple, everyone has to love it, despite of the high-priced laptop with some specs that are even lower than its competitors are. The MacBook Air, particularly the summer 2011 release, has specs that are not expected to be carried by such a very extravagant laptop. Just imagine that you will be paying much higher than other laptops, but you will be surprised that 256GB of storage would be the max, and the graphics card is just as decent as others. The screen is sharp as it is expected to be, carrying a 1440×900 pixels, something a 13.3” laptop does not usually include. Battery is also revolutionary in this sort because of its advanced Lithium polymer material. You will also be surprised that it also sports a very unfamiliar Bluetooth 4.0, a very fast choice of transferring data from compatible devices.
Display: 13.3” LED 1440×900 pixelsStorage: 256 GB SSDProcessor: Intel Core i5-2557M 1.7GHzMemory: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM – 1333 MHzGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0Battery and Power: 45 Watt AC Adapter/50 Wh Lithium polymerWireless: Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
