This week Newegg's Notebook of the Weeek is the ASUS P50IJ-X1. This $499 priced laptop is comes equipped with an Intel Pentium Dual Core and 4GB of memory so you can run even the most demanding applications confidently. The included 320GB hard disk allows you to work on your most important files, whether they're large images, videos or more! The 16-inch display gives you all of the viewing real estate you need to finish tasks without feeling cramped. Whatever you're viewing will also look good thanks to the Intel GMA 4500M graphics processor. Best of all, the ASUS P50IJ-X1 comes installed with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. You'll be ready to tackle anything now and well into the future! Read the rest of this entry »

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Note: The G550 was ranked #1 in our Top Rank Basic Laptops – Cyber Monday Edition.

If you’re looking for a simple laptop to do everyday computing, the Lenovo G550 does an excellent job. It has a well designed and comfortable keyboard, a longer 3-4 hour battery life, and is very solid and durable. To reach it’s $550 price tag Lenovo has taken away a couple of ports and changed the touchpad. You’re not going to want to go heavy gaming or intense multitasking on the G550; it’s a great laptop for internet use and word processing.

The G550 has an Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor and has 3GB DDR3 SDRAM allowing faster multitasking times. Those interested in graphics and multimedia will also be happy to know the G550 has a 15.6″ display screen using 16:9 HD format. This makes viewing latest movies in HD easier as the horizontal black lines are no longer visible. The G550 is light, chic with choice of hairline or textured design and has a full-sized ergonomic keyboard. Unlike most laptops, the G550 keyboard also includes a number pad for added convenience. Whether for work, school or pleasure, the G550 will fit anyone’s budget. You can find the Lenovo G550 for $550 at Amazon, Newegg, PC Mall, and Club Mac. Read the rest of this entry »

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Happy Cyber Monday everybody! One trend we’ve noticed this year is a high interest in basic laptops. Many people it seems are interested in machines that are lightweight, easy to use, and offer long battery life. With the release of Windows 7 (in October) and the development of the CULV CPU (this summer) there are now many choices available. Gone are the days of laptops with 2-4 hour battery life – some of these newer machines can achieve 8-10 hours before needing to be pluged in. Take a look at the Top 5 Basic Laptops for November 2009.

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Note: Be sure to read our full review on the Acer Timeline.

Acer has just released new version of their popular Acer Timeline Series. The Acer AS3810TZ-4078 has many great things all in one package: 8-10 hour battery life, fast CPU, quiet operation, excellent screen quality, and evenly spaced keyboard. Another bonus: it comes with Windows 7! Yeah! The only negative is that you’ll have to get rid of the bloatware the machine comes preinstalled with. This a great system for students or business people on the go or for basis everyday computing. Some users are getting beyond 10 hours with minor system tweaking. Amazing.

Newegg is selling the AS3810TZ-4078 for $549 ($150 off the $699 retail price) with free shipping. You can buy it at this discounted price until November 22nd. Read the rest of this entry »

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Take one look at the HP Envy 13 and you’ll agree with us – it looks a lot like the 13-inch MacBook Pro. Both systems have the profile of the Ultra Thin style notebook – slim and sexy finish, cool to the touch operation, and longer battery life. HP’s Envy 13 has a better display (1,600×900-pixel resolution), newer CPU, and a wide variety of more options. The Macbook Pro costs  $1,199 and the HP Envy 13 is $1,799…is shelling out the additional $500 for the Envy worth it? Read the rest of this entry »

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Every once and a while a notebook emerges on the scene that sets a whole new standard. In recent years laptops have come forth that are powerful, sleek, and lightweight. However, until now, most laptops have been lacking in the most important feature of all: battery life. This summer Acer released the Timeline Series - 13", 14" and 15'" laptops that have stellar battery life. The Acer Timeline 4810T has a 9 hour battery life! Imagine that! Turn your laptop on in the morning & use it on battery power all day. Other positives abound: wireless N connectivity, slim 1" of thickness, 4.2lb package, cool & quiet system. It's two negatives, the mediocre screen and choppy high-def playback, are frustrating but in this case the positives vastly outweigh the negatives. Read the rest of this entry »