The Sony VAIO F Series Laptops are considered a “Desktop Replacement” owing to its screen size and hardware components. The VAIO F Series is highly suitable for the gamers and people who do a lot of hardcore video editing.
With a choice of quad-core processors of either Intel Core i7-2670QM (2.20GHz / 3.10GHz with Turbo Boost) or Intel Core i7-2860QM (2.50GHz / 3.60GHz with Turbo Boost) along with memory of up to 2GB DDR3-SDRAM-1333, the Sony VAIO F Series Laptops can take on any difficult task that you will give it.
The screen is a whopping 16-inch (3D models) or 16.4-inch (2D models) LED backlit full HD Display (with 1920 x1080 resolution) powered by NVIDIA GeForce GT520M (512MB) dedicated graphics (2D model) or NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M (1GB) dedicated graphics (3D model).
Other notable features of the Sony VAIO F Series Laptops are the Dolby Home Theater Technology which gives stereo sound effects and the LED-illuminated keyboard for working in the dark.
The VAIO F Series Laptops are available in various colors namely, Glossy Black, Matte Black, Premium White, and Silver.
Source: Sony VAIO F Series
The time of the all-in-ones has now arrived. With office spaces and home workspace becoming smaller and smaller, Lenovo’s IdeaCentre B510 all-in-one desktops will surely be a welcome companion for you. With its exceptional performance, you have no need for an extra PC to do other heavier loads.
The IdeaCentre B510 is equipped with Intel Core i7-870S processors (2.66GHz / 3.60GHz) with up to 16GB of available DDR3 memory to easily process all those computing needs. At the same time, the screen of the IdeaCentre B510 is a whopping 23-inch FULL HD (1920 x 1080) TFT color touchscreen powered by a choice of the following dedicated graphics cards: ATI Radeon HD 5450 512MB, ATI Radeon HD 5570 1GB, or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 1GB for that perfect gaming and multimedia experience.
What’s more is that the IdeaCentre B510 comes preloaded with Windows 7 Home Premium 64 and hard disk space of up to 2TB (7200rpm) so that you can store all your files in this device. Lenovo’s IdeaCentre B510 also comes with Bluetooth keyboard and mouse so that there are no unsightly cables to be seen.
Source: Lenovo IdeaCentre B510
The Sony VAIO Z Series is a line of feather-light but fully-loaded laptops. This is the premium line in Sony’s laptop lineup. It features top performance all enclosed in a thin 0.66-inch shell.
Don’t let its small size mislead you, the Sony VAIO Z Series packs Intel’s 2nd Generation processors and can run up to Intel Core i7. It even features dual channel Solid State Drives with RAID Technology for faster bootups, quick application access, more efficient read/write speeds, and lower power consumption.
Even the 13.1-inch display is nothing to complain about, if you need to hook up to bigger displays for work, the VAIO Z Series laptops can be equipped with the optional Power Media Dock which can allow you to connect up to three Full HD displays for those video editing tasks that just need more than one screen. This is of no consequence to the device’s speed since video graphics is supported by AMD Radeon HD 6650M graphics card with 1GB VRAM for high-grade picture quality without taking its toll on the CPU.
The Sony VAIO Z Series is for you if you want high class power in a very portable device.
Source: Sony VAIO Z Series
My my my, the ultimate portable workstation, Lenovo’s ThinkPad W520 is sure to take your breath away. With processor speeds of up to Intel Core i7-2960XM (Quad Core), the ThinkPad W520 is guaranteed to keep heavy-duty applications running smoothly no matter how strenuous on the system it seems. If you think you might run low on memory, think again! This workstation gives you not 4GB, not 6GB, but 16GB of memory! Look at that, 16GB of DDR3-SDRAM-1333 sure to make everything work ultra fast.
Another marvel of the Lenovo ThinkPad W520 is the 15.6-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display; if you are one of the picky ones on display and still want to enjoy beautiful movies while on break, then get the FHD (1920 x 1080), powered by either NVIDIA Quadro 1000M or NVIDIA Quadro 2000M Graphics with 2GB DDR3 Memory, it will surely give you crystal clear graphics.
Storage options of the ThinkPad W520 have the following options: 320GB or 500GB (5400rpm), 500GB (7200rpm) Hard Disk Drive; 128GB Solid State Drive, or Intel 160GB Solid State Drive.
Source: Lenovo ThinkPad W520
Lenovo’s ThinkPad T Series was christened as the Portable Powerhouse by Lenovo and is known as the “Gold standard for business notebooks.”
The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 is designed to be a mobile business solution from the very beginning. Released in March 2011, it sports a 14-inch HD (1366×768) LED Backlit Anti-glare Display which can be upgraded to a resolution of 1600×900. You have the onboard Intel HD Graphics 3000 and even have the option to add the NVIDIA Optimus Technology which automatically switches to the available NVIDIA Graphics Card when needed, thus giving you enhanced battery life.
The heart of the ThinkPad T420 is the 2nd generation Intel Core i3-2350M Processor which guarantees a 20% increase in performance. You can even choose the highest available for this product which is the Intel Core i7-2640M Processor for those heavy computing needs. Available RAM is the norm for Lenovo: 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB DR3-SDRAM-1333.
Hard Drive options are 320GB (5400rpm) or 500GB (7200rpm) while Solid State Drive options are 128GB Serial ATA or Intel 160GB Serial ATA. The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 runs on Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 but Lenovo recommend Windows 7 Professional 64 for the best performance possible.
Minimum specs of the ThinkPad T420
- Intel Core i3-2350M Processor (2.30GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz)
- GenuineWindows 7 Home Premium 64
- 14.0″ HD (1366 x 768) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
- Intel HD Graphics 3000
- 4 GB DDR3 – 1333MHz (1 DIMM)
- 720p HD Camera
- 320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
Source: Lenovo ThinkPad T420
Oh wow, when Sony branded their C Series as Personality Plus, I didn’t think that I would have all my viewing needs satisfied in this device, the Sony VAIO VPCCB390X CTO customizable laptop.
At first glance, you will only notice that this is slightly bigger than its sister laptop because the VPCCB390X CTO sports a 15.5-inch screen. But this is no ordinary screen, you can choose the standard LED backlit display with 1366×768 resolution or you can go all the way and upgrade it to Full HD VAIO Premium Display with a screen resolution of 1920×1080! Power it up with the AMD Radeon HD6630M (1GB) hybrid graphics card with Intel Wireless Display technology and add a Blu-ray Disc player/burner then you have the ultimate portable movie device.
Other maximum upgradeables on this device are the processor (Intel Core i7-2640M with Turbo boost), Hard Drive (640GB 7200rpm), RAM (8GB DDR3-SDRAM-1333), and of course the operating system (Windows 7 Professional 64-bit).
The Sony VAIO VPCCB390X CTO is also available in Bolt Black, Neon Red, and Lightning White.
Basic Features on the VAIO VPCCB390X CTO
- Intel® Core™ i3-2330M processor (2.20GHz)
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- 15.5″ LED backlit display (1366 x 768)
- Intel® HD Graphics 3000 with Intel® Wireless Display technology
- 320GB (5400rpm) hard drive
- 4GB (4GBx1) DDR3-SDRAM-1333
- CD/DVD player / burner
Source: Sony VAIO VPCCB390X CTO
VPCCB390X CTO
Although the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s has been on the market since last April 2011, it is still up to par with the current laptop models especially in processor speed as it supports an Intel Core i5-2467M Processor (1.6GHz up to SC 2.3GHz, 3MB L3, 1334MHz, DDR3) and available memory of up to 4GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM.
Don’t be deceived by its size though, although the ThinkPad E220s is just a 12-inch notebook PC, it still packs a punch. With the 12.5″ W HD (1366 x 768) LED backlight, Infinity Glass display and Low-light sensitive HD webcam that is powered by an Intel HD Graphics 3000 it is sure to give you viewing satisfaction whatever task you may be doing. So here you have a portable workstation that also gives time for leisure.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s is equipped with a 128GB Serial ATA Solid State Drive and comes packaged with either Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 or Windows 7 Professional 64 and comes with an elegant mocha-black finish.
Basic Features of ThinkPad E220s
- Intel Core i5-2467M Processor
- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
- 12.5″ W HD LED (1366 x 768) LED backlight, Infinity Glass display with Low-light sensitive HD Webcam
- Intel HD Graphics 3000
- 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz
- 128GB Solid State Drive
Source: Lenovo ThinkPad E220s
The Sony VAIO 13.1″ Z-Series Customizable Laptop (VPCZ2290X CTO) is a high-performance device that comes in a sleek and portable package. First of all you can choose among 3 processor speeds namely: Intel Core i5-2435M (2.40GHz / 3.00GHz with Turbo Boost), Intel Core i5-2540M (2.60GHz / 3.30GHz with Turbo Boost), or Intel Core i7-2640M (2.80GHz / 3.50GHz with Turbo Boost). Next is your onboard memory of either 4GB (2GB x 2 fixed onboard), 6GB (4GB + 2GB fixed), or 8GB (4GB x 2 fixed) DDR3-SDRAM-1333.
If you are into heavy editing of videos and other similar media then the Sony VAIO 13.1″ Z-Series Customizable Laptop (VPCZ2290X CTO) is really for you. Don’t let the 13.1″ LED backlit display (1600×900) or 13.1″ LED backlit Full HD display (1920×1080) deceive you into thinking it’s small; with its Power Media Dock with AMD Radeon HD 6650M (1GB) graphics with CD/DVD player/burner or Power Media Dock with AMD Radeon HD 6650M (1GB) graphics with Blu-ray Disc Player, you can connect up to four (4) Full HD monitors and transform this device into a powerful machine that can also easily disconnect for those that have to work outside.
The Sony VAIO 13.1″ Z-Series Customizable Laptop (VPCZ2290X CTO) comes with a 128GB (64GB x2), 256GB (128GB x2), or a maximum of 512GB (256GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0 and an operating system choice of Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Professional 64-bit, or Ultimate 64-bit. It comes in Carbon Fiber Black colored housing.
Basic Features of VPCZ2290X CTO:
- Intel Core i5-2435M (2.40GHz / 3.00GHz with Turbo Boost)
- 4GB (2GB x 2 fixed onboard) DDR3-SDRAM-1333
- 13.1″ LED backlit display (1600×900)
- Power Media Dock with AMD Radeon HD 6650M (1GB) graphics with CD/DVD player/burner
- 128GB (64GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0
- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Source: Sony Z Series VPCZ2290X CTO
The elegant new-look of the Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 oozes with incredible data processing power from the latest Intel processors available in the market today. The IdeaCentre B520 has an ultra fast processor the Intel Core i7-2600 Processor ( 3.40GHz 1333MHz 8MB ) created for incredibly fast and powerful multitasking functions. The unit is also endowed with 8 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz RAM to provide support to processing performance.
The IdeaCentre B520 operates on Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 and is installed with an incredibly powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M video card for the ultimate in 3D gaming enjoyment. However, its most beautiful feature is its 23.0″ All in One HD Multi-touch widescreen monitor with integrated camera 1920×1080 that allows you to maximize your viewing pleasure from Blu-ray movies which can be played in the unit’s Blu-ray /DVD Combo drive as well as enjoy playing your favorite video and online games.
The IdeaCentre B520 also comes with a very large 2TB 7200 rpm storage capacity and Bluetooth technology.
Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 Features:
- Intel Core i7-2600 Processor ( 3.40GHz 1333MHz 8MB )
- 8 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz RAM
- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M video card
- 23.0″ All in One HD Multi-touch widescreen monitor with integrated camera 1920×1080
- Blu-ray /DVD Combo
- 2TB 7200 rpm storage capacity
- Bluetooth technology
Source: Lenovo IdeaPad B520
