JVC DLA-HD100

Advantages: Comes with a lot of useful software
Disadvantages: none

...The Benq Dwq1600 ia a robust DVD rewriter, which comes complete with software and plenty of built in technology disigned to ensure correct playing of unlevel DVDS and CDS. The software you get free is WinDVD Creator 2.8B, Win DVD4.0B, Record now! 7.1, Sonic DLA 4.9. I did find there to be a few problems with this drive, For a start it is only compatible with DVD+RW and DVD+R standards, there is no headphone outlet or volume control. ** The Overall Design ** The DW1600 has a standard specification, with a fairly fast speed on both single layer and dual-layer discs. Shiws good rewriteable media and is pipped to the post by the feature-filled LiteOn an fast MSI ** Speed ** +16X4X16 -N/A 9=(RXRWXread ** Access Time** 120ms ** Dual Layer ** Yes 2.4X The controls and indicators are very simple this is due to not having a volume... Read review

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Advantages: Screen Size, Nvidia Graphics
Disadvantages: Not really Vista ready, build quality questionable

...Ive had this laptop since September 2006, great specs for an XP machine, but no way ready for Vista. Build quality is fairly unsatisfactory on mine, battery has never worked and attempts of repair are met with sending them the laptop for uo to 4 weeks. Screen size is lovely and the 17" really makes a difference, its very pleasant to work with and can handle a nice range of resolutions. graphics card is mid range for what the laptop is really marketed as - I would personally look for an ATI x1700 laptop if you are looking for a cheaper Gaming laptop. Hard disk on mine leaves a little to be desired at only 60gb but i believe some of the newer models now ship with a 100gb hard drive - but in these the graphics card has been sacrificed which in my opinion is one of the redeeming features of this laptop. For your average user the 1.6ghz... Read review

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Advantages: its good for high performance , durability(6.7 hrs battery life),n exceptionally light
Disadvantages: its price,much emphasis on video editing,low hdd space(40 gb).

...The new jvc mini note pc is based on the Intel Centrino platform and is aimed at the mobile professional. the Mini Note is an extremely compact (9.2 by 7.0 by 1.5 inches) and lightweight (3.2 pounds system weight) ultraportable that's attractive and well-made.The unit contains a built-in DVD/CD-RW combo drive, which eliminates the hassle of carrying external drives.Intel's Centrino G 2200 wireless solution, resulting in some of the best throughput we've seen for an ultraportable wifi. But the main drawback which i think is the price tag.the processor speed is good but the hdd space is too less (only 40 gb).the key pitch doesn't make the Mini Note as typing-friendly. perhaps the graphic card dosn't impress the gaming geeks.... Read review

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