Laptops > 2 GB Laptops

Advantages: Style, choice of finishes, weight, Dell brand
Disadvantages: Power socket on side,

...1525 to replace my current Dell desktop, an USFF Optiplex SX280. This is partly due to wanting to rid my life of clutter on a desk, and ultimately a desk, so this really will be used on my lap. As a result I have also specced it with the internal mobile broadband 3G/HDSPA card for Vodafone, so that I can access the internet, in theory, from anywhere. Since I am already a Vodafone customer I intend to add 3G use to the account and get rid of my BT ...
...I'm interested to see how well this will work in the real world. Initial impressions of the Inspiron are very good. I have chosen a gloss white finish on the lid, and it looks really smart. Nobody will actually be fooled into thinking it's an MacBook, but I like the simplicity of the colour and also the fact that, unlike the other colour choices available, it was free. Additionally there is no clip on the lid, just a hinge that snaps it shut, not ... Read review

Advantages: Complete package with good screen
Disadvantages: Powerhousing heating

I recuperated one of these here in France as "broken", after carefull inspection it seems the 512MB RAM module has had it and prevents the laptop of working properly. Considering the previous review, I would assume the overheating is a serious problem for the internal components and mainly for the memory modules which are located centraly, right next to a heat exhaust pipe. The laptop seems to be OK in all other respects but considering the heat ...
...some monitoring software to keep a tab on its overall heat dissipation. The screen seems to be of good quality, general good loook and finish, dual layer DVD reader/writer and all the built-in gimmicks you might wish for. Considering it was given to me as broken, only needing to buy a new RAM chip (and the machine can take up to 2GB of RAM) and a charger I would say it is a good deal. ... Read review

Advantages: Quality build
Disadvantages: Heavier than most

I have owned this one for 2 years and find it a pretty solid machine. The DVD/CD burner works good with the suplied program. Keyboard is full size keys which is a bonus. The screen does reflect the light but you can still see whats on it. Battery power I feel is poor, lasting only 1 3/4 hours. When on mains it does not get to hot even on your lap after a couple hours surfing. The hard drive being only 60gig can be filled up easily but regular backups ...
...and general computer work it fits a lot of holes but not fast enough for video rendering. Though it will cope with it. No problems with it though. This part is an add on to my main review. It is coming up to Three years that I have owned this laptop. I have had no problems other than the hard drive size. Although now I am using a external hard drive to store things. The drive is not full. It is almost three quarters full and does tend to run a bit ... Read review

Advantages: Price and simplicity.
Disadvantages: Speed, capacity, weight, and power.

...market. Having used the Acer series, especially this one, for a wide range of applications, I can safely say that unless all you ever want to do is word process, it is worth getting a better machine. I found that this computer is at its best when used as a networked machine, typing out word documents and then saving remotely at the end of the session - bear in mind that you will need to set aside a good few minutes to do so. Its wireless capabilities ...
...Anecdotal evidence suggests that the Acer Travelmate works well with Linux, either as a full install or on a partition. This will not, sadly, help any wireless matters, as getting wireless to work on any Linux system can prove to be a tearful experience for those unwilling to learn to code. In essence, this is a good, cheap word processor and wired internet browser. Don't expect anything more advanced from it. I bought an HP laptop around the same ... Read review

Advantages: Value for money and fantastic speakers
Disadvantages: Integrated graphics card and short battery life

...- a pity that large Toshiba logo isn't a bit more subtle, maybe black would have been better on grey. The stripes are also on the inside - a bit distracting perhaps? Still, it does give an impression of being a fairly robust laptop casewise. Another plus is the firm keyboard and large mouse buttons. Inside: This is a reasonably fast laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 and 2GB of memory) and with a 200GB hard drive provides plenty of storage space. ...
...brightness and colour for DVDs and the speakers (Harman Kardon) are particularly impressive. It also comes with Vista HotStart for playing music and touch-sensitive hotkeys to control CDs and DVDs. Downside: The battery life is a bit on the low side only lasting around a couple of hours or so. It has an integrated graphics card which limits 3D gaming performance. The keys are shiny - not sure about this one!! ... Read review