Archive for December, 2008

Acer Introduces “Quad-Core” Laptop

If you’re looking for a supercharged notebook experience, the Acer 8930G is here to provide you with an entirely hyperbolic quad-core processor. Just in case you need to do some serious processing on the go, I suppose.

CNET is pretty down on whether a quad-core processor is truly necessary on a laptop computer, and though it probably isn’t, it’s not like the 8930G is entirely outrageous.

With a suggested retail price of only $1,799, it might actually be worth it to never worry about being behind on processor speed.

Not to mention the fact that you get a large, 18-inch display and a Blu-ray disc drive.

LAPTOP Magazine has a fairly in-depth review if your interest is piqued.

[via CNET]

The Best Blu-Ray Laptops

Blu-ray is the dominant physical media for high-definition video (not to mention high-capacity storage), and if you’re the kind of person who is looking to upgrade to a laptop that can handle this impressive technology, you’re in luck.

Several manufacturers have integrated Blu-ray drives into their laptops, and not always at an exorbitant price. We’ve collected five Blu-ray laptops for your pleasure.

These laptops represent the pinnacle of high-definition mobile computing, and come with an array of alluring features aside from their Blu-ray capabilities. Let us introduce you to the best Blu-ray capable laptops available today.

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Featured Laptop: The Apple MacBook Pro

Apple Macbook Pro

The Apple MacBook Pro is one perhaps the most stylish notebook currently on the market. Apple has a knack for excellent design, and the MacBook Pro is a gorgeous example of that dedication to aesthetics. But this laptop is more than just a pretty face. Available in 15-inch and 17-inch display models, the MacBook Pro is an excellent choice for just about everybody. Students will enjoy the media-centric operating system that will work seamlessly with their iPod and iTunes libraries, power users will be satisfied with the strong processor and support for creative applications like Adobe Photoshop or Final Cut Pro, and even casual computer users can dive right in an learn on this intuitive, easy-to-understand system.


Featured Laptop Line: The Dell XPS

Dell XPS

The Dell XPS line of notebooks are the hot rods of PC laptops. They’re amped up, ready to take on the biggest, most intensive computing tasks you can throw at them, specifically high-end gaming or media tasks. These laptops have big, widescreen LCDs for viewing high-definition content, built-in webcams, powerful graphics cards, and much much more. If you’re looking for a notebook that can be the focal point of your modern multimedia lifestyle, the XPS line should be able to handle it.


Excellent Laptop Deals

If you’re looking for great deals on laptop or notebook computers this holiday season, you’re in luck. Retailers and manufacturers are slashing prices in an effort to lure consumers into purchases, and there are plenty of excellent opportunities available for smart shoppers to get affordable laptops that will be sure to satisfy.

1. Dell’s 12 Days of Deals

Between December 4th and December 15th, Dell is running their 12 Days of Deals promotion, which will offer one great laptop deal per day. You’ll want to keep an eye on their website (the 12 Days of Deals page can be found here). They are cutting hundreds of dollars off of their PC notebooks, and the deals are only going to get deeper as time goes on.

Stay tuned to LaptopAdvisor for more information on great laptop deals in the month of December, as we keep an eye on the holiday price cuts so you can get the best price possible on the laptop of your dreams.

2. DealNews.com’s Laptop Roundup

DealNews.com has an excellent page keeping track of laptop deals from the major brands and retailers this holiday season. You can check it out here. They’ve got a wide variety of deals on everything from mini netbooks to desktop replacement notebooks, from Sony, HP, Dell, and more. This page is definitely worth a look if you’re searching for excellent deals.

Stay tuned! More to come!