Laptop Computers: Among the Top Performers of 2008

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Wondering which ones among the hundreds of laptop models Toshiba Tecra 8000 Battery stood out in 2008? Here’s a quick roundup.


ThinkPad T61

T61 comes with a durable chassis that looks set to withstand the hardest of knocks. It’s an ideal option for long distance travel but the weight – 2.3kg- may be off-putting.

If computer security is your concern, T61 allays your fears. There’s a fingerprint reader to help prevent unauthorized access to your laptop. Do you regularly visit many websites that require you to key in a username and password? You can configure the laptop to use the fingerprint mode to log in while still maintaining the password option.

Other features:


Core 2 Duo T7300 with 2 GHz Toshiba Tecra 8100 Battery processor speed

1 GB RAM

Hard Disk Space 80 GB

14.1″ Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 in WXGA mode

Dell XPS M1530

If you spend a lot of time typing, the XPS provides a spacious wrist rest to make the whole process comfortable.

The XPS’ strong point is its stylish design. Although it weighs 2.6kg, you would tolerate it for the other impressive features it comes with.


M1530 excels in the graphics Toshiba Tecra 9000 Battery department - with a 256 MB RAM powered by NVIDIA’s GeForce 8600M GT it could tempt the user to take a crack at gaming.


It has a screen size of 15.4in (TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel format) with CCFL backlight. If you don’t fancy that, you could opt for the LED backlight version by forking out a few extra bucks.

Other features:

CPU: 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100

4GB RAM

320GB of Hard Disk Space (5400RPM SATA)

Toshiba Satellite A200

May not score in looks and the RAM size, but would suit the small businessman on a budget. Still, there may an issue for those who work in brightly-lit environments. A200 sports a glossy screen, notorious for glare and reflections in such places.


If you plan to watch movies, the limited viewing angle may not provide you with the experience you’re looking for. Still, you’ll be satisfied with the Toshiba Tecra 9100 Battery, features for the budget price it comes with.


Other features:

CPU: 2GHz Core 2 Duo T7250

1GB DDR2 RAM

120GB Hard Disk Space

Dual-layer DVD±RW Drive

15.4-inch TFT Display

Sony VAIO SZ71


The SZ71 suits the corporate userToshiba Satellite 1900 Battery who may need to engage in video conferencing. An integrated mic and a webcam is provided to that end. Weighing only a mere 1.9kg, it has an impressive battery life of up to 6 hours. The graphics department is also solid, coming with a Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS graphics card that could be turned off to save battery power. There are also Bluetooth and wireless capabilities for the traveler.


Other features:

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 / 2 GHz

2GB RAM

160 GB Hard Disk Space

13.3′ TFT 1280 x 768 (WXGA)

DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM Integrated Drive