We are just about halfway through 2009 and laptops\notebooks are still gaining popularity over the traditional desktop computer. The main reason laptops are becoming more popular than desktops is the fact that laptops are continuing to grow in power while still providing the portability we all have grown to love.
Deciding on what laptop\notebook is right for you can be a very daunting task. I did some research to weed out the best cost vs. performance laptop you will need. The first laptop is recommended for the home or office user that doesn’t intend to play games on their new machine. The second is a great laptop for gaming, yet is still reasonably priced under $1000 dollars.
Best Home\Office Laptop Notebook Under $1000
Lenovo G530
Features:
CPU Type – Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3400(2.16GHz)
Screen – 15.4″ WXGA
Graphics Card – Intel GMA 4500M
Video Memory – Shared system memory
Memory- 3GB DDR2
Hard Disk – 250GB SATA
Optical Drive – Dual layer DVD Burner
Pros – Low price, lots of memory, great for school, work, or watching movies
Cons – Not a gaming laptop
Street Price – $499.99
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Best Gaming Laptop Notebook Under $1000
MSI EX625-227US
Features:
CPU Type – Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 (2.0GHz)
Screen – 16″ WXGA
Graphics Card – ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670
Video Memory – 512MB DDR3 VRAM
Memory- 4GB DDR2
Hard Disk – 320GB SATA
Optical Drive – DVD Super Multi
Pros – Radeon HD 4670, great for games, DDR3 graphics memory
Cons – Technically a budget gaming laptop
Street Price – $749.99
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