Best Notebooks - 1 to 2 GHz Processor Speed, 1000 to 2096 MB Installed RAM, Multimedia Control Panel Input Method

'the Pavilion dv4040us is a good selection for those who need storage space and memory'

'Also, this notebook has 128MB of video RAM, which is more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.'

'crafted out of sturdy and stylish magnesium alloy and measuring 15.5 inches wide, 11.3 inches deep, and 1.6 inches thick'

'The e1705 build is good'

'good overall system'

'The chassis is solid and doesn't exhibit any undue flexing'

'Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.'

'You get a good selection of features on this Pentium-4-M-based notebook,'

'For basic home users who want an affordable desktop-replacement laptop to watch movies, rip discs, and manage photos, the Satellite P105-S6024 is a great choice.'

'Both laptops are extremely capable Media Center laptops.'

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'Both laptops are extremely capable Media Center laptops.'

'best equipped multimedia notebooks'

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'Every port you could want is on this puppy, including HDMI video output perfect for watching HD-DVD movies on your high definition home theater.'

'There is almost no flex, except at the rear where the whole notebook casing flexes in when pushed hard'

'wide array of configuration options'

'When the notebook is off, one touch of the Dell MediaDirect button permits quick access to music, pictures, movies, and videos, regardless of their location--optical drive, hard drive, USB key, or the five-in-one media-card reader--through an intuitive Media Center Edition-like 10-foot user interface that includes full mouse and keyboard control.'

'Benchmarks aside, the laptop did not feel at all sluggish during our anecdotal use, when we performed basic tasks, such as checking e-mail, listening to music, and performing a quick system scan with Windows Defender.'

'In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.'

'powerful portable PC'

'SYSmark scores were satisfactory with the system's 1.2-GHz ULV Pentium M processor and 512MB RAM.'

'SD flash and Type II PC Card slots are ready to accommodate desktop peripherals.'