High quality 3 '1000 USD' laptops

Today's laptop models are much faster, lighter and special. In fact, you can buy a high quality laptop for $ 1,000 or less.

1. HP Pavilion dv6500t

Rating : 86 (very good)

Ranked No. 2 in the 10 Versatile Laptop Ranking by PC World in September 2007

Price : 699 USD

Advantages : As a beautiful computer, the Pavilion dv6500t has a stylish look with its glossy finish and backlit media control technology. The Pavilion dv6500t features Wi-Fi, HDMI slot connected to TV, 3 USD ports, a multi-function card slot, maximum audio speakers, 15.4-inch widescreen display and a high-resolution Webcam (640x480).

HP has equipped the Pavilion dv6500t with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 processor to reach 2 HGz. As a result, this machine is capable of handling a lot of things from simple to complex with fast speed. In addition, the battery life is up to 4 hours and can be upgraded to 250GB.

Cons : Weight of 6.2 pounds (1 pound = 0.458 kg). The addicted computer user needs to upgrade from the basic Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 to a 128MB nVidia GeForce Go 8400 GS graphics card. As with many other HP laptops, the smooth screen of the dv6500t reflects the light from above, making it easy to feel uncomfortable without adjusting the angle of the screen.

2. Lenovo ThinkPad R61

Rating : 83 (very good)

Ranked No. 4 in the 10 Versatile Laptop Chart by PC World in September 2007

Price : 1135 USD

Advantages : The basic R61 configuration only costs 670 USD. However, when adding 2GB of RAM, Windows Vista Home Premium and a super fast Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, the machine costs $ 989.

The ThinkPad R61 has a lot of interesting functions including ThinkLight, a diodes that allow you to see the keyboard in the dark. Not only that, it also features an outstanding configuration such as a 14.1-inch widescreen, light weight of about 5.8 pounds, suitable for carrying on business trips, dual-layer DVD drive, high battery life with 3 hours of use. continuity.

In addition, the device is equipped with a fingerprint reader. The keyboard is simply designed but easy to use with many built-in utility keys.

Disadvantages : The Lenovo ThinkPad is primarily designed for business people, so for those who want to find interesting multimedia features, they'll have to skip the R61.

3. Toshiba Satellite A215 - S4757

Rating : 82 (very late)

Ranked 5th in the 10 Multi-purpose Laptop Chart voted by PC World in September 2007

Price : 770USD

Advantages : Toshiba Satellite A215-S4757 integrates a DVD burner, an ExpressCard card slot and a 3-in-1 memory card slot. Extremely handy keyboard layout and 7 hand keys with open function, browser display You choose and control CD and DVD.

Cons : The A215-S4757 weighs 6.2 pounds. Performance is not excellent. Battery operated continuously for only 2.3 hours.

Mai Dinh