HP Pavilion dv4-2173nr 14.1-Inch Laptop

Ultra portability. Buy the HP Pavilion dv4-2173nr Entertainment Notebook PC to edit photos and videos easily, burn files onto CDs and DVDs, plus burn labels onto discs using LightScribe Technology. You can also lighten the weight of this notebook PC by removing the optical drive from the HP SmartBay.

SPECIFICATIONS

Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-430M processor 2.26GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GHz

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Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Display
14.1" Diagonal WXGA HD HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)

Memory (RAM)
4GB DDR3

Hard Drive
500GB (7200RPM) SATA

Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop

Toshiba Satellite L645D: Fashionable, Affordable and Portable with 14-Inch Screen.

Offering a redesigned chassis with a sleeker body, the nicely affordable Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 notebook PC makes it easy to handle computing essentials at home, school or work--from surfing the web and downloading video to managing household finances or studying for finals. And its high-gloss Fusion Finish in Helios Black will be sure to raise a few eyebrows while you're on the go.

You'll also be able to burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming thanks to the triple-core AMD Phenom II Mobile Processor P820.

This all-purpose, eco-smart machine features a stunning 14-inch LED-backlit display with 720p native high-definition resolution. Thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you'll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family. Other high-tech features include a power-saving Eco Utility to help reduce power consumption based on your needs and one USB/eSATA combo port.

This Satellite comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version).

Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 15.6-Inch Laptop

The stylish Acer Aspire AS5251 laptop (model AS5251-1805) offers powerful AMD V Series performance, the latest connectivity technology and rich media features at practical price. Starting from the gorgeous 15.6-inch widescreen LED-backlit display with integrated HD webcam to the full-size keyboard with dedicated numeric keypad, you have everything you need for efficient multitasking and smooth communication at home or away.

This Aspire laptop's modish yet practical design brings a slenderized look, and the mesh-patterned cover brings a rich appearance while also preventing fingerprints and scratches. The full size keyboard extends to a Dedicated Numeric Keypad making number key in's quick.

A Multi-Gesture Touchpad enables you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites. Other features include ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, an integrated webcam for video chats, and a SuperMulti optical drive that's compatible with double-layer DVD discs. You'll also be able to connect this laptop to your HDTV via the HDMI port.

This Aspire laptop comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version).

Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Student (Disc Version)

With Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010, you and your kids can create great schoolwork and home projects from multi-page bibliographies to multimedia presentations. Capture ideas and set them apart with video-editing features and dynamic text effects. Then easily collaborate with classmates without being face-to-face thanks to new Web Apps tools. The results go well beyond expectations with a little inspiration, a lot of creativity and Office Home and Student 2010.

Traditional Disc Version
This version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 includes the software on disc, with a product key. It is licensed for installation on three PCs in the same household.

For customers buying a PC who need Office for their new PC only, and don't need to upgrade other home PCs, a Product Key Card provides another way to purchase Office with a PC.

Enjoy Flexibility
Now you can easily post your Office documents online and access, share and edit them with Office Web Apps. It's an ideal way to extend your Office 2010 experience to the Web.

Work Together
Brainstorm ideas, share notes and work on documents with others simultaneously thanks to the new co-authoring tool in Word, PowerPoint and OneNote.

Find It on New Backstage View
Replaces the traditional File menu to give you one go-to spot to conveniently save, open and print documents. Customize the tab commands to fit your individual needs so you can navigate tasks effortlessly.

Programs You Rely On
Microsoft Office 2010 is an industry standard offering our latest, innovative tools to make your documents richer and more informative.

eMachines eME527-2537 15.6-Inch Laptop

Stay productive and have fun with the eMachines eME527-2537 Notebook featuring reliable Intel Celeron processing, 15.6-inch HD widescreen display, Intel GMA graphics and Windows 7 Home Premium. It is everything you need to easily accomplish deadlines, browse the Internet, keep up with your social networks, have fun with digital media and more, on-the-go.

 eME527-2537 Specifications

* Intel Celeron Processor 900 (2.2GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* 15.6" HD Widescreen WXGA High-Brightness LCD Display
* Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset
* 2GB DDR3 Memory (2 x 1024MB)
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
* 160GB SATA Hard Drive
* 8X DVD-SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
* 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
* 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Certified
* 2 - USB 2.0 Ports
* One Built-in Mono Speaker
* 6.0 lbs. (system unit only)

Shares rise for McAfee on HP takeover buzz

Shares rose sharply today, Monday 26th April, for McAfee Inc. following rumours that the PC manufacturer Hewlett-Packard showed interest in buying the security software company outright.

Buying McAfee will greatly toughen the company’s authority and expand their competitive edge.

There is now a feeling that they will now have the edge on rivals such as Cisco Systems Inc if the sale of McAfee goes through.

By midday today, McAfee’s shares had risen by 3% to approaching $42 a share.

At present, McAfee and HP declined any comment.

First quarter profit doubles for SonicWall

Recently, the network security technology company SonicWall announced that their profits had more than doubled. They also announced their revenue went up by 17%.

SonicWall now has shares valued at 8 cents, compared with 3 cents for the same period in 2009. This amounts to nearly $4.5 million in revenue.

SonicWall turned in better than expected results.

Looking further ahead, SonicWall are now looking at revenue of nearly $60 million for the second quarter this year. Analysts expect 11 cents a share profit on this revenue.

As the news of SonicWalls success came out, their shares rose by nearly 4% at just over the $10 mark.