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$6,950,000
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Shape Audio
Organic Harmony
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$2,000,000
(Built to order only)
Transmission Audio
Ultimate
N/A

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$1,000,000
(Only 1 system made)
Kharma
Grand Enigma
N/A

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$700,000
Wisdom Audio
Infinite Wisdom Grande
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$500,000
Moon Audio
Limited Signed Edition of Three
Titan
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$500,000
CAT
MBX
(powered)
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$500,000
Final Audio
Opus 204

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$380,700
Acapella Audio Arts
Sphaeron Excalibur
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$354,000
Magico
Ultimate
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$350,000
FM Acoustics
Inspiration XS-1

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$325,000
Verity Audio
Monsalvat

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$325,000
Adam Audio
OSS
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$322,000
Tidal
T-1
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$289,000
Living Voice
Olympian
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$300,000
Wisdom Audio
Infinite Wisdom
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$295,000
Marten
Coltrane Supreme
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$277,000
Perfect8
The Force
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$270,000
German Physiks
Gaudi Mk II
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$268,000
Goldmund
Epilogue Full System
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Only 1 vote per speaker

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$250,000
Wisdom Audio
Infinite Rush
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$250,000
Cessaro Horn Acoustics
Gamma 1
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$240,000
Ntt Audio Lab
RF
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$240,000
Hansen Audio
Grand Master
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$240,000
Wilson Audio
WAMM 7
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$230,000
Westlake Audio
SM-1 VF Home
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$225,000
CAT
Sequoia
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$220,000
Kharma
Grand Exquisite
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$220,000
German Physiks
Emperor w/ carbon fiber
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$210,000
Peak Consult
Kepheus Ultimatum
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Computer - The most expensive Mouse in the world

The World's Most Expensive Computer Mouse


Price: £16,200.00
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Their innovative design makes Pat Says Now mice a perfect gift for anybody working with a computer. Attractively wrapped in a specially designed box, these trendy “desk pets” are a temptation not many can resist.

Let us introduce the world's most expensive computer mouse, cast from 18 carat white gold and set with 59 brilliant cut diamonds. Choose from the beautiful "Diamond Flower" design and the "Scattered Diamond" design. If you would prefer your mouse in yellow (as seen below) or red gold, with black or white trim, email us at hello@fabstuff.net . Be the first in the UK to own this unique and exclusive toy!



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Computer - The most expensive Desktop in the world

Most Expensive Desktop Computer
by JEREMY on JULY 12, 2008 · COMMENTS (21)
A desktop computer can be an expensive investment, but most of that expense usually goes to the monitor and the gear inside the case. After all, an extraordinarily expensive case is still only $600 and nobody’s going to put a case like that over hardware that costs less than two or three times as much, right? Well, what if the case was made of platinum and diamonds? Zeus, a Japanese manufacturer, is selling a computer in just such a case. Their PC, called Jupiter, is the most expensive desktop computer in the world.


Jupiter features a case made of platinum and encrusted with jewels arranged in the shapes of constellations. As for the hardware, Jupiter features Intel’s 3GHz E6850 Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB of DDR 2 memory, a 1TB hard drive and a dual Blu-Ray/HD DVD drive. Additionally, it ships with a 24” 1920×1200 native resolution monitor.

The world’s most expensive desktop PC has been released in Japan, where it can be purchased for ¥80,000,000 ($748,720 USD). Of course, if you’re on a tight budget then you could opt for gold instead of platinum, reducing the price to ¥60,000,000 ($561,540).

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Computer - The most expensive laptop in the world

The Ten Most Expensive Laptops in the World
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Discover the most expensive notebooks ever created, burning a huge hole in your wallet...and breaking your back!

10 Expensive Laptops

Today I bring you an article examining the cream of the crop; the most badass laptops out there, whose uber-leet status is only rivaled by the hefty price tags that each one carries. I'll briefly explore the latest and greatest from some of the boutique shops (Alienware, Falcon Northwest, VoodooPC), some of the big boys of the industry (Apple, Dell, Sony, and Toshiba), and some of the more mid-size players (Acer, Asus, and Sager).

Normally you'd see an article rounding up ten systems saying how good is laptop XYZ compared to ABC', how many FPS (frames per second)can it pull in F.E.A.R.', what is the battery life like', etc. I'm going to take a slightly different angle, however. It's undeniable that each one of these systems will eat your ordinary, run of the mill laptops for dinner (and many desktops for that matter) - that fact isn't in dispute. What is under scrutiny here is more a question of value. Are all these features and power worth the big bucks being sought by the various manufacturers? Read on to find out.

The method behind this article's madness is this - select the best CPU offered by the laptop manufacturer, pair it with 2GB of RAM, a high capacity hard drive, a wide range of graphics cards, and some of the biggest screen with the highest resolution available. The results, as you'll see, will end up putting a big dent in any buyer's wallet.

Acer Aspire 9810


CPU

2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7200

RAM

2GB DDR2 667

Hard Drive

120GB SATA

Graphics Card(s)

NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 (256MB)

Optical Drive

HD DVD

Screen Size and Resolution

20" / 1680x1050

Dimensions

18.7" W x 13.86" D x 2.43" H

Weight

16.98 lbs

Approximate Price

~$2600

As you can see from the specs, this is one hell of a machine, especially if you intend on using it for video playback purposes. The beefy Aspire 9810 is one of the first laptops out there to include an HD DVD drive, for all of you out there interested in portable HD video. A Core 2 Duo processor will also ensure you have plenty of power on tap for multitasking.

For all its great numbers and specs, there are some flaws with the Aspire 9810. A point of contention in my eyes is that the 9810 has a weaker graphics card than some of the other models in the roundup. Maybe it's my gaming predilection speaking, but for this kind of coin I'd like a more robust graphics card implemented so I would be able to game on a mobile solution at high resolution with all the eye candy turned up. To get an idea of how the NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 performs, check out our review of the Go 7600-equipped Toshiba Qosmio AV650.

One more question abounds, and that is why Acer chose a 1680x1050 resolution bundled with that HD DVD drive, as this resolution is not true High Definition. A better choice may have been 1920x1200 which would allow 1080i/p content to be played in true high def. Another factor to consider with the inclusion of the HD DVD drive is that the high def standard has still not been decided. Whether Blu-ray or HD DVD will emerge victorious is anyone's guess, so the true value of having either drive right now is somewhat debatable. Also, the HD DVD drive doesn't record high definition video, it only plays it.

Despite these few quibbles, this laptop is one of the best bargains of the bunch. When you consider that a standalone HD DVD unit will run you about $500-$600 alone, that leaves you spending about $2,000 for a system that comes with a 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB of RAM, a fairly large amount of hard drive space, mid-range video card, and a big beautiful LCD, all in a package that you can still cart around to class, or on business trips.

Rating: 8/10 moneybags (more moneybags signify a better bargain)



Alienware Aurora m9700


CPU

2.4GHz AMD Turion 64

RAM

2GB DDR 400

Hard Drive

120GB SATA

Graphics Card(s)

NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900GS SLI (2x256MB)

Optical Drive

8X DVD+/-RW

Screen Size and Resolution

17" / 1920x1200

Dimensions

15.85"W x 11.75" D x 1.85" H

Weight

8.5 lbs

Approximate Price

$3,126.00

No top ten list of expensive top tier systems would be complete without including an offering from Alienware. Billed as a high end gaming system/desktop replacement, the Aurora m9700 sports a 2.4GHz AMD Turion 64 CPU, 17' 1920x1200 screen, and two NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900GS graphics cards running in SLI configuration. True to Alienware form, the unit is styled with the alien theme and comes in several customizable colors.

Alienware has never had the reputation of being the most affordable or cost conscious OEM. In this case, that reputation stands firm. It looks pretty with its snazzy paintjob, gills' on the top of the chassis, and contains some nice hardware inside. However even for a high end boutique system, this Alienware model could stand to have better technology for the money.

First off, the hardware is good, but not that good. Some may question why an Alienware Core 2 Duo system wasn't included instead (such as the Area-51 m5750), and it's simply because the Aurora m9700 comes equipped with SLI, which brings the total price higher. Therein lies two issues; first of all, yes, it's SLI, but it's not nearly as good SLI as some other manufacturers offer. For a price at the level this laptop commands, I would expect a 7800GTX or 7900GTX, but that may just be me. Second, running a high resolution such as 1920x1200 on a fairly small 17' screen may be rough on some users' eyes. Perhaps a more appropriate resolution for best readability would have been 1680x1050.

Since I've done a fair amount of modding in my time, I'm not easily swayed by fancy OEM paintjobs that bring a hefty price premium. I've seen many a case painted by Joe Schmoe that came out looking like near OEM quality and the styling of the laptop itself is not a compelling enough reason to pay top dollar for this system.

Rating: 5/10 moneybags (more moneybags signify a better bargain)



Apple MacBook Pro (17")


CPU

2.16GHz Intel Core Duo T2600

RAM

2GB DDR2 667

Hard Drive

120GB SATA

Graphics Card(s)

ATI Radeon X1600 (256MB)

Optical Drive

8X DVD+/-RW

Screen Size and Resolution

17" / 1680x1050

Dimensions

15.4" W x 10.4" D x 1.0" H

Weight

6.8 lbs

Approximate Price

$3,099.00

The list of features, bundled accessories and capabilities of this small device look pretty impressive on paper, but let's see how it stacks up in actual usage.

Often synonymous with the word expensive', Apple makes an appearance on this list with their 17' MacBook Pro. Featuring an Intel Core Duo processor, 2GB of RAM, and an ATI Mobility Radeon X1600, Apple can finally hang with the big boys of the laptop world.

The bar for measuring how much laptop you get for the money is a little different with the MacBook Pro. Normally I would fault Apple for only' including an ATI Radeon X1600 with a machine that costs $3,100 because of my gaming tendencies. Since gaming and Apple are not normally used in the same sentence (unless that sentence is prefaced with the words don't even think about'), I can't really fault the MacBook Pro too much.

I hate to say it, for fear of inciting the anti-Mac crowd, but there are few laptops that are built as well as Apple's or include as many innovative or well-engineered features. The quality here is top-notch, and the fit and finish is second to none. It is also the thinnest laptop of the bunch, besting the next-thinnest by almost a third of an inch.

The rest of the hardware specs are comparable to the other models in this article, perhaps a tad worse. The area in which this laptop really shines is the fact that you can now dual boot Windows XP and OSX with the Apple-supplied Boot Camp or Parallels on the MacBook Pro, which obviously is a feature unique to Apple products. In my mind, this feature adds a great deal of value to the MacBook Pro, especially for those who have wanted to try OSX but were afraid to spend the money on an OSX-only Mac system. This laptop allows users to run all of their favorite programs for each OS on one single machine, and to choose between Microsoft and Apple for specific tasks, which was previously unheard of.

Sure, this laptop isn't that great for gaming, but the added functionality of dual booting makes that shortcoming seem miniscule. Now, had Apple included a better video card and a Core 2 Duo CPU, then the MacBook Pro could have earned ten moneybags.

Rating: 8/10 moneybags (more moneybags signify a better bargain)



Asus Lamborghini VX1


CPU

2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo T2500

RAM

2GB DDR2 667

Hard Drive

160GB PATA

Graphics Card(s)

NVIDIA GeForce Go7400 VX (512MB)

Optical Drive

4X DVD+/-RW

Screen Size and Resolution

15" / 1400x1050

Dimensions

13" W x 10.7" D x 1.5" H

Weight

5.3 lbs

Approximate Price

$2,799.99

Following in the footsteps of Acer's Ferrari line of laptops, Asus has teamed with Automobili Lamborghini to bring you the VX1. Available in the same yellow or black that you can purchase your next Lamborghini pasta-rocket in, the VX1 is largely crafted out of carbon alloy to reduce its weight to a hair over five pounds, a full pound-and-a-half less than the next lightest laptop, the MacBook Pro.

A standard VX1 configuration includes a 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo CPU, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, 160GB PATA hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce Go7400 VX GPU, and a 15' screen running at 1400x1050 resolution.

The hardware in the VX1 leaves me a little under whelmed for almost three grand out of my piggy bank. The CPU isn't even Core 2 Duo, the video card is middle of the road, the DVD drive is slower than any other laptop in this review, and the screen is 2' smaller than the other guys' laptops. I know they all can't be 19'+ behemoths, because that's not the only kind of laptop there is, but for this price you'd expect a little more.

I can understand why a company would market such a laptop - it certainly looks great, it's compact and light, and comes with a nice bundle (including a Lamborghini branded mouse pad and carrying case). In this instance, you're definitely paying a price premium for the automotive paintjob and Lamborghini emblem. A similarly equipped Dell XPS would run you about $800 less, but would certainly not look as nice. You probably won't see a lot of people running around with this laptop (kind of like you won't see a ton of Lamborghinis on the road) but I think that's more to do with Asus' method of distribution than anything else.

Rating: 5/10 moneybags (more moneybags signify a better bargain)



Dell XPS M2010


CPU

2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7600

RAM

2GB DDR2 667

Hard Drive

120GB SATA RAID-1

Graphics Card(s)

ATI Mobility X1800 (256MB)

Optical Drive

DVD-RW

Screen Size and Resolution

20" / 1680x1050

Dimensions

18.85" W x 15.9" D x 2.9" H

Weight

18.3 lbs

Approximate Price

$4,649.00

Dell sort of broke the mold with this one. They're not usually known for innovative design, but this mobile' unit is like none of the others. It's a true desktop replacement solution, and runs a 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB DDR2 RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon X1800 graphics card, and boasts a 20' LCD running a native resolution of 1680x1050. It's a beast in every sense of the word- an 18 pound, almost 19' wide monster.

There's a lot to like in the M2010. If you so choose, you can boost the RAM to 4GB (and add a couple grand to the price tag in the process), run 120GB SATA hard drives mirrored in RAID-1 (as the above configuration shows), and have a great screen with a resolution that is perfectly matched for it.

There are a couple of things I question about this model, however. First and foremost, I question the usefulness of the M2010 as a mobile' unit, as it has been marketed by Dell. I suppose you could fold the screen down, pick the thing up and lug it somewhere, but its sheer size makes that seem very unlikely in real world practice. It appears like it would be more at home on some yuppie's minimalist glass desk than in a student's book bag or on a commuter train. I would hesitate to brand it as a mobile' unit as it more closely resembles an all-in-one or small form factor (SFF) computer.
Also, since the unit is so large, I don't know why Dell didn't choose a better (or newer generation) video card. They could have fit a bigger, faster card that produces more heat inside because size (and heat dissipation) is not as much of an issue when you have 19' to work with.

The system is a design marvel, but the limited mobility makes it somewhat of an overpriced desktop system, as you can get a better SFF desktop for a lot less.

Rating: 4/10 moneybags (more moneybags signify a better bargain)



Falcon Northwest FragBook DR 6800A


CPU

2.4GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 4600+

RAM

2GB DDR 400

Hard Drive

120GB SATA

Graphics Card(s)

NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 (512MB)

Optical Drive

8X DVD+/-RW

Screen Size and Resolution

17" / 1920x1200

Dimensions

15.5"W x 11.7" D x 1.9" H

Weight

12.7 lbs

Approximate Price

$4,943.34

You almost had to expect to see an entry from Falcon Northwest on this list. Having long been one of the premier boutique PC shops, Falcon does not disappoint with the FragBook DR 6800A (well, relatively speaking). Probably the closest competitor to Apple in the way of fit and finish, you'd be hard pressed to find many nicer looking laptops. There's a great deal of aesthetic modifications you can have done right at Falcon's factory before the laptop ships.

Inside the FragBook isn't much of a slouch either. Powered by a desktop 2.4GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 4600+, there's a ton of power at your fingertips (and a lot of heat in your lap). Coupled with 2GB of DDR RAM, a 120GB SATA hard drive, and a NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 displaying 1920x1200 on a 17' screen, you've got yourself quite a system, for gaming or otherwise.

There's not a lot to criticize this system for- save the desktop processor and its heat output, the potential eye strain mentioned previously when coupling a 17' screen with a 1920x1200 resolution, and lack of SLI at this price point. Remember, this article is not really focused on whether or not this is a good system. Every laptop here is kickass. The determining factor is whether the price is justified.

Despite the fact that the laptop is a great performer and has eleventy-billion coats of nice shiny paint that you can comb your hair while looking at, for almost $5,000 it's a bit steep. For that price, I would be looking for SLI and either a Turion64 X2 or Core 2 Duo processor.

Rating: 4/10 moneybags (more moneybags signify a better bargain)



Sager NP5950V


CPU

2.4GHz AMD Turion 64

RAM

2GB DDR 400

Hard Drive

120GB SATA

Graphics Card(s)

NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900GTX SLI (2x256MB)

Optical Drive

8X DVD-RW

Screen Size and Resolution

19" / 1680x1050

Dimensions

18.7" W x 13.5" D x 1.9" H

Weight

14.55 lbs

Approximate Price

$3,474.00

A company whose large DTR designs are replicated world-wide, Sager brings to the table a great system in the form of the NP5950V. The specs speak for themselves- you can't ask for much more in a laptop. Being one of only two systems to grace this list with 19' SLI is a nice feather for Sager to stick in their cap, especially when it features two 7900GTX graphics cards, while others only' feature 7800GTX's.

Seeing a system like this makes me wish I had one when I went to QuakeCon. I could have taken it onboard as carry-on luggage, and I would have been saved from having my checked mid-tower PC destroyed by the airline (but that's a story for another day). Our only complaint is the lack of a dual core processor, but if gaming is your primary need the higher clocked Turion should work nicely. At almost 15 lbs, this system is a true desktop replacement.

The real test, of course, is the price tag. While not a blue-light special by any stretch of the imagination, at $3,474 Sager offers a very tempting package at a somewhat reasonable price. Dollar for dollar, this is probably the system with the best configuration at the best price of the whole bunch. In my opinion the NP590V gives you much more bang for your buck than any other system on this list.

I've also heard that this system overclocks well, if you're into that type of thing. Just one more reason to put it on your short list of power systems to check out.

Rating: 9/10 moneybags (more moneybags signify a better bargain)



Sony Vaio VGN-AR190G


CPU

2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo T2500

RAM

2GB DDR2 533

Hard Drive

200GB SATA (2x100GB RAID-0)

Graphics Card(s)

NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600GT (256MB)

Optical Drive

Blu-ray

Screen Size and Resolution

17" / 1920x1200

Dimensions

16.4" W x 11.8" D x 1.32" H

Weight

8.4 lbs

Approximate Price

$3,799.00

We have here a first for the mobile world - a portable Blu-ray drive in a laptop. Depending on your needs, this may not get a rise out of you, but for a lot of tech geeks out there this is a pretty cool thing. We've seen several vendors (including a few on this list) with HD-DVD capable laptops, but this is the first one available with Blu-ray.

If you set aside the fact that there is a Blu-ray drive in this laptop, the hardware doesn't seem that amazing compared to the others. The only exception is that the VGN-AR190G boasts dual hard drives for 200GB of storage. Otherwise, the CPU is a normal Core Duo, it has the standard 2GB of RAM, and the GeForce Go 7600GT is an okay choice. 1920x1200 resolution on a 17' screen again may be too small for some users, but the HD video junkie that purchases this laptop is unlikely to care.

My main gripe about this system also happens to be its biggest selling point: Blu-ray. While it is indeed cool that you can record HD quality video on this laptop (unlike the other systems that only have HD DVD players) there is questionable value in this fact. There's an interesting duality here. If you were to buy a standalone Blu-ray recorder for your home, it will run you about $1,000. Depending on how you look at it, the rest of the hardware technically would only cost $2,800, which isn't too bad for a system such as this. There's another viewpoint however, and this is more like how I see the VGN-AR190G. Since Blu-ray is waging its war with HD-DVD for the title of de facto high definition standard (this generation's BetaMax vs. VHS?), it is still too early to tell which will win, so why would you shell out this much money when down the road Blu-ray may not emerge victorious? I personally would not be a happy camper having shelled out $3,400 for this laptop, and God knows how much on blank Blu-ray discs, only to have them go the way of the dinosaurs by the end of 2007. For this reason, factoring in the current market price for normal Blu-ray recorders as justification for the price is nullified by the fact that it may be useless in a very short time.

On the other hand, Blu-ray may win and then you can have the privilege of crowing to all your buddies about how you knew it all along and were cool enough to be an early adopter. Check back later, my crystal ball's kind of cloudy at the moment.

Rating: 5/10 moneybags (more moneybags signify a better bargain)



Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660


CPU

2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7200

RAM

2GB DDR2 667

Hard Drive

240GB SATA (120GBx2 RAID-0)

Graphics Card(s)

NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 (256MB)

Optical Drive

HD DVD

Screen Size and Resolution

17" / 1920x1200

Dimensions

16.0" W x 11.6" D x 1.79" H

Weight

10.1 lbs

Approximate Price

$3,499.99

Here we have another HD DVD capable laptop, this time brought to you by the good people over at Toshiba. With a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB of RAM, 240GB of RAID-0 goodness, and a NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600, Toshiba provides a nice supporting cast of components to complement the HD DVD player. They also throw in a biometric fingerprint scanner for good measure.

If you look really closely, you will see that the Qosmio G35-AV660's specs are very close to the Acer Aspire 9810 reviewed earlier, albeit with some slight differences. That being said, Toshiba is going to have a hard act to follow considering that the Qosmio costs roughly $900 more than the comparable Acer.

Toshiba offers 240GB of hard drive space (RAID-0) in the Qosmio, which differentiates it slightly, but RAID-0 just offers more space, without any data protection benefit, rendering it near-useless as a selling point or justification for a higher price. One area that some users may find it worth shelling out the extra dough for the Toshiba is that it offers full HD resolution, instead of being limited to 720p like the Acer is. Unfortunately, the Qosmio's screen is only 17', so some users may be willing to tradeoff 1080p on a 17' screen for 720p on a 20' screen.

I'm not going to completely rehash why buying a HD DVD laptop may not be a good idea at this junction in time, except to say it may not really be a viable reason to spend money on a brand new technology that might not be around in a few years. Like the Acer before it, I'm going to put a better video card on my short wish list of things to fix about the Qosmio G35-AV660.

Is the Qosmio worth the asking price? It depends on your needs, I suppose. If you really need a high definition portable video player with 1920x1200 resolution, this may be the system for you. If you don't see the immediate need for something like this right now, you may consider the laptop slightly not worth it.

Rating: 6/10 moneybags (more moneybags signify a better bargain)



VoodooPC Envy u909


CPU

2.4GHz AMD Turion 64

RAM

2GB DDR 400

Hard Drive

120GB SATA

Graphics Card(s)

NVIDIA GeForce 7800GTX SLI (2x256MB)

Optical Drive

8X DVD-RW

Screen Size and Resolution

19" / 1680x1050

Dimensions

17.5" W x 12.5" D x 1.75" H

Weight

16 lbs

Approximate Price

$5,989.25

Forgetting to include VoodooPC on a list of high priced hardware is like forgetting to buy beer for a kegger. VoodooPC is consistently pumping out high performing machines with price tags to match.

Only the second manufacturer to provide 19' SLI in this roundup, VoodooPC does so by way of dual NVIDIA GeForce 7800GTX's, and they also include a 2.4GHz AMD Turion 64 CPU, 2GB of DDR RAM, and a 120GB SATA hard drive.

VoodooPC markets this laptop as a desktop replacement, with an emphasis on it being a high end gaming machine. Like Falcon Northwest, the Envy u909 allows users to take their pick from a selection of automotive finishes for the chassis color. As can be expected, the laptop looks great.

The Envy u909 happens to be the most expensive laptop on the list. Coming from a company that once sold a gold plated case, this is hardly surprising. What may be somewhat surprising, however, is that the Envy u909 doesn't even have the best hardware out of the bunch (the Sager probably holds that crown AND is $1,500 cheaper).

Any way you slice it, the Envy u909 costs an absolutely ungodly amount of money, and the fancy paint job simply does not justify the huge markup. Allow me to illustrate just how much money this laptop costs. VoodooPC markets the Envy u909 as a gaming machine. It's a pretty big and heavy laptop, and at 16 pounds, probably not the most portable of units. I've taken the liberty to spec out a Shuttle small form factor (SFF) super-gaming system to show you how else you could spend nearly $6,000. Since the Shuttle is so small, you'd probably have comparable ease of mobility (but no battery power, though the Envy u909's battery life is nothing to write home about).

This is what almost $6,000 will buy you:

Shuttle SD37-P2-BK-V1 Barebone System
2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 CPU
4GB G.Skill DDR2 1000 RAM
GeForce 7950GX2 Graphics Card
16x DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
Western Digital Raptor 150GB SATA Hard Drive
Seagate 750GB SATA Hard Drive
Dell 3007 LCD
Logitech G7 Wireless Mouse
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
This is an amazing boatload of ultra high end parts, and the sad part is, that configuration listed above will set you back $300 less than the VoodooPC Envy u909. I hope you notice that this configuration, besides being FAR superior in every single category, will give you a 30' Dell LCD to boot. That is simply mind boggling.

It would be worth it to me to sacrifice a bit of portability in order to get the above configuration in place of the VoodooPC Envy u909. I see nothing about the Envy u909 that even remotely justifies such an astronomical cost. You'd be better off buying ANY other laptop listed in this article, as they all offer better bang for the buck, and you'd also avoid having to kick your own ass because of the worst case of buyer's remorse in world history.

Rating: 1/10 moneybags (more moneybags signify a better bargain)



Conclusion
Where does all this commentary leave us? The fact that the average number of moneybags in the article was almost 6 shows that there are some laptops in the bunch that may warrant a closer look than others. Most of the decision about whether a system is worth the price will depend entirely on your personal needs and usage. You're not necessarily going to look at high end video cards if you aren't a gamer; laptop weight and ease of mobility will matter more to you if you're a commuter or frequent business traveler, and so on. You may place a higher value on flashy paintjobs or higher resolution screens than someone else. That's why this article should only serve as one user's point of view. My viewpoints aren't necessarily applicable to all and value is truly in the eye of the beholder.

Laptop manufacturers are going to keep pumping out models that have all the newest bells and whistles, fancy paintjobs and huge screens. These systems are going to continue to cost thousands of dollars and the decision on whether they are worth it is truly up to you, the end user. Just don't forget your checkbook; you're going to need it.

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August 15, 2007 at 05:37:00 PM, by Sourabh Kalantri



Satisfy your desire for small laptops! Join Laptop Logic as we provide insight on some of the latest trends in the ultra-portable laptop arena.

Introduction
Laptops are all about portability. They are meant to be carried along with you, wherever your work goes. While we say that, there is no limit to how small they can be. The smaller, the better it is for carrying around - provided it doesn't compromise your productivity while you're on the move. In the last couple of years, we've witnessed quite a lot of developments in laptops which render them smaller, faster and more effective than ever before.
The design has improved a lot. Quite rarely will you see today's ultra-portables getting overheated out of limits. The compromises are almost negligible. Most of these small laptops feature full-size keyboards, option for the fastest processors including special low-voltage CPUs, built-in cellular mobile broadband and extended battery. These ultra-portables have gotten a lot lighter too, pushing it to the limits.



The best part? These small laptops are not as expensive as they used to be a few years ago. Is there a premium in price when compared with standard-size laptops? Yes. But do the benefits of a smaller machine warrant their purchase? That is something for you to ponder about after you've gone through this article. Our aim is to help you make an informed decision when you buy your next laptop.

This article will cover some of the latest developments related to small-sized laptops. Find out the hottest ultra-portables that the manufacturers have in store for you. Decide whether the small-laptop market is right for you. Feel free to explore, drool and imagine!

History & Present Scenario
Ever since the concept of laptop was first born in Xerox labs, maximum emphasis was always given to reduce their size. They went small, and then smaller. But then again, it was limited to the 12-inch form factor. It never really went smaller than that. A few ultra-portable laptops surfaced which were really compact and lightweight in the first half of the 90s. Most of these suffered from crippled hardware, sky-high prices and lack of sales volume for any substantial market share.
Today, the story is radically different. We've got better designs and cooling solutions to go along with improved hardware. The processor, chipsets and other components are better optimized for use in systems of all shapes and sizes. Similar components that go in mainstream notebooks can be used in the smaller laptops. Low-voltage and ultra-low voltage offerings have also helped the process. More importantly, the number crunching abilities of mobile processors used in these laptops have increased significantly. The performance is at par with their elder siblings used in 14/15/17-inch notebooks. Dual core processors have also helped to minimize the performance difference. At the end of the day, today's ultra-portables are capable to meet the demands of most businesses, professionals and first-time buyers. Will they help to improve productivity? Definitely! Quite a few breeds of small laptops exist to cater to the needs of different individuals, from those who offer 8-plus hours of battery life to those which feature discrete graphics!



Ultra-portable laptops are just one facet of the mobile computing revolution which we witness today. The birth of the UMPC (Ultra Mobile Personal Computer) was a step forward in the right direction. Codenamed Project Origami, it was initially developed by the likes of Microsoft, Intel and Samsung, among others.

What sets UMPCs apart from laptops is their size. In terms of dimensions, these UMPCs are mid-way between a laptop and smart-phones. UMPCs are generally the ones with 7-inch or smaller touch-screen displays with a minimum resolution of 800x480. It should be noted that UMPCs are just a platform for which manufacturers can design any model they want, provided they meet or exceed the baseline specifications laid down by Intel and Microsoft. The possibilities are infinite and the growing list of innovative UMPC devices stand testimony to that fact.

Most present-day UMPCs are capable of running full-fledged desktop operating systems such as Windows XP Tablet PC Edition and Windows Vista. While UMPCs in general don't feature a physical keyboard along with the device, external mice and keyboards can be attached thanks to USB 2.0 ports. Lower-end notebook processors, conventional HDDs or SSDs, webcams, fingerprint readers, stereo speakers, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and GPS abilities are often found in Ultra-Mobile PCs. Battery life on these devices is anywhere between 2-8 hours depending on the hardware and load conditions. Their price is similar to most mainstream notebooks of today. It's said that the industry is striving hard to lower the production cost and make them more affordable.

So, UMPC is another thing to look out for in the near future.

Some Unexpected Entrants
The success of the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) program and need for affordable sub-notebooks for masses has got the industry's attention. A new crop of small laptops have started making the news for all the right reasons. The major players who will offer designs and final notebooks at affordable prices are Asus & VIA. Both of these veterans know what the consumers want and they aim to do just that. Both have adopted somewhat similar approach to provide a mobile internet device for the mass market. Let us see in detail what Asus and VIA have underway.
Asus Eee PC
Asus has named their mobile internet device as the Eee PC. It stands for Easy to Learn, Easy to Work, Easy to Play'. This sub-notebook is aimed at users who regularly use the Internet for email, news, communication and other common tasks on a daily basis. Hence, the primary emphasis of the Eee PC is a good mobile Internet experience. The Eee PC offers two modes of intuitive user interface design: the easy mode and the full desktop mode in order to accommodate both experienced and inexperienced PC users. The Eee PC runs either Windows XP or Linux.


The built-in 802.11b/g WiFi support allows users to stay connected to the Internet wirelessly. The Eee PC 701 features an Intel processor and chipset solution to go with the 7-inch LCD display capable of 800x480 resolution. It weighs a feather light 0.89 kg with a large flash-based storage capacity and built-in webcam. The special solid-state disc design based on built-in flash-memory gives the Eee PC a great shock-proof advantage over traditional notebook PCs allowing extra flexibility and a worry free mobile computing experience. ASUS has also managed to provide 512MB of DDR2 RAM on this affordable notebook.

Battery life is around 3 hours with 4-cell battery back of 5200mAH capacity. Its dimensions are 22.5 x 16.5 x 2.1~3.5cm.

Price: The word on the street is that Asus Eee PC 701 will retail at approx. $250-$300 price range. If they do manage to pull this off that would really be something to cheer about. These are expected to hit the markets worldwide in a few months from now.

VIA NanoBook
VIA's NanoBook is similar to the Asus Eee PC Series, but offers better battery life owing to its use of the C7-M Ultra-low voltage CPU. VIA demonstrated the NanoBook as the reference design for VIA's very own Ultra Mobility Platform.
The VIA NanoBook packs the performance, connectivity and functionality of a notebook PC into a sleek and light ultra-portable clamshell form factor that weighs less than 850g.

It's powered by the ultra-low voltage 1.2GHz VIA C7-M processor and VIA VX700 chipset to deliver up to 5 hours of battery life. Powered by a choice of Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista Basic operating systems, it comes with a host of advanced features including a full keyboard, and crisp 7-inch WVGA touch-screen display. On the performance and storage front, NanoBook packs in up to 1GB DDR2 SDRAM and a minimum 30GB HDD under its hood. A lot of connectivity options are provided including 802.11g WiFi, Bluetooth and Ethernet, to go along with a DVI and two USB 2.0 ports.



The VIA NanoBook also features a USB slot next to the screen that will enable the snap-in integration of a variety of World Time Clock/Calendar, GPS, VOIP, and broadband wireless modules. The reference design of NanoBook measures a mere 230mm x 171mm x 29.4mm.

VIA has announced plans to roll out these sub-notebooks based on the NanoBook platform in the second half of this year. The pricing of the NanoBook UMD is expected to be very aggressive and competitive.

Ultra-portables, Part I
Budget is not a constraint. The dictionary meaning of ultra-portable is not something which we go by for the scope of this article. In no particular order, allow us to list some of the best-selling or soon-to-be-launched ultra-portables. These have something going for them that sets them apart from normal laptops. Some are very small while some others are small yet powerful. So let us cut to the chase and get started with the most exciting part of the article. What follows next are some of the hottest, trend-setting and irresistible mobile computing devices that you'd kill to own. Are you ready? Sit back, relax and find your perfect fit!
Dell XPS M1330
The XPS 1330 is a successor to the immensely popular XPS M1210. It's a powerhouse when it comes to small laptops. While the weight on this latest portable notebook is a bit on the higher side, don't drop it from your to-consider list. This latest addition to the XPS range of notebooks packs in some serious power. Based on Intel's Santa Rosa mobile platform, it's a truly portable notebook in a 13.3-inch widescreen form factor. What brings M1330 to this list is the option to configure it with nVidia's latest 8400M GS GPU with 128MB GDDR3 VRAM for a DirectX 10 compliant gaming experience! That's some achievement for a notebook of this size.


For what it's worth, the XPS M1330 represents the perfect balance of mobility, form-factor, weight and performance. It is one of the very few laptop models which have an option for LED backlit display. Not only does LED backlighting help to provide super bright pictures (thanks to 32 tiny white LEDs), it also helps to keep the laptop thin, light and power efficient. Dell provides a lot of customization options to configure it according to your needs. This XPS notebook also sports a slot-loading optical drive, HDMI port, fingerprint security, embedded mobile broadband, up to 4GB of DDR2 667MHz RAM, 200GB 7200rpm SATA HDD or 32GB SSD.



The weight is around 4 pounds with the stock 37Whr 4-cell battery with an option for up to 9-cell 85Whr battery pack.

Starting at $1,299, the XPS M1330 is also one of the best deals in the market. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better bargain. The pearl-white color seen in the picture above has been discontinued due to manufacturing constraints. Tuxedo Black and Crimson Red are still available. A few minor shipping delays due to component shortages have plagued this beauty; hopefully Dell will get it sorted out soon.

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Conclusion
The small laptops covered in this article just form the tip of the iceberg. There is no doubt the options we have today are nice, but the future is even more promising. We still await the laptop of our dreams which can have a day-long battery life in the real sense of the term. On one side, we have 17-inch and 20-inch laptops which are competing with the desktops to match their performance. The battle on the other side is for mobility, energy efficiency and productivity. The developments in last couple of years have opened new doors to achieve uncompromised mobile computing. Challenging the limits should never stop.


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