If no suggestions, help me decide between these 4:
(All suggestions welcome)
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1.
Sager 7680
Specs:
intel® Core™2 Duo Processors P8400 (2.26GHz), P8600 (2.4GHz) w/3M L2 Cache, T9400 (2.53GHz, 35W), P9500 (2.53GHz, 25W), T9600 (2.8 GHz) w/6M L2 Cache - 1,066MHz FSB
15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) or WXGA (1280x800) Glossy Widescreen LCD w/PCI-e
nVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS w/256MB
Up to 320GB 7,200RPM or up to 128 GB OCZ Core Series SATA II 2.5" SSD
2GB DDR2/800 Memory (up to 4GB Dual Channel - Requires 64bit Vista)
Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti 8x8x4x2.4x +/- DL DVD R/RW - 24x10x24 CD R/RW Drive w/Softwares
Up to 4GB Intel® Turbo Memory (Robson) Available
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Camera
MemoryStick/MemoryStick Pro and Secure Digital (SD/MMC) memory card reader
5.8 lb.- 14.13" x 10.55" x 1.46"
Built-in 56k V.90/V.92 Modem RJ-11
10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet RJ-45
Mini-PCI 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Or Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5300AGN
Built-in Bluetooth V2.0+EDR
Built in Biometric Fingerprint Reader
External USB Multi-Region HDTV Tuner w/Remote (Optional)
3 USB 2.0 Ports
Windows XP Home or Professional, Windows Vista Available as Options
PRICE: 950 $
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2.
Acer Aspire AS6920-6441
SPECS:
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2G
Screen 16" WXGA
Memory Size 3GB DDR2
Hard Disk 250GB
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS
Video Memory 512MB
Communication Modem, Gigabit LAN and WLAN
Card slot 1 x ExpressCard/54 slot
Battery Life 3.2 hours
Dimensions 15.13" x 10.81" x 1.55-1.71"
Weight 7.28 lbs.
Other Features Fingerprint reader
CPU
CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo
CPU Speed T7500(2.20GHz)
CPU FSB 800MHz
CPU L2 Cache 4MB
Chipset
Chipset Intel PM965
Display
Screen Size 16"
Wide Screen Support Yes
LCD Features Acer CineCrystal
Display Type Wide XGA
Resolution 1366 x 768
Operating Systems
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
Graphics
GPU/VPU NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS
Video Memory Dedicated 512MB
Graphic Type Dedicated Card
Hard Drive
HDD 250GB
Memory
Memory Slots 2 x SO-DIMM
Memory Speed DDR2 667
Memory 3GB
Max Memory Supported 4GB
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Interface Integrated
Optical Drive Spec 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive:
Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Communications
Modem V.92 56K
LAN 10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN
Ports
Card Slot 1 x ExpressCard/54 slot
USB 4
Video Port 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI
Audio Ports Yes
Audio
Audio Integrated Sound card
Speaker Internal Speakers
Input Device
Touchpad Yes
Keyboard Standard
Supplemental Drive
Card Reader 6-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD)
Webcam Yes
Power
Battery 8-cell lithium ion
Battery Life 3.2 hours
Physical spec
Dimensions 15.13" x 10.81" x 1.55-1.71"
Weight 7.28 lbs.
PRICE: 999.99 $
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3.
Toshiba Satellite P105-S921
Specs:
* Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
* Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
* Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
* Width 15.5 in
* Depth 10.8 in
* Height 1.7 in
* Weight 7.1 lbs
* Localization United States
* Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
* Screen type Wide-screen
* Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
Processor
* Processor Intel Core Duo T2400 / 1.83 GHz
* Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
* Data bus speed 667 MHz
* Processor features Power-optimized processor system bus, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability
* Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GM Express
Cache Memory
* Type L2 cache
* Cache size 2 MB
RAM
* Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
* Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
* Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
* RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB
Environmental Parameters
* Min Operating Temperature 41 ?F
* Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
* Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
Storage Controller
* Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
* Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
* Floppy Drive None
* Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 4200 rpm
* Storage Removable None
* Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
* Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated
* CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
* CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 2x (DVD-R DL) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
* CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
* 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
* Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
* Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia Card, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
* Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
* Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
* Widescreen Display Yes
* Features TruBrite
Video
* Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS PCI Express x16
* Video Memory DDR SDRAM - 256 MB
Audio
* Audio output type Sound card
* Audio output compliant standards DirectSound, DirectSound3D, DirectMusic
* Audio Output Features SRS TruSurround XT, SRS WOW, Harman/kardon stereo speakers, High Definition Audio
Input Device(s)
* Input device type Keyboard, Remote control, Touchpad
* Features Built-in numeric keyboard
Telecom
* Modem Fax / modem
* Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
* Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
* Networking Network adapter
* Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
* Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
* Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
* Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
* Interfaces 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Display / video - DVI-Digital - 24 pin digital DVI, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Infrared, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones
Power
* Power device form factor External
* Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
* Technology 9-cell Lithium ion
* Installed Qty 1
* Battery capacity 6000 mAh
* Mfr estimated battery life 2 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
* OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
PRICE: 800.00 $
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4.
HP Pavilion dv9810
SPECS:
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
CPU Type AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 2.0G
Screen 17" WXGA+
Memory Size 3GB DDR2
Hard Disk 160GB
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 7150M
Video Memory shared memory
Communication Modem, LAN and WLAN
Card slot 1 x Express Card
Dimensions 15.16" x 11.22" x 1.65"
Weight 7.7 lbs.
Other Features Kensington MicroSaver lock slot
Power-on password
Accepts 3rd party security lock devices
What's in the box
Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones (1 pair)
HP Mobile Remote Control
CPU
CPU Type AMD Turion 64 X2
CPU Speed TL-60(2.00GHz)
CPU L2 Cache 2 x 512KB
Display
Screen Size 17.0"
Wide Screen Support Yes
LCD Features BrightView
Display Type Wide XGA+
Resolution 1440 x 900
Operating Systems
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
Graphics
GPU/VPU NVIDIA GeForce 7150M
Video Memory Shared system memory
Graphic Type Integrated Card
Hard Drive
HDD 160GB
HD RPM 5400rpm
Memory
Memory Slots 2 x DIMM
Memory 3GB
Max Memory Supported 4GB
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Interface Integrated
Optical Drive Spec LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Communications
Modem 56K
LAN 10/100Mbps
WLAN 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
Ports
Card Slot 1 x ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
USB 4
IEEE 1394 1
Video Port 1 x VGA, 1 x S-Video TV-out
Other port 1 x Consumer IR
Port Replicator 1 x notebook expansion port 3
Audio Ports 2 headphone-out
1 microphone-in
Audio
Audio Integrated Sound card
Speaker Internal Altec Lansing speakers
Input Device
Touchpad Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad
Keyboard 101-key compatible
Supplemental Drive
Card Reader 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
Webcam Yes
Power
AC Adapter 65-watt AC adapter
Battery 8-cell lithium ion
PRICE: 850.00 $