Geeky Gift Guide 2011: Best laptops

The market is flooded with umpteen laptops of different brands and models ranging from low cost to high cost to very high cost laptops.With such a huge demand of laptops in the market and an ever increasing range of choices for the people to choose, it becomes imperative for the users to have at least some knowledge about the best products available and their specifications. One rule while buying a laptop is that the user should buy it according to his needs and requirements. We have below made a list of some of the best laptops of 2011 available in the market.

1. Acer Aspire TimelineX AS1830T-3927 11.6-Inch Laptop

Acer Aspire

If you want all of the power of a normal notebook but you don't want the size, then this is the computer that you should be checking out. Priced at $475, it is powered by an Intel core i processor of 1.33 GHz. It has the same size as that of the netbook but it beats the netbook in every other aspect. It has a built in webcam and the screen is 11.6 inch LED backlit, nice and bright and looks absolutely fantastic. The laptop looks very sharp.

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2. Lenovo IdeaPad U300s

Lenovo IdeaPad U300s

This new ultra thin laptop with processors i5 and i7 have all kinds of options in terms of processing power, memory, etc. It is very thin at 14.9 mm. The weight is 1.3 kilograms. There is no venting at all on the bottom, thus making it pillow proof and therefore it is not gonna get hot in your lap. The price range for this laptop starts at $1199.

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3. Dell Studio XPS 1640

Dell Studio XPS

This one is for those who want to make a statement by their notebook. From a build quality perspective, it is reasonable. It uses a barrel hinge. This notebook also features an illuminated keyboard.It is also equipped with RGB LED display which makes viewing a real treat. The battery life is also reasonable rated at 3 hours. Priced at $1227, this one is really worth a buy especially for the younger generation.

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4. Apple MacBook Air

Apple MacBook Air

When it comes to Apple, there are always huge expectations. MacBook Air is no different. Reports have suggested that the performance of this product from Apple has been phenomenal. It derives its name from the fact that it seems thinner than air which has been crafted very carefully and thoughtfully. However there has been a downgrade in the keyboard which is not backlit as was in the earlier versions. The battery life in this model also has been very impressive. Priced at $1499, this Apple notebook is a bit costlier than its counterparts but our say is that it is worth its price.

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5. HP ENVY 17 3D series

HP ENVY 17 3D series

This notebook is primarily for those who value entertainment more than anything else and are not content with the 2D technology. The design of this notebook from HP is very appalling and attractive. The main features are 3D display coupled with Blue Ray. The blue ray drive enables you to view movies and other clips in high quality Blue Ray technology. The audio has impressed one and all. Most of the notebooks in this series have a hard disk space of 640 GB which is enough for almost every kind of user. It has been powered by the quad-core Intel i7-720QM processor which gives a more than satisfactory performance. The battery life in almost all the notebooks in this series has not been very good. At $1599, this one might be too much for the geeky ones, but the pro-entertainment ones can make a good investment out of this one.

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6. HP EliteBook 8560W Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR)

HP EliteBook 8560W

The most striking feature to look in this one from HP is its durability. It has been tested that even if you drop it 26 times from a table horizontally from a height of 3 feet, it shows little injuries. Photoshop and AutoCad can be easily run on a 15.6 inch diagonal screen with a great viewing experience. Performance is solid with the latest Intel i5 and i7 processors. It costs $1929 which is reasonable corresponding to its performance and durability features.

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7. Apple MacBook Pro

Apple MACBook Pro

It looks pretty much like last year's MacBook Pro. Apple has actually left the body design completely untouched but there is a lot going on inside. The big news is actually Intel's second generation core i7 processor. Apple has also added high speed ports and the battery life in this one has jumped all the way up to 7 hours. One of the most interesting features is the Thunderbolt port. You could actually hook up a monitor to it. Thunderbolt can actually move up to 10 GHz which is really fast. Gaming can be really a wonderful experience on this one. Priced at $2499, the Apple's MacBook Pro might be a bit expensive but if you are an Apple fan, then this is just the right thing for you.

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