Best budget laptops 2011

Toshiba Portege R835-P70

• Built-in DevicesWireless LAN antenna,
  Stereo speakers
• Width12.4 in
• Depth8.9 in
• Height1.1 in
• Weight3.2 lbs
• ColorMagnesium alloy casing in blue
• LocalizationUnited States
• Notebook typeBudget ,13-inch

Processor

• ProcessorIntel 2nd Gen Core i5 i5-2410M,
  2.3 GHz
• Max Turbo Speed2.9 GHz
• Multi-Core TechnologyDual-Core
• 64-bit ComputingYes
• FeaturesIntel Turbo Boost Technology,
  4G WiMAX Wireless Technology
• Chipset TypeMobile Intel HM65 Express

Cache Memory

• TypeL3 cache
• Installed Size3 MB

RAM

• Installed Size4 GB,
  / 8 GB (max)
• TechnologyDDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
• Configuration Features2 x 2 GB

Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature41 °F
• Max Operating Temperature95 °F
• Humidity Range Operating20 - 80% (non-condensing)

Storage Controller

• Storage controller typeSerial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA InterfaceSerial ATA-300

Storage

• Hard Drive640 GB - 5400 rpm,
  - Serial ATA-300

Optical Storage

• TypeDVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
• Read Speed24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
• Write Speed24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
• Rewrite Speed10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 3x (DVD-RAM)

Card Reader

• Card reader typeCard reader
• Supported flash memory cardsSDHC Memory Card,
  SD Memory Card,
  miniSD,
  MultiMediaCard

Display

• Display Type13.3 in,
  TFT active matrix
• LCD Backlight TechnologyLED backlight
• Max Resolution1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen DisplayYes
• Image Aspect Ratio16:9
• FeaturesTruBrite

Video

• Graphics Processor / VendorIntel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
• Max Allocated RAM Size1696 MB

Audio

• Audio OutputSound card
• Audio InputMicrophone

Notebook Camera

• Camera TypeIntegrated

Input Device(s)

• Input device typeKeyboard,
  Touchpad
• FeaturesSpill-resistant,
  Multi-touch touchpad

Telecom

• ModemNone

Networking

• NetworkingNetwork adapter
• Wireless LAN SupportedYes
• Data Link ProtocolFast Ethernet,
  Ethernet,
  Gigabit Ethernet,
  IEEE 802.11b,
  IEEE 802.11n,
  IEEE 802.11g
• Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.11g,
  IEEE 802.11n,
  Wi-Fi CERTIFIED,
  IEEE 802.11b

Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slot(s)2 (total) / 0 (free) x Memory
• Interfaces1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15),
  1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45,
  1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
  1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
  2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A,
  1 x Storage / Hi-Speed USB - Hi-Speed USB / eSATA,
  1 x Audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A

Miscellaneous

• FeaturesSecurity lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant StandardsRoHS

Power

• Power DeviceExternal
• Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
• Power Provided65 Watt
• Output Voltage19 V
• Output Current3.42 A

Battery

• Technology6-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty1
• Capacity66 Wh
• Run Time (Up To)9 hour(s)

Lenovo Essential G570 43342KU

• Built-in DevicesWireless LAN antenna,
  Stereo speakers,
  Bluetooth antenna
• Width14.8 in
• Depth9.8 in
• Height1.4 in
• Weight5.7 lbs
• ColorBlack
• LocalizationEnglish
• Notebook typeBudget

Processor

• Processor2nd Gen Core i5,
  Intel i5-2410M / 2.3 GHz
• Max Turbo Speed2.9 Hz
• Multi-Core TechnologyDual-Core
• 64-bit ComputingYes
• FeaturesIntel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0,
  Integrated memory controller,
  Hyper-Threading Technology
• Chipset TypeMobile Intel HM65 Express

Cache Memory

• TypeL3 cache
• Installed Size3 MB

RAM

• Installed Size4 GB / 8 GB (max)
• TechnologyDDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
• Memory Specification CompliancePC3-10600
• Form FactorSO DIMM 204-pin
• Configuration Features2 x 2 GB

Storage Controller

• Storage controller typeSerial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA InterfaceSerial ATA-300

Storage

• Hard Drive500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm

Optical Storage

• TypeDVD-Writer - Integrated

Card Reader

• Card reader type5 in 1 card reader
• Supported flash memory cardsxD-Picture Card,
  SD Memory Card,
  Memory Stick PRO,
  Memory Stick,
  MultiMediaCard

Display

• Display Type15.6 in TFT active matrix
• LCD Backlight TechnologyLED backlight
• Max Resolution1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen DisplayYes
• Image Aspect Ratio16:9
• FeaturesGlossy,
  VibrantView

Video

• Graphics Processor / VendorIntel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology

Audio

• Audio OutputSound card
• Audio CodecCX20671
• Compliant StandardsHigh Definition Audio
• Audio InputMicrophone

Notebook Camera

• Camera TypeIntegrated
• Sensor Resolution2 Megapixel

Input Device(s)

• Input device typeKeyboard,
  Touchpad
• FeaturesBuilt-in numeric keyboard,
  Multi-touch touchpad

Telecom

• ModemNone

Networking

• NetworkingNetwork adapter
• Wireless LAN SupportedYes
• Data Link ProtocolBluetooth 2.1 EDR,
  Fast Ethernet,
  Ethernet,
  IEEE 802.11b,
  IEEE 802.11n,
  IEEE 802.11g
• Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.11g,
  Bluetooth 2.1,
  IEEE 802.11n,
  IEEE 802.11b

Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion BaysNone
• Expansion Slot(s)2 (total) / 0 (free) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin,
  1 (total) / 1 (free) x ExpressCard/34
• Interfaces4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A,
  1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15),
  1 x Audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A,
  1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45,
  1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
  1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm

Miscellaneous

• FeaturesSecurity lock slot (cable lock sold separately),
  Hard drive password,
  Administrator password,
  Power-on password
• Compliant StandardsRoHS

Power

• Power DeviceExternal
• Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
• Power Provided65 Watt

Battery

• Technology6-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty1 / 1 (max)
• Run Time (Up To)6 hour(s)