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Product summary
Specifications: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz); RAM installed: 2 GB DDR II SDRAM; Weight: 7.3 lbs; See full specs
CNET editors' review
- Reviewed on: 05/09/2007
- Released on: 05/09/2007
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CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Laptops. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of laptop.
Making sense of Vista variations
In addition to the core functionality of the Vista operating system, Microsoft portioned out extra features into different editions of Vista, aimed at different market segments and at differing price points.
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Feature |
Home Basic |
Home Premium |
Business |
Ultimate |
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CPU support |
one physical CPU, but with multiple cores |
one physical CPU, but with multiple cores |
up to two physical CPUs |
up to two physical CPUs |
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Maximum supported RAM |
8 GB |
16 GB |
128 GB |
128 GB |
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Windows defender & firewall |
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Scheduled backup |
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Aero desktop experience |
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Mobility center (centralized access to controls often used on portables) |
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Tablet PC support |
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Windows SideShow (display support
for a variety of secondary devices) |
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Extended media and entertainment capabilities (Media Center,
games, HD movie- and DVD maker) |
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Remote desktop connection |
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Windows Fax and Scan |
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DreamScene (video desktop "wallpaper") Sound Schemes |
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BitLocker drive encryption |
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See more Microsoft Windows Vista Business products
Mid-size laptops
Not all midsize laptops are inexpensive, but most inexpensive laptops are midsize. Why? Whereas a desktop replacement is designed to deliver high performance and a thin-and-light is optimized for portability, the typical midsize laptop isn't specialized. Rather, a midsize laptop gives you everything you need for basic computing (word processing, storing digital photos), home entertainment (burning CDs, watching DVDs), and online communication (e-mail and Web surfing). Slightly smaller than desktop replacements and with limited battery life, midsize laptops aren't particularly well suited for regular travel.
Read more in the Laptop Buying Guide
See more Mid-size products
Making sense of Vista variations
In addition to the core functionality of the Vista operating system, Microsoft portioned out extra features into different editions of Vista, aimed at different market segments and at differing price points.
|
Feature |
Home Basic |
Home Premium |
Business |
Ultimate |
|
CPU support |
one physical CPU, but with multiple cores |
one physical CPU, but with multiple cores |
up to two physical CPUs |
up to two physical CPUs |
|
Maximum supported RAM |
8 GB |
16 GB |
128 GB |
128 GB |
|
Windows defender & firewall |
• |
• |
• |
• |
|
Scheduled backup |
|
• |
• |
• |
|
Aero desktop experience |
|
• |
• |
• |
|
Mobility center (centralized access to controls often used on portables) |
|
• |
• |
• |
|
Tablet PC support |
|
• |
• |
• |
|
Windows SideShow (display support
for a variety of secondary devices) |
|
• |
• |
• |
|
Extended media and entertainment capabilities (Media Center,
games, HD movie- and DVD maker) |
|
• • • • |
|
• • • • |
|
Remote desktop connection |
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