The latest contender comes from HP. Its HDX X16-1040 boasts a 16.4in screen with a native resolution of 1920 x 1080, which is better than those on either the Toshiba(Toshiba PA3399U-1BRS battery) Qosmio or Sony VAIO. There’s a Blu-ray reader, TV tuner, Altec Lansing speakers and Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics make sure that HD footage runs smoothly.
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The feature set is as solid as that of any high-end gaming laptop. It’s one of the few Gateway-branded laptops that come with a FireWire port. The three USB ports and a separate eSATA port will support assorted peripherals. The included HDMI port, which lets you stream content to a bigger display,Dell Inspiron 1501 battery, is becoming a standard on media laptops. And while the Alienware M17 and the CyberPower M1 chose to bolster speeds with a fast, 7,200-rpm hard drive, the P-7808u opted for capacity: Its slower, 5,400-rpm drive has twice the capacity of its rivals—500GB.
By contrast, the ASUS(Eee PC 701 battery) G71G-Q1 and the Toshiba X305-Q725 support dual hard drives that offer attractive capacities without skimping on rotational speed. For an optical drive, a dual-layer DVD burner is your only option; the G71G-Q1 trumps it by supplying a Blu-ray reader (standard), and the M17 and M1 offer Blu-ray (read-only) drives as optional extras ranging from $200 to $400. The M17 and M1 offer optional Blu-ray drives, which range from $200 to $400. As with all Gateway laptops, a one-year parts-and-labor warranty is included with your purchase.
The spec list is certainly full of enticements, but it’s the screen that immediately attracts attention, and it isn’t just for the 1080p native resolution. Quality is impressive throughout, detail looks sharp and it offers acres of desktop space.
