Christmas is around the corner, lots of love and the holiday spirit lightens up the festive occasion. And what more lightens up our hearts that getting CHRISTMAS GIFTS!!!! Well, honestly, a perfect Christmas gift will actually be a laptop. It’s handy, portable and with lots of functions. Furthermore, the prices are ridiculously low. Imagine, only S$1.5k for something so wonderful. I remember the days when my first desktop cost S$4k. It was a DataMini back in 1990 i think. I don’t even know if DataMini still exists. However, i will always choose a Desktop over a Laptop. Well there are three laptops that i have in mind. Firstly, its the super compact, super small, super light and YES! SUPER CHEAP ASUS EEE PC! Second shall be a delicious review of the Sony Vaio TZ series. Last shall be the laptop that i will be getting in February thanks to Starhub, the Compaq Presario Notebook C722Tu.

ASUS EEE PC

Retail Price : S$598 Additional $100 for Windows OS and S$300 for Microsoft Office.

I saw this beauty at the recent Sitex2007. It wasn’t in the exhibition hall but was secretly having a promotional launch outside the hall. When I first saw it, i was like woah. Thats super small and compact. It’s super light (less than a kilo, around 0.92kg) and it packs quite a punch. Here are the specifications.

Specs

• 7 inch display monitor
• Linux Operating Software (also compatible Windows Operating System)
• 512mb DDR2 memory ram
• 4Gb Solid state disk storage
• In-built speakers and microphone
• 4 battery Cells: 5200 mAh, 3.5hrs
• 0.92kg

Pros

• Light (0.92kg)
• Small
• Cheap!

Cons

• Linux OS (might take sometime to get used to)
• Windows OS and Office Tools have extra chage
• No CD/DVD Rom (Have to get a USB external CD rom)
• Small Hard Disk (only 4GB)

Who should get it? I recommend business people, students or just someone who wants to finally have a laptop thats light to carry and can fit into your bag or purse (ITs that small!). I know Nurul wants one. HAHA. Next on the list is on my Christmas Wishlist. Sony Vaio TZ Series (VGN-TZ195N/XC)

Retail Price : S$3999 ( able to pay by installment at HARVEY NORMAN) Specs

• Security : Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant
• Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
• Intel­® Core™ 2 Duo Processor U7600 1.20GHz
• 2Gb DDR2 Memory
• 48GB ^{Hard Storage Disk}
• 11.1″ Razor-Thin Panel LED backlight for brilliant colors and clarity
• DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM Drive
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)
• 4.0-8.5 hours (Standard Capacity Battery) 7.0-13.0 hours (Large Capacity Battery)

Its nice and looks good. = ) Its features are to die for however, it’s kinda expensive and its heavier(around 1.2kg) than the Asus EEE. However, if your one that likes to have style and also love flashing big brands then the Sony Vaio is the one for you. And finally my free Laptop thanks to Starhub recontract of my Maxonline subscription.

Compaq Presario C722TU

Retail Price :

S$299 for laptop ( the desktop is free and the HP tablet PC is free with the ultimate plan)

Specs

• Intel Pentium Dual Core T2330 ( 1.6Ghz) Processor
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
• 2Gb DDR2 memory
• 8 cell AC adaptor
• 15.4 inch Brightview display
• 160GB hard disk
• Dual layer DVD/RW
• Altec Lansing speakers
• 2.8kg

Yes, it’s heavy and the specs are actually a little old. But who CARES! HAha, got it at a good price and i have no intentions of bringing it anywhere. Well, am looking forward to play Gears of War (pc version) on this baby. Hehehe. Gonna have fun with it soon.

Fai @ ilovelookinggood