Be it campus trotting students or work from home professionals or office goers, having a smart looking laptop is the latest trend. Let us have a look at the top 5 lightest and thinnest laptops from the famous brands.
Apple MacBook Spring 2010:
Apple, the well known producer of thinnest laptops introduced by MacBook Spring 2010. Price ranges from $933.99 to $974.99.
Size: 13 inch width, 9.1 inch depth, 1.1 inch height of this Apple MacBook Spring 2010 makes it the thinnest. 4.6 lbs makes this laptop the lightest.
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz processor with 64 bit computing and 1066 MHz data bus speed are the key aspects of the processor in this laptop.
Memory: L2 Cache with 3MB installed size memory. DDR3 SDRAM – 1066 MHz technology with 2 or 4 GB installation RAM.
Pros: Portable hard drive with 250 GB storage space. It has read and write speed up to 8 DVDs or 24 CDs. Available in glossy white color with an integrated camera, NVIDIA GeForce GT 320M shared video memory, sound card and a microphone. Keyboard, Trackpad and a multi touch touchpad are the special features available in Apple MacBook Spring 2010 laptop.
Cons: Customers would be more happy if Apple adds Blu-ray drive and SD reader.
Apple MacBook Pro Spring 2010:
Apple has introduced one more lightest laptop. Price of this Apple MacBook Pro Spring 2010 ranges from $1129.00 – $1549.00.
Size: 12.8 inch width, 8.9 inch depth and 0.9 inch height makes this laptop the thinnest. Imagine the lightness of the laptop with its 4.4 lbs weight.
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz processor with 64 bit computing and 1066 MHz data bus speed are the key aspects of the processor.
Memory :L2 Cache with 3 MB installation memory. 4-8 GB RAM available with double data rate ( DDR) 3 S dynamic random access memory (DRAM) with a high bandwidth interface of 1066 MHz.
Pros : 250 GB hard drive, SD memory card, LED backlight, glossy white color, NVIDIA GeForce GT 320M shared video with 250 MB memory, sound card, widescreen display and a microphone are the special features of this Apple MacBook Pro Spring 2010.
Cons: Closely built USB ports, no HDMI, low resolutions LCD are the some of the aspects customers complaint about.
Sony VAIO VPCZ128GX:
Let us look at the lightest and thinnest laptop from the renowned manufacturer Sony. Price comes to approximately $3399.99
Size: 12.4 inch width, 8.3 inch depth, 1.3 inch height makes this Sony VAIO VPCZ128GX as one among top 5 thinnest laptops. 3 lbs weight makes it the lightest laptop from Sony.
Processor: Intel Core i5 i5-520M / 2.4 GHz with dual core technology and 2.93 GHz turbo speed makes this Sony VAIO VPCZ128GX unique among other laptops from Sony.
Memory : L3 Cache with 3 MB installation size and 8 GB RAM with double data rate ( DDR) 3 S dynamic random access memory (DRAM) with a high bandwidth interface of 1066 MHz.
Pros: Portable 256 GB solid state hard drive, 13.1 in TFT active matrix display type, LED backlight, 1 GB video memory with NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M or Intel HD Graphics, multi finger and electro static touchpad are the special features of Sony VAIO VPCZ128GX.
Cons: Customers are complaining about the bad customer care or low level product support from SONY.
HP Envy 14:
HP is one of the best manufactures and providers of laptops for professional and personal use. HP Envy 14 is the latest introduction from HP with a price at approximately $1289.99.
Size: 14.5 inch screen, 1.11×14.01×9.33 inches makes this laptop from HP the thinnest among all. 5.2 pounds weight makes this laptop the lightest one from HP.
Processor: 2.66GHz Intel Core i5 processor with 450M 2.40GHz (Turbo Boost)
Memory: 4 GB RAM with 500 GB hard drive. Dual layer DVD writer can handle 8x slot-loading
Pros: Integrated Intel HD graphics, ATI mobility radeon HD 5650 with 1GB memory, great keyboard are the special features of HP Envy 14, one of the top 5 lightest and thinnest laptops.
Cons: This laptop from HP doesn’t have any Blu-ray drive.
Toshiba Portege R705-P35:
Ultraportable black colored Toshiba portege R705-P35 laptop is available at approximately $999.89.
Size: 12.4 inch width, 8.9 inch depth, 1 in height makes this Toshiba Portege R705-P35 the thinnest one from Toshiba. 3.2 lbs weight makes Toshiba Portege R705-P35 among top 5 lightest laptops
Processor: Intel Core i3 2.4 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM with 500 GB hard drive storage
Pros: Windows 7 Home premium 64 bit edition operating system and 13.3 inch display type are the special features of this lightest and thinnest laptop from Toshiba.
Cons: Better battery life will make customers more happy
Always analyze your requirements, fix your budget and compare products and prices before buying. Have a great time with the lightest and thinnest laptop and go with the trend.
References:
Best thin and light laptops , CNET
Top 5 Thin-and-Light Laptops , computershopper.com
