Though iPad and other tablets are changing the world so much, most of consumers still use laptops for business and entertainment and ninety percent of the machines run Windows, especially Windows 7. Below are eight best Windows 7 laptops unveiled in 2011.
Sony VAIO SB
The Sony VAIO SB arguably offers the best things you want for your laptop at the price of $999. It features Windows 7 Professional, an Intel i5 or i7 processor, a Blu-Ray drive, a backlit keyboard, 13.3 inch screen and hybrid AMD Radeon HD 6630 graphics that auto-switch between discrete and integrated GPUs. Besides, the device boasts up to 15 hours of battery life with a second battery.
The Sony VAIO SB is equipped with 500GB Hard Drive
Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM 8372
The Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM 8372, one of the best and most affordable laptops for both consumers and business users, comes loaded with Windows 7 Professional and has extraordinary battery life of 8 hours. However, it is a bit heavy for a lightweight laptop at 4.6 lbs.
Its starting price is at $899
HP Elitebook 8460p
Designed for mobile business professionals working in a secure and managed environment, the HP Elitebook 8460p comes loaded with Windows 7 and is equipped with security software such as HP ProtectTools. Besides, it features a 14-inch screen, an Intel Core i7 processer and 6-hour battery life.
Its starting price is at $999
ASUS U36SD
The ASUS U36SD that will be released on July 1, 2011 is regarded as a fast and powerful laptop with Intel's latest i5 Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce graphics set. Besides the Windows 7 Home Premium, this machine weighs only 3.7 pounds, features a 13.3 inch screen and has 10 hours of battery life.
Its pricing has not been yet available
Samsung 900x
Among the ultra-thin laptops, the Samsung Series 9 is considered as the most elegant. It boasts a simple design, a large multi-touch trackpad, a backlit keyboard, a 13.3 inch screen, 3 W Stereo HD Audio and 1.3 MP HD webcam. The laptop also features Windows 7 Professional, Intel Core i5 processer, Intel HD graphics 3000 and 7 hours of battery life.
Its price is $1599
Dell XPS 15z
Key features of the Dell XPS 15z that looks like a MacBook Pro include Windows 7 Home Premium, an Intel Core i7 processer, 15.6 inch screen, NVIDIA graphics, 500GB hard drive and 8GB RAM. The machine weighs 5.5 lbs and has 4 hours of battery life.
Its starting price is at $1199
Lenovo ThinkPad X1
X1 is the Lenovo's thinnest ThinkPad ever at .67 inches thick and 3.7 pounds. Its nice features include Windows 7 Professional, a 13.3 inch screen, an Intel Core i7 processer, Intel HD graphics, 320GB hard drive and 6GB RAM. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 has 4 hours of battery life.
Its starting price is at $1199
Toshiba Portege R835
Toshiba's lightest laptop, the Portege R835, features Windows 7 Home Premium, an Intel Core i5 processer, Intel HD graphics 3000, a huge 640GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM. With up to 8 hours of battery life and a price of under $900, the machine is one of the most affordable Windows alternatives to the 13-inch MacBook Pro.
Its price is at $892
Sony VAIO SB: One of Eight Best Windows 7 Laptops Unveiled in 2011
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