If your client’s business requires travel to the top of
a mountain or deep in the desert, this 3-pound
EliteBook may be the perfect sidekick. The 2530p
features an HP DuraCase chassis, which has been
tested in extreme temperature, dust, and humidity. Business adventures can be documented with the optional integrated 2-megapixel webcam, which also includes business card reader software. And, for low-light conditions, the HP NightLight improves
visibility. Other features include a 12.1-inch widescreen, Wi-Fi, and support for Intel’s
Core 2 Duo ultralow-voltage (ULV) or low-voltage (LV) processors to optimize performance and minimize power consumption. Price: $1,499. www.hp.com
5. SONY Z SERIES Now Sony has put the power of VAIO into a very light 5
laptop. At just over 3 pounds, the VAIO Z features
a 13.1-inch widescreen with Sony’s own XBRITE-DuraView LCD technology, which boasts
scratch-resistant durability and 100 percent
color saturation. A tough carbon-fiber casing is
perfect for travel, while G-Sensor Shock Protection technology
counteracts sudden movements, preventing damage and data loss. A major highlight
is the unit’s “switch-on-the-fly” hybrid graphics system, which allows you to set
graphics performance to pop or extend battery life, depending on your situation.
Other features include Intel’s Centrino 2 chipset, built-in 802.11n and Sprint Mobile
Broadband, and an optional Blu-ray disc drive. Prices start at $1,799. www.sony.com
Lenovo has a dynamic duo designed for all of your clients’
PC needs. The SL300 and SL400 both feature built-in
mobile broadband, multimedia capabilities, and an optional Blu-ray DVD player. Although that sounds great for
after-hours, both models are productive too, with a combined software package that helps with everything from
data recovery to Web connections. There are plenty of
custom SMB options as well, such as on-site, next-day
business warranty upgrades, PC repairs or replacement,
and off-site/online storage. Each package is available for
one or three years, with ThinkPlus Complete IT3 also providing services
without IT support. The lap- 6
tops are built for travel,
with Lenovo’s Active
Protection System—
an air-bag-like system
that protects the hard
drive. An optional fingerprint reader blocks
unauthorized users.
Prices start at
$799.
www.lenovo.com
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