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Apple 17” MacBook Pro
What is it: An Intel Core
2 Duo-powered Mac notebook.
Who’s it for: Definitely, the
Mac addict.
Wallet magnet: Revolutionary
Intel 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo processor; 4MB on-chip shared L2 cache; 2GB
(two SO-DIMMs) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory; two SO-DIMM slots
support up to 3GB; 667MHz frontside bus; three 480-Mbps USB 2.0
ports; built-in 54-Mbps 802.11g AirPort Extreme wireless networking;
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR; 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet; combined
optical digital input/audio line in (minijack); combined optical
digital output/headphone out (minijack); built-in stereo speakers;
120GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; 6x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+R
DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor,
dual—ink DVI support, 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM.
On second thought: A bit large
and heavy; expensive.
What’s in the box: Apple 17”
MacBook Pro; 85W MagSafe power adapter, AC wall plug, and power
cord; Lithium-polymer battery; Apple Remote; DVI to VGA adapter
install/restore DVDs; printed and electronic documentation
Tech Times verdict: Apple
products are often proprietary, software are hard to come by (at
least in this part of the world), impossible to upgrade, expensive,
and always have this arrogant “buy-me-because-I’m-an-Apple”
attitude. So what.
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APC Power Ready
backpack TC1900P
What is it: A truly sturdy
notebook and gadget backpack.
Who’s it for: The true urban
tech warrior.
Wallet magnet: Large and
expandable inner dimension (1900 cu. in.); double-stitched seams;
durable construction; mesh pocket; nonslip shoulder pad; six-sided
foam protection; specially designed pockets for a variety of
gadgets, including compatible pockets for APC Travel Power products.
On second thought: Compatible APC
Travel Power products are optional.
What’s in the box: Just the
backpack.
Tech Times verdict: Plenty of
room for your notebook (up to 15” screen size) and plenty of
pockets for your gadgets, this is the backpack for the tech warrior
who can’t leave home without
bringing the gizmos.
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A4Tech
IP-Talky
What is it: An
ergonomically-designed USB keyboard with integrated IP-phone.
Who’s it for: PC users who
often do Skype.
Wallet magnet: Free calls to
Skype users anywhere in the world; compatible with telephony
services such as MSN, AOL, Yahoo; easy and familiar device like a
regular house phone; A-shape keyboard design layout; USB digital
audio in / out Ports; excellent voice quality with integrated echo
cancellation and noise reduction technology; 13 multimedia/Internet
hotkeys; ultra-slim keycaps with laser printing alphabets.
On second thought: Plasticky
construction.
What’s in the box: A4Tech
IP-Talky keyboard; user’s guide.
Tech Times verdict: Works like a
charm. Just ignore the model name.
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