Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Back to School



This is the time for back to school planning. For students heading to college or getting a new computer for high school, "over 80 percent" of computers sold are notebooks, according to Stephen Baker, vice president of industry analysis for the NPD Group.

Here is an entry level model that has lots of features
  • 15.4" Wide WXGA+ (1440 x 900)
  • Windows® XP Professional
  • 1.6GHz, VIA C7®-M Processor
  • 1GB DDR2-667 SODIMM Memory
  • 80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
  • DVD/RW Super-Multi Optical Drive
  • Integrated 802.11 B/G Wireless LAN
  • Modem, 10/100 LAN, Hi-Def Audio
  • VGA Out, 3 USB 2.0, Audio In/Out
  • 1 Year Nobilis System Warranty
  • 14" x 10.7" x 1.5" , 5.5 Pounds
$699

The must have accessories for your computer are:

HP Color LaserJet Printer


Black (best): Up to 17 ppm
Color (best): Up to 17 ppm
Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Monthly duty cycle: Up to 50000 pages
Recommended monthly print volume: 1000 to 3000 pages
Paper trays: 2
Paper input capacity: 350 sheets
Network Ready
$349 through 8/31/08

Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combination

  • Ergonomic Split-key Design: Enjoy more comfortable typing experience.
  • Detachable Soft-touch Palm Rest: Get extra support for your wrists.
  • 3-Way Adjustable Tilt Legs: Customize your keyboard angle.
  • Zero-Degree Tilt™: Reduce fatigue with a remarkably natural typing feel.
  • Sculpted Laser Mouse: Rest your hand on gently contoured sides and soft rubber grips.
  • Laser Engine: Get accuracy in all applications on virtually any surface.
  • Tilt Wheel plus Zoom™: Go side to side or in and out on photos and spreadsheets alike.
$99.99

Maxtor 1 TB USB Hard Drive

  • 1TB maximum storage capacity
  • USB 2.0 interface
  • Maximum data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps via USB 2.0
  • 16MB cache buffer
  • 7200 rpm for fast read/write times
  • 8.5 ms average seek time
  • Simple Maxtor user interface; automated scheduling and restoring options
  • Auto Updater helps keep your software current
  • Customizable OneTouch button for quick and easy access to specified drive functions
  • PC and Mac compatible
$249.99

16 GB Kingston USB Flash Drive

$69.99 or $29.99 with purchase of a laptop

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