One thing has always been true about computers: as soon as you buy the latest model, it’s obsolete. There’s a constant stream of product marketing constantly telling us our processor is old or that the newest operating system (ahem, Windows Vista) won’t run without a large amount of RAM. Since performance usually relies much more on RAM (memory) than anything else, that’s how I buy a computer: by the price, loaded with RAM. In this case, I’m in the market for a new laptop.
What are the available laptops with 4GB of system RAM pre-installed? Here’s a quick list of the best priced alternatives from multiple manufacturers:
Sony comes out strong with the Sony VAIO VGN-Z591U – a 13.1″ ultra-portable that prices around $3000.00 ouch.
Lenovo (formerly known as Thinkpad) usually comes out with at least 2GB of RAM on each of their new laptops. The Lenovo ThinkPad X300 6477 is available for just under $3000. It too is a 13.1″ ultra portable loaded with features.
HP enters the fray with two entries from the Pavilion family: the beefy HDX 20″ Entertainment Laptop and the HP Pavilion DV6700T Entertainment Notebook. At $2300 and $1200 each, respectively, these are high value options. I do have a personal prejudice against HPs with large displays, though; they tend to produce a lot of heat.
Finally, Toshiba Qosmio enters the picture with what I feel is the best choice from our inventory. The Toshiba Qosmio F55-Q503 has a 15.4″ screen, a healthy 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 Processor, a 320 GB hard drive, Vista Premium and, of course, 4 GB RAM. Take a look.
Hope this helps someone in the market for a high-power, low cost laptop with at least 4 GB of RAM.
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