Controller Interface Type Serial ATA-300
Type Serial ATA – integrated
Graphics Controller Video Memory 256 MB
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
Type PCI Express x16 – plug-in card
Max Monitors Supported 2
Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
HDCP compatible Yes
Processor Max Supported Qty 1
Installed Qty 1
64-bit Computing Yes
Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
Type Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 / 2 GHz
Card Reader Supported Flash Memory Cards CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, miniSD, RS-MMC, MultiMediaCardmobile, MultiMediaCardplus
Type 15 in 1 card reader
Networking Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Networking Network adapter – integrated
Mainboard Data Bus Speed 800 MHz
Chipset Type Intel 945G Express
Optical Storage Disc Labeling Technology Labelflash Technology
Rewrite Speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
Write Speed 48x (CD) / 18x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL)
Read Speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM – IDE
Miscellaneous Included Accessories Remote control
Multimedia Functionality Analog TV System NTSC
TV Tuner Type Digital and analog TV
Video Input Integrated in TV tuner
Video Capture Interface S-Video
Digital TV Reception ATSC
Expansion / Connectivity Interfaces 6 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ) ¦ 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) – 6 pin FireWire ¦ 1 x display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x parallel – IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) – 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) ¦ 1 x serial – RS-232 – 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) ¦ 1 x mouse – generic – 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ¦ 1 x keyboard – generic – 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ¦ 1 x network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45 ¦ 1 x modem – phone line – RJ-11 ¦ 1 x display / video – composite video input – RCA ( 1 in front ) ¦ 2 x audio – line-in – RCA ( 2 in front ) ¦ 2 x microphone – input – mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ) ¦ 2 x audio – line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ) ¦ 1 x audio – SPDIF – TOSLINK ¦ 1 x audio – line-out (center/subwoofer) – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio – line-out (rear) – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio – line-out (side surround) – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x processor – LGA775 Socket ¦ 4 ( 0 ) x memory – DIMM 240-pin ¦ 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16 ¦ 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x1 ¦ 2 ( 1 ) x PCI
Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x front accessible – 5.25" ¦ 1 front accessible – 3.5" ¦ 2 ( 1 ) x internal – 3.5"
Operating System / Software Software Microsoft Internet Explorer, BigFix, CyberLink Power2Go, Google Toolbar, Napster Digital Music Service (30 days trial), Adobe Reader, Google Desktop, Microsoft Money 2006, Microsoft Works 8.5, McAfee Internet Security Suite (90 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial), WildTangent (10 demo games with 60 minutes of game play)
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
General Weight 23.4 lbs
Height 15.6 in
Depth 16.1 in
Width 7.2 in
Product Form Factor Mini tower
Recommended Use Home use
Type Personal computer
Storage Hard Drive 1 x 500 GB – standard – Serial ATA-300
Telecom Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
Modem Fax / modem – PCI – plug-in card
RAM Configuration Features 2 x 512 MB + 2 x 1 GB
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
Memory Speed 667 MHz
Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Installed Size 3 GB / 4 GB (max)
Features Dual channel memory architecture
Input Device Type Mouse, keyboard
Power Device Type Power supply
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50 – 60 Hz )
Power Provided 300 Watt
Monitor Monitor Type None.
Mouse Features Scroll
Interface USB
Technology Optical
Cache Memory Cache Per Processor 1 MB
Installed Size 1 MB
Type L2 cache
Storage Controller (2nd) Type IDE – integrated
Manufacturer Warranty Service & Support Details Limited warranty – 1 year
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Audio Output Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Sound Output Mode 7.1 channel surround
Type Sound card – integrated
Speaker(s) 2 x right / left chann

Controller Interface Type Serial ATA-300
Type Serial ATA – integrated
Graphics Controller Video Memory 256 MB
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
Type PCI Express x16 – plug-in card
Max Monitors Supported 2
Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
HDCP compatible Yes
Processor Max Supported Qty 1
Installed Qty 1
64-bit Computing Yes
Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
Type Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 / 2 GHz
Card Reader Supported Flash Memory Cards CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, miniSD, RS-MMC, MultiMediaCardmobile, MultiMediaCardplus
Type 15 in 1 card reader
Networking Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Networking Network adapter – integrated
Mainboard Data Bus Speed 800 MHz
Chipset Type Intel 945G Express
Optical Storage Disc Labeling Technology Labelflash Technology
Rewrite Speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
Write Speed 48x (CD) / 18x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL)
Read Speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM – IDE
Miscellaneous Included Accessories Remote control
Multimedia Functionality Analog TV System NTSC
TV Tuner Type Digital and analog TV
Video Input Integrated in TV tuner
Video Capture Interface S-Video
Digital TV Reception ATSC
Expansion / Connectivity Interfaces 6 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ) ¦ 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) – 6 pin FireWire ¦ 1 x display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x parallel – IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) – 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) ¦ 1 x serial – RS-232 – 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) ¦ 1 x mouse – generic – 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ¦ 1 x keyboard – generic – 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ¦ 1 x network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45 ¦ 1 x modem – phone line – RJ-11 ¦ 1 x display / video – composite video input – RCA ( 1 in front ) ¦ 2 x audio – line-in – RCA ( 2 in front ) ¦ 2 x microphone – input – mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ) ¦ 2 x audio – line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ) ¦ 1 x audio – SPDIF – TOSLINK ¦ 1 x audio – line-out (center/subwoofer) – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio – line-out (rear) – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio – line-out (side surround) – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x processor – LGA775 Socket ¦ 4 ( 0 ) x memory – DIMM 240-pin ¦ 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16 ¦ 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x1 ¦ 2 ( 1 ) x PCI
Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x front accessible – 5.25" ¦ 1 front accessible – 3.5" ¦ 2 ( 1 ) x internal – 3.5"
Operating System / Software Software Microsoft Internet Explorer, BigFix, CyberLink Power2Go, Google Toolbar, Napster Digital Music Service (30 days trial), Adobe Reader, Google Desktop, Microsoft Money 2006, Microsoft Works 8.5, McAfee Internet Security Suite (90 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial), WildTangent (10 demo games with 60 minutes of game play)
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
General Weight 23.4 lbs
Height 15.6 in
Depth 16.1 in
Width 7.2 in
Product Form Factor Mini tower
Recommended Use Home use
Type Personal computer
Storage Hard Drive 1 x 500 GB – standard – Serial ATA-300
Telecom Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
Modem Fax / modem – PCI – plug-in card
RAM Configuration Features 2 x 512 MB + 2 x 1 GB
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
Memory Speed 667 MHz
Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Installed Size 3 GB / 4 GB (max)
Features Dual channel memory architecture
Input Device Type Mouse, keyboard
Power Device Type Power supply
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50 – 60 Hz )
Power Provided 300 Watt
Monitor Monitor Type None.
Mouse Features Scroll
Interface USB
Technology Optical
Cache Memory Cache Per Processor 1 MB
Installed Size 1 MB
Type L2 cache
Storage Controller (2nd) Type IDE – integrated
Manufacturer Warranty Service & Support Details Limited warranty – 1 year
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Audio Output Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Sound Output Mode 7.1 channel surround
Type Sound card – integrated
Speaker(s) 2 x right / left channel

Sorry it’s so much, but I didn’t know what to pick through. Sometimes the Sims 2 freezes, but not to much. I would like to know if the Sims 3 will run smoothly and nice. If not, please suggest any upgrades that are only necessary for it thanks!

Processor
Processor Intel Celeron 560 / 2.13 GHz Data bus speed 533 MHz Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express Cache Memory
Type L2 cache Cache size 1 MB RAM
Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max) Technology DDR2 SDRAM – 667 MHz Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F Humidity Range Operating 10 – 90% Shock Tolerance 30 g @ 3ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 163 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating) Vibration Tolerance 0.66 g @ RMS (random) (operating) Storage Controller
Storage controller type Serial ATA Storage
Floppy Drive None Hard Drive 120 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 Storage Removable None Hard drive type Portable Optical Storage
Type DVD?RW – Integrated Optical Storage (2nd)
2nd optical storage type None Card Reader
Card reader type 8 in 1 card reader Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick , MultiMediaCard , SD Memory Card , xD-Picture Card , Memory Stick Pro Display
Display Type 15.4 TFT active matrix Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) Widescreen Display Yes Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 Audio
Audio output type Sound card Audio codec STAC9228 Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio Audio Input Microphone Input Device(s)
Input device type Keyboard , Touchpad Telecom
Modem Fax / modem Max transfer rate 56 Kbps Networking
Networking Network adapter Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes Wireless NIC Dell Wireless 1395 Data link protocol Ethernet , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , Fast Ethernet Networking standards IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory , 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54 Interfaces 4 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A , 1 x Network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45 , 1 x Modem – Phone line – RJ-11 , 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) – 4 pin FireWire , 1 x Display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1 x Display / video – S-video output , 1 x Display / video – HDMI – 19 pin HDMI Type A , 2 x Audio – Line-out/headphones – Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x Microphone – Input – Mini-phone 3.5 mm Miscellaneous
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Power
Power device form factor External Voltage Required AC 120/230 V Battery
Technology 4-cell Lithium ion Installed Qty 1 Battery capacity 28 Wh Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Edition

which one is best

Sony CS215J

Platform Technology Intel Centrino
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna
Width 13.2 in
Depth 9.6 in
Height 1.6 in
Weight 5.7 lbs
Color Sangria red
Processor
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 / 2 GHz
Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
64-bit Computing Yes
Data Bus Speed 800 MHz
Chipset Type Mobile Intel GM45 Express
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Installed Size 2 MB
RAM
Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM – 800 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance PC2-6400
Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB
Storage
Hard Drive 250 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm
Optical Storage
Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM – integrated
Card Reader
Type Card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Display
Display Type 14.1" TFT
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display Yes
Features X BRITE-ECO
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3430
Total Available Graphics Memory 1750 MB
Audio
Audio Output Sound card
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
Camera Type Integrated
Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard – Localization and Layout QWERTY
Telecom
Modem Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90, ITU V.92
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5100
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x memory
1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
Interfaces 1 x display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
3 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A
1 x microphone – input – mini-phone 3.5 mm
1 x network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) – 4 pin FireWire
1 x modem – phone line – RJ-11
1 x headphones – output
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards RoHS
Power
Power Device External
Battery
Technology Lithium ion
Installed Qty 1
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Software VAIO Music Box, Microsoft Works 9 SE, VAIO Movie Story, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial), VAIO Media Plus, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare (Trial)
Environmental Standards
EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty – 1 year
Limited warranty – phone consulting – 1 year
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Toshiba satellite E105-S1402
#
Processor
Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile
#
Processor Speed
2.26GHz
#
Display Type
WXGA TFT-LCD widescreen with TruBrite technology (1280 x 800)
#
Screen Size
14.1"
#
System Bus
1066MHz
#
Cache Memory
3MB on die Level 2
#
System Memory (RAM)
4GB
#
Type of Memory (RAM)
PC6400 DDR2 SDRAM
#
Hard Drive Type
Serial ATA (5400 rpm)
#
Hard Drive Size
320GB
#
Optical Drive
Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
#
Optical Drive Speeds
4x DVD+R DL; 4x DVD-R DL; 8x8x8 DVD+RW; 8x6x8 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x16x24 CD-RW
#
Direct-Disc Labeling
Yes
#
Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader
#
Graphics
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
#
Video Memory
128MB (dedicated); up to 1342MB (dynamically allocated shared)
#
Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
No
#
TV Tuner
No
#
MPEG
Yes
#
Built-in Webcam
Yes
#
Modem
None
#
Networking
Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
#
Wireless Networking
Wireless-A+B+G+N
#
Bluetooth-Enabled
Yes
#
Security Technology
Fingerprint reader
#
S-Video Outputs
None
#
Additional Audio/Video Connectors
HDMI
#
Speakers
Built-in stereo
#
PCMCIA Slots
None
#
USB 2.0 Ports
2
#
IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports
None
#
Parallel Ports
None
#
Serial Ports
None
#
Game Ports
None
#
Laptop Weight
Ultraportable (5.5 lbs. or less)
#
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
#
Battery Life
Up to 5 hours and 30 minutes
#
Pointing Device
Touchpad with enable/disable function
#
Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with SP1
#
Included Software
Toshiba DVD Player, Disc Creator, PowerCinema; Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5; Adobe Acrobat Reader; Norton AntiVirus 2.0 (15 months) and more
#
ENERGY STAR Qualified
Yes
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Dell studio XPS 1340
#
Intel Core 2 Duo P9500 Processor – 2.53GHz 3MB L2 Cache, 1067MHz FSB
#
2.0 GB DDR3 Memory
#
320 GB HARD DRIVE (7200RPM)
#
Slot Load DVD+/-RW DRIVE
#
NVIDIA Geforce 9500M Graphics Card – 256MB
#
"Edge-to-edge" Glossy 13.3 inch WXGA WLED LCD display
#
Resolution: 1280 by 800
#
Built-In 1.3 MP Webcam
#
Dual Digital Array Mic

Here’s the specs..

G60-120us
General

* Recommended Use Home use
* Built-in Devices Stereo speakers , Wireless LAN antenna
* Width 14.9 in
* Depth 9.9 in
* Height 1.6 in
* Weight 6 lbs
* Localization English / United States
* Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Budget
* Wireless capabilities 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11 pre-N

Processor

* Processor AMD Turion X2 mobile processor RM-70 / 2 GHz
* Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
* 64-bit processor Yes

Cache Memory

* Type L2 cache
* Cache size 1 MB

RAM

* Installed Size 3 GB / 3 GB (max)
* Technology DDR2 SDRAM
* RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
* RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB

Storage Controller

* Storage controller type Serial ATA
* Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

Storage

* Floppy Drive None
* Hard Drive 250 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm
* Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

* Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM
* Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

Card Reader

* Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
* Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick , MultiMediaCard , SD Memory Card , XD-Picture Card , Memory Stick Pro

Display

* Display Type 15.6 in TFT active matrix
* Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
* Widescreen Display Yes
* Features BrightView
* Screen type High-gloss/Anti-glare screen

Video

* Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G
* Total Available Graphics Memory 1470 MB

Audio

* Audio output type Sound card
* Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers
* Audio Input Microphone

Notebook Camera

* Camera Type Integrated

Multimedia Functionality

* TV Tuner Type None

Input Device(s)

* Input device type Keyboard , Touchpad

Telecom

* Modem Fax / modem
* Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

Networking

* Networking Network adapter
* Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
* Data link protocol Ethernet , IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , Fast Ethernet , IEEE 802.11n (draft)
* Networking standards IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Expansion / Connectivity

* Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory – SO DIMM 200-pin
* Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A , 1 x Headphones – Output – Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x Microphone – Input – Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1 x Display / video – HDMI , 1 x Display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1 x Modem – Phone line – RJ-11 , 1 x Network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45

Miscellaneous

* Features Power-on password , Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Power

* Power device form factor External

Battery

* Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
* Installed Qty 1

Operating System / Software

* OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
* Software Microsoft Works , Muvee autoProducer , CyberLink DVD Suite , Adobe Acrobat Reader , AOL Instant Messenger , HP QuickPlay Software , HP Smart Web Printing , HP Total Care Advisor , HP Photosmart Essential , HP Help and Support Center , Microsoft Internet Explorer , Norton Internet Security 2008 (60 days subscription) , Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60 days trial)

Acer Aspire

General
Platform Technology:Intel Centrino Duo
System Type:Notebook
Built-in Devices:Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial
Width:34.4 cm
Depth:24.6 cm
Height:4.2 cm
Weight:2.7 kg

Processor
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 / 1.5 GHz
Multi-Core Technology:Dual-Core
64-bit Computing:Yes
Data Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Chipset Type:Mobile Intel GM965 Express

Cache Memory
Type:L2 Cache
Installed Size:2 MB

RAM
Installed Size:2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology:DDR2 SDRAM
Form Factor:SO DIMM 200-pin
Configuration Features:2 x 1 GB

Storage Controller
Type:Serial ATA
Serial ATA Interface:Serial ATA-150

Storage
Hard Drive:120 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm

Optical Storage
Type:DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM – integrated

Card Reader
Type:5 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards:SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card

Display
Display Type:14.1" TFT
Max Resolution:1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display:Yes
Colour support:24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Features:CrystalBrite

Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor:Intel GMA X3100
Video Memory:Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0

Audio
Audio Output:Sound card
Compliant Standards:Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic II, High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater
Audio Input:Stereo microphone

Notebook Camera
Camera Type:Integrated
Sensor Resolution:0.3 Megapixel

Input Device(s)
Type:Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button

Telecom
Modem:Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate:56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications:ITU V.92
Features:Wake on Ring

Networking
Networking:Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported:Yes
Wireless NIC:Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Data Link Protocol:Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
Features:Acer SignalUp
Compliant Standards:IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free):2 ( 0 ) x memory – SO DIMM 200-pin ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces:4 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 PIN USB Type A ¦ 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ¦ 1 x infrared – IrDA ¦ 1 x display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x display / video – S-video output ¦ 1 x audio – SPDIF output/headphones/line-out – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x microphone – input – mini-phone 3.5mm ¦ 1 x audio – line-In – mini-phone 3.5mm ¦ 1 x modem – phone line – RJ-11 ¦ 1 x network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – RJ-45

Miscellaneous
Features:Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, wake on LAN
Compliant Standards:ACPI 3.0

Power
Power Device:External
Voltage Required:AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Battery
Technology:6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty:1
Capacity:53.3 Wh
Run Time (Up To):2.5 hour(s)

Operating System / Software
OS Provided:Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Software:Acer Launch Manager, Norton Internet Security, NTI CD-Maker, CyberLink PowerProducer, Acer GridVista, Adobe Reader, Acer Empowering Technology, Microsoft Works 8.5, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial), Acer Arcade Deluxe, Acer PureZone, Acer GameZone, Acer Instant-on Arcade

€500~
640 dollars

Im thinking about buying an Asus x83vm-x1 with windows vista, here are the specs..

Platform Technology: Intel Centrino 2
Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna
Color: Brown

Processor
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 / 2.26 GHz
Multi-Core Technology: Dual-Core
64-bit Computing: Yes
Data Bus Speed: 1066 MHz
Cache Memory
Type: L2 cache
Installed Size: 3 MB

RAM
Installed Size: 4 GB
Technology: DDR SDRAM – 667 MHz
Memory Specification: Compliance PC2-5300

Storage Controller
Serial ATA
Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

Storage
Hard Drive: 320 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm
Optical Storage
DVDRW (R DL) / DVD-RAM

Card Reader
8 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card, miniSD, Memory Stick PRO Duo

Display
Display Type: 14.1" TFT
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display Yes
Features LED-backlit

Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS
Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM – 1 GB

Audio
Audio Output: Sound card
Compliant Standards: High Definition Audio
Features Altec Lansing speakers

Notebook Camera
Camera Type: Integrated
Sensor Resolution: 1.3 Megapixel

Input Device(s)
Type Keyboard, touchpad

Telecom
Modem Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate: 56 Kbps
Protocols Specifications: ITU V.92

Networking
Networking Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 memory 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard
Interfaces 5 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A 1 x network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45 1 x modem – phone line – RJ-11 1 x display / video – HDMI – 19 pin HDMI Type A 1 x storage – eSATA 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)

Dimensions
Width 14.3 in
Height 1.4 in
Weight 5.7 lbs
I guess since i don’t care about graphics that much it will be good