Dell and Lenovo recently unveiled new mainstream notebooks, both offering some compelling features for average Joe.
| Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 |
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 Lenovo's 15.4-inch IdeaPad Y510 targets the day-to-day consumers who aren't normally served by Lenovo's well-entrenched ThinkPad line of business laptops, and it enters the space with a couple of unique features. One being emphasized by Lenovo is the VeriFace recognition technology, which uses the integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam to scan your face for a secure logon – if an unauthorized person attempts to log on, VeriFace records their picture and stores it in a log. Other features include a frameless screen -- something easier seen than explained -- and a "Light Weave" shell that gives the exterior a textured feel. It's refreshing to see Lenovo try to differentiate itself as it enters the already-crowded 15.4-inch consumer notebook market. Release: January 2008. Price: $800.
Pros: VeriFace access technology, Light Weave textured exterior
Cons: A little heavy and large for a 15.4-inch notebook
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| Dell Inspiron 1525 |
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 Released just on the eve of CES, the Dell Inspiron 1525 is a 15.4-inch notebook that caters toward first-time buyers with its bargain-basement starting price of $500. With 8 different colors to choose from or one of 4 different design patterns, casual laptops users will appreciate the ability to customize their laptop. While you're limited to Intel's integrated graphics solution, you can upscale to wireless broadband from Sprint or Verizon. If you're looking for a notebook that just covers the basics, this is not a bad place to start. Release: January 2008. Price: $950.
Pros: Very affordable, 2 integrated WAN options
Cons: Discrete graphics not an option
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Philip Berne, Matthew Ruiz, Edward Distel and Sindre Lia contribute to the CES 2008 coverage.
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