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ASUS Eee PC 4G Notebook Computer

The Eee PC 4G Notebook Computer from ASUS is a tiny computer, designed with ultraportability in mind. The two pound system is an ideal traveling companion. It's 7" screen is perfect for watching videos when traveling, and it's solid-state hard disk won't be damaged by bumps and shocks. It features standard 802.11g Wi-Fi, allowing you to hop on to wireless networks and hotspots with ease.

The computer runs a custom installation of Linux, designed by Asus. It includes Internet tools, office applications, media players, and games. The 4GB hard drive may be a bit on the svelte side, but there is a standard Secure Digital memory card slot on the computer. This allows you to load and play music, videos, and images with ease.

The Eee PC is an excellent choice for the road warrior who requires very basic computer functionality. It will allow you to check e-mail, perform basic office tasks, watch videos, and play games. Most importantly, it won't weigh down your luggage when you're on the road.

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Special Deal on the Apple 24" iMac with 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, 1GB (2x512MB) RAM

The 24" iMac with 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU is a powerful and compact computer designed to meet the needs of video editors, graphic designers, families, educators and businesspeople. The computer is built around a 24" widescreen LCD display designed by Apple delivering an elegant all-in-one solution that saves space by combining the monitor and computer into one component.

Apple has partnered with Intel to update the popular iMac computer which is now powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. The Core 2 Duo is actually two processors built into a single chip which translates into much better performance than a single processor chip. The computer is loaded with a 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive, 1 GB of RAM, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Airport Extreme, built-in speakers and Apple's SuperDrive, an 8x speed DVD and CD burner that support Dual-Layered DVD discs.

All this hardware runs on Apple's OS X 10.4 Tiger operating system with Rosetta technology. This allows you to seamlessly run legacy applications as well as Universal Binaries that have been designed to run on both PowerPC and Intel chips, making the iMac a great choice for your home or office.

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Final Cut Real-Time Editing/DVD Authoring Solution; G4 Dual 1.25GHz, 1GB Ram, 80GB, 240GB, SuperDrive, Dual 19" Monitors, DVD Studio Pro, RTMac, Boris FX/Graffiti, Applecare

Apple Turnkey Editing System - Final Cut Real-Time Editing/DVD Authoring Solution; G4 Dual 1.25GHz, 1GB Ram, 80GB, 240GB, SuperDrive, Dual 19" Monitors, DVD Studio Pro, RTMac, Boris FX/Graffiti, Applecare - List price $12,999 - B&H Price$7,299

Apple Final Cut Pro Portable System 1; G4 PowerBook 667MHz, 256MB, 2 Port FW Card, 30GB,80GB External FireWire, DVD-Rom/CDRW, Final Cut 3.0, Graffiti, Computer Bag

New Sony VAIO RZ Series Integrates Windows XP Media Center Edition with Giga Pocket Engine for High-Octane Entertainment Experience - Running on Microsoft's Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004 operating system -- augmented by Sony's own Giga Pocket® hardware and exclusive suite of multimedia software -- the new VAIO desktops are aimed squarely at digital media enthusiasts who want to take an active role in their entertainment options. more

VAIO V100G Desktop Features Compact Design, Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - With a glossy black profile barely thicker than a flat panel monitor, Sony's new VAIO® PCV-V100G all-in-one desktop adds an element of cool to even the smallest space.
The V100G PC doubles as a TV with Sony's exclusive Giga Pocket® personal video recorder.

The included wireless keyboard and mouse give users maximum flexibility whether they decide to work on a spread sheet or put the keyboard away and watch TV using the elegant remote control.

Weighing in at less than 17 pounds, the unit can easily be moved from room to room. The slim casing fronted by a built-in bright 15-inch LCD, fits in a fraction of the space of a full-sized notebook. The integrated DVD/CD-RW drive allows for DVD viewing virtually anywhere in the house.

It includes an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.40 GHz and an 80 GB hard drive that can house hours of music and other personal digital content. It also comes equipped with the VAIO Creation Suite Plus, including PictureGear Studio™ software for managing digital images and creating photo albums; SonicStage™ Mastering Studio software, which allows users to digitize aging analog music sources such as vinyl records and tapes with professional recording studio features; and DVgate Plus™ video editing software.

Currently standard on all current VAIO PCs is Sony's own VAIO Media™ software that allows users to share images, music and video content between PCs over a wired or wireless home network. The PC also has a Memory Stick® media slot that is compatible with both Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO™ media, as well as four USB 2.0 ports and an i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) port to connect compatible multimedia devices.

The VAIO V100G desktop, which is expected to retail for about $1,600, will be available this month. Click on the Sony Style banner (left) for more info.