My Dream Laptops

Apple MacBook Pro
The Apple MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 17-Inch (Santa Rosa) features a 2.4 GHz "Core 2 Duo" processor (T7700), with two independent processor "cores", a 4 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache, an 800 MHz frontside bus, 2.0 GB of 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM, a 160 GB (5400 RPM) hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology, and an 8X dual-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. It also includes a NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI functionality, and a 17" widescreen "matte" or "glossy" CCFL-backlit 1680x1050 TFT active-matrix display (a higher-resolution 1920x1200 display also is available by custom configuration).

Externally, the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 17-Inch (Santa Rosa) effectively is identical to the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.33 17" that it replaced -- with the same fiber-optic-based "ambient light sensor" that adjusts keyboard illumination and screen brightness, "scrolling TrackPad", "MagSafe" power connector, integrated iSight video camera (although it is an unadvertised 1.3 megapixels), and included Apple Remote. Connectivity includes the same ExpressCard/34 slot, AirPort Extreme (although the "Santa Rosa" model supports 802.11n by default), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire "400" port, Firewire "800" port, three USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and DVI out.

Internally, however, the "Santa Rosa" model uses a more advanced architecture with a faster frontside bus (800 MHz compared to 667 MHz), additional RAM capacity (4 GB instead of 3 GB), a faster graphics processor (NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT instead of the ATI Mobility Radeon X1600), and superior power management (including a dynamically adjustable frontside bus, which results in an extra fifteen minutes of estimated battery life).

FALCON Fragbook TLX
System Specs:
All Falcon Northwest Laptops include the paint color of your choice. Falcon logos are standard and included. Custom graphics work extra.

Processor: Supports Intel Core 2 Duo™ processors
Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8600M GT 512MB VRAM graphics processing unit (GPU)
Memory: DDR2 667, 4GB Max
Display: 17" Anti-glare WSXGA LCD (1680 x 1050)
TV-Tuner: Built-in standard definition tuner (not available for Microsoft Vista systems)
Built in Camera: 1.3 megapixel
Hard Drives: Supports 2.5" 9.5mm SATA drives
Optical Drive: Dual-Layer 8X DVD +/-R
Networking: Built-in 56K V.90/ V.92 AC-Link Modem Card (MDC)
Built-in 1 Gigabit LAN
802.11b/g WLAN
Bluetooth Capable
Sound: Realtek Hi-Def, built in stereo speakers, Microphone-in and headphone-out
Keyboard: Full size 101 key keyboard with separate numeric keypad
Touch Pad: Touch pad with 2 hard buttons and touch-slider mousewheel
Media Reader:SD/MMC/MS/MS-Pro 4-in-1 card reader
Ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports
1 External HDMI port
1 RJ-45 for LAN access
1 RJ- 11 for Modem connection
1 mini IEEE1394 Firewire port
1 S-Video port for TV output
1 headphone jack
1 microphone jack
1 DC-In jack
1 Kensington Lock Slot
PC Card Slots: 1 Express Card, 1 PCMCIA 2.1r
Battery: Li-ion 6 cells battery (4400mAh) (1 hr 30min DVD runtime)
Power: Universal AC adapter
19V DC, 90W/Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Dimension: 15.59" (W) x 10.94" (D) x 1.38"(H)
Weight: 7.5 lbs (fully loaded)
Carrying: Falcon Northwest custom backpack included
Fits in aircraft overhead carry-on bins
Warranty: 1 year warranty • Perfect Pixel Guarantee
Optional: 3 year extended warranty