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A new model in Hewlett-Packard's popular dv4000 series, this elegant black laptop is affordable, versatile, and portable (weighing 6.5 pounds) yet features a photo-friendly 15.4-inch display. Inside it has a Pentium M 1.73 GHz Intel processor; up to 2GB of DDR SDRAM; and a 100GB hard drive spinning at 4.200 RPM. Also on board are a dual-layer DVD±RW/DVD-RAM drive, plus one IEEE 1394 (FireWire 400) and four USB 2.0 ports. Yet it won't break the bank. About $800.
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Panasonic ToughBook CF-30
The Jeep of notebook computers, this model is designed for people who are hard on their laptops. It can withstand being dropped on concrete from several feet high, and keeps going even if you spill Coke on its keyboard. Protected by a clamshell case, the 8.2-pound computer has a clamshell design that houses a 13.3-inch LCD; you can get it with a brighter, 1,000-nit touchscreen for easier outdoor viewing and pen-based input. Under the hood is an 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo Processor; up to 4GB of SDRAM; and a shock-mounted, removeable 80GB HDD drive. A Multimedia Pocket bay accepts an optional Combo or Multi Drive or a second battery (normal battery life is about six hours). Connections include one IEEE 1394 and three USB 2.0 ports; connector covers are weather-sealed. But toughness comes at a price. About $4,300.
American PHOTO Editor's Choice 2007
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