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ASUS

The K series laptop is one of ASUS star products which features highly durable premium aluminum textures and comes in variopis stylish colors - red, green, blue, pink and black. The 14-inch ASUS K43SJ29i5 which is equipped with 2.9GHz Intel Core i5-2410M processor, 4GB DDR3 memory (after free upgrade), 500GB SATA hard disk, Nvidia FeForce GT520M with 1GB VRAM, DVD Super-Multi double layer drive, and preinstalled with Windows 7 Home Premium, is selling at S$799 (U.P. S$999).

The slightly more power variant, K43Sv29i7, which comes with 2GHz Intel Core i7-2690QM processor, 6GB DDR3 memory (after free upgrade), 640GB SATA hard disk, Nvidia GeForce GT540 with 1GB VRAM, DVD Super-Multi double layer drive, and preinstalled with Windows 7 Home Premium, is retailing at S$1,099 (U.P. S$1,398).

Dell

Gamer enthusiasts who are looking for a powerful yet portable gaming laptop would have to check out the latest Dell Alienware M14x. In terms of hardware specifications, the Alienware M14x is equipped with Intel Core i7-2630M processor, 4GB dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM, 500GB 7200rpm SATA hard disk and Nvidia GT555M graphics with 1.5GB DDR3 memory. The 14-inch gaming monster, which is one of Dell's star products, is selling at S$2,299. But if you want a slightly lower Intel Core i5 2410M processor variant with Nvidia GeForce GT555M (1.5GB VRAM), 4GB DDR3 SDRAM, and 500GB SATA hard disk, you can get it at S$1,999 with free Razer Gaming Mouse and Headset.

Samsung

Powered by 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410M processor and comes with 4GB DDR3 memory, 640GB hard disk, Nvidia GeForce GT520M graphics with Nvidia Optimus technology and Blu-ray combo drive, the Samsung RC420E is designed for work and play. If the attractive price tag of S$1,099 (U.P. S$1,299) isn't enough to swing you over, the manufacturer also throws in free Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security software, carrying case and second year extended local warranty.

Sony

Incorporating a 14-inch display with LED backlight, the VAIO C features 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410M processor, 4GB DDR3 memory, 500GB hard disk, AMD Radeon HD6630M (1GB VRAM) graphics and preloaded with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system. Available in four stylish colors of black, orange, green and pink, the VAIO C (model: VCPCCA15FGD) is selling at a decent S$1,399.

Acer

The Acer Aspire 4750G-2634G50MN is one of the few very attractive purchases at the COMEX Show. Inside the 14-inch notebook PC are 2GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM processor, 8GB DDR3 memory (after free upgrade), 500GB hard disk, Nvidia GeForce GT540 graphics with 2GB VRAM, DVD+RW combo drive and preinstalled with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. For such high-specification machine, it is selling at S$1,098.

Toshiba

At the Toshiba booth, the Satellite P745 stands out among its peer with its sleek and stylish looks. In the hardware department, it comes with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410 processor, 8GB DDR3 memory, 750GB SATA hard disk, Nvidia GeForce GT525M with 2GB VRAM and Optimus technology, DVD SuperMulti drive and preloaded with Windows 7 Home Premium. All these at an attractive price of S$1,399 (U.P. S$2,199).