Cheap Laptops – An Inexpensive Video Phone

Cheap laptops can be connected to cheap webcams and used as portable and mobile videophone devices. Telephones with cameras used to be the topic of science fiction. But advancements in desktop and laptop electronics has made this capability a reality. The first webcams were mainly connected to desktop computers, but now many people are using them with their laptops to create a portable and mobile way to connect with friends and family over notebooks with voice as well as audio. And this portable notebook equipment doesn’t have to be the most expensive on the market.
 

Notebooks – Connecting Family and Friends

Cameras connected to laptop computers have a multitude of uses. The first and most well known use for these notebook devices is as a videophone. Friends and family can now use their notebook computers to have a sort of face to face connection from across the country and even the world. Grandparents can use their mobile notebooks to watch grandchildren grow up between visits. Parents who need the portability and mobility of being out of town can have the comfort of not only hearing but seeing their children with notebook web cameras.

Another growing use of these notebook web cameras is in childcare facilities and nursing homes. With growing reports of abuse and neglect in these arenas, family members can use notebooks to gain peace of mind by seeing the treatment of their loved ones over these notebook web cameras.

As our society moves further into lifestyles full of mobility, the portability of these notebook webcams is causing their usage to grow. The availability of cheap used laptops and camera equipment is also contributing to the growth of these notebook webcams.
 

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Sony VAIO B100B - Pentium M 755 2GHz 100GB HD - 14.1" TFT - VGNB100B06

Product Description
The Sony VAIO B Series Business Notebook is designed with the business user in mind. Mobility, connectivity and productivity features help you get the most out of your workday. Generous keyboard and display mean you don't have to sacrifice comfort for mobility and performance. Sophisticated design lets the world know that you mean business. Do business presentations without a projector on your 14.1" display. Side-by-side layout view. Powerful desktop replacement solution, yet still mobile. Intel Centrino Mobile technology runs cool and quiet, while keeping the profile slim and light, with enhanced performance and battery life. A remarkable blend of full-size power and portability. Wireless capabilities let you connect wire free around your home or on the road. No more meeting delays due to fumbling with your PC's Control Panel. Smart Display Sensor allows you to automatically adjust to an optimized resolution when plugging into a compatible external projector or display.Efficient and convenient media storage with choice of DVD-ROM/CD-RW or DVDRW/CD-RW drive. Burn presentations and professional quality multimedia disks for playback on your notebook.

Features Product Description - Sony VAIO B100 - Pentium M 755 2 GHz - 14.1" TFT
Recommended Use - Small business, corporate business
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 12.6 in x 10.1 in x 1.7 in
Weight - 5.1 lbs
Mobile Technology - Intel Centrino
System Type - Notebook
Built-in Devices - Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna
Processor - Intel Pentium M 755 2 GHz
Cache Memory - 2 MB - L2 cache
RAM - 1 GB (installed) / 1.5 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM - PC2700 - 333 MHz
Hard Drive - 100 GB - 4200 rpm
Optical Storage - DVDRW - integrated
Display - 14.1" TFT active matrix SXGA+ (1400 x 1050)
Graphics Controller - Intel 855GME
Audio Output - Sound card
Telecom - Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
Networking - Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Wireless NIC - Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Input Device - Keyboard, touchpad
Battery - Lithium ion
Average Run Time - 5.5 hour(s)
Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Manufacturer Warranty - 1 year warranty

Toshiba Tecra A4-S211 Notebook - 1.60G 512MB 60GB CDRW/DVD - PTA40U-012009

Product Description
The sleek, stylish Tecra A4 offers wide-screen versatility at a very affordable price. Use the 15.4" WXGA display to work spreadsheets and documents side-by-side, or after hours to view movies! The Tecra A4-S211 offers a powerful Intel Pentium M processor, high speed 802.11 wireless LAN and fast one-touch docking. Like all systems in the Tecra line, it's engineered for dependability and long life.

Features Intel Pentium M Processor 730 (1.60GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
No Microsoft Office 2003 Software
512MB PC2700 DDR1 333 SDRAM (512MB x1)
15.4" Wide-screen XGA display (1280x800)
ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 with dedicated 64MB DDR SDRAM
60GB HDD (4200rpm)
DVD/CD-RW
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g)

INCLUDES:
1-Yr. Limited Warranty
5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter
1 ExpressCard slot
Microsoft Office OneNote
3-USB (2.0) ports
IEEE 1394 port
10/100 Ethernet port
V.92/56K modem port
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Parallel port
RGB Monitor port

Averatec 3250PX Athlon XP-M 2200+ 512MB 80GB XPP 12.1-XGA WL-G Dual DVDRW - AV3250PX-01

Product Description
The Averatec 3200 series Thin and Light delivers all the value you expect without compromising the features you want. Breaking boundaries with total mobility and a surprisingly affordable price. Just 1 inch thin and 4.5 lbs light keeps it ultra portable.

Features Product Description - AVERATEC AV3250PX - Athlon XP-M - 12.1" TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 10.9 in x 9.6 in x 1 in
Weight - 4.4 lbs
System Type - Notebook
Built-in Devices - Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna
Processor - AMD Athlon XP-M 2200+ LV
Cache Memory - 640 KB - L2 cache
RAM - 512 MB (installed) / 512 MB (max) - DDR SDRAM - PC2700 - 333 MHz
Hard Drive - 80 GB
Optical Storage - DVDRW - integrated
Display - 12.1" TFT active matrix 12.1"
Audio Output - Sound card
Telecom - Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
Networking - Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11g
Input Device - Keyboard, touchpad
Power - AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery - Lithium ion
Average Run Time - 3 hour(s)
Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Manufacturer Warranty - 1 year warranty

Sony VAIO T260P/L - Pentium M 753 1.2 GHz - 10.6" TFT - VGN-T260P/L

Product Description
The Sony VGN-T260P/L helps you stay productive while on the go with lightweight, portable features - an upgraded processor, a massive 1GB RAM, DVD-ROM, integrated wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology - all contained in a unique, compact design.

The slim profile, around 1" thin, and ultra-light weight make this notebook the perfect mobile companion. The Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG 802.11b/g Network Connection makes staying connected a breeze. This networking capability is integrated into the notebook, eliminating the need for an external wireless card. The T260P/L notebook comes with an integrated optical drive allowing you to view DVDs and enabling CD read and write capabilities. XBRITE technology integrated for the LCD makes movie watching a joy. The numerous available ports and media slots give the T Series notebook the ability to work in conjunction with a number of other technologies. Transfer pictures from a digital camera, connect to external printers or monitors and plug into a network with ease.

Features Pentium M 753 1.2 GHz ULV

RAM 1 GB
HD 60 GB
CD-RW / DVD
Mdm
LAN EN
Fast EN
Bluetooth
802.11b
802.11g
Centrino
Win XP Pro
10.6" TFT WXGA (1280 x 768)

Thinkpad G41 Mob P4 532 (3.0GHz) w/ HT 256MB 40GB 15" XGA TFT DVD/CD-RW Combo XP Pro - 28865TU

Product Description

Features General
Model name 28865TU
Description ThinkPad G41(Think Express Program)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Architecture: Bus type/architecture PCI
Indicator light: Yes
PC Card support: 2 Type I/II or 1 Type III

Display
External display supported: Yes
Simultaneous external display: Yes
Screen type description: TFT
Viewable image size: (diagonal) inches 15.0
Screen illumination Backlit
Max colors or gray shades: 16777216
Maximum Resolution: 1024x768

Graphics
Description: Intel Extreme Graphics 2
Graphics type: XGA
Video RAM type: DVMT
Max resolution: 1600x1200 16777216 colors
Max colors (with max video RAM:) 16777216
Graphics bus interface: Direct AGP
Video on Planar: Yes

Processor
Processor (CPU): Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor 532 with HT Technology
Processor speed[1]: 3.06 GHz
Front side bus (FSB): 533 MHz
Internal L2 cache memory size: 1 MB

System memory
Memory (RAM) std/max[8]: 256MB / 2GB
RAM slots total: 2 SODIMM
RAM slots available: 1 SODIMM
Memory speed: 333 MHz
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Module specifications: PC2700

Hard drive
Hard disk size (GB)[4]: 40 GB
Interface type ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Hard drive speed (RPM) 4200

Optical device
Floppy Drive: 3.5" 1.44 MB
Optical device: CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo IV
Device interface: EIDE
Optical device speed[5]: 24X/10X/24X/8X Max

Audio
Integrated speakers: 1
Speaker power rating: 2 Watts
Volume control buttons: Yes
Speaker Quantity: 1 (Internal Speaker)
Number of speakers: 1
Audio chipset: SoundMAX
Audio data width: n/a
Audio on planar: Yes

Communications
Fax/modem description: 56K V.92 designed modem
Fax/modem speed[3]: 56Kbps data/14.4Kbps fax
Infrared port: No
Ethernet description: 10/100 Ethernet
Ethernet interface type: Ethernet-Integrated
Ethernet on motherboard: Yes

Wireless Networking Components
Wireless speed: 11b:11Mbps, 11g:54Mbps
Wireless Standard[10]: IBM 11b/g Wi-Fi wireless
Wireless Type: LAN
Antenna: Ultra Connect
Description: IBM 11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless
Frequency: 802.11b/g: 2.4GHz
Wireless Implementation (Form Factor): Mini PCI

Accessories
A/C adapter: 120 watt
Port replication: NONE
Docking station: None

Standard features
Pointing Device Type: TrackPoint with "Press-to-Select"
Keyboard type[11]: Full size
Keyboard light: No

Expansion options
Plug and play support: Yes
Port connectors: 4 USB 2.0, AC adapter, External Display, External microphone, Headphone jack, Keyboard/mouse common port, Parallel, RJ-11, RJ-45
BIOS type: Flash ROM
Infrared Support: No

Weight & dimensions
Weight[2]: 8.36 lbs
Height: 2.0 in
Depth: 11.12 in
Width: 12.95 in

Security
Security features: Hard disk drive password, Power-on password, Supervisor password, IBM Security Slot
Security identification technology: None

Limited warranty period: One year parts and labor (system battery: one year)

Battery
Battery Types: 6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Battery Voltage: 10.8 V

Software[12]
Operating system provided: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Communications applications[9]: Adobe Acrobat Reader;ThinkVantage Access Connections:
Utility applications: Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades;PC Doctor diagnostics;Rapid Restore;ThinkPad Configuration Utility
Productivity applications: Access program
Other applications provided Drive Letter Access (DLA)
Supported operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

 

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