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The charcoal-on-black look of the nx6325 is simple and understated. At just over one-inch thick, the six-pound HP Compaq nx 6325 is comfortable to carry. In this day of ever-larger power bricks, we also appreciate the rather diminutive AC adapter. It is equipped with Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g wireless and a 56k modem. We’re pleased to see HP has included a fingerprint reader on its entry-level business model. Along with the TPM circuitry, the reader makes the nx6325 as secure as most laptops out there. The keyboard is spill-resistant, and the hard drive is shock-mounted (though there is no active protection system as on pricier models). The nx 6325 also does not yet have embedded wireless broadband as an option. If you want EV-DO or HSDPA data service, you’ll need to get a PC Card solution
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ThinkPad T60 with 1.83GHz Core Duo and ATI X1300 Lenovo ThinkPad T60 furthers the appeal for users looking for a thin-and-light notebook. It keeps the best features of T-series past (the unsurpassed keyboard, reasonable weight, and legendary durability) and adds cutting-edge features such as dual-core performance, advanced security, and wireless-broadband connectivity. The 5.4-pound chassis is classic ThinkPad matte black on the outside and feels comfortable in your hands. Open the lid and you’ll find the excellent ThinkPad keyboard, a touchpad, and the familiar red pointing stick, which has a broader top than other sticks, making it more comfortable to use. Handy Volume buttons also grace this keyboard.
The T60 features a fingerprint reader in addition to TPM circuitry. When it comes to durability, the T60 boasts an internal roll cage of sorts; a magnesium alloy inner skeleton surrounds all of the important components and helps protect the screen. For added data protection, the hard drive is shock-mounted and features the Active Protection System, which parks the hard drive heads should the machine sense it is falling. For those of you clumsy in the morning, the spill-resistant keyboard has a membrane below it that funnels liquids to two drain holes on the underside of the system.