Sony adds artwork to laptops

Just in case the usual laptop custom design options--usually a bold primary color on the lid, or maybe a set of flaming skull stickers--aren't doing it for you anymore, the creative minds at Sony have a new way to support computer users' self-expression. The company has commissioned artist Maya Hayuk, a painter whose work has been seen on several album covers and an Absolut ad campaign, to create new designs for Vaio laptops.

The result was unveiled Tuesday night by Sony, in the form of two limited-edition 15.4-inch Sony Vaio FZ series laptops, with the new designs on the back of the lid.

The flowery "Grow" design and the angular "Never Stop" are both available only through SonyStyle retail stores and the SonyStyle Web site, starting at around $2,500. The systems also include matching desktop wallpaper, a video clip of the artist discussing her work, and a signed certificate of authenticity

Acer Aspire 6930G Review and Specs

The $1000 Acer Aspire 6930G is a great candidate for a home media machine. Offering an attractive design for an Acer laptop and combining some pretty stellar specs for the price point. The 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor will keep you app switching and the 16″ display and the Nvidia GeForce 9600M will allow for some minor gaming and great movie watching. Even without the Blu-Ray drive, this litlte laptop is powerful enough to get you through for a few more years. A little heavy at 7.2 pounds, the 6930G is a true laptop, so you can expect the full package here. Overall, at under $1000, you won’t beat the Acer for a simple home media machiene. Sure, there are better laptops out there. But this system is ready to go for a good price.

If you’re eying it, go ahead and buy.

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5800
• Processor Speed: 2 GHz
• RAM: 4 GB
• Weight: 7.2 lbs.
• Display Size: 16 inches
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 9600M
  
• Storage Capacity: 320 GB
  
• Networking Options: 802.11 a/g/n
• Primary Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW DL

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