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Gear Deal: HP Folio 13 Core i5 1.6GHz Ultra-book w/128GB SSD and Backlit Keyboard

Dan Cohen — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:15:21 +0000

We begin the week with a Gear Deal on the 13.3" HP Folio 13 Notebook. Aimed at business users, the Folio 13 Ultrabook weighs just 3.3 lb. and is 18 mm thick. It features an ultra-slim 13.3" LED display, gets up to 9.25 hours battery life, has a 128GB SSD and an HD webcam. It also has a multi-gesture touchpad, a USB 3.0 ports, CoolSense technology and Dolby Advanced Audio. Rounding out the specs are a full-size backlit keyboard, HDMI connectivity, a 2-in-1 card reader and more. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP ENVY 15 Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 and Core i7 Notebooks

Dan Cohen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:45:28 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the newly re-introduced HP ENVY 15. This 15.6" laptop features an all-new aluminum design. It is just 1.11" thick, weighs 5.79-pounds, has a 1GB Discrete Graphics AMD Radeon [HDMI, DisplayPort] and can handle up to 16GB DDR3 memory. On the audio front it has Beats Audio, six built-in speakers and a subwoofer, audio-grade mesh and Beats volume control. Rounding out these impressive specs are an optional 1080p LCD screen, an 8-cell 72WHr battery, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.0 ports, a 2-in-1 card reader, an HD webcam, and a Radiance backlit keyboard. Prices start at $1,349.99 but with the 30% coupon code our Gear Sponsor has found that drops to just $944.99 Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Lenovo ThinkPad X220 12.5″ Intel 2nd Gen Core i3/i5/i7 Laptop

Dan Cohen — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:45:31 +0000

Today's Gear Deal has Lenovo offering a 12% stackable coupon on ALL ThinkPad X220 laptops. Yes, you read that right, ALL ThinkPad X220 laptops. As our Gear Sponsor's Deal Page explains,

Lenovo's ThinkPad X220 sets the standard for business ultraportable laptops. Weighing in at 3 lbs, the X220 can be equipped with a powerful Core i7 processor and still offer all day battery life. The 12.5" display is available with a premium IPS version, offering great viewing angles and image quality. Combine the extended 9-cell battery with the optional slice battery and you'll get a massive 23 hours of runtime.

Here's what the deals look like:

The base Core i3 ThinkPad X220 deal: $1,445 - $546 off

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Gear Deal: HP ENVY 15 Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 2.4GHz Laptop

Dan Cohen — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:45:49 +0000

Today's Gear Deal is the new HP ENVY 15. This 15.6" Laptop features an all-new design, Beats Audio, EPEAT Gold Registered and 2 year warranty. 1.11" thick and weighing in at 5.79lbs, the HP ENVY 15 has all-new aluminum design. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Samsung CES 2012 Press Conference: Pushing Boundaries

Dan Cohen — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:17:51 +0000

Samsung's Press Conference brought news of some great evolutionary products. We waited in line for hours just to hear what Samsung had to share. It was worth the wait. Here's a look...

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The Drobo Data Storage System Review

Dan Cohen — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:00:07 +0000

Last fall I applied for and received a grant that will allow my synagogue to build a new technology lab. Within the next few months we will have a number of iMac desktop computers and a host of iPads being used by our kids and adults alike. In fact, I'm working on a special tutorial program for students becoming bar and bat mitzvah that will run on the iPad. It uses the awesome iOS application MentalCase. More on that at a later date. When I found out we were getting the grant, I reached out to a number of companies with whom we work for some assistance. Both Kensington and Zagg were fantastic about Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP ENVY 15 Intel 2nd Gen Core i5or Core i7 2.4GHz Laptop

Dan Cohen — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:06:53 +0000

HP has re-introduced the ENVY 15 15.6" Laptop and it is today's Gear Deal. The ENVY features an all-new design, Beats Audio and a 2 year warranty. The 1.11" laptop weighs 5.79 pounds and is powered by the Intel's 2nd Generation Core i5 / i7 processor. It has 1GB Discrete Graphics AMD Radeon [HDMI, DisplayPort] and takes up to 16GB DDR3 memory. Want to know more? It has six built-in speakers and a subwoofer, audio-grade mesh, Beats volume control, there is an optional 1080p LCD screen, it has an 8-cell 72WHr battery, USB 3.0 ports, 2-in-1 card reader, Bluetooth, 802.11n WiFi, HD webcam, Radiance backlit keyboard and more. In other words, it is loaded. The Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP g6t 15.6″ 2.1GHz Dual-core Laptop for Under $375

Dan Cohen — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:59:06 +0000

It is a new year and that means new deals. Today out Gear Sponsor is brining us the 15.6" HP g6t laptop for less that $375! It comes with free shipping and includes a free upgrade to 4GB RAM, a 500GB Hard Drive and more. And if you need more power you can also get big savings on the Core i3 and Core i5 versions. Check out all the deal here on the deal page. Gear Deal: HP g6t 15.6" 2.1GHz Dual-core Laptop for Under $375 via LogicBUY Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Dell XPS 17 Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 2.2GHz Quad-core Laptop plus a Canon ELPH 100 HS Digital Camera

Dan Cohen — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:45:23 +0000

Think the shopping is done? Not so fast. If you need a new computer and you like taking pictures today's Gear Deal is worth a look. Our Gear Sponsor has found a deal on a powerful 17.3" Dell XPS 17 Core i7-2670M 2.2GHz Quad-core Laptop. It has 6GB RAM, a 500GB 7200RPM, 2 Hard Drives for a total of 1TB storage, NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M 1GB graphics and much more. Want more details? The XPS 17 features JBL 2.1 Designed and Certified Speakers totaling 22W, Waves MaxxAudio 3, a 2-megapixel HD webcam, 802.11n WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI v1.4, miniDisplayPort, a 9-in-1 card reader, two USB 3.0 ports and the list goes on. AND, it comes bundled Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Lenovo IdeaPad Z470 14″ Laptop w/ Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 and 6GB RAM

Dan Cohen — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:15:14 +0000

Today's deal brings us Lenovo's IdeaPad Z470 14" laptop with a Sandy Bridge Core i5 processor and 8GB RAM. IdeaPad Z470 features four USB 2.0 ports (one eSATA combo), a card reader, HDMI output, a DVD burner, a 6-cell battery, and a 1 year warranty. The deals on this laptop start at just $589 and include free shipping. Here are the key deals our Gear Sponsor has highlighted. Core i5, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, DVD drive: Was $949 but now is $599 with FREE shipping. Core i5, 6GB RAM, 500GB HDD, DVD drive: Was $999 but is now $589 with FREE shipping. Core i5, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD, DVD drive: Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Dell Inspiron 11z Core i3 ULV 1.2GHz Dual-core Laptop w/WiMAX

Dan Cohen — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:35:37 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the 11.6" Dell Inspiron 11z. The base configuration includes a 1.2GHz ULV Core i3-330UM processor, an HDMI port, 2GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, Wireless-N and WiMAX connectivity, a 6-cell battery, a 1.3-Megapixel Webcam, and more. The laptop has a starting price of $499.99 but out Gear Sponsor has found savings that brings the price down to just $349.99. AND it will ship for free. You can find details here. Gear Deal: Dell Inspiron 11z Core i3 ULV 1.2GHz Dual-core Laptop w/WiMAX via LogicBUY Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: 30% Coupon for HP Pavilion dm4t Beats Edition 14″ Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 Laptop

Dan Cohen — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:48:16 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the 14" HP Pavilion dm4t Beats Edition Laptop at a great savings. The laptop features the signature Beats black-and-red design, a red backlit-keyboard, a soft-touch surface and a black metal exterior. It even comes bundled with micro-fiber sleeve and optional Solo HD headphones. The base specs of the HP Pavilion dm4t Beats Edition Laptop include a Core i5-2430M 2.4GHz, 8GB RAM, a 750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive, Intel HD 3000 graphics, 802.11n WiFi; Bluetooth; an 8X DVD+/-RW; a 720p HD webcam, a Backlit Keyboardand much more. Pricing starts at $1,049.99 but after the 30% off code our Gear Sponsor found it is just $734.99 with FREE shipping. Gear Deal: 30% Coupon HP Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Dell Inspiron 11z Core i3 ULV 1.2GHz Dual-core Laptop w/WiMAX

Dan Cohen — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:10:05 +0000

Today's deal brings us the 11.6" Dell Inspiron 11z (1110) 1.2GHz ULV Core i3-330UM Laptop in Obsidian Black. The base configuration includes 2GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, Wireless-N AND WiMAX, a 6-cell battery, a 1.3-Megapixel Webcam, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS and much more. The laptop is usually $499.99 but our Gear Sponsor found it for $200 less. That means you can have this laptop on the way to you for just $299.99. It will even ship for free! Details and ordering can be found here. Gear Deal: Dell Inspiron 11z Core i3 ULV 1.2GHz Dual-core Laptop w/WiMAX via LogicBUY Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Save on ALL ThinkPad X220 laptops

Dan Cohen — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:59:33 +0000

Our Gear Deal today brings us news that Lenovo is offering a 10% stackable coupon on ALL ThinkPad X220 laptops. As the deal page explains,

Lenovo's ThinkPad X220 sets the standard for business ultraportable laptops. Weighing in at 3 lbs, the X220 can be equipped with a powerful Core i7 processor and still offer all day battery life. The 12.5-inch display is available with a premium IPS version, offering great viewing angles and image quality. Combine the extended 9-cell battery with the optional slice battery and you'll get a massive 23 hours of runtime.

So what do the deals look like?

The base Core i3 ThinkPad X220 deal starts at $1,445 but after all the

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Gear Deal: HP ENVY 17 Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 2.2GHz 1080p Laptop

Dan Cohen — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:25:29 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the updated HP ENVY 17 Laptop. The refreshed notebook is 1.28" thin and weighs 7.37 lbs. It features a 1080p screen, wireless audio, a silver and black aluminum design, a radiance backlit keyboard and more. It also offers Beats volume control, DisplayPort connectivity along with HDMI, a 2-in-1 card reader, USB 3.0 ports, Bluetooth, 802.11n WiFi and a 2-year warranty. If you need a more powerful laptop optional upgrades include up to 16GB RAM, a faster Core i7 CPU and Blu-ray. The laptop has a starting price of $1,599.99 but our Gear Sponsor has found it for $1,099.99 with FREE shipping. Details and ordering can be found here Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Dell XPS 15 Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 2.4GHz Laptop w/6GB RAM, 750GB HDD + Canon ELPH 100 HS Digital Camera + Adobe Elements 9 Bundle

Dan Cohen — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:25:09 +0000

We start the week with a Gear Deal on a 15.6" Dell XPS 15 Core i5-2430M 2.4GHz laptop. This deal has the laptop come bundled with a Canon ELPH 100 HS Digital Camera, Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 and Premiere Elements 10. The base configuration of this XPS 15 laptop includes 6GB RAM, a 750GB 7200RPM Hard Drive, 1GB GeForce GT 525M graphics, a DVD burner, Wireless-N connectivity, JBL 2.1 Speakers with Waves Maxx Audio 3, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS and more. The bundle would normally sell for $1,157.99 but after all the savings our Gear Sponsor found are applied the final price is just $799.99. Details and ordering information can be found here. Gear Deal Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: HP ENVY 15 Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 2.4GHz Laptop

Dan Cohen — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:59:43 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the newly re-introduced ENVY 15 15.6" Laptop. It features an all-new aluminum design, has six built-in speakers and a subwoofer, offers audio-grade mesh, sports Beats volume control, has an optional 1080p LCD screen, has an 8-cell 72WHr battery, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.0 ports, a 2-in-1 card reader, Bluetooth, 802.11n WiFi, an HD webcam, a Radiance backlit keyboard and more. It is just 1.11" thick and weighs 5.79-pounds. It is is powered by the Intel's 2nd Generation Core i5 or i7 processor, has 1GB Discrete Graphics AMD Radeon [HDMI, DisplayPort] and handles up to 16GB DDR3 memory. The price for this laptop starts at $1,349.99 but our Gear Sponsor has found a coupon for 33% off. That Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 15.6″ Core i3 or i5 “Sandy Bridge” Laptop

Dan Cohen — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:28:19 +0000

Today's Gear Deal is the brand new 15.6" Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 laptop. Replacing the previous ThinkPad Edge 15, the Edge E520 has a newly redesigned chassis that is 1.1 inches thick and weights just 5.2 lbs. It offers up to 6 hours of run time with the optional battery, has an available SSD, offers 3 USB 2.0 ports, has HDMI output, and 4-in-1 card reader. The base configuration includes 4GB RAM, a 500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS and more. The Sandy Bridge" Intel Core i3 version starts at $1174 but our Gear Sponsor found $625 instant savings -plus an additional 10% off coupon. That brings the price down to just $494.10 and it will even Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Dell Inspiron 15R-2nd Gen 15.6″ 2.2GHz Intel 2nd Gen Core i3 Laptop w/6GB RAM

Dan Cohen — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:12:58 +0000

Today's deal brings us Dell's 15.6" Inspiron 15R-2nd Gen with Switchable lids. The 2.2GHz Core i3-2330M "Sandy Bridge" Laptop has 6GB RAM, a 640GB 5400RPM HDD, and more. The laptop has a starting price of $718.99 but our Gear Sponsor has found savings that bring the price all the way down to just $420 and it will even ship for free. And if you need more power the Inspiron 15R is also available with a Core i5 or Core i7 processor. Get the deal here. Gear Deal: Dell Inspiron 15R-2nd Gen 15.6" 2.2GHz Intel 2nd Gen Core i3 Laptop w/6GB RAM Via LogicBuy Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

The GammaTech Durabook S15C2 Rugged Laptop Review

Michael Anderson — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:00:03 +0000

Have you ever knocked a laptop off the arm of a couch on to a carpeted floor and lost everything since your last backup? Or spilled just a tiny bit of water on the keyboard and were met with 'that smell' that told you the motherboard was cooked? If these are real concerns for you, then you need to check out the GammaTech Durabook S15C2 Rugged Laptop. The Durabook is meant to handle just about everything you can throw at it and live to boot up another day. The kind folks at GammaTech sent me one to review - let's see how it did! And don't worry - there is a video of all Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: $400 Coupon HP ENVY 17 3D 1080p Core i7 Laptop w/3D Glasses

Dan Cohen — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:59:53 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the HP ENVY 17 3D 1080p Quad Core i7 "Sandy Bridge" Laptop. The HP ENVY 17 3D is HP's first 3D-enabled laptop and comes bundled with 3D Active Shutter Glasses. The price starts at $1,849.99 but our Gear Sponsor found deals that let you take $250 off and an additional $400 off via a coupon code. That brings the price down to just $1,199.99. It ships for free and even comes with a 2-year warranty. Details and ordering can be found here. Gear Deal: $400 Coupon HP ENVY 17 3D 1080p Core i7 Laptop w/3D Glasses via LogicBUY Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

The Gammatech’s U12C Durabook Review

Francis Scardino — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:00:09 +0000

It takes a certain type of laptop to stand up to certain jobs. Most laptops find comfort on a desk, in a padded bag, or possibly in the local coffee shop around the corner. Gammatech sent me a laptop suited perfectly for all those tasks and a whole lot more. Usually the worst that happens to most laptops is polished keys and touchpad, where your fingers have rubbed the finish off. Possibly it could fall victim of a flight off of your bed or the table after you happen to trip over your power cord. Luckily for those accident prone geeks and tech abusers we have companies like Gammatech that fill that void and produce Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Digital Innovations AllTerrain Wired 3-Button Mouse Review

Joel McLaughlin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:00:29 +0000

Mice seem to be ubiquitous. Everyone has one. Not many people even consider buying one that didn't come with their computer while some are fanatical about the mice they use. I tend to be one of the former. As long as it has a scroll wheel I am usually happy, but now I have a new favorite wired mouse in the Digital Innovations AllTerrain Wired 3-Button Mouse. What makes this mouse All Terrain? Well anyone who has used an optical mouse and tried to use it on a glass surfaces knows that they usually will not work on glass table top or glass blotter like you find in a hotel room. The Digital Innovations AllTerrain Wired 3-Button Mouse Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s 12.5″ Intel Core i5 Laptop w/128GB SSD

Dan Cohen — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:35:27 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the 12.5" Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s ultra-light laptop. ThinkPad Edge E220s "takes ThinkPad design to a new level, thanks to its aluminum/magnesium chassis measuring just 0.85 inches thin, polished metal accents, and chiclet/island-style keyboard". It has a 128GB SSD, a 2nd generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, HDMI v1.4 output, and more. It is available starting at $1699 but our Gear Sponsor has found $720 in instant savings AND a 15% coupon code. That brings the price down to just $832.15 and it will ship for free. Gear Deal: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s 12.5" Intel Core i5 Laptop w/128GB SSD via LogicBUY Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: $100 Off Stackable Coupon on Alienware Laptops

Dan Cohen — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:45:25 +0000

Alienware is currently offering $100 stackable coupon on all Alienware Laptops. This means you can save even more on the Alienware m11x, the Alienware m14x, the Alienware m17x and the Alienware m18x. And you'll still get FREE shipping on all models. This deal ends November 28 or after the coupon has been used a limited number of times so, if you've been looking for a new Alienware laptop check out this deal right now. Gear Deal: $100 Off Stackable Coupon on Alienware Laptops via LogicBUY Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 13.3″ Core i3/i5/i7 128GB SSD ultra-thin Laptop

Dan Cohen — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:30:12 +0000

Here's a great deal from our LogicBuy Gear Sponsor on a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 ultra-thin 13.3" laptop. The new model ThinkPad X1 weighs only 3.7 lbs and is just 0.65-0.84 inches thick. It packs a punch and can be configured with a Core i3, Core i5 or Core i7 processors. The laptop features a backlit and spill-resistant keyboard, a Gorilla Glass screen and a RapidCharge battery. It also includes a mini displayport, HDMI, Ethernet connectivity, one USB 3.0, one USB 2.0, one eSATA/USB 2.0, and a 4-in-1 card reader. It is now available starting at $2035 with $836 off PLUS an extra 15% off with coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY. That drops the price to just $1,019.15 Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Holiday Gift Guide: For All Gamers

Dan Cohen — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:15:05 +0000

From the Editorial Staff of Gear Diary: Is there someone in your life who loves gaming? If so, here are five gifts with which you can't go wrong.

XBOX360 (or Playstation 3)- not an inexpensive gift, but more and more families are using consoles as a way of gaming, streaming video, and more! The Xbox 360 250GB Holiday bundle is just $299.99 in our Amazon Affiliate Store. The PlayStation 3 160GB System is just $249.96 in our Amazon Affiliate Store

iPod Touch - As Mike wrote here, the DS and PSP are fading Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Dell Inspiron 15r 15.6″ with Canon ELPH Camera and Adobe Elements 9 Bundle

Dan Cohen — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:50:19 +0000

Here's a great Gear Deal on a 15.6" Dell Inspiron 15R Core i5-2330M that includes two awesome bonuses. The Inspiron 15r has a 2.2GHz Dual-core processor and includes 6GB RAM, a 500GB Hard Drive, Wireless-N, a DVD burner, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS and more. To sweeten this deal you'll also get a Canon ELPH 100 HS Camera (Grey), 36-months McAfee SecurityCenter and Adobe Elements 9.0 Photoshop and Premiere. Normally this bundle would be $777.99 but after all the savings our Gear Sponsor has found you can get it all for just $599.99 and it will even ship for free. Gear Deal: Dell Inspiron 15r 15.6" with Canon ELPH 100 HS Camera and Adobe Elements Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

NGD Deal: Dell Vostro 3750

Dan Cohen — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:59:11 +0000

Specially designed for small business, the Vostro™ 3750 laptop is your desktop-replacement solution. Sophisticated, powerful and sporting a 17.3" HD screen, Vostro helps you stay connected and in control, with style and confidence.

The Vostro 3750 features a 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor. It safeguards critical data with a built-in optical drive and Roxio Creator Starter and lets you stay connected with a Full HD Webcam, array mics, and preinstalled Web conferencing and voice-enhancing software. $180 in savings brings the price down to just $669. $669 for a 17" laptop with a 2nd Generation Core i5 processor! Get details and order yours here Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Gear Deal: Lenovo IdeaPad U400 14″ Ultrathin Laptop w/ Intel Core i3 or Core i5 Processor

Dan Cohen — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:50:11 +0000

Today's Gear Deal brings us the Lenovo IdeaPad U400 ultrathin laptop. The IdeaPad U400 is

a premium, ultrathin laptop built with a one-piece aluminum shell only 0.89 inches thin. Its high end features include a glass touchpad, upgraded SRS sound, slot-loading DVD drive, USB 3.0, and more. It's stylish, minimalist design will certainly turn heads.

The U400 is powered by 2nd generation Core i3 and i5 Intel Core processors and has AMD Radeon HD 6470M 1GB graphics. The laptop is rated at 7 hours of runtime. Our Gear Sponsor is highlighting two deal on the U400. Deal 1: Core i3, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200rpm HDD, AMD 6470M 1GB graphics. This configuration was $1,099 but Continue reading on Gear Diary ...