Comparison of 3G modem & dongle models

Branding Name	Make / Model	Down	UP	UMTS Bands	SD	Antenna
		(Mbps)	(Mbps)	Frequency	Slot	Connector
Virgin USB Modem	Alcatel One Touch X200	7.2	2.0	Tri	Y	N
Huawei E122	Huawei E122	7.2	2.0	Dual	Y	N
Huawei E1550	Huawei E1550	3.6	0.38	Single	Y	N
Huawei E156G	Huawei E156	3.6	0.38	Single	Y	Y
K3565R	Huawei E160	3.6	0.38	Dual	Y	N
Huawei E160G	Huawei E160	3.6	0.38	Single	Y	Y
O2 E160	Huawei E160	3.6	0.38	Single	Y	Y
USB Stick 110	Huawei E160	3.6	0.38	Single	Y	Y
Orange E160	Huawei E160e	3.6	0.38	Dual	Y	Y
Virgin USB Modem	Huawei E160g	3.6	0.38	Single	Y	Y
Modem Stick K3565(-H)	Huawei E160x	3.6	0.38	Single	Y	Y (hidden)
USB Stick 150	Huawei E1630	3.6	0.38	Single	Y	N
Modem Stick K3520	Huawei E169	7.2	0.38	Dual	Y	Y
Huawei E169	Huawei E169	7.2	0.38	Dual	Y	Y
O2 E169	Huawei E169	7.2	0.38	Dual	Y	Y
Web n Walk Stick	Huawei E170	7.2	2.0	Single	N	N
BT Mobile Dongle (old)	Huawei E170	7.2	2.0	Single	N	N
Modem Stick K3520 (old)	Huawei E170 / E172	7.2	2.0	Single	N	N
Huawei E1750	Huawei E1750	7.2	3.6	Single	Y	N
E1752 Dongle	Huawei E1752	7.2	2.0	Dual	Y	N
BT Mobile Dongle	Huawei E180	7.2	2.0	Dual	Y	N
Pebble	Huawei E220	7.2	0.38	Single	N	N
MiFi	Huawei E5830	3.6	0.38	Single	Y	N
Untimate K4505	Huawei K4505	21.2	5.7	Single	Y	N
Option 515M	Option 515M	7.2	2.0	Unkown	Y	N
Icon 225	Option Icon 225	7.2	0.38	Single	N	N
Modem Stick Pro K3760	Option Icon 431	7.2	2.0	Tri	Y	N
USB Stick 530	Option Icon 431	7.2	2.0	Tri	Y	N
ZTE 636	ZTE 636	7.2	2.0	Tri	Y	N
Modem Stick K3520-Z	ZTE K3520	3.6	0.38	Dual	Y	N
Modem Stick K3565-Z	ZTE K3565	3.6	0.38	Dual	Y	N
O2 MF100	ZTE MF100	3.6	0.38	Single	Y	N
USB Stick 120	ZTE MF626	3.6	0.38	Single	Y	N
ZTE MF627	ZTE MF627	3.6	0.38	Single	Y	N
BT Mobile Dongle	ZTE MF636	7.2	2.0	Tri	Y	N
USB Stick 620	ZTE MF637	7.2	5.76	Single	Y	N

The Best Gaming Laptops Under $1000

Best Gaming Laptop for $550

TOSHIBA Satellite L505-S5995

Specifications:

• Brand and Model: Toshiba Satellite L505-S5995
• Screen Size/Resolution: 15.6″, 1366 x 768 WideScreen
• Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 4570 512MB DDR3
• Processor: Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4300 (2.10GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache)
• Memory (RAM): 3GB DDR2
• Hard Drive: 250GB 5400rpm
• Optical Drive: 24X CD Read/Burn, 8X DVD Read/Burn
• Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wireless, 10/100Mbps LAN
• Ports: 3 USB, 1 VGA, 1 E-SATA, SD Cards, Webcam
• Battery: 4000mAh (6 cell) Lithium Ion
• Dimensions and Weight: 15.1″ x 10.2″ x 1.4-1.55″, 6lbs
• Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
• Warranty: Parts and Labor - 1 year limited

About the Toshiba Satellite L505-S5995:

This is the least expensive laptop that is able of handling some video games. Considering the price, don't expect the best looking or the most powerful laptop with tons of accessories, but instead expect an honest laptop with the bare necessities.

The video card limits you to older games and some less demanding recent games, but with lowered details.More information on the Radeon 4570. This laptop is best suited for you if you are very limited on cash and only intend on playing older games or occasionally more recent games that are less demanding.


Pros:

• Least expensive gaming laptop
• E-SATA port

Cons:

• Weak Video Card, limiting you to pretty much only older games or a few recent games that are not too demanding, but with details at the minimum.
• Low storage capacity (250GB)
• Only 3GB of RAM
• Lan limited to 100 Mbps
• Only 3 USB ports and no HDMI output

Best Gaming Laptop for $650

ASUS K61IC-X2

Specifications:

• Brand and Model: ASUS K61IC-X2
• Screen Size/Resolution: 16″, 1366 x 768 WideScreen
• Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 220M 1GB DDR2
• Processor: Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4300 (2.10GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache)
• Memory (RAM): 4GB DDR2
• Hard Drive: 320GB 5400rpm
• Optical Drive: DVD/CD Burner - SuperMulti
• Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n, 10/100/1000Mbps LAN
• Ports: 4 USB ports, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 5 in 1 Card Reader, 1.3MP Webcam
• Battery: 6 cell Lithium Ion
• Dimensions and Weight: 14.8″ x 10.24″ x 1.3-1.4″, 5.7lbs
• Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
• Warranty: 1 year ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty - Drops, Fire, Spill, Surge
• Parts and Labor - 2 years limited

About the ASUS K61IC-X2: A nice step-up in looks, power and ports. While it is more powerful than the $550 Toshiba laptop, it still limits you to older games or recent games that are not too demanding with lowered details.


Pros:

• Good Price for the features offered
• 4 USB ports and HDMI output for your monitor or large HDTV
• Rather light for a Gaming Laptop
• ASUS Warranty
• Unique Cooling System that keeps the laptop cooler and more silent. In simple terms, it uses two fans instead of one.

Cons:

• Video Card is not powerful enough for modern games.
• Slow 5400rpm Hard Drive

Best Gaming Laptop for $750

HP Pavilion dv6-1362nr

Specifications:

• Brand and Model: HP Pavilion dv6-1362nr
• Screen Size/Resolution: 15.6″, 1366 x 768 WideScreenLED Baclight
• Video Card: ATI Radeon 4650 1GB
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 (2.20GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB L2)
• Memory (RAM): 4GB DDR3
• Hard Drive: 320GB 7200rpm
• Optical Drive: LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW
• Connectivity: 802.11b/g, 10/100/1000 LAN
• Ports: 4 USB, 1 E-SATA, VGA and HDMI, ExpressCard/54 slot, IR Remote
• Battery: 6 cell Lithium Ion
• Dimensions and Weight: 14.90″ x 10.15″ x 1.33″ - 1.61″, 6.34lbs
• Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Warranty: Parts and Labor - 1 year limited

About the HP Pavilion dv6-1362nr:

Finally, we have a laptop with a better video card, capable of handling most DirectX 9 games (like Call of Duty 4, F.E.A.R., or Unreal Tournament 3) should be playable in low to medium detail. Demanding DX10 games from 2008 like Crysis run only in low details fluently.

The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 includes the Avivo HD called video technology including an onboard soundchip for 7.1 sound output over HDMI. The Avivo HD technology handles all video tasks and enables the GPU to decode HD videos.

Pros:

• Decent Gaming Performance thanks to the Radeon HD 4650
• Nice Looking
• Faster Hard Drive, at 7200rpm.
• Remote Control for MultiMedia
• 4 USB and HDMI output for your monitor or large HDTV
• 7200rpm Hard Drive

• Cons:
  
  No 802.11n wireless
  

Best Gaming Laptop for $800

ASUS X83VP-X1

Specifications:

• Brand and Model: ASUS X83VP-X1
• Screen Size/Resolution: 14.1″, 1280 x 800 WXGA
• Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 4650 1GB DDR3
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 (2.20GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
• Memory (RAM): 4GB DDR2
• Hard Drive: 320GB 7200rpm
• Optical Drive: DVD/CD Burner - SuperMulti
• Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n, 10/100/1000 LAN
• Ports:5 USB, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 eSATA, 8-in-1 card reader, 1.3MP webcam
• Battery: 6 cell Lithium Ion
• Dimensions and Weight: 14.52″ x 10.52″ x 1.42″, 5.5lbs
• Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Warranty: 1 year ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty - Drops, Fire, Spill, Surge
  
  Parts and Labor - 2 years limited

About the ASUS X83VP-X1: While this ASUS laptop has the same processor and video card as the previous HP Pavilion dv6-1362nr model, it's more portable due to its smaller size and lower weight.

Like the HP Pavilion dv6-1362nr, it is capable of handling most DirectX 9 games (like Call of Duty 4, F.E.A.R., or Unreal Tournament 3) should be playable in low to medium detail. Demanding DX10 games from 2008 like Crysis run only in low details fluently.The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 includes the Avivo HD called video technology including an onboard soundchip for 7.1 sound output over HDMI. The Avivo HD technology handles all video tasks and enables the GPU to decode HD videos.

Also, it's lower resolution of 1280 x 800 actually gives this laptop the edge for video games performance compared to the HP Pavilion dv6-1362nr. Why? The lower resolution means that the video card doesn't have to work as hard, which in the end means you'll have higher framerates.


Pros:

• Decent Gaming Performance thanks to the Radeon HD 4650
• Lower Resolution brings higher framerates
• 5 USB Ports and HDMI output for your monitor or large HDTV
• 7200rpm Hard Drive
• Light for a Gaming Laptop

Cons:

• DDR2 RAM, draws more power, more expensive to upgrade

Best Gaming Laptop for $970

ASUS X83VP-A1

Specifications:

• Brand and Model: ASUS X83VP-A1
• Screen Size/Resolution: 14.1″, 1280 x 800 WXGA
• Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 4650 1GB DDR3
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB L2 Cache)
• Memory (RAM): 4GB DDR2
• Hard Drive: 500GB 5400rpm
• Optical Drive: DVD/CD Burner - SuperMulti
• Battery: 6 cell Lithium Ion
• Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n, 10/100/1000 LAN
• Ports: 5 USB, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 eSATA, 8-in-1 card reader, 1.3MP webcam
• Dimensions and Weight: 14.52″ x 10.52″ x 1.42″, 5.5lbs
• Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Warranty: 1 year ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty - Drops, Fire, Spill, Surge
  
  Parts and Labor - 2 years limited

About the ASUS X83VP-A1: In looks, it is identical to the ASUS X83VP-X1. However, inside it contains a much more powerful CPU and is equipped with a larger 500GB Hard Drive, although it is slower at 5400rpm.

In video games, the more powerful processor will help gain a few extra frames per second. However, that doesn't justify spending $170 more, just for that. This laptop is meant for you and worth the extra $170 if, on top of video games, you do some audio/video/3D editing or multi-task a lot.

Pros:

• Equipped with the more powerful Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 CPU, at 2.53GHz, 1066MHz FSB and 3MB of L2 cache.
• Decent Gaming Performance thanks to the Radeon HD 4650
• Lower Resolution brings higher framerates
• 5 USB Ports and HDMI output for your monitor or large HDTV
• Light for a Gaming Laptop

Cons:

• Slow 5400rpm Hard Drive
• DDR2 RAM, draws more power, more expensive to upgrade

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