The FSB remains the same at 533MHz and this is also because of the limitations incurred by the chipset, but, of course, on some boards you will be proficient to over clock, at least the FSB rates. The Central Processing Unit and its 2 cores shore up 4 threads and the splendid TDP snaps at 8W, which is absolutely an immense consequence for a dual core Central Processing Unit. This is comparatively a far healthier TDP than the largest part of Intel mobile CPUs that’s making its rounds around.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
THE NEW DUAL CORE ATOM NAMED – ATOM 330
The FSB remains the same at 533MHz and this is also because of the limitations incurred by the chipset, but, of course, on some boards you will be proficient to over clock, at least the FSB rates. The Central Processing Unit and its 2 cores shore up 4 threads and the splendid TDP snaps at 8W, which is absolutely an immense consequence for a dual core Central Processing Unit. This is comparatively a far healthier TDP than the largest part of Intel mobile CPUs that’s making its rounds around.
ASUS N50V REVIEW
ASUS N50V – Gen- next in desktop replacement
We remember when Asus notebooks looked like they were planned by 5-year-olds with broken down crayons. The G2P gaming notebook was hideous. Fortunately the firms got its act in concert and begun to whip out gorgeous notebook after stunning notebook. Its most recent stunner is the N50V -- a desktop replacement intended to handle all approach of hi-def content even though pricing and make public dates are yet to be definite. Wed gamble it will be out before the closing stages of the year.Design
Weve expressed it before, and well articulate it again -- the N50V is a nice-looking mechanism. The lid has fragile curved edges and a dark chocolate terminate that almost emerges purple in some lighting stipulations. Look intimately and youll see dozens of vertical spotted lines that are evocative of the scrolling green code from the Matrix movies.
Performance
The N50V is a Centrino 2 notebook with a concrete core design. It comes with a Core 2 Duo T9400 with a core rate of recurrence of 2.53GHz, plus 4GB of RAM, and an NVidia Geforce 9650M GT graphics accelerator card and hence its a very competent all-round machine.
The 320GB hard drive is reasonably middle-of-the-road by desktop PC norms, and even by notebook norms, Asus M70 managed to transport with a 1TB drive, but this should only have an effect on pirate’s unrelenting file-sharers. Most notable, however, is the addition of a Blu-ray drive. With this, youll be proficient to watch high-definition movies on the notebook, or on a large, exterior display.
Our mock-up of the N50V came with no operating system at all, but concluding accounts are predictable to ship with an edition of Windows Vista. The N50V has a fat, 15.4-inch exhibit, but were not influenced by it. First of all, its lustrous, so its needlessly reflective, and poorer still, its vertical viewing angle is extremely limited. We had to slope it to a 145-degree angle, as far as itll go, in order to acquire an even picture.
Overall
The N50V is a grand-looking, well-planted notebook. Its not ideal by any means, the storage space is restricted and the screen has issues, so the Asus M70 may be a superior bet. But if you desire a stylish desktop replacement with abundance of power and features, its worth a glance.
Pros
+ Grand design
+ Speedy CPU and loads of memory
Cons
- Only 3 USB ports;
- Lustrous terminate gets filthy without difficulty
Value For Money
Our Rating
Friday, August 30, 2013
INTELS LARRABEE CHIP TECHNOLOGY – GPU’S FROM INTEL
DELL LATITUDE XT2 REVIEW
With a starting price of $1,929, the Dell Latitude XT2 is unarguably one of the most expensive convertible tablet PCs on the market. It is aimed at businesses and does offer some interesting features.
System specifications of the laptop for review
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 1.4GHz (800MHz FSB, 3MB L2 Cache)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit)
Display: 12.1" Premium WXGA (1280 x 800) LED-Backlight Display with Multi-touch
Graphics: Intel X4500MHD Integrated Graphics
Memory: 3GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM (2GB + 1GB)
HDD: 120GB Toshiba 1.8" 5400RPM HDD
Weight: 3lbs 13.6oz
Build and Design
The Latitude XT2 is thin and light – you can easily carry it wherever you want to. And with its sharp lines and edges its appearance is very business-like. In terms of build quality this is the best Dell laptop ever.
Screen and Speakers
The 12.1 inch screen looks gorgeous. The 1280x800 display is much better than those normally found on tablet PCs and offers good viewing angles. There is a capacitive touch-screen with a built-in digitizer. The pen is fabulous – it gives excellent traction. The multi-touch capabilities of the tablet aren’t very impressive. The zoom features aren’t very good either.
There is a single mono speaker. The sound quality is reasonably good, but headphones are a must if you are an audiophile.
Keyboard and Touchpad
The keyboard is very good and has an easy to follow layout. The primary keys are full-sized and easy to type on. The touchpad is responsive, but it could have been a bit bigger. Dell also includes a pointing stick with XT2.
Ports and Features
Port selection is good. There are two USB ports, one eSATA/USB combo, audio in/out, FireWire, VGA, LAN, and a proprietary power socket for some Dell accessories. There is a well-built docking station which gives you access to four USB ports, serial, DVI, VGA, LAN, headphone out, and an optical drive.
Performance
Performance is OK. This machine can easily handle everyday business uses. It can also decode 720p and 1080p video without any difficulty. However, it does show some signs of slowing down when you try to install large applications or move/copy files around. The integrated graphics and the power conscious processor can’t handle 3D graphics. So this isn’t the tablet to buy if you are an avid gamer. That said, this notebook can handle almost everything else.
Battery Life
At about three and half hours, the batter life is quite average. If you are not satisfied with the 42Wh battery, you are given the option of using a 45Wh slice battery, which should give you more than double the battery life.
Pros:
Good build quality
Ultra thin
Easy to upgrade
Cons:
Slow hard drive
Average battery life
Is costly
Thursday, August 29, 2013
GETAC UPGRADES ITS V100 SERIES OF NOTEBOOKS
The upgrades are as follows:
Processor has been upgraded from 1.2 GHz Intel Merom to 1.4 GHz Intel Penryn
Front side bus has been increased from 533 MHz to 800 MHz.
The 2MB L2 cache has been upgraded to 3MB.
Memory has been increased from 2 GB to 4 GB.
ExpressCard slot is now offered in the standard configuration.
Wireless networking capabilities now include draft 802.11n.
Minimum HDD has been raised to 160GB and maximum HDD has been raised to 320GB.
The V100 has also received certification by UL 1604 which allows safe, spark-free use of the V100 in potentially explosive environments.
ACER ASPIRE 6930G 6723
Who wants a notebook that offers some of the best graphics ever tested for a sub $1000 machine but weighs in the 2 ton region? Ok I made the last one up but seriously you cannot ask for much more when it comes to performance from a laptop that sells for $999.
This notebook comes with a lot, Blu-Ray ROM (yes that is included in the $999 price tag), 4GB DDR2 RAM which is expandable up to 8GB. 320GB SATA HDD (5400rpm), 16 inch HD screen (just shy of the 1080). NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS graphics card (512 video RAM), Bluetooth 2.0, Vista Home Premium 64bit, 3 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI port, next generation Wi-Fi n card, and a five in one card reader.
And if you didnt get the price tag before you can get all this for $999. If youre interested ina desktop replcement that you can carry around (to a certain degree) than this laptop is for you.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
HEWLETT PACKARD’S HDX16 IS IN THE BUILDING
What people would certainly notice, especially if they’ve seen the HDX18, an older release, is the HDX16 has a smaller screen- but this slight alteration, along with a few others, has made this newer version, less expensive. Perfect for students and professionals who have small budgets but still want an HP-quality portable laptop computer.
HDX16’s specifications
For gamers out there, this HP laptop can be used to play games, and actually holds fairly decently when you want to play videos and other forms of multimedia as well. It’s not as powerful as HP desktop computers, but nonetheless, if you want the durability that the HP name has to offer, the HDX16 is definitely a good choice.
The HDX16 has been equipped with a 2.8 gigahertz Core 2 Duo processor, now a staple of all brand new lines of laptops (notebooks, netbooks and ultraportables). This makes sure that all the basic tasks of having a computer are met with a bang- word processing, media editing, media storage, multimedia entertainment, including games.
Truly, this little wonder of brawn and beauty has the HP mark of excellence on it. Like all other decent laptops, this one can handle the virtual memory intensive game Doom 3, which wreaks havoc in slower computers, the same way that Prince of Persia wreaks havoc in desktops that have less than 1 gigabyte of memory.
Performance
As just stated, this one packs a mean punch with multimedia entertainment, and can be used as an all-around laptop. However, when it comes to battery life (one of the more important features for anyone who thinks that one or two hours is not enough), we have a few snags with this HP unit.
For one, the battery of the HP HDX16 lasts only 2 hours; which makes it a losing proposition for those who expect that they can work for at least 3 hours before they have to plug in the computer again. Though this impediment can be remedied easily by getting another battery pack or working near power outlets, it’s a general let down for a laptop that promises to be an all around computer.
Yes, it seems that the HP HDX16 would be best left on to its own devices in a fixed place in the house or in the office, plugged snugly to a fixed power source.
If you don’t like weight, don’t get the HP HDX16; you will break your back trying to carry this one if you’ve been used to lighter laptops for the longest time. The HP HDX16 weighs more than 3 kilos- which translates roughly to about six pounds of weight (and add to this the weight of adaptor and wire, too).
We know what you’re thinking as well- it might be a laptop, but it’s not really that portable compare to its contemporaries. In any case, it provides efficient computing power, so if you want a heavy brick, get this one.
INTRODUCTION TO LAPTOP MODELS
Ultra-portable Laptops
As the name itself indicates ultra-portable laptops are the smallest laptops. These laptops are designed for frequent travelers and they don’t weigh very much. If you intend to buy an ultra-portable, choose a model that offers the most RAM possible. If your laptop doesn’t come with good RAM, you will have difficulty running multiple programs on it.
Thin & Light Laptops
Thin and Light laptops are ideal for infrequent travelers. They are portable but weigh slightly more than the ultraportables. Thin and Light laptops are ideal for working with documents and surfing the internet because they come with better and bigger displays.
Mid-Size Laptops
Mid-size laptops are for home users. Most mid-sized laptops are reasonably priced. They are easy to set up and use. Mid-size laptops don’t offer great battery life. So you shouldn’t consider buying one if you travel frequently.
Desktop Replacement Laptops
Desktop replacement laptops aren’t for travelers. They are very heavy and not portable. They don’t offer good battery life either. You can consider buying a desktop replacement laptop if you want to replace your older desktop with a newer laptop.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
TARGUS LAUNCHES A BLUETOOTH MOUSE
Technical Specs
• Color options are Black/Blue
• Overall exterior dimensions are 4.1" x 2.1" x 1.4"
• System configurations required as Windows 2000, XP, Vista or MAC OS X (10.4 or even higher)
• Warranty offer is Limited to just One Year Warranty
• Overall Weight 2.04 oz
• Box packing includes: Mouse, rechargeable power packs, USB power charger cable, and travel purse
Pros
• Comfy, dense shape and ambidextrous blueprint
• Decent Bluetooth connectivity
• Long durable rechargeable batteries that can be recharged through an USB
• Rubberized surface experiences is really good
• Low price
Cons
• Battery saving utility grounds lag after quite a few minutes of non use.
• Minuscule obscured "connect" switch needs to be easier to operate.
• Devoted frontward/back switches would have been easier for web browsing.
17 INCH UNIBODY MACBOOK PRO WITH NON REMOVABLE BATTERY COMING TOMORROW AT MACWORLD
But we only have a few hours to wait before well know if such rumors are true or false. So far Im guessing the part about the new 17-inch system is true. But I dont think Apple is dumb enough to release a notebook without a removable battery.
Monday, August 26, 2013
DELL HP SAYS WE ARE TOGETHER FOR THE BETTER REASONS NEW BATTERY POWER IS EXPECTED
The company also has sketches to initiate a 3,000mAh rechargeable battery in the in the vicinity of future with 20% longer usage time. Industry sources predict the demand for lithium ion rechargeable battery power packs to sprint up to 2.85 billion unit cells in the year 2008, and a predicted increase of 18 percent from the overall unit cells that’s been on use for the previous year, and the demand for secondary cells for PCs are expected for an overall rise of 22 percent. With so much of prediction and the innovations taking the upper hand, the field of longer battery hours and a successful invention of a prospective notebook battery are definitely on the cards. Only aspect is the market should be ready for the grabs.
NVIDIA’S ISSUE LESS COMPLICATED WHEN COMPARED TO SONY’S BATTERY ISSUE
Dell and HP have publicized pre-emptive software updates and unmitigated warranty programs for pretentious variants, but they and supplementary OEMs havent subjected a complete extensive GPU recalls. Dell and HP are almost certainly the most exaggerated, merely as they are advertising much more SKUs in comparison to anyone else. This should be a sign of that the mobile GPU predicament is not a prevalently epidemic. Compared to Sonys latest recall of 440,000 VAIO laptops, the NVidia concern really doesnt appear to be a noteworthy one, as it has not enforced a single vendor to summon up a single unit.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
ASUS UL30 REVIEW
The Asus UL30 is a CULV based notebook. It is thin and light, offers solid overall performance and comes at an affordable price. CULV based notebooks are known for offering better performance than netbooks; they are also cheaper than traditional ultraportables.
Specifications
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
RAM: up to 8GB
Storage: 500GB spinning at 5,400 rpm
Display: 13.3 inches
Build and Design
The machine weighs less than 1 inch in thickness and weighs 4 pounds. It is sleek and maintains a slim profile. Build quality is good; the design looks neat and elegant.
Keyboard and touchpad
The Asus UL30 has a full-size keyboard. The keys provide decent tactile feedback. You will be able to achieve your normal typing speed without much effort. The touchpad supports the two-finger scroll multitouch feature. It does not come with distinct left and right buttons, but that is unlikely to be an issue. Sensitivity is good, but buttons are a bit stiff.
Performance
The Asus UL30 has enough power inside its chassis to handle most tasks around the house. It is also good at multi-tasking. You can open more than 3 programs simultaneously. High-end gaming is still out of question.
Battery life
At around 10 hours, the battery life is pretty good for a machine of this size. Actually it lasts longer than most ultraportable notebooks in the market.
Ports and Slots
Port selection is satisfactory. There are 3 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, 5-in-1 card reader and 0.3 mp webcam. There is no optical drive.
Pros
Thin and light
Elegant design
Great battery life
Solid performance
Comfortable keyboard
Cons
Glossy display
Average graphics performance
TOSHIBA LAUNCHES TECRA M10 AND A10 NOTEBOOKS
Toshiba has launched the new Terca M10-S3411 and the A10-S3511 Notebooks. Both these models have a stylish and sleek silver chassis.
The A10-S3511 model is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4 GHz processor, 2GB of DDR2 SDRAM and a 160 GB with 7200 rpm HDD. The Terca A10 has a 15.4-inch LCD display with WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) resolution and 256 MB NVIDIA Quadro NVS 150 graphic card. It also includes Toshibas EasyGuard Technology and comes with a DVD SuperMulti dual layer burner, WiFi 802.11 a/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 and an integrated webcam.
The Toshiba Terca M10 has a 14.1-inch 1440 x 900 LCD display and packs a Intel GMA 4500MHD video card and a 160GB 5400RPM Hard Drive. Other than these features the Toshiba Terca M10 is similar to the Terca A10.
Both the Terca M10 and Terca A10 runs on Windows Vista Business 32/64-bit, SP1 and has an option to downgrade to Windows XP Professional. The Terca M10-S3411 is priced at $1199 and the Terca A10-S3511 comes for $1249.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
KOHJINSHA DZ GETS REBRANDED AS ONKYO DX
Kohjinsha made news a couple of months ago by releasing a laptop with two side-by-side displays. The Kohjinsha DZ as it is called is only available in Japan. Now another dual-screen laptop has also hit the Japanese market. The Onkyo DX appears to be a rebranded version of the Kohjinsha DZ. It is also only available in Japan.
The Onkyo DX has two 1366 x 768 pixel displays. Other specifications include a 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor, ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics, up to 4GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive. There are 3 USB ports. The connectivity options include Bluetooth 2.1, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Ethernet. The machine runs Windows 7 Home Premium.
Pricing and Availability
The Onkyo DX is now available for purchase in Japan. But at ¥84,800 or about $961 US, it is awfully expensive for a laptop of this size and capabilities.
CLEVO TN121R REVIEW
Clevo TN121R – Customized notebook from the house of AVA Direct
The Clevo TN121R is an appealing translatable tablet laptop. It came tailored from AVA Direct, with its 2.5GHz Core 2 Duo processor and 200GB hard drive. This 12.1" tablet PC is a minuscule powerhouse, grand for college students or company professionals who require a travel companion.Design
The Clevo TN121R is a rock-hard tablet. The framework experiences brawny and there is no bend in the body. The casing beneath feels a little shameful, but this isnt a massive dilemma. It weighs in around 4.7lbs. And is the ideal size for traveling. It does appear a little odd though since it doesnt encompass any branding. It is a Clevo, but it came tailored from AVA Direct so the badges are departed.
Performance
The TN121R was astonishingly quick. It booted-up in seconds and I had no crisis surfing the Web or running benchmarks. It sports a 2.5GHz Intel T9300 processor and a 200GB, 7200 rpm hard drive. The graphics arent the most excellent, but gaming is probable. Just dont be expecting to play Crysis or any other cutting-edge 3D game on this appliance. For college students or professional’s on-the-go, you will have no trouble doing work, taking notes, read-through email or even bowdlerization your high-resolution digital photos.
The TN121R has a grand keyboard and I was overwhelmed. It is enhanced than some HP and Fujitsu tablet laptop variants I have reviewed. The keyboard is rock-hard and has no warm up. The keys are trouble-free to push and give the ideal amount of feedback.
The incorporated pen utilized for the tablet touch screen crossing point is a concrete piece of synthetic that I could only employ for a few hours of work. If you sketch on taking notes or writing a lot, I advocate getting an additional pen.
The TN121R didnt find hot. In fact it hardly got warm. This tablet ran at a customary temperature even when running the benchmarks and manifold applications. The left side by the fan got a slight warm, but that is predictable. The TN121R battery life is standard. It is a diminutive tablet, but it also has a undersized battery. It has a 4-cell battery that avails an anticipated 3 hours on "Balanced" mode. That is give or take a few minutes based on how much work you are performing.
Overall
The Clevo TN121R is a rock-solid tablet with a nice touch screen display and an express processor. AVA Direct permits you modify this tablet to your liking and wants, which is an additional benefit. It is straightforward to take notes on and speedy at surfing the Web. No grievances with the processor or hard drive. Battery life could be enhanced and you positively require a spare pen for the reason that the incorporated stylus is fundamentally just a small stick of plastic.
Pros
+ Perky processor
+ Nice touch screen exhibit
+ Customizable features
+ Rock-hard design and keyboard
Cons
- Pivot not powerful enough
- Shameful pen
- Fingerprint enticement.
Value For Money
Our Rating
Friday, August 23, 2013
ASUS W90 ANNOUNCED AS THE ULTIMATE MULTIMEDIA NOTEBOOK
The Asus W90 is loaded with Intels Core 2 Duo T9600/T9400/P8600/P8400 processor and Intel X38 + ICH10R Chipset. Its 6GB of RAM along with the 3 x SO-DIMM mainboard design that has been included in a notebook for the first time gives Asus W90 the awesome power to carry out its multitasks with aplomb. The W90 also gives a massive storage capacity with its dual hard disk drives that can provide a max of one terabyte storage. You also have the choice of graphic cards that include ATI CrossFireX technology with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870 graphics, GDDR3 1024MB VRAM (W90Vp) or NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS, GDDR3 1024MB VRAM (W90Vn) or ATI CrossFireX technology with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3850 graphics, GDDR3 1024MB VRAM (W90V).
The Asus W90 has 6 Altec Lansing speakers with integrated subwoofer and a 2nd generation Dolby Home Theater to give a mindblowing audio experience. It also includes Blu-ray combo or DVD SuperMulti DL burner, Bluetooth, 18.4-inch or 17 inch widescreen LCD display, WiFi 802.11n, a 2MP auto focus webcam, 8-in-1 card reader and an eSATA connector. As if all this is not enough to bowl you over, the W90 is equipped with the Turbo Gear Function which allows you to over clock the system to increase its performance by 25%.
TOSHIBA UNVEILS ITS SATELLITE T135 NOTEBOOK
Toshiba has unveiled a new ultrathin laptop – The Satellite T135. It is equipped with a 13.3 inch HD TruBrite LED backlit display.
The notebook runs on the Windows 7 Operating system and can be configured with either an Intel Pentium SU4100 processor or an Intel Pentium SU2700 processor. Up to 8GB of RAM can be installed. The standard storage option is a 250GB hard disk drive (upgradable to 500GB) spinning at 5400 rpm. Other features include one eSATA/USB combo port and two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI port, built-in webcam, stereo speakers, microphone, 5-in-1 Memory Card Reader Slot, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 10/100 Ethernet, and Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR.
The 6-cell battery is expected to deliver 9 hours of uptime.
Pricing and availability
The Satellite T135 has a starting price of $599.99. It is expected to hit the stores on October 27.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
VIEWSONIC ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST NETBOOK WITH WINDOWS 7
Windows 7 is out and every netbook maker has released at least one model sporting the brand new OS. ViewSonic is no different. The company recently announced a Windows 7 version of its 10 inch VNB102 netbook.
The VNB102 will be released on December 18th with Windows 7 Starter. Prices start at $399. Other than the new operating system, the VNB102 doesn’t have anything to set it apart from other ViewSonic laptops. It has a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1 GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive. The 10 inch display has 1024 x 600 pixels. Other features include WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Ethernet and VGA output. The 6-cell battery is expected to give up to 6 hours of runtime.
PERIPHERAL GRAPHICS CARD LIKELY TO BE RELEASED BY FUJITSU
While on the move, users can put aside the Graphic Booster behind and benefit from extended battery life courtesy of their onboard graphics elucidation. The Graphic Booster permits users to hook up up to 3 exterior displays to their laptop: it comprises DVI-D and HDMI connectivity options. It is indistinct how this piece of equipment connects to the laptop itself and whether it will labor with other laptops besides from the Fujitsu Siemens variants or only the AMILO’s.
No pricing particulars are obtainable at this instance, and some specifications remain indistinct, but this is a hopeful piece of equipment. ASUS revealed its own peripheral graphics card elucidation, the XG Station, at CES 2007, but they have botched to make public anything of the sort that was shown of; over a year afterward nothing has debuted on the market and the company has maintained noiseless about it.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
APPLE SELLS THE MOST
TALK Z – THE NEW TECH WORD IN THE SONY LAPTOP SERIES
The laptops mass storage space tool consists of a hard disk with a diskette size between 200 GB and 320 GB. There is built-in an NVidia Geforce 9300M GS with 128 MB or 256 MB video RAM too. Additionally, the laptop offers WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, and a card reader (MS Duo, MS Pro Duo, SD cards) is also provided with the built in package as well.
Technical specification Sony Vaio Z:
· Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26 GHz), P8600 (2.4 GHz), P9500 (2.53 GHz)
· Chipset: Intel Centrino 2
· Screen: 13.3”, 1.366 x 768, 1.600 x 900
· RAM: 4 GB
· Hard Disk Drive: 200 GB / 250 GB / 320 GB
· DL DVD RW
· Connectivity: WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
· Card reader: MS Duo, MS Pro Duo, SD
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
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PORTABLE ONE SX N7350 REVIEW
The Portable One SX-N7350 is a compact notebook with a 13.3 inch display. It is built on the Clevo M735T platform.
Configuration:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 (2.53GHz, 6MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB)
Operating system: Microsoft Windows Vista Business (w/ SP2)
Display: 13.3-inch glossy LED-backlit 16:10 display (1280x800)
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Memory: 4GB DDR2 800MHz RAM
Storage: 250GB Western Digital 7200RPM HDD
Price as configured: $1,295.29
Build and Design
With a simple plastic exterior, the Portable One SX-N7350 looks neat and elegant. Build quality is very good: the SX-N7350 can easily compete with many popular business notebooks. The screen cover is very rigid and protects the display from external impacts. There are easy access panels for the hard drive and other internal components, so upgrading this notebook won’t be an issue at all.
Screen and Speakers
The LED backlit display has an aspect ratio of 16:10. Color saturation is good. The display is bright enough to become viewable in bright office settings. On the flip side, the viewing angles are average.
The audio quality is average. Headphones or external speakers are a must if you want to enjoy music or movies on this notebook.
Keyboard and Touchpad
The keyboard looks small for a 13.3 inch notebook, but it is very comfortable to type on. The touchpad is a Synaptics model. It is very responsive and easy to use. The buttons can be triggered easily; sensitivity is also very good.
Ports and Features
Port selection is limited. There are 3 USB ports, LAN, modem jacks, VGA-out, and audio. There is an ExpressCard/54 slot and a SD-card reader for expansion purposes. There is no HDMI or DisplayPort connection.
Performance
Performance is very good with a fast processor like 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 and a 7200rpm hard drive. Boot times are fast. The integrated X4500MHD can’t handle high-end gaming, but that shouldn’t be an issue as this is a performance oriented business notebook. Though there is no discrete GPU, the machine has no difficulty decoding 720p and 1080p HD video content.
Battery life
The SX-N7350 has a 4-cell battery with 35Wh capacity. At 2.5 hours, the battery life isn’t very impressive. If you need more uptime, you can buy a larger 8-cell battery.
Pros:
Good build quality
Comfortable keyboard
Snappy performance
Cons:
Pricey
Limited ports
Poor battery life
Monday, August 19, 2013
SAMSUNG N510 AVAILABLE IN THE US IN SEPTEMBER
The Samsung N510 ultraportable notebook will arrive in the US market in September. It is based on the Nvidia Ion chip. Samsung has plans to release two other models – N511 and N508 - using the same chip this year itself.
The N510 has an 11.6 inch LCD display with 1366x768 screen resolution. It is powered by an Intel Atom N280 1.66 GHz processor. Graphics and HD media content are handled by the Nvidia Ion 9400M GPU. The notebook comes with 1GB of RAM. The maximum storage capacity is 160HDD. Other useful features include an HDMI port with which you can connect the laptop to external monitors. Prices start at $599.
Samsung has not yet announced the release date of N511 and N508. They are also based on the Intel Atom processor and Nvidia Ion GPU.
THE DROBO BACKUP SYSTEM REVIEW
Basically Drobo is a USB drive enclosure that houses 4 empty bays. Each one of these bays will accept a 3.5 inch SATA 1 or SATA 2 type drive of any capacity from any vendor. Drobo can recover your data in case of disk failure.
You need no special tools to set up Drobo. All you have to do is to insert a SATA drive into one of the four drives and connect Drobo to your PC through a USB 2.0 port. Power up the PC and Drobo will start backing up your data.
Price range: $349 - $499
Pros:
Can work with all 3.5 inch SATA drives
Runs quietly
Cons:
Costly
Sunday, August 18, 2013
NETBOOKS ARE CRAMPED KEYBOARDS WITH TERRIBLE SOFTWARE AND JUNKY HARDWARE
Anyone expecting to see an Apple netbook at the WWDC in June is going to be disappointed. This news was dropped by Tim Cook, the Apple COO.
According to him, people who want to surf the web can use an iPod or iPhone, which are portable enough. He also said that today’s netbooks are compromising products.
Cook however appreciated the netbooks’ concept. He said that the company is looking for an innovative way to introduce something that can really make a contribution.
His comments have triggered a speculation that Apple might be working on a similar touch screen device. However, his comments on the present netbooks are being seen by some people as not fair enough.
Their argument is that the latest netbook models are not a compromise at all. They are much better than the past models. Their big screens are good enough to surf the web as well as watch the videos online. Also the software being used in today’s netbooks is good enough, so Cook’s complain does not appear to be fair.
There is no doubt that whatever Apple plans to bring is going to be innovative enough. But it is equally true that the present netbooks have proved to be good value for money.
EPSON ENDEAVOR NA01 MINI NETBOOK
By now you are all to familiar with the netbook story. Except for the few netbooks that dear to break the Microsoft rule of law (involving XP licensing on netbooks and other low performance PCs).
With that said there is nothing much that will turn eyes on Epsons Japan only Endeavor netbook. Under the list of specs is the usual 1024 x 600 LCD, the usual (Microsoft limited) 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD, three USB 2.0 plugs, 802.11b/g WiFi, Ethernet, mini VGA out, multi card reader and the usual Windows XP Home configuration. All this is included in a black 1.5 inch case.
And if you didnt get it before this one is only for the Japanese for a median price of 46,800 Yen or $484 USD.
Saturday, August 17, 2013
TRIGEM RELEASES NEW THIN AND LIGHT AVERATEC LAPTOP
TriGem has released a new thin and light laptop – the N3400 Averatec. In size and price, it is a cross between a netbook and a notebook.
The 13.3 inch N3400 is powered by a Pentium Dual Core T3400 CPU. It has better hardware specifications than most netbooks, but still it is’t as powerful as a standard laptop.
Specifications
Processor: Pentium Dual Core T3400
Display: 13.3 inch
HDD: 250GB
Graphics: GMA X4500HD
Memory: up to 3GB RAM
There is an external DVD burner.
At just four pounds the notebook is ultraportable and sports an attractive design. It will be retailed for $799.
ASUS TO RELEASE MOTHERBOARDS SUPPORTING USB 3 0
The new P6X58 motherboards will use 2 USB 3.0 super speed ports. They will also offer support for Intel’s Core i7 processors, six DDR3 slots, 3 PCI ExpressCard slots, and new SATA 3.0 ports which supports 6GB/sec transfer rate. The USB 3.0 standard will offer transfer rates of up to 4.8GB/second which is accomplished through extra data lines. Currently no USB 3.0 devices are available, so this port will not be usable at the moment.
Pricing and availability
No information regarding pricing or availability has been announced as yet.
Friday, August 16, 2013
GROWTH PREDICTED EVEN AT TIMES OF PLUMMETING FINANCES
"We prolong to observe a speedy changeover to transportable PCs in the order of the world, even as financial pressures rise," alleged Loren Loverde, director of IDCs international Quarterly PC Tracker, in an announcement.
"The fashion replicates the increasing significance of computing, not just in the residence or office, but as an incorporated part of our lives. Declining prices, additional design alternative and rivalry for PC manufacturers to incarcerate this market prolong to constrain a swift evolution."
IDC distinguished that desktops and x86 servers rang in on the subject of 37 million consignments in the U.S. and no-one else during 2007. That figure is projected to plummet to 35.5 million this year, while consignments of transportable are estimated to nurture from 30 million preceding year to 35.3 million in 2008.
HP ENTERS THE 15 6 SECTOR
• 15.6-inch 1366x768 resolution screen
• AMD Turion 64 X2 RM-70 processor
• 250GB 5400RPM hard drive
• 3GB DDR2 RAM
• Light Scribe DVD burner
• 802.11a/g/b/n wireless
• In-built webcam
• Windows Vista Home Premium for the operating system.
The G60-120US at the online site is presently retailing for $779.99, though with contemporary discounts it can be bought for $629.99.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
ACER ASPIRE TIMELINE 1810TZ OLYMPIC EDITION NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE ORDER
The Acer Aspire Timeline 1810TZ Olympic Edition thin and light notebook is now available for pre-order. It is essentially the same Aspire Timeline 1810TZ, but it has an Olympic logo on the lid. And while the standard Aspire 1810TZ goes for about $579.99, the Olympic edition costs about $30 more. The machine runs Windows 7 Home Premium.
The notebook is equipped with an 11.6 inch display with 1366 x 768 pixels. It is powered by a 1.3GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core SU4100 processor. Up to 3GB of RAM can be installed and up to 320GB of storage space is available. The Aspire 1810TZ Olympic Edition is now available for pre-order from Amazon. Interestingly, the standard Aspire 1810TZ is hard to find these days.
TOSHIBA L305 S5899 REVIEW
TOSHIBA L305-S5899 – A LAPTOP COMPUTER WITH NO FRILLS
These days, we’re in the center of a techno frenzy, no matter how bad the economy goes. Somehow everything we buy becomes obsolete within a couple of months, there’s always something much better and if we try to add even a single option to the list, the price manages to skyrocket and quadruple itself in an instant. I don’t know what you think, but this kind of environment makes laptops like this TOSHIBA L305-S5899 a very considerable choice for me. I know, when you look at the spec sheet, you don’t see anything special and yes, it barely runs Vista (but after all, which computer doesn’t?) but if you accept the idea of using your laptop for 1 year maximum then buy a new one, it’s better to buy one like this and keep the remaining funds enough to purchase the mediocre models of upcoming 3 years… For an untrained mind, this may look like a real waste, it may even be considered as a spoiled act, but no matter what you buy, your laptop is doomed to become “old & useless” within 12 to 15 months anyways!FIRST IMPRESSION
So, keeping this in mind, let’s start to evaluate this Toshiba… With the first glance, it’s obvious that Toshiba is not manufacturing this model as a catalogue candy. TOSHIBA L305-S5899 is probably one of the most boring looking Toshiba that you can ever find (and I’m talking about a 15 year period by the way), which is kinda good thing because it secures you that you’re paying only for the technical abilities, not a tasteless chrome look-alike cheap plastic keyboard or an incredibly annoying graphic art on the back of the screen (as you can understand, I’m not that much of a fan of HP’s new “artsy fartsy” laptop series. Seriously, which sane soul would want a laptop computer looking like it’s been made out of a dub of a 67’ Impala owned by a drug-selling gang leader in Los Angeles?). If you’re into laptop art, this is a perfect thing to go actually, an empty canvas which can hardly go worse… Besides it’s incredibly simple and boring design, the computer gives the impression of a solid construction, a real work horse.
As you can guess from the previous paragraph, there’s not much to mention about it’s technical specifications, first impression can be summarized as “perfect average”, nothing’s present to make this laptop climb from average to mediocre, or drop to poor…
PERFORMANCE
The computer comes with a 2 GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core T3200 processor with 667 MHz front side bus with 1 MB L2 Cache, which is a very outdated and humble processor to run it’s standard installed operating software – Windows Vista Home Premium Edition. With a processor like this, I guess downgrading to XP or even installing a version of Linux is much more feasible, since the clock speed is not that much and –again- it’s from the first generation of Dual Cores… I know, this may sound irrational to you, but after all, this is a pretty cheap laptop, which you’ll consider either to use as a digital typewriter or as a start up machine, so you’ll not be needing all the fancy stuff that comes with the Vista anyway (I’m aware of the oxymoron here, Vista and fancy?). Seriously the only good thing about Vista is to be able to perform undo action as many cards as you want on Freecell, and that just doesn’t worth to wait for each and every single action for hours…
The size of the RAM you get is 2GB, which is somehow the industry standard for start up laptops these days. The good news is that it’s upgradable to 4 GB’s, and since the type is very common – PC 6400 DDR2 SDRAM- it’s easy and cheap to get this upgrade. If you ask me, giving 30-40 Dollars for such upgrade somehow makes this a pretty decent machine too.
For general storage, the computer comes with a 5400Rpm 120GB SATA hard drive. Since the Vista takes around 15 GB’s alone by itself –and adding the additional vital programs you’ll have-, you’ll probably be facing 70-80GB’s of hard drive space in the end, which is pretty low, especially if you’re a guy like me who downloads almost 20GB’s a day from the net… There’re many alternate brands and models on the market today offering much more hard drive space, and to be honest with you, if the difference is only a couple of dollars and if you’re dealing with these low numbers, that difference between capacities can easily become crucial.
General graphics performance of the computer is no better than the rest of the performance. Yes, as you can guess, it comes with an on board Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M chip, which uses between 128 - 1342MB’s of memory according to demand. Again, if you’re going to use Vista (still ignoring the downgrading suggestion huh?) this will automatically mean that you’ll always be using the extra shared memory, which is quite a kill joy when it comes to watching anything decent on the screen. The 15.4” WXGA TruBrite wide screen provides a 1280x800 resolution, which is enough for web browsing and most of the applications that your general system components allow. The TFT screen also provides native support for 720p content, which means it’s DVD friendly but you can forget (of course!) about true full HD… Bottom line is that this computer is good for creative activities as long as you use MS Notepad for those!
Since we’re talking about DVD’s, for the money you pay, you’ll be getting a Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support which records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. Additionally, this also supports DVD-RAM. You may take this seriously or not but I believe this happens to be the perfect drive choice for a computer like this, since you won’t be having any space to burn your own BluRay discs and not enough graphics power to watch them either. And the double-layer support enables you for any kind of DVD, again perfect for a machine like this.
For connectivity, this computer has all the standards; a built-in Atheros wireless LAN (802.11 b/g) , a RJ-45 connector with 10/100 built in Ethernet card and finally a 56 Kbps fax/modem (does anybody fax from their laptops anymore? Seriously!). It may sound like a problem to you since the wireless doesn’t support standards like a and n but then again, a is not common anymore and once n becomes common, well, this computer will be junk…
As you can guess there are no firewire ports. On the other hand you receive 3 USB 2.0 ports and a multi format card reader which supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and MultiMediaCard formats. I don’t know about you, but these multi format readers are indispensible and it’s refreshing to see one on this laptop although it lacks many other things. Speaking of lacking, unfortunately there is no webcam and Bluetooth , which is unacceptable, think about it, there’re a very little number of things that you can do on this computer and video chatting is not one of them.
The keyboard has a nice layout and the wrist support is decent. Since there’re no sharp edges on the bottom, you won’t be facing any cramps. The track pad is located too close to the edge, which makes using it somehow hard and the buttons on the track pad are really badly placed.
Product Specs
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (SP1, 32-bit)
Processor
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor T3200
Processor Type
Pentium® dual-core processor T3200 2.0GHz 667 MHz Front Side Bus
Memory Size
2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz SDRAM
Display
15.4" widescreen WXGA with TruBrite® Technology 1280x800, Supports 720p content
Graphics Engine
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
Graphics Memory
128MB-1342MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Hard Drive Size
120GB 5400rpm
Optical Drives
DVD-SuperMulti drive (+/-R double layer) supporting up to 11 fomats
Wireless LAN
Atheros® Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
10/100 Ethernet LAN
TouchPad pointing device, 86 key US keyboard
Audio
Standard stereo speakers, Headphone jack (stereo), Microphone jack (mono)
AC Adapter
75W (19V 3.95A) Auto-sensing, 100-240V / 50-60Hz input
Battery Type
Li-Ion (4000mAh)
PC Express Slot
1-ExpressCard™ Slot
Media Port
4-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter
USB Ports
3-USB (2.0)
IN CONCLUSION
This Toshiba is a decent working machine which is perfect as a gift to your child or business work for an accountant (but then again, you’ll need an external numeric keypad on that occasion). You can watch your movies, work on your decent sized spreadsheets or word documents on this, as well as surfing from time to time. But then again, this is a very humble computer and it’s not very rational to expect more than what it’s price reminds you of or what it offers. If you ask me, I’ll go for Acer One, since it has a webcam (again, lacking a webcam is unforgivable these days, plus these are more likely to be communications devices) and a bigger hard drive capacity. It’s all up to you, this is a very busy market segment with many competitors around. Just keep in mind that if you’re planning to buy this just because it’s a Toshiba, go for a better model to get your money’s value.
Pros
+ Relatively decent price
+ It’s a Toshiba, durable and proven
+ Comfy keyboard
+ Multi format DVD writer
Cons
- Old and slow CPU
- Very low hard drive space
- No webcam
- Badly placed track pad
- Weak graphics card
- There are many alternates in this price range with better performance
- No Bluetooth
Value For Money
Our Rating
Notebookbox.com Review Team
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
NOTEBOOK – A POTENTIAL HOME THEATRE UNIT
To construct your laptop setup meaningful, and to get the finest experience probable, you require ditching the S-Video or analog audio out from your laptop. S-Video doesnt hold up high resolution substance, and analog stereo audio wont hold up multi-channel surround resonance. This guide will presume you possess HDMI or VGA out form your laptop, and a TV that supports one of those video formats. For audio the most excellent explanation is to buy an output tool with either coax or optical digital out so you can path the digital signal to your home stereo devoid of much hassle. These are reasonably low-priced, and some you can single out for fewer than $30.
HARD CASES FROM THE HOUSE OF WATERFIELD
WaterField Hard Case attributes:
• Fashionable, sleek fortification for your notebook and a few necessities.
• No-scratch padded pool liner
• Shielding foam and impact-resistant synthetic frame
• Dual-leather flap and genuine paragliding fastener
The case proffers a high-quality amount of defense from unintentional drops with about ¼" of padding all in the region of the surrounded by of the case. At the rear the padding is a semi-rigid synthetic shell which is then secluded with the ballistic nylon on the outer surface of the container It would be appealingly secure to say that this laptop case dropped from 5 feet up onto a rigid surface may leave a abrasion or 2 on the nylon fabric, but the laptop inside would be completely safe.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
ACER INTEL CULV PLATFORM LAPTOPS COMING SOON
If youve been keeping up with the news about Intels ultra low CULV platform then you shouldnt be surprised to hear that some companies are planning to use it in forthcoming notebooks.
DELL TO OFFER WINDOWS AND LINUX ON ITS NETBOOKS SIMULTANEOUSLY
Users who buy their netbook with Linux don’t have to pay the Windows Licensing fee. That should bring the base price down, right? Unfortunately it doesn’t seem so. The base price for the Inspiron Mini 10v is $299 whether you configure it with Windows or Linux.
Monday, August 12, 2013
APPLE MACBOOK PRO 17 INCH REVIEW
Macbook Pro 17-Inch Unibody
The Macbook Pro has long defined itself as the premier notebook in style features and performance. And while it has not been one of the cheapest notebooks, it still gets high praise for its keen adherence to design and performance.Design & Performance
The design of the new Unibody MacBook Pro is one more of refinement then innovation.
For starters the system is now housed in a shell made from a single sheet of aluminum (hence the name unibody). According to Apple this allows the system to be more environmental friendly (a big issue with Apple these days) as well as providing easier access to parts and components.
The screen has now been embellished with a new edge to edge glass screen which results in significant glare in highly lit rooms. Ironically Apple offers an anti-glare option for a cool $50. (yeah we know). Clearly Apple is aiming this laptop at photographers and graphics designers as it touts the high color gamet of the screen (something regular users would not be interested in).
The keyboard has also been reworked and has been given the spaced click-it keyboard that has been in the MacBook 13-inch for years. We have noticed that while they look the same, the feel is above average for the MacBook Pro and feels a lot more refined.
The touch pad has also been reworked. In all the single button has been removed and instead has been replaced with a multi-touch pad that can accept one, two and four finger gestures. The whole thing has been turned into a giant click pad which does get some getting used to but is totally worth it.
Youve probably heard about the integrated battery. This has been our major problem with the new system. Although it does perform nicely (and lasts for 1000 charges according to Apple) it still falls short for those who would be tempted to use this computer for more then six hours without charging it or an extended battery.
In terms of specs: the system can take up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM (equivalent to 16GB of DDR2), up to 500GB HDD and or 128GB SSD, NVIDIA integrated and discrete graphics as well as 3 USB ports Bluetooth 2.1 and WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n.
We just wish Apple would have given a little thought to putting a card reader into the thing and a Blu-Ray option.
Performance
Performance was a little disappointing to us. Mainly because we had tested the MacBook Pro 15-inch and was expecting a little more for $3400.
Although the system did not disappoint performance wise, it was not a great step up from the 15-inch model.
As we said before, this system is mainly intended for those who want a 15-inch system with a little more screen real estate.
The system was able to do basic tasks such as word processing and web surfing just as good as the MacBook but totally blew it away when it comes to graphic performance.
Well just note that this is not a gaming system so if youre looking to play Crysis or COD4 you should probably look else ware. But it can handle most mid range games with decent graphics.
The SSD option really boosts hard drive performance and if you have the money its something you should invest in.
Conclusion
The new 17-inch MacBook Pro is a prize winner (just not in price), and if you have the dough you will not be disappointed. However we cannot justify the premium price for such a little upgrade over the 15-inch model. But if you want the best of the best, then this is your call.
STANTUM RELEASES A TABLET PC OUT OF DELL INSPIRON MINI 10
Stantum has unveiled a 10 inch slate PC specifically built out of Dell Inspiron Mini 10. It is not known whether the company plans to mass produce the device because it is described as a ‘proof of concept’. There is, however, a page for ordering an evaluation unit. The slate PC comes with a multi-touch screen that can handle 10 touch points at the same time. The tablet accepts both finger and stylus inputs. It supports Windows 7 with no additional drivers.
The tablet measures just 1.2 inches in thickness and weighs around 2.3 pounds. The 10.1 inch display comes with either 1024 x 600 or 1024 x 576 pixels. There are 2 USB ports. Other features include Bluetooth and WiFi.
It will be interesting to see whether the tablet would do well when it hits the market. But one thing is certain: It will have to be priced aggressively.
UPCOMING NOTION INK TABLET TO HAVE PIXEL QI DISPLAY
Pixel Qi says that its 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel displays are already in production. And now the company has announced that Notion Ink is going to be first manufacturer to release a product with its transflective display. The upcoming Notion Ink tablet will run Google’s Android. It will be powered by a NVIDIA Tegra T20 chipset. The Tegra chipset will give it enough power to handle 1080p HD video while at the same time reducing overall power consumption.
The Pixel Qi display can operate in two modes: fully saturated color mode and grayscale ePaper mode. The ePaper mode will save energy and make the display readable in bright settings. And while working indoors you can change the settings to fully saturated color mode and use the device as a computer. The tablet doesn’t have a physical keyboard, but it can be used for surfing web over WiFi. It can also be used as an eBook reader. Notion Ink says that you will be able to play HD video continuously for up to 8 hours.
The tablet is feature-packed. It supports WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G wireless and GPS. It has USB, HDMI, SD card slot, headphone and mic. It also has a 3 mega pixel webcam. For storage there is a 16GB or 32GB onboard flash storage.
Notion Ink is expected to show off the device at CES. No word on pricing or availability as yet.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
NEW MOBILE GEAR TIPS
Don’t overlook the importance of having a surge protector. It will help protect your device from harmful voltage fluctuations. Surge protectors are particularly helpful in unfavorable weather conditions.
If you are not happy with the device after buying it, return it or exchange it for a better device. Don’t try to alter the way the device works. If you do, you will void the warranty.
Before you buy the device do some research to see how different models work and which one is best suited to you.
Don’t expect your mobile gears to start working as soon as you purchase them. Most of them need to be charged before you can use them.
Carefully read the user manual before you start operating the device.
If any add-on software was shipped with your mobile device, you need to install them. If your device has Wi-Fi set it up. If your device is Bluetooth-enabled, try to set up Bluetooth pairings with your laptop or other accessories. You may also want to buy additional accessories like storage cards or cables.
SAMSUNG X360 FIRST LOOK
Saturday, August 10, 2013
LENOVO IDEA PAD S10 DROPS 50 80
Say you want that 1GB RAM 160GB HHD models you can get them for $399 or $409. While not the best deal it still is savings and ever closer to that elusive $199 price tag weve been wishing for.
AT T CARRYING NETBOOKS SOON
No one thought that Asus pioneering of the netbook market would have led to the next craze in the computer industry. And in less than a year the lines between laptop and netbook are blurring at such an alarming rate that many are predicting the two merging within the next five years.
Friday, August 9, 2013
VIEWSONIC VIEBOOK – ONE MORE NETBOOK
The ViewSonic VieBook packs the ubiquitous Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, Bluetooth, 1.3 megapixel Webcam, 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11b/g WiFi and a 4-in-1 card reader. The VieBook sports a 10.2-inch display and comes preloaded with Windows XP Home. It weighs 2.6 pounds and claims a battery life of three hours.
Along with the VieBook, ViewSonic will also release a VPC100 ViePC which is an all-in-one unit with a 18.5-inch display that includes almost the same specs as the VieBook and a LinkPC that can be attached to the back of any VESA compatible monitor.
The ViewSonic products may not be known for any cutting edge or state-of-the-art technology, but they are sturdy and definitely worth their price tags. Their new VieBook is not any different and will be available in February for about $429.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
PACK YOUR NOTEBOOKS TO SUITS YOUR TRAVEL PART 1
For commerce trips I habitually pack my 15" ThinkPad T60, or my labor provided 14" Dell D630 if they make me. These laptops are probably the principal I would consider traveling with as they can be relatively profound. If you dont require the presentation of a full size laptop, get the negligible laptop you can pay for. For budget mind-full travelers, an ASUS EEE PC begins as low as $299, and for the more brand conscious people an SSD planted Sony VAIO TZ might be a better choice.
Notebook Bags and Slipcases:
Notebook knapsack or Messenger Bag: A high-quality notebook bag can be the disparity between a pleasurable trek and an excruciating adventure. Always shop all around for bags, examine reviews, and on top of all else try to stumble on and accumulate that sells the bag so you can endeavor it out. What might seem relaxed to one person might be aching to another since bodies can diverge in silhouette and size, or pain tolerances. I like to pick a big that is no bigger than the breadth of my body and has very extensive padded shoulder straps. If the backpack is no wider than me, I know that if I can fit through something my bag should as well. Broad shoulder straps come in when hauling grave loads, and being gifted to multiply out the weight in excess of a greater area to thwart high pressure spots.
Stay tuned……to read on the next updates………….
ACER LAUNCHES PACKARD BELL BUTTERFLY TOUCH
Like the 1810TZ, the Packard Bell Butterfly Touch has an 11.6 inch touch screen display with 1366x768 pixels and runs on the Windows 7 Home Premium. It reportedly has an 8 cell battery. Other specifications of both laptops are more or less the same. The Butterfly Touch is expected to be available in Europe for 599 Euros from October 22nd.