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Dell's Vostro line is aimed at business users but takes the same standard look as the consumer Inspiron line. However, there are differences, with the build quality being ramped up and, if you’re willing to pay for it, extra services. The Dell Vostro 1700 is a 17-inch machine and being a business machine, the first thing you’ll notice about this notebook is the build quality.
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The Asus U6S is a solid notebook that sports a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and has a 12.1" LED backlit screen that saves on battery life. The glossy brown lid has blue accent flakes in the paint, which we like to call "flavor crystals" that really catch the eye. It performed quite well on the benchmarking tests as well, so let's take a closer look to see how well it stacks against the competition.
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Geared toward gamers, the Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi4 packs in enough power to play today’s latest 3D titles and has some pretty smokin’ hardware under its hood, including Intel’s latest Core 2 Duo T8100 Penryn processor and Nvidia SLI Dual GeForce graphics.While we appreciate the originality of the red Flare Carmine coloring on the lid, it looks like it would fit in best in a wood-paneled room just below a few deer-head trophies.
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Researchers at Intel have developed laptop-based security software that adjusts to the way an individual uses the Internet, providing a more dynamic and personalized approach to detecting malicious activity. The software is aimed at corporations that pass out laptops and mobile devices to employees, since IT departments usually install the same one-size-fits-all security software on all their hardware.
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The Area-51 m15x is the newest high-performance gaming notebook from Alienware. It packs components typically found only in the largest of desktop replacements into a slim 15.4-inch form factor and still manages to be a practical machine on the road. Let's take a closer look.
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Dell finally broke into the Tablet PC market with the release of the Latitude XT. There was a lot of hype and speculation around this release and we finally got our hands on a review unit. Now, we have the chance to see what the fuss is all about. The XT has a solid design and runs on a 1.2GHz ULV Core 2 Duo processor. It also has the new N-trig touchscreen technology, which is quite impressive. The pen and capacitive touch technology are both very accurate and responsive.
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At first glance, the $399 Everex CloudBook CE1200V looks like it could go toe-to-toe with the similarly sized (and priced) Asus Eee PC. However, a closer look reveals several shortcomings, including a poorly placed touchpad, inconsistent wireless performance, and woefully long boot times. Everex promises this system will get better with upcoming software updates, but for now we’d pass.
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Fujitsu-Siemens Lifebook S6410 is an attractive Windows Vista-powered ultra-portable laptop. Equipped with latest Intel Centrino Duo processor technology, the silver-and-black machine would make a good choice for frequent travellers. Whereas the company’s E8410 is a desktop replacement laptop with more raw power, the Lifebook S6410 is better suited to road warriors due to its compact size (314x234x23-32mm) and minimal weight (1.7kg).
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An update to the solid Y5, the Panasonic Toughbook Y7 is the world’s lightest notebook with a 14.1-inch display and optical drive. It features Panasonic’s trademarked rough-and-tumble design, lengthy battery life, and optional built-in mobile broadband. At $2,649, this configuration is definitely not for mobile workers on a tight budget, and we’d prefer a widescreen, but the Toughbook Y7 is a good competitor to the Lenovo ThinkPad X300 and is worth every penny for road warriors who want a notebook that will last.
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Fujitsu Siemens’ laptops are synonymous with business. Gone is the multimedia razzmatazz, replaced instead with a solid set of features geared towards empowering business users with a solid and reliable platform to get the job done both in the office and on the road. The Lifebook E-Series is aimed at the performance orientated office user looking for a mobile platform that’s as powerful as their desktop machine.
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If you need a 13.3-inch thin-and-light based on an AMD platform, the Fujitsu LifeBook S2210 is a good choice. In fact, it’s your only choice, according to Fujitsu. Add in a modular bay and an old-school but popular screen, and the S2210 fills a unique niche. We just wish the performance and design were a bit more thrilling.The S2210’s bland, black, chunky exterior screams, “Look at the other guy.”
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We heralded the Dell XPS M1330 as one of the best 13.3-inch notebooks when it debuted, and when we see the trade-offs and exorbitant prices that newer entries demand, the M1330 looks even better. The M1330’s distinctive wedge shape looks sharp, as did our test unit’s blue-and-silver color scheme (black, white, or crimson are also available). Flip the lid and you’ll find a full-size keyboard that’s second—just barely—to the ThinkPad X300 in comfort and feel.
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No one does elegant-chic notebooks quite like Sony, and the VAIO SZ Series is no exception. This sleek 13.3-inch platform starts at a reasonable $1,499, though our premium model, the VGN-SZ791N/X, costs $1,000 more. For that you get better-than-average performance and a host of unique features, all wrapped in a lightweight carbon-fiber casing that looks as good as it protects.
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Awe-inspiring performance and portability don’t usually go hand in hand, but the Alienware Area-51 m15x artfully combines these two ingredients while allowing gamers to customize the look of its latest notebook with six distinct lighting zones.In fact, the unbeatable one-two punch of Intel’s Core 2 Extreme X9000 processor and Nvidia GeForce 8800M GTX graphics allow this 15.4-inch screamer to outperform many heftier rigs.
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Whether you think it's the epitome of style or just plain silly, it's hard to feel undecided about the Asus F8P's appearance. Using gratuitous amounts of leather on the lid and palm rest, the notebook makes a visual statement - though what kind of statement it makes is up for debate.
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Both the MacBook Air and the Lenovo ThinkPad X300 push the envelope of the newest generation of ultraportables. And where the MacBook Air is more revolutionary, delivering an amazingly thin design but requiring users to adjust how they work, the ThinkPad is more evolutionary, delivering all the features users have come to expect in a scaled-down but still familiar package. You’ll pay a premium for the X300 but if a no-compromise notebook is what you need and shaving every ounce and millimeter counts, you won’t be disappointed.
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The Everex CloudBook marks the latest entry to the expanding world of UMPC-type subnotebooks at affordable prices. With a 7-inch display, 1.2GHz processor, and 30GB hard drive, the CloudBook certainly doesn't make a very good desktop replacement computer, but it does look like one impressive little road warrior. What did we think of the CloudBook after one day in our office? The answers may surprise you.
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The name ThinkPad has been synonymous with business for years and remains one of the single most popular notebook brands for corporate road warriors. But what about average consumers? This is where Lenovo's all new IdeaPad line of notebooks comes to the rescue. The 15-inch IdeaPad Y510 offers innovative design, solid technical specs and impressive built-in speakers that make other laptops look like cheap toys.
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Fujitsu recently refreshed the "P series" line of tablets, with the P1620 Tablet PC. The P1620 is basically a refreshed P1610. The P1610 was released back in 2006 and has a 1.2GHz Core Solo processor. Well big brother, the P1620, sports a 1.2GHz ULV Core 2 Duo processor and bigger hard drive options.
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Samsung has introduced some great notebook designs of late and the X22 continues this trend with a semi-lightweight machine intended for power users on the move. Other models we've seen from Samsung have ad a glossy finish but this latest machine has a matt-black finish, which we felt was far more durable. The 2.2kg chassis is compact and feels robust to the touch. It's made from plastic so will certainly stand up to the rigours of life on the road.
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Featuring a stylish Cosmic Black Pearl design, very good performance, ample storage, and a stunning 1080p display, the Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 was one of the most versatile desktop replacements in 2007. With the G45-AV690, Toshiba makes an already excellent notebook better by including Intel’s new 45-nanometer Penryn platform, which offers even better performance and battery life. We wish you could pick up this powerhouse without the now virtually obsolete HD-DVD rewritable drive, but the G45-AV690 is still one of the best multimedia notebooks around.
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The Fujitsu LifeBook A6120 is a 15.4" widescreen multimedia notebook that was recently released in North America. The A6120 offers an Intel Core 2 Duo Penryn processor and some nice features, but doesn't break the bank in terms of price. If you're looking for a well-built desktop replacement productivity and multimedia machine at home that's still light enough to carry around a bit, the A6120 deserves your attention.
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Toshiba has been making notebooks for over 20 years and in that time has specialised on corporate machines but increasingly in the last few years it has released a number of machines for the home user too. The Toshiba Satellite U300-13V fits in the middle of this notion, as the 2.1kg chassis is aimed at those who need to work while on the move but the inclusion of Windows Vista Home Premium means it lacks connectivity and security features found in Vista Business.
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The Asus Eee PC changed the budget laptops landscape dramatically when it hit the market at the end of last year. Here was a well put together machine that combined good looks, light weight and an ultraportable form factor and managed to bring it in at an incredibly low price of £240. It's hardly surprising that it's selling like hot cakes, but while the Eee is perfect for email, web browsing and simple document creation, it won't be for everyone.
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Fujitsu has officially joined the Penryn party with multiple LifeBook models now available with Intel's newest generation of Core 2 Duo processors. We took a closer look at the LifeBook E8410 to show you exactly how much a new processor can improve overall system performance.At first glance the E8410's exterior looks rather plain with black matte plastic with some glossy highlights in the front edge.
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A few months back we had the opportunity to test one of the first machines produced by the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Association, the OLPC XO. But OLPC isn’t the only project intent on bringing ultra-low-cost, rugged computers to children in the developing world. Intel has been working on a unit, dubbed the Classmate PC, for its World Ahead Program. As with the XO, compared to even a $399 Sam’s Club special, the Classmate is wanting. But given its low price and the fact that it’s either this or nothing for a Classmate’s intended users--the machine has a lot going for it.
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Although primarily known for its no-frills, low-cost notebooks, Acer’s crown jewel Ferrari line of portables has always turned heads. The Ferrari 1100 is the first 12-inch Ferrari to include a built-in optical drive. While we love the speedy performance and sporty, sophisticated design, we wish it had a little more endurance.
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Recently, we rounded-up a trio of high-end gaming notebooks and found that, with the right hardware, you don't have to make a lot of compromises from a desktop gaming setup. Performance and prices varied, but once you start to pack a pair of hard drives and a pair of graphics cards into a 17-inch notebook, you're looking at $3500 or more. Not to be outdone, Dell has updated their XPS line with the M1730, now available with two of the fastest mobile graphics chips you can get and the fastest mobile CPU on the market.
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Regular readers may have noticed that a few months ago we quietly added a Design category for our scoring of notebooks. It was a fairly minor and subtle change at the time but even in such a short amount of time it has become a lot more important, with plenty of new models highlighting the importance of design, both in terms style, usability and portability.
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We’re not surprised that Acer has the second-largest market share for notebooks worldwide: The company has a knack for churning out low-priced laptops that perform just as well--and sometimes better than--their pricier competitors. That said, we wanted to love the sub-$1,000 Acer Aspire 7520, the company’s latest 17-inch desktop replacement. However, the system’s sluggish performance and polarizing design take the shimmer off the low price tag.
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The Sony VAIO VGN-FZ21M is a great example of a notebook aimed at those who want to do more than just write documents and answer emails when on the move, as Sony has designed it to be a multimedia machine. Weighing in at 2.6kg, it is not the lightest of notebooks but it has a fair degree of portability. The build quality and design are impressive as the case feels strong to the touch without it adding too much to the weight.
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Toshiba recently released the Portege M700 Tablet PC, which was all the rage at CES. The M700 takes the place of its predecessor the M400, although it has many similarities to the R400. The M700 has a 12.1" LED backlight display and is powered by a 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo processor. This sleek business tablet is sure to have heads turning. Take a look at our complete review to see how the M700 performs and stacks up against the competition.
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The Sager NP5793 is a sleek 17-inch gaming machine designed for extreme performance. It can be configured with the most powerful and bleeding-edge components available on the notebook market, including the Nvidia GeForce 8800M-GTX and Intel Core 2 Extreme processor.Before we start the review, I would like to give a special thanks to Donald Stratton at PowerNotebooks.com, who arranged for this unit to be sent to us.
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Intel's launch of its first batch of mobile Penryn processors (five in all) at CES 2008 earlier this month was somewhat muted by all the craziness at the show. Perhaps Intel purposely launched them in this setting to downplay the fact that this was just another Centrino launch—limited strictly to processors, however advanced they might be. At least when the Penryn's predecessor, the Merom, launched, it came with an entirely new environment: a graphics subsystem, a faster front-side bus (FSB), a new memory controller, and a new wireless chipset in what was called the Santa Rosa platform.
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As laptop computers become more prevalent in the workplace, Absolute Software's CEO John Livingston says that IT professionals face the new security challenge of protecting hardware and company information that is increasingly mobile. In this environment, the loss of even a single laptop can result in a business-jeopardizing data breach. In 2008, one of every two computers in the world will be a laptop.
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The Toshiba Qosmio G45 is a full entertainment system packed into one slightly over-sized 17” widescreen notebook. It combines a 1080P high-resolution display, HD-DVD Player, surround sound system, ATI Cable-Card HDTV Tuner, and gaming machine into one device that can be carried to different locations inside your backpack.
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ASUS has announced three new notebooks for the budget-minded just in time for the Chinese New Year. Of the three, the lower-priced A8H231Sr-SL is powered by a Intel Pentium Dual Core T2310 processor while the other two, A8H57Sr-SL and A8H725Sr-SL, run on Core2Duo processors, although the rest of the specs remain uniform among the trio running an unspecified Linux operating system.
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The MacBook Air is driving me insane. I want it like no other hardware. It's thin, yea, ok, we know this. And many power users have been bitching for more: 3G, bigger storage, more USB ports, and an internal drive. If you feel that way, this computer isn't for you. I'll go ahead and call it the most simple, focused, and beautiful laptop ever. And the MacBook Air's shortcomings matter no more than the discomfort that fashionistas endure while wearing high heels, or car fanatics do when they have to fill up their tanks twice a week in their 5MPG sports cars.
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As many readers will recall, ever since 2007 rumors have been surfacing that Dell was working on a Tablet PC. Then comes December the rumor turns real with Dell announcing and confirming their entry into the tablet market with the Latitude XT. On top of that, their decision to integrate N-Trig's duel-sense touch screen also brings a lot of speculation into the community. Obviously, expectation is high since Dell does holds a very strong position in the corporate laptop market. Their philosophy (especially on the corporate-focused Latitude line) of platform-consistency and the way Dell handled hardware transition had won them great support from many I.T. managers over the years.
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Toshiba’s Satellite Pro A200-EZ2204X is a basic business notebook that offers a decent amount of horsepower at an affordable price ($999). Users will appreciate the fact that Toshiba stripped out much (but not all) of the typical bloatware installed on many of today’s systems, but we were disappointed by the lack of security features and would have liked more battery life.
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