tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230410522026-04-02T17:08:24.006-07:00Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-21195960349078144812008-06-06T07:06:00.000-07:002008-06-07T07:13:59.001-07:00

New 16in and 18.4in screens with better colour reproduction and Blu-rayPros: Fast; Blu-ray enabled; excellent screen with superb colour reproductionCons: High keyboard lip; battery life; average speaker soundBottomline: An excellent screen and a huge feature listManufacturer: CometWe’ve been impatiently waiting for Acer’s new Gemstone ‘Blue’ laptop since the original Gemstone won numerous awards

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-68392103014691916482008-06-05T23:31:00.000-07:002008-06-06T00:09:32.853-07:00

Intel Core 2 Duo (2.1GHz) processor; 1GB RAM; 120GB Hard Disk; 13 inch widescreen display Apple's notebooks become more affordablePros: Powerful; good value; media software includedCons: No office software bundledBottomline: A powerful computer at a very impressive priceManufacturer: AppleApple’s recently refreshed Macbook range offers three computers, all of which have 13in widescreen

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-66772576838355498932008-05-23T00:11:00.000-07:002008-06-05T23:27:11.086-07:00

A small notebook with big featuresPros: Small and light; good screen; Excellent trackpadCons: Keyboard is cramped; Only one USB port; No DVD driveBottomline: A small and light alternative to a standard notebook, which can be carried around without any inconvenienceVista compatibility: NoManufacturer: AsusBuy it online at:MacMallClubMacBuy.com (USA and Canada)OnSalePC MallNewegg.comThe new Eee PC

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-88315294806337695652008-05-02T03:58:00.000-07:002008-05-03T04:14:36.394-07:00

The PC alternative to the Macbook AirPros: Good battery life; fully featured but lightweight; good security features; excellent keyboardCons: Expensive; heavier than Macbook Air; small trackpad; little available hard disk spaceBottomline: One of the best portable workhorses around with an excellent keyboard and compact chassisManufacturer: LenovoAccording to Lenovo’s “hot air” advertising

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-89538893311243455892008-05-01T20:16:00.000-07:002008-06-05T23:36:01.029-07:00

A beefy chassis and equally impressive performance, but the price is hard to stomachPros: Fast gaming performance; top CPU performance; robust chassis; bright and detailed displayCons: Poor battery life; high power consumption; expensive; poor USB placement; 4GB Ram more appropriate for high-end notebooksBottomline: The fastest gaming laptop we’ve tested, with classy chassis, but with a price tag

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-56026774594979208612008-04-29T04:53:00.000-07:002008-05-02T04:59:21.094-07:00

Pros: Slim; Good shortcut buttons; Responsive trackpadCons: Very reflective screen; Poor colour quality; Cramped keyboardBottomline: The EX700 is a good-looking notebook with impressive features for people who want an all-round multimedia computerManufacturer: MSIAlthough many technology products get smaller by the year, some notebook computers defy this slimming process by getting bigger, in

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-11596463716380042182008-04-03T04:02:00.000-07:002008-04-05T04:04:50.223-07:00

Mobile thin client promises data protectionBottomline: Laptop-format thin client keeps data off the hard drive and safely in the datacentre.Price: £333Manufacturer: ThinspaceThe TST750 from Thinspace is a laptop-style thin client designed to let workers access business applications while on the move, without the risk of compromising any sensitive information if the unit should be lost or

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-76656650095296740592008-04-02T01:43:00.000-07:002008-04-07T01:48:48.483-07:00

Pros: Interesting design, good looks; powerful computing power; large hard diskCons: No conventional monitor output; dodgy mouse trackpadBottomline: It's fast and it's light, and comes in at a decent priceManufacturer: Fujitsu SiemensOne of the recent trends in notebook computers has been for manufacturers to distinguish their products not just through the specifications but through the design as

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-66211685294990259792008-03-28T01:37:00.000-07:002008-03-31T01:57:13.417-07:00

A fully encrypted hard disk so thieves can't get at your filesPros: Excellent security; great battery life; good core system performanceCons: High keyboard rim; poor LCD brightness; no webcam; integrated graphicsBottomline: The hard disk is great, but the notebook has a bland construction and is physically flawed in areasManufacturer: NECThis is the first notebook to use Seagate's new 120GB FDE (

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-39345623722387749152008-02-06T05:55:00.000-08:002008-02-08T06:06:10.489-08:00

Pros: Thin and extremely light; deceptively shock-proofCons: Shock-resistance adds heavy price premium; no SSD optionBottomline: This thin, light notebook is ideal for anyone frequently on the move and will take a knock or twoPrice: 1,679One doesn’t expect a so-called rugged notebook to look as good as the Toughbook CF-Y7.The name conjures up an image of a bulky computer weighing several

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-83855059696141112972008-02-04T09:18:00.000-08:002008-02-04T09:23:09.271-08:00

Pros: Decent all-round specification. Good connections and media supportCons: Screen performance and HD playback could be better. Lack of customisable keys on keyboardBottomline: Despite the A200’s average screen performance it’s a decent all-rounder and is well suited to digital music and video fans.Price: £856 - £1,020Design of the Toshiba Satellite Pro A200HD-1U4 LaptopWeighing in at under

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-7147127425906899062008-01-30T21:17:00.002-08:002008-01-30T21:35:02.079-08:00

Pros: Cool Ferrari styling will appeal to some; solid build quality will appeal to all; large hard drive and 4GB of RAM help justify high price; strong Photoshop performance; fingerprint reader; comfortable keyboard and trackpad; slot-loading DVD burner and Webcam; plenty of ports and connections.Cons: Mediocre multitasking performance; disappointing battery life; weak speakers.Bottomline: The

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-58067998283322265142008-01-30T10:25:00.000-08:002008-01-30T10:56:54.773-08:00

Core 2 Duo T9300 processor 2.5GHz; 2GB RAMHewlett-Packard hasn't bothered to change the name of its 20-inch laptop with this new update, but a handful of new features and options make it worth a fresh look. Pushing the physical boundaries of the laptop form, the massive HP Pavilion HDX is still clearly more at home resting on a desk than sitting in your lap. Weighing an amazing 7.2kg and boasting

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-45450667978418979642008-01-29T19:16:00.000-08:002008-01-30T21:26:46.670-08:00

Pros: Dual-mode active pen and touch screen make tablet use easier and more accurate than last year's model; includes credit-card remote control; excellent battery life; handy controls built into lid.Cons: Slightly bigger and heavier than a 12-inch laptop should be; limited configuration options; battery is large and makes for slightly awkward setup; missing a FireWire jack.Bottomline: HP's

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-83349405634957159072008-01-28T22:06:00.000-08:002008-01-28T22:17:26.443-08:00

Pros: Sturdy design; adequate performance; comes with Vista; excellent battery lifeCons: Expensive when compared to the Eee PC; keyboard too small for extended typingOverall: It’s well-designed, but the fact is most people would be far better off opting for the much cheaper Asus Eee PC (£220)Price: £799Manufacturer: BTProspective miniature laptop buyers have been spoilt for choice recently with

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-38649970243370158852008-01-28T05:29:00.000-08:002008-01-28T05:50:49.296-08:00

Core 2 Duo processor 1.6GHz, 2GB, 13.3-inch TFTApple's new laptop, the MacBook Air, may not be the true ultraportable that many had hoped for, but it still easily breaks new ground for small laptops. Mimicking the 13-inch silhouette of the current MacBook line, it's only 19.4mm thick at its thickest part, and Apple calls it the "world's thinnest notebook". Some nitpickers say an obscure

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Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz, Mac OS X 10.5 LeopardPros: Upgraded CPU for the same price; same great design; Leopard operating system.Cons: Still no Express card or SD card slots; only more expensive models are available in black.Bottomline: Apple has been content to issue minor periodic hardware updates to the 13-inch MacBook, but the modest performance gains and new Leopard OS keep it in our top tier of

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-20614441155765264692008-01-24T22:04:00.000-08:002008-01-24T22:19:34.815-08:00

Core 2 Duo T7500 Processor 2.2GHz, 1GB RAMDespite being in the market for ages, tablet PCs have never really taken off for the consumer market. Due to its high premium, most of these devices end up in education or corporate settings for those who require screen-based input and don't mind paying for it. The latest laptop from Toshiba, the Portege M700, is one such device.Despite its rather high

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-39979833594479704882008-01-22T21:31:00.000-08:002008-01-24T21:59:01.560-08:00

Core 2 Duo T7700 Processor 2.4GHz, 1GB RAMThere's a definitive business laptop style. Black, tiny speakers that are nothing better than functional, integrated graphics, some legacy components and, lately, a fingerprint reader and low-resolution Webcam are the stereotypical design for a corporate notebook. Fujitsu, and many others, have this formula down pat.Design of the Fujitsu LifeBook S6510

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Core 2 Duo T7700 Processor 2.4GHz, 2GB RAMThe desktop replacement category at the high end is heating up faster than a stuffed chicken in a nuclear reactor, and now Fujitsu is entering the fray with the Lifebook N6460. Amongst all the monster "laptops" from HP, Dell and Toshiba, there's been a heavy focus on multimedia and power, and to a degree, the Fujitsu does well here--the speakers and price

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-78426808839895826912007-12-18T06:30:00.000-08:002007-12-26T06:33:04.680-08:00

Core 2 Duo T7300 Processor 2.0GHz, 512MB RAMHewlett-Packard divided its business laptops into three groups earlier this year. This 8710p laptop is from the Performance range. Prices for different configurations of the 8710p average around S$3,000 (US$1,973.68).Design of the HP Compaq 8710p LaptopWeighing a hefty 3.4kg, you are unlikely to want to carry the 8710p very far, if at all. If you do,

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AMD Turion 64 X2 processor 1.8GHz, 1GB RAMThe HP Pavilion TX1000 interestingly has written on the chassis that it is an "HP Pavilion Entertainment PC". There are a number of things that fly in the face of this (poor screen, old and weak video card, no digital video-out), but presumably can get away with it because HP bundles in Altec Lansing speakers, a remote and includes its own Media Center

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Pentium Dual-Core T2130 Processor 1.86GHz, 1GB RAMGiven the number of budget laptops on the market today we're a bit confounded by the Fujitsu LifeBook V1010. Its low price is certainly attractive, and its light weight and mostly solid design look great--in a vacuum.But the V1010's minimal feature set and previous-generation components don't hold up all that well when compared to similarly priced

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-51252722412739736022007-12-10T03:47:00.000-08:002007-12-26T04:00:28.013-08:00

VIA C7-M processor 1.2GHz; 1GB RAMAt the recently concluded SITEX show, Packard Bell sprang a surprise by launching its first UMPC. Dubbed the Packard Bell XS20, it found itself in direct competition with the cheap ASUS Eee PC as the latter also made its maiden appearance at the show. Despite the fact that both are 7-inch clamshell laptops, digging a little deeper showed that both machines

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-79209898510505330732007-12-06T03:27:00.000-08:002007-12-25T03:33:42.746-08:00

Intel A100 processor 600MHz; 512MB RAMThe Kohjinsha SH6 is an update from the SA1 model, which made news being one of the first UMPC to go for under S$1,000 (US$657.89). Unlike its predecessor, which used an AMD Geode processor, the SH6 is based on the latest Intel Mobile chip which is found in other UMPCs like the Fujitsu LifeBook U1010. Besides the updated processor, the Kohjinsha SH6 has other

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