World of Laptops

IBM Notebook Battery Tips

Laptop Adviser — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:23:22 +0000

IBM has been making computers longer than any other company in the world so they know a thing or two about how to get the most performance out of the computer you buy and the laptop you use. IBM also knows how to make sure that their customers only purchase the correct replacement parts and accessories and that goes for their laptop batteries as much as anything else. There are a lot of options to buying your laptop battery directly from IBM but in some cases you may be better off going with an IBM branded battery than any other kind.

IBM Battery

Ever since there have been computers in the home or business there have been IBM computers and no company in the world has more experience in the computer industry than IBM. They were one of the first companies to sell portable computers and one of the first companies to put personal computers in the homes of people all over the world. Remember the commercials with the Charlie Chaplin character that would have mishaps with his computer? Those were IBM commercials and they were some of the first personal computer commercials ever produced. So when it comes to knowing how to get the most out of a computer IBM certainly knows their business and when the laptop computer started to become popular IBM was right there with a very popular line of reliable and efficient laptop computers that have evolved over time and always allowed IBM to stay on the forefront of laptop computer technology. When you have been in the computer business as long as IBM has you not only learn how to make a good computer and satisfy the customer’s needs, you also learn how to protect your business model by making sure that customers can’t cut corners when it comes to upgrading their computers or when it comes to accessories and replacement parts.

IBM laptops are some of the most popular laptops in the world and like any other line of laptops IBM has a full line of accessories and replacement parts to go along with their laptops and depending on your situation you may want to pay attention to where you get your replacement parts from. If you have an IBM laptop that is still under warranty then you need to be sure that you purchase your IBM laptop replacement battery from an authorized IBM dealer and make sure it is an IBM branded battery. Anything else will void the warranty. Also be certain that an IBM authorized dealer checks out your laptop before you install the battery to be sure that there is nothing wrong with it. IBM is one of the biggest computer companies in the world and they did not get that way by allowing just anyone to work on their computers.

IBM Laptop Battery

IBM usually has quite a wide variety of laptop batteries for each of their laptops and you may find that IBM laptop batteries tend to be less expensive than other laptop manufacturers. You can still get a third party replacement battery for your IBM laptop but when the standard for laptop batteries is referred to as IBM compatible batteries then it just indicates that you are probably better off trusting the name that people have been trusting for their computer needs for over 50 years now and that name is IBM.

Dell Precision M6400 Covet Review

Laptop Adviser — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:20:41 +0000

The Dell Precision M6400 Covet has a lot of people talking, wondering just what this mobile workstation, as it is referred to, delivers to the user. Just the color alone, of the orange casing, has people wondering what is underneath. With so many laptops, notebooks and computers to choose from, let’s take a close look at the Dell Precision M6400 Covet to see exactly what this offers to you. We will look at the specifications, the features and functions, the ease of use, operating systems and much more to find out if this is the mobile workstation for you and your needs.

Dell Precision M6400 Covet

To find out if the Dell Precision M6400 Covet is the machine for you, let’s first take a look at the specifications of this machine. This portable work station was designed to handle a lot and to give you incredible power. There is an optional Intel Core 2 Due Quad Core Extreme edition processor. The Dell Precision M6400 Covet gives you up to 16GB memory and also a 1GB dedicated professional graphic card. The operating system on this machine is Windows Vista Business SP1 with media. You will have media bay devices, an 8XDVD plus RW slot load with Roxia and Cyberlink Power DVD. The hard drive on the M6400 is 7200RPM with free fall sensor.

This packed machine comes with a built in webcam and microphone and wireless LAN. The graphics are NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700M, 1GB and this all runs on a 9 cell battery. You will have a standard three year warranty. Now let’s look at the details of what this machine can do.

The Dell Precision M6400 Covet is the newest work station that you can take on the go. Opting for the Quad core processor gives you unbelievable power. If you upgrade to the 16GB of RAM your storage is an impressive 1TB.

The M6400 has a seventeen inch display, LCD, four memory card, a DVD burner and you can opt to have an SSD hard drive. Regarding connectivity, you are loaded up with ultra wide band, GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth, who could ask for more, one may wonder. The Dell Precision M6400 Covet also has four USB port and an eSATA connection.

All of this is put into a very advance design. The M6400 Covet is designed from the ground up to be a mobile workstation with all the needs and expectations of our demanding consumers. Its sleek, energetic orange anodized aluminum chassis and edge-to-edge 17″ screen with 100% Adobe color scope makes a bold statement. It appears that a lot of thought was put into both power and design, right down to the dedicated number pad and the nicely backlit keyboard.

Dell Precision M6400 Covet Box

You can also easily create a great docking station. The new Dell E-Port Plus Port replicator, with DisplayPorttechnology, let you have connection of two peripheral monitors. The E-Port Plus supports dual Dell Ultrasharp thirty inch 3008WFP displays at native 2560×1600 resolutions by means of DisplayPort.

While the price of the Dell Precision M6400 Covet is higher than a standard laptop, one needs to remember what you are getting. This is an extremely powerful portable computer that won’t let you down in just about every regard. Sporty, sleek, strong and loaded up with just about everything, the Dell Precision M6400 Covet is not a laptop to be dismissed.

Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Review

Laptop Adviser — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:49:32 +0000

Dell does not always include a picture of its Dell Mini 9 Notebook in its latest TV ads. It does not have to. In one ad, the TV audience sees a Dell employee searching for the company’s latest chip. That employee is down on his hands and knees, and he appears to be using a magnifying glass. Finally he retrieves the lost chip; he picks it up, using a pair of forceps. A TV viewer can appreciate the fact that the new Dell chip takes up little space. It would fit comfortably in an ultra thin laptop computer, a computer such as the Dell Mini 9 model.

Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Red

Computer users who have had to cut their expenses can feel relieved that changes in technology are keeping pace with the demands for consumer bargains. Before 2008, the term “budget notebook” referred to a rather bulky laptop computer. There was a more portable notebook, but few consumers could claim the ability to pay for such an expensive item.

Now, however, an on the go computer user can easily foresee the day when he or she might have saved up enough money for a Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Notebook. No one can dispute the fact that the price of this laptop reflects its undersized nature. No one can say that this extra small notebook appears to be a tad bulky. It weighs a mere 2.28 lbs, and, when closed, it is only 1.07 inches thick.

Still, the keyboard on that Mini 9 Notebook should not be pointed to as the reason for the great demand for that new technology product. Granted, that keyboard is a full 89% as large as a standard keyboard. By all accounts, however, that keyboard has not caused consumers to place their names on any store list, a list of those who want to buy a Inspiron Mini 9 Notebook.

At the same time, one would be hard put to find any consumer who had sought out one of the thin Dell Notebooks simply because it offered advanced wireless options and an optional external optical drive. One would have to look high and low in order to find any consumer who had ordered a Mini 9 Notebook due to the fact that it came with the latest GMA 950 integrated graphics.

Consumers are demanding the Mini 9 Notebook because it has been priced so reasonably. Whether that Notebook has Linux software or Windows XP, it still does not set the consumer back more than $400.00. That feature has caused another reviewer to suggest a new term, one that seems to match with the features on Dell’s newest laptop computer.

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

That reviewer got a chance to examine a pre-production model of the Mini 9 Notebook. That reviewer completed some in depth testing on that same laptop. Following an examination of that pre production model, that reviewer was ready to abandon use of the term “netbook.” That reviewer encouraged his readers to view the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Notebook as their “new best friend.”

Anyone who still hesitates to try this strangely thin and light laptop should think back to the time when he or she was still going to school. Think back to a time when a new kid walked into the classroom. That new kid might have seemed strange at first, but then he or she might also be the person who eventually became your new best friend.

Alienware Area-51 M9750 Gaming Machine

Laptop Adviser — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:10:37 +0000

Alienware which is famous for its unusual looks and unique features and every model of this company is one of a kind. If you have come across other laptops or manufacturing companies that build laptops, they like to play safe rather than experimenting. For instance DELL, Hewlett Packard and other famous laptops will be found in the same old color combinations with features that are more or less the same with few details changed. Alienware has done it again when they launched Alienware Area-51 M9750 which is one the Area-51 series. It is pretty different from the other Area-51 series but the features and functions are still not compromised.

Alienware Area 51 M9750 Gaming Laptop

Alienware being one of the famous laptop manufacturing companies has always brought something new to the table. It has been their motive to do something different and surprising to take the spotlight and they always win. When laptops were first brought to the market they were considered to be best for simple tasks like using MS office or basic documents but Alienware changed this concept and brought us the laptops that are not only for gaming purposes but are the best ones in the whole market. Alienware who is popular for unique exterior and powerful exterior launched their new laptop the Alienware Area-51 M9750 which is another fine machine from them. This machine consists of an Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 / 1.66 GHz processor with an Intel Centrino Duo platform technology. It has a minimum of 1 GB to a maximum of 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM and a minimum of 80 GB Hard Drive that can be upgraded till 300 GB. It consists of a graphic card NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX and the entire machine is worth £2,095.32.

Alienware Area-51 M9750 can be considered as a gaming machine which has twin video cards for 3D performance, a surround system sound output, DVI, excellent screen resolution and quality with a matte finish on the entire laptop to avoid fingerprints and fading of color. But on the other hand Alienware Area-51 M9750 works best with Windows XP instead of Windows Vista although it a Core 2 Duo machine which is disappointing.

Alienware Area 51 M9750 Notebook

The machine with built in configuration is cheaper but shoots up if upgraded and it also has poor battery life which is one of the drawbacks of owning this laptop. Apart from all these flaws Area-51 M9750 machine is ideal for games, 3D animations and graphics. Other than this the machine has all the other regular features and functions including a Bluetooth, wireless LAN, stereo speakers with built in subwoofers and so on. The keyboard and overall layout of the notebook is elegant, classy and cool without being too much. At the top of the keyboard are the shortcuts for web browser, email etc with a proportionate touchpad.

Alienware Area 51 M9750 Photo

Alienware laptops may cost you a lot but they are definitely worth it. Being one of the laptop manufacturing companies who target on launching and building gaming machines have now found out their strengths and weaknesses. Overcoming their weaknesses in each addition to their product Alienware is now globally famous for speedy and pimped laptops ever built and Alienware Area-51 M9750 is one of them. It is available in the color black which makes it look slimmer even having a 17 inch screen display. The entire machine in general is ok but the small details in this notebook makes you impressed and eager to get your hands on them.

Full technical specifications: http://www.alienware.com/

Dell XPS M2010 More Than a Laptop

Laptop Adviser — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:20:58 +0000

In the first place with XPS M2010, Dell has forgotten completely why laptops were invented, but that’s the best thing with Dell XPS M2010. Dell has packed an remarkable multimedia experience into a outline factor that’s far more handy and self-contained than any other desktop PC’s and considerably less compromise than that of other notebooks. But to talk on the cost of the Dell XPS it is more unfortunate. This is because its base price is of $3500, and thus making the expensive piece that can be compared with the semester fee for a state college. So it could be stated that this Dell XPS, is for those who feel money is not a deal.

Dell XPS M2010 Laptop

So what is more specialized with this Dell XPS M2010? It could be called the best portable pc rather than calling it just a laptop. It could be kept at a place in between the all in one desktop PC and a proper best laptop. The display of the Dell XPS M2010 is much bigger than any other notebook, as it is folded out with a 20 inches display with a detachable Bluetooth keyboard.

The other features that make this notebook look different from other laptop are that it accommodates a premium set of components and most of the other features of a modern media center PC. Say to with a striking sound system with a pop up slot loading DVD player. Dell XPS M2010 does also comprise of an integrated video camera and a microphone for a better video conferencing that makes you bundle up with your family and friends. This is sure to suit in a stylish home or on a multimedia intensive sales call.

To talk on its look, it gives a cool, sleek, mind blowing design that is with a high quality, adjustable 20 inches LCD. The speakers of this notebook do offer a crispy clear and rich audio. The keyboard of this laptop is with the Bluetooth operation. This has a media center remote and works well with the couch or during a presentation. With its top of the line components it is able to give out a high overall performance and a competent gaming process. One disadvantage with this notebook is that it becomes too heavy to be carried out easily, with its 18.3 lbs.

Dell XPS M2010 Photo

The other specification of the Dell XPS M2010 is that it has the processor of Intel Core 2 Duo that runs with a speed of 2.00 GHz and there is a 2 GB DDR II SDRAM. But one this is certain with its subtly marbled, charcoal gray soft-touch paint does give a decent impression of leather and thus make others to have glimpse of look on your hand with this XPS M2010.

It gives business class luggage than a notebook, as when it slides opened the 2 latches and lid lifted the black interior chrome highlights and the blue lights glowing gives the XPS M2010 a sleek and high a higher end stereo component. Even though, the most of the parts of the XPS M2010 are movable and removable we could find the notebook been built solid construction and ease of open and close.

It takes less space than that of a typical desktop computer as with the 16.75 inches deep and 19.25 inches wide, and is with thickness of 3-inches. With this the XPS M2010 is definitely larger than any other late-model.

Sleek & Beautiful Apple MacBook Pro

Laptop Adviser — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:16:08 +0000

The ratings are in and CNET came up with 10 best laptops each of them having their own quality that made them come in the top 10. While DELL, Hewlett Packard and Sony were in the spotlight Apple also won some place which has been in the laptop manufacturing business for years. Apple has been considered as the cutest and portable laptop manufacturing company without compromising the features and configuration. The title for the best laptop design was taken by Apple’s MacBook Pro which was definitely not a surprise. Although MacBook Pro is pretty much similar to the other laptops of Apple as to why compromise on the looks when you can keep it the same and pimp it up from the inside.

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch

Apple being one of the laptop companies who have kept their style different from all of the others. This is why they are known and trustable companies who have many customers and fans. In the top 10 best laptops that CNET narrowed down to Sony, DELL and Hewlett Packard of course took places but Apple which may be the oldest company manufacturing laptops was titled to have the best design laptop. The Apple MacBook Pro which launched recently was titled with this saying that the company although made tiny changes in the look of its laptops but why change it when they can jazz up the processor with the portable look they already has.

Apple’s MacBook Pro which I believe has been launched with two different sets of configuration starting with the best one is the Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 with a processor of 2.2 GHz, DDR2 2GB RAM and a hard drive of 120 GB. This MacBook Pro model consists of a 15.4” display screen and a NVIDIA graphic card of 8600 M GT with a 128MB VRAM GPU. This one costs almost $3000 while the other model of MacBook Pro has a 1.7 GHz processor of a Core 2 Duo which may be worth $2500 or less. The MacBook Pro is considered to be the best looking, sleek and beautiful laptop in the entire market with a wide keyboard and scrollable touchpad. This one can run Windows XP through a Boot Camp and consists of a built in webcam, DVD burner and remote control multimedia features. The MacBook Pro consists of a touchpad mouse that has the same qualities of an iPhone that can control images and documents with a touch. On the other hand the reviews believe that the MacBook Pro is a little bit more expensive than the other laptops of the same configuration and the software runs slowly on Mac OS. The laptop has 90 days of technical support which is pretty bizarre.

Apple Macbook Pro Laptops

In general, the MacBook Pro is not the perfect laptop machine but it is not the worst one either. It may have some flaws including the OS, software and functions but it is great for businessmen who have to do a lot with the audio and video editing. The company gives a discount to teachers and students for almost $1000 so that is a reason to purchase this laptop and secondly very few laptops at this time can try to win with the fantastic look of the Apple’s MacBook Pro. The purchase of this machine may not come to you as regret due to the great reviews it is getting. You can further browse its specifications, features and functions to make an inform decision for yourself.

Getac 9213 Business Rugged Laptop

Laptop Adviser — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:30:45 +0000

The Getac 9213 business rugged laptop is designed to survive all types of travel-related mishandlings. To prevent damage from accidents, the Getac 9213 passed the 75cm drop test, the laptop keyboard and button water resistant test, and the 120 kg stress test.

Getac 9213 Rugged Laptop

As a business laptop powered by the latest ultra low voltage 45nm Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor, this 1.7 kg unit is relatively light-weight and possesses outstanding laptop battery life.

Getac 9213 Laptop

When it comes to data security, the Getac 9213 provides a combined advanced solution of a Trusted Platform Module security module, a fingerprint scanner, and a shock-protected hard drive.

Getac 9213 Business Laptop

The excellent multiple communication functions are travelers’ favorite, and the Getac 9213 combines Intel a/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth 2.1 with an optional 3.75G HSUPA module.

More details: http://www.getac.com/

HP Compaq 2710P ultralight Tablet PC Overview

Laptop Adviser — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:00:51 +0000

Compaq 2710p is with a complete set of higher-end specification model. This notebook do come with the support to several operating systems namely: Genuine Windows Vista® Business, Genuine Windows® XP Tablet PC, Free DOS, Genuine Windows Vista® Business downgrade to Genuine Windows® XP Professional. The Compaq 2710p is available with, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo ULV Processor U7700 of speed 1.33 GHz, 533 MHz FSB with 2 MB of L2 cache. If you are on the search for a notebook with multiple features and good specification then, this Compaq 2710p would be the best choice. A greatest advantage of this notebook is that it has the upgradeable memory of to 4 GB maximum (2 GB SODIMM in slots 1 and 2).

HP Compaq 2710P ultralight Tablet PC

Here are some of the detailed specification and system features of Compaq 2710p which is with mobile Intel GM 965 chipset. To start with is the processors supported by this notebook are Intel® Core™ 2 Duo ULV Processor U7700 with a speed of 1.33 GHz and 533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo ULV Processor U7600 with a speed of 1.2 GHz, 533 MHz FSB and Intel® Core™ 2 Duo ULV Processor U7500 that has a speed of 1.06 GHz and 533 MHz. The Compaq 2710p supports various operating systems to be listed as Genuine Windows Vista® Business, Genuine Windows® XP Tablet PC, Free DOS and even do not leave the Genuine Windows Vista® Business downgrade to Genuine Windows® XP Professional.

The memory capacity of Compaq 2710p is of course mind blowing to be noted on. It has 1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM. These operate at a maximum of 533 MHz with 667 MHz memory. It has 2 SODIMM memory slots and one great advantage of this notebook is that it has an upgradeable 4 GB maximum memory support with 2 GB SODIMM slots 1 and 2. Next the storage capacity of Compaq 2710p could be considered as the best with its 80 GB 4200 rpm SMART PATA, 100 GB 4200 rpm SMART PATA, 64 GB Solid State Drive hard drive.

The display unit of the Compaq 2710p is very smart with a display size of 12.1-inch diagonal Illumi-Lite, WXGA and UWVA with anti-glare with Digitizer. The graphics support of Compaq 2710p is with a good option to have games on it. It has a Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100; this with up to 384 MB shared system memory of Microsoft DirectX 9 capability. This notebook does have some other hardware accessories that make it apt for the entertainment. As, this comes with a 2 Mega pixel integrated camera with 1600×1200 max resolution (but only on selected models.)

So next on the list comes the audio, lots and ports specification of Compaq 2710p. it is with 2 USB ports 2.0 one1394a, one battery connector, one microphone in, one headphone/line-out and one docking connector. At the rear side of the Compaq 2710p are the following one RJ-45, RJ-11, external VGA monitor, AC power. It has a High Definition Audio support of w/24-bit DAC. One Integrated mono speaker, with integrated microphone. It also have a Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute. There is a Stereo headphone/line out and Stereo microphone in.

The battery of the Compaq 2710p is with 6 Cells made of high capacity Lithium-Ion. This is attached with a finger print sensor that helps in highest security to your notebook.

Full technical specifications: hp.com

Verbatim SSD ExpressCard – up to five times faster than USB based ExpressCards

Laptop Adviser — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:11:18 +0000

Verbatim announced its new solid-state drive, the ExpressCard SSD Tuesday.

Verbatim SSD ExpressCard

The drive can work with OS X-equipped Macs as well as XP- and Vista-equipped PCs; it ships with NTI Shadow IV for continuous backup.

“We’re excited about the launch of our new ExpressCard SSD because it offers all the advantages of a traditional SSD in a plug-and-play, integrated form factor,”

said Mark Rogers, Verbatim Product Manager.

“Since it’s a plug-and-play device, there’s no hardware installation. It fits completely inside your laptop’s ExpressCard slot so you can easily take it with you for automated backup of your critical data, without the need to carry around or keep up with external devices. If you want to synch up your data and travel with just your ExpressCard SSD, you can leave the laptop behind. It’s the best way to add storage capacity to your laptop without changing its footprint with external devices, or going inside the case to install hardware.”

The new card is a solid-state drive that provides ExpressCard slot-equipped XP/Vista PCs and OS X-equipped Macs® with plug-in storage that is up to five times faster than USB based ExpressCards.

64Gb Verbatim SSD ExpressCard

Pricing: US$100 for the 16GB SSD card, $150 for the 32GB SSD card, and $300 for the 64GB SSD card

A overall feature specification of Lenovo ThinkPad T61

Laptop Adviser — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:39:08 +0000

The Lenovo ThinkPad T61 uses the new Intel Centrino Duo platform (Santa Rosa) and offers a number of design updates. The Processor of T61 is the Intel T7300 Core 2 Duo with 2.0GHz, 800MHz FSB, 4MB Cache and the screen is of 14.1” widescreen with Intel GMA X3100 graphics. The Thinkpad T61 has the Windows Vista Business operating system. The ThinkPad T61 is built with the WXGA 1440 x 900 LG screen display. This ThinkPad T61 is a premium product with a durable build, which is geared towards business users or simply those willing to pay a bit higher on which won’t fall apart after 1-year of use.

IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad T61

The body of the T61 is made of a rugged plastic, which help in non flex. The magnesium roll cage is kept inside the stiff and thick plastic casing in both the lid and main chassis. The keyboard of the Lenovo T61 remains excellent with a single difference of better spaced side areas; this is because of the body of the ThinkPad T61 is wide. The keyboard is made of spill proof and has two drain holes that carry away the liquid from sensitive components and out through the bottom of the notebook.

The T61’s 14.1” widescreen lacks in brightness. The vertical viewing angles on the T61 are poor and whereas the horizontal viewing angles are far better. Another noticeable feature present in the ThinkPad T61 screen is that, it’s off center within the frame there’s a greater bezel area to the left than the right. There is a 100 GB Hard drive with 7200 RPM speed and this hard drive is protected within the magnesium roll cage and shock mounted. So with this option built even if your T61 is dropped the included Active Protection System software will work with the on board accelerometer to detect a fall situation and end hard drive activity to prevent data loss.

A rigid and thick metal hinges that attach the screen make certain that the screen does not wobble. The double screen latch system locks are provided that helps to securely make sure the screen stays down when being carried around. The port layout of the T61 has a standard FireWire port and optional media-card reader port. The media-card reader is optional, but it replaces the ExpressCard slot, and also a Smart Card slot in place of the ExpressCard can also be placed.

Lenovo Thinkpad T61

Having a look on the left side of the T61, are the main heat vent and fan, monitor out port, modem and Ethernet LAN port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, ExpressCard and PC card slot. To the right side of the T61 one USB 2.0 port, with an ultra-slim multi-bay drive, which is swappable and can be detached and restored with an extra hard drive or battery. When looking to the back side of the T61, one can have a notice of the 6-cell battery sticking out, and then the power jack and another heat vent. Now on the front side of the T61 is the IEEE 1394 port FireWire port with Wi-Fi on off switch, headphone jack, microphone jack, and the screen opening latch.

The ThinkPad T61 speakers are located on the sides of the keyboard, taking advantage of the extra real estate width due to the wide format. The speakers are quiet, which makes your ears to be moved close to your notebook.