tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:17:57 +0000Information Weekhttp://ournetbook.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)Blogger22125blogspot/oSLmhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-3830342215952546879Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:10:00 +00002009-10-16T01:14:49.130-07:00 MSI Wind U210-006US Review Price: $429.99 We used to know that common netbook's performance is below the notebooks. But the latest generation of MSI Wind-series notebook is different. MSI claims that it performs like a notebook, with the price of a netbook! Let's see the specifications. MSI Wind U210-006US built around AMD Athlon Neo MV-40. It's 64 bit processor and running at 1.6GHz. Ahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/XQYBjDDdkWc/netbook-from-msi-with-almost-notebook.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/XQYBjDDdkWc" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/10/netbook-from-msi-with-almost-notebook.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-8240154279491591623Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:27:00 +00002009-08-26T09:30:21.658-07:00CNET editors' review CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good Detailed editors' rating Design : 8.0 Features : 8.0 Performance :http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/zWDQRLIyUxY/sony-vaio-w111xx-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/zWDQRLIyUxY" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/08/sony-vaio-w111xx-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-7466625890018255726Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:59:00 +00002009-08-05T04:14:55.406-07:00ReviewReviewed by: Catharine SmithReview Date: August 2009Computer Shopper - Tired of paying for features you don’t need? Gateway has a notebook for you. At $499, the 6.8-pound NV5214u is priced like a netbook but functions like a mainstream laptop. Its sleek design, 15.6-inch wide-screen LCD, and 1,366x768 native resolution give the impression of a high-end notebook. But when you’re paying half http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/x5nesZpCCq0/gateway-nv5214u-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/x5nesZpCCq0" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/08/gateway-nv5214u-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-4155283565558838142Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:19:00 +00002009-07-11T19:29:14.086-07:00ComputerShopper Reviewed by: John R. DelaneyReview Date: July 2009Nearly all of today’s powerful gaming notebooks have at least one thing in common: They are typically bulky, desktop replacement–size systems that can weigh upwards of 11 pounds. The iBuypower M865TU ($2,049 list), on the other hand, is different. It delivers gaming-class power in a 15-inch chassis that won’t break your back. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/g93go234UOg/ibuypower-m865tu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/g93go234UOg" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/07/ibuypower-m865tu.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-2591643313737651019Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:10:00 +00002009-06-13T19:12:47.313-07:00Acer's Recession-Busting Netbook By late last year, the Acer Aspire One had beaten out ASUS's combined offerings to become the topselling netbook—or so market research firm DisplaySearch concluded. The One reached this pinnacle because of its low price—despite a smaller-thanaverage (8.9-inch) screen and a pair of awkwardly placed mouse buttons. This Aspire One is the longoverdue update, and as http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/fonXgE31t44/acer-aspire-one-10-inch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/fonXgE31t44" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/06/acer-aspire-one-10-inch.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-6723910092618366029Mon, 11 May 2009 00:43:00 +00002009-05-10T17:45:35.771-07:00A well-built netbook from Lenovo that deserves a better battery While it seems every notebook manufacturer has a netbook or two in their portfolio, a notable absentee has been Lenovo, something that was rectified late last year when the long-awaited Ideapad Sloe appeared. a well-designed nctbook that cries out for a bigger battery. One look at its design and you can toll who made it — Lenovo http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/Qop2QZxbGLw/lenovo-ideapad-s10e.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/Qop2QZxbGLw" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/05/lenovo-ideapad-s10e.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-7282727228660496895Mon, 11 May 2009 00:39:00 +00002009-05-10T17:42:04.955-07:00A lightweight laptop with a five-hour battery life Toshiba's latest addition to its popular Portége notebook range is the A600 ultraportable that comes in two models, the 120 and our review sample. the 122. 'I he only difference :s the size of the hard disk: 160GB and 25CG6 respectively. The silver finish of the A600 is only relieved by the matt black screen frame, chromed mouse buttons and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/5doNcb-eIv4/toshiba-portege-a600.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/5doNcb-eIv4" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/05/toshiba-portege-a600.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-1096171490408451083Mon, 04 May 2009 16:27:00 +00002009-05-28T06:29:41.481-07:00Information WeekMore memory, more powerful processors, and larger displays aren't the half of it. Some features manufacturers are adding to netbooks may really surprise you. By Bill O'BrienInformationWeekMay 4, 2009 04:00 AM Netbooks are hot. Anyone who tells you they're not hasn't been watching the industry very closely. There are two core reasons behind the sizzle: 1)Netbooks are a new genre and we all like http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/UUNxbVCNKS4/7-netbooks-that-will-surprise-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/UUNxbVCNKS4" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/05/7-netbooks-that-will-surprise-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-4607913316188062143Sat, 02 May 2009 13:54:00 +00002009-05-28T06:29:18.693-07:00by Cisco ChengHP is in a perennial fight to be king of the laptop hill, both globally and in the United States. A recent Gartner report showed HP's market share topping Acer's by 2 percent, making it the worldwide leader in laptop sales for the fourth quarter of 2008. Much of that success is driven by its retail partners, which sell HP-branded laptops by the dozen. The HP Pavilion dv6t (1030us) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/rhNIGrrGtCQ/hp-pavilion-dv6t-1030us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/rhNIGrrGtCQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/05/hp-pavilion-dv6t-1030us.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-9208419700014934702Fri, 01 May 2009 07:31:00 +00002009-05-28T06:29:01.810-07:00ProsReasonably priced; one-touch backup button; sturdy design; thin profile ConsWeak graphics performance; narrow viewing angles; limited I/O ports Editors' TakeThis Aspire is an attractive 13-inch thin-and-light with an equally eye-catching price. It has a bright LED-backlit display, a full-size keyboard, and convenient backup, but its integrated graphics will disappoint the 3D crowd. Acer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/UgqP8FbA5l4/acer-aspire-3935-6504.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/UgqP8FbA5l4" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/05/acer-aspire-3935-6504.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-8250782117962038091Fri, 01 May 2009 07:27:00 +00002009-05-28T06:28:38.077-07:00ProsLow price; decent productivity performance; HP ProtectTools security extras; LED-backlit display ConsSluggish 3D-graphics performance; no multimedia control keys; narrow viewing angle for DVD video; no fingerprint reader Editors' TakeThe all-new HP ProBook 4510s delivers some surprising features and decent performance for small-business buyers on a budget. HP ProBook 4510sPrice (at time of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/P1uzs_1OtB4/hp-probook-4510s_01.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/P1uzs_1OtB4" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/05/hp-probook-4510s_01.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-7137255970107586569Fri, 01 May 2009 07:20:00 +00002009-05-28T06:28:25.166-07:00ProsExcellent graphics performance for the price; ExpressGate preboot application; lots of extra features; reasonable price ConsLimited screen resolution; speakers lack bass; lackluster design; no USB ports on right side Editors' TakeWhile the F50SV-A2 lacks some of the sex appeal of other entertainment notebooks, it offers a nice balance of features and performance for the price. Asus F50Sv-A2http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/jvUnx5gG48g/asus-f50sv-a2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/jvUnx5gG48g" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/05/asus-f50sv-a2.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-2079206161221724395Fri, 01 May 2009 07:14:00 +00002009-05-28T06:28:00.069-07:00by Cisco ChengWith the enterprise EliteBooks and the small-business Compaqs commanding HP's business laptop line, you'd think two brands would be enough to hold down the fort. HP, however, is out to prove that its new ProBooks will be a worthy third segment to what already seems like a crowded family. The HP ProBook 4510s ($700 direct) is one of three desktop replacements in this new line, which http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/sunJGxl2Xg0/hp-probook-4510s.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/sunJGxl2Xg0" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/05/hp-probook-4510s.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-183305001017073115Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:04:00 +00002009-03-28T02:07:39.768-07:00Giant-screen performer begs for a Blu-ray driveWHEN WE REVIEWED Acer's Aspire 8920G notebook in May 2008, we loved its elegant design, innovative six-speaker audio system, and dazzling 18.4 inch display. With the Aspire 8930G ($1,699), you get all that, plus a processor upgrade, for almost $1,000 less. You don't get a Blu-ray drive, however.As with the 8920G, the 8930G sports Acer's sleek http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/h7lHGM3qxOM/giant-screen-performer-begs-for-blu-ray.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/h7lHGM3qxOM" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/03/giant-screen-performer-begs-for-blu-ray.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-2635787890857259424Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:03:00 +00002009-05-28T06:26:25.355-07:00An understated notebook with some glaring flayZT'S AFFINITY N4004I DOESN'T LOOK half bad on paper. It tests well enough (with the exception of graphics performance), has decent components, and has enough of the basics lot most users, It even has a 10-key numeric pad. Unfortunately, the N4004i suffers from a seriously cramped keyboard and a lackluster design.Notebooks don't get much more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/C30C75VfkUM/zt-affinity-n4004i.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/C30C75VfkUM" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/03/zt-affinity-n4004i.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-4183476930380403097Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:46:00 +00002009-05-28T06:25:55.644-07:00Media master packs good sound, great value THE $949 LENOVO IDEAPAD Y530'S 15.4-inch (1,280x800) glossy screen, textured Light Weave lid, excellent speakers, and HDMI port all make for an excellent multimedia experience. Weighing 6.6 pounds and measuring 1.4x14.2x10.3 inches (HWD), the Y530 is light enough for most commuters. It sports a textured material on the lid that sets it apart from http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/U2xGx3SuBR0/lenovo-ideapad-y530.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/U2xGx3SuBR0" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/03/lenovo-ideapad-y530.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-2910135763607760836Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:40:00 +00002009-05-28T06:25:30.491-07:00A thin-and-light that's lean on speed, valueUNTIL NOW, THE ONLY WAY to get a Samsung-branded notebook was to live (or special-order from) outside North America. Now, anyone shopping for a thin-and-light business model can add Samsung's Q310 to the list of options. Nicely equipped and easy on the eyes, the system should please mobile users looking for style, features, and portability. That said, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/npCEekPqXGM/samsung-q310-34p.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/npCEekPqXGM" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/03/samsung-q310-34p.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-5119153503302835727Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:11:00 +00002009-05-28T06:25:19.791-07:00CrossFireX laptop deals superior graphics performanceWITH ITS $1,999 PRICE TAG, Alienware's M17 can hardly be considered a budget notebook. But it is reasonably priced compared with the company's higher-end offerings, so you can get capable gaming performance without breaking the bank. Along with the slimmed-down price tag, the M17 also offers some firsts for Alienware's notebook line: ATI's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/h3OELDnLCD4/alienware-m17.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/h3OELDnLCD4" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/03/alienware-m17.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-2350955285010489468Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:48:00 +00002009-05-28T06:25:12.806-07:00No other ultraportable line captures the essence of thinking outside the box like Sony's. Sony was the first to introduce an ultrapot table weighing less than 4 pounds with an optical drive and discrete graphics.The company's latest ultraportable, the VAIO VGN-Z590, breaks new ground once again. The dual SSDs,a Iglu-ray drive, and switchable graphics are featurescommonly found on an 8-pound mediahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/4oQAHBIpuFs/sonys-winning-ultraportable.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/4oQAHBIpuFs" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/03/sonys-winning-ultraportable.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-8909976822029457065Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:22:00 +00002009-05-28T06:24:25.698-07:00HP's Gorgeous NetbookHP was one of the first companies to sign on to the netbook revolution, wasting little time in launching the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC in answer to the original ASUS Eee PC 4G. HP's new netbook, the Mini 1000, seems modeled on HP's Pavilion line, with a polished design and an Intel Atom platform. This means it more closely resembles other netbooks but avoids some of the quirks of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/WkNVbBi90OU/hp-mini-1000.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/WkNVbBi90OU" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/03/hp-mini-1000.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-7465988084896149448Sun, 08 Mar 2009 10:19:00 +00002009-05-28T06:24:19.382-07:00A stylish laptop for home or businessHand on the heels of the most stylish netbook on the planet, the 5101, Asus brings us the N80Vc, a very stylish 14.1in notebook aimed at the business user, although it would look equally at home used in the living room.Describing the N50c's colour is a bit of a challenge: in some lighting the lid is black, at other times it's more of a dark chocolate brown, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/gBVdJ4twvCs/asus-n80vc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/gBVdJ4twvCs" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/03/asus-n80vc.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341874731788081745.post-3763153460735192089Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:52:00 +00002009-05-28T06:23:55.785-07:00A well-built laptop for businessThe old adage of 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' certainly applies to Lenovo's Thinkpad styling. There have been some subtle changes to the design over the years, but you can recognise the familiar black slab across a crowded room. While the matt black lid might have been replaced by a trendy glossy fingerprint-attracting one, the Thinkpads are still the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~3/fu_JZWKP-mc/lenovo-thinkpad-sl400.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KwaxKwax)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/oSLm/~4/fu_JZWKP-mc" height="1" width="1"/>http://ournetbook.blogspot.com/2009/03/lenovo-thinkpad-sl400.html