Thursday, September 3, 2009

Careful with your New MacBook


Apple recently releases its newest line of MacBook notebooks. They are all undeniably gorgeous. Packed with a new unibody, stronger and much more durable. This is by far the toughest computer built by Apple. But as it turns out, there is a major CON with the unibody chassis design. Having a dent or accidentally cracking your screen can cost you so much more, now that the chassis is built without separate parts. The New MacBook Pro has a new glass screen that is joined together with the LCD display. If you break the glass, you will need to replace the whole display assembly. The unibody is made out of a single aluminum body, if you dent it or scratch it, you’ll also have to replace the entire assembly.The keyboard has more than 52 screws. Good luck in opening it up if you accidentally spill a crumb or so. This is vey uniqe in shape and also in facilities which is this laptop is provided. So you can say that it is best n uniqe piece in laptops.

HP DV3-2055EA


The PC maker has long been a favorite of laptop users due to their full line of products that caters to many products that are for people from all walks of life. The specific model has a full keyboardwith a 13.3 inch chassis that sports the standard layout, but they tend to rattle a bit, reminiscent of tactile keyboards. They have the always present track pad and two keys that offers a very nice option and finished with a mirror-like tone it is a nifty pad to use indeed. The tiny button is still there to allow easy turn-off of the Synaptics keypad letting you turn it off when using an external mouse.Based on Intel’s dual core processor family, it did remain cool with the area where the power supply was located turning a bit toasty even after the battery of tests with the fan sending that familiar swoosh of air. The display being LED back lighted is quite constant with bright and vibrant images and it can still play HD movies with ease though the display screen is still quite small for a comfortable viewing. There have been some noted issues with the display drivers from HP which had the display appearing gaudy but some people who have reviewed it say tinkering with the driver seems to remedy the issue.On the hardware site, it is a 64-bit laptop with the 2Gz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor, that is maximized using a 64-bit OS can use the full complement of 4Gb’s of ram. With a 500Gb hard drive it is already large but a need for more storage space is answered by an ultra-fast eSATA port allows quick connection of external storage devices fast and painless. It also sports the nifty LightScribe optical drive that makes CD creation and labelling a joy. Overall, it is a very good product yet on the gamer’s side it may be a bit dismal but it is marketed as a multimedia laptop so it suits it well with a price to match.

Fujitsu M2010



The M2010 is a new netbook to hit the market from Fujitsu, which is their first Atom-based model to date. Offering good looks and good build quality it is marketed as a "Mini-Notebook" aimed at casual users who want a small platform to surf the web or check email. In this review we take a look at all aspects of the M2010, to help you find out if this netbook is right for you.
Our Fujitsu M2010 features the following specifications:
Operating System: Windows XP Home
Processor: Intel Atom N270 Processor 1.60GHz (533MHz FSB, 512K Cache)
Memory: 1GB DDR2 PC2-6400 SDRAM
Internal Storage: 160GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD
Display: 10.1-inch diagonal LED-backlit WSVGA (1024x576)
Graphics: Intel GMA 950
Wireless: Atheros 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Expansion: 4-in-1 media card slot
Ports and connectors: (3) USB 2.0 ports, VGA OUT, power connector, RJ-45/Ethernet, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, 1.3 megapixel webcam
Dimensions (H x W x D): 10.2" x 7.4" x 1.3"
Weight: 2 lbs 8.8oz (3lbs 5.2oz with adapter).
Power: 3-cell Lithium-Ion battery (10.8V, 2.4Ah, 26Wh)
Warranty: One-year international warranty

Dell Latitude E6400 XFR



The Dell Latitude E6400 XFR is a 14.1" rugged business notebook, based off the standard E6400 with a new chassis built around the same internal components to make it rugged and waterproof. The chassis offers completely dust and weatherproof access panels covering all external ports, rubber bumpers, and a built-in carrying handle for easy transport. One area that Dell stands hand and shoulders above other rugged notebook manufacturers is the inclusion of high-end components, including dedicated graphics, instead of taking a low-voltage and low-heat approach. In this review we put the Dell E6400 XFR through a battery of tests, to see how well it stands up against other fully-rugged notebooks.
Dell Latitude E6400 XFR Specifications:
Windows Vista Business (64-bit)
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz P9600 Processor (1066MHz FSB, 6MB Cache)
4GB 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM (maximum capacity 8GB)
128GB Samsung SSD
14.1" diagonal DirectVue sunlight-readable display (WXGA, matte)
256MB nVidia Quadro NVS 160M (256MB dedicated plus shared memory)
8x DVD (+/-R double layer) drive
Dell Wireless WiFi 1510 (802.11a/g/n)
Bluetooth 2.1
Dimensions: (W x D x H) 13.9" x 10.1-11.5" x 2.2"
Weight: 8lbs

Toshiba mini notebook NB200


Toshiba's first consumer-oriented netbook in the United States, the Toshiba mini NB205 promises to be one of the hottest netbooks for 2009. Like most of the low-cost companion PCs available in stores, the mini NB205 helps you stay connected with a simple laptop that easily fits in a purse or backpack. This netbook certainly offers a lot with a nearly full-sized keyboard and touchpad and all-day battery life, but is it the best $400 netbook on the market?


Specifications:
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3
10.1" WSVGA (1024 x 600) LED-backlit display
CPU: Intel Atom N280 (1.66GHz, 533MHz FSB)
Graphics: Intel GMA 950
LAN onboard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller
Wireless: 802.11b/g and Bluetooth V2.1
Memory 1GB (DDR2 533MHz)
Storage: 160GB hard drive (5400rpm) and SD/SDHC media card reader
Webcam: 0.3 Megapixel
Dimensions 10.4 x 8.3 x 1.0/1.27 inches (W x D x H)
Weight 2.93lbs with 6-cell battery
Battery: 6-cell Lithium-Ion
Warranty: 1-Year Parts and Labor, 1-Year Battery
Price as configured: $399.99 USD

Portable One SX-N7350



The Portable One SX-N7350 is a compact 13.3" notebook built on the Clevo M735T platform. It offers a professional design that could be easily passed off as a business notebook, with a very durable chassis to hold up to the rigors of day-to-day abuse. Inside the notebook packs a glossy LED-backlit display and power-efficient Intel X4500HD integrated graphics. Read our full review to find out more about this notebook and if it deserves a spot on your lap.
Our Portable One SX-N7350 Configuration:
Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 (2.53GHz, 6MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB)
Microsoft Windows Vista Business (w/ SP2)
13.3-inch glossy LED-backlit 16:10 display (1280x800)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
4GB DDR2 800MHz RAM
250GB Western Digital 7200RPM HDD
SuperMulti DVD+/-RW Optical Drive
Intel 5300AGN WiFi, 1Gb Ethernet, Modem
4-Cell 14.4V 2400mAh 35WHr Battery
Limited 3-year standard parts and labor warranty
Weight: 4lbs 4.0oz

HP HDX X16


Another of HP’s winners, it is a full HD laptop, capable of attaining the full 1,920×1,080 resolution. Deemed as an ideal replacement for an ailing desktop, it has a crisp and bright display screen at 16 inches is truly a sight to see and coupled with the BluRay optical drive, it makes movie viewing a breeze. Loaded with a 2.26 Gz processor with Intel’s Core processor and 4GB’s of ram it it fast, though not as fast as people would expect it to be with that processing power contained within. External devices can be easily connected with a FireWire, HDMI, and d-Sub connector for those cameras and external display devices. It does sport quite a slick finish that is quite childish to some and the ultra-glossy finish tends to be prone to finger smudges and other greasy stuff as you much away and continue to blog or finish your report that was due a few hours ago. A true entertainment laptop with a 16 inch package, it is a smaller kin to the X18 which has the 18 inch package. Many see the two as the same laptop, only in different packages but with a slightly high price which may be due to the BlueRay drive, it still manages to pass with flying colors delivering what it claims plus some extra’s.