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ASUS Eee PC 1201N Review!

Laptop Pimp — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:46:11 +0000

ASUS will be shipping a new Eee PC netbook next year, a 12.1-inch Eee PC 1201N that features Atom Dual Core Processor N330 1.6Ghz with 2GB of RAM, 250GB hard drive, Nvidia ION graphics card, and Windows 7 32-bit. Of course, 12.1-inch laptops are really “laptops” per say, not “netbooks”. (LaptopPimp editors think anything 12 inches and above should be really classified as laptops, not netbooks or mini-notebooks) The new ASUS Eee PC 1201N will certainly be the “fastest” netbook ever. We like the whole thing except if you are going to get a 12-inch laptop, you might as well spend $200-300 more on much faster 13.3-inch ASUS UL30Vt, which boasts much faster processor, 64-bit system, and 4gigs of RAM. (The author of this post is actually using an ASUS UL30Vt to write this very blog post at the local McDonald’s.) And, of course, there’s the ASUS UL20A-A1, which boasts faster processor too but the new 1201N might overcome graphic capabilities with its Nvidia ION graphics card. (So our recommendation is to get the 1201N or UL30Vt.)be I am sure ASUS will be launching other smaller netbooks next year but if you can’t wait, you can be one of the … Continue reading →

ASUS U20 12.1″ Laptop!

Laptop Pimp — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:18:02 +0000

ASUS U20 (or UL20) 12.1″ laptop is one of the most versatile laptops you can get for the money. Currently the U20 comes with an array of options such as a long battery life of 7.5 hours, 1.3GHz Intel SU7300 Core 2 Duo Processor, and 2GB or 4GB of memory depending on which model you get. On Amazon, there’s two models ASUS U20A-A1($569.99) and ASUS U20A-B2($969.03). The basic difference in price range comes down to hard disk space and memory size. The UL20A-A1 comes with 2GB of memory and 250GB of harddisk space while the UL20A-B2 comes with 4GB of memory and 320GB of harddisk. For what it’s worth I would rather get the UL20A-A1 and add additional memory plus external hard drive if needed. It seems like a much better value for your money. Of course, if you are willing to spare a bit bigger screen, you might want to go with the ASUS UL30 series, which comes with an 8-cell battery with 12-16 hours of battery life. As a current owner of an ASUS Eee PC, I can tell you these ASUS laptops are well worth it for the money and the long-life of its batteries over others … Continue reading →

ASUS UL20A Review – Best 12 Inch Laptop Ever?

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:28:15 +0000

Currently I use an Eee PC 1000HE, (as I write this blog post itself), and the 10-inch netbook is great but over the last 6 months of use, I have found that its Atom N280 CPU and 1024×600 resolution screen isn’t going to cut it for me to work with it on a daily basis. For that, I have been searching for a slightly bigger netbook such as the ASUS 1101HA, which boasts an Atom Z520 1.33Ghz processor with 1366 x 768 pixel 11.6 inch screen. This one, I have actually tested it out at my local Best Buy. From what I can tell, the screen is much bigger than 1000HE but the problem lies in the processor and memory cannot be upgraded to more than 1GB, a limit on Atom Z520 processors. So, I have opted to go slightly for a bigger netbook, perhaps a 12-inch laptop. But the number one feature is long battery life, at least 5 hours. My current Eee PC is rated at 9.5 hours but lasts about 7.5 hours with full-on blogging. ASUS UL20A 12.1-inch laptop is probably the best 12″ laptop you can get these days with a battery-life of 7.5 hours. This … Continue reading →

The HP Pavilion DV2

David Allen — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:09:01 +0000

At just one inch thick at its widest point and weighing just under four pounds, the HP Pavilion DV4 12.1 inch laptop is the idea machine for taking on business trips or for students to carry to and from college. The laptop has been given a great imprint on the inside and has a keyboard that is virtually full size. This particular model comes in a nice dark espresso black and to complete the features the casing has been made from a light magnesium aluminium alloy. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features AMD Athlon™ Neo Processor for Ultrathin Notebooks MV-40 4096MB DDR2 System Memory (1 Dimm) 320GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), SuperMulti 8x DVD+-R/RW Drive Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1 12.1″ Diagonal WXGA High-Definition (8) HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800), ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3410 Graphics Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Hardware Platform: XXX Processor: 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon Number of Processors: 1 RAM: 4 GB RAM Type: SDRAM Hard Drive Size: 320 GB Type: Serial ATA Graphics and Display LCD Native Resolution: 12.1 Cases and Expandability Size (LWH): 11.5 inches, 9.45 inches, 0.93 inches Weight: 3.81 pounds Priced at $645.99 … Continue reading →

HP Pavilion 12.1” Tablet PC

David Allen — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:17:58 +0000

The HP Pavilion 12.1 inch tablet PC, is a brilliant computer that offers so many features, like the ability to write and draw using the stylus that comes with the computer. The display can be twisted around 180 degrees and will even fold flat which is ideal for watching films or DVD’s. In this mode, the display is fully touch screen enabled. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features 12.1-inch (Diagonal) Widescreen Integrated Touch Screen, Convertible Display 1280 x 800, Panel Rotates 180 Degrees and Folds Flat 2.10 GHz AMD Turion X2 ZM-80 Ultra Dual Core Mobile Processor with 2 MB L2 Cache 3072 MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm), 250 GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics RS780M with 64 MB DDR2 (Side port Memory) with up to 1470 MB Total Graphics Memory Light Scribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support, Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth Windows Vista Home Premium, dims in inches: 8.82 (W) x 12.05 (L) x 1.52 (H) approx., 4.56 lbs. Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Hardware Platform: PC Processor: 2.1 GHz AMD Turion 64 Number of Processors: two RAM: 3000 MB RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM Hard Drive Size: 250 GB … Continue reading →

The Prime Note Cresion from DosPara

David Allen — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:00:53 +0000

Yet another new netbook to report, this one is from DosPara and unlike some of the newly released netbooks, the Prime Note Cresion NA comes with some interesting features. First of all it has a twelve inch display with 1366 x 768 resolution, now that puts it in the borderline netbook or laptop territory. Features: 12.1” Netbook with a 1366 x 768 resolution A Blu-Ray Drive (Read only) Powered by an Atom 330 Nvidia ION Platform 2 GB of RAM 320 GB of HDD (5400 rpm) HDMI out Wi-Fi BGN Bluetooth V2.1 +EDR Weight 1.92 kg Priced at $752 (in Japan) Source [Eee PC] a 12" Laptops, Dospara Laptops, new netbook from dospara, the prime note cresion launched

Amazon has the MSI Wind U210 12” Laptop

David Allen — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:00:14 +0000

The MSI Wind U210 12 inch Laptop is not even available in the US yet, unless you check out this page on Amazon where you will be able to put in your order for the cool twelve inch laptop before the machine is available in the stores to pick up. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Athlon Neo MV-40 1.6 GHz Chipset AMD RS690 + SB600 2GB 200-Pin DDR SO-DIMM RAM 250GB SATA Hard Drive, WLAN 802.11b/g/n, 1 x HDMI Port Windows Vista Home Premium, Battery 6 cells (5200mAh) 5 hours (depending on usage and configuration) LCD Type 12.1″ HD WXGA 16:9, LCD Resolution 1366×768, VGA, AMD Radeon X1250 Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Processor: 1.6 hertz Memory Slots: two Hard Drive Size: 250 GB Manufacturer: SATA Cases and Expandability Size (LWH): 7.4 inches, 11.69 inches, 1.2 inches Weight: 3.2 pounds Power Rated Charge (normal use): 5.0 hours Wireless Wireless Type: 802.11bgn Priced at $429.99 Source [Eee PC] a 12" Laptops, amazon pre order MSI, MSI Laptops, MSI wind available for pre order

Coby goes on sale

David Allen — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:00:52 +0000

It was a long while ago when Coby displayed these computers off at the Computex, but for some reason nothing appeared to materialise and now completely out of the blue these Coby machines have turned up on Amazon, details below. The first Coby-branded netbook is the Coby NMP1220XPBLK with the following features: 12.1 inch, 1024 x 800 pixels 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Windows XP Home 1GB of RAM 160GB hard drive 2.3 hours battery life 3.2 pounds (although the shipping weight is listed as 1 pound!?!) Price: $423.99 While the other one is the Coby NBPC1022XPBLK, which boasts of the following features: 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixels 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Windows XP Home, 1GB of RAM 160GB hard drive 2.45 hours battery life Price: S318.99 Source [Eee PC] a 12" Laptops, Coby Laptops, coby laptops go on sale, new coby on amazon

The HP TouchSmart TX2

David Allen — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:28:06 +0000

This may be just a 12.1 inch laptop, but inside that small frame HP have managed to pack in a lot of equipment. To take things to another level this is a laptop that easily converts into the touchscreen tablet computer that offers a different way for the user to operate the machine as it includes the simple two finger zoom in and out feature. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features AMD Turion X2 RM-75 Dual-Core Mobile Processor, ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics 4 GB DDR2 RAM (2 Dimm) (8 GB Maximum) 500GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with LightScribe and Double Layer Support Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1 12.1 inch Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP LED Widescreen Integrated Touch-screen, Convertible Display (1280 x 800). Panel rotates 180 degrees and folds flat. Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Hardware Platform: PC Processor: 2.2 hertz AMD Turion 64 Number of Processors: 2 RAM: 4000 MB RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM Memory Slots: 2 Special Features Display Type: diagonal high-definition LED display with integrated touchscreen Screen Size: 12.1″ Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 800 Memory Type: DDR2 Memory Size: 4GB Memory Slots (Total): 2 Maximum Memory Supported: … Continue reading →

The HP Pavilion DV2

David Allen — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:00:35 +0000

At just one inch thick and weighing in at just under four pounds, the DV2 from HP is a great little machine with a 12.1 inch LED Bright view display and comes with a keyboard that is almost full sized. This computer is tough too as the casing is made from a strong magnesium aluminium alloy casing. Product Features AMD Athlon™ Neo Processor for Ultrathin Notebooks MV-40 4096MB DDR2 System Memory (1 Dimm) 320GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), SuperMulti 8x DVD+-R/RW Drive Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1 12.1″ Diagonal WXGA High-Definition (8) HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800), ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3410 Graphics Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Hardware Platform: XXX Processor: 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon Number of Processors: one RAM: 4 GB RAM Type: SDRAM Special Features Display Type: WXGA High-Definition HP LED BrightView Display Screen Size: 12.1″ Maximum Resolution: 1280 × 800 Memory Type: DDR2 Memory Size: 4GB Memory Slots (Total): one Memory Slots (Filled): one Memory Slots (Available) Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB Capacity: 320GB HDD/SSD Drives Included: 1x 320GB Drive Types: Hard Drive Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM Lifestyle: Thin & Light Condition: New Operating Systems: Windows Vista Home … Continue reading →

The Lenovo Idea Pad S12 launch is delayed

David Allen — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00:05 +0000

The nice looking S12 with NVIDIA ION from Lenovo looks as if it is going to be delayed until the launch of Windows 7 from Microsoft in October, this is just the latest in a long line of delays that has led us to this point where anyone waiting for one of these machines. To make the whole thing even more confusing, it is believed that Lenovo is planning several versions of the ION powered S12. Specs: 12.1 inch screen 1 GB of RAM 160 GB SATA hard drive Six-cell battery VIA Nano ULV 2250 processor 800 MHz FSB 1 MB L2 cache 1.3 GHz Source [Liliputing] a 12" Laptops, Laptops by Size, lenovo delays the s12, Lenovo Laptops, the ion powered s12

MSI launches the Wind U210

David Allen — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:00:50 +0000

The Wind U200 is still to make it into Europe, but strangely, MSI have decided to launch two variants of the U200, the MSI Wind U210-002 and the MSI Wind U210-010 these are basically the same apart from the memory. Features: MSI Wind U210-002 Technical Specifications: Processor: AMD Athlon Neo MV-40, 1.6 GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 800MHz HT Memory: 1GB DDR2 Screen: 12.1 inches Video Card: ATI Mobility Radeon X1250, Hyper Memory (integrated) Hard Disk: 160GB SATA 5400 rpm Networking: Wi-Fi 802.11b / g, 10/100 Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Dimensions: 297 x 190 x 31 mm Weight: 1.5 Kg Other: webcam, black or gray Priced at $568 MSI Wind U210-010 Technical Specifications: Processor: AMD Athlon Neo MV-40, 1.6 GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 800MHz HT Memory: 2GB DDR2 Screen: 12.1 inches Video Card: ATI Mobility Radeon X1250, Hyper Memory (integrated) Hard Disk: 250GB SATA 5400 rpm Networking: Wi-Fi 802.11b / g, 10/100 Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Dimensions: 297 x 190 x 31 mm Weight: 1.5 Kg Other: webcam, black or gray Priced at $638 Source [Eee PC] a 12" Laptops, europe to get first, Laptop Reviews, Laptops by … Continue reading →

MSI 12.1” U200 on sale in Europe

David Allen — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:00:37 +0000

Europeans including me, can now pre-order the fantastic MSI 12.1 inch U200, unfortunately so far is it only available in Germany, but we live in hope! The advertising is currently showing a delivery time of around three to four weeks, which is not that long. MSI features a 12-inch 1366 x 768 pixel LED-backlit display Intel ULV 723 processor (1M Cache, 1.20 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) 2 GB of RAM 250 GB hard-drive Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth Three x USB ports HDMI Six Cell battery MSI U200 weights just under 3 lbs. Priced at $905 Source [Netbooked] a 12" Laptops, 12.1 inch, germany, Laptop Reviews, Laptops by Size, msi, MSI Laptops, pre order, u200

The Compaq Presario 15.6 inch laptop

David Allen — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:00:11 +0000

Compaq is a well established brand that offers the user the security of knowing that this is a well made machine, with the bonus of being able to buy it for less that $500! It just does not get any better than that. It is ideal for school, work or for somebody that spends a lot of time travelling around and still needs to stay in touch. Product Features 2.16 GHz Intel Pentium T3400 dual-core processor 2 GB RAM (4 GB max) 250 GB Hard Drive, Dual-layer DVD burner with Light Scribe printing Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit, SP1) 15.6-inch screen, 16:9 aspect ratio, Intel GMA X4500MHD graphics (up to 765 MB total) Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Hardware Platform: PC Processor: 2.16 GHz PowerPC G4 Number of Processors: one RAM: 2000 MB RAM Type: SDRAM Hard Drive Size: 1 GB Manufacturer: Portable Type: ATA100 Ports and Connectivity Modem: Fax / modem Cases and Expandability Size (LWH): 14.88 inches, 9.9 inches, 1.72 inches Weight: 9.45 pounds Priced at $499.72 Source [Amazon] a 12" Laptops, 12.1 inch, compaq, Compaq Laptops, laptop, Laptop Reviews, Laptops by Size, presario

HP Pavilion 12.1 inch laptop

David Allen — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:53:52 +0000

Considering that this laptop is only a 12.1 inch machine and that it combines tablet PC & laptop features this is a laptop that provides the user with so much that it is difficult to know where to start. The basics are a display that twists around 180 degrees, fold down to make a tablet and even surf the internet using the touch screen feature. Product Features 12.1-inch (Diagonal) Widescreen Integrated Touch Screen, Convertible Display 1280 x 800, Panel Rotates 180 Degrees and Folds Flat 2.10 GHz AMD Turion X2 ZM-80 Ultra Dual Core Mobile Processor with 2 MB L2 Cache 3072 MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm), 250 GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics RS780M with 64 MB DDR2 (Side port Memory) with up to 1470 MB Total Graphics Memory Light Scribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support, Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth Windows Vista Home Premium, dims in inches: 8.82 (W) x 12.05 (L) x 1.52 (H) approx., 4.56 lbs. Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Hardware Platform: PC Processor: 2.1 GHz AMD Turion 64 Number of Processors: two RAM: 3000 MB RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM Hard Drive Size: 250 GB Manufacturer: Portable … Continue reading →

The A2 from iiView

David Allen — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:00:39 +0000

This is an interesting from iiView who are based in Singapore, it is called the A2. As you can see from the only image around that is does look like an Apple MacBook Air. It does look like a very nice computer but until we get more information, we will have to make do with the specs. Features: 12.1 inch display with 1280 x 800 resolution 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor Intel 945 chipset 2 GB RAM 320 GB HDD Wi-Fi Gigabit Ethernet Two USB ports Mini-HDMI port 2 in 1 headphone/mic jack Six cell battery Windows 7 RC1 OS with Vista Home Premium license Priced at $467.78 Source [Tech Fresh] a 12" Laptops, 12.1 inch, a2, iiview, iiView Laptops, Laptop Reviews, Laptops by Size, netbook, Netbook Reviews, Netbooks by Size, new

The Lenovo Ideapad S12

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:45:00 +0000

This is a twelve inch mini laptop, its looks nice with a glossy casing and is being placed in the market place at the same level as the Samsung NC20. But when compared there is little to choose from with regards to which is the better model, when it comes to size, performance, battery life, weight and display there is little to choose between the two. When it comes to price, it would seem that there is only around $50 difference! Available on Amazon for $449.99 Specs: CPU 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 RAM Included 1GB RAM Upgradable Hard Drive Size 160GB Hard Drive Speed 5,400rpm Hard Drive Type SATA Hard Drive Optical Drive Type Optical Drive Speed Display Size 12.1 Native Resolution 1280 x 800 Graphics Card Intel GMA 950 Video Memory Wi-Fi 802.11b/g Bluetooth Mobile Broadband 6-cell battery Operating System MS Windows XP Home Ports (excluding USB) Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA USB Ports 3 Card Slots / Readers 4-1 card reader; Express Card/34 Warranty/Support Size 11.5 x 9.0 x 1.4 inches Weight 3.4 pounds Available on Amazon for $449.99 Source [Portable Monkey] a 12" Laptops, 12" Laptops, battery life, Business Laptops, card reader, card slots, casing, cell battery, Good … Continue reading →

Lenovo offers 12” laptop

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:27:00 +0000

The Lenovo online shop has put the 12″ IdeaPad pages up and therefore we are assuming that these little stars are available for home delivery as soon as the orders have been processed. This is a nice machine that promises to deliver a well rounded service to buyers. Specs: 12.1-inch WXGA (1,280 x 800) resolution netbook Intel GMA950 chipset (NVIDIA’s Ion chipset option in Sept) Intel 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU 1GB of DDR2 memory 160/250/320GB HDD options Optional 6-cell battery Ethernet jack Wi-Fi Bluetooth Three USB 2.0 sockets Express Card slot Four in 1 card reader VGA / HDMI outputs Full sized keyboard Optional 1080p video playback Priced at $499 to start Source [Eee PC] a 12, 12" Laptops, 12" Laptops, 12.1" Laptops, Business Laptops, Good Laptops, ideapad, Interesting Laptops, Laptop by Brand, Laptop By Size, Laptop Deals, Laptop Design, Laptop News, Laptop News, Laptops by Size, Latest News, lenovo, Lenovo Laptops, Lenovo Laptops, netbook

Lenovo launch ION mini laptop

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 26 May 2009 02:49:00 +0000

The official launch of the first ION based mini laptop from Lenovo is imminent, but already there are some facts and figures around, but not too much to go on. However, in the mean time, we do have some snippets of info like it will be using a 1.6 GHz N270 Intel Atom processor with a twelve inch display. Features: 12-inch ION net book will include the Atom CPU 1.6 GHz N270 processor GeForce 9400 integrated graphics card 1080p HD video playback Initial prices would seem to be less than $600 Source [Tech Fresh] a 12" Laptops, 12" Laptops, atom, Good Laptops, Interesting Laptops, ION, Laptop News, Laptop News, Laptop Rumors, Laptop Rumors, Laptops by Size, lenovo, Lenovo Laptops, Lenovo Laptops, mini notebook, Mini-laptops

Price cuts for the HP Pavilion dv2

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 23 May 2009 02:40:00 +0000

The Pavilion dv2 from HP was one of the first laptops to sport the latest AMD processor, the Athlon Neo, it is supposed to compete with the Atom from Intel, but that is another question. What is interesting there are some serious prices cuts, the standard price being $750, but on Amazon, there is a $50 rebate being offered, yet that is not enough Staples are offering it for just $600. Features: AMD Athlon™ Neo Processor for Ultrathin Notebooks MV-40 4GB installed memory 320GB hard drive External Light Scribe Super Multi 8X DVDñR/RW with Double Layer support 12.1″ Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP LED Bright View display Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader Weight 3.81lbs Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1 1 year warranty Price: $649.9 on Amazon Source [Liliputing] a 12" Laptops, 12.1" Laptops, Business Laptops, dv2, hp, HP Laptops, HP Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop by Brand, Laptop Deals, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, Laptops by Size, offers, pavilion

Dynabook SS RX2/WAJ Review

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:46:00 +0000

Toshiba have released the latest Dynabook SS RX2/WAJ nothing cool about that, computer makers are bringing out new computers all of the time. So what is special about this one? It is the first laptop to be shipped with a 512 Gb SSD, but obviously, there is going to be a price to be paid. Specs: 1.40GHz Core 2 Duo SU9400 processor A 512GB SSD, the cost of the SSD is $1,500 12.1-inch display 3GB of memory Measures between 19.5 and 25.5mm thick Up to 12hrs of runtime. Wi-Fi a/b/g/n and gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 2.1+EDR A DVD super-multi drive Weight of just under 1.kg The 512GB SSD is rated at 230MB/s read and 180MB/s write speeds. Prices are going to be high, expect to pay around $4,000 Source [Slash Gear] a 12" Laptops, 12.1" Laptops, dynabook, Good Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop Design, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, Laptop Reviews, Laptop Rumors, Laptop Specs, Laptops by Size, new, New Laptops, SSD, toshiba, Toshiba Laptop, Toshiba Laptop

MSI U200 Review

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:43:00 +0000

The mini laptop as with many other types of technology is beginning to grow, now it seems that the manufacturers are looking to create larger models but still manage to keep in with the spirit of the mini laptop theme. Initially the price has been set at around seven hundred dollars, but we would have think that the price is likely to fall to get this machine into the US market. Specs: Featuring a 12-inch (1366 x 768) LED screen GMA 4500M integrated graphics 802.11n Wi-Fi 2GB RAM 250GB of storage A 3-cell battery the computer weighs just 3lbs Priced at $813 on Amazon Source [Gizmodo] a 12" Laptops, 12" Laptops, Good Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop Design, Laptop Fun, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, Laptop Reviews, Laptops by Size, led, mini laptop, msi, MSI Laptops, MSI Laptops, u200, wi fi

Review of the Toshiba Portege R600 ST520W

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:50:00 +0000

When it comes to Toshiba nearly always there, end user is from the business sector, but occasionally a model comes along that offers the consumers a real choice to what is normally put on offer in retail stores. The Portege is well known for being tough and long lasting; therefore, even though this brand tends to be on the rather more expensive end of the range available, in the long run it will generally turn out to be worthwhile spending a little extra. Features of the Toshiba Portégé R600-ST520W CPU 1.4-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 RAM Included 3GB RAM Upgradable 5GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Hard Drive Speed 5,400rpm Hard Drive Type SATA Hard Drive Optical Drive Type DVDRW Optical Drive Speed 8X Display Size 12.1 Native Resolution 1280×800 Graphics Card Intel GMA 4500MHD Video Memory 128MB Wi-Fi 802.11a/g/n Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Mobile Broadband Xohm WiMAX Operating System MS Windows Vista Business Ports (excluding USB) Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; USB/eSATA; VGA USB Ports 2 Card Slots / Readers Express Card; SD/SDHC Card reader Warranty/Support Three-year limited, one-year battery/24/7 toll-free phone Size 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches Weight 2.4 pounds Priced at $2,149 on Toshiba.com Source [Laptop Mag] a … Continue reading →

Review of the Asus U series (Air)

David Allen — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:00:01 +0000

Some people may think that Asus are simply going around poaching other computer maker’s ideas and I suppose that could be true to some extent. However, once a design is out there for all to see what is there to stop anyone from designing something very similar with some subtle changes. This U series is somewhat smart on how it has entered the marketplace, it is clearly a desirable machine and make things better it also comes with Intel’s Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (CULV) processor, you would have to wonder where they manage to fit it all considering that it is only 1.2 inches thick! Specs: The 12-inch U20A, 13.3-inch UX30 and 15.6-inch UX50V Based on Intel’s Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (CULV) Entry 1.2GHz Celeron M in the U20A to the 1.3GHz Pentium, 1.4GHz Core 2 Solo and 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo in the UX30 and UX50V Slim model is the UX30 that measures 0.9-inch thick Weighs in at only 3.5 pounds (without a DVD burner) All models feature 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and LED-backlit screen Up to 500GB HDD Up to 4GB of RAM The U20A and UX30 use Intel’s GMA 4500 graphics The UX50V has a dedicated … Continue reading →

Review of the HP dv2 mini laptop

David Allen — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:00:31 +0000

There is still some confusion over whether this machine is net book or a notebook it is down to memory, storage and display, so as per usual we will call it a mini laptop. This computer is a significant step forward by HP as they create affordable yet highly useable computers designed for the traveller who needs to stay in touch. This offers a twelve inch display and all that comes with it at a price considerably under a $1,000. Specs: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit An AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor 12-inch display 4 GB of RAM A 320 GB 5400RPM disk ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410 with up to 2302MB total graphics memory and 512MB dedicated Bluetooth a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Ethernet VGA HDMI Three USB ports A card reader Mic/headphone jacks Prices start at around $700 Source [Geek] a 12" Laptops, hp, HP Laptops, netbook, notebook, travel

Review of the Samsung Q210 laptop

David Allen — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:00:03 +0000

This is a light and very portable device that offers the user access to top of the range multimedia and communications technology. Weighing in at under two kilos this is a real solution for users who require a medium sized easily portable laptop to stay in touch with home and work. This laptop also has a widescreen display that is supposed to offer the user up to thirty per cent more viewing space, which is something that is always going to be needed. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features World class mobile performance – featuring an Intel® Pentium Dual Core processor, which delivers unrivalled performance, energy efficiency and connectivity to keep you working longer Sharper 12.1″ Widescreen display – the 12.1” wide display provides up to 30% more viewing area than traditional screens and allows you to enjoy photo-like image quality, greater viewing angles and better text legibility, reducing eye strain and therefore increasing productivity Optimised graphics, premium experience – featuring the new Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 graphics core, which dynamically allocates system memory to provide incredible visual quality, faster graphics performance and flexible display options Your connection to the Digital World – for the ultimate … Continue reading →

Review of the Samsung NC20 12.1-inch mini laptop

David Allen — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:22:24 +0000

This is one of the makers who are sort of middle of the road, neither top of the range or entry level machines carry the Samsung mark. However, this is cool looking machine that is both slim and light. Yet it offers the user a high quality laptop that has a lot of features for the outlay, like the wide screen display that offers the user a better view. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Product Description: Samsung NC20 Nano U2250 1.3 GHz – 12.1″ TFT Dimensions (W x D x H): 29.2 cm x 21.7 cm x 3.1 cm Weight: 1.5 kg Localisation: United Kingdom System Type: Notebook Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial Processor: VIA Nano U2250 / 1.3 GHz Cache Memory: 512 KB – L2 Cache RAM: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM – 800 MHz ( 1 x 1 GB ) Card Reader: 3 in 1 Hard Drive: 160 GB – Serial ATA-150 Display: 12.1″ TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) Graphics Controller: VIA Chrome9 HC3 – 128 MB Audio Output: Sound card Networking: Network adapter – Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Notebook Camera: Integrated … Continue reading →

Lenovo launches two more models

David Allen — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:00:38 +0000

Yet another computer maker who has been busy designing and building new computers, this time they are in the SXX series and the are the following, the ten inch IdealPad S10 2 and the twelve inch IdealPad S12 3G, although these may not be the proper titles that these new laptops end up with. User get the quick start interface that allows users to access the internet and their emails or instant messenger, at super fast speed without having to wait for the rest of the operating system to start up, which can take a few minutes to get going. Source [liliputing] a 10" Netbooks, 12" Laptops, 3g, laptops, lenovo, Lenovo Laptops, quickstart

Review of the HP Pavilion DV2

David Allen — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:00:13 +0000

Finally, after a long wait since the Pavilion DV2 from HP from first shown at the CES in Las Vegas at the beginning of the year, the company have released the model and finally we know how much this is going to cost us. This is one of the coolest looking laptops around at the moment its colour scheme is not going to please everyone, but no doubt that will change if only HP brings in colour choices. Specs: 12.1″ display (1280×800) AMD Athlon Neo MV-40, 1.6 Ghz DDR2 533, 4 GB max Radeon HD3410 GPU External optical drive WIFI and Gobi (option) 3 x USB 2.0 VGA, HDMI (option) 4 or 6 cell battery Priced at $750 Source [Ubergizmo] a 12" Laptops, dv2, hp, HP Laptops, laptop, pavilion

Review of the Samsung NC20

David Allen — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:00:16 +0000

At last, those consumers who live in the US will soon be able to get their hands on a Samsung NC20 after the company decided that they would be releasing it onto the US market. This is twelve inch display model, which will have a middle of the road price tag. Specs Weighing 3.3 pounds 12.1 inch net book features VIA Nano U2250 1.3GHz processor VIA Chrome9 HC3 integrated graphics chipset 1 GB DDR2 RAM 160GB hard drive Windows XP Home preloaded 6-cell battery 1,280 x 800 resolutions Webcam Wi-Fi Bluetooth A 3-in-1 memory card reader Priced at $549 Source [Tech Fresh] a 12" Laptops, laptop, market, samsung, Samsung Laptops, us

Review of the Samsung NC20

David Allen — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:00:12 +0000

This a great fully functional mini laptop, it can do virtually anything that a normal laptop can do, but in a more portable way that means that the user gets full laptop specs, but with the added bonus of being able to transport it around very easily and work just about anywhere you like. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Product Description: Samsung NC20 Nano U2250 1.3 GHz – 12.1″ TFT Dimensions (WxDxH): 29.2 cm x 21.7 cm x 3.1 cm Weight: 1.5 kg Localisation: United Kingdom System Type: Notebook Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial Processor: VIA Nano U2250 / 1.3 GHz Cache Memory: 512 KB – L2 Cache RAM: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM – 800 MHz ( 1 x 1 GB ) Card Reader: 3 in 1 Hard Drive: 160 GB – Serial ATA-150 Display: 12.1″ TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) Graphics Controller: VIA Chrome9 HC3 – 128 MB Audio Output: Sound card Networking: Network adapter – Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Notebook Camera: Integrated – 1.3 Megapixel Input Device: Keyboard, touchpad Battery: Lithium Ion Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Manufacturer Warranty: 1 … Continue reading →

Review of the DosPara Prime Note

David Allen — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:00:53 +0000

There are several Prime Note models from DosPara this one is the Albireo JS and it looks very cool even though this is one of the few laptops around these days that comes without any operating system, which some people may find strange but there was a time when al laptops and PC’s came like that. Specs: A Core 2 Duo T8100 running at 2.1GHz 4GB of DDR2 Memory 320GB of HDD DVD Super Multi Wi-Fi A/B/G A 12.1 inch LCD with a WXGA resolution Lightweight at only 1.9kg Priced at around $600 Source [Tech Fresh] a 12" Laptops, Albireo JS, dospara, Dospara Laptops, new, prime note

Review of the Samsung N120

David Allen — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:00:13 +0000

This is the twelve inch version of the N110; basically, the main differences are just the size of the display that is only two inches difference. One thing that is cool is the addition of the six cell battery that is a bonus and what is more this machine has been said to run for ten and half hours which is really great for travelers. Specs: CPU is unconfirmed, as is storage and RAM 1.6Ghz N270 160GB of HDD 1GB respectively A 1.3-megapixel webcam Wi-Fi and optional Bluetooth 2.0 An anti-bacterial keyboard. Three USB 2.0 ports A 3-in-1 memory card reader 1.28kg weight 6-cell battery pack Twin 1.5W speakers and a subwoofer No pricing yet Source [Electric Pig] Price: $444 on Amazon a 12" Laptops, mini laptop, n120, netbook, samsung, Samsung Laptops

US release of Samsung NC20 delayed

David Allen — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:00:59 +0000

The launch of the Samsung NC20 was anticipated to be around the 16th March, but obviously that has passed and so the new release date for the US is being talked about being early April, which is not that long away. A Samsung announcement must be imminent so stand by for the news. In the means, time here is what you can expect to see on the NC20. Specs: A 1.3GHz VIA Nano U225 processor A 12.1-inch display 160GB hard drive 1GB of RAM Bluetooth 2.0 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Ethernet A 3-in-1 card reader A 1.3-megapixel camera Weight 3.3-pound machine Priced at around $642 Source [Eee PC] a 12" Laptops, bluetooth, camera weight, card reader, hard drive, launch, samsung, Samsung Laptops, wi fi

The Bamboo Asus surfaces

David Allen — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:01:03 +0000

It was a couple of years ago when Asus stated that they would be bringing out a bamboo covered laptop, there are some other out there at the moment but none as good looking at this one. Features: Powered by a Core 2 Duo T9400 Has 4GB of RAM A GeForce 9300M GS with 256MB of DDR2 VRAM 320GB of HDD A DVD Super Multi or Blu-ray drive A 12.1” WXGA LED Backlight LCD Wi-Fi ABGN HDMI Out Only available in Korea, Taiwan and few other countries No prices yet Source [Akihabara News] a 12" Laptops, ASUS Netbooks, blu ray, korea, laptop, surfaces, taiwan, wi fi

Review of the Dospara Prime Note Beatribe

David Allen — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:00:29 +0000

The computer maker Dospara has just launched a new model called the Prime Note Beatribe, it’s a mini laptop with a twelve inch display that is very useful when using any computer outside or when travelling, the smaller displays are just too small and the fifteen inch plus displays are simply too bulky. This maybe just right under the correct conditions, for the person who needs to be away from home or the office, but has the need to be in touch too. Features: Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66GHz processor 2GB RAM A 350GB hard drive A DVD Super Multi Drive SATA Wi-Fi connectivity A 12.1” LCD display at WXGA resolution Priced at around $550 Source [Tech Fresh] a 12" Laptops, computer maker, dospara, Dospara Laptops, intel core 2, intel core 2 duo, mini laptop, new model, prime note

Acer bring out Ferrari 1200 model

David Allen — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:00:35 +0000

It sounds like a great combination and it is, Acer are one of the largest makers of computers in the world and Ferrari make some of the finest cars in the world, so the introduction of the Acer Ferrari 1200 laptop should bring the best of both worlds. Features: 12.1″ LED-backlit display AMD Turion X2 Ultra processor Up to 4GB RAM SATA hard drive Fingerprint reader Carbon fibre cover Special F1-inspired ventilation design Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity Source [Softpedia] a 12" Laptops, Acer Laptops, amd, ferrari, fi, hard drive, laptop

The all new Samsung NC20

David Allen — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:00:32 +0000

The Samsung NC20 is reckoned to be the replacement for the NC10 which as most people may know not been out on the shelves that long. However, this new laptop will be available from February and will be powered by the 1.3 GHz VIA Nano U225 processor. Features: Windows XP SP 3 Via Nano U2250 at 1.6GHz 5400rpm 160GB HDD 1GB RAM (DDR2-667 MHz) Glossy 12.1” LED display (1280 x 800) 1.52kg (3.3 lbs) Weight 292 x 217 x 31mm Dimensions 6-Cell 5200 mAh battery 3 x USB, VGA, LAN, Audio, Microphone, Card Reader 1.3MP Webcam Bluetooth Priced at around $650 Source [Portable Monkey] a 12" Laptops, card reader, laptop, samsung, Samsung Laptops, windows xp, windows xp sp

The Toshiba Portégé M750-S7202

David Allen — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:00:07 +0000

It may have been announced a while but the Toshiba Portégé M750-S7202 is now on the shelves and ready to tested by anyone that can get near it. The most prominent feature is the rotating screen, which does come in very handy in some situations. Features: Processor: 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 Memory: 2GB RAM Storage: 160GB hard drive Optical Drive: DVD±RW Screen: 12.1 inches Graphics: Intel GMA 4500MHD Weight: 4.6 pounds Dimensions (HWD): 1.5x12x9.4 inches Operating System: Windows Vista Business Priced at $1,799 Source [Computer Shopper] a 12" Laptops, 4ghz, hard drive, intel, intel core 2, m750, operating system, system windows, toshiba, Toshiba Laptop

Asus offer N20

David Allen — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:00:36 +0000

This machine is the natural successor to the Asus N10 the ten inch netbook which had the capability of displaying 3D games and playing back HD video. The N20 has a nice twelve inch display that unlike other machines is touch sensitive so that a stylus and even finger tips. This netbook is going to weigh in at just 1.8 Kg’s and is based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, multi DVD drives, integrated 3G, up to 4 Gb of RAM and with a choice of 250 Gb or 320 Gb of space on the disk. As per normal with these announcements the pricing and availability has been conveniently left out of the marketing material. Source [Cnet] a 12" Laptops, 4 gb, asus, ASUS Netbooks, hd, intel core 2, intel core 2 duo, n20, netbook, stylus