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PC-Koubou launches the Lesance NB P3401

David Allen — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 06:00:04 +0000

The Japanese based computer maker PC-Koubou have launched the Lesance NB P3401 laptop, it offers the consumer a useful 14 inch display with a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, powered by the 2.1 GHz Intel Celeron T3500 dual core processor and will be running the Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. There are plenty of premium features in this laptop and with a starting price of around $485; it sounds like it could be a good deal. These are the features and specs for the PC-Koubou Lesance NB P3401 Laptop; 14-inch display with resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels Powered by 2.1GHz Intel Celeron T3500 dual-core processor Supports Ethernet LAN, & Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n connectivity options Pre-loaded with Windows 7 Home Premium OS 2GB of memory Up to 4GB memory support Up to 320GB hard drive, & a DVD writer Includes D-Sub and HDMI outputs Card reader 1.3-megapixel camera Three USB ports Prices start at $485 Source [Tech Fresh] a 14" Laptops, Laptop Reviews, lesance, NB P3401, PC Koubou

Chinese Laptop with Netbook features

David Allen — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:59:35 +0000

Take a look a look at this laptop, it is from China and carries a price tag of around $340, which is not too bad for a 14 inch laptop offering a 1.8GHz dual core Intel Atom D525 CPU and NVIDIA ION 2 graphics. However, it is all down hill from there as the specs will show, in fact the rest of the machine has the look of a netbook. These are the features and specs for this fourteen inch laptop, with the features of a netbook; 14 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display, it will be running a 1.8 GHz dual core Intel Atom D525 processor along with the NVIDIA ION 2 graphics. It also comes with a reasonable 2 GB of DDR2 memory, a 320 GB hard drive, HDMI output and with no DVD burner. The low capacity 2400mAh battery is not going to be up to much either. Priced at around $340 Source [Eee PC] a 14" Laptops, chinese brand, laptop, netbook

Best Business Laptop Review!

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:20:55 +0000

For a business professional, we highly recommend this HP EliteBook 8440p that packs a ton of relevant technology to help you get ahead. No more fussing with your ancient office laptop that can barely manage e-mails. This machine is made for people that need to take care of business on the go with its durable build and reinforced frame. It also features an anti-glare coating to decrease reflections in office environments & a spacious spill-resistant keyboard to get what you need accomplished. The HP 8440p features an Intel Core i5-520M 2.40GHz processor, 3MB L3, 2GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM, 250GB 7200rpm SATA hard disk, 14″ LED-backlit 1080P HD LED Display, DVD+/-RW SuperMulti combo drive, NVIDIA NVS 3100 graphics card, Webcam, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, and Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32-bit. The Intel Core i5-520M is a super, powerful processor humming at a whopping 2.4Ghz, capable of multi-tasking your business software flawlessly. What this means is simply you will get more office work done with such a powerful processor. See Best Prices for this HP 8440p laptop a 14" Laptops, best business laptop review, business laptop review, HP Laptops, Laptop Reviews, Laptops by Size

ASUS UL80Jt Hands-on Review!

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:03:30 +0000

UPDATE: ASUS UL80Jt now available on Amazon. Along with the new ASUS UL30Jt, ASUS is introducing the new ASUS UL80Jt, which is practically the same laptop with a 14-inch LCD and optical drive instead of a 13.3-inch. The ASUS UL80Jt will features an Intel Core i& 640UM/620UM processor, Intel GS45 chipset, DDR3 1066Mhz memory expandable upto 4GB, 640GB hard drive, DVD drive and Nvidia GeForce G 310M with 1GB DDR3 VRAM. Also see quick hands-on review video from CES 2010: Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode via zedomax a 14" Laptops, asus, ASUS Laptops, hands on, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, Laptops by Size, Netbooks by Size, review, ul80jt

The HP Pavilion 14.1” laptop

David Allen — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:47:27 +0000

This laptop comes in an unusual colour and that is black, espresso black to be precise, especially in these days when you can get a laptop in all the colours under the sun and some more too if you include the graphic designs. The computer is a real entertainment machine that offers the user a great way of enjoying music and video while out and about. Spec Check 14.1-inch LCD screen 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor 320 GB hard drive 4 GB RAM (8 GB maximum) Dual-layer Lightscribe DVD±R drive Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g) Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics (up to 1759 MB total) Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit, SP1) Weighs 5.1 pounds 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals–from digital cameras to MP3 players (with 1 eSATA + USB 2.0 combo port) 1 HDMI output (for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theatre receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable) Analogue video output: 1 VGA 1 Express Card/54 slot (also supports Express Card/34) 2 headphone jacks 1 microphone jack 1 Expansion Port 3 connector (for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock) 1 … Continue reading →

The HP Pavilion DV4

David Allen — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:00:58 +0000

Being a 14.1 inch display this HP laptop falls right in between a netbook and larger sized laptop, so that the user can easily be used for work and entertainment purposes. However, this is a machine that allows the user to remove the heavy multimedia drive and replace it with a weight saver. That will really help when carrying the laptop around. Product Features 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 Processor 4 GB DDR2 RAM (2 Dimm) (8 GB Maximum) 320 GB (7200 RPM) 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, 6 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery 14.1 inch Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800), Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1759MB total available graphics memory. Cases and Expandability Size (L x W x H): 13.15 inches, 9.45 inches, 1.34 inches Weight: 5.08 pounds Priced at $649.99 Source [Amazon] a 14" Laptops, HP Laptops, hp pavilion dv4, Laptops by Size, removable multimedia drive

The tough Dell Latitude XFR

David Allen — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:00:34 +0000

This is the toughest computer around, possibly! The ruggedized laptop that can withstand anything that the elements can throw at it and on some occasions can take some serious punishment too. This is the sort of machine that you need when a computer is needed for work or for other conditions where you would not normally like to take a regular laptop. Product Features Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo T7500 (2.20GHz, 4M L2 Cache,800MHz), 14.1 inch 500 nit Outdoor-viewable LCD , 4.0GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 80GB Shock Mounted Hard Drive 9.5MM, 24X CD-RW/DVD w/ Cyberlink PowerDVD,Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Dell WirelessTM 1395 802.11g Mini Card , Bluetooth Module Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic with media Five times more data durability of leading competitors with solid state drives4 Latitude ExpressCharge charges batteries at least 30 minutes faster than competitors5 Outdoor readable screen at 500 nits Integrated resistive touch technology to easily interface with the system Shock isolated mounting to help protect hard drive, LCD and core electronic elements Dual locking butterfly mechanisms for easy access to components Sealed keyboard designed to withstand driving rain and dust Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Hardware Platform: PC Processor: 1 Intel Core 2 Duo Number … Continue reading →

The Vostro rolls out from Dell

David Allen — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:00:58 +0000

Dell have finally released the Vostro series of laptops, the 1014 and 1088 offer a 14.1 inch display, while the 1015 has the slightly larger 15.6 inch, these options are supposed to increase the choice of computer for those buyers at the entry level end of the market. Specs: Dell’s Vostro 1014 and 1015 models 14.1 inch display or 15.6 inch display Intel’s integrated graphics solution Vostro 1088 14.1 inch laptop Improved battery life with WLED LCD displays Choice of up to 4 GB of RAM 320 GB hard drive Optional 2.0 megapixel web camera 5 in 1 card reader ATI Mobility HD 4330 graphics chip Colours include blue, black or red Prices start at around $421 Source [Softpedia] a 14" Laptops, 15" Laptops, dell, Dell Laptops, entry level, laptop, Laptop Reviews, Laptops by Size, vostro

The Acer Aspire 14.1” Blue Laptop

David Allen — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:00:24 +0000

This is the highly portable Acer Aspire 14.1 inch laptop; this has been designed with the internet surfer who travels in mind. It is great to use this machine will out because its compact size means that it is easier to use than and full sized laptop, even if there is not much in it, a couple of inches or so. Key Features 14.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) LCD screen with Acer CrystalBrite Technology (Learn more) AMD Athlon X2 QL-62 dual-core processor with 2.0 GHz CPU speed and 1 MB of L2 cache (Learn more) 320 GB SATA hard drive 3 GB of installed DDR2 RAM with 667 MHz speed, expandable to 4 GB NVIDIA GeForce 9100M G Graphics with up to 1919 MB of TurboCache (256 MB of dedicated system memory; up to 1633 MB shared system memory) (Learn more) 8x Multi-format DVD±R/RW drive can also write to CD, DVD-RAM, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs–which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data. (See speeds) Crystal Eye Webcam provides face-to-face online communications and even snaps still photos and video clips to share with friends and family. 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi networking with expanded wireless features to get more done in … Continue reading →

The HP Pavilion 16” laptop

David Allen — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:00:49 +0000

The Pavilion from HP is a real robust piece of equipment that offers the user an excellent sixteen inch display. It is also finished off in a beautiful onyx shade with a chrome finish. The whole idea is to put across a vision of liquid metal and you have say that it works very nicely indeed. Product Features 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 Processor 4 GB RAM (8 GB max) 320 GB hard drive, Light Scribe dual-layer DVD drive Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 (64-bit version) Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics (up to 1759 MB total), 16-inch LCD with perfect 16:9 aspect ratio Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Hardware Platform: PC Processor: 2 GHz Intel Core Duo System Bus Speed: 800 Number of Processors: two RAM: 4000 MB RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM Hard Drive Size: 320 GB Manufacturer: Portable Type: Serial ATA Ports and Connectivity Modem: Fax / modem Cases and Expandability Size (LWH): 14.9 inches, 10.15 inches, 1.33 inches Weight: 9.05 pounds Priced at $838.09 Source [Amazon] a 14" Laptops, chrome, cool, hp, HP Laptops, Laptop Reviews, Laptops by Size, metal, onyx, pavilion

The 14.1” Sony VAIO in Pink

David Allen — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:16:08 +0000

The Sony VAIO gives the user all of the benefits of a laptop with the portability of a netbook giving the user practically the best of both worlds. This one comes in pink but as with many brands, these days there are colour options to suit all tastes. Key Features 14.1-inch XBRITE-ECO display with 1280 x 800-pixel high-def resolution (Learn more) 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium T4200 dual-core processor with 1 MB L2 cache and 800 MHz front side bus (FSB) (Learn more) 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM 4 GB of installed RAM (800 MHz; maximizes capacity) Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 MHD graphics with up to 1750 MB of dynamically shared memory allocated by the system (Learn more) 8x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM MOTION EYE webcam and microphone lets you quickly snap photos and video chat with friends and family. Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones as well as enjoy wireless stereo music streaming (thanks to its embedded A2DP profile). Fast Ethernet Intel High Definition Audio … Continue reading →

The HP Pavilion 14.1” laptop

David Allen — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:00:17 +0000

The 14.1 inch Pavilion from HP is described as being an entertainment notebook, it comes with a lot of features that any laptop owner would be envious of, such as touch media controls and media smart feature allows the user to get internet TV, music, photos, videos and DVD’s. Product Features 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 Processor 4 GB DDR2 RAM (2 Dimm) (8 GB Maximum) 320GB (7200RPM) 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, 6 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery 14.1 inch Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800), Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1759MB total available graphics memory. Cases and Expandability HP Pavilion notebook PCs help you work faster, connect in new ways and play more. Connect with the HP Webcam. Turn your next instant message into a live video chat with the integrated webcam, omni directional microphone and an IM solution. Optimized for low-light environments, it is great for capturing short videos to share on your favourite social networking site. Personalize your videos with included YouCam software from Cyberlink.(1) Enhanced security with hard drive protection. … Continue reading →

HP Pavilion 14.1 inch laptop

David Allen — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:17:51 +0000

This is cool looking and high performing laptop from HP, it is finished off in a lovely bronze colour that makes a change from a black or silver bodied machine. The user will benefit from touch media buttons that also give the computer a clean look and it comes with Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit Service Pack 1. Product Features 14.1″ Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP Bright View Widescreen Display, 1280 x 800 resolution 2.00 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400 with 2MB L2 Cache 4096MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm), 320GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (shared) with up to 1759MB total available graphics memory Light Scribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support, Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN Windows Vista Home Premium, dims in inches: 13.15″ (L) x 9.45″ (D) x 1.34″ (min H) approx., 5.08 lbs approx Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Hardware Platform: PC Processor: 2 GHz RAM: 4000 MB RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM Hard Drive Manufacturer: Portable Graphics and Display LCD Native Resolution: 14.1 Ports and Connectivity Modem: Fax / modem Cases and Expandability Size (LWH): 13.15 inches, 9.45 inches, 1.34 inches Weight: 5.08 pounds Priced at $751.50 Source [Amazon] … Continue reading →

The Dell Studio 14z

David Allen — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:25:50 +0000

This is a fourteen inch laptop that defies the rules that define the difference between a netbook and laptop, which is the DVD drive. A netbook does not have one and a laptop does, except in this case it does not. For reasons best known to themselves Dell has decided not to install a DVD Drive, probably to save money. Specs: CPU 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 RAM Included 3GB RAM Upgradable 5GB Hard Drive Size 320GB Hard Drive Speed 5,400rpm Hard Drive Type SATA Hard Drive Optical Drive Type Optical Drive Speed Display Size 14.1 Native Resolution 1366×768 Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce 9400M Video Memory 256MB Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth Mobile Broadband Operating System MS Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit with SP1) Ports (excluding USB) Display Port; Dual Headphone; Ethernet; HDMI; Microphone; USB/eSATA USB Ports 2 Warranty/Support One-year limited Size 13.2 x 9.0 x 0.8 inches Weight 4.4 pounds Priced at $749 Source [Laptop Mag] a 14" Laptops, 14z, dell, Dell Laptops, laptop, Laptop Reviews, Laptops by Size, new, studio

Lenovo T400s slim laptop

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:19:00 +0000

The wait is over and the Lenovo super slim laptop the T400s is now available at leading retailers, this is aimed at the middle of the market with a starting price as low as $1360, but this price will soon go up should the buyer want to add some extras. Base T400s specs (can be upgraded): Only 0.83-inches thick A 14.1-inch WXGA LED LCD 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SP9400 processor An Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics card 2 GB RAM 120 GB Low Halogen HDD 2 MP webcam multi-touch pad Optional DVD burner or Blu-ray player Express Card slot Windows Vista Business OS 6-cell battery Available at Amazon for $1599.99 Source [Tech Fresh] a 14" Laptops, 14" Laptops, Business Laptops, Good Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop by Brand, Laptop By Size, Laptop Deals, Laptop Design, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, Laptops by Size, Lenovo Laptops, Lenovo Laptops, levono, offers, slim, t400

The Dell studio 14Z out now

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:42:00 +0000

After being announced a couple of weeks the Dell Studio 14Z took the computer world by surprise, as this machine is designed for school use and therefore has been toughened up a bit and given a rubberised cover for of the drinks and things that they think are going to be marking the laptops cover. Specs: A 14″ screen in either 720p or 900p and 1280×720 & 1440×900 Pentium Dual core or Core 2 Duo options Up to 5GB of DDR3 RAM Up to 500GB HDD An 8-cell battery Good for up to six and a half hours 9400M graphics Available in Black Chain Link, Spring Green, Midnight Blue, Purple Plum, Ruby Red and Promise Pink Priced start at $649. Source [Tech Fresh] a 14" Laptops, 14" Laptops, 14z, dell, Dell Laptops, Dell Laptops, Good Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop by Brand, Laptop By Size, Laptop Design, Laptop Fun, New Laptops, schools, studio

LogicBuy offer Lenovo IdeaPad for $469

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 22 May 2009 02:20:00 +0000

This is a good time for offers and they are coming out thick and fast these days, this time it is LogicBUY who are offering the Lenovo IdeaPad Y450, this should be selling for $719 but with instant discount and another discount coupon the price has fallen to a reasonable $469. Specs: 14-inch LED backlit HD display with 1366 x 768 resolutions 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor An Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics A 3GB RAM A 250GB HDD Multi-touch pad Webcam DVD burner Wi-Fi Bluetooth Windows Vista OS Priced at $899 on Amazon now. Source [Tech Fresh] a 14" Laptops, 14" Laptops, discount, Good Laptops, ideapad, Interesting Laptops, Laptop by Brand, Laptop Deals, Laptop Deals, Laptop Reviews, Laptop Rumors, Laptops by Size, lenovo, Lenovo Laptops, Lenovo Laptops, y450

MSI announce slim X400 and X600

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 16 May 2009 01:16:00 +0000

MSI have just announced that they are launching new versions of the ultra slim laptop that could be compared to the Apple MacBook Air, the laptops are the 14″ X400 and the 15″ X600 they will both offer much more than the current 13″ X340 there is little more information around at the moment. MSI X Slim features: Powered by Intel’s Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (CULV) processors 16:9 ratios LED-backlit displays Blu-ray capable graphics when connected to an external drive With more battery options for both models – 8-cell for the X400 and a 9-cell for the X600 Not much information’s around about these laptops at the moment Source [Ubergizmo] a 13.1" Laptops, 13.1" Laptops, 14" Laptops, 14" Laptops, 15" Laptops, 15" Laptops, apple, ASUS Netbooks, Average Laptops, Interesting Laptops, laptop, Laptop Reviews, Laptops by Size, msi, MSI Laptops, slim

MSI getting ready for slim line launch

David Allen — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:00:43 +0000

The worse thing about finding a new machine on the market is that lack of information that is around and this is what has happened with the MSI X400 a fourteen inch slim laptop. From the images the laptop has a nice look to it, is has great lines and fantastic design. The information will be coming out as soon as the machine goes on show at the 2009 Computex in Taipei in Taiwan. There is only one real thing to come out about this new computer and that is that it is likely that it will be using the Intel Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (CULV) chip. Source [Tech Fresh] a 14" Laptops, cool, msi, MSI Netbooks, slim, x400

Review of the HP ProBook

David Allen — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:24 +0000

This is the much awaited for ProBook from HP, it comes in three different display sizes, 14”, 15.6” and 17.3” which just about covers all of the sizes that consumers really want from fourteen inch mini laptop size to large screen desk top style of the seventeen inch model. Currently there are only a couple of colours, red and black or shades of. In all this is smart machine but because it carries the HP logo the prices are slightly on the expensive size. Specs: Two colour schemes glossy black or matte merlot-red The 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch models have separate numeric keypads Wi-Fi is standard Bluetooth an option Some models have HDMI outputs Optional Blu-ray drives 14 inch and 15.6 inch models have 16:9 aspect widescreen displays Intel GMA X4500HD ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 chipsets Novell SuSE Enterprise Desktop 11 if wanted These new notebooks start from around $529 Source [Ubergizmo] a 14" Laptops, 15" Laptops, 17" Laptops, cool, hp, HP Laptops, laptop, pro

HP launches their Elite Book 6930p

David Allen — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:00:56 +0000

One of the most interesting points about this machine is the promise that the user will be able to get around twenty four hours worth of continued use on one charge of the battery, its completely unheard of that something like this even possible, but this is cool. HP has managed to cram in a whole host of features into this fourteen inch display unit, but they have managed to increase the way that the data transfer system works. HP claim that the overall performance of the machine is going to be by around fifty seven per cent, in fact on this machine it can run at around six times as fast. Source [Aving] a 14" Laptops, 24 hours, battery, elitebook, hp, HP Laptops

The Lenovo Idea Pad Y450 on sale now

David Allen — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:00:01 +0000

Could this be the laptop that businesspeople have been waiting for, it’s a fourteen inch laptop that offers a great bit of styling and the fact that it sports Intel’s Core 2 Duo processor, 4 Gb of RAM and a decent 320 Gb hard drive. This is another light and thin laptop, which makes it so good for travelling around with. Lenovo Idea Pad Y450 Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo processor Up to 4 GB RAM Max 320 GB hard drive 14.0″ LED backlit HD display (1,366 x 768 resolutions) Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD or NVIDIA GeForce G 105M 256MB Multi-touch pad DVD burner Dolby Home Theater audio Wireless, Bluetooth Windows Vista Priced at around $679. Source [PC Launches] a 14" Laptops, idea pad, lenovo, Lenovo Laptops, new, y450

Review of the Asus P80 with anti-theft security

David Allen — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:00:04 +0000

The main thing about the P80 from Asus is the fact that it comes with the brand new anti theft system from Intel. This is the technology that allows the user to remotely shut down the computer if it has been stolen, means that the machine cannot be used by the thief. Whether or not that is going to stop someone from stealing the computer who knows, there are probably people right now working on a way around it. Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo or Pentium CPU Up to 4GB of DDR2 memory Up to 320GB of hard drive space A DVD burner The P80A and P80Q models include the Intel GMA X4500MHD (with HD decoder) X4500M integrated graphics respectively The P80Vc has the NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS 512MB dedicated GPU 14 inch 1366 × 768 anti-glare LED backlight displays with a 16:9 aspect ratio. A 1.3MP web camera The Intel WiMAX/Wi-Fi Link 5100 Optional Bluetooth A 56k modem A Gigabit Ethernet LAN port Two USB ports A eSATA/USB combo port A 7-in-1 media card reader VGA output No prices yet Source [Tech Fresh] a 14" Laptops, anti theft, asus, ASUS Netbooks, intel, p80

Review of the new MSI GX403

David Allen — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:00:11 +0000

Anyone who wants to go gaming but often find that they are travelling around a lot of the time, will find that they need something a bit more portable, but because this is for gaming the machine is going to have to be a bit more beefy than the average mini laptop. This is where the MSI GX403 comes in, the makers think that this could be the smallest gaming laptop on the market and they could be right. Specs: A 3.5G (HSDPA) WWAN module U123T gets gifted with an integrated TV tuner The 14.1-inch (1,280 x 800) GX403 Sports a Core 2 Duo CPU NVIDIA’s GeForce GT 130M (512MB) graphics card Turbo Drive over clocking 4GB of system RAM Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi, HDMI output 4-in-1 card reader USB / eSATA sockets An optional Blu-ray drive No prices available Source [Electonista] a 14" Laptops, gaming, gx, mini laptop, msi, MSI Netbooks

Acer release a trio of laptops

David Allen — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:00:40 +0000

Another group of ultra thin laptops have been released, this time they are from Acer. The Aspire Timeline Super thin mini laptop, we say three models but it actual fact there are three versions of the same model, they just have different sized displays 13.3 inch, 14 inch and 15.6 inch. Looking at these smart looking machines it seems as if they could be giving the completion a run for their money. Specs The 3810T, 4810T and 5810T Core 2 Duo SU9400 CPU running at 1.4GHz Core 2 Solo SU3500 CPU 4GB of DDR3, which is upgradable to 8GB 500GB of HDD 80GB of SSD DVD Super Multi Drive Choice of a 13.3 inch, 14 inch or 15.6 inch LCD screens with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels Prices not announced yet Source [Tech Fresh] a 13.3" Laptops, 14" Laptops, 15" Laptops, acer, Acer Laptops, aspire, thin, timeline

Review of the new crocodile covered VAIO

David Allen — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:00:06 +0000

This is a special limited edition of the famous Sony VAIO laptop computer; initially you could be forgiven for thinking that this is a posh girl’s handbag before realising that it is a laptop and indeed and very fine one too. They are covered with crocodile skin, whether this is faux or real is anyone’s guess. However, if it is then there may be a few people who would not even want to touch it. Specs: A 14.1-inch LCD display with 1280 x 800 resolutions An Intel Core 2 Duo processor NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS graphics Up to 8GB RAM Up to 500GB hard drive Windows Vista OS Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth connectivity Laptop is covered with crocodile skin Available in three different colours including red, pink and brown Priced at $999 Source [Tech Fresh] a 14" Laptops, croc, limited edition, sony, Sony Laptops, vaio

Review of the Dell super rugged laptop

David Allen — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:00:46 +0000

Dell have made a few upgrades to the latitude range of laptops, the new version is the XFR has been armoured with what they are calling ballistic armour. It has been said that this machine can withstand the effects of hurricanes and even desert storm. Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo processor 256MB NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160m GPU A 14.1-inch WXGA display with anti-reflective surface Up to 8GB of memory Three USB ports FireWire connectors An eSATA port An Express Card slot A multi-media card reader Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity Source [Tech Fresh] a 14" Laptops, armour, bluetooth, Dell Laptops, desert storm, express card slot, intel core 2 duo, intel core 2 duo processor, latitude, multi media card, multi media card reader, nvidia, usb ports

MSI launch a range of CX laptops

David Allen — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:00:03 +0000

CeBIT is really coming into its own right now and it seems that all the major players are there with new kit to show off and MSI have not been a disappointment at all. These CX models offer three choices to the consumer, with displays measuring 14”, 16” and 17.3”. Specs: CX700, CX600 and CR400 weigh in at 3kg, 2.5kg and 2.2kg, respectively Come with 17.3″, 16″, and 14″ widescreen LCD displays Vivid Image Technology ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330 NVIDIA Geforce 8200MG Built-in combo optical drive 4-in-1 memory card reader Integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam Source [Engadget] a 14" Laptops, 16" Laptops, 17" Laptops, cebit, choices, laptops, memory card reader, mobility radeon, MSI Netbooks, nvidia, optical drive, vivid image technology

Laptop covers reviewed

David Allen — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:00:32 +0000

A lot of people like to put a cover on their laptops these days, it serves two purposes, first up it makes the laptop to cool as you have added your own individuality to it and secondly the cover protects the surface of the computer and so when you are looking to sell it on its is pretty good shape. These cover are from the London based Wrappz, they also produce covers for iPods, games consoles and other devices. However, what makes these covers so great is that they can be easily removed and used again if the user wants to. The company have plenty of designs to choose from, but for people who want to be really independent you can produce your own design. Source [Crunch Gear] a 14" Laptops, 15" Laptops, 16" Laptops, design source, games consoles, individuality, laptop, laptops, london

Dell gives an upgrade to 1410

David Allen — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:00:51 +0000

It may not be much but the Dell 1410 is a fairly user friendly machine and because of this there are millions of sales each year. To this end the company has decided to offer some upgrades to the 1410, they may not be anything special when compared to other machines that are available but never the less getting something extra is always a great thing, isn’t it? New features of the 14-inch laptop 2 GHz Core 2 Duo T6400 processor 2GB of DDR2 RAM WXGA display 250 GB of HDD storage space DVD burner 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Intel’s GMA X3100 graphic card Source [Mobile Whack] a 14" Laptops, 2gb, card source, dell, Dell Laptops, gb, graphic card, intel, laptop, storage space, wi fi

Review of the new Asus N81Vg Notebook

David Allen — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:00:54 +0000

Yet another new piece of equipment form Asus, they really are going to town on revamping their line of computers. Unlike a lot of the other computers in their range this one the N81Vg is aimed at the high end of the market. Features: 14″ LED backlit display with 1080p support Intel Core 2 Duo processors NVIDIA GeForce GT 120M GPU Up to 500GB hard drive Up to 4GB RAM DVD Super Multi drive Source [Ubergizmo] a 14" Laptops, 17" Laptops, ASUS Netbooks, hard drive, intel, intel core 2, intel core 2 duo, notebook, nvidia, processors

The eMachine eMD620-5133

David Allen — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:00:14 +0000

This is cool laptop that is light, slim and runs on Vista home basic, it has some nice features for a 14.1 inch display model, such as silver flashes along the front edge. There are only two USB ports, which is slightly disappointing, but what can you do. Features: This desktop features 2GB of DDR2 system memory enough to handle everyday computing needs. DDR2 is slightly faster than DDR, the previous standard in system memory. AMD employs HyperTransport technology, which works like a fully integrated front side bus that increases bandwidth, reduces bottlenecks and enables processors to work more efficiently. The end result is better performance. Processors search for the same data over and over. L2 caches keep this data neat, organized, and nearby so it can be retrieved more quickly. This 512KB L2 cache gives the processor a little boost. Priced at $430 Source [Cheap Laptops] a 14" Laptops, cheap laptops, emachine, eMachines Laptops, front side bus, laptop, usb ports

Acer launches the TravelMate 6493

David Allen — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:00:25 +0000

This the smaller version of the TravelMate 6593, it comes with a 14.1 display, but that is more or less where the similarities end, these machines are virtually the same apart from size. However, this machine does offer the travelling businessperson the opportunity to be out of the office but knowing that they can stay in touch and work, as they would have done in the office. Features of the Acer’s TravelMate 6493 Intel Core 2 Duo T8400 2.53GHz processor 3GB of memory 14.1-inch 1280 × 800 LCD screen 3D GMA X4500MHD graphics Acer Crystal Eye Webcam 5 in 1 card reader Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n DVD Super Multi DL burner 250GB hard drive Prices start at $1099 Source [Digitimes] a 14" Laptops, acer, Acer Laptops, eye webcam, hard drive, intel, intel core 2, intel core 2 duo, travelmate

AMD wants to go small

David Allen — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:00:33 +0000

Advanced Micro Devices is looking to produce a range of laptop, which are powered by their mobile chips. This announcement comes ahead of the CES in Las Vegas, which clearly means that there will be some sort of announcement at the show. This new platform is going to be known as Yukon, it will include small and affordable laptops that provide the full computer experience, and it will be like using a desktop but in a mini laptop sized device. These laptops will be light and ultraportable and have screen sizes of ten to fourteen inches. Source [CIO] [Gallery] a 10" Netbooks, 14" Laptops, advanced micro devices, ces, computer experience, laptop, laptops, las vegas, mobile chips, ultraportable, yukon

Lenovo to show Y650 at CES

David Allen — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:00:18 +0000

It may be the largest technology show on earth, but for Lenovo they are using the show to introduce their new range of slim lime note books of which there will be a fourteen Y450, fifteen Y550 and sixteen Y650 inch screen size laptops. There is little information coming out about the actual details of the machines, but there is some details on prices etc, the starting price will be around $829, while the sixteen inch display model will start at around $1,199. Source [Crave] [Gallery] a 14" Laptops, 15" Laptops, 16.4" Laptops, ces, display model, earth, laptops, lenovo, Lenovo Laptops, lime, note books, technology show

Dell release Studio 14

David Allen — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:00:16 +0000

This laptop is a cross between the fifteen inch Studio 15 and the 13.3 inch Studio XPS 13, but do not hold that against it, because although Dell machines are not the highlight of the laptop world for some people these new machines are well worth a look. As with most Dell’s there is the option to take this laptop to the limit with a 4 Gb worth of RAM and if required a dedicated ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450. Clearly, there is a 14.1 inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800; this is also backlit, which is convenient. Priced at around $700 Source [Trusted Reviews] [Gallery] a 14" Laptops, ati mobility, Dell Laptops, dell machines, gb, hd, highlight, laptop, mobility radeon

Lenovo Thinkpad T400 Review and Specs

andrew — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:14:29 +0000

The Lenovo Thinkpad is one of those laptops that really bridges the spectrum when it comes to cost and specs. The Thinkpad T400 is right in the middle of it all with a modest internal setup that’s great for business or heavier home computing, which should be expected for around $1,400 to $1,600. Right off the bat, the T400 offers one huge perk in switchable graphics, which means this machine can speed up your day to day computing and save battery life on the go with it’s lower power Intel GMA graphics set. But you won’t sacrifice higehr end video and graphics with the ATI Mobility Radeon setup wunning in sync with the Intel Core 2 Duo processor running at 2.53 GHz. Not too shabby. But, of course, all this bulky internal work brings up the weight. And, Lenovo hasn;t really caught on to the design trend. So, if you don’t mind a heavier, less attractive laptop for work, the T400 is perfect. But, for more specilaized home laptoping and for those with a design flair, keep looking, as there isn;t anything here you can;t find elsewhere. Operating System: Windows Vista Business Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 Processor Speed:2.53 … Continue reading →

eMachines eMD620-5777 Review and Specs

andrew — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:45:15 +0000

eMachines have always been the low-cost alternative. But now with netbooks flooding the market, eMachines needs to step up its game. So, the company is releasing a full sized laptop for less than $400. Is the eMD620 woth it? Let’s see. As a Best Buy exclusive, this notebook is subpar. An Athlon 2650e with 1.6 GHz won’t get you very far in the office of on the net and the low 1 GB of RAM will surely lead to slowdown within a year. Plus, the little thing us pretty ugly, sports low battery life and only has two USB ports. Overall you are looking at a bad netbook with the only advantage being a bigger screen. Why not go buy a real netbook insted? There is no reaosn for this laptop to exist. Boo. Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Processor: AMD Athlon 2650e Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz RAM: 1 GB Weight: 5.3 lbs. Display Size: 14.1 inches Graphics: ATI Radeon X1200 Storage Capacity: 160 GB Networking Options: 802.11 b/g Primary Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW/+R a 14" Laptops, 3 lbs, Acer Laptops, amd, battery life, best buy, emachines, laptop, Laptop Reviews, Laptop Specs, low battery, microsoft windows vista, microsoft windows vista home … Continue reading →

Lenovo Thinkpad SL400 Review and Specs

andrew — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:00:57 +0000

The counter-intuitive little brother to the Lenovo Thinkpad SL300, the Thinkpad SL400 offers some solid specs, but it might not be worth the trouble required to bring this $600 laptop up to snuff, and up to price, at slightly above $1000. Because the Thinkpad has become pretty standard across the board, you still get the Intel Core 2 Duo processor running at 2.26 GHz, and the non-too shabby NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS graphics setup for lighter, old-school gaming. But, what you don’t get is style or power. The SL400 is a sloppy looking standard laptop, and the smaller battery needs upgrading to a 9-cell, which adds to the price and the weight. Plus, the WiFi is dreadfully out of style, only supporting 802.11 a. Overall, this little laptop isn’t up to snuff in features. If you want a cheap laptop for casual business or home use, go with a netbook. If you want to have a desktop replacement, go with something more serious, because if you don’t you will end up adding options to this until you wish you would have. Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 Processor Speed: 2.26 GHz RAM: 2 … Continue reading →

Toshiba Satellite M305 review and specs

andrew — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:44:22 +0000

We took a look at the Toshiba Satellite E105-S1402 the other day, so I figured comparing the new Toshiba Satellite M305-S4835 specs might be appropriate. The M305, which runs about $1,050, is almost identical to it’s Best Buy cousin. However, the M305 is set up to be a little more powerful at home. Primarily, the M305 can be used as a home media center, with a nice display size and a reasonable processor setup. From what I can gather though, the M305 is two things; sort of standard and really adequate. And that’s great, right? For a smidgen over $1,000, you should expect a standard, adequate laptop. No frills here, but nothing huge missing, either. And while it’s sorting specs comparable with the more expensive MacBook, PC Magazine seemed unimpressed with the M305 in speed tests, making me wonder if there are better Mac beaters out there. Probably. The specs: Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 Processor Speed: 2 GHz RAM: 4 GB Weight: 5.5 lbs. Display Size: 14.1 inches Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Storage Capacity: 320 GB Networking Options: 802.11 n Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW Get more info at … Continue reading →