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R.I.P PC Magazine

andrew — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:36:36 +0000

It’s a sad day for the Laptop Pimp. One of his favorite print magazines, PC Magazine, will be pulling its mags off the news stands and taking it all online. The Ziff Davis glossy has been a mainstay in the computer news and review industry for 27 years. And while it isn’t over completely, say good by to reading it on the train or plane. According to AdAge, the magazine’s move to strictly online is a natural progression, as print advertising is falling and online readership is growing. And while the 7 print employees who lost jobs due to the decision probably don;t feel like it’s a natural progression, the numbers are there to support the news. How are we going to learn about what computer to buy if it requires a computer to check out PC Mag’s reviews? Seriously, though, the end of PC Magazine’s print edition is a step toward a new media market on the Internet, and we’ll just have to wait and see if there are any plans to expand or change the coverage offered by PC Mag as it develops its new strategy. So from us here at LaptopPimp, cheers to PC Mag‘s print edition. … Continue reading →

Thursday Laptop and Notebook Review and News Roundup

andrew — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:31:55 +0000

Best of the Net: Alexander Wolf wonders why anyone wants a new laptop: [U]nless you covet a new MacBook, you’re not crossing your fingers in hopes of finding a shiny new notebook computer under the tree. Smartphones, netbooks, and digital SLRs, definitely. But laptops? Yawn! Dan Costa wonders if Netbooks are the new notebooks: But can the netbook replace the notebook? Here at PC Magazine, we learn by doing, so I hit the road with netbook in tow. cNet names Sony’s 18″ laptop it’s home movie favorite: [I]magine our pleasant surprise to find the Vaio AW125 to be less expensive than the other 18-inch, Blu-ray equipped laptops we’ve seen. John Morris looks at Best Buy’s newest marketing ploy: According to Best Buy customers are looking for a decent-size display in a thin and lightweight laptop, a backlit keyboard and a standard two-year warranty. Otherwise, it’s a pretty slow day out there in notebook world. Send me your news tips and hacks if you have them. I always love to post user ideas! a alexander wolf, backlit keyboard, best buy, laptop, Laptop News, laptops, macbook, Netbook Reviews, notebook computer, notebooks, pc magazine, roundup

HP Pavilion dv5t Review

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:40:46 +0000

HP Pavilion dv5t is now available. I hope it doesn’t die a horrible death like my dv9000. I can’t believe HP still has no option for Windows XP, come on guys! This is BS! Type: Gaming, General Purpose, Media Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium RAM: 2 GB Weight: 6.3 lb Screen Size: 15.4 inches Screen Size Type: Widescreen Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce 8600M GT Storage Capacity: 250 GB Networking Options: WiFi 802.11n Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW via laptopfresh Other resources: Downd HP Pavillion dv5t Specs and Technical Details PDF from notebookreview.com HP Pavilion dv5t Review by PC Magazine HP Pavilion dv5t Review by Laptop Magazine a 2 gb, dual layer dvd rw, general purpose, graphics card, horrible death, hp, HP Laptops, hp pavilion, hp pavillion, laptop magazine, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, media operating system, microsoft, microsoft windows vista, microsoft windows vista home premium, networking options, nvidia, optical drive, pc magazine, storage capacity, technical details