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Review of the Shuttle X50

David Allen — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:00:46 +0000

The recently launched X50 from Taiwan based company Shuttle has been doing the rounds and it would appear that the all in one laptop and desktop computer could end up being a good hit providing that the company are able to produce enough to meet demand. Specifications FORM FACTOR All IN ONE PC PROCESSOR Intel Atom 330 CPU CPU on board CHIPSET Intel 945GC + ICH7 MEMORY DDR II 1GB (support up to 2GB) VGA Intel GMA 950 256 bit 3D engine with a powerful 400MHz core and DirectX 9 3D hardware acceleration Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 3.0 supports up to 224MB of Video memory AUDIO Realtek ALC662 5.1 Channel High Definition audio 2W x 2 Stereo speaker ETHERNET RTL8111C IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T specification compliant 10MB/s,100MB/s,1GB/s Support Wake-On-LAN function STORAGE INTERFACE 160G SATAII 5400rpm (support up to 600GB) BACK PANEL D-sub port x 1 Kensington lock DIMENSIONS 391.3x 327 x 36(mm) POWER 65W Power Adapter Input:100- 240V AC ACCESSORIES Quick Guide x 1 Driver CD x 1 65W Power Adapter x 1 Power cord x 1 LCD Panel 15.6″ 16:9 Wide Panel, 1366 x 768 pixels Touch screen Single touch OS Windows XP Home Edition (Support for … Continue reading →

Review of the Toshiba Satellite Pro L40 190

David Allen — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:00:14 +0000

Toshiba as a top brand are well known for their quality, which is why this machine is so interesting even though the display is only 15.4 inches it manages to fit in a GMA X3100 graphic processor to give crystal clear bright screen effect. This machine comes with a wide of software including ConfigFree, Connectivity Doctor, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba Disc Creator, Norton Internet Security 2007 (90 days subscription), and Ulead DVD Movie Factory for Toshiba, Toshiba DVD Player and Windows Vista Home Basic recovery DVD. Product Description Toshiba Satellite Pro L40-19O – C 540 1.86 GHz – 15.4″ TFT Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 27 cm x 3.7 cm Weight 2.8 kg Localisation United Kingdom System Type Notebook Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial Processor Intel Celeron 540 / 1.86 GHz Cache Memory 1 MB – L2 Cache RAM 512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) – DDR II SDRAM – 667 MHz ( 1 x 512 MB ) Hard Drive 120 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm Optical Storage DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM Display 15.4″ TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) – TruBrite Graphics Controller Intel GMA X3100 Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video … Continue reading →

The Rock Extreme 780 Q9000

David Allen — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:00:11 +0000

This is reckoned to be the first gaming laptop with the Centrino 2 installed and as such could be the fastest laptop of its kind around on the market. However, is the added worth the extra speed, the truth is no and it never going to be so, but for someone who has unlimited resources then yes go ahead. Features Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Mobile Processor Q9000, 2GHz / Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS 512Mb DDR3 / Hi-res WUXGA+ X-Glass rock logo 64 Bit Computing Yes Colour Black Dedicated/Shared Graphics Memory Dedicated Drive Speed 7200 Graphics Memory (Mb) 512 Graphics Memory Type GDDR3 HDD Capacity (GB) 250 Installed RAM (GB) 4 Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Optical Storage Dual-Format DVD/DL Processor Speed (GHz) 2 RAM Type DDR3 Display Standard WUXGA Laptop Display Size 17 Laptop Form Factor Laptop No of Processing Cores 2 Pointing Device TP Type of Battery Required Lithium-Ion Priced at Around $3,000 Source [Tech Radar] a 17" Laptops, graphics memory, hi res, lithium, lithium ion, memory type, processor intel, processor speed, Rock Laptops, rock logo

HP set to dazzle with the HDX

David Allen — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:00:10 +0000

HP have come a long way in recent years there kit is shiny and well worth a look, couple this with their prices which are not too bad for the type of machines that they are producing at the moment, with high gloss finishes. Features of the MPN FT210EA: Manufacturer’s Description HDX16-1005EA Premium Price at Launch $974 Features Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8400 processor / NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT 512MB VRAM Colour Black Dedicated/Shared Graphics Memory Dedicated Dimensions 378.5 x 33.2 x 335 Display Resolution 1920 x 1200 Drive Speed 5400 Graphics Memory (Mb) 512 HDD Capacity (GB) 320 Installed RAM (GB) 4 No. of USB Ports 4 Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Optical Storage Dual-Format DVD/Blu-Ray Processor Speed (MHz) 2.26 RAM Type DDR2 Weight (kg) 3.35 Built-in devices Webcam / Intel® WiFi Link 5100 / Integrated finger print reader Laptop Form Factor Laptop No of Processing Cores 2 Notebooks & Tablet PCs Display Size 16 Pointing Device TP Type of Battery Required Lithium-Ion Source [Tech Radar] a 16.4" Laptops, HP Laptops, lithium, optical storage, processor intel, processor speed, system windows, usb ports

ASUS Bamboo Series Early Reviews and Specs

andrew — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:05:47 +0000

Wow! I first talked about this Bamboo Asus laptop yesterday in the news roundup, and today I wanted to share some of the early specs. I guess this has been out in Taiwan for a while and it will be hitting the U.S. soon. All things considered, this is a massive little machine. The bamboo is more than just gimmick, and I think the specs speak pretty well for themselves. Plus, the bamboo makes this a really green computer. The pandas have been right about the stuff all along. It’s a little over 3 pounds, but has a 12.1″ display, up from the small 10″ displays. If you go to town on this and pick up the best options, you could have a nice looking wooden laptop. I can’t wait to see what pricing is. You’ll see a Intel Core 2 Duo, and an Nvidia GeForce graphics setup.: Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor Processor Speed: Depends RAM: 4GB Weight: 3.46 lbs Display Size: 12.1″ Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS External 256MB VRAM Storage Capacity: 320 GB Networking Options: Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5100 Primary Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Laye The Asus Website has … Continue reading →

Samsung R610 Review and Specs

andrew — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:49:28 +0000

The Samsung R610 continues the trend of good looking Samsung laptops. Plus, the $1050 laptop has some great specs to offer for the price. With a 2 GHz Intel Core Duo and 3 GB of RAM, the R610 is a solid home computer. At 6 pounds, it’s amazing the 16 display and internal setup don’t weigh it down more. But, at that size, are we leaving too much of the portability behind? Propably. And that’s the downfall of the R610. Because it’s larger and less portable, it doesnt stand out against otehr 16 inch laptops. It’s middle of the road, at best. But, that isn’t the end for the R610. This is a solid laptop with great design, so it’s worth comparing to your other 16″ choices. Don;t go rush and buy this laptop, but include it in the group to choose from. In the end, you’ll probably go with something else. But this is a good benchmark. Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2 GHz RAM: 3 GB Weight: 6 lbs. Display Size: 16 inches Graphics: Nvidia 9200M Storage Capacity: 250 GB Networking Options: 802.11 b/g/n Primary Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW/+R DL a … Continue reading →

Acer Aspire 6930G Review and Specs

andrew — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:09:31 +0000

The $1000 Acer Aspire 6930G is a great candidate for a home media machine. Offering an attractive design for an Acer laptop and combining some pretty stellar specs for the price point. The 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor will keep you app switching and the 16″ display and the Nvidia GeForce 9600M will allow for some minor gaming and great movie watching. Even without the Blu-Ray drive, this litlte laptop is powerful enough to get you through for a few more years. A little heavy at 7.2 pounds, the 6930G is a true laptop, so you can expect the full package here. Overall, at under $1000, you won’t beat the Acer for a simple home media machiene. Sure, there are better laptops out there. But this system is ready to go for a good price. If you’re eying it, go ahead and buy. Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 Processor Speed: 2 GHz RAM: 4 GB Weight: 7.2 lbs. Display Size: 16 inches Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 9600M Storage Capacity: 320 GB Networking Options: 802.11 a/g/n Primary Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW DL a 16.4" Laptops, acer laptop, Acer Laptops, attractive design, intel core 2, … 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 →

Gateway P-7811FX Review and Specs

andrew — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:15:45 +0000

The Gateway P-7811FX is Gateway’s first retail laptop available only through Best Buy. It’s a little older, but I thought it was worth taking a look at because its specs and design are really holding up against some really recent additions to the laptop market. Obviously, just by looking at it, you can see that the 7811FX fits right in with any number of current laptops in the design category. The orange piping is like totally right now. (Sorry.) But beyond looks, who are the specs on this $1,499 laptop? First, the 17-inch screen and the availability of a Blu-Ray drive make this a likely candidate for the center of a home media setup or a first-rate desktop replacement. The internal setup won;t have you gaming anytime soon, but reviews all over the web have found the Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB or Ram and the nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS to be substantial enough to cover your media needs. That includes solid load times for editing programs like After Effect and Photoshop. Overall, this slightly older Gateway notebook might be one of the best choices for the price this holiday season. Just because it’s a few months old, doesn’t … Continue reading →

MSI GX720 Review and Specs

andrew — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:01:17 +0000

MSI has made some fantastic notebooks, no one can deny that. For instance, the MSI Wind has been one of the most talked about netbooks out there. But when it comes to gaming machines, the Laptop Pimp was wondering how MSI stacks up. For that reason, I wanted to take a look at the MSI GX720, just one of a number of gaming setups from MSI. For starters, the GX720 looks great. The red-orange accents really make the laptop look fast and sleek. And, as it turns out, the speedy look translates to a speedy core, too. With a 2.5 GHz Intel Centrino 2 processor and 4 GB of RAM supporting a nVidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics card, you can’t really complain about speed. But, the Intel processor isn’t from the Extreme line and the graphics setup isn;t top of the line, either. Both are just suitable. And at 7 pounds, the GX720 is a pretty slim 17″ semi-gaming machine. And while this slightly older gamer may not last as a top gaming platform for too long, the media capabilities will keep it relevant for a while. Blue-Ray and HMDI support are present and accounted for. Overall, the GX720 is … Continue reading →

HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Edition Review and Specs

andrew — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:23:56 +0000

A few days back, the Laptop Pimp took a look at the HP Mini 1000 and he was pretty interested in the little netbook from HP. But, will the Vivienne Tam Edition of the Mini 1000 make the cut? Let’s find out. When it comes down to Specs, you are looking at the exact same computer as the normal Mini 100. The $150 price difference between the two machines is a matter of the case. This makes sense, seeing that Tam is a fashion designer, and this edition of the Mini has a beautiful red case with a flower detail. But the Pimp wants to know something. Do people buy it? Is a case worth $150? I mean, the Mini is a slick looking computer to begin with, and the red case is wonderful. But I’m not sure it’s worth the cash. If you are spending money on a netbook, you want a simple computer at a good price. The HP Mini’s $400 price point is perfect, offering a great XP-based system for a price far lower than a number of other netbooks. But, the Tam edition just adds cost for a product you want to be inexpensive to begin … Continue reading →

ASUS N10Jc Review and Specs

andrew — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:28:07 +0000

The new Asus N10Jc is a netbook. But, it’s unlike any netbook Asus has pumped out before. That’s because while it might be a $650 laptop with some pretty basic specs, there are a few ges hidden in the spec list that make it stand out. First, the N10Jc ships with a 6-cell battery, a nice option for netbook users who want to get off the couch and away from the power plug. Plus, little improvements like a 95% keyboard and a full set of ports are nice additions. Of course, this comes with a weight boost. But keeping withing the three ound target with 3.5 pounds is okay by me. That extra half a pound translates directly to battery life. Overall, PC Magazine was really impressed with the N10Jc, saying that for the price, it can’t really be beat in the netbook catagory: The line between netbooks and mainstream laptops blurs every time ASUS launches a new netbook. The N10Jc-A1 has some features worthy of an ultraportable: the six-cell battery, switching graphics, a fingerprint reader, and an HDMI port aren’t the usual netbook fare, and its slightly higher price is justified because of these additional features. But it’s branded … Continue reading →

Dell Studio 15 Review and Specs

andrew — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:58:07 +0000

As promised, today I’d like you to meet the Dell Studio 15 laptop, the latest offering from Dell. Jumping on the color bandwagon roughly half a decade years after Mac started the whole trend, Dell’s colorful lineup of Studio machines are nice to look at, but do they have the specs to stand up against the MacBook and all the great home media center options from otehr PC makers like Samsung? Well, let’s take a look. Starting between $599 and $849, the bare-bones system won’t quite cut it. For starters, the low end Studio 15′s ship with 6-cell batteries, and these days the demand for power makes me want to start with a 9-cell battery right off the bat. Plus, the 2 GHz processor speed is worth the couple hundred dollars. As soon as you start to customize, you’ll learn that to add color, you’re going to need to fork out $25 for a color and $75 for a design. And while color is nice, to make users pay for it seems a little silly. If there is only one color difference, like the black or white option, I can understand it. But if you are going to offer a … 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 →

Samsung Q310 Review and Specs

andrew — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:49:19 +0000

Comparable in a number of ways to the Lenovo ThinkPad SL300, the Samsung Q310 happens to some up a little short in the realm of business notebooks. First, a straight specs to price comparison between the two notebooks shows more power in the SL300 for less price. The $1,200 – $1,300 Q310 holds up when it comes to basic performance, sure. And the battery life is solid, if not spectacular like the SL300. Overall, it comes down to a direct price and spec comparison. While the Q310 won;t let you down on performance, it wont beat out the SL300 either. And while graphics may not be the most important option when it comes to business, Samsung offers no upgrade to the built-in Intel graphics setup. So, when other 13″ laptops with the same, or better, specs (the SL300) exist. Why go this way? the same thing could be said of other comparable laptops. If you really want to spend the extra couple hundred, why not get the extra features that are hot right now? If you are dropping $1,300, your keyboard better be backlit, for example. My advice, save the money and go with the Lenovo. What do you think? … Continue reading →

Gateway MC 7803u Review and Specs

andrew — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:16:40 +0000

A small step up from Dell in the low-price notebook market, Gateway has always been able to pack their laptops with some pretty decent specs. The Gateway MC-7803u is no exception. Hitting the street at $1000, the MC-7803u is a well designed, nice looking desktop replacement. With it’s Intel Duo T5800 and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 graphics set, it should be able to handle all you everyday home office and internet needs, as well as some basic gaming and editing. And while the MC-7803u isn’t blowing anyone away, it’s getting some good marks on the net. PC Magazine said the following in their review: Gateway has a long history of delivering powerful products at competitive prices, yet for the most part, design has been missing from its repertoire. Now Gateway has that, too—and at a good time, as the MC7803u now sits on retail shelves competing to catch the consumer’s eye. Overall, it’s a very handsome and decent-performing 16-inch laptop at a price that will make any frugal shopper happy. Laptop Magazine dinged the MC for missing a few little things, such as a blu-ray player, saying: The touch-sensitive controls aren’t for everyone, and it’s a tad bulky, … Continue reading →

Full Samsung X460 Reviews!

andrew — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:39:58 +0000

We covered the early reviews and rumors surrounding the Samsung X460, and it seems that today is the day the full reviews are starting to drop. There has been a lot of hype over this machine, so I’ve been excited to see what people are going to say about the pleasure box. So far, it seems good, with a few dissenters. In their full review, the gang at Laptop Magazine gave the X460 four stars and an editor’s choice award, saying: [T]his machine provides a good one-two punch of performance and battery life. We wish the nine-cell battery option cost less, and that Samsung offered integrated mobile broadband connectivity. Also keep in mind that you can’t configure this system to order; what you see is what you get. But overall the X460-44P is one of our favorite thin-and-light notebooks. Crunch Gear was less impressed, finding fault with the display setup: Samsung had me hooked until I saw that the big LCD only pushes out 1280 x 800 pixels, which, to me, defeats the purpose of having a screen that big. I may be in my late twenties but I can still see just fine. The specs again, in case you … Continue reading →

Acer Aspire 8930G Review and Specs

andrew — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:25:35 +0000

Sorry about the picture, but it seems for all the rage being created about the Acer Aspire 8930G, there are very few quality pictures of the high-end gaming machine out there. But, there is a lot of information and buzz about the specs, and a lot of people are talking about the 8930G’s gaming setup. Not only does the 8930 feature a super fast 7,200 rpm hard drive, the GForce 9700 GT graphics setup, 5.1 sound support and 18.4″ HD display make this case a bundle of gaming goodies. And at $1,699, the 8930G is reasonable in price without suffering on specs. Laptop Mag was impressed giving the 8930G four out of five stars, saying: The system’s powerful processor, improved graphics muscle, and striking design makes it one of the best desktop replacements around. There seems to be more good than bad about the 8930. There are a few complaints about the trackpad, but when is that news when it comes to notebooks? If you game with an Acer, let me know what you think in the comments. Check out some of the specs: Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz … Continue reading →

Toshiba Satellite E105-S1402 Review and Specs

andrew — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:42:58 +0000

Another laptop available through Best Buy, the Toshiba Satellite E105-S1402 is based on consumer research and the final product reflects that. Stylistically, the Satellite E105-S1402 has a funky finish case and a backlit keyboard. But more than that, it packs some solid specs for a under $2,000 notebook. However, some flimsy plastic and poor interior design pull down what could be a spectacular setup. The folks over at Laptop Mag had some nice things to say, with the overall verdict seeming a little “Good, but blah.” In fact, for comparable specs at a comparable price, they even suggested checking out a MacBook. I can see that. The basic specs: Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 Processor Speed: 2.26 GHz RAM: 4 GB Weight: 4.9 lbs. Display Size: 14.1 inches Graphics: Intel GMA 4500MHD Storage Capacity: 320 GB Networking Options: 802.11 a/g/n Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW For a complete specs breakdown and more info check with Toshiba’s website. a 14" Laptops, backlit keyboard, best buy, dual layer dvd rw, e105, Laptop Reviews, microsoft windows vista, processor intel, Toshiba Laptop, toshiba satellite

Alienware M17 Review and Specs

andrew — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:06:41 +0000

Get ready to game. But don’t get ready to move the 9.5 pound Alienware M17 around. For serious gamers wanting a serious laptop with almost limitless upgrade options, the new M17 is one piece of machine. While it’s not the best looking frame, as Alienware went back to old school cases, the M17 packs a punch on the inside with the basic setup of an Intel Core 2 Duo and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870. However, thats all just the beginning. The M17 offers dual processor and graphics setups for a price. cNet tested a version of the M17 with the following setup: Our test system includes dual ATI Radeon HD 3870 GPUs, 64-bit Windows Vista, 3GB of RAM, and a 7,200rpm 160GB hard drive for $1,999. Our review unit features a dual-core, Penryn-class Core 2 Duo P8400 processor. With that system, the reviewers found a lot to like about the notebook — mostly from a gaming standpoint. cNet reported trouble with the trackpad, but that shouldn’t be a problem for serious gamers who will bring a mouse to the party. Of course, on paper, the M17 looks like a very suitable gaming platform. But serious gamers won’t want to … Continue reading →

HP Mini 1000 Review and Specs

andrew — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:11:39 +0000

The netbook revolution continues here at LaptopPimp with a few words on the HP Mini 1000, a smart little netbook with standard netbook specs and price. Ringing in at around $400, the Mini 1000 is perfect for office and light Internet use. And because it’s from HP, you can expect a few bumps in the specs over traditional netbooks. Mainly the Mini 1000 is mobile broadband ready, making it stand out a bit above the competition. PC Magazine is pretty happy with the Mini 1000, saying it has reasonable battery life and a good setup for office work. The downside being a price boost for some pretty important added features, like a spinning hard drive. Operating System: MS Windows XP Home Processor: Intel Atom N270 Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz RAM: 1 GB Weight: 2.5 lbs. Display Size: 10.2 inches Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Storage Capacity: 60 GB Networking Options: 802.11 g Primary Optical Drive: External For more on the Mini 1000, head over to HP’s website. a 10.2" Netbooks, graphics media accelerator 950, HP Laptops, intel graphics media accelerator, intel graphics media accelerator 950, internet use, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, mini 1000, Netbook Reviews, processor intel, windows xp … Continue reading →

Samsung X460 Early Review and Rumors

andrew — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:12:06 +0000

The folks over at Laptop Magazine got their hands on the new Samsung X460 ultra-portable notebook this week. And much to the chagrin of the Engadget crew, Laptop Mag has a hands-on video and some early thoughts on the machine. It seems the X460 has a lot to offer, and with a starting price of $1,700, that means lots of specs for even more value. The Intel Pentium Duo P8400 will help boot Vista faster. The huge 14.1″ display is getting point all over the net for its brightness and clarity. Plus, the sleek design makes it a nice notebook to look at. Overall, it looks like this will stack up to be one fantastic machine. While thare is a lot of good, Laptop Mag has a little about what’s missing, saying: Although the X405 isn’t really lacking in the features department, it is missing some things that other premium notebooks have. For example, many business portables have integrated mobile broadband (at least as an option). However, it’s easy to add a plug-in modem to the ExpressCard slot. The lack of Firewire may irk some but we could care less, since most camcorders now have USB connectivity. A Blu-ray drive … Continue reading →

Voodoo Envy 133 Specs and Review!

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:20:42 +0000

The Voodoo Envy 133 is a great performance, minimalist laptop you can get. Here’s VooDoo Envy 133 unboxed video (thanks to engadget): Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Specs: CASING • Carbon fiber with custom micro-weave design DIMENSIONS • Width (cm): 32.2 = 12.65 inches • Depth (cm): 23= 9.04 inches • Height front & rear (cm): 1.79 = .70 inches • Weight starting at: 1.53Kg = 3.373 lbs. (with SSD & battery) PROCESSOR • Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo processor SP7700 (1.8 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) • Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo processor SP7500 (1.6 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) DISPLAY • 13.3″ WXGA High-Definition Widescreen LED Backlit Display (1280×800) • Ambient light sensor USER INTERFACE • Large touchpad with multiple finger tracking, supporting chiral scrolling, pinch and momentum gestures • LED backlit Keyboard • Proximity sensor for touchpad disable GRAPHICS • Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (shared) HDD • 64GB Solid State drive or 80G HDD 4200RPM EXTERNAL ODD • ID coordinated • External slot-load eSATA Super Multi drive • Dual format DVDRW, including both +R and -R in … Continue reading →

MSI Launches EX300 Launched!

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:06:53 +0000

MSI launches theiw new 13.3″ MSI EX300 laptops with red or blue color options. Here’s the specs: Processor Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor Operation System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Chipset Intel® PM45 Express Chipset Display 13.3″ TFT WXGA ACV Display (1280X800) Hard Disk Drive 160 / 250 /320 GB SATA Optical Drive DVD Super-multi/ Blu-Ray DVD Memory Type DDR2 667/800Mhz Config DDR2 SO-DIMM x 2 slot Maximum 4GB VGA Controller ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 3450 VRAM DDR3 256 MB Express Card 1 Communication LAN 10/100/1000 GB LAN Bluetooth Bluetooth V2.0+EDR(Optional) Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n Card Reader 3-in-1 Mic-in/Headphone out 1 /1 USB 2 HDMI 1 RJ45 1 E-SATA(USB Combo) 1 Speaker 2 Battery 4 / 8 Cells Keyboard 87 keys Power 90W Dimension (WxDxH) 303x231x24-30mm Weight (with battery) 1.9 Kg(including 4cells battery) Other features 2.0 M Pixels Web Cam/ FingerPrint Redaer 【Taipei】MSI today announces a new model to its line of notebook, the MSI EX300. The MSI EX300 has incorporated the concept of athleticism into the modern world of notebook computer, packing it with excitement and energy. The simple and yet fluid body design adapted the idealism of “Athletic DNA” and “Mobile Technology”, making the EX300 the leader of fashionable … Continue reading →

First Review – Sony VAIO FW!

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:29:51 +0000

Here’s a cool review of the new Sony VAIO FW: * Screen: glossy 16.4″ 1600 x 900 display * Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 (2.53GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB Cache) * Memory: 4GB RAM * Storage: 320GB HDD (5400rpm) * Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW / BD-R DL * Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n * Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 w/ 256MB * Built-in web camera * Battery: 4400mAh Li-Ion Battery * Dimensions: 15.12″ x 1.14″-1.45″ x 10.27″ (38.4cm x 2.9-3.7cm x 26.1cm) * Weight: 6.83 lbs (3.1kg) * Retail Price: $2,149 via notebookreview a 11a, 1cm, ati mobility, bd, cache memory, camera battery, dl, intel core 2, intel core 2 duo, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, li ion battery, mobility radeon, optical drive, processor intel, sony, Sony Laptops, sony vaio, storage, web camera

The Ultaportable 13.1″ Sony Vaio Z is Also Out!

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:44:14 +0000

At 13.1 inches, the Sony Vaio Z is no match in size for mini-notebooks but it does pack plenty of power and sleekness to get most jobs done right. Here’s the specs: 2.26Ghz (P8400) – 2.53Ghz (P9500) Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology 1066Mhz Front Side Bus Speed 3MB – 6MB L2 Cache Up to 128GB (64GBx2) Solid State Drive, Ultra ATA with RAID technology Up to 320GB hard disk drive available Up to 4GB DDR3 SDRAM G-Sensor™ Shock Protection on hard disk drive models only Estimated Battery Life: Up to 6 hours (standard capacity battery) Up to 9 hours (large capacity battery) Power Requirements: 100W + 10% Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality ExpressCard® 3/4 slot SD™ memory card slot QWERTY keyboard, 82 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone Electro-Static touch pad Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Trusted Platform Module(TPM) TCG Ver 1.2 compliant Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Protocol 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11) Wireless LAN: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n) Wireless WAN—Sprint® Mobile Broadband Service Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® technology a 100base tx, capacity battery, drive models, eye camera, front side bus, intel core 2 duo … Continue reading →

Acer Aspire 8920G-934G64Bn is a Long Name for a Laptop!

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:26:18 +0000

Acer Aspire 8920G-934G64Bn is a Long Name for a Laptop. Regardless, here’s the specs for this guy: Features Processor: Intel 2.5GHz Core 2 Duo T9300/ Graphics Chipset: nVidia GeForce 9650M GS/ 64 Bit Computing Yes Bluetooth Yes Chipset Type Intel P965 Express Colour Black/Silver Connectivity 3.5mm Input, 3.5mm Output, HDMI Output, Infrared, RJ-11, RJ-45, USB 2.0, VGA Data Link Protocol 802.11a/b/g Databus Speed 800 Dedicated/Shared Graphics Memory Dedicated Dimensions 441 x 300 x 44 Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 Display Type Super TFT Drive Speed 5400 Graphics Memory (Mb) 512 HDD Capacity (GB) 640 Infrared Yes Installed Cache Memory (MB) 6 Installed RAM (GB) 4 Operating System Windows Vista Ultimate Optical Storage Dual-Format DVD/Blu-Ray Processor Speed (GHz) 2.5 RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM Weight (kg) 4.1 Battery Life 2.5 Built-in devices Stereo speakers, subwoofer, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial Display Standard WUXGA Notebooks & Tablet PCs Display Size 18.4 Pointing Device TP No of Processing Cores 2 via laptopfresh – techradar a Acer Laptops, battery life, cache memory, cores, display resolution, drive speed, dual format, graphics memory, guy features, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, link protocol, optical storage, pointing device, processor intel, processor speed, ram type, stereo speakers, system windows, tablet pcs, … Continue reading →

Voodoo Envy 133 is the thinnest “PC” Laptop!

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:10:25 +0000

Voodoo Envy 133, just launched, claims to be the world’s thinnest laptop. Well I think not, it doesn’t stand up to the MacBook as shown here: Nice try though, but we think it does qualify as the thinnest “PC”-based laptop. via techeblog – engadget – journaldugeek Here’s the specs: CASING Carbon fiber with custom micro-weave design DIMENSIONS • Width (cm): 32.2 = 12.65 inches • Depth (cm): 23= 9.04 inches • Height front & rear (cm): 1.79 = .70 inches • Weight starting at: 1.53Kg = 3.373 lbs. (with SSD & battery) PROCESSOR • Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo processor SP7700 (1.8 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) • Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo processor SP7500 (1.6 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) DISPLAY • 13.3″ WXGA High-Definition Widescreen LED Backlit Display (1280×800) • Ambient light sensor USER INTERFACE • Large touchpad with multiple finger tracking, supporting chiral scrolling, pinch and momentum gestures • LED backlit Keyboard • Proximity sensor for touchpad disable GRAPHICS • Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (shared) HDD • 64GB Solid State drive or 80G HDD 4200RPM EXTERNAL ODD • ID coordinated • External slot-load eSATA Super Multi drive • … Continue reading →

Gateway M151X Artic Bloom Laptop

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 27 May 2008 00:04:00 +0000

The Gateway M151X Artic Bloom Laptop was launched. From what we can tell, this is one horrible laptop you don’t want to buy since it comes with Vista with only 2GB of memory. We’d do a more comprehensive analysis but by doing our 3 seconds look at the specs and the $849.99 price tag (for the most basic setup), the Gateway M151X has horrible specs. FIrst, look at their 15.4″ LCD display which boast 1280×800 pixel maximum resolution, is that a joke? Even most laptops off the shelve come with 1400×1050 pixels. If you are gonna buy this laptop for your 6 year old, it might be a good buy but otherwise, just stay away! Here’s the specs: Processor Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor2 T5450 (1.66GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache) Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (32-bit) Memory 2048MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2-1024MB modules) Hard Drive 250GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive w/ 8MB cache4 Chassis Intel® PM965 Chipset and ATI Mobility™ Radeon® HD 2400 XT with 256MB Dedicated Graphics Memory Display 15.4″ WXGA Ultrabright TFT Active Matrix (1280 x 800 max. resolution) Wireless Network Integrated Intel® 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wireless Networking Bluetooth Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR Web Camera Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Web … Continue reading →

ASUS Launches Premium Leather Notebook U2E

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:34:20 +0000

ASUS launches its premium leather notebook U2E in Korea. It’s impressive with a finger print security and the notebook weighs less than 3 pounds! Will they have a US version soon? Here are specs: Model: U2E-1P069C Processor: Intel Core2 Dual Processor U7600 (1.2GHz) 2MB On-Die L2 Cache, FSB = 533MHz OS: Windows Vista Home (Korean) Main Chipset: Intel GM965 Memory: DDRII-667 3GB(1GB + 2GB) HDD: 32GB SSD ODD: DVD-Super Multi (Dual layer) Display: 11″ Graphic Chipset: Intel GM965 Network: 10/100/1000 Mbps Realtek Fast Ethernet Controller Wifi: Intel WiFi Link 802.11 a/b/g/n (Kedron) Card reader: 8-in-1(MMC, SD, MS, MS-Pro, xD card slot, mini-SD, MS Duo, MS- Interface: VGA x1, USB x3, Audio jack x2, Headphone-out / Mic-in, RJ-45, PC Card Type: PCI Express Card Bluetooh: Bluetooth v2.0+EDR Camera: 35M Pixel video camera Audio: Interal Azalia compatible audio chip, Internal speakers/microphone Security: Finger Print, TPM v1.2 Battery: 6-cell Li-Ion, 4800mAh / 추가 3-cell Li-Ion, 2400mAh Size(W x D x H): 277 x 194 x 25~29mm Weight: 1.25 ~ 1.299Kg (Using 3-cell) ~ under 3 pounds via Aving a 3gb, ASUS Netbooks, cell li, chipset intel, dual layer, dual processor, fast ethernet, finger print, graphic chipset, intel core2, interface vga, internal speakers, kedron, … Continue reading →