Showing posts with label Laptops-Computer. Show all posts
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Friday, March 4, 2011

Compaq Presario CQ62-410US Notebook Review

Ladies and gentlemen, today we talk about Compaq Presario CQ62-410US, which is a 15.6-inch laptop features a 2.2GHz Intel Celeron Processor 900 (1MB cache), 2GB DDR3 RAM, and 250MB SATA hard drive ( 5400 rpm). The laptop sports a 15.6-inch diagonal High Definition HP BrightView LED display at 1366 x 768 resolution, Intel high definition graphics with up to 1695MB video memory.
Compaq Presario CQ62-410US Specifications :

* Intel Celeron Processor 900
* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* 15.6-inch diagonal High Definition HP LED BrightView Display (1366 x 768)
* 2GB DDR3 Memory (RAM)
* 250 GB (7,200 rpm) SATA Hard Drive
* 5.50 lbs Weight
* 14.72″ x 9.70″ x 1.25″/ 1.44″ (W x D x H)
* Up to 4.5 hours Battery Life
* Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN
* LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD ± R / RW with Double Layer Support Optical Drive
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M (shared) with up to 797MB graphics memory
* HP Imprint finish in textured matte black

- Dell Adamo 13 Notebook, new specs and price
- Dell XPS 17 with Intel Sandy Bridge and GeForce GT 450M
- Acer Aspire TimelineX Series with New Processor
- Asus NX90 Review
- Toshiba NB520 and NB500 Harman Kardon Netbooks

Source [http://thinklaptops.net/2011/02/compaq-presario-cq62-410us-notebook-review/]

Apple MacBook Pro MC723LL/A Laptop Review and specs

Apple MacBook Pro MC723LL/A Laptop Review and specs
The more beautiful the more it is not liking the look left look right Or that the next behind it to Apple MacBook Pro MC723LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop.You will pass a seminar on innovation, a portable computer. The development of both the shape and consumer electronics industries. The competition is not leading acer, asus, dell other. Apple kept the same price as before (from $ 1,799 to $ 2,199 as configured)

Apple MacBook Pro MC723LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop Features :

* 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor
* 750 GB Hard Drive, 8x DVD/CD SuperDrive, 4 GB DDR3 RAM
* 15.4 inch LED-backlit display, 1440-by-900 resolution
* AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
* High Speed Thunderbolt Port, FaceTime HD Camera, Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard

Source [http://puedzablog.com/apple-macbook-pro-mc723lla-15-4-inch-laptop-review.html]

- Mouse Computer LuvBook T Sandy Bridge-powered Notebook
- OLPC XO-1.75: touchscreen and ARM processor
- GammaTech D12C rugged convertible notebook
- Toshiba NB520 and NB500 Harman Kardon Netbooks
- Little is Ciamik, Toshiba NB205 Netbook

Thursday, March 3, 2011

HP G62-B28SA - 4GB memory & 500GB hard drive review

HP G62-B28SA - 4GB memory & 500GB hard drive review
The HP G62-b28SA laptop has the dual-core AMD Athlon™ II X2 P340 Processor at its heart, and runs the 64-bit Microsoft Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium operating system. A roomy 500GB hard drive provides generous storage space for a sizeable multimedia collection, whilst 4GB of RAM ensures a smooth performance for multitasking and demanding applications.

HP G62-B28SA 4GB memory & 500GB hard drive Feature and Specs :

Processor :
AMD Athlon™ II X2 P340 Processor
- 2.2 GHz
- 1.8 GHz HT (3600 MT/s)
- 2 x 512 KB L2 Cache
- Dual-core

Operating System : Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit

RAM
- 4GB installed DDR3 RAM
- Supports up to 4GB maximum RAM

Graphics card : Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
- up to 1695 MB total available graphics memory

Screen type : LCD widescreen

Screen resolution
- WXGA
- 1366 x 768

Screen size : 15.6"
Screen features
- LED backlight
- HP BrightView display

Hard drive : 500GB SATA hard drive

Optical disk drive : LightScribe SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

Memory card reader :
Yes, 5-in-1 (Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro or xD Picture cards)

USB : 3 x USB 2.0
FireWire : No

Modem/Ethernet : Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ45 port)
Wi-Fi : 802.11 b/g/n WLAN
Bluetooth : No
Video interface :
1 x HDMI
1 x VGA
Audio interface :
Stereo headphone-in
Microphone-out

TV output
1 x HDMI (digital video/audio)
1 x VGA (analogue video)

Extension card slot : No
Sound : Altec Lansing speakers
Webcam : Yes, 1.3 megapixels

Keyboard & Mouse : Full size keyboard with One touch launch keys and Action keys
Touch Pad with On/Off button and 2-way Scroll pad support.

Battery
- 6-cell lithium-ion battery
- Up to 4.75 hours battery life

Accessories included : Power cable, AC adapter, battery, documentation

Software included
- Recovery partition (including possibility to recover system, applications and drivers separately)
- Optional re-allocation of recovery partition
- Recovery CD/DVD creation tool
- Symantec™ Norton Internet Security™ 2011 (60 days live update)
- Notebook Help & Support
- HP Setup, HP Advisor, HP Support Assistant, Omnifone MusicStation, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Cyberlink Power DVD, Cyberlink YouCam, Windows Live™ Applications, HP Games Console with hours of free game play
- Norton Online Backup (30-day trial)
- Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Windows® Live Messenger, Adobe® Reader, Adobe® Flash Player
- Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded (This PC is preloaded with reduced-functionality versions of Word® and Excel® that include advertising. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key to activate full-featured Office software on this PC)

Size : 374 (W) x 246 (D) x 31.8-36.8 (H) mm
Weight : 2.20 kg

Source [http://www.dixons.co.uk/gbuk/hp-g62-b28sa-white-laptop-08702313-pdt.html]

- Dell Adamo 13 Notebook, new specs and price
- Acer Aspire 5745DG 3D specifications with Nvidia GeForce GT 425M
- ASUS N53JF-XE1 Review
- Toshiba Launches Laptops with 2nd Gen Intel Core “Sandy Bridge”
- Sony VAIO VPCYA19FJ Notebook 11.6-inch Display

HP Pavilion dv7-4183cl Review and Specs

HP Pavilion dv7-4183cl Review and Specs
Whenever a company updates a laptop with faster parts, without rises the price, it deserve recognition. HP has done just that with the dv7-4183cl, a costco laptop. Its many features and gorgeous metalic design are carried over from the previous version, the HP Pavilion dv-74083cl. The dv7-4183cl also boast a faster Core i5 processor, 6GB of DDR3 memory, 500GB Hard drive (7200 rpm), and Blue-ray drive. For this reason, the dv-4183 cl unseats the dv-4083cl.

17.3 inch widescreen is quite enormous for laptop, and it has 1600×900 resolution, so higher than most laptop offer. The chiclet-style keyboar brings the pleasant experience when typing, and there’s also a full size numeric keypad. The HP Pavilion dv7 4183cl is the best in its class, because it’s willing to take performance to the next level without jacking up the price.

HP Pavilion dv7-4183cl specs :

2.53 Ghz intel Core i5-460M Proc; 6 GB DDR3 RAM; 500 GB Hard drive; Intel GMA HD, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 graphics; 17.3 inch widescreen; 7 Pounds; Blue-ray optical drive; Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium.

Source [Indolaptops.blogspot.com]

- OLPC XO-1.75: touchscreen and ARM processor
- Dell XPS 17 with Intel Sandy Bridge and GeForce GT 450M
- Compaq Presario CQ56-115DX Review
- Samsung RF510 laptop review 2011
- Asus Eee PC 1201PN laptop Review 2011

HP Pavilion dv6-3210us Gaming Laptops Review

HP Pavilion dv6-3210us Gaming Laptops Review
HP Pavilion dv6-3210us 15.6-Inch Entertainment Notebook PC – Silver

Product Features

* VISION Technology from AMD with AMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile Processor N660 (3a)
* 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 DIMM) Max supported = 8GB
* 500GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA) with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (7)
* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (1)
* ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 Graphics with 128MB Display Cache Memory with 128MB DDR3 (sideport memory) with up to 2045MB total graphics memory (6)

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 3 GHz AMD Mobile Athlon 64
* Number of Processors: 2
* RAM: 4 MB
* RAM Type: SODIMM

Hard Drive

* Size: 500 GB
* Type: Serial ATA

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 20.5 inches, 4.3 inches, 13.6 inches
* Weight: 10.1 pounds

Product Description
Get the notebook that keeps up with your busy life. It’s always showtime with the HP Pavilion dv6-3210us Entertainment Notebook PC. Watch DVDs on the 15.6-inch diagonal High-Definition LED display, plus video chat in low-light environments using the integrated HP webcam. Browse the Web using built-in Wi-Fi and enjoy your favorite music in premium sound with Dolby Advanced Audio. You can also store thousands of files directly on the hard drive for easy access. This HP laptop has HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection to help prevent data loss. The HP Pavilion dv6-3210us Entertainment Notebook PC has great style inside and out. Show off your bubbly personality with the HP Imprint finish with the link design in champagne. Burn custom labels onto CDs and DVDs using LightScribe Technology and transfer photos from a memory card directly to your HP laptop using the digital media reader. Count on VISION technology from AMD for exceptional multitasking and energy efficiency. With integrated ATI Mobility Radeon HD video graphics, play games and view photos in sharp detail.

- Acer Aspire 5745DG 3D specifications with Nvidia GeForce GT 425M
- ASUS N53JF-XE1 Review
- Toshiba Launches Laptops with 2nd Gen Intel Core “Sandy Bridge”
- Sony VAIO VPCYA19FJ Notebook 11.6-inch Display
- Toshiba NB500, NB520 Announced

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Toshiba Dynabook R731 Sandy Bridge Laptop

Toshiba Dynabook R731 Sandy Bridge Laptop
Beside the Toshiba Dynabook Qosmio D711 All-in-One desktop PC, Toshiba has also unveiled another Sandy Bridge powered machine in Japan, the Toshiba Dynabook R731. The new laptop is available in four models – the Toshiba Dynabook R731/39B, the Toshiba Dynabook R731/37B, the Toshiba Dynabook R731/36B, and the Toshiba Dynabook R731/16B.

The high-end Toshiba Dynabook R731/39B laptop is boasts a 2.50GHz Intel Core i5-2520M processor, Intel HM65 Express chipset, 4GB of RAM (up to 8GB), 128GB SSD, and a DVD burner. New Toshiba Dynabook R731 notebook is packs a 13.3-inch widescreen LED display with resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels,

It is pre-loaded with Windows 7 Professional OS. The Toshiba Dynabook R731 notebook is equipped with one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, WiMAX, HDMI output, D-Sub, SDXC memory card slot, ExpressCard/54 slot, fingerprint reader, and built-in TPM security chip.

Dimensions of Toshiba Dynabook R731 with a 92AA battery (enabling up to 18 hours of run time) are 316 x 227 x 18.3 ~ 40.9 mm and weight about 1.44kg.

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- Dell XPS 17 with Intel Sandy Bridge and GeForce GT 450M
- Compaq Presario CQ56-115DX Review
- Samsung RF510 laptop review 2011
- Asus Eee PC 1201PN laptop Review 2011
- New Gadgets Asus G53SW and G73SW with Sandy Bridge and GeForce GTX 460m

Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 Sandy Bridge Laptops

Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 Sandy Bridge Laptops
Dell has recently refreshed its entertainment notebook series, the Dell XPS 15 and the Dell XPS 17. Both portable machines are based on Intel 2nd Generation Core ‘Sandy Bridge‘ processors.

The Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 notebooks are packs new Nvidia GeForce 500M series GPU and 3D-capable screen (optional) for Dell XPS 17.

The Dell XPS 15 L502x has a 15.6-inch screen size, while the Dell XPS 17 L702x has 17.3-inch. Both Dell XPS notebooks come with optional for Nvidia Optimus switchable graphics, full HD display resolution, Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) technology, and built-in TV tuner.

The Dell XPS 15 L502x and 17 L702x will be sale for start price at $1,049.99 and $899.99 respectively.

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- ASUS N53JF-XE1 Review
- Toshiba Launches Laptops with 2nd Gen Intel Core “Sandy Bridge”
- Sony VAIO VPCYA19FJ Notebook 11.6-inch Display
- Toshiba NB500, NB520 Announced

Lenovo Thinkpad L520 Notebook Review

Lenovo Thinkpad L520 Notebook
Beside the Lenovo Thinkpad W520 powerful laptop, Lenovo has also unveiled a new Thinkpad L series notebook called the Lenovo Thinkpad L520. The new laptop is optional WiMAX connectivity.

The Lenovo Thinkpad L520 notebook is sports a 15.6-inch HD anti-glare LED display with resolution of 1600 x 900 pixel, 720p HD webcam, Express card slot, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity.

New Lenovo L520 is boasts an Intel Core i3 or i5 processor, Intel HM65 chipset, ATI Mobility Radeon 565v graphics card, up to 8GB DDR3 RAM, 128GB of solid state drive (SSD) or a 500GB hard drive (HDD) with Window 7 Professional OS pre-loaded.

There are four USB 2.0 ports, eSATA port, a media card reader, and 6- or 9-cell battery. New Lenovo Thinkpad L520 notebook is expected start price at $719 and will be available starting in March 2011.

Source

- Compaq Presario CQ56-115DX Review
- Samsung RF510 laptop review 2011
- Asus Eee PC 1201PN laptop Review 2011
- New Gadgets Asus G53SW and G73SW with Sandy Bridge and GeForce GTX 460m
- Dell Adamo : cheaper and more powerful than a MacBook Air

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Asus U41JF-A1 Laptop Review, Features and Price

Asus U41JF-A1 Laptop
Asus U41JF-A1 laptop is a slim 14 inch laptop with solid performance and excellent graphics. The battery life is very good and this laptop will just cost you as much as a MacBook.

Asus U41JF-A1 laptop is powered by an Intel Core i3 i3-380M / 2.53 GHz processor and has a Mobile Intel HM55 Express chipset. The RAM is a DDR3 SDRAM of 4/8 GB (Max). This machine has a 500GB – Serial ATA-150-5400 rpm Hard Drive and optical Drive is a DVD RW/ DVD-RAM. You will have a 4 in 1 card reader in this laptop.

Talking about the Display which is a 14 inch TFT active matrix having LED backlit and maximum resolution of 1366×768 pixels (WXGa). Asus U41JF-A1 has an integrated 0.3 megapixel webcam. The battery is an 8 cell 5600mAh which has a run time of upto 10 hours. Asus U41JF-A1 is powered by windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Price: $849

Asus U41JF-A1 Laptop

Asus U41JF-A1 Laptop

Asus U41JF-A1 Laptop
- Toshiba Launches Laptops with 2nd Gen Intel Core “Sandy Bridge”
- Sony VAIO VPCYA19FJ Notebook 11.6-inch Display
- Toshiba NB500, NB520 Announced
- Lenovo Ideapad S100 review
- Impressive looking Samsung Sliding PC 7 Series pops out

Monday, February 7, 2011

HP Pavilion dm4-1165dx feature and Specifications

HP Pavilion dm4-1165dx
If you’re looking for a light laptop that doesn’t sacrifice screen real-estate for a lighter load, then the 14-inch HP Pavilion dm4-1165dx ($779.99 list), a Best Buy laptop, might be what you’re looking for. Combining a solid feature set with great battery life and good media performance, this mainstream laptop should rank high on your list.

Design
HP has started to integrate aluminum casing into their laptop design. The dm4-1165dx’s aluminum casing stands out from other similar aluminum-clad systems, like the MacBook Pros ($1,199 direct, 4 stars), with its unique laser-etch design. The pattern flows on the exterior and palm rest of the dm4-1065dx, similar to the dm4-1173cl ($900 list, 4 stars). The dm4-1165dx also weighs the same as the dm4-1173cl at 4.3 pound, and is minutely lighter than the Asus U45Jc-A1 (4.7 pounds).
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The 14-inch widescreen has a 1,366-by-768 resolution, standard for its class. However, if you want to bump up your pixels while still maintaining a 14-inch size, the HP Envy 14 ($1,286 direct, 4 stars) has a 1,600-by-900 resolution, but it will cost you.

Specifications :

Type
General Purpose, Media
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor Speed
2.4 GHz
Processor Name
Intel Core i5-450M
RAM
4 GB
Weight
4.3 lb
Screen Size
14 inches
Screen Size Type
widescreen
Graphics Card
Intel GMA HD
Storage Capacity (as Tested)
500 GB
Networking Options
802.11n
Primary Optical Drive
Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW

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The keyboard is full-sized and in the chiclet style, each key an isolated square. The touchpad is an all-in-one, where the buttons are integrated. HP’s touchpads have been known for their jumpy nature and this one is no different. I found that the one-click touch navigation method helped resolve the issue.

Features
The HP dm4-1065dx comes with all the standard connections: HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, two USB 2.0 ports, an eSATA/USB combo port, 5-in-1 media card reader, and headphone and mic jack. There’s also a dual-layer DVD drive. As an added security bonus HP also included a fingerprint reader. Like the Asus U45Jc-A1 ($867 street, 4.5 stars) and Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 ($1,049 direct, 4 stars), the dm4-1165dx comes with a nicely sized 500GB hard drive, but the dm4-1165dx’s drive spins at a faster 7,200rpm.

The dm4-1065dx is fairly clear of bloatware, there’s the designated eBay and HP Games shortcut, but other than that the trialware is minimal. Instead HP put up a designated dock with a link to the Download Store where customers can choose to purchase the software they want.

This system also goes beyond including your standard 802.11n Wi-Fi, with Intel’s WiMax and Wireless Display. WiMax allows you to have a 4G connection in any of the 54 cities that have erected WiMax-designated towers. Download speeds ranges from 2-5Mbps, allowing you to surf the web comfortably, provided you pay the $40 monthly fee. The Wireless Display or WiDi feature allows you to connect your laptop wirelessly to your HDTV, it’s like having an HDMI input without the cable. However, you’ll need to purchase the Netgear Push2TV ($100) receiver in order to complete the connection.

Its Dolby Advanced Audio pumped out the kind of audio you would expect from a laptop. The speakers are good enough for watching the occasional YouTube video, but anything beyond that you’ll want to put on headphones or get a set of external speakers.

Performance
The laptop’s 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-450M processor and 4GB of DDR3 RAM took the stage, allowing the dm4-1165dx to score well on our multimedia-oriented tests. It came out near the top on our Handbrake video encoding test, lagging only 3 seconds behind the HP dm4-1160us (2 minutes 52 seconds). It did well on our Photoshop CS5 test (5:11), beating out the Core i3-powered Asus U45Jc-A1 (5:46) and Core i5-equipped HP dm4-1160us (5:18). On our PCMark Vantage test (6,061) the dm4-1165dx again bested the Asus U45Jc-A1 (5,361), but lost out to the Lenovo Y460 (6,452).

Being that the dm4-1065dx has integrated Intel GMA HD graphics, it’s no surprise that it did not fare well on the 3D tests, like our 3DMark06, scoring 2,137 at 1,024 by 768 resolution and 1,908 at native resolution. It could barely eke out a score on out Lost Planet 2 DX9 test and couldn’t even play our Crysis DX10 test.

For the mainstream laptop class, the dm4-1165dx’s 6-cell, 55WH battery did well on out MobileMark 2007 test, scoring 6 hours 7 minutes. Comparably, it did better than the HP dm4-1173cl (5:48) and dm4-1160us (5:30), but fell short against the 9:27 score of the Asus U45Jc-A1.

Good battery life, a solid feature set, and good performance are staples the HP Pavilion dm-1165dx offer. Adding WiMax coupled with its light weight make it a solid choice for mobile users who don’t want a smaller screen. As an everyday laptop, the dm4-1165dx is able to handle your everyday and multimedia tasks. If you want longer battery life and 3D graphics performance, for only $88 more, the Editors’ Choice Asus U45Jc-A1 is still your best bet.

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Asus U52F-BBL9 review and specs

Asus U52F-BBL9
The Asus U52F-BBL9 ($749 list), available at Best Buy, is a trim, lightweight laptop that offers a blend of performance and portability that are hard to beat. For users looking for a combination of productivity and portability, the Asus U52F-BBL9 offers processing and graphics power that can be used in the office and on the road.

Design
It is hard to keep your hands off the Asus U52F-BBL9 .The all-plastic construction is made incredibly touchable with the use of rubberized, soft-to-the- touch panels on the lid and palm rest. The U52F combines dark metallic grays with nearly black navy blues, a surprisingly fashionable combination that easily beats the looks of many business use laptops.

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The keyboard is chiclet-style, with a compact numeric keypad. Despite this, the numeric pad never felt cramped or crowded. It’s big enough for number crunchers to use with comfort, but doesn’t displace the full-sized keyboard too much for traditional typists. The raised palm rest offers an ergonomically pleasing typing experience that will be appreciated by anyone that spends all day at the keyboard. The trackpad has a silky matte finish that glides well under the fingertips. The right and left buttons are combined into a single bar, but it’s responsive enough that few users will wish for two distinct buttons.

Specifications

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor Speed
2.53 GHz
Processor Name
Intel Core i5-460M
RAM
4 GB
Weight
5.9 lb
Screen Size
15.3 inches
Screen Size Type
widescreen
Graphics Card
Intel GMA HD
Storage Capacity (as Tested)
640 GB
Networking Options
802.11n
Primary Optical Drive
Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW

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Weighing 5.9 pounds, the U52F is much lighter than comparable 17-inch laptops, like the Dell Inspiron 17R-2950MBR (6.7 lbs), making it a laptop that you will gladly tote to and from work or school. Its low profile makes it easy to pack along, at only 1.3 inches thick.

Features
While the Asus U52F-BBL9 does offer a potent mix of efficiency and usability, it doesn’t offer many extras. That’s not to say, however, that the U52F-BBL9 doesn’t have a trick or two up its sleeve. Alongside the standard VGA output, headphone and microphone jacks, and RJ-45 LAN connection, you’ll find 3 USB ports and an HDMI output. A multi-format card reader lets you use a variety of flash memory cards without needing any sort of adapter. The built in webcam is perfect for Skype and videochat, and the 640GB hard drive offers ample storage for music, movies, and games.

On the laptop you will find not one, but two power buttons. One works as you may be familiar with&mdashit powers up the unit and boots up Windows. The other is a QuickStart button, which powers up the laptop and opens Asus ExpressGate–a built in Linux-based operating system that bypasses the lengthy Windows boot time to allow nearly instant web access. It’s cropped up on a number of recent laptops and netbooks, and Asus has begun offering it across a range of machines.

Asus has also quietly brought in multitouch as well. Where other laptops like the Editors’ Choice HP Pavilion dv7-4083cl ($999 list, 4 stars) offer several gesture controlled functions, the Asus U52F-BBL9 exercises a bit of restraint, limiting the user to two-fingered scrolling. Unlike the recent HP Pavilions–which have all had complaints about the multitouch–this function is implemented perfectly. It responds when you use it, it doesn’t have problems with false positives, and it doesn’t require any extra thought.

Performance
Compared with other recent laptops in the $700-800 range, the U52F-BBL9 proves to be a quick, powerful system. A PCMark Vantage score of 5,908 places it alongside Editors’ Choice HP Pavilion dv7-4083cl (5,677) and Samsung R540-11 ($999 street, 4 stars) (6,190) in terms of processing power. All three utilize Intel Core i5 processors, with the U52F-BBL9 using the M460, a small bump up from the M450 used in the HP dv7-4083cl and Samsung R540-11. . Our Photoshop CS5 test runs through several intense processing tasks, designed to slow most systems to a crawl. While high-end graphics-intensive systems will jog through them easily, most midrange systems lurch and stumble, often earning times of more than 6 minutes. The U52F-BBL9, on the other hand, scored a respectable time of 4:45. It did equally well in our video tests, completing our video encoding test in 2 minutes 41 seconds, compared with 3:26 scored by the Toshiba Satellite L675D-S7046 ($649.98 list, 2.5 stars).

The U52F-BBL9 also a solid performer, earning scores of 2,203 and 1,982 at on 3DMark at medium and high resolution tests, edging past the HP Pavilion dm4-1160us ($850 street, 4 stars) (2,123 and 1,809).

The end result of all this hardware is a system that performs extremely well when working with images and video. Amateur videographers will find that the video editing and encoding programs that normally overwhelm the processors in other mid-range laptops will run efficiently and smoothly on the U52F-BBL9.

The 6 cell, 63Wh battery is slim and light, but still provides power for the better part of a workday. The 5 hours 52 minutes of battery life that the U52F-BBL9 offers is good. The 15.3-inch screen makes the unit smaller than 17 inch variants, making this a fairly portable system.

Although it’s not an ultra-light or low-voltage system, the Asus U52F-BBL9 offers a higher level of portability and performance than many of it’s peers in the $700-800 price range. Those looking to add some entertainment options to their work machine may opt instead for the Editors’ Choice HP Pavilion dv7-4083cl, but customers looking for a no-frills laptop will find the Asus U52F-BBL9 to be more than up to the task.

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- Acer Aspire TimelineX Series with New Processor
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- Acer Aspire AZ3750: All-In-One Media

Acer Aspire One AOD 255-1203 review

Acer Aspire One AOD 255-1203
Sometimes you have to wonder if Acer is even remotely concerned about profit margins, given how aggressively priced its laptops are. The Aspire One AOD255-1203 ($329.99 street), for instance, is the company’s latest netbook, which sports Intel’s newest dual-core Atom—the N550 (1.5GHz). Among the handful that have already been launched with this processor—the Asus EeePC 1015PEM ($370 street, 4 stars) and HP Mini 5103 ($650 direct, 4 stars)—the AOD255-1203 is undoubtedly the most inexpensive. But, you still get a full-size keyboard and over 7 hours of battery life.

Design
Less than an inch thick (10.2 by 7.5 by 0.8-inches), the AOD255 is Acer’s thinnest netbook available, and at 2.5 pounds, it’s the lightest too. Its color selection, though, boils down to taste, but Aquamarine blue is one of those colors that will either be swiped off the shelf or left there to rot. Thankfully, it’s available in other colors like Ruby Red, Sandstone, and Diamond Black. The maroon colored Asus 1015PEM, on the other hand, takes a more neutral approach to design. If fancy is what you’re after, the HP 5103 uses aluminum in its lid design.

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The AOD255’s 10-inch wide screen with 1,024 by 600 resolution is a common feature found in most of the netbooks. Other netbooks, like the HP 5103 and Dell Inspiron Mini 10s (HD) ($425 direct, 3.5 stars), have options for a 1,366 by 768 resolution. Bigger netbooks, like the 12-inch Asus EeePC 1215N ($500 street, 4 stars), standardizes on a 1,366 by 768 resolution. In the 10-inch space, the AOD255-1203 is one of the three netbooks that squeeze in a full-size keyboard. Though it isn’t as responsive as the keyboard found in the Toshiba Mini NB305-N410 ($400 direct, 4.5 stars), it still renders an exceptional typing experience. Acer has also widened the touchpad, so it is now as large as that of the Asus 1015PEM, and has tuned out the clacking noises that used to come from the mouse buttons.
Specifications

Type
General Purpose, Ultraportable, Value, Netbook
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition
Processor Speed
1.5 GHz
Processor Name
Intel Atom N550
RAM
1 GB
Weight
2.5 lb
Screen Size
10.1 inches
Screen Size Type
widescreen
Graphics Card
Intel GMA 3150
Storage Capacity (as Tested)
250 GB
Networking Options
802.11n
Primary Optical Drive
External

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Features
Its features aren’t jaw-dropping, and you wouldn’t expect them to be traded at this price. The AOD255’s 3 USB ports, Ethernet, Multimedia Card slot, and Webcam are average add-ons for a netbook in terms of hardware. These features are the same as the ones found in Toshiba NB305-N410 and Asus 1015PEM. Even the 250GB (5,400rpm) hard drive is a standard fare. Spending more money on a netbook will move you up in the features chain: The HP 5103, for instance, ships with a faster spinning drive (7,200rpm); the Dell Mini 10s has an HD decoder card, for a smoother high-definition video playback; and the Asus 1215N features an HDMI port.

Upgrading the standard 1GB memory configuration (which the AOD255 has) to 2GB is a common netbook performance tweak. Unfortunately, the AOD255 doesn’t makes it easy to do. You’ll have to remove at least 7 screws in order to access the memory slot. The Asus 1015PEM’s memory slot, on other hand, is accessible by removing a single screw. Better yet, the HP 5103 has a tool-less panel: The latches that remove the battery also release the memory panel.

Performance
Since their inception, netbooks have used nothing but single-core processors, most of which are based on the Intel Atom platform. Only recently Intel did launch its mobile dual-core Atom, which is only available in a handful of netbooks. The AOD255 joins the Asus 1015PEM and HP 5103 in running on the Intel Atom N550 (1.5GHz). Before you get too excited, please note that performance improvements are only marginally higher than the single-core Atom N450 and N455 (1.67GHz). In SYSMark 2007 Preview tests, the AOD255 scored 42, which is about 10% better than the Toshiba NB305-N410 (38) and Dell Mini 10s (39). In Cinebench R11.5, its result of 0.48 was identical to that of the HP 5103 and Asus 1015PEM.

With little variation between components, the best battery scores are usually determined by the battery’s capacity. At 49WH, the AOD255 has one of the smallest batteries in this group, yielding a MobileMark 2007 score of 7 hours 42 minutes. With their bigger batteries, the HP 5103 (66WH), Asus 1015PEM (63WH), and Toshiba NB305-N410 (61WH) broke the 8-hour mark. Still, over 7 hours of battery life is long enough for a coast-to-coast flight.

There’s a lot to like about a netbook that keeps getting better, while consistently lowering its price. The Acer Aspire One AOD255-1203 is the most inexpensive netbook to give you a dual-core Atom processor, a full-size keyboard, and over 7 hours of battery life. Despite its list of accolades, however, it’s not the best netbook. The Toshiba mini NB305-N410, our Editors’ Choice, gives you 9 hours of battery life and the best typing and navigating experience on a netbook

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Dell XPS L401X Notebook Review

Dell XPS L401X Notebook Review
It must be good news for XPS fans that Dell XPS is back! The new Dell XPS notebook series includes 14-inch, 15 inch and 17-inch three sizes, a massive debut. Being different from the previous notebooks, the new Dell XPS is defined as the flagship of audio-visual notebook.

Features of XPS notebook given by Dell:

• JBL / Waves of high-quality audio

• LED backlit display and B+RG full HD screen dedicated for 15-inch notebook

• Certified by Skype to support smooth HD video transmission

• Watch 3D movies, games and photos by connecting to big 3D screen

• Anodized aluminum shell with high strength and wear resistance

We are about to review XPS 14 series, Dell XPS L401X. We may remind of the previous XPS products which look strong and rigid. And Dell XPS L401X also adopts anodized aluminum top cover. Dell XPS L401X utilizes a 14-inch glossy screen with resolution of 1366 x 768. Though 14-inch Dell XPS L401X hasn’t used full HD screen, the glossy screen delivers better light transmission.

Classic XPS LOGO

Dell XPS L401X Webcam

Dell notebook is always designed in simple style. According to some details, we can find that Dell XPS L401X‘s edge is treated to be smooth while Alienware notebooks seem angular, which is the difference between audio-visual notebook and gaming notebook.

The chasis is still made of traditional plastic, plus a layer of silver paint, so that it looks somewhat metallic.

In terms of overall keyboard design, Dell XPS L401X continues the same style of Dell. And speakers are located above the keyboard on both sides while power switch and function keys are set in the center.

Function keys above the keyboard

DELL Audio created by Realtek is very complete audio control software. Just touch the right side of button to start it. Users can adjust the sound effects with it to help JBL play the best sound.

Dell Dock is a self-developed small software toolbar by Dell for users to put some commonly used program shortcuts on it. Just click for once to start it.

Windows Mobility Center is also a very useful tool for users to adjust the screen brightness, volume, or turn on or off the wireless LAN, Bluetooth and other equipment.

My WiFi enables people to share Internet access function. The reason why this Dell XPS L401X support MyWifi, mainly because the laptop has equipped with built-in Intel wireless card, which most of mainstream Intel wireless cards support MyWifi technology.


Dell XPS L401X sports powerful Intel Core i7 740QM processor, 4GB memory and 500GB hard drive. Besides, XPS L401X also ships with a NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M graphics card which could support 3D display technology.

Dell XPS L401X Specs:

Processor Type Intel Core i7 740QM

Processor Frequency 1.73GHz

The Maximum Frequency of 2930MHz

Three-Level Cache 6MB

Memory Capacity 4GB

Memory Type DDR3 1066MHz

Hard Drive Capacity 500GB

Hard Drive 7200, SATA

Drive Type DVD Burner

Screen Size 14-inch

Screen Ratio 16:9

Screen Resolution 1366 × 768

LED Backlight Technology

Graphics Chip NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M

2GB Memory Capacity

128bit Memory Interface

More detail visit [http://blog.screenaid.com/2010/11/22/dell-xps-l401x-notebook-review/]

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Acer Aspire 4738ZG Review, Features and Specs

Acer Aspire 4738ZG is a laptop with latest Pentium dual-core processor with attractable price. Acer 4738ZG comes with Pentium dual core p6100 (3.00GHz/3MB) processor and ATI HD5470 (512MB). Now we will have a detailed review for this Acer Aspire 4738ZG.

Acer Aspire 4738ZG Specs:

Processor: Pentium dual core p6100 (3.00GHz/3MB)
Memory: 2GB DDR3-1333×1
Chipset: HM55
Graphics card: ATI HD5470 (512MB)
HDD: 320GB 5400 switch to 2.5inch
Operating System: Linux
Screen size: 14.1 inch (1366×768)
Wireless LAN: 802.11 b / g / n


Red grid shell

As a low-cost entry-level notebook, Although Acer Aspire 4738ZG doesn’t come with metal drawing processing design or other high-cost design, but the grid design also makes the whole laptop delicate.


Red grid material

Acer 4738ZG series laptops are available in many colors. And the laptop we got is in very eye-catching red and black color. Aspire 4738ZG bottom side and screen frame are in black color.


Acer Aspire 4738ZG color design


Moderate thickness

As an entry-level laptop, Acer Aspire 4738ZG is in appropriate weight and thickness. And now we come to show more detailed to understand this product.

Acer Aspire 4738ZG ports and connectors

Although Acer 4738ZG is an entry-level laptop, and the price is relatively low; Aspire 4738ZG still comes with mainstream design, we first look at the ports of Acer 4738ZG.


The left side ports of Acer Aspire 4738ZG

On the left side of Acer 4738ZG, there is power connector, heat vents, VGA and HDMI. It is a cute design that the USB ports are designed on the front of the left side, easy to be used.


The right side ports of Acer Aspire 4738ZG

On the right side of Acer 4738ZG, there are only two USB ports and drive, while the USB ports are also on the front of the right side, which may affect the experience of the mouse to some extent.


The Acer Aspire 4738ZG front side design

The left of the front side, there is a audio jack and multi-in one card reader, this position is quite easy to use.

More details of the body design

Next, let us look at Acer 4738ZG more body design details; on the whole, this product has been designed with simplicity, practical-oriented.

Textured feel palm rest and matte texture touchpad
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Palm rest texture is very comfortable

Red grid design is one of the signs of this Acer 4738ZG, this design is not only used in the shell case but also the palm rest, while the touchpad is in the smooth matte design, feel more comfortable.


Suspended-type keyboard design

Acer Aspire 4738ZG adopted a suspended keyboard, the black keys are in moderate hardness, Cap areas are also good. Although four arrow keys are a little small, the spaces of the fours keys are relatively large and it will not cause misuse.


Black power button
The new Pentium Dual Core P6100 processor


The new Pentium dual-core P6100 processor performance


ATI HD5470 discrete graphics card

Acer Aspire 4738ZG is equipped with the latest ATI HD5470 discrete graphics card, though not high-end configuration, the price for such a notebook, it is still very good value.

Acer Aspire 4738ZG 3D and Gaming Performance

Next, we’ll look at this Pentium Dual Core P6100 + HD5470 graphics card notebook’s 3D and gaming performance.

3Dmark 06 result (in 1366 × 768 resolution): 3935 points


Lost Planet Results (in 1366 × 768 resolution)


Resident Evil five results (in 1366 × 768 resolution)


Street Fighter 4 score (in 1366 × 768 resolution)


Lost Planet score (in 1366 × 768 resolution)

From the above games tests, Acer Aspire 4738ZG (in 1366 × 768 resolution) can be run games smoothly around the frame of 20-30, but even in the 1024 × 768 resolution, Acer Aspire 4738ZG HD5470 still can not run the large current games.

Acer Aspire 4738ZG weight, battery life and heat test

In terms of portability, although cheap, Acer 4738ZG was doing well, now we look at its weight, and battery life performance.



Aspire 4738ZG Weight

Acer 4738ZG laptop weight is 2.18Kg, which is light among 14-inch notebooks, and the travel weight (including adapter) is only 2.6Kg.


4400mAh battery


Battery life test

Pentium Dual Core P6100 processer TDP power consumption is about 35W. In the actual Battery Mark test, the machine’s battery life is up to 3 hours or so.


Aspire 4738ZG heat test

We run Acer Aspire 4738ZG with 3Dmark 06 for half an hour to test the notebook surface temperature. From the results, the keyboard and touchpad have slightly higher temperature, and users hands can be clearly felt the heat. However, the bottom side temperature is relatively satisfactory; most of the region remains below 40 degrees Celsius.

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

DreamBook Power P15 laptop Specs and Price

DreamBook Power P15 laptop Specs
Pioneer Computers DreamBook Power P15 Notebook Specs :

* 15.6 inches of HD wide screen display
* 1920 x 1080 pixels of resolution
* 16:9 aspect ratio
* 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-2920XM Extreme Edition processor
* GeForce GTX 485M powerful discrete graphics with 2GB of memory
* Up to 1TB HDD or 256GB SSD or 500GB hybrid hard drive with 4GB flash storage
* 2 mega pixel of camera
* Mobile Intel HM65 Express Chipset
* Microsoft DirectX 11 compatible
* Blu ray drive
* Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi connectivity
* Built in 10/100/1000Mb Base-TX Ethernet LAN
* 9 in 1 card reader
* Gigabit Ethernet
* Optional 3.75G modem
* HDMI 1.4 port
* Two speakers, and one subwoofer
* 376 x 256 x 35-43 mm of dimension
* 3.1 kg of weight

The 76.96WH battery of this Pioneer Computers DreamBook Power P15 notebook provides a long hours of battery life. With 376 x 256 x 35-43 mm of dimension the Pioneer Computers DreamBook Power P15 notebook weighs only 3.1 kg. The Pioneer Computers DreamBook Power P15 notebook is priced nearly $1800.

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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Gigabyte T1005P Convertible Netbook review

Gigabyte T1005P Convertible Netbook review
Gigabyte Technology, a Taiwanese company just announced a new convertible netbook, Gigabyte T1005P netbook. The T1005P convertible laptop is runs on Windows 7 Starter or Home Premium operating system and can rotate their screen between two form factors as play a tablet role.

The Gigabyte T1005P netbook is powered by a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor, Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics card, a 10.1 inches of resistive touch screen display with 1366 x 768 pixels of screen resolution, Mobile Intel NM10 Express Chipsets, 1GB/2GB of DDR3 memory, 250/320 GB 2.5″ 9.5mm SATA HDD 5400rpm, 1.3 megapixel webcam, two 1.5W speakers, Internal Mic-in, and a 6 cell battery that provides a long hours of battery life.

The T1005P new Gigabyte convertible netbook also comes with 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Ethernet LAN (10/100 Mbps), Bluetooth 2.1, 3.5G Antenna built-in, 3.5G Module supported(Optional), USB 3.0 port, USB 2.0 port, eSATA/USB ComboUSB, D-sub, RJ45 port, 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro), DC-in Jack and measures 265(W) x 214(D) x 41.4(H) mm with Weight about 1.48Kg. The Gigabyte T1005P convertible netbook is expected to be available soon with a price tag of about $900 AUD or i.e around $795.

Gigabyte T1005P Convertible Netbook Specifications

CPU : 1.50GHz Intel Atom Dual Core Processor N550 1.50GHz
Display : 10.1 inches of resistive touch screen display with 1366 x 768 pixels
OS : Genuine Windows 7 Starter or Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Chipset : Mobile Intel NM10 Express Chipsets
Video Graphics : Intel GMA 3150
System Memory : 1GB/2GB DDRIII RAM
Hard Disk Drive : 250/320 GB 2.5″ 9.5mm SATA HDD 5400rpm
Webcam : 1.3 MegaPixel
I/O Port : USB(3.0), USB(2.0), eSATA/USB ComboUSB(2.0), D-sub, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out, 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro), DC-in Jack
Audio : 1.5 Watt Speakers*2, Internal Mic-in
Connectivity : 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wireless, Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR, 3.5G Antenna built-in, 3.5G Module supported(Optional)
Security : Kensington Lock
Battery : Li-ion 6-cell
Dimension : 6-cell: 265(W) x 214(D) x 41.4(H) mm
Weight : about 1.48Kg (w/ 6-cell battery)

Source

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MSI GT680R-008US review 2011

MSI GT680R-008US review 2011
MSI has announced their new gaming laptop namely MSI GT680R-008US. The GT680R-008US is powerfull gaming notebook with features 16:9 Full HD LED Backlit Display for more details of the high definition content while playing games or watching movies, DirectX 11 GPU with Shader Model 5.0 for ultra high performance and real-to-life image details and THX TruStudio PRO with Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology that deliver the fullest audio experience for music, movies and games.

MSI GT680R-008US is powered by Intel Core i7-2630QM Processor 2.0-2.9GHz, a 15.6-inch LED-backlit display with resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixel, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M discrete graphics card with 1.5 GB DDR5 VRAM, 8GB of DDR3 RAM (4X2GB), Intel HM65 chipset, 1TB 7200rpm hard drive (2 x 500GB), DVD Super Multi, 720P HD Webcam, Dynaudio Premium Speakers and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system.

The GT680R-008US laptop also equipped with 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, a 7-in-1 card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC/XD/MSPRO/MS/MM), two USB2.0 port, two USB3.0 port, VGA port, Microphone and Headphone port, a HDMI 1.4 output, and a 9-cell lithium ion battery. Dimensions of the MSI GT680R are 14.97 x 10.24 x 1.77 inches and weight 7.7 lbs.

The MSI GT680R-008US gaming laptop also comes with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology to accelerates processor clock speed to enhance your workload, MSI Turbo Drive Engine (TDE) Technology that will increase CPU or graphics frequency, Exclusive Cooler Boost Technology provides powerful cooling capabilities and Cinema Pro Technology. The GT680R-008US gaming notebook will be available with starting price at $1650 with 2 Year Limited Warranty (Includes 1 Year Global).

Via

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New HP Envy 17 3D Laptops First Look

New HP Envy 17 3D Laptops First Look
HP Envy laptops are known for its ravishing designs and powerful features. The second generation of the Envy lineup is popular and it just has all the incredible qualities of Envy series like sleek and compactness with high end features all these are available at very reasonable price. Now, HP is soon going to release their next Envy laptop HP 17 featuring 3D.

The Envy17 includes a Blu-ray drive and has the following ports HDMI, USB 3.0 port and Display Port outputs. Though HP Envy 17 features 3D it has XpanD glasses with TriDef 3D software and so instead of the powerful Nvidia 3D Vision HP has chosen a different path by using XpanD glasses. The TriDef software has many shortcomings which are discussed in the performance section.

Design

The Envy 17 3D is like the same as non-3D version. It looks very sleek with aluminum and magnesium chassis but it is not light to carry around but very hefty. It is very wide and can occupy a big part of your desktop. The Envy 17 3D has a backlit keyboard with a big clickpad. There are subtle patterns of imprinted square over the wrist rest and also at the back of the lid on the Envy laptop. The make of the laptop is good with good feel and durability. It is also fingerproof resistant.

The keyboard is of island style. The keys are flat topped and generously spaced this is quite common in current laptops. The numberpad is present at the right so the keyboard tray is big with keys present wide apart so the typing is easy. The clickpad has striking resemblance with Apple’s version.

Features

* Dimensions: 416.6 x 274.3mm
* Weight: 3.3kg
* Display: 17.3 inches
* Resolution: 1920×1080 p
* Processor: 1.6GHz Intel Core i7
* Memory: 6144 MB
* Hard drive: 640GB
* Graphics card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850
* Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium
* Price: $2,734.88

The HP17 3D has a big display with resolution of 1,920×1, 080 pixels with High definition screen makes it apt for to watch Blu-ray and HD content. HP now has joined hands with Beats audio so with the special bass software and hardware the music sounds really nice with ample clarity. The music sounds better with Beats headphones. Even in 3D the display is bright and clear but it has issues with off axis viewing. The 3D glasses don’t have power button and it automatically turns on when the display has some 3D content on. The HP Envy 17 has 4 USB ports and one SD card reader. There are options like Ethernet, Bluetooth and 802.11n Wi-Fi for connectivity. It has Blu-ray combo drive. With Blu-ray drive it was unable to play 3D Blu-ray with the pre loaded TriDef software but it played on CyberLink PowerDVD. The game’s had to be launched through TriDef wrapper application.

The Envy17’s performance is as good as Intel Core i7 laptop with an Intel Core processor 1.6GHz Core i7 720QM. With the latest processor it has to imagine it slow but definitely it wont be the preferred for multi tasking. The Graphical card used is AMD’s Radeon HD5850 is definitely adequate for a high resolution gaming up to 1920×1080 pixels. When we played at resolution 1920×1080 pixels at 88.9frames per second and if we use the 3D system it would move at 30 frames per second. It is perfect for gaming but as far the other aspects are concerned it lags behind. The Envy 17’s battery life is also not so great in battery test it lasted for 1 hour and a minute so it has to be charged frequently. It includes one year warranty on parts and labor.

Via

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