The HP ProBook 5310m packs an impressive set of hardware for a laptop this thin and light. Unlike netbooks and other slim notebooks, this computer doesn’t sacrifice processing power in lieu of design or portability and rightfully claims the title of “the world’s thinnest full-performance notebook.”The base model of the notebook is equipped with a 2 megapixel webcam, a 160GB hard drive, and 1GB of DDR3 RAM. The notebook comes with Vista, but can be downgraded to Window XP and will be eligible for a free Windows 7 upgrade on October 22nd. The ProBook 5310m starts at $699- a very reasonable price point for a well equipped sleek machine.
via HP ProBook 5310m Video, Specs and Photos | Notebooks.com.
Samsung X Series is also launching today.The X420 (14-inch), X520 (14.6-inch) and X120 (11.6-inch, pictured) all hover around 0.95-inches thick, and range from 3 ounces to 4.4 pounds in weight. Samsung is touting its new design language for the laptops, though at a glance it doesn’t seem too special — the scratch-resistant UV coating for the glossy finish is a nice touch, though. Under the hood we’re a little short on details, but an unannounced dual-core Intel CULV processor makes an appearance somewhere in there. Otherwise there’s the fairly standard WiFi, Bluetooth, card reader, and HDMI plug. Samsung claims some special mojo to squeeze 9 hours of battery out of its 6 cell batteries (in the X420 and X520, the X120 does 4 cell), with 6 hours of movie playback also claimed — we’ll believe it when we see it, but we want to believe. Read the rest of this entry »
The Sony Ericsson Satio is here and is it looks like it could be a real leading light in the movement of next generation mobile phones. Robot in disguise? No, but the Satio is certainly a prime example of a top class transformer, mobile phone by day, 12-mega-pixel camera by night! Now I’m sure that grabs the attention, but the question is does the Satio’s design and technological capabilities carry the same kind of impact?
The Satio’s design makes it instantly recognisable as a Sony Ericsson handset due to its uncanny resemblance to its predecessor, the Sony Ericsson C905. Those of you familiar with the C905 will deduce that the Satio is a peculiar beast with a curvaceous, yet cutting exterior. In the hand, it really does have a feel of quality and it’s sturdiness does offer some comfort to those of us who have been called ‘butter-fingers’, on more than one occasion. The jet black colour determines that it is fairly neutral and wouldn’t look out of place in anyone’s company while the mirrored finish to the screen is a nice touch that shows Sony Ericsson were committed to producing a final product that succeed in aesthetical quality.
There is no doubt that the 12-mega-pixel camera is the standout feature in the Sony Ericsson Satio’s repertoire. It really is an outstanding facility so instead of me boring you with my ramblings about how good I think it is; I thought I’d just give you the facts. Read the rest of this entry »
Move over, MacBook Air. Although Dell already ripped up Apple’s envelope with the thinner-than-Air Adamo, Sony has set its own sights on the King of Thin, and the resulting Vaio X Series should put both imitator and imitated to shame.
Sony teased the Vaio X at this year’s IFA conference in Berlin, which essentially functions as the European version of CES. With no spec sheet or press release to be found, all we know are the bare essentials from Sony’s press conference: the screen spans 11.1 inches, the whole laptop measures only 0.55 inches thick (compared to 0.76 inches on the Air), and Sony has wrapped it in so much carbon fiber that its total weight comes to only 1.5 pounds. That’s just a smidge heavier than the almost-pocketable and highly flippable 1.4-pound Vaio P. Read the rest of this entry »
HP’s unveiled the Pavilion dv3t, a 13? notebook that starts at $799 before any discounts or incentives. The dv3t is built for mainstream consumers and can be customized to fit the needs of most students and home users. It can be configured with NVIDIA graphics, up to 8GB of RAM and a Blu-ray Disc drive.
The dv3t weighs in at just under five pounds and measures 1.25? thick. It’s not the thinnest or lightest 13? notebook HP sells, but users get a lot for their money.
The Pavilion dv3t is one of three 13? notebooks that HP currently offers. The 13? dv3z runs on AMD processors and has a magnesium lid, which makes it much thinner. The dv3500t 13? comes in a bronze finish and is sold exclusively through Best Buy.
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With features that span from built-in Verizon or AT&T WWAN, a Blu-ray media drive, and even an internal TV-tuner this notebook has the ability to be the hub of any home or dorm entertainment system. Take a look at this review and find out what all a “budget-priced” notebook can do.
Our HP dv4-1001xx Specifications:
Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 processor 2.8GHz/ 1066MHz FSB/ 6MB L2
14.1 WXGA Glossy LED-Backlit LCD 1280×800
Nvidia GeForce 9200M-GS w/ 256MB DDR2 dedicated video card
4GB DDR2-800 RAM 2x 1GB
320GB 5400RPM hard drive Toshiba
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Like its predecessor the XPS M1330, the XPS 13 has a wedge shape that’s both good-looking and easy to carry. However, at 4.8 pounds (versus 4 pounds), it’s nearly a full pound heavier. The black lid has a classy gloss finish that picks up fingerprints easily. On one end is a metal strip that separates the plastic from a patch of black leather, which is easily the most luxurious detail
via Dell Studio XPS 13 – Review of the Dell Studio XPS 13.
Lenovo’s ThinkPad R400 14.1-inch business notebooks, based on Intel Centrino 2 technology, are now available.
The R400, as same as the 15.4-inch R500, comes with Intel’s Core 2 Duo processors or Celeron CPUs, the GMA 4500HD integrated graphics, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, up to 320GB of HDD storage, a built-in optical drive with Blu-Ray burner choice, and the optional Intel Turbo Memory 2.0 module.
The laptop features a widescreen display with a resolution of 1280-by-800 or 1440-by- 900 pixels and an optional web camera.
Regarding communications, it sports Intel’s 802.11b/g wireless with optional support for 802.11n WiFi standard, a Gigabit Ethernet LAN port, Bluetooth, and 56k modem.
There are also three USB ports, Firewire, an ExpressCard slot, another slot that can be populated with SmartCard, multimedia card, or PC Card reader, as well as VGA output.
via Lenovo ThinkPad R400 Overview.
The Vostro 1320 is a business class notebook. The screen size is 13.3” and the weight is only 4.1 lbs which puts it into the ultraportable category.
Don’t let the size and price fool you. Vostro 1320 packed with latest laptop PC technologies such as the Pentium P8600 processor with 6MB L2 Cache. Read the rest of this entry »