Acer Aspire 5735Z latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices

The Aspire 5735Z has one of the new 16:9 aspect ratio displays; most notebooks have 16:10 displays, so 16:9 screens are wider than usual. The 5735Z’s panel measures 15.6” diagonally and has a 1366x768 pixels resolution (a typical 16:10 display is 15.4” diagonally and has a 1280x800 resolution). It takes some time to get used to the extra-wide 16:9 display.Only 768 pixels of vertical space mean a lot of scrolling, but it is difficult to throw up any flags here given the price point of this notebook. The extra wide resolution means working with two windows side-by-side is doable.The 5735Z has a no-frills plastic construction and a relatively simple design. It feels surprisingly solid in the hand, and despite the all-plastic...

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Gateway ID47H07u latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices

The fairly large 3.9 x 2.3-inch Synaptics ClickPad has a slick, glossy surface with a unique blue color. Navigating thedesktop wasn't difficult, but the touchpad picks up fingerprints easily and creates a little more friction that we'd prefer. Multitouch gestures such as pinch-to-zoom worked, but weren't as smooth as we would like. Those who use the touchpad with two fingers will experience some jerkiness. You can also scroll with two fingers and use a four-finger swipe down to show the desktop at any time. The Gateway ID47H07u's 14.1-inch, 1366 x 768 glossy screen provided sharp, rich images. When we tried watching both a 1080p QuickTime trailer for Immortals and a 1080p YouTube trailer for Mission Impossible: Ghost...

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Apple MacBook Air MC506LL/A

Well, individuals at Apple have think of a laptop with the Apple MacBook Air MC506LL/A. Compact and lightweight, this is one of the most portable machines currently available – and it’s pretty easy on the attention as well. Apple MacBook Air MC506LL/A Full of easy to use features and strong enough to handle the rigors of daily life, the Apple MacBook Air MC506LL/A is really worth considering if you’re after a new laptop.It’s very fast, because of the flash memory storage, and is ideal for multi-tasking because of both independent processor cores which also decrease the power usage so extending the battery life.Weighing in just 2.3lbs, it truly is a machine you are able to just take every-where, all day long and every day. The HD, 1366 x 788...

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Sony VAIO VPC-F215FX/BI

The fashionable Sony VAIO VPC-F215FX/BI provides stereoscopic 3D and also shells it up with impressive components. Sony VAIO VPC-F215FX/BI If 2010 had been the year from the 3DTV, possibly 2011 may be the yr. of the 3D notebook. In spite of not really receiving almost exactly the same level of hoopla as stereoscopic TVs, we have seen much more 3D-enabled laptop computers this season than ever before. The most recent is Sony’s 16-inch F-series Vaio notebook.The device is known as the Sony VAIO VPC-F215FX/BI, however should you navigate to the Sony Style website, the nearest current model number may be the Vaio F21AFX, that is similar save for a somewhat different processor chip Intel Core i7.Just like most Vaio systems, it is slick, appealing,...

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Apple MacBook Pro MD318LL/A

Apple MacBook Pro MD318LL/A If you are looking for a piece of mind-blowing technology, then you need to check out the latest edition of the Apple Macbook Pro. As the name says, the laptop is specifically for professionals, who are looking for enhanced performance on their work, such as graphic designing.With a fast-processing speed, which is twice than the previous editions, you can definitely expect that your output will be more efficient and better.FeaturesIf you are one of those people, who like their personal possessions pretty and up to date, then you will love this model of Apple MacBook Pro. People appreciate a beautiful angle design, which is an indication of the difference from other models. The model is known as Lion for the different...

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Windows 8 Beta Coming Early Next Year

We’re nearing the end of the year and you know what the means, right? It’s time to get rested and prepared for the early 2012 tech shows, that will usher us into the new era of computing. Apparently, Microsoft will play a big part here, with Windows 8 beta getting released early next year, after a CES 2012 demo.The info comes from inside sources at Microsoft, but take them with a grain of salt, will you? The Next Web and WinRumors both support the story and this is a public beta they’re talking about, so it’s a big initiative. TNW is reporting that the beta will come in late February and WinRumors places it in January, but who actually cares about minor details?At CES 2012 we’re supposed to see a near final build of the software and also a...

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Acer Aspire One 722 laptop latest reviews, specs, prices

The keyboard sports a very thin bezel to make better use of the available space. Similar to the previously reviewed Aspire One Happy 2, the keys are relatively bigger than found on most netbooks. Although it gets the job done, an island-type keyboard would have made the experience better.The trackpad sports a matte finish that runs through the entire lower half of the laptop. The touchpad offers good sensitivity and is accompanied by a vertical scrolling line. It supports a few touch gestures too.However, there's no visual separation between the mouse buttons.The black model (also available in white, cyan,and red.we received sports a classic look with a dropletpattern on the lid. The ripple effect is well done andallows the device to look...

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Acer Aspire TimelineX 5830TG latest laptop reviews,specs

Acer has changed the type of keyboard to chiclet-style in this iteration of the TimelineX laptops. This is a full size keyboard with a separate Numeric pad. The keys are comfortably spaced and have a good tactile feedback. The direction keys seem to be too small, though it is hardly a negative to be considered. Function keys double as keys to handle special functions using the "Fn" modifier key, which allows them to be used to perform tasks such as switching between displays, togglingwireless on and off, multimedia functions, etc. The main ENTER key is deliberately made larger so that you don't miss this oft used key, while the SPACEBAR is of perfect length. The touchpad supports multi-touch and has a clearly demarcated vertical scroll zone....

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HP 3115m latest Notebook Reviews, specs

HP 3115m notebook this morning, which takes the dm1 and dresses it up ever so slightly for the business section of the market. The 3115m is most interesting for its Beats Audio branding, showing that HP is starting to push their 'premium audio' solution outside of the consumer space.The audio isn't the only consumer twist on a laptop that will be targeted straight at the small and home office segment of the market; the new machine comes with HP's soft-touch Imprint finish, which looks chic while helping to hide fingerprints. I spent some time tapping around on the 3115m at a recent HP press event, and the look is a nice respite from many business laptop offerings. One of the more business-oriented features offered by the 3115m...

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Toshiba Portege Z835 latest Notebook reviews, specs

The Z835 has a professional-looking design with normal straight lines and squared-off edges; Toshiba’s Portege line of notebooks has typically beenbusiness oriented so this makes sense. The Z835 will most certainly draw wandering eyes despite its utilitarian appearance due to the sheer thinness it really is that thin at only 0.63 inches high. The chassis is constructed entirely of magnesium alloy, a lightweight yet strong material.As a result the Z835 feels like almost nothing at 2.4 pounds.If the chassis allowed flex, the internal circuit boards could bend and increase the likeliness of failure due to stress cracks over time. The fit and finish is good; all areas of the notebook seem to have received about the same attentionto...

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HP Pavilion g6 latest Notebook reviews, specs, prices

The HP Pavilion g6 has a generic-looking exterior of black and gray. Nearly all visible surfaces of the notebook are made of glossy plastic, which isunfortunate since it smudges up easily and is not as durable as matte plastic over time. Strangely enough the screen bezel is matte plastic.The g6 is rather sturdy for a budget notebook. The chassis is stiff and takes effort to twist. Additionally, the palm rest and surrounding areas don't flex or bend when pushed down upon. The display panel (and more specifically the screen lid) is the only part that needs improvement; it is flimsy and twists easily; ripples also show up on the screen when pushed in on from behind. I was impressed however by the display hinges, which are metal...

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Acer Aspire One D250 latest Reviews, specs, prices

The Acer Aspire One D250-1165 is a low-cost version of the new D250 series netbooks and features a smaller battery and no Bluetooth in order to drop the retail price below $300. One very interesting item of note is that the D250 is actually slightly thinner than the original Acer Aspire One 150 series which used a smaller 8.9-inch screen. Like the original Aspire One, the D250 uses glossy plastics on the top of the screen cover as well as around the entire LCD. At times the reflective boarder does get on your nerves if you are in a brightly lit room with many sources of glare.One nice design feature in the D250 is easy access for upgrades. Compared to the original Acer Aspire One, the D250 is extremely easy to upgrade. Flip the netbook over...

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Dell Inspiron 15R (N5110) latest Reviews, specs, prices

The Dell Inspiron 15R N5110 features a number of design changes compared to last year's Inspiron 15R. The overall look is essentially unchanged with a clean and sleek exterior, but at its core the 15R remains a budget laptop with a mostly plastic construction. The new 15R uses a hinge-forward LCD lid design that Dell first used in the premium Adamo series. I'm sure Dell designers will say it's a way of reducing the size of the screen bezel with a 16:9 ratio widescreen display. However, as far as most people are concerned, it just means the back of the notebook sticks out more behind the screen.Build quality is generally pretty strong for a mostly plastic notebook, but you'll notice some minor flexing in the plastics if you firmly squeeze the...

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 latest Notebook Reviews,specs

The ThinkPad X1 features a unique port layout as a result of the thin side profile which is just 16.5mm. You'll see a headset jack and USB port on one side of the X1, a media card slot on the other, and the rear of the laptop is packed with more ports than you'll find on any other ultra-thin notebook. All the port descriptions below are listed from left to right.In terms of build quality and durability, the new X1 offers many of the same hallmarks of previous generation ThinkPads. You get a well-made chassis with roll cage protection that passes 8 separate MIL spec tests (humidity, low temperature, high temperature, extreme temperatures, sand, altitude, vibration and mechanical shock). You also get a spill-resistant keyboard with drain holes...

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