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ASUS UX31E

Posted on October 16th, 2011 | by bea

ASUS UX31E

ASUS just released their answer to the Ultrabook: The ASUS UX31E   and ASUS UX21E Zenbook. Now, the ASUS UX31E  is not called the Asus Zenbook for no reason: The one thing that stands out about this ultrabook is its breathtakingly beautiful design, let me explain: it is ultra-thin (.12” at its thickest), has a spun metal and hairline aliminium finish, a glass trackpad and all-metal keyboard.

 

When look at  the magnificent aesthetic design of the ASUS UX31E it is easy to think that the creators of this machine skimped on performance in favor of looks, but be assured, this is definitely not the case: The UX31E is the first Ultrabook  that offers  SATA 128GB solid state storage, making for an amazingly smooth and fast computing experience, add to this it’s ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II with Instant On which enables a 2-second resume of the notebook from sleep and gives up to two weeks of standby time with open files and other pending data kept safe in memory, and you will agree that performance and responsiveness  will not be a problem here.

 

To protect your valuable date, the ASUS UX31E will automatically make a backup of all your data when the 6-cell battery reaches 5% charge. Speaking of the battery the ASUS ZENBOOK™ UX31E-DH52 offers a  dedicated Battery Saving Mode, which conserves power whenever possible to increase battery life by as much as 25% , and as if this is not enough, thanks to ASUS PowerWiz, you will always know exactly how much charge is left on you battery per application.

 

If entertainment is your thing, you will be glad to know that the ASUS UX31E showcases SonicMaster technology (which was co-developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower® which gives the user breathtaking, lifelike audio that far exceeds the limitations of conventional notebook PC sound performance. Deeper, more impactful and wider in range, SonicMaster delivers four times the sound output of other ultrabooks without increasing the size or weight of the form factor.

 

The ASUS UX31E will cost you $ 1099.00 on Amazon and ships f or free with Super Saver Shipping feom 12 October 2011.

 

 

Specs: 

  ASUS UX31E-DH52
Processor 2nd Generation Intel Core i5-2557M Processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.3Ghz)
Screen 13.3-inch HD display (1600 x 900)
Operating System Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-BIT)
Chipset Intel® QS67 Express Chipset
Extras Free ASUS sleeve
Memory DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM, OnBoard Memory
Hard Drive 128GB Solid State Drive
Graphics Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Wireless 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz)
Bluetooth BT 4.0
Media card 2 -in-1 card reader ( SD/ MMC)
Webcam 0.3 Megapixel
Speakers Stereo Speakers powered by Bang & Olufsen ICEPower®
Microphone Built in
Keyboard Not backlit 
Card reader SD card
Ports 1 x Mic-in, / Headphone-out, 1 x mini VGA port for external monitor, 1x USB 2.0 ports, 1x USB 3.0, Micro HDMI 
Battery 6-cell  (7 hours runtime on a charge)
Dimensions 12.8 x 8.78 x 0.12 ~ 0.71″ (W x D x H)
Weight 2.87lbs (with 6 cell battery)
Color Silver
Price $ 1099
Warranty One-year global warranty / One-year Accidental Damage Protection/ 3—day Zero Bright Dot
Support 2407 tech support

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ASUS EP121

Posted on October 9th, 2011 | by bea

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The ASUS EP121, also called the ASUS Eee Slate EP121 has been called the world’s most powerful tablet device. This Ultra performance tablet with its Intel® Core™ i5 processor gives you pure power and superb performace at your fingertips. If you want to stay entertained, productive, and connected anywhere, anytime, the EP121 is the Tablet for you.


The guys over as ASUS correctly says that a tablet should not have to skimp on powerful hardwarde just because of its size, and with the ASUS EP121, they are walking the talk when it comes to this motto, with the EP121 you can run office applications or even view videos without any problems, thanks to its powerful processor and the Flash10.1 support.


Always ready for entertainment, the ASUS EP121 offers landscape and portrait view on its vibrant 12.1-inch LED-backlit HD display with 1280 x 800 resolution, and allows you to share movies, video, photos and anything else you might want to view. You can also download books from an online bookstore to turn the EP121 into a mobile library in an instant. You can also connect the EP121 to a DLNA-supported display for wireless streaming of your choice if you have the need for a larger display.


When it comes to input in the EP121, you have a multitude of options: You can make use of the Digital pen to write or sketch on an electronic canvas, use your fingers to access media player controls or play games or you can use the bundled lightweight wireless keyboard for typing.


The ASUS EP121 offers connectivity in the form of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0. You also get an high resolution camera and you can transfer photos and videos using memory slots and I/O ports. With Windows Live Mesh the EP121 can also sync with other Windows 7 devices.


The EP121 will cost you $ 1099.00 on Amazon and ships f or free with Super Saver Shipping.


Specs:

ASUS EP121
Processor:

Intel® Core™ i5 processor
Screen: 12.1″ WSVGA (1280×800) Capacitive LED Touchscreen
Operating System: Windows® 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
Memory: 4GB of DDR3 1333MHz SDRAM
Hard Drive: 64GB Solid State Drive
Graphics Card: Intel HD Graphics
Connectivity: Wireless 802.11bgn; Bluetooth 3.0
Media card: 2-in-1 Card Reader (SD & MMC)
Webcam: 2.0MP Webcam
Video: Flash 10.1 support
Input: Digital Pen, Bluetooth keyboard, fingers
Speakers: built-in high quality speakers
Microphone: Internal Microphone
Ports: Mini HDMI Port; 2 USB 2.0 ports
Battery: 4 Cell 34W/h Battery (Up to 3 Hours Battery Life)
Weight: 2.6 pounds
Color: Black
Price: $ 1099



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Toshiba Portege Z835

Posted on September 19th, 2011 | by bea

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Toshiba just announced the arrival of the Toshiba Portege Z835 Ultrabook to be released  mid November 2011, just in time for holiday shopping.  This 13-inch machine will weigh only 2.45 pounds and its chassis will be only  0.63 inches thick ( 0.05 thinner and 0.45 pounds lighter than the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch) and cost you no more than $1000.00.

Some of the features of the Toshiba Portege Z835 Ultrabook will include: a Intel  Core i3 processor, SSD (probably 128 GB) to provide for quicker boot up times  and improved ruggedness.  Other features will include Toshiba’s EasyGuard shock-absorbing design, and a spill-resistant keyboard, which is also backlit, a modern design with a brushed finish  with its 13.3-inch display and  resolution of 1366 x 768.

Ports include one USB 2.0 port, two USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, a Kensington lock slot, headphone and microphone, and a SD card slot. The Ultrabook will also have Waves Maxx Audio and stereo speakers. One of the ports will also double up as a ‘sleep and charge’ dock, which means that you can plug in your Smartphone, MP3 player or any other USB-powered device to charge it.

You will get about 8 hours of battery life from the 8 cell 48-watt battery.

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Hp pavilion dv6-6013cl Review

Posted on July 20th, 2011 | by bea

11515127-hp-pavilion-dv6-6013clThe hp pavilion dv6-6013cl qualifies as a budget laptop with its $649.99 price tag, but if you take a closer look at this machine you will see that you do not have to give up performance when you buy this budget laptop. Take for example its new second-generation Intel Core i3 processor, this nice addition takes the hp pavilion dv6-6013cl to the next level of budget computing. The metal construction also means this laptop doesn’t suffer from the noticeable chassis flexing common to many other budget systems.
The dv6-6013cl has an updated design, which uses brushed aluminum and a bold dose of color. This is a welcome change from the bare aluminum look popularized by Apple’s MacBook Pro line. The Pavilion dv6-6013cl also uses a vertical “grain,” which looks great, and added some subtle yet functional curves to the metal panels as well.

The dv6-6013cl measures 10×14.8x 1.6 inches and weighs in at 5.6 pounds. It has a chiclet-style keyboard and a numeric pad. The dv6-6013cl also uses a multi-touch track pad with separate buttons

The screen resolution is 1,366 by 768 and this laptop also Beats Audio, a combination of software and hardware that provides a satisfying listening experience.

The Pavilion dv6-6013cl has a 500GB 5,400rpm hard drive, and a built-in memory card reader that handles SD and MMC cards, and the optical drive lets you read and burn CDs and DVDs.

Battery life is about 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Specs:

  • Intel Core i3-2310M Processor;
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System;
    • 2.1 GHz processor speed;
    • 4 GB RAM;
    • Weighs 5.6 lb ;
    • 15.6 inch widescreen ;
    • Intel HD Graphics card;
    • 500 GB storage;
    • DVD+/-RW (Plus Minus) primary optical drive;

 

Pros:

  • Second-generation Intel Core i3 processor;
  •  Gaming capable;
  • Fresh design and aluminum construction;
  • Long battery-life;
  • Beats Audio technology.

Cons:

  • No backlight on keyboard;
  • Bloatware.

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Lenovo IdeaPad V570-1066A9U

Posted on June 29th, 2011 | by bea

0,1425,i=262568&sz=1,00If you are looking for a laptop that gives you maximum value for your money, you will have to look no further than the amazing Lenovo IdeaPad V570-1066A9U, which sells for only $629.99.

Now, what can you expect to get for this price you may ask, well the Lenovo IdeaPad V570-1066A9U is packed with just about everything you may want:  from a 15.6-inch screen with 1,366-by-768 resolution (which translates to 720p HD), to a second-generation Intel Core i5 processor, a spacious hard drive, a plethora of connectivity options, WiDi 2.0, WiMAX, and a sleek aluminum design.

While most laptops in this price range are normally made of plastic, the IdeaPad V570 is made of aluminium. It weighs in at 5.47 pounds. Above the screen is a webcam and the keys on the full-size chiclet keyboard are curved to mold to your finger plus you get a numeric keypad and a multi-touch touchpad. For additional security the IdeaPad V570 include a fingerprint reader and  facial-recognition software.

The 640GB hard drive should makes digital downloads a breeze, but the eSATA port will  give you the  ability to connect faster external hard drives if you need to while the Core i5 processor provides for top of the range performance.

The Lenovo IdeaPad V570-1066A9U has a 48Wh 6-cell battery which gives you a battery life of about 4 hours 40, which is not bad for a budget laptop. The IdeaPad V570 also has a lot to offer in terms of connectivity with its 3 USB 2.0 ports, a USB/eSATA combo drive, audio jacks, card reader, Ethernet, VGA, and HDMI as well as Intel’s Wireless Display (WiDi 2.0), which allows you to wirelessly stream your laptop’s content to your HDTV up to 1080p if you have a have a Netgear Push2TV receiver. The V570 also has WiMAX which allows you to connect to the internet in the same way your 3G or 4G Smartphone does as well as  Wi-Fi 802.11n.

 

Specs:

  • Intel Core i5-2410M processor;
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium OS;
  • 2.3 GHz processor speed;
  • 6 GB of RAM (Random Access Memory);
  • 5.47 lb weight;
  • Screen size: 15.6 inches widescreen;
  • Intel GMA HD 3000 Graphics card;

 

Pros:

  • Aluminium design,
  • Sizable 640GB hard drive;
  • WiDi 2.0 and WiMAX.;
  • Aluminum construction looks sleek;
  • Inexpensive.

Cons:

  • Slow-spinning hard drive;
  • Small Shift key.

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M71e review

Posted on June 27th, 2011 | by bea

Lenovo-ThinkCentre-M71e-New-Servers-and-Computer-SystemsLenovo just released a brand new  entry-level desktop called the Lenovo ThinkCentre M71e which is said by Lenovo to have been designed to give large companies the technologies they need to conduct business productively, securely and reliably every day.

 

The Lenovo M71e desktop features 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i processors, rapid boot up and security authentication features. One feature that puts this desktop at the top of its range for productivity is that fact that thanks to Lenovo’s Enhanced Experience 2.0 capability it boots up and is ready for work within 15 seconds of being switched on.

 

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M71e showcases  processors up to Intel® Core™ i7 providing for  quick office applications and allowing employees to  multitask among several applications on up to 4 individual monitors giving workers additional office space and increasing efficiency. In addition to this the M71e’s View Management Utility and Password Manager Software give workers a securable and reliable machine.

 

 The M71e meets ENERGY STAR guidelines and U.S. EPEAT Gold specification to help reduce costs through efficient power consumption and will be available beginning in July at a starting price of $529.

 

Specs:

  • Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor; 
  • AMD Radeon HD6450 1GB discrete graphics;
  • Up to 1TB hard drive or 160GB SSD;
  • Up to 8GB DDR3 SDRAM;
  • 9-in-1 card reader;
  • rapid boot up (Boots in 15 seconds);
  • security authentication;
  • Supports up to four individual monitors;
  • Meets ENERGY STAR, EU Power Consumption and EPEAT Gold efficiency specifications ;
  • Eight USB 2.0 ports with I/O disable feature;
  • 20L Tower or 11L Small Form Factor (SFF);
  • Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64.

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