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Core i7 Laptops

Posted on February 12th, 2010 | by admin

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The Intel Core i7 laptop line is the latest addition to Intel’s growing number of powerful mobile processors. Tagged as the latest in mobile processor technology, the Intel Core i7 is intended to update the company’s Core 2 brand.

All of Intel Core i7 processors are quad-cores, which means four cores are working in this notebook processor. This type of processor has certain advantages, including its ability to tackle several applications at the same time and process heavy programs at ease.

The Intel Core i7 laptop processors are featured with Intel Turbo Boost technology and Hyper-Threading technologies. The Turbo Boost technology allows Core i7 mobile processors to run at greater clock speed when bumping into demanding applications. This technology automatically accelerates the processor’s performance when the user wants and needs it. The Hyper-Threading technology, meanwhile, enables highly threaded applications to be opened in parallel. This is great news to people who love multi-tasking.

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Core i5 Laptop

Posted on February 1st, 2010 | by admin

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Today’s laptop technology has really improved from the 386 laptops of the prior years to the multi-core notebook technology of today. These multi-core laptops for isntance a core i5 laptop are known for their great efficiency and improved performance over the single core processors that have been the norm of yesteryears. To describe their functioning, it is best to think of one laptop processor divided into many different subprocessors. That’s what where the name came from: each subprocessor is called a “core.”

The first multi-core to arrive was the Dual Core technology, spearheaded by the Pentium Dual Core by Intel and the subsequent ones by AMD. Through time, the technology was constantly improved until the quad cores or 4-core processors came out, followed by the “i” Cores. The Core i5 laptop CPU then came in and impressed many with its power; however, it is still a notch lower than the ultimate “smart” processor: the Intel Core i7.

The Core i5 laptop will have at least 2 cores and at most 4 cores.

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HP Compaq Presario – Review

Posted on January 6th, 2010 | by admin

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The HP Compaq Presario series is a line of business laptops that have been produced by Compaq. It is currently made up of three models: the CQ20, the CQ40 and the CQ60. For this review, let us look at the series as a whole as well as take a quick peek at what each unit has to offer the consumer.

Clearly, Compaq has intended this series to appeal more to the businessman or the student rather than the gamer. These people need processing power that will allow them to finish work quickly. They cannot afford lags as these are people that are always constrained by time requirements and tight deadlines. As such, they are all powered by an Intel Centrino 2 GHz P7350 Core2Duo processor. Though a little older than the next-generation Core i7 processor technology, the Core 2 Duo processor can still hold its own and is powerful enough in its own right. In other words, the HP Compaq Presario series still promises a satisfactory performance in multi-tasking and multi-threading even with memory hungry applications. This power is backed by a fat memory bank of 2 gigabytes.

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Dell Studio – Review

Posted on January 1st, 2010 | by admin

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The Dell Studio series was created in part to blast misconceptions that specs of laptops are set in stone and that they have similar appearances. People clamor for personalization, which also translates to what they prefer in a computer or laptop.

Fortunately Dell has heard everyone’s clamor. The company has paid close attention to the buzz in its own forums, and other community forums frequented by computer users. Because of all the discussion about the need for a customizable laptop, Dell has developed the Studio series specifically to answer those claims.

True enough, the series has a flair for the personal melodrama that each computer user has. Dell offers these laptops in many colors. Of course, the aesthetics of each unit are not the focus. Each Studio model is powered by a “muscled” processor from Intel, from Core2Duo to the next-generation Core i7 processor technologies. Each Studio unit may also store up to 4 gigabytes of random access memory to support the powerful features of the processor.

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Asus UX – Review

Posted on December 15th, 2009 | by admin

One of the concerns that most users think about when selecting a new laptop to buy is the thickness or width of the device. The thickness decides how much space the laptop is going to consume, and is very important especially when traveling. Though most laptops have their own individual carrying case, some users do stuff their notebook in together with their clothes.

So, the thinner the laptop is, the greater the space it can save. Asus has recognized these concerns and has come up with some of the thinnest laptops there are in the market: the Asus UX series.

Indeed, thin is the middle name of the Asus UX series. With a thickness of only 1.2 inches at most, these laptops will be ideal for your traveling needs. You can easily stuff them among clothing – nothing heavy though as this will damage the laptop – or you can use a smaller carrying case. This means that you can carry these devices around easily without a problem, as opposed to the larger and thicker laptops that you can find in the market. They also are very light as well, weighing at least 3.5 pounds depending on the configuration.

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Acer Travelmate – Review

Posted on November 29th, 2009 | by admin

The Travelmate series by Acer is quite a prolific line of business notebooks. To date, more than 10 models have been released to the public.

One of the commonalities shared by the entire Travelmate line is the use of integrated graphics cards. These cards seriously hamper the performance of the notebooks in the graphics section, making these business laptops and not heavy gaming. One cannot expect these notebooks to fare well especially with games that use 3D graphics because the Travelmates simply cannot process that.

The Travelmate notebooks are also fitted with fingerprint readers. This is important for data security, since some companies have sensitive proprietary data that must not be leaked to the public. These computers also have the proprietary Disk Anti-Shock Protection: this feature senses if the notebook is on free fall, and automatically shuts down the disks. This is to prevent or minimize data loss, a feature that businesses would surely value.

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Dell Vostro – Review

Posted on October 15th, 2009 | by admin

If you’re the owner of a small business and are looking for a laptop that has mobility and your specific needs in mind, then you’re bound to find the Dell Vostro Series almost irresistible. The series consists of 5 models with various features and capabilities that suit every business professional and those that have a simple network. Since the laptops are all priced well below $1,000, these cheap business laptops will most likely meet the buyer’s budget too.

Dell is working on the principle that business isn’t only done in the office and as a result, this series has features that protect the laptop from falls, spills, and moisture. Its Free Fall Sensor detects if the laptop is in a state of free fall and shuts off the hard drive to prevent data loss. Compared to most laptops, the Dell Vostro Series laptops are slimmer and lighter. They have long-range wireless capability and come with security options that will be invaluable for protecting critical information. Display size ranges from 13.3” to 17” while processors being offered range from AMD to Intel Core 2 Duo. (more…)

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5 Cheap Business Laptops.

Posted on October 11th, 2009 | by admin

When choosing laptops that are meant for use in conferences and meetings crucial to the business, there is a distinct set of standards that should be met. For starters, they have to be lightweight, boast a long battery life and have the ability to load quickly yet contain all the programs and features needed for the specific tasks to run a business. Of primary consideration are storage capabilities, security features, screen size, and portability.

The laptop has to have fast processing speed and it has to allow for intense multitasking. Graphics capability doesn’t have to be at a gaming or video editing level. Ensuring that your laptop has sufficient connectivity features saves you from a lot of hassle later on. As a rule, a business laptop should have Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Bluetooth and there should be a minimum of 3 USB ports.

Here are the laptops that would be perfect for those with a limited budget. These may not have all the features the user could possibly desire but they possess everything your business requires at a price that’s less than $1,500.

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HP Probook 4510s VS DELL Inspiron 15 – Laptop Comparison

Posted on September 13th, 2009 | by admin

For our first foray in comparing laptops head to head, we feature the Hewlett Packard ProBook 4510s versus the Dell Inspiron 15. The HP ProBook 4510s is marketed as a budget business notebook for small and medium businesses. The Dell Inspiron 15, on the other hand, is being marketed as a mainstream multimedia notebook.

Setting aside the niche that their respective companies are targeting them for, these laptops share many things in common – size, processing abilities, standard features and price range.

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Let’s have a look first at the HP ProBook 4510s.

Packed with a 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and pre-installed Windows Vista operating system, the ProBook 4510s can take on normal business tasks with ease. Basic video editing is not much of a problem; however, this is still no multi-media or gamers device. That is why the user who wants to edit HD videos or play graphics-rich games would be advised to purchase something else.

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HP Elitebook 8530w – Laptop Review

Posted on August 9th, 2009 | by admin

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An entrepreneur or a chief executive has unique requirements that have to be filled to be able to run the business successfully and to ensure that nothing is left to chance.This individual has to have the best that technology has to offer that includes, among other things, wireless mobility, a trusty platform and the availability of a complete range of business solutions.

Many business laptops provide these basic necessities; however, commonly missed out is durability, a necessary trait that many laptops should have a high degree of but don’t. Tugging along your laptop or your notebook as you hop on last-minute flights, wrap up work inside a speeding taxi or lead conferences hundreds of miles away takes a toll. An average laptop can only take so much. The more you travel, the greater the abuse is on your portable workstation. Fortunately, HP saw this need and came up with the HP Elitebook 8530w — the laptop that willingly rises to the challenge and delivers with aplomb.

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Archive for the ‘ Laptop Reviews’ Category

Core i7 Laptops

Core i5 Laptop

HP Compaq Presario – Review

Dell Studio – Review

Asus UX – Review

Acer Travelmate – Review

Dell Vostro – Review

5 Cheap Business Laptops.

HP Probook 4510s VS DELL Inspiron 15 – Laptop Comparison

HP PROBOOK 4510s

HP Elitebook 8530w – Laptop Review

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