Posted on September 22nd, 2009 | by admin
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A quad-core processor is the best and the fastest processor currently available. Even considering the rate of evolution of the computer industry, it remains certain that the quad-core is here to stay for at least the three or four years. Some may argue that the choice of a laptop isn’t really about the latest technology but when there is a processor of this caliber bearing advanced capabilities; it is very difficult to ignore. The quad-core is especially appealing to those who are into high-end gaming or deal with graphics and video editing on a regular basis.
So here are the most prominent quad-core laptops or notebooks in the market today, presented in no particular order: (more…)
Posted on September 18th, 2009 | by admin
Netbooks are the craze now when it comes to mobile computing. Sure, there’s still a need for full-sized laptops – business users need them, itinerant multimedia geeks can’t live without them and gamers are beginning to find laptops competent replacements for their gaming desktops.
But netbooks have found a niche in the market and that market is rapidly growing. In fact, as we slowly leave the clutches of the global economic downturn, it is noteworthy that netbooks have more than withstood the recession. They dominated the laptop market.
Netbooks are bare counterparts of laptops and notebooks. They are very cheap but they cover the essentials like wireless connectivity and basic mobile computing features. Though they are not desktop replacement laptops nor gaming or video editing devices, the general public has found its values to be satisfactory.
The Asus Eee PC is largely credited as the pioneer in this niche. But, much has happened since the Eee PC invaded the market in 2007. Every significant manufacturer now has its own netbook to offer to the public. And, for this reason we came up with what we think are the top 5 netbooks for 2009.
5. Asus Eee PC 901
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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.
HP PROBOOK 4510s
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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Posted on August 9th, 2009 | by admin
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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Posted on August 4th, 2009 | by admin
Lenovo is the proverbial new kid in town, having been officially a brand only since 2005. Despite that, Lenovo has quickly ascended the ranks of PC vendors worldwide. Acquiring IBM’s global PC operations provided the company a platform to build its own brand name. However, it was a calculated mixture of quality products, smart marketing and strategic outsourcing that helped launched the brand to what it is today. The company’s brand recognition reached dizzying heights during the 2008 Beijing Olympics where it was a major sponsor.
At the beginning, consumers were reluctant to embrace the China-made Lenovo products due to concerns about quality and durability. In time, however, Lenovo products came to stand for quality products at reasonable prices. The June 2008 issue of Consumer Reports confirmed this, as it ranked Lenovo as No. 1 among budget priced laptops in terms of fewest repairs reported by users.
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Posted on July 24th, 2009 | by admin
The fusion of technology and design creates a special niche in the market where style is given equal or even greater preference over functionality. We see it in top-end cellular phones that come in lush colors and expensive designs. It’s easy to see how laptops and notebooks too have been pervaded by the trends. Indeed, individuality has come to the fore of everyday technological devices.
To tap into this niche, computer giant Dell introduced a range of entry-level laptops aimed at the consumer market. Dubbed as the Inspiron series, these laptops provide great value and attractive designs. At the heart of the series was the 1520 that became one of the company’s best selling consumer laptops. As the company rolled out new and better designs, the Inspiron 1520 began losing its touch in the market. Buyers began to complain about its bulky size, which offered no better performance than its smaller siblings. Dell took heart of what the users were saying and came up with the sleeker and better Dell Inspiron 1525 – the focus of this review. -laptop reviews
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Posted on July 10th, 2009 | by admin
If you’ve been meaning to upgrade, you’d soon be confronted with the dilemma on whether to choose dual core or quad core. Is there a significant difference? Is it worth the price? Do you need it?
You can ask your resident techie who would only dazzle you with terms like cache coherency circuitry or simultaneous multithreading. Or you could ask your dad. He bought it, he thinks it’s better though he can’t give pinpoint why, and he recommends you buy one for yourself.
Let me first point out the obvious. Both are processors: a dual-core has two cores and a quad-core has four. A core is synonymous to a CPU or control-processing unit. And there are benefits and drawbacks to choosing one over the other.
Having a multi-core processor boosts multitasking. It isn’t a new concept. Several tasks — if run on the server — can be worked on by several processors enabling the system to function faster. Each processor handles a separate stream of data and as most users work on several applications at the same time, it makes sense to have more than one processor for enhanced performance. What Intel and AMD did was integrate multiple physical processors in one chip.
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Posted on June 23rd, 2009 | by admin
Have you been planning to get your hands on a laptop computer all this time but just do not know what to buy? At any point, only because you want a laptop so badly, you can just choose the first laptop you see the moment you step in a computer store. While that can happen, it is always best to put some serious thought before you make a laptop purchase, not to mention, getting the best out of that well-earned cash you got right there.
Nowadays, laptop computers have grown so much popularity that a recent survey showed that there are more and more people who now owns a laptop than desktop computers. So, since you’ve found this page, allow me to introduce you to HP laptops.
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Posted on June 16th, 2009 | by admin
The Lenovo IdeaPad S10 is up for the challenge in keeping up with your busy lifestyle. This ultimate netbook more than allows you to enjoy videos, check emails, surf the web, and contact friends online. The Lenovo IdeaPad S10 is a 10-inch netbook starting at a very affordable price offering very impressive features that place itself a notch above the competition. As many say, it is definitely the choice for light to medium users and families who think they might need an additional personal computer in their homes.
In terms of design, The Lenovo IdeaPad S10 comes in various colors to choose from without compromising build quality. The construction is mostly plastic, definitely strong enough to handle being tossed around inside a book bag or a large purse. The IdeaPad S10 is perfectly solid for a netbook of this size and weight at 2.64 lbs.
The Lenovo Idea Pad S10 is a netbook that is extremely easy when it comes to upgradeability. Unlike other similar netbooks in the market, the Lenovo Idea Pad S10 includes a convenient access panel on the back of the laptop, which allows easier access for RAM or hard drive upgrades. Getting that performance boost is always an arm’s reach.
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Posted on June 15th, 2009 | by admin
The HP 550 is a laptop (best recommended with Windows Vista Business) that fits medium sized budgets and also delivers practicality in terms of design, upgrading, and expansionary options.
This highly portable design weighs around 5 and a half pounds and possesses a high definition and easy viewable/Bright View 15.4 inch screen.
Further going, although the battery lifetime reaches up to around 180 minutes only, the laptop is a fast charging one with a battery that is able to reach up to 90% within less than two hours.
In terms of connectivity, the HP 550 possesses main features including: wireless integration and Bluetooth (not integrated but can be added).
For less than R 6000, you can now purchase the HP 550 which is the one of the cheapest practical small business laptops available widely at many channel distributors and local point sellers too.
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