HP TouchSmart Desktop Computer

HP TouchSmart 310-1125f Desktop Computer

The modern all-in-one design of the HP TouchSmart 310-1125f PC keeps your world clutter free and with the latest TouchSmart technology and a suite of apps, simply touch the screen to surf the web, watch movies, play music, flip through photos and more. A PC and 20” diagonal widescreen display in a single slim unit, this HP desktop computer has Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n, wireless keyboard and optical mouse, a built-in webcam and microphone and integrated High Definition Audio with 2.0 sound capabilities.

Touchscreen convenience, easy productivity, fun with music, photos and videos. The HP TouchSmart 310-1125f PC puts your entire PC on top of your desk while concealing antennas, cables and messy peripherals. With this HP desktop PC, you can watch HD movies, video chat with friends and family using the built-in webcam and microphone and surf the Web, wirelessly. Simply touch the screen to create playlists, watch, record and upload videos, view and organize photos, browse the Web and more.

Technical Details :

• The latest evolution of HP's TouchSmart software makes it easier to be entertained, get creative, and have fun.
• Multi-touch technology lets your fingers move more naturally over the screen as you interact with your content.
• Get excellent performance with 4GB DDR3 system memory
• The modern all-in-one design keeps your world clutter free: just plug it in and you're ready to go.
• Turn your desktop into a personal canvas where you can create, communicate and catalog your digital world.

FEATURES :


Touchscreen Technology
Use multi-touch gestures to navigate your touchscreen
Multicore Processor
Get better performance and work more efficiently
6-in-1 Digital Media Reader
Transfer photos from a digital camera to your desktop PC without using cables
LightScribe Technology
Burn labels directly onto CDs and DVDs
Built-in HP Webcam
Video chat live using your HP TouchSmart 310-1125f PC
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n
Connect to a wireless printer and other accessories

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Apple iBook Wireless DVD/CDRW PC G4

Connect to the Internet with its integrated Ethernet, 56K modem, or surf without wires with the pre-installed Airport card! If you've always wanted the Apple experience but couldn't afford one, this Apple iBook G4 is for you

 

• Apple iBook Wireless DVD/CDRW PC G4

This Apple iBook G4 1.07 GHz notebook is looking for a good home. Pre-installed components include an Apple G4 1.07 GHz processor, 256 MB of RAM, a 30 GB hard drive, and an Airport Wireless card.

The Apple iBook notebook has Mac OS X pre-installed and a CD-ROM drive ready to access media. Watch vivid images on its 12.1-inch TFT LCD and listen to integrated audio with its built-in speakers. 

Connect to the Internet with its integrated Ethernet, 56K modem, or surf without wires with the pre-installed Airport card! If you've always wanted the Apple experience but couldn't afford one, this Apple iBook G4 is for you.

Notebook is in very good condition - may have minor scratches on case or screen Has cosmetic blemishes, examples of which are (but not limited to): Minor scratches on case Minor scratches in the screen Hairline cracks on case or bezel Dead pixels (5 or less) Missing doors (for example, for the PC Card slot) Normal wear signs on keys, buttons and pointing devices May be missing manual, drivers, operating system, carrying cases Missing rubber feet from bottom of notebook Battery is not guaranteed to hold a full charge Battery is not covered under warranty All specific issues will be noted in the ad.

Model : iBook Power PC G4

- Product Features

• Apple iBook G4 1.07ghz Wireless DVD/CDRW 100 Day Warranty
• Includes Apple's wireless Airport card, 12.1" lcd, 256mb RAM, DVD/CDRW (watch DVD's & burn CD's)
• Leopard OS X (operating system) 10.5.8, Microsoft Office 2008 & iLife 2009
• Includes genuine Apple power supply.

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Google Launch Chromebook Laptop

Google Launch Chromebook Laptop.. The company will offer businesses its Chromebooks, along with technical support, as a hassle-free solution for $28 a month. The laptops, using processors made by Intel, will be available...

Google has launched an audacious attack on Microsoft, announcing laptop computers called Chromebooks that will use its own operating system – rather than Windows – will ship in June.

The machines will be made by Samsung and Acer, two companies that have previously made machines running Microsoft's software.

The laptops will coordinate tightly with Google's "cloud" online services, and have almost no capacity to store information. Instead, the bare-bones operating system is essentially a web browser that steers users to applications like email and spreadsheets directly on the web, rather than storing software such as Outlook or Word directly on PCs.

The move is Google's first directly onto Microsoft's home turf of PC operating systems and the Office suite software – a pair of monopolies that generate around $5bn of profits for the company every quarter. Until now it has largely avoided direct competition with Bill Gates's company on its strongest areas, focusing instead on internet areas such as search and webmail and online document services.

The Chromebooks shift day-to-day functions onto the internet, removing what Google sees as the time-consuming burden of tasks associated with traditional PCs such as installing software and updates, backing up files and running antivirus checks, executives said.

"The complexity of managing your computer is torturing users," Google co-founder Sergey Brin said at the announcement at Google's IO conference in San Francisco. "It's a flawed model fundamentally. Chromebooks are a new model that doesn't put the burden of managing your computer on yourself."

PC sales have grown steadily over the past 15 years, with brief dips during the recession, but there are signs of slowdowns, especially in Europe and the US, among consumers. Businesses are Microsoft's most loyal customers. Google is aiming at such "enterprise" customers, too, with the suggestion that their data will be safer in the cloud than on a PC that could get lost or stolen.

The company will offer businesses its Chromebooks, along with technical support, as a hassle-free solution for $28 a month. The laptops, using processors made by Intel, will be available for order initially in the US on Amazon.com and Best Buy's online store from 15 June.

As with Google's Android mobile operating system, the Chrome operating system (Chrome OS) will be free. The intention is that it will encourage people to spend more time on the internet – where they are more likely to use Google and so see or click on its adverts, because Google is the dominant provider of search adverts, with about 90% of world share.

In another move encouraging people to move their computing off their PCs and onto "the cloud", Google on Tuesday launched an online music locker service in the US letting users store and listen to their songs wherever they are.

The operating system and Chromebook PCs expand on Google's web browser, also called Chrome, that competes against Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Earlier on Wednesday Google announced that there are 160m users of its Chrome browser, launched in September 2008.

Google targets Microsoft with launch of Chromebook laptop

 

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Apple iBook Wireless DVD/CDRW PC G4

This Apple iBook G4 1.07 GHz notebook is looking for a good home. Pre-installed components include an Apple G4 1.07 GHz processor, 256 MB of RAM, a 30 GB hard drive, and an Airport Wireless card.

The Apple iBook notebook has Mac OS X pre-installed and a CD-ROM drive ready to access media. Watch vivid images on its 12.1-inch TFT LCD and listen to integrated audio with its built-in speakers. 

Connect to the Internet with its integrated Ethernet, 56K modem, or surf without wires with the pre-installed Airport card! If you've always wanted the Apple experience but couldn't afford one, this Apple iBook G4 is for you.

Notebook is in very good condition - may have minor scratches on case or screen Has cosmetic blemishes, examples of which are (but not limited to): Minor scratches on case Minor scratches in the screen Hairline cracks on case or bezel Dead pixels (5 or less) Missing doors (for example, for the PC Card slot) Normal wear signs on keys, buttons and pointing devices May be missing manual, drivers, operating system, carrying cases Missing rubber feet from bottom of notebook Battery is not guaranteed to hold a full charge Battery is not covered under warranty All specific issues will be noted in the ad.

Model : iBook Power PC G4

- Product Features

• Apple iBook G4 1.07ghz Wireless DVD/CDRW 100 Day Warranty
• Includes Apple's wireless Airport card, 12.1" lcd, 256mb RAM, DVD/CDRW (watch DVD's & burn CD's)
• Leopard OS X (operating system) 10.5.8, Microsoft Office 2008 & iLife 2009
• Includes genuine Apple power supply.

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Acer AS5742-6475 15.6-Inch Laptop

The Acer Aspire 5742 notebook PC (model AS5742-6475) offers powerful performance, the latest connectivity technology, and rich media features for a fast, responsive PC experience. Start with a gorgeous 15.6-inch widescreen LCD display with built-in HD webcam and the smart performance of the Intel Core i3 processor, then throw in cool convenience features and the new Microsoft Office Starter 2010 and you have everything you need within reach to power through daily tasks and enjoy your media wherever you are.

Burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming with the breakthrough performance of the Intel Core i3 processor--with 4-way multitasking processor power to work on four tasks simultaneously.

The notebook's rounded edges and smooth lines bring a slenderized look while the textured mesh black cover brings a rich appearance and prevents fingerprints and scratches. The full size keyboard extends to a dedicated numeric keypad making number key in's quick.

Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the Multi-Gesture Touchpad for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos, and more. A Touchpad Lock Function Key prevents accidental cursor movement from your wrists and fingers while typing.

The 1.3-megapixel HD webcam lets you go face to face in online chats and VOIPs with a 1280 x 1024 resolution, and you can go even bigger by easily connecting to your HDTV via the HDMI port--delivering crisp high-quality visuals and high-fidelity audio through a single cable.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010.  Complete your PC. Buy full-featured Microsoft Office 2010.

• Key Features

* 15.6-inch HD widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit display with native 720p HD resolution (1366 x 768), high-brightness (200-nit), and 16:9 aspect ratio.

* 2.53 GHz Intel Core i3-380M dual-core processor for a fast, responsive PC experience (3 MB L3 cache). Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.

* 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)

* 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz)

* Intel HD Graphics (with 128 MB of dedicated system memory) deliver turbo-charged performance and fast throughput and provides support for Microsoft DirectX 10 games.

* 8x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive can also write to CD, DVD-RAM, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs--which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data.

* 1.3-megapixel HD webcam lets you go face to face in online chats and VOIPs with 1280 x 1024 resolution, and easily take still pictures and videos that you can share with friends.

* Built-in mono speaker 

* Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.

* Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)

* Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites such as Google Earth. It also enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through Web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.

* 2-in-1 Media Card Reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC)  

* 3 USB 2.0 ports 

* HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD

* Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.

* Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.

* Preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 free software offering with selected functionality of Word and Excel for your text and spreadsheet tasks. Plus, if you decide you want the full suite, just purchase a product key to activate an ad-free version that also includes the latest Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher programs.  Complete your PC. Buy full-featured Microsoft Office 2010.

* Acer Backup Manager Software enables you to set up backup your valuable data or media portfolio with ease, and protect your assets intelligently and quickly.

* 6-cell battery (4400 mAh) 

* Weight: 5.74 pounds

* Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty

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Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop

Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop :

Introducing the new 13-inch MacBook Pro. The state-of-the-art dual-core Intel i5 processor delivers up to 2x faster performance (over the previous generation of MacBook Pro). New Thunderbolt technology lets you connect high-performance peripherals and high-resolution displays to a single port, and transfer files at lightning speeds. And with the new built-in FaceTime HD camera, you can make astonishingly crisp HD video calls.

With the revolutionary Thunderbolt technology, you'll be able to achieve bi-directional channels with transfer speeds to peripherals like external hard drives and servers up to an amazing 10 Gbps--while also connecting to a DisplayPort-compatible high-resolution display.

As with previous models, the MacBook Pro features a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, creating a thin and light mobile computing workhorse (less than 1 inch thin and just 4.5 pounds) that's also highly durable. And it includes a 13.3-inch, LED-backlit glass display as well as a glass trackpad that doesn't include a button (for larger tracking area) that features Apple's Multi-Touch technology. You'll also get up to 7 hours of battery life while on the go.

This version of the 13.3-inch Apple MacBook Pro (model MC700LL/A) Laptop features a 2.3 GHz Core i5 "Sandy Bridge" dual-core processor, 320 GB hard drive, and 4 GB of installed RAM. Other features include integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics, ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth connectivity, an SDXC card slot, two USB 2.0 ports, and a FireWire 800 port. It also comes with the Mac OS X Snow Leopard operating system as well as the iLife software suite, which includes the latest versions of iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand.

Key Features :
- Revolutionary Thunderbolt Technology
- Next-Generation Dual-Core Intel Processor
- Buttonless Multi-Touch Trackpad

Key Specifications :

- 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with edge-to-edge, uninterrupted glass (1280 x 800-pixel resolution).

- 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor ("Sandy Bridge") with 3 MB shared L3 cache for excellent multitasking.

- Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory.
- 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB installed RAM (1333 MHz DDR3; supports up to 8 GB)
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- Built-in FaceTime HD camera for video chatting
- Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
- Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones

- Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port
- SDXC card slot
- Thunderbolt port with native Mini DisplayPort output plus support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)

- Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control with support for inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

- Full-size backlit keyboard
- Stereo speakers with subwoofers
- Dimensions: 12.78 x 8.94 x 0.95 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 4.5 pounds
- Up to 7 hours of battery life
- Meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements
- Rated EPEAT Gold

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Lenovo IdeaCentre A700 review

Lenovo IdeaCentre A700 review : On the bottom of the screen you can find a bad with LEDs. It’s used to illuminate the keyboard when you want to work at night with the lights off. The size of the Lenovo IdeaCentre A700 it’s similar to the power supply from gaming laptops...

The market for PC’s All-in-one is low yet. Very few people are thinking to save space on the desk by using this kind of PC. Almost everybody’s looking to buy a monitor, and a desktop PC . The price for all in one pc’s is also much bigger than a common computer.

We will present a review of Lenovo Idea Centre A 700, that will make you understand if it’s worth buying. We are very interested to see what impact this computer from Lenovo will produce.

Under the Lenovo A700’s screen, behind the shiny grilles have been placed two JBL speakers signed. For most users, they can replace a small sound system. On the right side of the pc, you can find an optical drive, and on opposite side, the system connectors. The others are placed on the bottom of the screen. The one from the right are actually touch-sensitive buttons, used to adjust brightness and speaker volume.

On the bottom of the screen you can find a bad with LEDs. It’s used to illuminate the keyboard when you want to work at night with the lights off. The size of the Lenovo IdeaCentre A700 it’s similar to the power supply from gaming laptops . The maximum power it’s 150 W .

Specifications :
Display: 23.1 “, 1920×1080, capacitive touch screen, LED
CPU: Intel Core i5-480M, 2.66 GHz, 3 MB Cache, 2.93 GHzTurbo Boost, HT, 35 W TDP
Chipset: Intel HM55
RAM: 2 x 2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Integrated GPU: Intel HD Graphics
Dedicated GPU: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650, 1GB DDR3
HDD: 1 TB, 3.5 “, 7200 RPM, 32 MB buffer
Optical Drive: DVD RW
Network: LAN, 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth
Connectors: 6 x USB 2.0, Firewire, HDMI in, HDMI out, A / V in,SPDIF
Dimensions: -
Weight: 9.7 kg

Other: Wireless keyboard and mouse, webcam, SD and MScard reader, JBL audio system

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Toshiba's Energy - Saving E205 Laptop

Toshiba is one of the first PC makers to use a new Intel (INTC) technology called Wireless Display, or WiDi. It creates a wireless network that pairs the laptop with a Netgear (NTGR) Push2TV receiver that's included with the computer's purchase. This lets users easily display images from the E205 on a big-screen TV. Once the connection is established, it takes just a button push in Intel's Wireless Display software to initiate the transfer.

Toshiba's Energy - Saving E205 Laptop...

For the past couple of years, retail giant Best Buy (BBY) has been putting more of its own stamp on laptops for consumers at its stores. Toshiba's recently introduced E205-S1904 Satellite laptop is one collaborative result. The verdict: It's a $999 laptop with snappy performance and the ability to beam videos to a big-screen TV, but it has too many mechanical flaws for me to recommend it wholeheartedly. 

Toshiba designed the E205 as part of Best Buy's "Blue Label" program. The retailer uses the program to influence product design so computing will be easier for consumers, based on what they've said they want. Toshiba seems to have taken the name literally: The laptop's royal blue, molded-plastic case feels cheap, compared to other Toshiba models. Its glossy lid shows too many fingerprints and smudges. 

The E205 features a springy keyboard and big touchpad. But a further construction flaw I found was that the left and right mouse buttons are very hard to reach. Even with large hands, I had to stop typing to stretch my thumbs down and apply enough force to click the stiff buttons. 

While the laptop's overall appearance wasn't to my liking, there's a lot to be impressed with. The Toshiba laptop takes other, more useful design cues from Best Buy recommendations for Blue Label products. On the left side, there are jacks for a headphone and microphone, as well as a USB input. Designers moved the heat-dissipation vents to that side instead of the bottom, where on many notebooks they end up grilling one's knees. The E205's right side includes a slot-loading DVD player, a conventional USB port, and another USB input that accepts eSata cable, too. There's also an HD multimedia (HDMI) output. 

• WiDi for image display on TV

   

Above the keyboard, there's an ambient-light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness settings on the energy-saving, 14.1-inch, HD-resolution, LED-backlit screen. To the right of the keyboard, there's a touch-control panel to adjust the volume and playback of music and videos. The keyboard is nicely backlit as well, which helps in low-light situations. 

Toshiba is one of the first PC makers to use a new Intel (INTC) technology called Wireless Display, or WiDi. It creates a wireless network that pairs the laptop with a Netgear (NTGR) Push2TV receiver that's included with the computer's purchase. This lets users easily display images from the E205 on a big-screen TV. Once the connection is established, it takes just a button push in Intel's Wireless Display software to initiate the transfer. 

There are a couple of caveats. The technology doesn't currently work with copy-protected DVDs. And the laptop's display is disabled during the transfer, so users can't do something else on the laptop—such as deal with e-mail—while watching videos or listening to music. 

Overall performance was nimble. The laptop runs on Intel's new Core i5 processor and includes a generous 4 gigabytes of memory, which can be expanded up to 8 GB. The 500-GB hard drive is generous for a laptop in the E205's price range. Battery life is a fairly typical 3.5 hours when running video at normal screen brightness.

 

• some graphics chips unwelcome

   

Toshiba decided to use the 64-bit version of Microsoft's (MSFT) Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, which processes data in larger chunks than the 32-bit version. The E205 had no problems running multiple programs simultaneously. It worked without a hitch when I played video and listened to music at the same time, using Apple's (AAPL) iTunes software. 

Intel's integrated graphics chip always seems to need a few seconds to work out the kinks when playing video, and this system was no different. An odd quirk of the E205 and other WiDi-equipped laptops is that users can't easily add more potent graphics chips from Nvidia (NVDA) or ATI (AMD). That could limit the machine's appeal for video game players. Intel executives say PC makers can create software that would let them add other graphics chips to their machines. 

The E205 comes with a trial version of Microsoft Office and Works and Symantec's (SYMC) Norton Internet Security. There's also Best Buy's Software Installer application, which contains a list of programs and Web sites—including Netflix (NFLX), Roxio Creator (SNIC), and The Wall Street Journal (NWS)—that can quickly be installed. It's a neat way to shop for software to personalize your computer without being hobbled by preinstalled clutter you don't want. 

The Toshiba E205's design may not work for everyone, but it's a powerful and affordable laptop whose innovation and ease of use packs a wallop. 

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Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Talented Tablet

Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Talented Tablet. The X60 boasts three USB 2.0 inputs, so you won't have any trouble attaching a mouse, printer, or other device. It includes headphone and microphone jacks, mini-FireWire for even faster connections to multimedia gadgets, and VGA for hooking up your monitor or other display.

The Good: Extremely portable; Active Rotate feature automatically adjusts screen

The Bad: Lacks an internal CD drive; relatively expensive

The Bottom Line: It's not much to look at, but it is a capable and easy-to-transport tablet doubling as a laptop.

Fab Features

The X60 has a number of impressive features. As with the X41, the X60 has a 12-in. XGA screen. But unlike the earlier version, it also boasts touch-screen capabilities, letting users manipulate the screen using either a stylus or a finger. 

Another handy feature: the Active Rotate System. When in tablet mode, the X60 automatically detects any changes in rotation or angle and adjusts the picture from landscape to portrait and back. Turn the screen on its side, and the picture changes accordingly. Other tablet PCs require manual adjustments. This was extremely useful as I took notes during meetings. 

Writing on the screen when in tablet mode went off without a hitch. The stylus was comfortable, and the Microsoft (MSFT) Windows Vista Tablet software easily deciphered my chicken-scratch handwriting.

Another pleasant surprise came in the form of long battery life. I put the X60 through what I like to call the Airplane! test. Once the unit was fully charged, I turned on the movie, and when its 87 minutes ended the X60 was still going strong. 

In fact, it didn't need to be charged for another hour. On average, the battery life of the X60 was just above three hours. Much of the praise for this long battery life must go to the X60's extended eight-cell battery, which will cost you $50 and adds heft but is well worth the extra price and burden. 

Let's Hook Up

At 3.77 lbs. and 10.8 in. x 9.5 in. x 1.1 in., the X60 is the optimal size and weight for a portable unit that also works as a laptop. It is slightly smaller than the Toshiba (TOSBF) Portege and comparable to Lenovo's earlier foray into the tablet PC world, the ThinkPad X41 Tablet. 

The X60 boasts three USB 2.0 inputs, so you won't have any trouble attaching a mouse, printer, or other device. It includes headphone and microphone jacks, mini-FireWire for even faster connections to multimedia gadgets, and VGA for hooking up your monitor or other display. Underneath the hood, the X60 has a 1.83GHz Intel (INTC) Core Duo L2500 as well as a 100GB hard drive, ample storage for a portable unit. 

To test the portability of the X60 Tablet, I carried it around for a week and a half in New York City—from daily meetings to lunch on the go—with no complaints. Had I not known it was in my backpack I'd guess I was carrying some pads of paper and a book or two. 

The Down Side

I did have a few qualms about the X60. I would have liked an internal CD drive, but I was willing to part with it in return for portability. 

My biggest gripe is its price. At $2,500, the version I tested lands right between two of its closest competitors—the $3,499 Toshiba Portege R400-S4931, one of the more expensive tablet PCs, and the $1,299 HP Pavilion tx1000. 

So is the X60 worth the money? Unlike other tablet PCs that may cost you an arm and a leg, the X60 will give you a long period of productivity at a very high standard. While it may not be pretty, it sure gets the job done. 

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Acer Aspire TimelineX AS4820T Review

Is the Acer Timeline X AS4820T worth your money? Yes, it looks good. But, the average performance of the GPU switch is what brings it down. If you want a good looking laptop which you can flaunt in the boardroom and will only use it for basic tasks without the headache of switching between the 2 GPUs, this could be a good pick. 

This laptop from Acer's TimelineX Series is the AS4820T. If you have seen the size-zero Vaio X series from Sony, then you will immediately associate the outer body of the Acer with it. 

It has got a nice black metal finish which means that there won't be any finger prints. The shiny metal finish continues on the inside with a neatly laid giant touchpad and a tactile keyboard. Although the keys are great to type with, the build quality is not so. 

The keys are quite wobbly. But in case of the touchpad, it is one of the best we have ever used smooth and responsive. The touchpad also supports pinch-and-zoom with two fingers. There is an obvious lag when you try to pinch or zoom into your photos, but then that's not what this touchpad is primarily going to be used for. 

Clean, glossy lines make up the top with power buttons and almost invisible speakers. All in all, it has a great design. But the best part is that even with a DVD drive, it's extremely light at just 2.1 kg. The screen is a beautiful, bright 14-inch one with backlit LED making Acer 4820TG really good to look at. 

It has an Intel Core i5 -430 M 2.26Ghz processor with 4GB of RAM. In addition, it also has a 500GB HDD and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Graphics card. This ensures good video quality when you view your media or even want to play games.

The OS is Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit which is responsive and works without hassles most of the time. But, if you open more than six applications and then try to watch a movie, it will start to freeze. 

Like Nvidia's optimus technology, this too, has two graphic processing units (GPUs) which switch between high performance and low to give you optimal performance for computing. What Nvidia Optimus does is switch to a high performance GPU, that is ATI, when it has to run programmes with high graphic content and switch to the Intel GPU for the low menial computational tasks. 

But then, you will have to do this manually as it doesn't switch automatically. If you are a new user, you wouldn't even probably know it's there as Acer has not mentioned this anywhere. A dedicated switch would have been better. 

Regarding the actual workings of the switch, Acer recommends that you shut down all applications before you switch to GPU. If you switch without shutting down your programmes, the screen freezes. The 2 GPUS are a pain to switch on. They do their job but with a lot of hiccups.

All standard forms of connectivity are present -- USB, HDMI out, Ethernet, standard headphone jack and Wi-Fi. Multimedia is a pleasure to view on this laptop as it supports full HD in 1080p in 16:9. The speakers are pretty good too and enhance the sound via Virtual Surround Sound making it slightly better than the speakers on most laptops.

Is the Acer Timeline X AS4820T worth your money? Yes, it looks good. But, the average performance of the GPU switch is what brings it down. If you want a good looking laptop which you can flaunt in the boardroom and will only use it for basic tasks without the headache of switching between the 2 GPUs, this could be a good pick. 

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Toshiba Satellite T215D-S1140RD Review

The good: Better-than-Netbook performance; solid keyboard; good selection of ports for its size.

The bad: Unimpressive battery life; for a nearly $500, may not offer the CPU horsepower one might expect.

The bottom line: An update to last year's T115, the Toshiba Satellite T215D-S1140RD performs like a slightly larger, faster Netbook with better specs and ports. It's definitely a step up, but it may not be enough computer for those with higher expectations.
 

Weighing less than four pounds, and measuring just an inch thin, this easy traveler is a cinch to carry. Yet it offers an 11.6" diagonal HD TruBrite® widescreen LED backlit display — well-sized for multitasking, work or play. Plus, it has the horsepower to handle the day’s tasks or evening’s entertainment, along with a great communications package to keep you effective and in touch. The AMD® Athlon II Neo K125 processor offers tremendous multimedia capabilities.

• Box Contents - Toshiba T215D-S1140RD Notebook PC, 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery, 45W AC Adapter
• AMD Athlon II Neo K125 1.7GHz Processor
• 1MB L2 Cache, 1.6GT/s
• 2GB DDR3 RAM (8GB max)
• 250GB (5400 RPM) SATA Hard Drive with Impact Sensor (3D sensor)

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Toshiba Mini NB305 Review

Toshiba UK announces two new 10.1″ (25.7cm) additions to its netbook line up – the Mini NB300 and NB305. Both models offer a sleek design and an array of advanced functions for use at home, at work or on the move. Building on the award-winning Mini NB200, the Mini NB300 and NB305 offer an improved battery life, slimmer design and more powerful processors for a superior computing experience.

Compact design

Available with either Windows 7 Starter or Windows XP Home operating systems, the Mini NB300/NB305 features a 6-cell high capacity battery, enabling the netbook to run for up to 11 hours. The lengthy battery life is perfect for workers who require a portable computer without being tied to a power point, providing a full day’s work on a single charge. The battery pack is neatly hidden under the casing of the netbook to preserve the sleek, ergonomic design of both models.

Thanks to a more advanced architecture using Intel’s Pine Trail, the 1.66GHz Intel® Atom N450 processor helps to boost the NB300/NB305′s efficiency. By integrating the system’s graphics card and memory controller with the processor, the netbook is able to run with an improved performance whilst consuming less energy.

Both models house near full size keyboards to make typing more comfortable, without compromising on the design. Multi-Touch Control has also been added to the larger touchpad, allowing users to navigate documents, web pages and images more easily. Its diminutive form and simple ergonomics also make it an affordable choice for families requiring a lightweight computer for accessing the internet or working on basic programs.

Versatile, connected computing

The Mini NB300/NB305 features up to 250GB HDD of storage space, allowing users to save a higher number of videos, music and pictures than ever before. All the data saved on the hard disk is protected using an integrated 3D impact sensor which detects freefalls, shocks and vibrations. Another premium feature, Sleep-and-Charge, allows external USB devices such as mobile phones and personal media players to charge from the Mini NB300/305, even when it is turned off.

All models running the Windows 7 operating system also come equipped with the LifeSpace application suite. The Bulletin Board aspect helps to organise everyday projects and activities in a personalised way. LifeSpace, developed by Toshiba, also provides a unique way to easily find and access stored files from the desktop through the ReelTime feature.

The Mini NB300/NB305 also feature an extended selection of wireless connectivity options. Integrated Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) connectivity allows users to access the internet whilst on the move and Bluetooth 2.1® connectivity[1] allows simple wireless data transfer from the latest compatible devices.

The NB305 is available in Mocha Brown and Snow White colour schemes, featuring a matt-finish textured cover and contemporary tiled keyboard. The NB300 is available in Cosmic Black, featuring a stylish, glossy finish, decorated with a diagonal striped pattern, black flat keyboard and black palm rest.

In November 2009 Squaretrade[2], the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company in the US, honoured Toshiba laptops and netbooks as being amongst the most reliable in the market.

The NB300 and NB305 netbooks are available from the end of January 2010.

[1] Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity available on certain models
[2] Squaretrade Laptop Reliability Survey, November 2009

Product Specifications

• 10.1” (25.7 cm) TruBrite LED backlight display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels
• Measures: 266 mm x 192.3 mm x 24.2 mm (front)
• Up to 11 hour battery life with a 6 cell battery.
• Weight: 1.33 kg
• Wireless connectivity: WLAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR, Mobile Broadband ready
• Interfaces: 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 2.0 with Sleep-and-Charge, headphone, microphone, Fast Ethernet, RGB, 2-in-1 Bridge Media Slot
• Integrated stereo speakers
• Up to 250 GB HDD with 3D impact sensor for HDD protection
• Intel® Atom N450 (1.66GHz, 667MHz)
• OS: Windows 7 Starter or Windows XP Home

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