Dell Inspiron Mini 10V Review
The new Dell Inspiron Mini 10v netbook comes with Intel Atom N270 processor at 1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB and 512K cache level 2. It also comes with DDR2 533MHZ 1GB RAM expandable to 2GB and reduces the storage capacity of 160GB hard drive to one 120GB.
The screen has 10.1-inch LCD with 720p resolution and 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. It can be connected to an HDTV via an HDMI port and has the option to include an external drive for DVD playback.
Improvement options are somewhat limited on the Dell Inspiron Mini 10v: It is not allowing upgrades of processor and screen. Even so, the netbook can be configured with up to 160GB hard drive (or 16GB SSD), Beamer internal Wi-Fi 802.11n, optional Bluetooth 2.1 and various colors.
The price is the most important thing on new Dell netbook. It start with just just $ 299 with the option of Ubuntu Linux operating system version 8.04 or Windows XP Home Edition SP3 installed.
The technical specifications of Dell Inspiron Mini 10v Netbook:
- Processor: Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz/533Mhz FSB/512K L2Cache)
- Operating System: Genuine Windows XP Home Edition SP3, Ubuntu Linux version 8.04
- Memory: 1GB, DDR2, 533MHz
- Chipset: Intel ® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 945GSE UMA
- 10.1-inch LCD (1024 × 576) WSVGA
- Two 1.0W speakers
- Integrated Microphone
- Hard Disk: 2.5 inch SATA 120GB at 5400rpm or SSD 2.5-inch 8GB
- Li-Ion Battery 3-cell battery with optional 6-cell
- 1.3MP Web Camera
- Wi-Fi: Dell 1397 WLAN 802.11g – Half Mini-card, Dell 1510 WLAN 802.11g / n Mini Card
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth Internal (2.1 + EDR) Mini-card
- Memory Card Reader 3-in-1 (SD / MMC / MS)
- Integrated network connector 10/100 LAN (RJ45)
- VGA
- 2 USB ports and 1 USB port Power
- Dimensions: 26.8 – 28.3 mm x 261mm x 182mm
- Weight: 1.2kg with 3 cell battery
Review:
“Same basic chassis as Dell’s more expensive Netbooks ; very low entry price” (cnet.com) – Scored 79
“Very aggressively priced. Almost 8 hours of battery life. Other colors are available as options… “(pcmag.com) – scored 70
“The design is no longer cutting-edge, but this reasonably priced portable offers fast performance and long battery life, along with plenty of bells and whistles” (Laptop Mag)
Gateway FX P-7805u Review
Gateway FX P-7805u Laptops focused on economic gamers market have a pleasant surprise, a decent mix of components, combined with high-end video cards.
The previous model P-7811 FX for $ 1,400 dollars from the rest stuck with a resolution of 1,900 x 1,200 pixels, and Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTS. Unfortunately the P-7811 FX has been discontinued to make way for the FX P-7805u, currently only available at BestBuy.
The recent model seems to be a setback, because despite being cheaper, probably will have to lower the resolution to most video games to improve the details. The 17-inch passed a resolution of 1,900 x 1,200 to today’s 1,440 x 900 pixels.
The first model that launched Gateway to the niche of gamers was in early 2008; this system has a resolution of 1,440 x 900, which made possible in part by its low price. In August of that year they released the P-7811 FX with its enhanced resolution and keeping the price down.
Gateway FX P-7805u includes an eSATA port to connect an external hard drive, an ExpressCard/54 slot, and FireWire (a rarity nowadays). It keeps the Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 P-7811, which is quite efficient combined with 4GB of RAM and hard drive faster than 7,200 rpm.
The main attraction of this computer is its graphics card-high-end Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTS, with a very good performance even for gaming applicants. Its battery offers approximately 3 hours of Independence and the team has factory warranty of one year.
Gateway FX P-7805u scored 8.2 on CNet
Asus Eee PC 1005HA Review
Asus does not want to leave their EeePC netbook series back. They have launched Asus Eee PC 1005HA first in Japan for a business audience. It comes with silver casing aside mixing between black and white. Really perfect color combinations for business people.
This model features Intel Atom N280 processor at 1.66 GHz, Intel 945GSE Express chipset, 250GB hard drive, connectivity, WiFi b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1, integrated webcam, and 3 USB ports 2.0.
Continue to rely on 10.1 inches screen and 1024 x 600 standard resolutions; the netbook has 160 GB hard disk capacity. The original model had 1 GB RAM that expandable to 2GB
The netbook will include Windows XP Professional without any option to upgrade to the new operating system. You have to buy it for yourself. This equipment will be working for 10.2 hours with its integrated battery.
Compared to other Netbooks (Mini Laptops), the Asus Eee PC 1005HA is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 99/100 (Excellent quality) in Alatest. While CNet and PCWorld give same rate (84) for this netbook.
The Asus Eee PC 1005HA price starting from $ 300 in US.
Asus-EeePC-1005HA photo
Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet Review
Lenovo has always distinguished itself by developing Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet PC. This is high quality portable device that stands out from the crowd with 12.1 inches swivel touch screen.
Among the main features of the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet PC are:
- Processor: 1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Storage: 160GB hard drive
- Optical Drive: None
- Screen: 12.1 inches (1,280×800 native resolution)
- Graphics: Integrated Intel X4500 HD
- Weight: 3.5 pounds
- Dimensions (HWD): : 1.2×11.6×10.1 inches
- Operating System: Windows 7 Professional (32-bit)
Although official data are not named with webcam facility, we are fully confident that webcam already included in this Tablet PC. It is due to the need for some users to conduct video conferencing.
Lenovo Thinkpad X200
The tablet has great touchscreen facility. The exclusive Lenovo SimpleTap utility makes good use of the touch screen abilities, letting you easily control screen brightness, system volume, and more. You can also add your own Tiles to launch applications or URLs.
X200 Tablet Multi-Touch’s screen also supports two-finger gestures, such as pivoting two fingers to rotate or pinching fingers to shrink an object. For more precise input, such as adding notes to documents, the X200 Tablet’s screen also supports stylus input.
Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet PC already available from October 22 for $1,994.
Via: computershopper
Apple iMac 21.5 and 27 Inches Revealed
Apple has revamped its all-in-one desktop computer to new sizes: iMac 21.5 inches and iMac 27 inches. They also changes the aspect ratio, which passes of 16:10 to 16:9, with resolutions of 1920 x 1080 pixels (FullHD) for the 21.5-inch model and 2560 × 1440 pixels for 27-inch model. The panels also become LED.
The new iMacs feature Core 2 Duo processor 3.06 GHz Intel Core i5 and i7 2.66 to 2.8 GHz for high-end models. Yes, you read that right: Intel Core i5 and i7, which means 4 cores in an iMac. As for graphics power, depending on size and model we can opt for integrated 9400M graphics card, an ATI Radeon HD 4670 with 256MB of video memory or a Radeon HD 4850 with 512MB.
Apple have launched its new iMac 21.5 inch and 27 inch model
For connectivity, the new iMac has a FireWire 800 port, four USB 2.0 ports, an SD card slot, Mini DisplayPort and the usual visual and audio inputs. Also noteworthy was the hard drive up to 2 TB 7200 RPM and an impressive amount of RAM, 16 GB. As for Blu-Ray, the iMac does not have it.
The new iMac includes a wireless keyboard and the new Magic Mouse. It is Apple’s wireless mouse with multitouch technology. At present, this mouse is no longer an optional device, but as standard accessory.
The new iMac 21.5 inch cost 1049 Euros, while the iMac 27 inch model cost 1449 Euros minimum. For now, we have to wait a little longer to know all the customization options.
Via: MacWorld
