GDC 2007: Intel's G965 Integrated Graphics Performance Sneak Peek
Wednesday, March 07, 2007 by Pulp
Intel's Santa Rosa platform is coming soon and many notebooks will be using the Intel G965 graphics as part of an integrated graphics solution. Intel has been working on writing drivers to utitlize the new hardware and give better integrated graphics performance. Based on a demo Intel gave us today, Half Life 2 on integrated graphics using the G965 should be quite playable.
» Full Story - 1,700 Views » Discussion - 24 Replies
Sony VAIO FE Review
Wednesday, March 07, 2007 by tothphu
The Sony VAIO FE is a 15.4" multimedia full featured notebook. This review covers a Core 2 Duo and Nvidia Go 7600 powered VAIO FE-91S purchased in Japan.
» Full Story - 2,394 Views » Discussion - 12 Replies
Targus Solitaire Backpack Review
Tuesday, March 06, 2007 by tiffany boggs
If you have been searching for a versatile notebook bag, the Targus Solitaire Backpack may be what you are looking for. It has many unique features including its convertible function, which is a personal favorite. The convertible function means the bag can be used as either a backpack or as a vertical style messenger bag, now that is versatility.
» Full Story - 2,119 Views » Discussion - 11 Replies
Fujitsu LifeBook S2210 13.3-inch Screen AMD Turion X2 Notebook Released
Tuesday, March 06, 2007 by Andrew
Fujitsu has released the LifeBook S2210, an update to their LifeBook S2110 notebook. The LifeBook S2210 features a 13.3" Crystal View XGA display (not widescreen!), AMD Turion X2 dual-core processor, ATI X1150 graphics and Windows Vista installed. The S2210 also features an array of security options to appeal to business users.
» Full Story - 3,295 Views » Discussion - 10 Replies
News Bits: Asus XG Station Details, Intel Pupil Device Laptop in UK, Best Buy Deceiving Customers
Tuesday, March 06, 2007 by Chaz
More Asus XG Station details emerge
Intel to release "Pupil Device" laptop in UK
Samsung introduces its first Windows Vista UMPC
Best Buy deceives customers via internal website
» Full Story - 5,536 Views » Discussion - 19 Replies
HP Pavilion dv6227cl Review
Monday, March 05, 2007 by leathco
The HP dv6227cl model is currently being sold in large retailers such as Wal Mart and Sams Club. You can get this laptop for less than $800 with a 120GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, Turion X2 processor, a DVD burner and Vista Home Premium. Configuring the same thing at HPShopping.com costs over $1,000! Following is a full review of the penny-wise dv6227cl.
» Full Story - 4,961 Views » Discussion - 14 Replies
Sennheiser PXC-300 Noise Canceling Headphones Review
Sunday, March 04, 2007 by Gautam
One thing we all know is that notebook speakers are never that great, and sometimes awful. A good set of external speakers are nice while at a desk, but on the go you'll need a great pair of headphones to get the desired audio quality you want. Our resident audiophile Gautam reviews the Sennheiser PCX-300 noise cancelling headphones in this review.
» Full Story - 3,481 Views » Discussion - 15 Replies
Current Notebook and Tech Deals (Updated 3/4/2007)
Sunday, March 04, 2007 by Andrew
Dell.com Coupon Codes for up to $400 Off Inspiron Notebooks
Targus Repel Backpack For 15.4" Notebooks $10
Compaq Presario C501NR 15.4" Notebook $500
Acer Aspire 5610 with Vista Premium $599
» Full Story - 8,878 Views » Discussion - 2 Replies
Xpad Laptop Cooling Pad and Heatshield Review
Saturday, March 03, 2007 by tiffany boggs
The Xpad isn't your typical laptop cooling pad, in fact it has no fans. That is one of the unique features of this cooling pad, besides its lightweight portable design.
» Full Story - 2,920 Views » Discussion - 10 Replies
News Bits: Lenovo Battery Recall, Asus U1 Coming Next Week, HP tx1000z Available
Friday, March 02, 2007 by Chaz
Lenovo recalls 208,000 notebook batteries
HP tx1000z notebook convertible now available
Asus U1 LED-based notebook coming next week
Top ten notebook brands taking clone brand market share
» Full Story - 5,986 Views » Discussion - 14 Replies
Most Popular Laptops for February 2007
Friday, March 02, 2007 by Andrew
Each month we compile data for the number of times a particular notebook is viewed on this sites product pages to get an idea for what mainstream consumers are looking at and thinking about buying. In February of 2007 the HP dv6000t, now offered with Windows Vista, continues to hold very steady at #1. The new Toshiba Satellite A135 notebook made a strong showing at #4 during its first month of availability on the market.
» Full Story - 8,584 Views » Discussion - 4 Replies
Toshiba Satellite P105-S6217 Review
Friday, March 02, 2007 by Andrew
The Toshiba Satellite P105 is a 17" desktop replacement style notebook that comes in a wide array of configurations. We tested the Satellite P105-S6217 with a 1.66GHz Core 2 Duo processor, Nvidia Go 7300 graphics card and included external USB TV tuner. Following is the full review.
» Full Story - 9,691 Views » Discussion - 9 Replies
Wednesday, March 07, 2007 by Pulp
Intel's Santa Rosa platform is coming soon and many notebooks will be using the Intel G965 graphics as part of an integrated graphics solution. Intel has been working on writing drivers to utitlize the new hardware and give better integrated graphics performance. Based on a demo Intel gave us today, Half Life 2 on integrated graphics using the G965 should be quite playable.
» Full Story - 1,700 Views » Discussion - 24 Replies
Sony VAIO FE Review
Wednesday, March 07, 2007 by tothphu
The Sony VAIO FE is a 15.4" multimedia full featured notebook. This review covers a Core 2 Duo and Nvidia Go 7600 powered VAIO FE-91S purchased in Japan.
» Full Story - 2,394 Views » Discussion - 12 Replies
Targus Solitaire Backpack Review
Tuesday, March 06, 2007 by tiffany boggs
If you have been searching for a versatile notebook bag, the Targus Solitaire Backpack may be what you are looking for. It has many unique features including its convertible function, which is a personal favorite. The convertible function means the bag can be used as either a backpack or as a vertical style messenger bag, now that is versatility.
» Full Story - 2,119 Views » Discussion - 11 Replies
Fujitsu LifeBook S2210 13.3-inch Screen AMD Turion X2 Notebook Released
Tuesday, March 06, 2007 by Andrew
Fujitsu has released the LifeBook S2210, an update to their LifeBook S2110 notebook. The LifeBook S2210 features a 13.3" Crystal View XGA display (not widescreen!), AMD Turion X2 dual-core processor, ATI X1150 graphics and Windows Vista installed. The S2210 also features an array of security options to appeal to business users.
» Full Story - 3,295 Views » Discussion - 10 Replies
News Bits: Asus XG Station Details, Intel Pupil Device Laptop in UK, Best Buy Deceiving Customers
Tuesday, March 06, 2007 by Chaz
More Asus XG Station details emerge
Intel to release "Pupil Device" laptop in UK
Samsung introduces its first Windows Vista UMPC
Best Buy deceives customers via internal website
» Full Story - 5,536 Views » Discussion - 19 Replies
HP Pavilion dv6227cl Review
Monday, March 05, 2007 by leathco
The HP dv6227cl model is currently being sold in large retailers such as Wal Mart and Sams Club. You can get this laptop for less than $800 with a 120GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, Turion X2 processor, a DVD burner and Vista Home Premium. Configuring the same thing at HPShopping.com costs over $1,000! Following is a full review of the penny-wise dv6227cl.
» Full Story - 4,961 Views » Discussion - 14 Replies
Sennheiser PXC-300 Noise Canceling Headphones Review
Sunday, March 04, 2007 by Gautam
One thing we all know is that notebook speakers are never that great, and sometimes awful. A good set of external speakers are nice while at a desk, but on the go you'll need a great pair of headphones to get the desired audio quality you want. Our resident audiophile Gautam reviews the Sennheiser PCX-300 noise cancelling headphones in this review.
» Full Story - 3,481 Views » Discussion - 15 Replies
Current Notebook and Tech Deals (Updated 3/4/2007)
Sunday, March 04, 2007 by Andrew
Dell.com Coupon Codes for up to $400 Off Inspiron Notebooks
Targus Repel Backpack For 15.4" Notebooks $10
Compaq Presario C501NR 15.4" Notebook $500
Acer Aspire 5610 with Vista Premium $599
» Full Story - 8,878 Views » Discussion - 2 Replies
Xpad Laptop Cooling Pad and Heatshield Review
Saturday, March 03, 2007 by tiffany boggs
The Xpad isn't your typical laptop cooling pad, in fact it has no fans. That is one of the unique features of this cooling pad, besides its lightweight portable design.
» Full Story - 2,920 Views » Discussion - 10 Replies
News Bits: Lenovo Battery Recall, Asus U1 Coming Next Week, HP tx1000z Available
Friday, March 02, 2007 by Chaz
Lenovo recalls 208,000 notebook batteries
HP tx1000z notebook convertible now available
Asus U1 LED-based notebook coming next week
Top ten notebook brands taking clone brand market share
» Full Story - 5,986 Views » Discussion - 14 Replies
Most Popular Laptops for February 2007
Friday, March 02, 2007 by Andrew
Each month we compile data for the number of times a particular notebook is viewed on this sites product pages to get an idea for what mainstream consumers are looking at and thinking about buying. In February of 2007 the HP dv6000t, now offered with Windows Vista, continues to hold very steady at #1. The new Toshiba Satellite A135 notebook made a strong showing at #4 during its first month of availability on the market.
» Full Story - 8,584 Views » Discussion - 4 Replies
Toshiba Satellite P105-S6217 Review
Friday, March 02, 2007 by Andrew
The Toshiba Satellite P105 is a 17" desktop replacement style notebook that comes in a wide array of configurations. We tested the Satellite P105-S6217 with a 1.66GHz Core 2 Duo processor, Nvidia Go 7300 graphics card and included external USB TV tuner. Following is the full review.
» Full Story - 9,691 Views » Discussion - 9 Replies
