Big sale of newest Apple computers

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It’s not the first time Australian retailer Dick Smith’s has lopped 10% off Apple notebooks and desktops, but with the discounts also applying to the 2011 releases of the MacBooks, iMacs and Mac Minis this is your first chance to get the latest Apple hardware at less than the standard retail price.

Most have the new Intel Core i5/i7 processors and the much lauded Thunderbolt I/O ports, which are able to transfer files at dramatically faster speeds than previous USB 2.0 ports. The 2011 MacBook Pro line is definitely worth a close look if you want a super stylish notebook or desktop replacement. The Dick Smith sale ends this Sunday.

Among the discounted Apples, one of the choicest (and sexiest) is the 2011 Apple MacBook Air 11in (64GB) include batteries such as Apple A1022 Battery, Apple M8760 Battery, Apple A1008 Battery, Apple A1061 Battery, Apple A1045 Battery, Apple A1175 Battery, Apple A1185 Battery, Apple M9324 Battery, Apple M8403 Battery, Apple M7318 Battery for $989.10. Leaving aside its amazing razor-thin looks, its Intel Core i5-2467M processor is surprisingly powerful given that it’s low-voltage, and when paired to a 64GB solid state drive, this combination delivers excellent performance in this inspiringly slim package, even if the RAM is just 2GB. Plus you get the usual excellent MacBook build quality, a Thunderbolt port and a backlit keyboard.

The next bargain of note is the mid-range 2.5GHz version of the Mac Mini for $809.10. Packing both an Intel Core i5 and an AMD Radeon HD 6630M dedicated graphics card (for only $100 more than the RRP of the base model 2.3GHz Mac Mini) it's a tiny but powerful and stylish little desktop.

Those seeking a big notebook should consider the MacBook Pro 17in. This large screen giant was the biggest beneficiary of the February updates to the MacBook Pro line, receiving an Intel Core i7-2720QM processor and an AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics card. For $2,609.10 it's nearly $300 less than RRP, giving it one the biggest price drops in Dick Smith's sale.

Among the other discounted Macs, there's an Apple MacBook 13in for $989.10. This is pretty cheap for a MacBook of any kind, but be aware this model has an obsolete Intel Core 2 Duo processor that's completely outclassed by the new Intel Core i5s present in the slighly more expensive MacBook Pro line. For instance, while the entry level 13in MacBook Pro is $1,259.10, it's still a much better buy because you get drastically better hardware for a couple of hundred dollars more.

Also think hard before being tempted to buy an older 2010 model MacBook Air 11in (128GB) for $989.10 or (64GB) for $809.10. Even with the lower price, they aren’t as good value as the newer 2011 models, which have vastly better processors, Thunderbolt ports and backlit keyboards.

A sale of 10% is about as big a discount as you’re going to get on an Apple product here in Australia. There's bargains across the 2011 and older 2010 models, but bear in mind that the newest models are really a big jump ahead of the previous generation Apples.

Compaq chows out cheap AMD notebook

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Last year we talked about a Compaq ultraportable notebook that was aimed at business users called the 2230s. We haven't heard much form HP-owned Compaq since then. The computer company is back two new laptops for users on a budget. The new machines are aimed at businesses and are part of the Compaq Essentials line.

The first of the new notebooks is the Compaq 515 with a retail price starting at $US429. Directly translated to Australian dollars, that's $AU511, but the actual price is closer to $700 at Australian retailers. The machine features a 1366 x 768 screen, 2.1GHz AMD Athlon X2 QL-64 CPU, 2GB of RAM, and ATI HD 3200 graphics. Storage for the notebook is to a 160GB HDD and the machine runs Windows Vista. The rig is smallish, though of average weight at about 2.3KG, sports an internal DVD drive, and runs a 6-cell battery like compaq 398832-001 battery, compaq 405231-001 battery, compaq 407672-001 battery, compaq EG415AA battery, compaq HSTNN-A10C battery, compaq HSTNN-A14C battery, compaq HSTNN-CB25 battery, compaq Presario B1000 battery, compaq Presario B3800 battery, compaq Presario B2800 battery.

The other new Compaq notebook is the 610 selling for $US20 more than its little brother at $US449 -- though in Australia we are paying significantly more for this model, with street prices closer to $900. For the extra loot, you get a larger 15.6-inch LCD with the same 1366 x 768 resolution. The CPU is a 1.86GHz Intel Celeron T1500 dual-core and the system has 2GB of RAM with graphics by Intel GMA X3100. Storage is to a 250GB HDD and the machine runs Windows Vista.

◦CPU: Intel Celeron Processor 900(2.20GHz) (1MB cache)

◦OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

◦Memory: 2GB DDR2 800MHz Memory

◦Hard Drive: 250GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive

◦Video Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M

◦Wireless: Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth

◦Display: 15.6″ diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView Display (1366 x 768)

◦Optical Drive: LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

◦Ports: 3 USB 2.0; 1 VGA (15-pin); 1 RJ -45 (LAN); 1 Headphone-out; 1 Microphone-in

◦Battery: 6 Cell / up to 4.25 hours

About Compaq Presario CQ42-355tu

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The new Compaq Presario CQ42-355tu is a 14-inch display laptop powered by the Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor. This laptop is affordable notebook with high definition audio and integrated Digital Media Reader. The forthcoming details deal about the specifications and features of Compaq Presario CQ42-355tu.

1.The Operating System installed in Compaq Presario is Free DOS and the Processor is Intel® Pentium® Processor P6100 with 2.0 GHz. The chipset is Intel® HM55 chipset.

2.It supports standard memory of 2GB DDR3 and a maximum memory of 8 GB DDR3. It uses 2 user accessible memory slots.

3.The internal drive is 320GB SATA Hard Disk Drive with 5400 rpm and optical drive is SATA Light Scribe Super Multi DVD± R/RW with double layer support.

4.The size of the display is 35.6 cm with the resolution of 1366×768 pixels and the type of the display is Diagonal High-Definition LED HP bright view widescreen. The graphics is Intel® HD graphics.

5.The measurements of the product are 34.2cm width, 22.8cm depth and 3.15cm height. It weighs about 2.20kg.

6.Communication features include 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth® wireless networking and Integrated 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN.

7.It supports Webcam with Integrated Microphone (VGA) and Atlec Lansing speakers. The pointing device is Touch Pad with integrated On/Off button and two-way scroll pad support. The keyboard is 101 key compatible and notebook keyboard with home roll keys.

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9.The security managements are Kensington Micro Saver lock slot, Power-on password and Accepts 3D party security lock devices. It is available in matte black with prism pattern.

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Compaq Presario C700

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Introduction:

Compaq Presario C700 is a laptop with modern features. The supported processors in Compaq Presario C700 are Intel Celeron-M, Intel Core Duo, and Intel Core 2 Duo. The chipset in the laptop is Intel GML960and the type of the Random Access Memory (RAM) is 667MHz DDR2. The storage capacity of RAM is up to 4GB and the RAM slot is two. The size of the Hard Drive is from 120GB to 250GB – 5400RPM. The type of the Hard Drive is SATA and the Hard Drive bay is one. The size of the Hard Drive is 2.5 inches and the Optical Drive is DVD+- RW.

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The product dimensions are 25.7cm width, 35.7cm depth, and 4.03cm height. The weight of the product is 2.59 kg. The size of the display is 15.4 inches with the maximum resolution of 1280×800 pixels and the aspect ratio is 16:9. The type of the screen is WXGA widescreen and the surface of the screen is glossy. The supported Operating System is Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, and Free DOS. The laptop is equipped with the 6-cell Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery like Compaq Presario 1700 Battery, Compaq Armada E500 Battery, Compaq Armada V300 Battery, Compaq PP2060 Battery, Compaq Presario 1260 Battery, Compaq Presario 1220 Battery, Compaq Presario 1680 Battery, Compaq Presario N1050V Battery, Compaq Presario NX9005 Battery, Compaq Presario 1215 Battery and 65W AC Power adapter. The input options are keyboard and touchpad.

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The graphics controller is Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 and the storage capacity is 384MB. The type of the Graphics memory is shared one. It supports VGA out port, TV out port of S-Video. Other features like DVI out port, HDMI out port, display port, and tablet are not included in Compaq Presario C700. The sound controller is high definition audio. It supports two speakers, microphone, headphone port, and microphone port. Connectivity options include Ethernet Port 10/100 Ethernet, wireless 802.11 b/ g and three x USB2.0. A Bluetooth and WWAN option is not included in Compaq Presario C700. Other Hardware includes 5-in-1card reader (secure digital cards, multimedia cards, memory stick, memory stick pro, or XD picture cards) and Webcam.

HP Compaq DX2300 Business Desktop Review

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Considering some of the budget-busting PCs we've reviewed recently, we wanted to balance the scales with desktops from the other end of the cost spectrum. What could we get for, say, $499? The answer, at least according to HP's Compaq DX2300 Business PC, is "not much."

This surprised us, because other machines we've reviewed have come in at or just above this price, and they proved excellent bargains. But that's not the case with the DX2300, which in the bare-bones configuration we received seemed determined to prove that old axiom: You get what you pay for.

In this case, that included a 3.2GHz Pentium 4 HT 641 CPU, 512MB of RAM, an 80GB hard drive, and integrated graphics (powered by Intel's decent GMA 3000 chip), but not a lot else. This setup is adequate for running the preinstalled Vista Business OS, but is better considered for its upgrade potential: It has a free PCI Express (PCIe) x16 slot for adding a discrete graphics card, two PCIe x1 slots, a PCI 2.3 slot, an available RAM bay, a couple of extra Serial ATA connectors, and two free external bays (one 3.5-inch, one 5.25-inch).

The front panel bears the standard selection of ports: Two USB, plus headphones and mic. In addition to the usual four USB ports, VGA connector, Ethernet, and audio jacks in the rear, you'll also find a nine-pin serial port and a parallel port. The warranty is of the standard one-year-limited variety, and the number of installed software programs is restrained for HP, limited to the latest version of Roxio's CD- and DVD-burning app, a 60-day trial of Microsoft Office, and HP's proprietary backup-and-recovery software.

We hesitate to predict, though, exactly how long such a backup might take. We found the DX2300's performance frustratingly slow for most tasks. Booting up was a tedious process, and we often had to wait upwards of a minute for the Windows Welcome Center to appear on our desktop. Navigating through files with Windows Explorer, running programs, and switching between them with Alt+Tab were similarly tortoise-like. The PC's performance on our standard battery such as Compaq Armada M700 Battery, Compaq EVO N400c Battery, Compaq EVO N410c Battery, Compaq EVO N600C Battery, Compaq EVO N610C Battery, Compaq EVO N620C Battery, Compaq Presario 1200 Battery, Compaq Presario 1800 Battery, Compaq Presario 700 Battery, Compaq Presario 900 Battery of productivity tests, including Windows Media Encoder (14 minutes and 55 seconds) and iTunes conversions (6 minutes and 31 seconds) was also unimpressive.

Of course, as the DX2300's unassuming, boxy design reminds us, this is a business PC, so most office workers won't need tremendous performance for these kinds of applications. (You'll need at least another 512MB of RAM if you want to venture into those areas, and that wouldn't be a bad idea improving the system's performance overall.) But the DX2300's target audience likely won't need to do much beyond checking e-mail, browsing the Web, and using various components of the Microsoft Office suite. As long as these users open those programs at the beginning of the day and keep them open, they should be satisfied with the DX2300's abilities.

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s Review

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s Review

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Lenovo’s latest notebook is specially designed for small-business road warriors on a budget. The sub-$1,000 ThinkPad Edge E220s brings a slick, streamlined look to Lenovo’s legendary family of business notebooks and features Intel’s "Sandy Bridge" processor technology. Wrapped in a durable magnesium-aluminum-alloy chassis, this travel-friendly 12.5-inch notebook is built to endure life on the road. You don’t get an optical drive with this model, and it can’t match the battery life of similarly priced ultraportables, but it does offer many of the business-friendly goodies we’ve come to expect from the ThinkPad line and delivers solid performance to boot.

Prices start at $749, and our review model (as configured) carries a $969 price tag. Our tested configuration came with a 320GB hard drive that spins at 7,200-RPM. You can save $70 if you configure it with a slower (5,400-rpm) 250GB drive, or spend an additional $280 for a speedy 128GB solid state drive. However, you can run the price up to around $1,500 by opting for a slightly faster CPU and adding things like a solid-state drive and mobile broadband.

While not what you would call flashy, the E220s offers a sleeker look than the traditional business-black ThinkPads we’re used to seeing. The durable magnesium/aluminum chassis is done up in a matte Moss Black soft-touch finish with a thin slice of polished silver trim framing the lid and base. The soft-touch finish doesn’t showcase fingerprints like a high-gloss finish does, but it is not immune to them, either. Two sturdy metal hinges attach the lid to the base and give the Edge a tight, solid feel. This model does not have the rugged roll cage skeleton found in other ThinkPads, including the X1, but it does offer Lenovo’s ThinkVantage Active Protection System, which uses an accelerometer to park the hard drive if the notebook is dropped. In a nutshell, the accelerometer works like a car airbag and shuts down the drive before impact to help prevent data loss.

The requisite ThinkPad logo on the lower right corner of the lid has a red LED above the “i” that pulses when the Edge is in sleep mode, and there’s a shiny lenovo (in lower case) badge off to the left. You’ll find a couple of cooling grills at the bottom of the base but no battery compartment; unfortunately, the battery like Lenovo L08S4X03 Battery, Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Battery, Lenovo L08S6D12 Battery, Lenovo IdeaPad U330 Battery, Lenovo IdeaPad V350 Battery, Lenovo IdeaPad Y330 Battery, Lenovo L08S6D21 Battery, Lenovo 3000 G230 Battery, Lenovo 3000 N500 Battery, Lenovo 3000 G450 Battery is built in and not user-accessible, which means you’ll have to send the unit in for service if the battery goes south.

One of the key architectural features of Intel’s Sandy Bridge platform is the integration of the graphics processor (GPU) into the CPU’s circuitry, which means the CPU and GPU can handle things like 3D rendering and shader calculations more efficiently (and more quickly) than earlier integrated solutions. That said, the E220s is certainly not what you would consider a gaming notebook. To test DirectX 9 gaming performance, we run 3DMark06. And even though its 3DMark06 scores of 3,298 (at 1,024x768) and 2,963 (1,366x768) are higher than what we’re used to seeing from a notebook with integrated graphics, they’re not faring as well as other Sandy Bridge systems, such as the Portégé and X1, which both scored about 4,000 at 1,024x768.

Because of that, you won’t want to run out and buy the latest first-person shooter for this notebook, as it still doesn’t have the 3D muscle required to run graphics-intensive programs. For example, on our Company of Heroes DX9 gaming test (in 1,366x768 resolution) the E220s managed only 10.3 frames per second (fps), which is basically unplayable. Likewise, it scored only 6.9fps on our Just Cause 2 gaming test while running in native mode, which is also unplayable.

Battery life was disappointing, especially given the low-voltage processor, which is supposed to extend battery life at the expense of performance; the E220s lasted 3 hours and 8 minutes on our battery-rundown test, in which we stream Hulu content until the battery dies. The Portégé gave us 5:32 and the X1 lasted a whopping 6:05. The average battery score for an ultraportable is 4:03. We saw the same anomaly with the $1,649 Samsung Series 9 900X3A, which has the same processor and similar performance as the E220s but lasted only 3:28 on our battery-rundown test.

Despite the Edge E220s’s scores falling below those of the ThinkPad X1 and the Portégé R830, remember that the X1 that we tested costs $580 more than the Edge E220s, and the Portégé R830 was $80 more. These scores are much more in line with the Samsung Series 9 900X3A, which focuses on thinness and style and is aimed at consumers. And when we look at the averages, taken since the beginning of 2010, these are all better than average, except for battery life. But a lot has changed since the beginning of 2010, namely the introduction of Sandy Bridge, and this system falls on the low end of all the Sandy Bridge notebooks we’ve seen, but it’s also priced on the low end. And in general, the Sandy Bridge notebooks have done significantly better than those with the previous generation of processors.

Like all good business notebooks, the Edge E220s is free of the usual bloatware that accompanies most consumer models. Instead, it comes with Lenovo’s business-centric ThinkVantage tools, which, in addition to the aforementioned Communications utility, includes Rescue and Recovery, an easy-to-use automated backup program; System Update, which searches for and automatically installs driver updates; and Fingerprint Software, which helps you manage multiple fingerprint enrollments (up to 21 templates) and offers a tutorial on how to use the biometric scanner and software. Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) is also preinstalled, but you can opt to have the E220s loaded with Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) and save $50.

The Edge E220s comes with an industry-standard one-year parts-and-labor warranty that includes 24/7 telephone support. Lenovo offers a wide range of warranty upgrades, starting with a one-year onsite plan with next-business-day service ($29) up to a full-blown three-year plan with full ThinkPad Protection ($279); this one includes shipping costs to and from the repair depot and also covers damage caused by accidental drops and spills.

The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s may not look exactly like a traditional ThinkPad, but it offers all of the excellent business features that are synonymous with the ThinkPad brand, and does so with style. Despite its slim, lightweight profile, this is one sturdy ultraportable, making it an ideal travel notebook that can easily slide into a briefcase or large handbag. Its ho-hum battery life and lack of an optical drive notwithstanding, the E220s is an outstanding sub-$1,000 ultraportable, ideal for SMB buyers on a budget, and lives up to the ThinkPad legacy in every way.

HP Compaq 6730b

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No one will mistake the HP Compaq 6730b for anything other than what it is: A button-downed business notebook. Not that there's anything wrong with that. The system runs circles around lower-end models, secures data using fingerprint recognition, and supports the latest Wi-Fi standards. Plus, its battery like compaq 398832-001 battery, compaq 405231-001 battery, compaq 407672-001 battery, compaq EG415AA battery, compaq HSTNN-A10C battery, compaq HSTNN-A14C battery, compaq HSTNN-CB25 battery, compaq Presario B1000 battery, compaq Presario B3800 battery, compaq Presario B2800 battery life would make the Energizer Bunny jealous. But although suitable for suit-wearing travelers, the 6730b seems overpriced and underpowered, at least in the graphics department, compared with the similar Lenovo ThinkPad SL400.

Stretching the definition of a thin-and-light, the 6730b weighs a hair under six pounds and measures 1.3x14x10.5 inches (HWD), a decent compromise for users who want a portable that's big enough to replace a desktop yet small enough to actually travel with. You can get it in any color you like, as long as it's matte-silver with a black keyboard. Dull, yes, but like a boring business suit with a splash of pocket-square color, the 6730b has one decorative bit of flair: an LED-lit, touch-sensitive strip of quick-launch and volume-control buttons. (It even works when the notebook is off. Simply tap the Info button to launch HP's QuickLook 2, which provides instant access to Outlook 2003/2007 data.)

Based on Intel's new Centrino 2 platform, our $1,690 test unit came with a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, and a 15.4-inch wide-screen LCD with antiglare coating (and a fairly narrow viewing angle). The screen has a native resolution of 1,280x800, which is typical for its size, and is powered by Intel's GMA X4500 HD integrated graphics.

You also get a DVD burner with LightScribe, meaning you can burn labeled discs on the go. Although a nice touch, it's probably not a priority for business users. We'd gladly skip the LightScribe option in favor of a larger hard drive; we've seen 250GB drives in notebooks that cost hundreds less. Indeed, the Cyberpower Xplorer X5-3400 has the same processor and RAM, but it also offers a 250GB drive and discrete graphics—all for $999.99.

On the plus side, the 6730b supports not only Bluetooth but also 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi. Other hardware perks include four USB ports, an ExpressCard slot, a memory-card reader, a VGA Webcam, and a fingerprint sensor embedded between the two touch-pad buttons. It also has a mini-FireWire port and, for reasons beyond our understanding, a serial port.

Although the 6730b has core hardware similar to the Xplorer X5-3400's, it couldn't quite keep up in our benchmark tests—mostly likely due to the integrated graphics. HP's system managed a respectable 3,195 in the PCMark Vantage test, but just 1,031 on 3DMark06—half what the Cyberpower and the ThinkPad scored. This is clearly not a system for after-hours gaming, nor is it the best choice for graphics-intensive business apps.

It is, however, a great choice for long trips. The 6730b lasted just under three hours in our battery-drain test, which means you should get close to six hours of runtime with the power-management features enabled. We found this particularly impressive because the notebook weighs 1.7 pounds less than the Cyberpower.

Ultimately, the laptop's integrated graphics are its biggest flaw. Given the 6730b's high price, this is the only major hitch in an otherwise solid business notebook.

Lenovo G560 Review

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When you come across a 15.6-inch laptop with a sub-$700 price tag, you’re probably going to assume that it must be riddled with compromises in order to sell for several hundred dollars less than most other mainstream laptops. The Lenovo G560—which sells direct from Lenovo for $699—comes with its share of concessions. But it doesn’t drop the ball in the areas where it really counts; it dishes out excellent performance and battery such as Lenovo 40Y8314 Battery, Lenovo 40Y8318 Battery, Lenovo 41U3198 Battery, Lenovo ThinkPad R400 Battery, Lenovo ThinkPad T400 Battery, Lenovo 43R1965 Battery, Lenovo FRU 42T4518 Battery, Lenovo ASM 42T4519 Battery, Lenovo ThinkPad X300 Battery, Lenovo ThinkPad X301 Battery life. Further defying expectations, the G560 even comes with a few surprising features, including HDMI and eSATA ports, as well as an ExpressCard/34 slot and an integrated media-card reader.

The G560 is part of Lenovo’s Essential G-Series line of laptops for basic, everyday computing, which is made up of a variety of 14- and 15.6-inch models that share similar designs and features. The G560 measures 1.4x14.8x9.9-inches (HWD), which is typical for a laptop with a 15.6-inch display; its weight of 5.7 pounds, however, puts it a bit on the heavy side for its class. The all-black chassis has a glossy lid with a faint tread-like pattern; but we found that the lid was one of the worst fingerprint-smudge magnets we’ve ever seen.

Instead of a Chiclet-style keyboard, which is all the rage right now, Lenovo chose to use a traditional-style keyboard and even threw in a dedicated mini-number-pad. We liked the sturdy feel of the keys, but as we moved to the right side of the keyboard, it became increasingly mushy as it flexed underneath the weight of our fingers. The keyboard includes brightness and volume keys; but unlike other laptops where these are dedicated keys, on the G560 you must press the Function key to access them. Above the keyboard are dedicated buttons for the OneKey Recovery utility (which can be accessed during boot up or when Windows is running) for system backups and restores, and the Lenovo Energy Management utility for quick changes to the power management settings.

With a 2.13GHz Intel Core i3-330M processor, 4GB RAM, integrated Intel GMA HD graphics, and a 320GB hard drive, the G560 has almost identical specs as the $649.99 Gateway NV5933u. Unlike the NV5933u, which comes with a Blu-ray drive, the G560 comes with a standard DVD±RW drive. Including a Blu-ray drive in an under-$700 laptop is almost unheard of—as such, with such similar components under the hood, the NV5933u might seem like a better choice for anyone looking for an inexpensive multimedia machine. But before you dismiss the G560 outright, consider that it has a number of advantages over the NV5933u—which might have greater appeal to you, depending on your needs.

Two of the G560’s advantages are the eSATA port and ExpressCard slot that the NV5933u lacks. But perhaps the biggest differentiator between the two laptops is that the NV5933u’s meager battery life of 1 hour and 36 minutes is more than an hour behind that of the G560’s 2:45 on our demanding DVD-movie drain test. In fact, the G560’s battery life is even a bit longer than the average of roughly 2:30 for mainstream laptops. In our casual usage, the G560 lasted over 3.5 hours.

As to our other performance measures, the two laptops were a much closer match. On nearly all of our tests, the two laptops performed very similarly, with only two notable exceptions. On the 64-bit PCMark Vantage test, which is a good measure of a system’s overall performance, the G560’s score of 5,059 was a bit faster than the NV5933u’s 4,824. On the primarily CPU-based iTunes encoding test, where we convert 11 MP3 files to AAC files, the G560’s 4 minutes and 2 seconds pulled even further ahead of the NV5933u’s 4:31. Regardless, the overall performance for both laptops is notably speedier than the average performance we’ve seen from mainstream laptops.

Users on a budget who need speedier performance—and are willing to spend another $100—might want to look at the $799, 2.26GHz Core i5-430M–based HP ProBook 4520s. On our other CPU-heavy, media-conversion benchmark—the Windows Media Encoder test—the G560’s encoding time of 5:08 can’t keep up with the 4520s’s snappier time of 4:33. With a score of 6,138 on our Cinebench 10 test—which stresses all the available cores of a system’s processor—the 4520s skates past the G560’s showing of 5,525. The 4520s comes with a significant caveat, however, in that its battery life of just over 2 hours is about 45 minutes shy of what the G560 is capable of.

All three laptops use integrated graphics engines that are built into their Intel processors; and as such they all have very poor 3D graphics performance. On our 3DMark06 test at the laptop’s native resolution, the G560 turned out an unimpressive score of 1,883. For gaming specifically, we ran our Company of Heroes DX9 test at native resolution, and the best the G560 could do was a lackluster 12.1 frames per second (fps). Integrated graphics should be fine for watching HD videos and playing less demanding games such as World of Warcraft, but any game that needs more 3D power will require a system with a discrete graphics chip, such as the $1,249 Sony VAIO F-Series VPC-F113FXH. The VPC-F113FXH garnered a much higher 3DMark06 score of 4,135 and a passable 20.1 fps on Company of Heroes. But as is evident by the VPC-F113FXH’s higher price tag, you’re going to have pay well over $1,000 for a laptop that can be used for real 3D gaming.

With its $699 price tag, the Lenovo G560 is a very good deal for a 15.6-inch laptop. It is powered by decent components and delivers performance and battery life that are above-and-beyond the average for its class. For $50 less you can grab the similarly configured Gateway NV5933u, which adds a Blu-ray drive to the mix; but in doing so you’ll give up the G560’s impressive battery life and its eSATA port and ExpressCard slot in the process. Unless you can’t live without the NV5933u’s Blu-ray drive or don’t care how long the battery lasts, the G560’s is the superior machine and the better value.

HP ProBook 5310m

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If the slender designs of the Dell Adamo, HP Envy 13, and Apple MacBook Pro pique your interest but their price tags leave you cold, turn your attention to the new HP ProBook 5310m. Wrapped in a sleek aluminum-and-magnesium chassis but priced like a budget laptop—$699 in its basic configuration, $899 in the one we tested—the ProBook 5310m redefines what you can expect from an affordable 13-inch ultraportable. It delivers good performance and excellent battery life, along with plenty of features to attract road warriors.

The ProBook 5310m’s squared-off chassis is 0.93 inch thick and features a sharp-looking aluminum lid and a magnesium-alloy base. The two materials combine to make a shell that is rigid yet lightweight—just 3.8 pounds—and a welcome departure from the plastic bodies of most other budget machines. As with most other 13-inch ultraportables (which we define as machines that weigh less than 4 pounds), the thin chassis means there’s no room for an optical drive inside. HP also had to make some sacrifices when it came to ports. The VGA-out connector business users will need for most presentation devices was too big, so HP went with a DisplayPort jack and offers a DisplayPort-to-VGA dongle for $29. Not ideal, but it gets the job done.

You will find, however, two dedicated buttons to the right of the keyboard that make the ProBook 5310m stand out. The first is for the HP QuickLook 2 feature: Hit the button when the PC is off or in hibernation, and you can access your contacts and calendar without having to boot to Windows. HP has augmented that with the second button, the new QuickWeb button. Press that button when the PC is off, and the HP QuickWeb Browser launches to your home page in about 20 seconds, no Windows required.

What's more, this is no stripped-down utility and browser. It includes familiar tool-tray icons in the lower right corner for configuring your Wi-Fi or LAN connection, as well as for detecting and selecting a network. HP even remembered to include a brightness control for the screen and a battery-level indicator, so you don’t run out of juice—unusually deep functionality for a preboot environment. The browser supports tabs and has all the features you would expect, including Bookmarks, History and Recent Pages lists, and a zoom control. We watched streaming video on CNN.com, checked our Gmail account, and, of course, surfed ComputerShopper.com and found that pages loaded quickly and accurately.

Given the slender design and low price, we were expecting the “but” with the ProBook 5310m to be its performance. That may be the case with the entry-level $699 configuration (which includes a 1.2GHz Celeron processor), but the $899 model we tested ("FM997UT" is the exact part number) includes a 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300 CPU and 2GB of fast DDR3 SDRAM, both of which helped deliver very good performance for an ultraportable notebook in this price range.

We moved on to test the battery life. (In our test, we have the laptop stream video over the Web until it's depleted.) The runtime from the standard four-cell battery such as Hp Pavilion DV1000 battery(Hp dv1000 battery), Hp PF723A battery, Hp PM579A battery, Hp Pavilion DV4000 battery(Hp dv4000 battery) , Hp Pavilion ZE2000 battery(Hp ze2000 battery), compaq Presario M2000 battery(compaq m2000 battery) (the only one offered) was a highlight of this laptop: 3 hours and 47 minutes, which is about 15 minutes more than the average for this class of laptop, though well shy of the 5 hours and 13 minutes its Asus UL30A-A1 competitor mustered.

Next up: our 3D-graphics testing. The results were less compelling than the battery life, though no surprise, due to the integrated Mobile Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics engine. The ProBook 5310m scored 1,024 on our 3DMark06 test at 1,024x768 resolution. That’s actually better than the average score for the class (990), but still not enough for any high-end gaming. Our test game title, Company of Heroes, had trouble loading on this laptop, but from past experience we know that a score of around 1,000 on 3DMark06 will translate into an unplayable frame rate of around 12 frames per second on that game’s performance test.

In addition to the 32-bit Windows 7 Professional operating system and QuickLook and QuickWeb utilities, the ProBook 5310m comes preloaded with a fairly minimal software mix: Roxio Creator Business 10.3, WinZip, Skype, and the ubiquitous trial version of Microsoft Office 2007. You also get the handy HP System Diagnostics tool and HP ProtectTools suite, which includes utilities for permanently deleting files or wiping the hard drive and protecting your passwords. Also included in the package is standard-length warranty coverage: a one-year plan with 24/7 toll-free tech support.

All told, the HP ProBook 5310m is all you could ask for in an under-$1,000 ultraportable. The QuickWeb and QuickLook features are ideal if you often steal a few minutes here and there to check e-mail and the Web, and the compact body and good battery life make it an ideal travel companion.

Lenovo IdeaPad K1 review

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Let's do a roll call, shall we? Who doesn't have a Honeycomb tablet to shill in the states? Acer, ASUS, Motorola, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba all have something to their names, with Dell possibly bringing its China-only Dell Streak 10 Pro here too. Until now, Lenovo was one glaring exception. The company already had a head start selling the LePad tablet in China, but it was only last month that it announced not one, but two Honeycomb slates for the US market: the IdeaPad K1 for mainstream consumers, and the ThinkPad Tablet for business users (and a fair share of geeks, too). Now, we could easily roll our eyes at how saturated the market for Android tablets is becoming, but Lenovo isn't just any old OEM. The brand has won such an avid following that we bet the company could have essentially slapped its name on a plain-Jane black slab and waited for loyal fans to line up.

In fact, though, you're in for a bit more than name recognition. The K1 goes after mainstream consumers with a winsome design, sure, but also a software package designed to make Honeycomb easier to use, and to help ensure that flummoxed, low-tech users don't have to spend too much time downloading apps out of the box. What's more, it ships with Android 3.1 and has a two-cell battery like IBM 08K8199 Battery, IBM 08K8198 Battery, IBM 08K8197 Battery, IBM 92P1075 Battery, IBM ThinkPad R40 Battery, IBM ThinkPad R32 Battery, IBM 02K7054 Battery, IBM ThinkPad A20 Battery, IBM ThinkPad A20M Battery, IBM ThinkPad A21M Battery that promises up to ten hours of battery life. Oh, and the 32GB model rings in $499, undercutting the 32GB iPad 2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 by $100. But is that enough for it to stand out? Let's see.

Like so many other Honeycomb tablets, the K1 packs a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 SoC. Mainstream consumers might look at us cockeyed if we told them the performance could be zippier -- for those folks, the performance should be plenty fast. But more discerning techies will likely notice some lags when minimizing and opening apps. The screen was also often slow to switch orientations as we flipped from landscape mode to portrait and back, and more than once the display was unresponsive, leaving us tapping multiple times before the tablet did what we wanted it to. In general, we tend to say that all Tegra 2 tablets have some obvious performance limitations, but the K1 felt pokier than others we've tested. Indeed, its score of 1,448 in the Quadrant benchmark falls short of the 1,546 and 1,584 that the Thrive and 10.1 notched. And while we try not to put too much stock in benchmarks, we think these numbers are telling, given our anecdotal experience with the device.



Also, not to beat a dead horse, but at some point during our testing, we took a break to play with the 10.1, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief. It's hard to tell how much of that was the 10.1's solid-yet-lighter build, the bright display, or the quick performance, but boy, did we miss it. The 10.1 is markedly faster, and the difference becomes painfully obvious when you play with the two side by side. The 10.1 is quicker to respond to taps and swipes, its screen rotates faster, and it opens and minimizes apps more briskly.

Benchmark	Score
Quadrant	1,448
Linpack	32.77 MFLOPS (single thread) / 61.33 MFLOPS (multi-thread)
Nenamark 1	30.1 fps
Nenamark 2	19.6 fps
Vellamo	945

The K1 has a 2-cell, 7400mAh battery that promises up to ten hours of battery life -- the same claim made by the iPad 2. In our standard Toshiba PA3641U-1BAS Battery rundown test (movie looping, WiFi on), it lasted eight hours and twenty minutes, matching the Motorola Xoom and falling about ten minutes short of the TouchPad. But it doesn't approach the Galaxy Tab 10.1's ten hours nor the iPad 2's ten and a half, which seems like a problem given that the K1 is markedly chunkier. If a tablet's going to be bigger, we want it to make up for it with longer battery life and / or more robust performance. The K1 doesn't quite do that on the longevity front, though it did have a much better showing than the Thrive, which lasted just six and a half hours in the same test.

	Battery Life
Lenovo IdeaPad K1	8:20
Apple iPad 2	10:26
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1	9:55
Apple iPad	9:33
HP TouchPad	8:33
Motorola Xoom	8:20
T-Mobile G-Slate	8:18
Archos 101	7:20
RIM BlackBerry PlayBook	7:01
Toshiba Thrive	6:25
Samsung Galaxy Tab	6:09
ASUS EeePad Transformer	Ran a different test

The IdeaPad K1 is cute, (relatively) affordable, and easy to use, and we know it'll be a sensible choice for some shoppers. We're just not sure that's you, our dear, tech-savvy readers. See, the K1 has two big strengths: one, it's aggressively priced, starting at $449 for 16GB (granted, that version's not on sale, so if you buy today, it's going to be the $499 32GB model). The other major thing the K1 has going for it is simplicity. Lenovo's tweaked Android 3.1 so that settings are easier to find and apps are a cinch to kill. It also comes with an array of popular apps (or bloatware, if you're cynical). Factor in the attractive design, and we can recommend this, particularly for people with budget constraints, or those looking to give a techie gift to a not-so-techie person. Those things aside, the K1 is heavier than most tablets, and doesn't justify its heft with additional ports, extraordinary battery life or even zippy performance. If you didn't want ports anyway, and know your way around Honeycomb without Lenovo's help (thank you very much), why not just get something thinner, faster, and longer-lasting? Or, you know, at least stick around and see how Lenovo's geekier ThinkPad Tablet fares.

Plethora of new HP laptops

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Holy smokes! A ton of unannounced HP laptops and desktops just came across our desk, in addition to those Envy models we saw just a few days back. Ahead of what we presume will be their formal announcement next week right around CES, we've got some details on 14 new models -- some more interesting than others. Now, before you get too excited, we don't have full specs on any of these, but we do have pricing information, and here are some highlights: the 14-inch HP Pavilion dv4i, a Windows 7 laptop with a flush display and fingerprint reader that should run about $785. Up next is the 10-inch Mini 210 HD Edition, which will come in red, black, silver and blue, boast Intel's brand new Pine Trail platform (a 1.66GHz N450 CPU), plus GMA 3150 graphics. Another goodie here is that this one is expected to ship with Broadcom's Crystal HD video playback chip. The Mini 210 HD is expected to cost around $330. Logic Buy (the point of origin for all this info) is reporting that these models should ship on or around January 7th, though keep in mind that all of this information is extremely unofficial, so don't blame us if it all changes. If you simply can't get enough, hit the gallery for a look at a few of the systems, and check the rest of the story after the break.

•Mini 210 - a model we've previously seen that 10.1-inches, available in red, black, silver and blue. Featuring Intel Atom N450 CPU, Windows 7 Starter Edition, up to 250GB hard drive, 802.11b/g WiFi, 5-in-1 card reader webcam and 6-cell battery such as Hp HSTNN-LB31 battery, Hp EV088AA battery, Hp 417066-001 battery, Hp F4486B battery, Hp CGR-B1870AE battery, Hp Pavilion ZD7000 battery, Hp PP2182D battery, Hp PP2182L battery, Hp 345027-001 battery, Hp 342661-001 battery, Toshiba PA3641U-1BAS Battery. Expected price is $280.

•Compaq Mini CQ10 - 10.1 inches, 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 CPU, GMA 3150 graphics, 1GB DDR2 RAM, an up to 250GB hard drive, 802.11b/g WiFi, and a 6-cell battery for an expected shipping price of $260.

•HP Pavilion Elite HPE-110t desktop - we're short on specs here, but it's expected to have a red chassis, micro-tower design, a Pocket Media Drive bay, DVI, HDMI and VGA connections, plus MediaSmart 3.0 for $685.

•HP Pavilion Elite HPE-150t Quad-core desktop - again, no specs, but the price should be around $785.

•HP Pavilion Elite HPE-170t Quad Core i5/i7 desktop - red chassis, micro-tower design, Core i5/Core i7 CPU, up to 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM, Pocket Media Drive bay, DVI, HDMI, and VGA connections, 460W PSU, MediaSmart 3.0. Expected price of $985.

•HP Pavilion Elite HPE-180t Quad Core i7 desktop - red chassis, micro-tower design, up to 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM, GeForce GTX 260 1.8GB graphics, Pocket Media Drive bay, DVI, HDMI, and VGA connections, 460W PSU, MediaSmart 3.0, with an expected retail price of $1,085.

Other models we have names but little information about are the HP Pavilion p6370t Series, the HP Pavilion Slimline s5300z, Series, the HP Pavilion Slimline s5310t Series, the HP Pavilion Slimline s5370t Series, and the HP Pavilion Slimline s5380t Series.

Lenovo ThinkPad X120e review

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Most things deserve a second chance, right? Hey, if they promise improvement, we think so, and that's exactly what we're giving Lenovo's ThinkPad X120e. If you recall, the previous X100e was quite a disappointment, and that's actually putting it rather nicely -- not only did the 11.6-inch system redefine the term "lapburner," but it struggled to last 3.5 hours on a charge. It was bordering on tragic, but Lenovo's ready to right all those wrongs with the X120e. While it has kept the chassis and the wonderful chiclet keyboard unchanged, it's subbed out AMD's older Neo chip for the long awaited Fusion Zacate APU. The same platform already proved to be pretty awesome in HP's Pavilion dm1z with an almost perfect blend of power, graphics, and endurance, but does the X120e reap the same benefits? At $399 ($579 for our review unit), is the perfect, affordable ThinkPad ultraportable finally here? Has Lenovo finally gotten it right? And how does it compare to the other new Fusion affordable ultraportables or notbooks, as we've taken to calling them? We've got those answers alright – hit the break for our full review.

The X120e has the same exact chassis as the X100e, and considering that's what we liked so much about the original, we've no qualms with that. We prefer the matte, black plastic cover to the ThinkPad Edge's glossy, fingerprint-attracting lid and the fact that the entire thing is one uniform color. However, there's a small part of us that wishes the lid had the same soft, rubberish coating as other classic ThinkPads. Still, those that are fans of the traditional ThinkPad look will join in the appreciation of the simple, yet refined aesthetic. The all-plastic system feels as good as one would expect, and the screen hinges feel solid and don't wobble.

The X120e is slightly wider and longer than the average 10-inch netbook, but it's still incredibly portable. The 1.1-inch thick machine was compact enough to fit into our shoulder bag and leave us with plenty of spare room for our DSLR and oversized wallet. We still take a bit of an issue with the horizontally protruding six-cell battery such as IBM 08K8193 Battery, IBM 08K8192 Battery, IBM 92P1101 Battery, IBM 92P1089 Battery, IBM 92P1087 Battery, DELL 08K8194 Battery, IBM 08K8196 Battery, IBM 92P1102 Battery, IBM 92P1077 Battery, IBM 92P1073 Battery-- it juts out the rear, which isn't only awkward, but it also puts the system at 3.3 pounds. That's still lighter than HP's 3.4-pound Pavilion dm1z, but no doubt the ThinkPad's battery is oddly placed in comparison to HP's improved battery design. The one major difference between the former X100e chassis and the X120e? The addition of a HDMI port. Other than that, the laptop is still home to three USB 2.0 ports, VGA and Ethernet sockets, a mic / headphone combo jack, and a SD card slot. The yellow colored USB port can charge your gadgets even the system is powered down.

Just like the Pavilion dm1z, the ThinkPad X120e is powered by AMD's dual-core 1.6GHz E-350 processor, though it has 4GB of RAM compared to the HP's three gigs. (There entry level $399 X120e will have a single-core E-240 CPU, 1GB of RAM, and three-cell battery.) The benchmarks below prove much of what we already knew about AMD's Fusion Zacate – it absolutely wrecks the previous Neo platform and Intel's Atom on performance, while handily beating Intel's integrated graphics. Those high numbers also translated to really peppy everyday performance. There's no doubt that the system just felt faster than any Atom netbook or Neo-powered system we've used. The machine kept up with us as we wrote this review in Microsoft Word Starter 2010, had over eight tabs open in Chrome (one of them being Pandora), and simultaneously ran TweetDeck, Trillian, Skype, GIMP, and Windows Media Player in the background. Even when we threw a 1080p clip into the mix, the system remained really responsive. Similar to the dm1z, we saw a bit of lag when we tried to install a large file like Batman: Arkham Asylum, but you can always pull out the 320GB, 7,200rpm hard drive and throw a SSD into this sucker. Sure, it'll cost ya, but can you really put a price on faster install and launch times?

	PCMarkVantage	3DMark06	Battery Life
Lenovo ThinkPad X120e (AMD Zacate E350)	2465	2080	4:56
HP Pavilion dm1z (AMD Zacate E350)	2510	2213	5:02
Lenovo ThinkPad X100e (AMD Athlon Neo)	1511	1060	3:27
HP Mini 5103 (dual-core Intel Atom N550)	1523	143	6:16
ASUS Eee PC 1215N (Atom D525 / NVIDIA Ion 2)	1942	181 / 2480	5:42
Acer Aspire One 721 (AMD Neo Neo K125)	1814	1235	3:30
Dell Inspiron M101z (dual-core AMD Neo K325)	2572	1311	3:35
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 (Core i3 ULV)	2964	1105	4:42
Alienware M11x (Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300)	2689	654 / 5593	4:30
Notes: the higher the score the better. For 3DMark06, the first number reflects score with GPU off, the second with it on.

Of course, that processing power is coupled with some really nice graphics on the same chip, and as we mentioned AMD's Radeon HD 6310M core absolutely trounces Intel's GMA 3150 netbook and GMA 4500 ULV graphics solutions. Similar to the dm1z, it scored a couple hundred points less than some netbooks with NVIDIA Ion 2, but when it came to doing normal graphics intensive stuff we couldn't tell the difference. Streaming and local high-def video were no challenge for the little system even when output to a 42-inch HDTV using ASUS's WiCast. We should note, that we encountered a "video card" error when we tried to play a 1080p .mov file in Windows Media Player – HD .wmv files played fine in the Microsoft program, but we had to download VLC Player to get the .mov clips working. Lenovo's looking into that issue, but we assume it's driver related as we didn't have that issue on the E-350-powered dm1z. We also noticed some 1080p YouTube videos turning the screen green when we went to play them at full screen. Playing 720p YouTube clips at full screen didn't result in the same issue, so we assume that it's another AMD driver related issue. As for gaming? We saw the same sort of experience as the dm1z -- in WoW: Cataclysm, our gnome was prancing and jumping around the screen at 27fps with the resolution set at 1024 x 768. And Flash games, like Canabalt, sailed along.



Update: Lenovo sent us a BIOS updated which fixed the 1080p .mov video playback issues. The X120e should be shipping with this new software.

It's a good thing we believe in second chances, eh? The X120e is without a doubt an improvement over the X100e in terms of battery life, thermals, and performance, and considering we've always loved its classic looking chassis and amazingly comfortable keyboard, we're obviously pretty taken with the affordable little laptop. But the real question: do we like it better than HP's dm1z, which is priced around $450? That's a tough one, but when it comes to value, there's no doubt that HP's dm1z is the better choice – it has virtually the same specs as the ThinkPad (okay, one less gig of RAM and Windows 7 Home Premium), but comparable performance and Toshiba PA3641U-1BRS Battery life for $100 less. We assume for that reason alone many will snatch up the HP, however, if you're looking for something a bit more professional looking combined with some great ergonomics, the X120e may just be worth the extra cash.

Fujitsu LOOX F-07C review

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For those who've been dwelling on this planet long enough, you might just remember a category of mobile computers by the name of UMPCs. In particular, think Sony's VAIO UX, the OQO devices and the elusive xpPhone. Alas, those Windows devices were -- and probably still are -- well ahead of their time no thanks to their battery such as Fujitsu FPCBP65 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook P250 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook C2210 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook C2220 battery, Fujitsu FPCBP102 battery, Fujitsu FPCBP101 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook P1510D battery, Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook P1510 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook T4010D battery life, bulkiness and sometimes cost; though for some bizarre reason, Fujitsu begs to differ. In fact, said company took one step further and released a hybrid device in Japan: the LOOX F-07C, a QWERTY slider phone that can switch between Symbian and Windows 7 at a click of a button. Interesting combination, right? Read on to find out how this weird device fares in real life.

We've already warned you guys: in Windows 7 mode, the F-07C is powered by a CPU underclocked to 600MHz (supported by 1GB of RAM), so naturally we have a sluggish system. Still, our handset got pretty hot while downloading some files, so just imagine what would happen to our hands if the CPU was running at its native 1.2GHz clock speed. We tried to run a couple of benchmark programs, but 3DMark06 stopped half way through the test with a Direct3D error message, and PCMark Vantage took almost an hour to return a disappointing score of around 700 (for the sake of comparison, the Intel Pine Trail netbooks were hitting scores above 1,200).

We didn't get around to trying some games on the F-07C, but put it this way: we couldn't even get Flash videos on YouTube and Viddler to play smoothly at 480p, though they were OK at 360p. Still, Facebook games won't be any better.

According to the spec sheet, the F-07C can manage about two hours in Windows 7 mode, though we'd say it's closer to just over an hour, and obviously you get even less when using 3G data connection. So really, the Windows mode is only suitable for urgent document tweaks or for some bedtime browsing; just don't expect this device to let you play Doom while on the move. Even the power management tool struggled to monitor battery level, as it kept jumping between 30 percent and 100 percent when it's low on juice. Luckily, when the battery level is critically low, the phone forces itself back to Symbian mode, thus letting it last much longer as a simple phone.

The F-07C's Windows mode can make use of the 3G connection using the DoCoMo Connection Manager, though good luck to that if you're not fluent in Japanese -- the Windows language pack can only fix so much. Also, turning on 3G automatically kills the WiFi, and you'd have to manually start WiFi again once you close the 3G connection; likewise with 3G if your connection drops, as it's not smart enough to attempt reconnection on its own. As for making phone calls in Windows mode, well, we didn't have much luck with that, but we've been able to pick up incoming calls.

From our week-long experience with the F-07C, it's safe to say that this device is just full of flaws, ranging from the lack of volume rocker, 3.5mm headphone jack and multitouch in Symbian mode, not to mention the stupidly short battery life and shocking performance in Windows 7 mode. But hey, Fujitsu did say that this is more of a proof-of-concept device, and given this unique form factor plus technical limitations, Fujitsu's done a pretty good job on this fun device. Phone collectors would most certainly want to get hold of an F-07C, anyway.

Sony VAIO PCG-K115Z

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Sony has quite a reputation for building computers equipped with impressive multimedia capabilities. The VAIO K115Z is a very powerful desktop replacement but its real strength is in editing digital images or video.

It's based around an Intel Pentium 4 M processor running at 3.06 GHz. As this is the notebook variant of the chip, the processor can slow down to conserve power and will often reduce its speed when not undergoing heavy data crunching. Besides, a modern processor like this is powerful enough that you are unlikely to notice any reduction in performance anyway.

There is 512Mb of onboard memory and, unlike many notebooks which use shared graphics memory, this VAIO has a Radeon Mobility 9200 with 64Mb of its own memory. This will make a difference if you are doing system-draining work such as image or video editing.

In our testing the K115Z was quite capable of playing the latest 3D games. The 15in screen is very bright thanks to an anti-glare filter and uses a more powerful backlight. The screen is impressive, particularly for video, but does take a couple of seconds to reach full brightness when switched on.

The size of the screen also means that Sony has been able to install a big keyboard. It's more comfortable to type on than many notebooks and Sony has resisted the temptation to move the odd key around.

It comes with a 60Gb hard disk and there is a recordable DVD drive that supports all formats except DVD-RAM. There is also a Memory Stick slot but, like other Sony products, no other formats of memory card are supported.

Most of the notebook's rear is taken up with air vents for keeping the machine cool. There are all the usual ports and sockets, including USB 2 and mini FireWire (for video editing).

Sony has also included Wi-Fi, which will work with both 802.11b and the faster 802.11g standard. There's a switch to turn this off, which is very useful if you ever need to use the notebook in places where radio transmitters aren't welcome.

There is a very generous software bundle, starting with Microsoft Works 7 for everyday tasks. If you're feeling more creative, a selection of Adobe products are also installed, including Photoshop Album 2 Starter Edition, Photoshop Elements 2 and Premiere 6 LE.

The battery life wasn't that spectacular - just under two and a half hours - and this will decrease if battery-draining tasks are performed, such as DVD playback and video editing. A spare battery like Sony PCGA-BP1N battery, Sony PCGA-BP2NX battery, Sony PCGA-BP2NY battery, Sony PCGA-BP2R battery, Sony PCGA-BP2S battery, Sony PCGA-BP2T battery, Sony PCGA-BP2V battery, Sony PCGA-BP4V battery, Sony PCGA-BP71 battery, Sony VGP-BPS2 battery is supplied, although it can only be charged when connected to the notebook. However, it's very easy to fit.

Overall, despite the fact that this is quite a large and expensive notebook, you do get a system that can hold its own against desktops and there is a very good software bundle. If you have an interest in digital media, the Adobe companion pack gives you most of what you will need.

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Fujitsu Lifebook AH77/E and SH76/E hands-on

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If you're familiar with Fujitsu's AH572 and S761/C laptops, then you'll certainly recognize the similarities on their Japanese cousins. On the left we have the beastly 15.6-inch AH77/E, which sports an Intel Core-i72670QM processor (2.20-3.10GHz), 750GB hard drive, 8GB RAM, Blu-ray drive and a handy circular scrolling pad. We dig the slanted keys and their color-accented sides (combinations include black on red, white on black and black on blue), and likewise with the removable dust trap near the heatsink on the bottom side, though the already-discounted price of ¥175,320 ($2,284) is rather steep for a machine lacking a dedicated graphics card -- you get an Intel HD Graphics 3000 instead.

If you're looking for something lighter than the 2.9kg AH series, then consider the SH76/E: at 1.34kg, it's one of the lightest 13.3-inch laptops that come with an internal DVD drive. Specs include a Core i5-2520M chip (2.5GHz-3.2GHz), 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, the same circular scrolling pad, the same dust trap and an impressive 13.7-hour battery such as Fujitsu LifeBook N6420 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook N6110 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook N6470 battery, Fujitsu FPCBP161AP battery, Fujitsu FPCBP104 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook N6460 battery, Fujitsu FM-41 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook C6200 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook C2000 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook A3040 battery life. Like its international cousin, the SH76/E can also swap its optical drive for a pico projector or a weight-saver frame. With the exception of the flimsy and duller display compared to the AH model's, the SH's overall build quality was satisfactory. However, Fujitsu wants ¥161,820 ($2,110) for its latest portable laptop, so you might want to customize it with cheaper components on the company's Japanese website (choosing a 500GB HDD would save you about $980, for instance). Both models will be available in a week's time.

10 things I hate about a table for one

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1. The looks of pity you get the moment you walk into the restaurant. From the guard outside, to the waiters, the crowd, the head chef, all the way to the valet who brings you your car. Why don’t they just say what they’re thinking: “You poor thing, alone on a Saturday night! Why don’t you just hide in your bedroom and stuff your face with potato chips like all the other sad, lonely creatures like yourself?”

2. The annoying kids who think it’s a good idea to come steal the empty chair next to you since there won’t be another person sitting on it for a long, long time.

3. The snooty married women who will make overtly grand displays of affection towards their husbands just to make sure they don’t look your way.

4. How any object you take along to keep you company will break down. Your laptop will run out of battery power such as Fujitsu FPCBP118AP battery, Fujitsu FPCBP107 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook S2110 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook S6240 battery, Fujitsu FMVNBP128 battery, Fujitsu Stylistic ST5032 battery, Fujitsu FPCBP67 battery, Fujitsu FPCBP97 battery, Fujitsu ST5021 battery, Fujitsu FMVTBBP101 battery. Coffee gets spilt on your book. You phone doesn’t receive signals. The chihuahua in your bag dies of heat… poor Louis. True story.

5. The group of single men who decide instantly that the only reason you’ve come alone is so you can pick up a man to devour as dessert later. And of course, they are best suited for that role.

6. The annoying young couples so desperately in love that they spend the entire evening playing footsie, which usually leads to handsie by dessert. You know this because you’re sprawled on all fours searching for little Louis.

7. No matter what you order, the waiter will inform you haughtily that it will be “too much for one person.”

8. How the waiter will hand you the TV remote control to save you from spending another second with your own wretched company and your sad thoughts.

9. How they take away all the extra cutlery from your table but leave that extra napkin there, just in case you feel like crying over your miserable lonely life.

10. The conversations you’re forced to hear, about everyone’s chacha, mama, khaala, dada, and baba. The worst is when you have a perfectly good point to make about the chacha but can’t, because you’re not part of the conversation.

Sony VGN-SZ1XP notebook computer

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Over the years Sony's Vaio range has gained a reputation for two things; looking fantastic and costing more than the average notebook computer.

One of the most recent additions to its range - the VGN-SZ1XP - may have a small 13.3in screen and weigh just 1.7kg.

However, lurking inside its brushed metallic chassis is one of Intel's latest core-duo processors; the T2400, which runs at a clock speed of 1.83GHz.

Intel's core-duo processors may run at slower speeds than what consumers have become used to but make no mistake, giving a computer (effectively) a second brain makes all the difference.

With this and 1Gb of memory, the VGN-SZ1XP scored highly in our system tests, positioning itself somewhere in between the great-value Evesham Voyager C540 and the super-fast Dell Inspiron 9400 in the speed stakes.

Another area in which the new Intel processors excel is battery such as Sony VGP-BPS2A battery, Sony VGP-BPL2 battery, Sony VGP-BPS3 battery, Sony VGP-BPS5 battery, Sony VGP-BPS8 battery, Sony VGP-BPS9 battery, Sony VGP-BPS10 battery, Sony PCG-R505 battery, Sony PCG-V505 battery, Sony PCG-Z505 battery life and the Sony's road-trip score of four hours was fantastic.

This is, in part, down to the 13.3in X-black screen, which consumes less power than bigger displays.

However, the VGN-SZ1XP is also laced with a clever energy-saving method that allows the user to switch between 'speed' and 'stamina' modes.

It may measure just over 2cm high but Sony has managed to crowbar a big 120Gb hard disk and an 128Mb Nvidia Go 7400 graphics card into its frame.

The dedicated graphics allows the screen to run at a crisp resolution of 1280 x 800 and will play 3D games, providing most of the fancy effects are left off.

Other hardware positives are the multi-format DVD writer, mini FireWire, in-built webcam and fingerprint reader for biometric password authentication.

However, only two USB ports are placed around the case, which means after attaching a mouse, only one will be left for other devices. Nevertheless, this notebook's number one priority is portability, so it's no great loss.

The retro keyboard design will evoke memories of computers from yesteryear. Although it's comfortable to type on, it's also quite springy, making it one of those 'love it or hate it' features that can make or break a purchase.

The £1,600 price tag isn't a surprise; the premium is something we've gotten used to over the years from Sony and for a design like this, it's easy to see why some will pay it.

However, the speed and feature differences just aren't big enough to rate it over the more affordable Evesham Voyager C540, which costs £949.

Also consider

Evesham Voyager C540

Not as nicely designed but almost as quick, bundled with Windows Media Center and £650 cheaper.

Rating: 4/5

Price: £949

Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Pi 1505

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Our test results for the Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Pi 1505 put it way ahead of the pack in terms of performance. Not only that but it also proved to have one of the longer-lasting battery packs such as Fujitsu FPCBP80 Battery, Fujitsu FPCBP77 Battery, Fujitsu FPCBP68 Battery, Fujitsu FPCBP63 Battery, Fujitsu FPCBP95 Battery, Fujitsu LifeBook C1320 battery, Fujitsu FPCBP115 Battery, Fujitsu LifeBook C1321 battery, Fujitsu FPCBP152 battery, Fujitsu FPCBP130 battery, both for normal office use and when playing a DVD.

It’s possible that the performance results we got from our test unit might be a little on the generous side, as the retail version of the AMILO Pi 1505 has since undergone some minor tweaks to its specifications.

Even still, the Fujitsu-Siemens PC is the only notebook in the test running an Intel Core Duo processor, and this fact alone makes it a bargain. Programs launch noticeably quicker, and Windows was generally more responsive.

The multi-tasking nature of the dual-core processor, which boosts performance when running more demanding applications, means that you might even be able to use the AMILO for a spot of video editing. There’s a Firewire socket for connecting a digital camcorder should you decide to give it a go.

The Amilo Pi 1505 is a pretty good- looking system with a solid-feeling keyboard and a nice, wide touchpad. The 15.4in TFT display is sharp and clear too. We noticed some strange, transparent blobs in the centre of the liquid crystal that moved slightly when we opened or closed the lid, but this is likely to be a minor fault with our test machine, rather than a flaw with the product in general.

Elsewhere, a good selection of starter software (including Microsoft Works), plenty of storage space and a wide variety of connections.

This article is part of a group test of budget notebooks.

The table can be read via our Pdf download.

Fujitsu Lifebook P1610 tablet PC

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With Windows Vista now housing full tablet functionality, Microsoft must be hoping for a boost in sales of the much maligned tablet PC.

As it happens, the relatively low specification of Fujitsu-Siemens Lifebook P1610 means it only just meets the minimum specification for Vista Basic.

Since tablet functionality is only available with Home Premium or above, Fujitsu-Siemens has been forced to opt for the older Windows XP Tablet Edition.

If you crave Vista, a higher-spec model (1GB Ram, 80GB hard drive) is available for a smidgen over £2,000 - this also includes a UMTS module for high-speed HSDPA internet access on the go.

Software aside, the Lifebook P1610's obvious draw is its portability. Just 230mm wide and weighing only 1.2kg, you'll barely notice it in your bag. Opening up the lid reveals an 8.9in screen and full Qwerty keyboard. The keys are small and crammed in pretty close together, which hinders typing speeds considerably.

Despite using the Lifebook P1610, we never felt entirely comfortable bashing out long documents; fumbling unsuccessfully for the shift, control and Windows Start buttons was a common occurrence. That said, it's certainly easier than using the miniature keyboard on Sony's UX1 ultra-mobile PC.

There's no room for a trackpad, so you're left to navigate via the nipple, keyboard shortcuts or the touch-screen display.

The screen can flip round and fold back on itself should you want to switch to full Tablet mode. A small stylus for scribbling notes is stored on the right side of the chassis, which had a tendency to get stuck in its slot during testing.

Handwriting recognition in XP Tablet Edition is excellent, though not as fully featured as the new version included with Vista. The small screen also makes it difficult to write anything more than short notes.

The exterior is home to a fingerprint reader, two USB2 ports, a PC Card slot and an SD card reader, while networking is available via 802.11g, Bluetooth, wired Lan and a 56k modem. The 60GB hard drive is pretty small, and may cause you storage concerns down the line.

The Lifebook P1610 is powered by an Intel Core Solo U1400 processor trundling along at 1.2GHz. Just 512MB of Ram occupies the single Micro-Dimm slot, which will have to be ditched if you upgrade to 1GB. As expected, it struggled through Sysmark 2004 SE with a score of 108.

Although adequate for office tasks and browsing, processor intensive applications such as video editing are out. Graphics are taken care of by Intel's 945GM chipset; fine for tablet tasks, but a score of 322 in 3Dmark05 shows just how unsuited it is to gaming.

Although we can forgive sub-standard graphics and low processor power on a tablet, poor battery life is another matter. In our benchmarks is managed two hours 43 minutes in the productivity test. When out an about, with a good mixture of usage, it rarely kept going over two hours. A six-cell battery like Fujitsu LifeBook N6420 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook N6110 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook N6470 battery, Fujitsu FPCBP161AP battery, Fujitsu FPCBP104 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook N6460 battery, Fujitsu FM-41 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook C6200 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook C2000 battery, Fujitsu LifeBook A3040 battery is available for £81, which should power the P1610 for an extra hour or so, but it's still not great.

At £1,464, Fujitsu-Siemens would have done well to include both batteries as standard. As it stands, you're paying a hefty premium considering the poor battery life and low specification.

Take a look at HP's new Pavilion tx1000 Tablet, with its dual-core processor, 1GB Ram and 120GB hard disk all for £899, and the Lifebook P1610 starts to look outrageously expensive. Then again, the HP's larger dimensions won't suit everyone.

Portability is without a doubt the Lifebook P1610's best asset, but the high price tag and poor battery life don't do it any favours.