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Acer 5517 Laptop Review

In the budget laptops category enters a new candidate, the Acer Aspire 5517-1643. It does the basic work done like navigating the Internet, it covers the multimedia needs and expectations, in other words it is a good alternative or the best solution for those who want to keep things simple.

Acer 5517 Laptop Review (Source: notebookcheck.biz)

Acer 5517 Laptop Review (Source: notebookcheck.biz)

In terms of specifications we talk about an AMD Athlon 64 TF-20 processor with a speed of 1,6 GHz, 3 GB of RAM SD and 160 GB storage capacity of the hard drive at a 5400 rotation/minute. The video graphics at this laptop take the form of ATI Mobility Radeon X1200. The laptop is of 14.6” width, 9.7” depth, 1.6” height and weights 6 lbs. It has an optical drive integrated DVD+/- RW, a five – in – one card reader (xD Picture, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, SD Memory Card and MultiMedia Card), the display is of 15.6” with TFT technology and a resolution of 1355 x 768 WXGA, supporting up to sixteen million colors. We can talk here as well about wireless connection. As for the slots, there are two high speed USBs, headphone, microphone, Ethernet. The battery at this model has six cells Lithium-ion which gives you two and a half hours of power. The 5517-1643 comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium on 64 bit; the Microsoft suit comes with the software package.

Acer 5517 Laptop Review (Source: notebookcheck.net)

Acer 5517 Laptop Review (Source: notebookcheck.net)

The design is rather good for a budget laptop (where the producers don’t usually spend money on looks, but try to allocate them to other features); the fake snake skin lid gives it an exotic touch. At a weight of 5.5 pounds, it’s still considered a portable. The keyboard is comfortable and includes the number pad, which is nice. The glossy screen offers bright vivid colors and the viewing angle is quite wide.

The performance isn’t great, but considering that it’s a budget laptop it is expected not to accomplish the functions of a racket. So what you pay is what you get. There is no room for disappointment.

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February 27th, 2012
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Dell D630 Laptop Review

Dell D360 Latitude is a laptop designed for business purposes.  A good news is that the upgrades at this model aren’t as expensive as in other versions of Latitude.

Dell D630 Laptop Review (Source: notebookreview.com)

Dell D630 Laptop Review (Source: notebookreview.com)

This machine is equipped with an Intel T7300 Core 2 Duo processor at 2.0 GHz, with 4 MB Cache, the Intel GMA X31400 video graphics, a hard drive of 80 GB at a speed of 5400 rpm and a memory of 512 MB which can be upgraded up to 4 GB. The matte display uses the WXGA technology with a resolution of 1440 x 900. Let’s see the ports: there are four USB 2.0, FireWire, headphone and microphone, VGA, Ethernet and a security lock. There is a card slot and the laptop comes with a docking station. The d360 has an optical drive DVD+/- RW and it also comes with a fingerprint reader – though as a safety feature that could also easy your access to all your documents. The battery has 9 cells. The connectivity is assured by a wireless and also Bluetooth modules. The dimensions are 13.3” x 9.37” x 1.27” and a weight of 5.1 lbs. the laptop comes preinstalled with Windows Vista Business on 32 bit.

Dell D630 Laptop Review (Source: notebookreview.com)

Dell D630 Laptop Review (Source: notebookreview.com)

The first impression is that the d360 is a robust laptop, it feels quite resistant to shocks, but that doesn’t mean that you have to test this in order to be sure, it’s still made of fragile components that request a cautious handling. Many people complain about the positioning of the USB in the back of the laptop because you usually need an easy access port and this is rather annoying. The 14” screen is brighter than in other models of laptops that allow you to watch a movie or do your work even though it’s a sunny day outside. On the other hand, the contrast isn’t as good, the image looks faded. The speakers do their job, they are actually louder than expected. The nine cell battery keeps you on the move quite long – 5 hours and 45 minutes – allowing you to do must of your work on the go.

Hope this was helpful. I think that this laptop meets the needs of many of those who are in search of a good reliable one.   

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February 27th, 2012
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Dell Latitude E6510 Laptop Reviews

The E6510 Dell laptop was designed to cover the needs of the users that need a PC support for professional office duties. As other Dell laptops, this one too can be upgraded in function of the demand, so if you think you could make a good use of the E6510 you should get informed. Let’s find out more.

Dell Latitude E6510 Laptop Reviews (Source: ecoustics.com)

Dell Latitude E6510 Laptop Reviews (Source: ecoustics.com)

This laptop has a 15.6” screen and because it can be customized after the client’s needs, it comes in three variants, at the resolutions of 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 900 and 1366 x 768. The technology used at the display is Anti-Glare LED display.  The E6510 has the NVIDIA NVS 3100 M 512 MB DDR3 or the Intel HD graphics card.

The processor also comes in various types: Intel Core i7 7400QM (1 73 GHz), Intel Core i7 640M (2,8 GHz), Intel Core i5 580M (2,67 GHz), Intel Core i5 560M (2,67 GHz) and Intel Core i3 380M (2,53 GHz). The chipset is the Mobile Intel QM57 Express; the RAM memory is up to 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM and the hard drive memory is up to 500 GB at a speed of 7200 rpm and up to 160 GB at a speed of 5400 rpm. A DVD-ROM, DVD+/) RW and Blu-Ray are present.

As expected, this laptop has Wireless connection as well as Bluetooth. The audio is represented by the High Quality Speakers. The available ports at this model are the following: RJ-45 (network connector), RJ-11 (modem connector), docking connector, four USBs 2.0 (one USB combo), microphone and headphone jacks, IEEE 1394, VGA and display port. There is also a six – in – one car reader and a webcam. You can choose from various batteries in function of how many cells you want/need.

Dell Latitude E6510 Laptop Reviews (Source: itechnews.net)

Dell Latitude E6510 Laptop Reviews (Source: itechnews.net)

The E-family of Dell laptops is thought to be durable – they pass the real-world usage test with brio, they are strong and sophisticated with the built-in Tri-Metal casing and the availability of choosing between three colors. The E laptops are slim and easy to carry all over the places. In terms of protection, Dell thought of assuring a critical data protection – a sensor along with a shock absorber.

So, if your expectations are covered by the Dell Latitude E6510 you shouldn’t think anymore. Just go and make the purchase.

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February 22nd, 2012
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Dell Latitude Laptop Reviews

The laptop has become almost a necessity in modern times (I say almost because some still use the desktop PC, but the trend is descending). In a time when we are all day on the run, we need a portable that can satisfy our basic computer needs. When a person starts looking for a laptop that can match he’s expectations, he tries to prioritize: what do I really need? On the other side, every laptop has its biggest advantages and for the Dell Latitude d600 the key words are long life battery and wireless with dual-band antennae. So if you cannot decide for a laptop, it seems like the laptop is choosing its own target public.

Dell Latitude Laptop Reviews (Source: vandlaptop.ro)

Dell Latitude Laptop Reviews (Source: vandlaptop.ro)

What can you find in a Dell d600? There’s a Pentium M 755 processor at 2 GHz, a display of 14.1”, 512 MB DDR266 SDRAM memory, the hard drive capacity is of 80 GB, an ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 of 32 Mb video graphics and a DVD+RW drive. The Bluetooth is incorporated (802.11 g), as well as the gigabit Ethernet and Infrared. In terms of ports the d600 has 2 USB 2.0, PC Card slot, headphone, microphone, S-video and docking station. The best feature is the battery that last four whole hours.

This is a good alternative to a laptop, because the Dell Latitude d600 is light weighted (only 5.4 pounds) and its small screen of 14.1” helps to carry it easier. The keyboard is nothing of the ordinary, but the touchpad buttons are a bit of a disappointment, being pretty stiff. The sound system is quite good and the screen quality is okay, with a high resolution (1024 x 768 or 1400 x 1050).

Dell Latitude Laptop Reviews (Source: images03.olx.com)

Dell Latitude Laptop Reviews (Source: images03.olx.com)

Dell laptops always had an extra great feature: the possibility of upgrading them, customizing them as the users meets his best needs. The d600 doesn’t make the exception. What is a bit of a letdown is the fact that the d600 Latitude is slow with its Pentium 755 processor. Another intrigue was the lack of information on the subject – there is no user’s manual.

If these features are what you need to cover your work for personal affairs or for your school or job, then the Dell Latitude d600 laptop is what you should buy.

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February 22nd, 2012
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Inspiron 1545 Laptop Review

The Dell Inspiron line of laptops is thought to cover the needs of the clients who are looking for a budget mid-level computer system. The 1545 model assures the daily basic use within the affordable price tag, but if you want to make a better use of it, you will have to pay extra. The big advantage is that it can easily be customized. Let’s take a look deeper into the specifications of this laptop.

Inspiron 1545 Laptop Review (Source: eshop.mpfoutas.com)

Inspiron 1545 Laptop Review (Source: eshop.mpfoutas.com)

This notebook’s dimensions are of 14.7” width, 9.6” depth, 1.5” height and a weight of 5.7 lbs. the display is of 15.6” with a resolution of 1366 x 768 HD and a glossy screen. It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium and it has one year warranty. The Inspiron 1545 has an Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200 processor at 2.0 GHz, a memory of 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM (with the possibility of expanding it to 4 GB) and a hard drive capacity of 250 GB at 5400 rotations/minute. This laptop has the Intel GMA 4500 MHD video graphics with 256 MB of RAM allocated. There is a webcam of 1.3 Megapixel and a high definition audio system. There also is wireless (802.11b/g). This model of Dell has a 6 cell battery Lithium ion of 2200 mAh. In terms of slots there are 2 slots for memory, one ExpressCard, 3 headphone outputs, one microphone, VGA, LAN, USB 2.0 and a 7 in one card reader SD. There is some preinstalled software as Adobe Reader 9.0, Microsoft Office suites 2010.

Inspiron 1545 Laptop Review (Source: sclick.net)

Inspiron 1545 Laptop Review (Source: sclick.net)

The design isn’t amazing, the idea is to keep it all as simple as possible – black simple. Actually, the minimalistic look has attracted many costumers that didn’t want any sparks, but rather a plain and simple laptop. The alternative is that for an extra 40$ you can ask for another color from those available. The interior maintains the same minimalistic approach, the touch pad is matte and works smoothly, the keyboard has a pretty good response and the spacing of the keys is satisfying. The screen is a nice feature because it does the job done with the majority of application and uses (movies, gaming). The speakers are rather good, they are loud which makes them suitable for multimedia purposes.

The Dell Inspiron 1545 can become from a budget laptop to a very expensive one, by just customizing it. It’s your choice what kind of features you like/ need on your Dell laptop.

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February 18th, 2012
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Hp Cq 42 Laptop Review

The HP Compaq Presario CQ42 can be classified as a basic low-cost laptop; it does the job done without any fireworks.

Hp Cq 42 Laptop Review (Source: freeallsoftwares.com)

Hp Cq 42 Laptop Review (Source: freeallsoftwares.com)

The dimensions of 3.15 mm height, 3.65 mm weight and 22.8 mm depth, the 2.2 kg of weight and the 14 inch diagonal screen size (with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels) say that this laptop is a standard portable, not too large or small and not heavy, actually. The processor type is Intel Celeron at a speed of 1.9 GHz; the laptop has 2 GB of RAM DDR3 with a storage capacity of 250 GB HDD and Intel GL40 motherboard chipset.  In terms of graphics, we are talking here about the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500. It has a memory card reader included and the operating system is Windows 7 Home Premium on 64 bit. The specifications enhanced the fact that the HP Compaq Presario CQ42 is in fact a user-friendly, standardly equipped device.

The design doesn’t remark itself in any way, isn’t spectacular, but has a sleek and neat look to it. This laptop speaks for itself through all its features when it says that it’s plain and simple just a laptop that gets the job done. Otherwise, the way that the design was thought is rather good: the keyboard is comfortable, with a decent space between the keys.

Hp Cq 42 Laptop Review (Source: static.clickbd.com)

Hp Cq 42 Laptop Review (Source: static.clickbd.com)

The laptop has a LightScribe SuperMulti DVD RW, the Double Layer Support. As the connectivity is concerned, there are 3 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet 100 Mb, VGA, HDMI, 5 in 1 card reader, headphones and microphone.  Along with the preinstalled windows there are several software included as following: HP Advisor, HP Support Assistance, HP Wireless Assistant, HP Software update, HP Recovery Manager, Adobe Reader, Norton Online Backup, Norton Internet Security – but only for 60 days as well as Microsoft Office 2007 which is activated for that same period of time.

The HP Compaq Presario CQ42 is an honest laptop: what you see is what you get. So you cannot be disappointed at the end of your purchase.

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February 11th, 2012
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Hp Nc4400 Laptop User Review

The small package in which the HP Compaq nc4400 comes, does just the thing for those who are always in a run. The 12” display makes it a subnotebook with a robust case, giving it a strong, reliable feel. Let’s find out more.

Hp Nc4400 Laptop User Review (Source: laptopspecialist.com.my)

Hp Nc4400 Laptop User Review (Source: laptopspecialist.com.my)

As mentioned above, the dimensions are perhaps the biggest advantage at this laptop, of only 28.5” width, 23.5” depth, 3” height, the display of 12.1” and the weight of 1.8 kg. This model comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 processor, an Intel Mobile 945 GM Express Chipset with a memory of 1024 MB (which can be upgraded to 4096 MB), it has an internal HDD of 80 GB at a rotation of 5400.

The Wireless and Bluetooth technologies are available thanks to the Intel Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g. In terms of ports there are three USB 2.0, Firewire, Rj-11, headphone and microphone, AC adapter, Rj-45, TV-out and VGA. The video graphics come in the package of Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, with a shared memory that can be upgraded up to 224 MB. This subnotebook comes preinstalled with Genuine Windows XP Professional SP2, as well as software like HP Client Manager Interface. The good surprise is that the nc4400 has a full-sized keyboard. The battery is of six cells Lithium-Ion.

At a second look I’ve found out that this basic equipment with which the laptop is designed does the job done, without letting you have any false expectations regarding its performance, because, all in all, it has average features.

Hp Nc4400 Laptop User Review (Source: laptopparts.ie)

Hp Nc4400 Laptop User Review (Source: laptopparts.ie)

The design at this subnotebook is robust, you won’t be afraid of managing it. The magnesium alloy gives it stableness as well as a strong feel to it. A particular good characteristic is that it doesn’t make any creaking noises.   

The keyboard is definitely a satisfactory feature, and although some keys needed some readjustments, the keyboard is full-sized. This model comes with a fingerprint reader which has been incorporated in the right edge of the case.

Although the screen isn’t wide, the matt XGA alternative at 1024 x 768 resolution is rather good. Actually, the display has some excellent characteristics as the brightness, contrast and illumination.

The battery expectancy will amaze you with its five hours runtime.

All in all, the HP Compaq nc4400 proved to be a stable, robust, portable device, which gets the job done.

 

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February 2nd, 2012
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Hp I5 Dv3 Laptop Review

The HP Pavilion dv3-4305se, with his Intel Core i5 480M processor is quite a powerful device which comes in a small package, with a screen of only 13.3”.

Hp I5 Dv3 Laptop Review (Source: cdn-static.cnet.co.uk)

Hp I5 Dv3 Laptop Review (Source: cdn-static.cnet.co.uk)

Details:

Dimensions: 32.3 (W) x 22.2 (D) x 3.05 (H) cm
Weight: 2.08 kg
Display: 13.3” (33,7 cm) High-Definition LED HP BrightView Display, with a resolution of 1366 x 768
Processor: Intel Core i5-480M at 2.66 GHz
RAM: 4 GB DDR3 (with the possibility to upgrade up to 8 GB)
HDDL: 500 GB SATA, with 7200 rotations/minute
Video Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6370M
Battery: 6-cell Lithium-Ion, 90 W AC Power Adapter
Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64
Bluetooth Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
Ports: One VGA, one for headphones, one for microphone, two USB 2.0, one eSATA/ USB combo, one RJ45
Audio Graphics: Altec Lansing Dolby Gidital speakers
Webcam: Yes, HP TrueVision Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone (VGA low-light)
 
The 13.3” screen inserts the HP Pavilion dv3 in the subnotebooks category; the small dimensions allow you to carry the laptop everywhere you want, due to its high portability. The portability is also guaranteed by the lightness of the netbook of only 2.1 kg. Another advantage is that smaller displays consume less energy, and therefore you have more battery life.

The design is attractive, it has a matt finish. In the right you can find the power plug, the LightScribe DVD RW and 2 USB 2.0, and on the left there is the VGA, HDMI, eSATA, LAN and audio ports; in the front there is the card reader and the speakers are situated under the front curve.

Hp I5 Dv3 Laptop Review (Source: cdn-static.cnet.co.uk)

Hp I5 Dv3 Laptop Review (Source: cdn-static.cnet.co.uk)

In terms of performance, this little device matches the”big guys”.
If you want big power that comes in a small package, this is the way to go: the Pavilion dv3-4305se is the perfect solution in terms of portability, performance and battery life.

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January 17th, 2012
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Dell Xps Laptop Review

If we bring the Dell XPS M2010 into our daily discussion, we definitely talk about a monster! The 20 inch display is something that you don’t see every day. Let’s find out what other surprises does Dell have for its users.

Dell Xps Laptop Review (Source: latarnaveni.ro)

Dell Xps Laptop Review (Source: latarnaveni.ro)

Specifications

Dimensions    18.85” (W) x 2.90” (H) x 15.90” (D)
Weight    18.3 lbs.
Display    20.1” HD widescreen with a resolution of 1680 x 1050
Processor    Intel Core 2 Duo T7200
RAM    1 GB DDR2 667 MHz
HDD    120 gb, 5400 rpm
Graphics    ATI Mobility Radeon X 1800
Webcam    Yes, 1.3 megapixels
Wireless    Yes, Dell 350 Bluetooth, Intel Wireless 3945ABG

This laptop is a bit out of the ordinary and this impression comes at the first glare: the design isn’t at all common, you have to understand that this isn’t your regular laptop. The huge dimension makes it less portable and more of a desktop. This full sized computer has a very solid build. The presence of a hinge allows the movement of the screen more closely to its user (the hinge is actually very stiff and reliable). Taking into consideration the materials used (at touch it feels like leather) and the attention paid to the details (the blue LEDs and blue logo), the design looks very good.
The screen is amazing! It has a high brightness and good view angles. It is by far the best screen you could ever find at any laptop (although it is a bit improper to make this comparison). The speakers, 8 to number, are another great feature that puts the rest laptops to shame.  Although they have their flaws, they are revolutionary items in the industry of laptops. Another thing that is great at the XPS is the detachable keyboard, which is very impressive stuff. The laptop comes with a mouse as well, for an authentic PC experience. The battery lasts about 2 – 3 hours – which, you have to be honest, is pretty great for a machine this large.

Dell Xps Laptop Review (Source: engadget.com)

Dell Xps Laptop Review (Source: engadget.com)

In terms of performance, the T7200 processor is quite fast, but the RAM is a letdown as well as the storage capacity of only 120 GB.
Resuming, the novelties that the XPS brings are: 8 speakers and subwoofer, a detachable Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and a remote control. You have here, in this let’s say laptop, a revolutionary device.

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January 12th, 2012
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Laptop Reviews Toshiba P500

In the case of Toshiba Satellite P500 we are talking big! Weighting 4.4 kg due to it’s massive display – 18.4”, you can say that it’s trully a giant. 

Laptop Reviews Toshiba P500 (Source: ii.alatest.com)

Laptop Reviews Toshiba P500 (Source: ii.alatest.com)

Specifications
Dimensions    443 mm (W) x 42 mm (H) x 294 mm (D)
Weight    4400 g
Display    18.4” (46.7 cm) Toshiba TruBrite HD TFT High Brightness
Processor    Intel Core 2 Duo P8700
RAM    4 GB (expandable up to 8 GB) DDR2
HDD    500 GB, 5400 rpm
Graphics    NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M, CUDA technology
Operating system    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Ports     DC in, RJ – 45, i. LINK, microphone, RGB, headphone, S/PDIF, five – in – one Bridge Media slot (SD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, xD Picture Card), HDMI – CEC, 5 USB 2.0, eSATA/ USB 2.0 (Sleep and Charge)
Webcam    Yes, HD
   
The first thing you acknowledge at this laptop is the fact that its not that portable, considering it’s dimensions and weight, you will probably use it as a desktop most of the time. However, this doesn’t mean that the other features don’t need to be evaluated.
The big novelty at this laptop is the fact that is available with a Blu-ray drive – more specifically the BD-RE type (this allows you to play, record, and rewrite movies). The resolution at this huge display is of 1680 x 945 pixels – which doesn’t rise to the full expectations of everybody, considering the potential of the gigantic display. The speakers are a good feature, better than what you can find at most laptops. The Satellite P 500 has a little surprise for you: on the left side of the keyboard there are touch sensitive media controls. The keyboard itsefl isn’t that great because the keys are very packed together and they are very flat so it’s easy to make accidentally mistakes – it takes a while till you get used to it.
In technical terms, the P500 (12F) has a 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 processor, a 4 GB memory RAM DDR2 (we would have expected DD3, which is faster), 500 GB capacity of storage and NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M graphics card – all  of these makes the P500 a serious multimedia machine.

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January 12th, 2012
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