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The Good: features the Intel Core Duo processor; portable and light weight for travel; with swivel web camera and built-in microphone; EVDO and an nVidia Go 7400 graphics card; attractive casing; suitable for 3D gaming; glossy screen finish; good audio with two headphone jacks; wireless and Bluetooth connectivity with added broadband cellular communication; capable of automatic search for Wi-Fi networks even if turned off; full-sized keyboard; pleasantly tactile touchpad; adequate mouse buttons; four USB ports; features MediaDirect software for managing digital media without booting Windows first.
The Bad: slightly thicker than comparable laptops of the same size; poor vertical viewing angle; keyboard feels mushy, not suitable for aggressive typing; can heat up during prolonged use or gaming; a bit undersized mouse and touchpad.
The Bottom Line: A laptop for buyers focused on portability with strong entertainment and productivity features.
The Good: Sophisticated, eye-catching, and sleek look with faux leather exterior and system handle; solid structure; Intel Core Duo processor; with detachable Bluetooth keyboard and mouse; notable sound system with 8 built-in speakers; clear audio; videoconferencing capabilities with integrated microphone and webcam; adjustable wide screen with bright display, suitable for games and DVD movies, with optional discrete graphics; remote-controlled Media Center that also functions as gyroscopic mouse; extensive multimedia features; long battery life; large storage with 2GB system memory; inclusion of internet and video chat software; see-through DVD burner; equipped with slot-loading Blu-ray drive
The Bad: Expensive; large compared to other laptop model; unwieldy and bulky to move; does not come with built-in TV tuner; small trackpad; wireless keypad and mouse does not automatically connect after being idle; takes a little longer to boot up
The Bottom Line: Suitable for people looking to splurge on a high performance laptop with expansive multimedia capabilities who doesn’t need to carry the laptop around.
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The Good: cost-efficient; dual-core power for running multiple applications; long battery
Life with optional 9-cell battery; 24x CD-RW/DVD combo drive; improved management of digital media; speedy start-up time with “Media Direct” software; wide screen LCD; excellent speaker performance, loud with no distortion; nice keyboards; provided with air vents on both sides so it doesn’t heat up with long use; availability of FireWire and USB ports; large touchpad; placement of multimedia buttons on front edge for ease in controlling music and movie applications
The Bad: A little heavy; Poor game play, lacks capability for 3D gaming applications; small systems storage; limited expandability, inclusion of unnecessary software; light leakage on screen; not for high-end graphics; does not come with integrated TV tuner or remote options; lack of PC Card slot cost-efficient; dual-core power for running multiple applications; long batteryLife with optional 9-cell battery; 24x CD-RW/DVD combo drive; improved management of digital media; speedy start-up time with “Media Direct” software; (read more)
Dell says the people have spoken, and they want their Linux. The personal computer giant announced on its Web site this week that it will soon begin offering Linux on select desktop and laptop PCs.
The decision comes after a month-long Dell online survey in which more than 70 percent of the respondents said they would use a Dell system with the Linux OS for both home and office use. (read more)
Once you got a laptop of your own, the worst thing that can happen to it, apart from being stolen or blowing up in smoke, is to develop problems that require a mainboard replacement. The next in line is the LCD replacing, second costly repair that you may need to pay for, and today we’re going to show you how to do it yourself. Are you ready?
First of all, you should have the following tools at hand: a small Phillips screw driver, paper and pencil for documentation (or simply a printer with enough paper loaded), and a little bit of tape to keep the screws together.
Now, nobody got its technical knowledge over night, so before everything else, you should take your time and do some research on the Web. You need to know exactly what kind of display you need, so you won’t order the wrong replacement. (read more)
According to a press release issued today, Dell and Absolute Software got together to make available theft recovery services to Dell’s US consumer customers. This way, Dell becomes “the first PC manufacturer to deliver a higher degree of peace of mind by combining theft recovery measures with accidental damage protection”. OK, this sounds excellent, but I am sure you all need to hear more than just words, so here’s the real thing…
From now on, once you have purchased a Dell Inspirion notebook and added the CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service to your order, an option priced between 99$ and 139$, you will also receive the Computrace LoJack for Laptops theft recovery service, having a value ranging from 49$ to 119$. (read more)
