Laptop Review

“It’s a common tradition. We are all guilty at some time or another of having liquids or drinks next to our mobile computers. Although the unique marriage of coffee and a portable computer seem to be an inseparable pair (been to Starbucks recently?), there is some risk involved. Accidents certainly happen, and the results of a liquid meeting with the insides of a notebook or Tablet PC can be ugly!

If you are one of the lucky few to have a Panasonic ToughBook CF-18, then please disregard the rest of this article. However if you are one of the other 99.9% of mobile computer owners and have a machine that doesn’t get along with liquids very well, we have some steps that you can take to save your investment when an accident happens….”

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Laptop Magazine reviews the Dell Inspiron 1501 and writes - “With the 1.79-GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core TL-56 processor powering the machine, the 1501 churned out a MobileMark 2005 score of 196-only four points lower than the E1505’s ho-hum results. We tested the machine’s multitasking mettle by simultaneously running a virus scan and playing a DVD, and the E501 experienced occasional stuttering, which we attribute to the low-end AMD processor. The ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 chipset with 256MB of shared memory produced a meager 3DMark03 score of 1465, which makes the 1501 less than ideal if you wish to engage in graphics-intensive activities.”

Tablet PC Review has posted their review of the Panasonic CF-18 ToughBook Tablet PC and writes - ‘The Panasonic ToughBook CF-18 has a very unique place in the vertical and consumer Tablet PC market. Although the CF-18 is not perfect in every department, it is a quality machine overall. Most importantly though is the unique casing and ruggedness that has not been matched by any other manufacturer as of yet. If you need a “breakproof”, environmentally adaptable Tablet PC, look no further than the Panasonic ToughBook as the current industry standard choice.’

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CNET reviews the Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet where they give it a rating of 7.5 out of 10 and write ‘Spend a bit of time with the Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet, and you’re likely to become a fan of pen-based computing. This update to the company’s ultraportable X41 Tablet includes a few key upgrades on the usability front, including a touch-screen display, an improved stylus, and the new Active Rotate feature (more on that below). When it’s not folded into a tablet, the ThinkPad X60 Tablet also makes a good ultraportable laptop, with a Core Duo processor and decent-size 80GB hard drive. You’ll have to pay to have the best tablet on the block, though: the X60 Tablet’s price starts at $1,699, but our review unit included a number of upgrades that brought its price to $2,299–and that still didn’t include even an external optical drive. If you’re looking for a laptop with an optical drive that you can occasionally use as a tablet, look to larger systems such as the Gateway M285-E. But for those who can afford it, the flexible, highly portable ThinkPad X60 Tablet combines the best features of a tablet and a laptop.’

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For another touch feeling, S6F also provides the painting version.

The compact 11.1″ widescreen design offers superior mobility and comfortable visual enjoyment. To satisfy the most demanding viewing standards, exclusive ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology integrates different multimedia data sources to reduce noise and conversion rate for a sharp display. You will enjoy vivid images with better contrast, brightness, skin tone and color saturation.

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Dual Engines, Double Power

Equipped with the latest low voltage dual core technology, the S6F enables users to simultaneously run demanding applications, such as running virus scan while talking on Skype and surfing the web with less power consumption. The S6F’s exhilarating capabilities will immerse you in riveting vibrant entertainment at home or on the go with the built-in features of your new mobile dual-core processor-based laptops.

Triple Speed Connection with Wireless Freedom

Responding to the emerging demands of notebook users who have a number of simultaneously working Bluetooth peripherals on their system, including mice, keyboards, headsets, and mobile phones, the S6F notebooks, with the built-in BluetoothR V2.0+EDR, offer maximum data transfer rates of 2.1 Mbps, 3 times faster than the current device can manage, and hence reducing power consumption, which greatly benefits battery-dependent mobile devices.



ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence technology

The exclusive ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence technology is especially effective for human skin tones, green stretches of grass and trees and blue sky and sea. It takes PC graphics capability to the next level by enhancing depth and color intensity in real time. It further improves contrast, brightness, skin tone and color saturation for vivid image display.

Incorporated with the exclusive ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Engine (activation hot key: Fn+C), the LCD presents clear and sharp images in their true vibrant colors.

Easier and Faster Digital Data Transmission

The ExpressCard standard promises to deliver high- performance, modular expansion to notebooks at a lower cost and in a smaller form factor. You will be able to add memory communications and security devices by simply inserting ExpressCard? modules into the S6F.

CNET reviews the Asus S6F and gives it a rating of 7.9 out of 10 (good) and writes - ‘The leather-clad, ultraportable Asus S6F pushes laptops from the realm of personal computer to that of personal fashion accessory. With a textured, chocolate-brown, leather lid and wrist rest, incorporated with a gunmetal gray interior and black base, the S6F would definitely fit in next to your diamond-encrusted iPod or Dolce & Gabbana Razr. After spending time with the laptop, we were pleased to discover that Asus hasn’t sacrificed substance for style; the S6F’s Core Duo processor does the heavy lifting of a laptop twice its size, and its display is a thing of beauty. All this, for $300 less than its chief competitor, the Sony VAIO TXN15P/B. Though the Asus S6F’s $2,500 price tag and fashion-forward looks aren’t for everybody, we definitely think it’s a solid choice for anyone who wants a visually distinctive, highly portable laptop without sacrificing performance or features.’

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CNET reviews the Lenovo ThinkPad Z61m and writes - ‘In the year since Lenovo announced the first-ever wide-screen ThinkPad, the company has been keeping the Z series fresh by incorporating the latest components without drastically changing the laptops’ excellent design. With the midsize Z61m, for example, Lenovo has stocked the now-familiar wide case with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and the latest graphics card from ATI, all at a competitive price. So far, so good, but when it came to our performance benchmarks, the ThinkPad Z61m lagged behind the competition. For some, the ThinkPad Z61m’s excellent design and business-friendly feature set will offset its pokey performance; users looking for every last drop of speed, though, should consider the similarly priced (and identically configured) HP Compaq nc8430.’

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Laptop Mag reviews the Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660 where they write - ‘The Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660 is easily one of the most robust multimedia notebooks out there. If you’re looking for a top-shelf system with HD components and can afford the price of owning the latest technology, look no further. If you want to save money, though, the G35-AV650 may be the way to go.’

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