Laptop Reviews

With a plethora of desktop replacements, thin and lights and ultraportable laptop computers on the market today, how does the bewildered buyer make an informed choice? By relying on personal recommendations from colleagues, family and friends, and also by reading opinions and laptop reviews such as those found at sites like Laptopical.

Portability, processor type (AMD Turion, Intel Core 2 Duo, Celeron etc), the storage capacity of the hard drive are important factors to consider. Also screen size, battery longevity, pricing and wireless connectivity are things to look out for when searching for the best laptop computer.

Intel® Core™2 Extreme mobile processor

Experience the world's highest performing mobile processor¹. Enjoy revolutionary levels of performance enabling vivid, high-definition experiences and multi-tasking responsiveness from state-of-the-art Intel dual-core technologies.


Intel® Core™2 Quad mobile processor

Intel® Core™2 Quad processors for laptop PCs, enabled by powerful multi-core technology, are designed to handle massive compute and visualization workloads.


Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor

Based on Intel's revolutionary Intel® Core™ microarchitecture. Experience new levels of system responsiveness when running multiple applications and smarter battery performance designed to help extend mobility.


Intel® Core™2 Solo mobile processor

The Intel Core 2 Solo processor is the next generation single-core mobile processor that provides freedom and flexibility to live, work, and play on-the-go.



Massive performance. Delivering faster performance for multi-tasking with state-of-the-art hafnium-based design, the new Intel Centrino processor technology provides new breakthroughs in mobile performance. With a minimum of 3MB smart cache and 1066 Front Side Bus, you can experience performance gains of up to 50%.²

Multitask like mad. When you're looking for a notebook that can keep up the pace, Intel Centrino processor technology makes quick work of the toughest computing tasks with up to 90% faster HD video encoding so you can accomplish more without the wait.³ Plus, with Intel Centrino processor technology, you have everything you need to run Microsoft Windows Vista* with support for full Aero*.

Break free with longer battery life. Designed for the longest possible battery life, notebooks with Intel Centrino processor technology will keep you unwired longer with Intel® Intelligent Power capability and Deep Power Down Technology built in.

Enjoy the hi-def mobile multimedia monster inside. With up to 90% faster performance when compressing HD videos³ and over 3X better 3D graphics performanceO, you'll enjoy your HD entertainment experience at home or on the fly.

The future of wireless now. With integrated WiFi, you'll get up to 5X the speed when connecting wirelessly to your Wireless N home network and up to 5X better wireless performance for even faster Wireless N technology.°

Alienware Area-51 m17x

Toshiba Portege R500

HP EliteBook 6930p

Sony VAIO Z

Apple MacBook

Sony Vaio FW

Dell Studio 15

HP HDX 16t

Dell Vostro A860

Acer Ferrari 1000

Netbook

Netbook

Netbooks are laptops that are light-weight, economical, energy-efficient and especially suited for wireless communication and Internet access. Hence the name netbook (as "the device excels in web-based computing performance") rather than notebook which pertains to size.

Especially suited for web browsing and e-mailing, netbooks "rely heavily on the Internet for remote access to web-based applications" and are targeted increasingly at cloud computing users who rely on servers and require a less powerful client computer. While the devices range in size from below 5 inches to over 12, most are between 7 and 11 inches and weigh between 2 and 3 pounds.

Netbooks have a wide range of light-weight operating systems including Linux and Windows XP rather than more resource-intensive operating systems like Windows Vista as they have less processing power than traditional laptops.

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Toshiba Portege A605 Review

The Toshiba Portege A605 is a 12.1" ultra-portable notebook designed for business travelers who want something small and lightweight, but dont want to make any compromises when it comes to features. The A600 series notebooks offer an on-board optical drive so users can enjoy movies or install applications on the road, eSATA to expand storage, and a power saving Intel Centrino 2 platform to squeeze out as much battery life as possible. In this review we find out how well the A605 stands up to the rigors of day-to-day use, and if it is worth purchasing this notebook over a netbook or other ultra-portable notebooks.



HP ProBook 4510s Review




















HP ProBook 4510s ReviewThe HP ProBook 4510s is the latest 15.6" business notebook designed to provide solid performance at a low price for small and medium businesses. If your company wants the HP Elitebook 8530p but doesn't have the budget to spend $1,350 per laptop, the ProBook 4510s might be a good alternative at a starting price of just $529. Is this budget-priced business notebook destined for success? Take a look at our full review to find out.



HP Mini 2140 (HD Update) Review
























HP Mini 2140 (HD Update) ReviewWith more companies entering the netbook market the one thing that is starting to set different models apart is the quality of the keyboards. The HP Mini 2140 offers an expansive keyboard that is comfortable to type on and is the closest you can get to a full-size keyboard on a 10" netbook right now. In this review we take a look at the Mini 2140 again, this time with the higher resolution screen option.



HP ProBook 4710s Video Hands On


























HP ProBook 4710s Video Hands OnWe recently spent some time with the latest 17-inch business notebook from HP, the new ProBook 4710s. This budget-friendly desktop replacement promises to give you everything you need to get serious work done, but does it offer anything new? Take a look at our hands-on video to see and hear our first thoughts on this notebook.



HP Pavilion dv6z Review






















HP Pavilion dv6z ReviewThe newest 16-inch notebook from HP promises to deliver great performance at a low price and might be very popular in 2009. The HP Pavilion dv6z features the latest AMD dual-core processors, your choice of integrated or discrete graphics, and all the ports and features you need. At a starting price of just $599.99 it might just be the most competitive desktop replacement notebook on the market. Keep reading to find out if this notebook is as impressive as it sounds.



ASUS F50SV-A2 Review

ASUS F50SV-A2 ReviewThe ASUS F50SV-A2 is a midrange gaming notebook that offers an Intel P8600 Core 2 Duo Processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GT 120M 1GB graphics card in a 16" shell. The notebook also offers a built-in Blu-ray drive for watching movies on the 16:9 display. Is the ASUS F50 worth checking out? Read our full review to find out.

Notebook Computers

Chans Computer System offers possibly the widest range of notebooks from an array of world renowned multinational brands.Whether it is highly expandable and full featured or thin, light and ultra-portable, our notebook computers are designed to simplify IT management and reduce cost.

A laptop (also known as a notebook) is a personal computer designed for mobile use small enough to sit on one's lap.[1] A laptop includes most of the typical components of a desktop computer, including a display, a keyboard, a pointing device (a touchpad, also known as a trackpad, or a pointing stick), speakers, as well as a battery, into a single small and light unit. The rechargeable battery required is charged from an AC/DC adapter (aka, a wall wart) and typically stores enough energy to run the laptop for several hours.

Dell VostroTM

Dell’s newest suite of notebooks and services are designed exclusively for small business with 1-25 employees, simple networks and limited in-house IT support.
Thinner and lighter design compared to previous generations.
Fingerprint readers featuring simple-to-use software to protect your data while you are on the go.
Gigabit NIC for faster transfer speeds on compatible networks.
The right features for growing businesses.
Quality and reliability based on corporate standards.
Range from Intel® Celeron® to Intel® Coretm 2 Duo configurations.

Dell LattitudeTM

Inspired by your needs, the new Dell Latitude family of commercial laptops have been completely re-engineered and redesigned with groundbreaking advancements in durability, security, battery life, connectivity and remote administration. All new Dell Latitude laptops feature exclusive innovations such as: 5Dell ControlPoint with ControlVaultTM for secure credential management Dell Latitude&;TM for instant access to email, calendar and Internet Dell ImageDirectTM for easy deployment and management of your mobile assets.

MSI Wind Netbook U100


Intel® Atom™ N270 1.6GHz Processor
Intel® 945GSE+ICH7M, 512MB/1GB (DDR2 667)
10” 1024x600 LCD Panel, HD Audio, Stereo speakers
80GB SATA, 1.3M / 0.3M web cam,
4-in-1 Card Reader, SD/MMC/MS/MSpro
1.0KG with 3 cell battery
Genuine Windows® XP Home
Built-in 802.11b/g WLAN Card / Bluetooth
Supported (Bluetooth is optional)


MSI PR 600



Intel® Core® 2 Duo Processors
Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
512MB/1GB (DDR2 533/667), Max:2 GB
15.4" WXGA ACV(Amazing Crystal Vision) Display
80GB/100G/120GB/160GB SATA (5400RPM),
1.3M web cam, DVD Super Multi/ HD DVD
Built-in 802.11n WLAN Card / Bluetooth
Supported (Bluetooth is optional)


Lenovo N200 (BYG)

Core Duo 1.66GHz
1GB RAM DDR II
120 GB Hard Disk Drive
15.4” wide screen ultra bright
Integrated VGA 128MB
DVD+/-RW Super Multidrive
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Card reader/Fingerprint
OS - Unloaded

Benq Joybook Q1



Core 2 Duo 1.83GHz [T5550]
1 GB RAM DDR II
120 GB Hard Disk Drive
14.1” wide ultra bright Dual Screen
Integrated SiS Mirage 3+ graphics
DVD+/-RW Super Multidrive
Wi-Fi/Cardreader/Bluetooth
OS - Windows Vista Home Premium


Hp Pavilion dv6000 (dv6735ee)



Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz [T7250]
2GB RAM DDR II
160 GB Hard Disk Drive
Light Scribe DVD+/-RW Super drive
256MB Geforce 8400GS graphics (up to 1GB)
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/C-R/R-C/1.3M Camera
15.4” Wide Screen Ultra Bright HD
OS - Windows Vista Home Premium


Hp Pavilion dv2000 (dv2750ee)

Core 2 Duo 2.2Ghz [T7500]
2GB RAM DDR II
160 GB Hard Disk Drive
Light Scribe DVD+/-RW Super drive
256MB Geforce 8400GS graphics (up to 1GB)
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/C-R/R-C/Camera/Fingerprint
14.1” Wide Screen Ultra Bright HD
OS - Windows Vista Home Premium


Hp Pavilion dv6000 (dv6755ee)



Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz [T7700]
2GB RAM DDR II
250 GB Hard Disk Drive
Light Scribe DVD+/-RW Super drive
256MB Geforce 8400GS graphics (up to 1GB)
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/C-R/R-C/1.3M Camera
15.4” Wide Screen Ultra Bright HD
OS - windows vista Home premium

Laptops are usually shaped like a large notebook with thicknesses between 0.7–1.5 inches (18–38 mm) and dimensions ranging from 10x8 inches (27x22cm, 13" display) to 15x11 inches (39x28cm, 17" display) and up. Modern laptops weigh 3 to 12 pounds (1.4 to 5.4 kg); older laptops were usually heavier. Most laptops are designed in the flip form factor to protect the screen and the keyboard when closed. Modern 'tablet' laptops have a complex joint between the keyboard housing and the display, permitting the display panel to twist and then lay flat on the keyboard housing. They usually have a touchscreen display and some include handwriting recognition or graphics drawing capability.

Laptops were originally considered to be "a small niche market"[2] and were thought suitable mostly for "specialized field applications" such as "the military, the Internal Revenue Service, accountants and sales representatives".[2][3] Battery-powered portable computers had just 2% worldwide market share in 1986[4]. But today, there are already more laptops than desktops in businesses, and laptops are becoming obligatory for student use and more popular for general use.[5] According to a forecast by Intel, more laptops than desktops will be sold in the general PC market as soon as 2009[6]