Notebook
Asus Updates Republic Of Gamers Notebooks
Asus announced in February that it would soon update its Republic of Gamers (ROG) line of gaming notebooks with two premium-spec models. Now the Asus Republic of Gamers G75VW and G55VW have been launched, described by Asus as ‘the ultimate fighting machines’. Prices start at around $1500. The 15.6-inch Asus G55VW and 17.3-inch Asus G75VW [...]
Samsung Series 7 Chronos now out
Samsung has unveiled its huge new 17.3-inch Series 7 Chronos notebook, zipping along on a 2.6GHz i7 Ivy Bridge processor with a 2GB NVidia GeForce GT650M spitting out the pixels and 8GB RAM standing by. The 300-nit full HD display is accompanied by 2.1 Surround Sound JBL speakers and built-in subwoofer. This is a serious [...]
New HP M6 preview
Hewlett-Packard, or HP to me and you, has updated its range of Pavilion multimedia notebooks in line with its MUSE mantra (materials, usability, sensory appeal, experience). The US-based company has now added a new model to the range, the Pavilion m6. The 14-inch dv4, 15.6-inch dv6 (with full HD+ resolution), and 17.3-inch dv7 will all [...]
HP Sleekbooks
Intel is busy talking up the ultrabook format, while Apple is happy to sell its MacBook Air ultraportable on the strength of Apple’s reputation for hardware excellence. Now HP has taken the bull by the horns and announced its new Sleekbook form factor via stickers on the new 14 and 15.6-inch Envy models revealed this [...]
Fujitsu U772 Lifebook – Preview
Fujitsu first unveiled the Fujitsu U772 Lifebook at CeBit, an ultrabook boasting Fujitsu’s Shuriken display, meaning it has one of the thinnest bezels of any notebook. Unfortunately that 14-inch Shuriken display is cursed with a middling 1366 x 768 resolution, putting it a sorry second behind the 16:9 HD displays offered by the latest crop [...]
Fujitsu Lifebook E781 – Review
The Fujitsu Lifebook E781 is configurable in a range of options costing from $1100 to $1800. The unit reviewed here is the E781-MPCN2DE and costs $1400. At that price it’s a fairly well-specced business machine – matte 15.6-inch display, excellent port selection, modular slot and an all-important UMTS module for the ultimate in global connectivity. [...]
HP Envy 14 Spectre – Review
HP has been on fire lately as they released multimedia laptop DM4 with Dr. Dre Beats Audio sound system, then their business oriented ultrabook EliteBook Folio, then their new Probook B-series and S-series got upgraded and now another new ultrabook HP Envy Spectre. We have been given a sneak peak at this Spectre ultrabook at [...]
Eurocom Leopard 2.0 – Review
Eurocom has released the Leopard 2.0 notebook , described by the manufactrurer as a ‘gaming class notebook’. The Eurocom Leopard 2 stands out for its finessed contors, slick lighting effects and outstanding graphical oomph. And it’s a big beast – an 18.4-inch screen sits ready to display everything the Core i7 Extreme Edition CPU and [...]
HP ProBook Range Upgraded
HP company has announced updates to its ProBook B and S ranges, targeted at small businesses. The ProBook B is available with either a 14-inch or 15.6-inch display, each with either dedicated or integrated graphics. The new Probook B-series chassis will be constructed out of tungsten-coated magenesium, making it more resistant to scratches or knocks. [...]
Apple Plans $799 Macbook Air
Apple is allegedly planning a $799 MacBook Air to shake up the ultrabook market. At that price, any new MacBook Air would be 200 bucks cheaper than the current Core i5 entry-level model. The rumors come from DigiTimes and claim the details were revealed by sources in Apple’s supply chain. Co-incidentally, Intel’s PC Group general [...]
