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Sony Vaio VPCYA19FJ/B Review

| Reviews | November 12, 2010

Sony has a launched new VAIO Y Series notebooks with a 11.6-inch screen. It weighs 3.52 pounds and has a 380 million i3-Core Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) processor, 2GB of RAM (8 GB max), a 320GB hard drive, and a claimed six hours battery life. Other features include an HDMI port and Bluetooth.

The 11.6-inch Sony VAIO Y will be available on November 27 in Japan only, pricing is not yet known. No word on when it will make to the U.S.

quick comparison of the 11.6-inch Air and 11.6-inch Sony Vaio Y: Via Cnet
Weight: Air: 2.3 pounds; Vaio: 3.2 pounds
Thickness (at thickest point): Air: 0.68 inches; Vaio: 1.2 inches
Processor: Air: Intel Core 2 Duo; Vaio: Intel Core i3
Graphics chip: Air: Nvidia; Vaio: Intel
Battery life: Air: 5 hours; Vaio: 6 hours
Storage: Air: 128GB solid-state drive; Vaio: 320GB hard disk drive
Memory: Air: 2GB standard; Vaio: 2GB standard
Display resolution: Air: 1366 by 768; Vaio: 1366 by 768
Ethernet: Air: N/A; Vaio: standard
USB: Air: 2 connectors; Vaio: 3 connectors
Wireless: Wi-Fi; Vaio: Wi-Fi
Price: Air: $1,199 w/ 128GB SSD; Vaio: about $1,300 (in Japan)

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-20022388-64.html

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Inspiron Mini M101z – Lighter Laptop For Your Daily Use

| Reviews | October 27, 2010

Inspiron Mini M101z is one of the best budget thin and light laptop from Dell.This miniature notebook performs the most demanding tasks with ease. It’s ultra thin, only measures 11.6 inches and weighs less than four pounds. Intel’s Atom CPUs have migrated to 11-inch and even larger systems, while the other 10 – and 11-inch models have added alternative CPU, graphics hardware and high-resolution displays. It also contains fine speakers and feature HDMI included.Keyboard is very good and a pleasure to write. The half-size keys are a bit smaller, and will take some getting used.

Well again it might not be the perfect machine, because there are always some dissenters with better features in each machine.But this laptop does offer good value for money.

Dell Inspiron M101z uses an AMD processor and an ATI graphics.Colors: Clear Black, Tomato Red, Blue Peacock Pink.To Promise and you can connect to external devices, there are three USB ports, headphone and microphone jacks, and an SD card slot and an Ethernet jack.You can easily do multi-tasking as surfing the Internet with multiple browser tabs open while listening to music and chatting in an instant messenger window.

Cons

Low Battery life
Limited graphics
Glossy LCD bezel/lid cover (Catches FingerPrint)

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Dell Inspiron 1525 Review

| Reviews | October 16, 2010

specifications
Screen15.4-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) CCFL TrueLife (glossy) screen
Processor2.0GHz Core 2 Duo T7250 processor
SDRAM 2GB DDR2-667 SDRAM (up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM available)
HDD120GB 5400 RPM SATA HDD
DVD RW 8x Dual-layer DVD±RW drive
VideoIntel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Wireless: Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card
Mobile broadbandDell Wireless integrated mobile broadband mini-cards Sprint and Verizon serice
Media Card8-in-1 flash memory reader
Supported flash memory cardsMultiMediaCard , xD-Picture Card , SD Memory Card , Memory Stick Pro , Memory Stick
Input and Output Ports4 USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, IEEE 1394a, RJ11, RJ45, 2 headphone, 1 microphone, 1 ExpressCard 54mm slot, 3 mini-card slots, consumer IR, S-Video
Expansion Slots Total (Free)2.0 ( 1.0 ) x Memory , 1.0 ExpressCard/54
Interfaces1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - HDMI - 4 pin FireWire , 1.0 x Microphone - VGA - RJ-45 , 2.0 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11 , 1.0 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - 19 pin HDMI Type A , 1.0 x Display / video - S-video output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Hi-Speed USB - Input - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 4.0 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - 4 pin USB Type A , 1.0 x Display / video - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Display / video
Dimensions:1.00" - 1.48" (height) x 14.05" (width) x 10.08" (depth)
Battery6-cell Lithium ion
Weight5.9lbs
Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - Phone consulting - 1 year - On-site , Technical support - Parts and labor - 1 year
FeaturesSecurity lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
ModemFax / modem
Max Transfer Rate 56.0 Kbps
Storage controller typeSerial ATA
Vibration Tolerance0.66 g @ RMS (random) (operating)
Shock Tolerance30.0 g @ 3ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 163.0 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)

review

Dell laptops are popular because they can be easily customized according to the need of the consumer.If you don’t like any of the specifications of your favorite laptop then you can configure yourself online.

Dell 1525 can’t go for 3D graphics and have no dedicated video card option which means users who want to play 3 D games might not be satisfied with it.

But look what it has in it ?

First thing which most of the people consider it the price.Ya it is a cheap gadget and is quite popular because of its price.Plus points of this device are its sleek design, strong dual-core performance, long battery life.You get the fine 15.4-inch widescreen framed by a silver bezel. The 1440 x 900-pixel glossy panel delivered vibrant colors and a sharp picture with very little reflection

Battery life : Stands around 4 hrs.Standard 56-Wh battery (six-cell) were impressive 3 hours 45 minutes on MobileMark 2007 tests.You can also add more to it by adding a 85-Wh (nine-cell) battery to it.But it will cost you.It has got WWAN available. Awesome typing experience. Affordable.Lots of entertainment features including an instant-on button, a Webcam, and even dual headphone jacks.

All in all
It is a good buy but not for those who are looking to get it for 3D gaming purpose,gamers will be disappointed by the lack of graphics options.

Refurbished laptops :

Dell Inspiron 1525 is also available at dell’s official site.Ranging from $400 to above.

http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/Online/InventorySearch.aspx?brandId=2201&c=us&cs=22&fid=877&l=en&s=dfh

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Lenovo’s Y560d first multimedia notebook with a 3D display

| Reviews | June 18, 2010

Y560d coming late June
 laptop review
Lenovo is introducing first multimedia notebook with a 3D display and they have given it a tag of IdeaPad Y560d.It will be in launched in the end of june.

Its beauty is eye catching – Edgy, modern design,Ultra-thin and light LED widescreen panels,Comfortable keyboard with many intuitive multimedia features right at your fingertips.Some other specifications include :

  • Intel® Core™ i3/i5 processors with Intel® Turbo Boost and RapidDrive technology.
  • JBL speakers and Dolby® Home Theater™. (JBL stereo speakers deliver quallity sound.)
  • ATI Radeon™ graphics, more storage, DDR3 memory, b/g/n wireless and WiFi connectivity.
  • * Theater-style Dolby® surround sound from a laptop.
  • * OneKey™ Theater 2.0 lets you switch from “normal” to “movie” mode on-demand.
    Imagine stutter-free playback
  • Smooth and screaming-fast internet streaming and downloads.

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World’s Fastest‡1, PC processor Intel® Core™ i7 980-X

| Reviews | March 17, 2010



List Price: $1,187.99 USD
New From: $970.00 In Stock
Used from: $695.00 In Stock
Release date September 21, 2010.

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition
The world’s top chip maker company intel furnished its latest processor.It was termed as Gulftown previously. Intel stats it as The world’s fastest‡1, smartest PC processor.

Lets understand its features in a better manner .

Features :
Cores /Threads : 6 cores / 12 threads
Cores and threads go hand in hand. Multi-core processors are single chips that contain two or more distinct processors or execution cores in the same integrated circuit. Multi-threading allows each core to work on two tasks at once, thereby letting you do more things simultaneously, producing faster, more efficient results. Now your computer can keep up with even your heaviest multitasking.
Clock Speed : 3.33 GHz, up to 3.60 with turbo boost : It is basically processor speed measurement.It measures how fast a processor performs an activity – which activity depends upon how you plan to use your computer. Clock speed rates are shown in gigahertz (GHz), which means a billion cycles per second.
Intel® Smart Cache : 12 MB : Cache is a fast storage area where the processor places frequently accessed data. Smart Cache is Intel’s performance-maximized data storage. It allows each processor core to dynamically utilize up to 100% of available cache and obtain data from the cache at higher throughput rates. By keeping more data closer to the processor for fast execution, overall performance is improved. This is of particular benefit when running rich media titles and games, as well as everyday productivity applications.
Silicon :32 nm
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Yes

Intel’s planning on selling these in retail, standalone form for $999 (MSRP).The chip uses the LGA1366 socket and has an integrated memory controller.Power consumption is less and the chip really works as what it is stated as fastest chip at present time.You can easily fix it on with existing X58 chipsets.Just don’t forget the BIOS update.All in all this chip does what it says.

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VAIO® E Series Notebook (Review)PC VPCEB1JFX/B

| Reviews | February 18, 2010

specs
Weights and Measurements * Dimensions (Approx.) : 14.56"(W) x 1.22"(H) x 9.77"(D)5
* Weight (Approx.) : 5.9 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
General * Action Buttons : VAIO, Assist, Web button, Wireless on / off
* Computer Type : Notebook
* Pointing Device : Electro-static touchpad
Expansion SlotsMultimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick PRO™ (Duo only) media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 media slot One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
Start-up Times# Average Boot Time : 60 sec
# Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 sec
# First Boot Time : 5 min
Software * Operating System : Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* Sony® Creativity Suite : PMB – VAIO® Edition - Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use program VAIO® Media Gallery - Bring forgotten favorites to life VAIO® Media Plus - Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
* System Maintenance and Support : VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance
* Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-Day Trial Offer
* Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Home and Student 2007
Memory# nstalled : 4GB (2GBx2)
# Type/Speed : DDR3/1066MHz
# Maximum : 8GB
In the Box * Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (3500mAh)

* AC Adapter
Power Cord

Hard Drive * Capacity : 500GB
* Speed : 5400rpm
* Type : Serial ATA
Power * Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
* Estimated Battery Life : Up to 3.5 hours with Standard Capacity Battery (default brightness)
Graphics# Chipset : Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset
# Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™ : 1920x1080
# Max. External Resolution via VGA : 2048x1536
# Processor : Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD Total Available Graphics Memory of 1755MB (max.)
Display# Resolution : 1366 x 768
# Screen Size : 15.5"
Environmental Information * ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
* EPEAT™ : Silver
* ROHS® : Compliant
Hardware * 10-Key Numeric Pad : Yes
* Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology
* Keyboard : QWERTY, 103 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Wireless/Networking * Bluetooth Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
* Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
* Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
* Wi-Fi : 802.11 b/g/n
AudioSound System : Intel® High Definition Audio
Processor * L3 Cache : 3MB
* Speed : 2.13GHz1
* Technology : Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
* Type : Intel® Core™ i3 - 330M processor
Inputs and Outputs * DC-In : 1
* Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
* HDMI™ Output : 1
* Headphone Jack : 1
* Internal Microphone : 1
* Microphone Input : 1
* USB Port(s) : 3 (USB) 2.0, 1 (eSATA)
* VGA Output(s) : 1
Optical Drive * CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
* DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)

review

Vaio EB1JFX / B does not have dedicated graphics and the Intel Media Accelerator handles HD video playback well, and for those looking only for the media Vaio laptop series E, is an important aspect of a continuous video and large, bright big screen . The, bright, glossy 16×9-pixel LED display on the Vaio EB1JFX / B measures 15.5 cm in diameter and looks sort of even greater when it is used.Good good speakers with a bass and treble
TV-quality stereo speakers are ideal for watching movies and video sharing.With the Cnet’s battery draining test this laptop proved itself as cool gadget as it worked better than its peers like HP ProBook 5310m and HP Pavilion dv6-1375dx.Though it

Other Related laptop system configs are
HP ProBook 5310m
Windows 7 Professional (64bit) 2.26Ghz; Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300, 2048MB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz, 64MB Intel GMA 4500MHD, 320GB Seagate 7,200rpm

Toshiba Satellite E205-S1904
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit); 2.26GHz Intel Core i5 M430; 4096MB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz; 64MB (Dedicated Video)/1695MB (Total) Intel Media Accelerator HD; 500GB Hitachi 5,400rpm

HP Pavilion dv6-1375dx
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit); 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7450; 6GB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz; 64MB (Dedicated Video)/1695MB (Total) Mobile Intel GMA 4500MHD; 500GB Seagate 7,200rpm

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