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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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TravelMate® 8572 Review

| Uncategorized | November 11, 2010

Specs
Operating SystemGenuine Windows® 7 Professional
Processor


Intel® Core™ i7-620M Mobile Processor
(4MB Intel® Smart Cache, 2.66GHz)
or
Intel® Core™ i5-560M Mobile Processor
(3MB Intel® Smart Cache, 2.66GHz)
or
Intel® Core™ i5-520M Mobile Processor
(3MB Intel® Smart Cache, 2.4GHz)
Chipset Mobile Intel® HM55 Express
Memory 4GB (2/2) DDR3 1066 SDRAM (32-bit operating system is limited to using 3GB of available memory)
Upgradeable up to 8GB (one 4GB memory card in each slot) with 64-bit OS*
Storage Up to 500GB* SATA hard drive, 7200RPM

Integrated variable-speed Super-Multi drive:
-Read – 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 6X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
-Write – 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ or xD-Picture Card™
Video 15.6" (1366 x 768) high-brightness TFT LCD with LED backlight
Integrated Intel® HD Graphics (128MB dedicated memory)
Microsoft® DirectX® 10.0 support Acer® Video Conference with integrated Acer® Crystal Eye webcam, 1280 x 1024 resolution, and Acer® Video Conference Manager software supporting 640 x 480 resolution online video calls

MPEG-2 DVD, WMV9/VC-1 (Windows® Media Video 9, VC-1 standard), H.264/AVC decoding

VGA port

Support for simultaneous display on notebook LCD and external monitor
Quality Tests Temperature and humidity, acoustics, electrostatic discharge immunity, hinge life, keyboard-switch life, free drop, weight and pressure, shock and vibration, spillage, MTBF (mean time between failure)
Audio Integrated microphone

Two integrated stereo speakers

High-definition audio support

Headphones/speakers/line-out and microphone ports

Microsoft® DirectSound® compatibility
Interface Ports DC-in
RJ-45 LAN
RJ-11 modem
VGA
Headphones/speaker/line-out
Microphone
Four USB 2.0
Connector for optional EasyPort IV port replicator
Card Slot5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ or xD-Picture Card™
Communications Acer® InviLink Nplify network connection supporting 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN, Acer® SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency, WI-FI CERTIFIED™
Bluetooth® v3.0 + HS (high speed) wireless PAN
Gigabit LAN, Wake-on-LAN ready

V.92 56Kbps* data/fax modem, PTT (postal, telegraph, telephone) certified in select countries, Wake-on-Ring ready
User Interface 105-key Acer® FineTouch keyboard, independent standard numeric keypad, international language support
Play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up, volume down media control keys printed on keyboard
Power65-watt AC adapter

Six-cell lithium ion battery: up to 7.0 hours life with Acer® ePower Management enabled and depending on configuration and usage
ComplianceACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) 3.0
DMI (Desktop Management Interface) 2.0
Energy Star®
Mobile PC2002
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™

review

Powered with Intel® Core™ processor combines with advanced graphics,ePower Management enabled and depending on configuration and usage. TravelMate® 8572 is equipped with an array of choices: 802.11b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth®, webcam, gigabit LAN and V.92 modem.It has bio-protection system (only on selected models).Maximum Battery Run Time: 7 Hour

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Durabook rugged notebooks

| Laptops refurbished - refurbished notebooks,used hardware | October 19, 2010

A rugged notebook offers users the ability to work in any environment and any place. They should be versatile and powerful.These type of notebooks are specially designed for both indoor and outdoor including military usages. Built to handle the toughest environments, fully rugged notebooks have IP54 environmental protection, meets MIL-STD 810F and have heavy duty – generally magnesium alloy – cases.

The rugged DuraBook provides extra protection around the smart battery circuitry to prevent damage from overheating and voltage and the battery calibration that helps extend battery life after repeated charges and discharges. A patented DVD / CD tray lock prevents unintentional ejection of the optical disk space, if the notebook is dropped or exposed to excessive vibration.

Dura Book notebooks combine elegant style with easy portability and a rugged quality not typically found in laptops.

Each DuraBook notebook meets the military 810F specification for drop resistance, and crossing the U.S. military standards for shock and spill resistance as well. Gamma-tech anti-shock mounting design that all Dura Books added protection for critical components such as LCD, RAM, CPU and HDD Intel-powered state. A spill-resistant keyboard, touchpad and switches prevent spills from seeping into sensitive interior parts and notebook

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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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Acer (Review) Aspire 5740

| Laptops refurbished - refurbished notebooks,used hardware | February 18, 2010

specs
Operating System * Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
* Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
* Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
Processor & Chipset * Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring
* Intel® Core™2 Duo processor with up to 3 MB L2 Cache, supporting Intel® 64 architecture
* Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, featuring MIMO technology, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology or
* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™ dual-mode module, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology
Memory * Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support
* Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 64-bit OS)
HDD One S-ATA hard disc drive
Storage * 4X Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
* 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
* 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)
Display * 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™
* 16.7 million colours
* 16:9 aspect ratio
* 8 ms high-def response time
* 60% color gamut
Graphics * Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (Intel® GMA 4500MHD) with up to 1759 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 (64 MB of dedicated video memory, up to 1695 MB of shared system memory*), supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10
(* depending on size of system memory)
* NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M with up to 2303 MB of TurboCache™ (512 MB of dedicated DDR2 VRAM, up to 1791 MB of shared system memory*), supporting NVIDIA® CUDA™, PureVideo® HD technology, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 10
(* depending on size of system memory)
* DualView™ support
* MEPG-2/DVD acceleration, decoding
* WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding
* HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support
* Acer Arcade™ Deluxe featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies
Multimedia * Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers
* Optimized 3rd Generation Dolby Home Theater® audio enhancement, featuring Dolby® Digital Live, Dolby® Pro Logic® IIx, Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Natural Bass, Dolby® Sound Space Expander, Dolby® Inverse Filtering, Dolby® High Frequency Enhancer technologies
* True5.1-channel surround sound output
* High-definition audio support
* S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
* MS-Sound compatible
* Built-in microphone
Communication * Acer Video Conference, featuring integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology
(manufacturing option)
* Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, featuring MIMO technology, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology or
* Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™ dual-mode module, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology
* 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
* Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
* Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
(manufacturing option)
* UMTS/HSPA at 850/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), upgradeable to 7.2 Mb/s HSDPA and 2 Mb/s HSUPA, supporting receiver diversity and equalizing at 2100 MHz
(manufacturing option)
I/O Interface * 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
* 4x USB 2.0 ports
* HDMI™ port with HDCP support
* 1x external display (VGA) port
* 1x Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
* 1x Microphone-in jack
* Line-in jack
* 1x Modem (RJ-11) port
* 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
* 1x DC-in jack for AC adapter
Security * Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution, featuring Windows® logon, computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch, ProfileLaunch, MusicLaunch, Password Bank, MyLaunch, FingerNav
(manufacturing option)
* Slot for Kensington lock
* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Power Supply & Battery * ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
* 48.8 W (6-cell) Li-ion battery pack
* Up to 3-hour battery life
* • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off
• 3.5-hour charge-in-use
* 65W AC adapter
* Energy Star®
Keyboard & Special Controls * 103-/104-/107-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout, 1.8 mm (minimum) key travel
* Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device, supporting:
• Circular-motion scrolling
• Pinch-action zoom
• Page flip
* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, featuring Acer FingerNav 4-way control function
(manufacturing option)
* 11 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, independent standard numeric keypad, international language support
* Acer PowerSmart key
* Easy-launch keys: Acer Backup, WLAN, 3G*, volume up/down, touchpad lock
(* manufacturing option)
* Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next
* Volume meter (up/down)
Weight & Dimensions * 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches)
* 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
Quality & Reliability Tests * Temperature & humidity test
* Free drop test
* Acoustics test
* Weight and Pressure tests
* Spillage test
* Shock and Vibration tests
* Electrostatic discharge immunity test
* MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) test
* Hinge life test
* Keyboard-switch life test
Software * Acer Arcade™ Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Online Media
* Acer Backup Manager
* Acer eRecovery Manager
* Acer PowerSmart Manager
* Acer Bio-Protection
(only on models with finger printer)
* Acer Crystal Eye
(only on models with webcam)
* Acer GridVista™
* Acer Game Console
* Acer GameZone
* Acer 3G Connection Manager
(only on 3G models)
* Adobe Flash® Player
* McAfee Internet Security Suite 60-day trial version
* Google Toolbar™
* Google Desktop™
* Adobe® Reader®
* NTI Media Maker™
* Microsoft® Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial (Service Pack 1)
Options * Acer Xpress VoIP phone and Acer Video Conference Manager pack
* Memory expansion modules
* Additional battery
* Additional AC adapter
* External USB floppy disk drive
Warranty One-year International Travellers Warranty (ITW)

review

If we talk about this laptop we can find that it is really beautiful and eye catching.It offer Intel HD Graphics – a low-powered integrated graphics solution with enough performance to play back high-definition movies.Style-wise, the Acer Aspire 5740 is the more attractive machine.Along with the Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, featuring Acer FingerNav 4-way control function which is a manufacturing option.
It comes in the Acer Gemstone Blue design theme which includes a glossy blue finish to the lid and textured grey plastics for the palm rests. Though its battery is just you can say ok but i am impressed by its sound which includes two stereo speakers.
this gadget look cool.It is perfect desktop replacement for performance enthusiast at affordable price but lacks in terms of looks and battery life.

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Dell Latitude 2100 Laptop With Linux

| cheap computers - refurbished computers - computer stores | February 7, 2010

Dell Latitude 2100 Laptop : it looks like it is best computer for teaching or education purpose it has various features which make it very usable for teaching purposes. * Durable Case and Network Activity Light, as well as optional touchscreen and keyboard with antimicrobial protection. Choice of rubberized colors, as well as optional carrying handle and personalization with custom inserts.Core fundamentals of the Latitude family, including remote systems management, long lifecycles, managed transitions, and a broad range of service and support offerings.

Price of product

$329 for Base Package With Linux and wireless
$379 Base package + Choice of Genuine Windows® XP, Vista® or Windows 7 and wireless.
$389 Productivity Package With increased memory and storage

video

Specifications

Intel® Atom™ N270 (1.60 GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
Operating Systems
Genuine Windows® 7 Starter 32-Bit
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32-Bit
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32-Bit with Downgrade Rights Service to Windows® XP Professional
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic SP1
Ubuntu Linux version 8.10
Chipset
Intel 945 GS Express Chipset
Displays
10.1″ WSVGA (1024 x 576) LED Display
10.1″ WSVGA (1024 x 576) LED Display with touchscreen
Input Options
Touchpad
Optional touchscreen
Memory
Dual Channel DDR2 Memory
Up to 1GB Integrated Memory
One Memory Slot offering up to additional 1GB (total memory up to 2GB)
Memory Bandwidth 533MHz
Hard Drives1
Solid State Drives up to 16GB
5400rpm Hard Drives up to 250GB1
Graphics2
Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Connectivity
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless LAN:
Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11g)
Dell Wireless 1510 (802.11a/g/n 2×2)
Intel WiFi Link 5100 [802.11a/g/n (1x2)]

Bluetooth:3
Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth 2.1
Security Options
Dual Kensington Lock Slots
External Media
Optional 8X DVD±RW/±R External USB 2.0 Rewritable Drive
Collaboration
2 speakers, digital microphone, optional VGA camera
Expandability
3-in-1 card reader
Chassis
Weight & Dimensions:
Starting weight with 3-cell battery 2.91 lbs/1.32 kg4
Width: 10.43″/265mm
Depth: 7.36″/187mm
Height: 0.89 – 1.57″/22.5-39.9mm

Ports:
USB 2.0 (x3), VGA, headphone/speaker out, mic
Power
Power / Battery:
3-cell or 6-cell “Smart” Lithium-Ion Primary battery featuring Express Charge™
65W AC Adapter featuring cord wrapping
Color Choices
Available
Key Accessories
Carrying Handle, Shoulder Strap, Keyboard with antimicrobial protection (US only), Dell Mobile Computing Station (US only)

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