ASUS Zenbook UX21E DH71 Thin Light Ultrabook

ASUS Zenbook UX21E-DH71 11.6-Inch Thin and Light Ultrabook (Silver Aluminum)







Brand ASUS

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Product Features
* 11.6" (1366x768) HD LED / Intel Core i7-2677M Dual Core (1.8GHz) / .67" Thin and Only 2.42lbs Light
* 4GB DDR3 RAM / 128GB SSD / Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit) / 802.11BGN
* 0.3M Pixel / Bluetooth 4.0 / 1 USB 3.0 Port / 1 USB 2.0 Port / Micro HDMI Port
* 1YR Global Warranty / 1YR Accidental Damage Protection / 30-Day Zero Bright Dot / 24-7 Tech Support

Product Description
Specifications
# Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
# Display: 11.6-inch HD display (1366 x 768)
# CPU: 2nd Generation Intel Core i7-2677M Processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.9Ghz)
# Graphics: Intel UMA
# Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz)
# Bluetooth: BT 4.0
# Memory: 4GB DDR3
# Storage: 128GB Solid State Drive
# Camera: 0.3 megapixel
# Speakers: Stereo Speakers powered by Bang & Olufsen ICEPower®
# Microphone: Microphone
# Input / Output:1 x Mic-in/ Headphone-out, 1 x mini VGA port for external monitor, 1x micro HDMI, , 1x USB 2.0 ports, 1x USB 3.0 1x micro HDMI
# Battery: 6 cell
# Dimensions: 11.77 x 7.72 x 0.12 ~ 0.67 -inches (W x D x H)
# Weight: 2.43lbs (with 6 cell battery)
# Color: Silver

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 7.7 x 0.7 inches ; 2.4 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 6 pounds

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Reviews


- THUMBS UP FOR BOTH MACBOOK AIR AND ZENBOOK

(1) COMPUTING PERFORMANCE - First of all, in terms of the primary computing performance, including the CPU and memory performance, they're very similar, and both are very good. Asus' own tests say that the Zenbook is faster, but I don't feel much of it. This is, however, mainly because both are so fast. Comparing the speed of the CPU and memory of these two computers really has very little practical meaning. Only labs would be interested in doing that. Who is going to choose a computer over another because one opens up Microsoft Word in 1.5 seconds versus the other's 1.7 seconds? You see what I mean.

ZenBook does have much faster data transfer through its USB 3 port. It is easily multiple times faster than MacBook air's USB 2. But unless you routinely transfer very large files, I'm not sure if this is so important. Also, MacBook Air has a thunderbolt port which I've not tested in comparison with the ZenBook.

ZenBook also uses a much faster SSD (nearly twice as fast as that of the MacBook Air), but for some reason, I did not notice a very big difference in actual performance. Again, it's probably because both are already superfast for daily tasks. Gamers may tell a different story, but why do you buy an ultracompact laptop like these if you are a gamer?

(2) DESIGN AND BUILD QUALITY - Both computers are extremely well-designed and well built. To me, the ZenBook is almost a bit too pretty (a bit too showy and trendy to my taste). This is usually a problem I have with Mac products, but now, you've got a Windows product that beats that. I wish they would make a ZenBook in all black, and with a more plain business looking (but keep the feel of the high-quality and compactness). Had Lenovo made a similar machine maintaining the basic black square-edged ThinkPad style with the same compactness and thermal performance (see below), I would nearly certainly buy the ThinkPad instead. But there's nothing even in the radar screen on the ThinkPad side, so I caved in.

(3) BATTERY LIFE - The smaller ZenBook (UX21) uses a 35W battery and has 5+ hrs of battery life, comparable to that of MacBook Air. I did not do a strict test. But both are very good. The key is that both laptops would run through a whole day, even a busy day. That's what matters. Once a laptop reaches an all-day battery life, further extension of the battery life really no longer matters that much, unless of course it then reaches much longer to become days or even a week. You will be doing an overnight charging anyway. It's the mid-day recharging that brings trouble.

pros:
-very sleek looking & feeling
-sandforce ssd
-i7
-adapters, case, etc. included!
-high resolution screen
-price point, build quality
-power cable has led to indicate charging/done

cons:
-very annoying keyboard - takes a lot of getting used to - often does not register my keystrokes
-very annoying touchpad - too sensitive - requires some tweaking. installed the updated driver hopefully that will help
-no thunderbolt
-mediocre battery life - reports 3-4 hours. my dell 15z gets 6-7
-speakers are only so-so loud. nothing to go crazy about
-impossible (well, very difficult) to open with one hand.
-integrated graphics / no nvidia optimus
-could use an sd/microsd slot :(
-standard power port... apple totally wins on this one.

Samsung Series 5 Chromebook

Samsung Series 5 Wi-Fi Chromebook (Titan Silver)







Brand Samsung

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Product Features
* Processor: 1.66 GHz Intel Atom dual-core N570 processor
* Storage: 16 GB solid-state drive (SSD)
* Communications: Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
* Ports: Two USB 2.0, 4-in-1 memory card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC)
* Audio: Built-in stereo speakers, combo headphone/microphone jack

Product Description
Key Specifications

* Processor: 1.66 GHz Intel Atom dual-core N570 processor
* Storage: 16 GB solid-state drive (SSD)
* System Memory: 2 GB
* Communications: Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
* Ports: Two USB 2.0, 4-in-1 memory card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC)
* Video out: VGA (via included dongle)
* Audio: Built-in stereo speakers, combo headphone/microphone jack
* Battery: 6-cell battery for up to 8.5 hours of use
* Webcam: 1-megapixel


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches ; 3.3 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds

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I have been using it for a few days now, and I also own a very powerful windows laptop and a Galaxy tab tablet.

Hardware
- No "Home", "delete" and "End" keys
- the Keyboard is awesome, much better than my $2400 Dell laptop.
- It is as light and looks very cool
- touchpad is very tough to get used to but very usable.
- Screen is very nice but not wide-angle screen though
Overall, the hardware is very solid.

Software
- no surprise here, a chrome browser with some extra such as Terminal, file manager, etc
- Boot up time is super fast.. it takes me less than 2 seconds, verus 30 seconds of my windows 7 laptop.
- cannot do much with the current web apps from web store.
- Play angry bird is nice but not as good as my galaxy tab tablet (touchscreen)

The hardware is great. The trackpad is great. The keyboard is fantastic. The size of the laptop is perfect. The battery life is beautiful. Ambient light sensor? Awesome. Webcam? HD and awesome.

Look, it's a simple notebook. Go read more about it before you buy it. See what others say. It's a great device for school. I can't imagine anything else doing what the Chromebook does in my college classes. I can leave it on (with the screen on) for all day in class and look up stuff and type notes in Springpad/Google Docs all while being on Google+ talking to friends and monitoring my text messages from Google Voice in the browser via the extension.

I was instantly able to type at full speed on it. I'd also like to add that the island keys are pretty sweet. I read A LOT of reviews that complained about the track pad. Some of these were based on an earlier prototype Google used to develop the chromebooks. Others were specifically for this product. I, personally, like the track pad. It took me about 10 minutes to get used to it. What makes it different is it's lack of buttons and clickable surface. You actually press down on the pad and can feel it 'click'. You have to use a couple of fingers to scroll and drag items, but after minimal practice I thought it became pretty natural.

ASUS A53E EH91 Versatile Entertainment Laptop

ASUS A53E-EH91 15.6-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Black)







Brand ASUS

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Product Features
* 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium B950
* 4 GB DIMM
* 320 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
* 15.6-Inch Screen, Intel GMA HD
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Product Description
Key Features

* Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core B950 Processor with Intel GMA HD Graphics for better multi-tasking and rich, smooth, built-in visuals (Learn more)
* ASUS Power4Gear optimizes system performance for increased performance and longer mobility (Learn more)
* IceCool Technology makes use of superior component engineering combined with the aluminum surface to keep the palm rest and typing surfaces cool (Learn more)
* ASUS Palm-Proof Technology prevents accidental input by intelligently distinguishing between palm and finger contact (Learn more)
* SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for quicker device charging and up to 10x faster transfers than USB 2.01 (Learn more)
* Altec Lansing speakers enhanced with SRS Premium Sound produce crisp, clear audio reproduction


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 15.1 x 10.1 x 1.4 inches ; 5.7 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 8.7 pounds

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Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 2.1 GHz
* Memory Slots: 2

Hard Drive

* Size: 320 GB
* Speed: 5400 rpm

Sound

* Speakers: Altec Lansing HD

Ports and Connectivity

* USB 2.0 Ports: 2
* VGA Video Out Ports: 1

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 15.12 inches, 10.12 inches, 1.4 inches
* Weight: 5.72 pounds

Wireless

* Wireless Type: 802.11bgn

Thinkpad X220 Laptop Lenovo

Thinkpad X220 Laptop Lenovo, i7-2620M 2.7GHz, IPS, 12.5" Premium HD LED backlit Display, 4Gb DDR3, FingerReader, Bluetooth, 320Gb 7200rpm, 9cell, 720p webcam, windows 7 home premium 64 English







Brand Lenovo

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Product Features
* Intel Core i7-2620M Processor (2.7GHz, 4MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
* 12.5" Premium HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna
* 4 GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (1 DIMM), 320Gb hdd 7200rpm
* Fingerprint Reader, Bluetooth, 720p webcam
* ThinkPad Battery 29++ (9 cell), ThinkPad b/g/n

Product Description
Processor1 Intel Core i7-2620M Processor (2.7GHz, 4MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) USB 3.0 Operating system12 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Operating system language Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 English Display type 12.5" Premium HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna Total memory8 4 GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (1 DIMM) Keyboard Keyboard US English Fingerprint reader Fingerprint Reader Camera 720p HD Camera Hard drive4 320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm Micro Hard Drive No Micro Solid State Drive Battery60 ThinkPad Battery 29++ (9 cell) Power cord Country Pack North America with Line cord & 65W AC adapter Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0 Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters10 ThinkPad b/g/n Integrated mobile broadband65 Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable Language pack Language Pack US English

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.1 x 1.2 inches ; 3 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 7 pounds

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I purchased the X220 from the Lenovo website in May 2011 when it first became available. There were some 20% - 30% deals back then but I think the price is always hovering around $1000 no matter what website you buy it from.

The model I got is very close to the model on this page - i7 processor, IPS display, bluetooth, 4GB DDR3 RAM and slightly smaller hard drive. I'm not sure if it's mentioned here, but I also upgraded the wifi card from the basic Lenovo one to one of the Intel cards.

My previous laptop was the 5 year old IBM x41, so maybe this review is a little biased for Lenovo Thinkpads. I enjoyed using the x41, but it was becoming too slow loading up web pages, the hard drive was too small (30GB) and it ran out of batteries too fast. I was actually looking to upgrade in 2009 but I didn't find a laptop meeting my requirements. I knew I wanted a dual-core processor and SSD drive. Eventually the list grew to USB 3.0 and DDR3. When Intel announced the next gen of dual-core processor (i3, etc.) and I saw what everyone was saying about it, I decided to wait for that to come out. My recent acquisition was the X220 Laptop. So far so good, no complaints whatsoever. I like its size, the speed and the fingerprint reader. While it took me a while to learn how to use windows 7 (previously I used XP) I am pretty much at home now with the laptop. The one drawback is that it doesn't have a CD/DVD reader, which is a minor annoyance but there are ways to get around that. Maybe in one year's time I will come back and give more view on this.

Apple MacBook Pro MD313LL Laptop NEWEST VERSION

Apple MacBook Pro MD313LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (NEWEST VERSION)







Brand Apple

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Product Features
Capacity: 500 GB

* 2.4 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 Processor
* 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
* 500 GB Hard Drive, 8x DVD/CD SuperDrive
* 13.3-Inch LED-backlit Display, 1280-by-800 Resolution, Intel HD Graphics 3000
* Mac OS X v10.7 Lion, 7 Hour Battery Life

Product Description
Key Specifications

* 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with edge-to-edge, uninterrupted glass (1280 x 800-pixel resolution).
* 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with 3 MB shared L3 cache for excellent multitasking.
* Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory.
* 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
* 4 GB installed RAM (1333 MHz DDR3; supports up to 8 GB)
* 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
* Built-in FaceTime HD camera for video chatting
* Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
* Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000)
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones
* Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port
* SDXC card slot
* Thunderbolt port with native Mini DisplayPort output plus support for DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI (requires adapters, sold separately)
* Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control with support for inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
* Full-size backlit keyboard
* Stereo speakers with subwoofers
* Dimensions: 12.78 x 8.94 x 0.95 inches (WxDxH)
* Weight: 4.5 pounds
* Up to 7 hours of battery life
* Meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements
* Rated EPEAT Gold


Product Details
# Item Weight: 10 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 7.9 pounds

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I bought mine from Apple Store the day it was released as Amazon didn't have it yet.

Processor - When compared to my 3 week old Early 2011 edition there I barely experience any difference in performance (2.3 GHz v/s 2.4 GHz).

Hard disk - The new editions gives you more hard disk space (500GB instead of 320GB) but time has taught me never to trust an internal hard disk. I always use a backup hard disk to store important files at all times. So, the hard disk capacity really doesn't matter to me.

Issues I have encountered so far on the Late 2011 Edition (new one):

Fan noise: The fan made a constant hissing noise in the background. So, I took it back to the apple store and they narcissist genius bar staff) fixed it by resetting the fan at boot up.
(Beware, their staff could send you back making you feel that only they know what a computer is. I had the staff telling me older version did not make the fan noise cause it is a "different" computer. Yeah, of course smarty pants "fix it now")

Software - Compared to the early 2011 edition I did see inbuilt applications crashing and it prompted me to send the report to Apple (which I promptly did).I think this will happen to any new version of computer/phone released and I need to wait for the next set of updates to have all of this fixed. I will be patient for few months.

Hard disk - The new editions gives you more hard disk space (500GB instead of 320GB) but time has taught me never to trust an internal hard disk. I always use a backup hard disk to store important files at all times. So, the hard disk capacity really doesn't matter to me.

Issues I have encountered so far on the Late 2011 Edition (new one):

Fan noise: The fan made a constant hissing noise in the background. So, I took it back to the apple store and they narcissist genius bar staff) fixed it by resetting the fan at boot up.
(Beware, their staff could send you back making you feel that only they know what a computer is. I had the staff telling me older version did not make the fan noise cause it is a "different" computer. Yeah, of course smarty pants "fix it now")

Software - Compared to the early 2011 edition I did see inbuilt applications crashing and it prompted me to send the report to Apple (which I promptly did).I think this will happen to any new version of computer/phone released and I need to wait for the next set of updates to have all of this fixed. I will be patient for few months.

Overall,at this point I feel for 100 bucks more you will get a newer hardware but it is not drastically different and you will not miss anything if you want to save some money and want to stick with the Early 2011 edition.

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS1830T 68U118 Laptop

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS1830T-68U118 11.6-Inch Laptop (Black)






Brand Acer

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Product Features
* 1.46 GHz ultra-low voltage Intel Core i7-680UM dual-core processor
* 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM
* 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
* 11.6-inch LED-backlit widescreen display, Intel HD Graphics
* Windows 7 Home Premium, 8 Hour Battery Life
* Bluetooth Technology lets you transfer data between your PC and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or camera without wires
* The Intel Core i7 processor powers gaming and complex tasks such as creating and editing video, music and photos.
* The smallest member of the TimelineX Series, the 11.6" Acer Aspire AS1830T is super-light and under 1" thin
* This notebook is small on size, but big on usability with its 11.6" HD Widescreen LED-backlit display and full size keyboard.
* Windows 7 Home Premium makes the things you do every day easier and with Office Starter 2010

Product Description
Key Features

* 11.6-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio and 200-nit high brightness.
* 1.46 GHz ultra-low voltage Intel Core i7-680UM dual-core processor (with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53 GHz; 4 MB Intel Smart cache) delivers maximum processing power in response to peak demands. Intel's Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most.
* 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
* 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM
* Intel HD Graphics (with 128 MB of dedicated system memory) provides an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and excellent 3D capabilities with support for Microsoft DirectX 10 games--an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
* Multi-gesture touchpad supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip (Learn more)
* 1.3MP High Definition Webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution.
* Stereo speakers with 2nd generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement transforms the experience of movies, music, and games. Wireless-N Wi-Fi
* Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
* Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
* Bluetooth 3.0 + HS
* HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. Also includes standard analog VGA video output.
* Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD)
* Three USB 2.0 ports
* Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
* Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
* Up to 8 hours of battery life from 6-cell battery (5800 mAh)
* Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.0 x 1.1 inches (WxDxH)
* Weight: 3.1 pounds
* Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty
* Energy Star compliant


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 8 x 11.2 x 1.1 inches ; 3.1 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds

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I've found that most of the complaints others have had about such things as the keyboard and small touchpad are minor. Every computer feels different and simply takes getting accustom to. Let me address a few of these things now. I either still own or have tried 17, 15, 13 and 10 inch laptops from Dell, HP, Acer and Mac. Every one of them has their good and bad points and takes practice especially on the keyboard. Every time I switch to another computer, I have to be aware of the slightly different layout and key sizes then readjust my typing as not to hit the wrong keys too often.

I've tried a 10 inch notebook but found it just a little too small. Even this Timeline at times seems too small on the print or online. So, I just simply zoom in when need be.

As for the small touchpad, I haven't had a problem with it. Most of the time I use a wireless mouse in combination with the touchpad. It's just as I've said before, it takes practice and patience to get the hang of it.

I bought this little wonder to use in the field. I needed something small, lightweight, long battery life yet powerful. This laptop fit the bill perfectly. I also have an extremely heavy 17 inch that I actually use on my lap. This Acer Timeline has the same specs as my main laptop. So, now I am considering using this Acer as my main everyday computer.

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I'm a photojournalist who looked long and hard to find a replacement for my old 10" Sony Vaio laptop. I need a computer I can leave in the car trunk or carry in a fanny pack while shooting assignments, so it has to be tough, compact and powerful. The Acer Aspire TimelineX AS1830T-68U118 solved the problem of cramming near-desktop power into a Netbook-sized package. I've only had it for a few days, but here are my first impressions:

EXTERIOR:

1. Not as pretty as a Macbook Air, but what is? It also costs less.
2. The tough exterior has a nice texture that is easy to grip and shrugs off fingerprints. The Acer power brick weighs just seven ounces; half the size and weight of my old Vaio's.
3. The 11.6" glossy screen looks great so long as you view it "on axis." The Acer runs at 1366 by 768, 32 bit, 60 Hertz. The 128 MB dedicated video memory is a bottleneck if you are a gamer or want to do video editing. The frame contains a user-facing web cam and mike.
4. Unlike the MacBook Air, the compact TimeLineX AS1830T is loaded with three USB 2.0 ports, a HDMI port, an old-style VGA monitor socket and a built-in multi-card reader. It will take SD cards, but not CF cards.
5. There is no built-in optical drive. No PCMCIA slot.
6. People complain about the touch pad and buttons; they're right. I forgot my mouse yesterday and it was marginally less painful than smashing my forehead against the keyboard until I pass out. I'll NEVER forget to bring a mouse again!

UNDER THE HOOD:

1. The powerful i7-680UM processor is a rarity in computers this size. It easily runs high-end programs under Win 7 64 bit Home Premium with Service Pack 1.
2. It comes with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM. I bumped this up to 8 gigabytes, but honestly, I couldn't see much difference. It's just that RAM is so cheap!
3. It has WiFi, Bluetooth and Ethernet connectivity. I haven't used the Bluetooth, so can't say much about it. I test-connected to the internet with my Android cellphone using two methods: as a WiFi hotspot and using PdaNet with a USB tether. Easy--no issues.
4. This Acer contains a roomy 500 GB hard drive. Curiously, they chose a slower 5400 RPM HD, though it seems fine. I assume they opted for it to maximize battery life.

5. Which brings us to the TimelineX AS1830T remarkable battery life! I spent half the day continuously loading software, updates, rebooting, testing and interfacing my programs. Even with the WiFi on and the screen at maximum brightness, the Acer still had a few gasps of power after five hours of heavy lifting! There was a little bloatware, though not as bad as most computers.

ASUS Republic of Gamers G74SX DH72 Gaming Laptop

ASUS Republic of Gamers G74SX-DH72 Full HD 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black)







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Product Features
* Intel Core i7 2670QM Quad Core (2.2GHz)
* 16 GB DIMM
* 940 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
* 17.3-Inch Screen, Nvidia GTX 560M 3GB GDDR5
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Product Description
Product Features

* Intel Core i7 2670QM Quad Core (2.2GHz)
* 16 GB DIMM
* 940 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
* 17.3-Inch Screen, Nvidia GTX 560M 3GB GDDR5
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 2.2 GHz Intel Core Duo
* Number of Processors: 4
* RAM: 16000 MB
* RAM Type: SODIMM
* Memory Slots: 4

Hard Drive

* Size: 940 GB
* Type: Serial ATA
* Speed: 7200 rpm

Graphics and Display

* Graphics RAM: 3000 MB

Sound

* Speakers: Altec Lansing HD

Ports and Connectivity

* USB 2.0 Ports: 3
* VGA Video Out Ports: 1

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 12.8 inches, 16.5 inches, 2.4 inches
* Weight: 9.4 pounds

Wireless

* Wireless Type: 802.11bgn


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 16.5 x 2.4 inches ; 9.4 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 18.4 pounds

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The world of portable gaming has a new reigning king. The Republic of Gamers G74SX-DH72 is a performance notebook that imposes its will with the combined power of a second-generation Intel Core i7-2670QM CPU and NVIDIA GTX 560M GPU with 3GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Support for DirectX 11 ensures that you'll not only have the fastest rig in town, but also the ability to play games as they were meant to be seen for a long time.

The ROG G74SX-DH72 also boasts a 750GB hard drive plus 160GB solid state drive, 16GB DDR3 system memory, high-speed wireless N, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity, Bluetooth v3.0, HDMI connectivity, 2.0 Megapixel camera, and stereo speakers with EAX Advanced HD 5.0. Plus, its 17.3-inch LED-backlit Full HD display delivers the latest in high-definition entertainment with brilliant 1080p playback. The ROG G74SX-DH72 breaks from the herd of traditional gaming notebooks with built-in power optimization features through the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid utility. 160GB Solid State Drive (SSD) 17.3 Full HD LED Backlit Display (1920 x 1080) Integrated 2.0MP Webcam NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M Graphics with 3GB GDDR5 Video Memory Blu-ray Burner & SuperMulti DVD+-R/RW Combo Drive 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Bluetooth V3.0 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Multi-in-1 Card reader EAX Advanced HD 5.0 for premium gaming sound Ports - 1 x USB 3.0, 3 x USB 2.0, RJ-45 (LAN), Headphone-out, Microphone-in, VGA, HDMI Dimensions (WxDxH) - 16.5 x 12.8 x 2.4 inches Weight - 9.4 pounds

ASUS U46SV DH51 Thin Light Laptop

ASUS U46SV-DH51 14-Inch Thin and Light Laptop (Silver)







Brand ASUS

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Product Features
* 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-2430M, 2.4-3.0GHz, (32nm, 3MB L3 cache)8GB DDR3 1333MHz Dual Channel Memory
* nVidia GT 540M 1024MB PCI-Express GDDR3 DX11 with Optimus™ Technology
* 750 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
* 14.1" HD 16:9 "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright Glossy LED Screen (1366x768)
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Product Description
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core Duo
* Number of Processors: 2
* RAM: 8 MB
* RAM Type: SODIMM
* Memory Slots: 2

Hard Drive

* Size: 750 GB
* Type: Serial ATA
* Speed: 5400 rpm

Graphics and Display

* Graphics RAM: 1000 MB

Sound

* Speakers: Altec Lansing HD

Ports and Connectivity

* USB 2.0 Ports: 2
* VGA Video Out Ports: 1

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 10.5 inches, 14.5 inches, 1.5 inches
* Weight: 4.85 pounds

Wireless

* Wireless Type: 802.11bgn


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 14.5 x 1.5 inches ; 4.8 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 8 pounds

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Asus U46SV-DH51 14" LED Notebook - Intel Core i5 i5-2430M 2.40 GHz - Silver U46SV-DH51 Laptops & Notebooks
14" (1366x768) LED/i5-2430M Dual Core (2.4GHz)/8GB DDR3 RAM/Nvidia GT 540 1GB/750GB 5400/DL DVDRW CDRW/Windows 7 Home Premium/802.11BGN/0.3M Pixel/Bluetooth 3.0/6 Cell Battery/HDMI Port/1 USB 3.0 Port/2 USB 2.0 Ports/4-in-1 Card Reader/2YR Global Warranty/1YR Accidental Damage Protection/30-Day Zero Bright Dot/2-Way Free Shipping/24-7 Tech Support

Acer Aspire S3 951 6646 Display Aluminum Ultrabook

Acer Aspire S3-951-6646 13.3-Inch HD Display Aluminum Ultrabook






Brand Acer Aspire

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Product Features
* Introducing the Acer S3 Ultra book, the PC that will have you instantly powered on and connected to the Web in no time- and at a price you can afford!
* The ultrathin 13.3" design weighs in at just over 3lbs and is only .5" thin while packing powerful 2nd Gen Intel Core i5 processor performance. All the best new experiences in a streamlined design, changing your mobile-computing way of life!
* Acer Instant On resumes your computing session in less than 2 seconds and from deep sleep in 6 seconds, thanks to the 20GB SSD drive that stores the current PC state just as you left it.
* Acer Green Instant Connect reconnects you to the Internet within seconds(3)! The Acer Aspire S3 remembers previous Wi-Fi spots you've used so that when they are in range, it instantly connects you to the Internet.
* Low power consumption through Acer Hybrid Standby Technology enables up to 50 days of standby power and up to 6 hours of continuous usage and work confidently knowing you'll always be powered on and ready to go.

Product Description
Key Features

* 13.3" HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit Display: (1366 x 768) resolution; 16:9 aspect ratio
* 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2467M Processor 1.6GHz
* Intel® HD Graphics 3000 with 128MB of dedicated system memory
* 320GB SATA Hard Drive
* 20GB SSD Drive
* 2-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
* 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
* Bluetooth® 4.0+HS
* 1.3MP HD Webcam(1280 x 1024)
* Dolby® Home Theater® v4 audio enhancement
* Two Built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
* 2- USB 2.0 Ports
* 1- HDMI™ Portwith HDCP Support
* 3-cell Lithium polymer Battery
* Up to 6-hours battery life
* 2.98 lbs. system unit only

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 12.6 x 0.7 inches ; 3 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds

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It looks good, it's quiet and cool (I mean temperature). Before I bought this I read all the reviews available online. I completely understand the reviewers have to criticize something but for me this computer works perfectly well. For example, many people say that the keys are too short. In my opinion the keys are comfy. The screen is not the best, but it's very good. This is not a gamer computer; it's for the ones that need to carry it from one place to the other. Taking into account its size and weight, I couldn't expect more from this machine. I come from a ThinkPad that is a heavy duty. I can see this computer is not as strong as the ThinkPad, but it's on a different league if you take into account the price you pay for one of the smallest computers available. The Graphics are excellent. The procesessor is adequate. The power supply is the standard one, so you can use any standard aspire 3.42 volt adapter. The keyboard is not perfect, but better than the iconia touchscreen. The best bang for your buck if you need a second laptop or like to travel light.
Battery life is not 6 hours - more like 3.5 on power saver - which is adequate.

If you're coming in from the Desktop or casual dual core laptop that did the job, you're in for a most pleasant surprise. We all knew it was just a matter of time before the laptops of yesterday got more portable, lightweight and powerful. The Acer S3 did it with class. I got mine a few weeks ago and began to load the 320 gig hard drive with all my "stuff" from an older Gateway laptop through the on-board system transfer software. After completion I began to test some of the largest spreadsheets and power graphic projects I have been working on and they all excelled faster, clearer and with less wait time during conversions than before, and it barely put a dent in the hard drive space. It also boasts a 20 gig solid state drive.

Hewlett Packard LW437UARABA Compaq

Hewlett Packard LW437UARABA Compaq Cq57-229wm Amd Dual-core C50 2gb 250gb Dvdrw 15.6 Black






Brand Hewlett Packard, HP

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Product Features
* AMD Dual-Core C-50 processor 1.0GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Edition
* 15.6" HD BrightView LED display, 2GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory (expandable to 8GB)
* 250GB SATA hard drive, Webcam with microphone, 2-in-1 memory card reader,
* SuperMulti DVD Burner, 10/100Base-T Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
* 3 x USB 2.0 ports,1 x VGA port,1 x headphone-out,1 x microphone-in,1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port,6-cell lithium-ion battery,up to 4 h 30 min battery life


Product Details
# Item Weight: 8 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 10 pounds

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I set this computer up on a home network, and was pleasantly surprised at the ease if was to operate, once I configured the display so I could read it. Streaming video via internet was smooth. Downloaded and installed all new updates in about 15 minutes.

The keyboard is solid, easy enough to navigate. The touchpad is a little different, solid plastic, not LCD. So I did install a wireless mouse to make it easier for Mom to surf. She's having fun learning what all the new little icons stand for on Win 7 Home Premium, instead of the older XP. Still prefers the old look of Solitaire over this one.

Overall, with the included features, like the DVD/CD burner, 3 USB ports, the built-in webcam, 250 GB hard drive, built-in card reader, and wireless networking, I'm pleased with this computer. and Mom loves it, too.

very good product
very good performance
speed is very good
not that bad
battery life isnt that great so i had to lower screen brightness
gets excellent reception
very good keyboard
if your hands perspire this computer leaves markes and spots
can not stay clean

Dell Inspiron i17RN 4709DBK Laptop

Dell Inspiron i17RN-4709DBK 17.3-Inch Laptop






Brand Dell

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Product Features
* Intel Core i5-2430M Processor (Dual-Core, 2.4GHz, 3MB Cache)
* 6GB RAM, DDR3, 1333MHz, 2 DIMM (Max Memory - 2 DIMM, up to 8GB)
* 640GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive; Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000
* 17.3" High Definition+ (900p) WLED Display with TrueLife
* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Product Description
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Processor: Intel Core i5
* RAM: 6 GB

Hard Drive

* Size: 640 GB

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 4.21 inches, 17.28 inches, 19.29 inches
* Weight: 8.47 pounds


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 17.3 x 19.3 inches ; 8.5 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 10.8 pounds

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Key Specifications
Intel Core i5

17.3-inch LED-backlit display with 1600 x 900 resolution for native HD 720p viewing

2.4 GHz Intel Core i5-2430M dual-core processor (3.0 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache)

640 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)

6 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; 8 GB maximum)

Intel HD Graphics 3000 for casual and mainstream gaming (supports Microsoft DirectX 10).

8x multi-format CD/DVD drive

1-megapixel HD webcam (1280 x 720)

Built-in stereo speakers with 4 watts of power (2W x 2) and SRS Premium Sound enhancement

6-cell battery

Chiclet-style keyboard

Touchpad with integrated scrolling and gestures

Dimensions and Weight: 16.5 x 11.3 x 1.4 inches (WxDxH); 7.2 pounds

Acer AS5755-6828 Laptop

Acer AS5755-6828 15.6-Inch Laptop (Glossy Black)







Brand Acer

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Product Features
* The Acer Aspire AS5755 Notebook offers the perfect widescreen enjoyment and smooth multitasking with excellent processor performance, the latest connectivity technology and impressive graphics.
* Enjoy cinematic brilliance on the 15.6" HD CineCrystal widescreen LED-backlit Display with a true 16:9 aspect ratio
* The 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor delivers even more performance automatically when you need it and now a better visual PC experience built-in.
* Windows 7 Home Premium makes the things you do every day easier and with Office Starter 2010, experience new ways to deliver your best work! Buy Microsoft Office 2010 to activate a full-featured Office suite preloaded on this PC.
* Connect to the Internet reliably with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED and Gigabit Ethernet LAN conveniently delivering rapid connectivity from your home, at work or on-the-go.

Product Description
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Processor: Intel Core i5
* RAM: 4 GB

Hard Drive

* Size: 500 GB
* Speed: 5400 rpm

Graphics and Display

* Graphics RAM: 128 MB

Ports and Connectivity

* USB Ports: 3

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 9.9 inches, 15 inches, 1.3 inches
* Weight: 5.74 pounds

Power

* Rated Charge (normal use): 4 hours


Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 15 x 1.3 inches ; 5.7 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 8.6 pounds

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Key Features

* 15.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit Display: (1366 x 768) resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
* 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5-2430M Processor 2.40GHzwith Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.0GHz
* Windows® 7 Home Premium
* Microsoft® Office Starter 2010
* 500GB Hard Drive
* 4GB DDR3 Memory
* Intel® HD Graphics 3000
* Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
* 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
* 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet LAN
* Intel® Wireless Display*
* Built-in 1.3 Megapixel HD Webcam
* 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
* Dolby® Advanced Audio® v2 audio enhancement
* High-Definition Audio Support
* 2- USB 2.0 Ports
* 1- USB 3.0 Port
* 1- HDMI™ Port with HDCP suport
* Multi-Gesture Touchpad
* Dedicated Numeric Keypad
* Media Control Function Keys
* 6-cell Li-ion Battery up to 4.5-hours of battery-life
* 5.74 lbs.| 2.6 kg(system unit only)

Lenovo G770 10372MU Laptop

Lenovo G770 10372MU 17.3-Inch Laptop (Dark Brown)







Brand Lenovo

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Product Features
* Intel 2nd Generation Core i3 - 2310M
* 4GB DDR3 Memory
* 750GB HDD Storage
* 17.3" HD+ screen (1600x900), 16:9 widescreen, Integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics
* Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium

Product Description

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 2.1 hertz Intel Core i3
* Number of Processors: 2
* RAM: 4 GB
* RAM Type: SODIMM

Hard Drive

* Size: 750 GB
* Manufacturer: SATA
* Type: Serial ATA
* Speed: 5400 rpm

Ports and Connectivity

* USB Ports: 4

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 10.7 inches, 1.77 inches, 16.4 inches
* Weight: 6.61 pounds

Power

* Rated Charge (normal use): 3 hours

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 1.8 x 16.4 inches ; 6.6 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 8.5 pounds

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The G770 has done everything that was asked of it. It has a great display, good keyboard, flawless networking, fast processor with the kind of boot speed enhancing software now standard for advanced processors. No problem with the large 750 gb drive that came with it. The configured 4GB of memory performed quite adequately for Windows Home Premium and short of using it for a server or massive video editing should be adequate for what most humans do with a computer. Have thought of upgrading to Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit, but other than Remote Desk into it cannot see why to take the time.

I am mildly concerned about the plastic hinges that couple the cover to the body. But this is not meant for heavy duty travel, but you want a Thinkpad class machine for that. As a desktop replacement it does appear to have Lenovo's touch for quality manufacturing. Also, it has some but not excessive extraneous software. I personally consider Lenovo's own version of file sharing software to be dubious, or any manufacturer's version of the same, and simply don't use it.

The laptop weighed much less than I thought it would. Only slightly more than my smaller Toshiba.
The screen is large, sharp and bright.
The aluminum bronzy brown finish is very cool
Speaking of cool, this laptop runs extremely COOL & QUIET. I often finding myself checking that its still on. If you work mainly with your laptop in your lap, you'll love how cool this laptop stays.
The Core i5 performs superb. Fast and capable of several large programs simultaneously without trouble.
The HDMI connection has already come in handy.
The keyboard has excellent response and finish.

Sony VAIO EG2 Series VPCEG23FX Laptop

Sony VAIO EG2 Series VPCEG23FX/B 14-Inch Laptop (Charcoal Black)







Brand Sony

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Product Description
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 1.3 GHz Intel Core i3
* Number of Processors: 1
* RAM: 4 GB
* RAM Type: SODIMM

Hard Drive

* Size: 640 GB
* Type: Serial ATA
* Speed: 5400 rpm

Ports and Connectivity

* USB Ports: 4

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 13.62 inches, 9.4 inches, 1.14 inches
* Weight: 5.08 pounds

Power

* Rated Charge (normal use): 8.75 hours


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* Box Contents - Sony VPCEG23FX/B Notebook, Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (up to 8 hours & 45 minutes), AC power adapter, Power Cord; Pre-installed Software - Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-Bit, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Norton Internet Security 2012 30-Day Trial Offer, 1-Year Limited Warranty
* Intel Core i3-2330M 2.20GHz Processor
* 3MB Smart Cache
* 4GB DDR3-1333MHz RAM (8GB max.)
* 640GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive