Lenovo G570 latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices

 Lenovo G570 latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices:

The G570's outer build does not differ that much from its prior model, the G560. The G570 has a simplistic design, glossy plastics on the display lid with molded plastics throughout, and brushed aluminum across the entire top of the chassis around the keyboard. With the Li-ion battery, this unit weighs in at just under 6 pounds and measures in at about 1.5" thick, making it doable for light travel.

There is minimal flex when pushing down on the palmrests, but due to the brushed aluminum it is not significant; the aluminum also helps to keep this area where your palms and hands will rest stay cool even when the notebook is under exertion. The notebook is not, however, as durable as it could be thanks to the plastic build. The bottom plastic panels will hold up fine on your desk if you aren't a frequent traveler.The chassis itself is solid; when a lot tension is applied to the keyboard there is only minimal flex.

 Lenovo G570 latest Notebook Specs:
15.6-inch 720p (1366x768) HD glare with LED backlighting
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Intel Core i5-2410M dual-core processor
Intel HD Graphics 3000
4GB 1333MHz DDR3 dual-channel RAM (2x2GB)
500GB 5400rpm Western Digital hard drive (WD5000BPVT)
Atheros AR9285 802.11n wireless LAN card
DVD-multi burner
Bluetooth 2.1
6-cell Li-ion battery (10.8V, 48Wh)
1-year limited warranty
Weight: 5.73 lbs
Dimensions: 14.8” (L) x 9.8” (W) x 0.7~1.4” (H)
MSRP: $899

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Toshiba Qosmio X775 latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices:

Toshiba Qosmio X775 latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices:

The processor and graphics listed above are enthusiast-level specifications; this notebook is clearly designed for gaming and high-end multimedia use. The 500GB hard drives are relatively small considering 640GB, 750GB, and 1TB drives are becoming mainstream. The biggest issue with these specifications is the low 1600x900 screen resolution; a multimedia notebook, especially one with a Blu-ray drive, should have 1920x1080 (1080p) native resolution.

The build quality is disappointing. The X775's plastic construction does little to differentiate it from most budget notebooks; more upscale materials are required on a notebook this expensive. The chassis has significant flex when twisted by the corners, meaning this notebook needs a stronger internal frame. The lid is flimsy and can be twisted with almost no effort; ripples appear on the screen when pressed from behind, indicating the display panel itself has little protection.Overall the gaudy design is tough to like and the build quality is substandard compared to other multimedia and gaming laptops in the same price range.

Toshiba Qosmio X775 latest Notebook Specs:

17.3-inch glossy 900p display (1600x900 resolution)

Intel Core i7-2630QM quad-core processor (2.0GHz, up to 2.9GHz Turbo Boost, 6MB cache, 45W TDP)

Intel HM65 chipset

Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M graphics card w/ 1GB GDDR5 dedicated video memory

Graphics automatically switchable to integrated Intel graphics (Nvidia Optimus)

6GB DDR3-1333 RAM (1x 4GB + 1x 2GB; supports up to 8GB - 2x 4GB)

Dual 500GB 7200RPM Seagate hard drives (ST9500423AS)

Atheros AR9002WB-1NG wireless network adapter

No internal Bluetooth

Integrated webcam

Tray-load Blu-ray ROM/DVD burner (MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ141EL)

1-year limited warranty

8-cell Li-ion battery (47Wh)

Weight: 6.6 lbs.

Dimensions: 16.3 x 10.8 x 1.1~2.4 inches

Price: $1,499.99

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Lenovo ThinkPad X220 latest laptop Reviews, Specs, Prices:

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 latest laptop Reviews, Specs, Prices:

Lenovo's newest 12-inch business notebook, the ThinkPad X220, offers the latest Intel Sandy Bridge processors, a high-quality IPS display, and battery life that is so incredible you've got to see it to believe it. Keep reading to find out more about what is sure to be a very popular business laptop.Lenovo recently announced their latest ThinkPad line of business notebooks, but they had one more surprise in store: the ThinkPad X220. If you've never heard of the "ThinkPad" brand name then I'm glad you finally left that cave you've been living in since the mid 1990s. ThinkPads have long been regarded as some of the best business laptops thanks to a trusted combination of cutting-edge performance, solid build quality, excellent keyboards, precision TrackPoints.

ThinkPad X220 has only a few minor changes from the X201. The location of several ports has been shuffled around, but you've still got the same tried and true boxy design combined with durable magnesium alloy and plastic construction covered in matte black rubberized paint. Lenovo continues to provide essentially a full-size keyboard on a 12-inch ultraportable notebook, but that larger keyboard comes at the expense of space for the palm rests. Although typing is very comfortable on the X220, your wrists don't have abundant space with your fingers in the traditional typing position.Regardless of the compact design, the X220 continues Lenovo's trend of "business rugged" laptops. This ThinkPad is Milspec tested (physical shock, thermal shock, altitude, dust, vibration, humidity, heat and cold) for proven durability. Translation: mobile professionals don't need to treat this laptop with kid gloves. Toss the X220 in your car or let the flight attendant jam it into an overhead compartment. The X220 will take the beating and keep working.

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 latest laptop Specs:
Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)
12.5-inch Premium HD (1366 x 768) LED Backlit Display (IPS)
Intel Integrated HD Graphics
4GB DDR3 (1333MHz)
320GB Hitachi Travelstar hard drive (Z7K320)
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (Taylor Peak) 2x2 AGN wireless card
Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet
720p High Definition webcam
Fingerprint reader
6-cell battery (63Wh) and optional slice battery (65Wh)
Dimensions: 12 (L) x 8.2 (W) x 0.5-1.5 (H) inches with 6-cell battery
Weight:
3.5 pounds with 6-cell battery
4.875 pounds with 6-cell battery and optional external battery slice
Price as configured: $1,299.

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HP EliteBook 8560p latest Notebook Reviews, specs,Prices:

HP EliteBook 8560p latest Notebook Reviews, specs:

The HP EliteBook 8560p is the latest generation of 15-inch premium business notebooks from Hewlett-Packard. This aluminum-clad workhorse is designed to serve as a mobile desktop replacement for business professionals who need cutting-edge technology wrapped inside a durable shell.

HP EliteBooks have distinguished themselves in the business world thanks to an exterior design featuring brushed-metal cladding and an interior chassis made of durable magnesium alloy. In short, the EliteBooks look cool and are built tough. The latest generation of HP EliteBooks takes that heritage a few steps further with what HP calls its "FORGE" design philosophy. FORGE is actually an acronym for the words, "Form, Optimization, Richness, Green and Enduring." If you want to overlook that marketing fluff for a moment, what HP is trying to say is that these notebooks are stylish, offer excellent performance, deliver a premium feel, provide efficient power management for long battery life, and are very well built to survive the rigors of business use.The bottom of the 8560p is quite strong (no flex or creaks under pressure) and features a single massive access panel for making upgrades or replacing components.

HP EliteBook 8560p Notebook Specs:

Windows 7 Professional 64-bit

Intel Core i7-2620M (2.70GHz, 4MB L3 cache)

4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM

500GB 7200 rpm SATA II Hard Drive

DVD+/-RW SuperMulti drive with LightScribe

15.6-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD+ WVA anti-glare (1600 x 900)

AMD Radeon HD 6470M with 1 GB dedicated DDR3 video memory

720p HD webcam

10/100/1000 Ethernet

Intel Centrino 802.11a/b/g/n wireless

Bluetooth 2.1+EDR

90W Smart AC adapter with HP Fast Charge

6-cell (62 WHr) Li-Ion battery

Weight: 6.05 lb

Dimensions (w x d x h): 14.72 x 9.86 x 1.34 inches

MSRP: $1,499.00

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 latest Notebook Reviews,Specs,prices

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 latest Notebook Reviews,specs:

The ThinkPad X1 features a unique port layout as a result of the thin side profile which is just 16.5mm. You'll see a headset jack and USB port on one side of the X1, a media card slot on the other, and the rear of the laptop is packed with more ports than you'll find on any other ultra-thin notebook. All the port descriptions below are listed from left to right.

In terms of build quality and durability, the new X1 offers many of the same hallmarks of previous generation ThinkPads. You get a well-made chassis with roll cage protection that passes 8 separate MIL spec tests (humidity, low temperature, high temperature, extreme temperatures, sand, altitude, vibration and mechanical shock). You also get a spill-resistant keyboard with drain holes and that traditional matte-black rubberized paint finish that resists scratches and fingerprint smudges.Lenovo took a lot of time developing the X1 before bringing this notebook to market. As previously mentioned, the last 13-inch ThinkPad was the X301, and while that particular notebook wasn't wildly popular for Lenovo, business customers have been asking for a 13-inch business laptop with a thin and light design that still delivers serious performance and is loaded with more ports than a 13-inch MacBook Air.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Notebook Specs:

Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)
13.3-inch HD (1366 x 768) LED Backlit Display with Corning Gorilla Glass
Intel Integrated HD 3000 Graphics
4GB DDR3 (1333MHz)
320GB Hitachi Travelstar hard drive (Z7K320)
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (Taylor Peak) 2x2 AGN wireless card
Bluetooth
720p High Definition webcam
Fingerprint reader
Integrated 6-cell battery (38.92Wh) and optional slice battery (36Wh)
Warranty: 3-year
Dimensions: 13.26 (L) x 9.1 (W) x 0.65-0.84 (H) inches
Weight: 3.75 lbs.
Price as configured: $1,399.00

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Dell Inspiron 15R (N5110) latest Reviews, specs, prices

Dell Inspiron 15R (N5110) latest Reviews, specs, prices:

The Dell Inspiron 15R N5110 features a number of design changes compared to last year's Inspiron 15R. The overall look is essentially unchanged with a clean and sleek exterior, but at its core the 15R remains a budget laptop with a mostly plastic construction. The new 15R uses a hinge-forward LCD lid design that Dell first used in the premium Adamo series. I'm sure Dell designers will say it's a way of reducing the size of the screen bezel with a 16:9 ratio widescreen display. However, as far as most people are concerned, it just means the back of the notebook sticks out more behind the screen.

Build quality is generally pretty strong for a mostly plastic notebook, but you'll notice some minor flexing in the plastics if you firmly squeeze the notebook in your hands or press hard on the keyboard while typing. The main chassis, while reasonably strong, has a "hollow" feeling which makes you think there is some unused space inside this black box. Speaking of black, that's the standard color for the Inspiron 15R.When it comes to budget 15-inch laptops, Dell has a history of packing their notebooks with enough inputs and outputs to keep any tech enthusiast happy. The new N5110 is no exception. This Inspiron 15R features two USB 2.0 ports (one of which is an eSATA/USB combo port), two "Super Speed" USB 3.0 ports, HDMI and VGA-out, audio jacks, and Ethernet. It also featured a SDHC-card reader and a CD/DVD optical drive.

Dell Inspiron 15R (N5110) specs:
Intel Core i5-2410M processor (2.3GHz, 3MB cache, 2.9GHz Turbo Boost)
15.6-inch 1366x768 display with LED backlighting
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
6GB DDR3 memory (1333MHz)
500GB 5400rpm HDD
Intel HD integrated graphics
8X Tray Load CD/DVD Burner
10/100 Ethernet, 802.11n wireless, and Bluetooth
6-cell Li-ion 48WHr battery and 9-cell 90WHr battery
Dimensions: 14.7 x 9.6 x 1.2 inches
Weight: 5.84lbs

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Acer Aspire One D250 latest Reviews, specs, prices

Acer Aspire One D250 latest Reviews, specs, prices:

The Acer Aspire One D250-1165 is a low-cost version of the new D250 series netbooks and features a smaller battery and no Bluetooth in order to drop the retail price below $300. One very interesting item of note is that the D250 is actually slightly thinner than the original Acer Aspire One 150 series which used a smaller 8.9-inch screen. Like the original Aspire One, the D250 uses glossy plastics on the top of the screen cover as well as around the entire LCD. At times the reflective boarder does get on your nerves if you are in a brightly lit room with many sources of glare.One nice design feature in the D250 is easy access for upgrades. Compared to the original Acer Aspire One, the D250 is extremely easy to upgrade. Flip the netbook over and you'll find three access panels for the hard drive, RAM, and the mini-PCIe card slot. The mini-PCIe card slot is obviously open for built-in broadband wireless access, so you should be able to buy this netbook directly from wireless carriers depending on the carriers and data plans in your area.

The glossy screen looks identical to what we're seeing in most netbooks: the glossy screen offers good color and contrast, but glare and reflections indoors under strong lights or outdoors under direct sunlight can be a problem. Again, although the 1024x600 resolution is pretty standard for a netbook these days, I'd much rather see a 1366x768 screen in the next Aspire one.

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