Toshiba Satellite L745D latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices

Toshiba Satellite L745D latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices:

The new Satellite L745D features an adequate selection of ports. You get three USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet and amemory card slot in addition to the DVD drive. There is no ExpressCard slot for adding new ports and Toshiba neglected to include either USB 3.0.The screen lid and the top panel that surrounds the keyboard are both made of thin glossy plastics with a brown "dot matrix" pattern. I'm sure the glossy plastics look good on display in stores but the all-gloss surface is prone of picking up smudges from fingerprints as well as any other specks of dirt that come into contact with the laptop.The only parts of this laptop that feel particularly durable are the screen hinges on this model which are reasonably tight and hold the screen in position when you move the laptop from one location to another.

Toshiba Satellite L745D latest Notebook Specs:
14.0-inch 720p (1366x768) display with LED backlighting
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
AMD E-350 with AMD Radeon HD 6310 Graphics (dual-core CPU at 1.6 GHz and dual DX-11 SIMDs at 500 MHz)
4GB DDR3 RAM (1066MHz)
500GB 5400RPM hard drive (Seagate Momentus)
802.11b/g/n wireless
DVD SuperMulti (+/- Double Layer)
Warranty: 1-Yr Standard Limited Warranty (1-Yr on Battery)
6-cell Li-ion battery (48Wh) and 45W power adapter
Weight: 5.09 lbs
Dimensions: 13.3 x 9.1 x 1.3-1.5 inches
MSRP: $499.99

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Gateway ID47H07u latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices

Gateway ID47H07u latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices:

The fairly large 3.9 x 2.3-inch Synaptics ClickPad has a slick, glossy surface with a unique blue color. Navigating thedesktop wasn't difficult, but the touchpad picks up fingerprints easily and creates a little more friction that we'd prefer. Multitouch gestures such as pinch-to-zoom worked, but weren't as smooth as we would like. Those who use the touchpad with two fingers will experience some jerkiness. You can also scroll with two fingers and use a four-finger swipe down to show the desktop at any time.

The Gateway ID47H07u's 14.1-inch, 1366 x 768 glossy screen provided sharp, rich images. When we tried watching both a 1080p QuickTime trailer for Immortals and a 1080p YouTube trailer for Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, images were crisp and motion was smooth, but colors inverted at even 45 degree angles. Dark areas also showed a high amount of backlight bleed.The stereo speakers, located on the bottom of the Gateway ID47H07u, provided accurate audio that was loud enough to fill a room. When we streamed it from Pandora, Maroon 5's "Wake Up Call" was rich and clear without any distortion. We could really hear the twang of Eric Clapton's guitar strums in "Lay Down Sally," and there was nice separation of instruments,
too. The Dolby Home Theater v.4 software makes a huge difference, as all songs were flat when we toggled the application off.The Gateway ID47H07u has a generous selection of ports, including one USB 3.0 connector that allows you to connect high-speed external hard drives and docking stations. The right side of the laptop houses an Ethernet port, a Kensington Lock slot, and that speedy USB 3.0 port. A VGA port, HDMI, audio in/out, and two more USB ports line the left side. The front lip sports a 5-in-1 card reader.

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Acer Aspire 5735Z latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices

Acer Aspire 5735Z latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices:

The Aspire 5735Z has one of the new 16:9 aspect ratio displays; most notebooks have 16:10 displays, so 16:9 screens are wider than usual. The 5735Z’s panel measures 15.6” diagonally and has a 1366x768 pixels resolution (a typical 16:10 display is 15.4” diagonally and has a 1280x800 resolution). It takes some time to get used to the extra-wide 16:9 display.Only 768 pixels of vertical space mean a lot of scrolling, but it is difficult to throw up any flags here given the price point of this notebook. The extra wide resolution means working with two windows side-by-side is doable.

The 5735Z has a no-frills plastic construction and a relatively simple design. It feels surprisingly solid in the hand, and despite the all-plastic construction, generally does not flex. The 5735Z has a sound internal frame since the chassis is stiff resists flexing. The palmrests are inflexible, as are the surfaces surrounding the keyboard. The bottom of the notebook is made of thicker plastic than I expected and also does not flex. There are no squeaks or creaks while handling the notebook.

Acer Aspire 5735Z latest Notebook Specs:

15.6” WXGA glossy display (16:9 aspect ratio, 1366x768 resolution, model AUO10EC)
Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit
Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3200 processor (2.0GHz/1MB L2/667MHz FSB)
2GB DDR2-667 RAM
160GB 5400RPM hard drive (Western Digital WD1600BEVT)
Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics
Intel GL40 chipset
Atheros AR5B91 802.11 Draft-N wireless
DVD Super-Multi drive
Full-size keyboard w/ number pad
Weight: 5.9 lbs
Dimensions: 15.1” (W) x 9.9” (D) x 1.5” (H)
Six-cell battery (11.1V, 46Wh/4600mAh)

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Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices

Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices:

Lenovo's IdeaPad family is intended for style-conscious users, compared with the quietly professional-looking, all-black business-oriented ThinkPad family. The unit feels reassuringly solid, without being too heavy even with the small lightweight AC adapter and its cords, you can carry this around all day without any strain or inconvenience. And the chassis feels solid; when I carefully twisted the edges, it didn't seem to bend.
The IdeaPad U260 has a magnesium-alloy shell, with "metallic brushed" and "textured patterns etched into the cover," according to Lenovo. Translation, it feels smooth but not slippery. The U260 comes in either Clementine Orange or Mocha Brown color, has rounded corners, and the top is blank except for a
 small silver Lenovo logo. The inside is black except for keyboard markings and the light-up indicators. Speakers are at the top just inside the hinges nearly invisible if you don't look carefully for the grill areas.

The U260 has two USB 2.0 ports (one on each side), Ethernet, Ethernet, HDMI and VGA, audio, and a security lock slot. There's a physical Wi-Fi on/off slide switch, and a light-up indicator above the keyboard. The power button is just above the keyboard, on the middle of the left side, and lights up clearly to
confirm that power is on. There are no slots for SD cards or other media and the ports are all on the sides; the front and back are solid. Cooling vents are on the bottom towards the back.The U260 also has an integrated 0.3MP camera, at the center top, which, among other things, can be used for VeriFace
facial-recognition login, using your face instead of a keyboarded password. (Caution: VeriFace apparently can be fooled by a picture, like one displayed on
 a phone.

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Sony VAIO EA latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices

Sony VAIO EA latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices:

The Sony VAIO EA has a screen lid, palm rests and touchpad plastics are made with overlapping layers of clear acrylic with different patterns on different layers. The end result is a multi-layer design that looks a bit like the scrolling pixel code in The Matrix movies. Don't let that description prevent you from considering this laptop; the effect is pretty subtle since the layered patterns are done using the same color as the rest of the laptop. Most people won't even notice the design on the lid or palm rests unless they are within a few feet of your laptop.Sony engineers were kind enough to include two access panels on the bottom of the chassis that allow you to replace the RAM or the hard drive with whateveryou want. Since our review unit came with 4GB of system memory and a 500GB hard drive it's unlikely that most consumers will upgrade either, but if you decide to purchase a high-performance solid state drive (SSD) then it's good to know that you can easily put it inside the VAIO EA.Port selection on the VAIO EA is excellent. The system has three USB 2.0 ports, one additional eSATA/USB combo port, a headphone and headset jack, VGAoutput,  HDMI output,
Ethernet, and both SDHC card and Memory Stick slots. USB 3.0 would have been handy given the increase in compatible accessories these days, but since the VAIO EA also includes an ExpressCard slot you can add a USB 3.0 adapter.

Sony VAIO EA latest Notebook  Specs:

Intel Core i3 370M (2.4GHz, 3MB L3 cache)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
14-inch LED-backlit display (1366x768)
Intel GMA HD integrated graphics
4GB DDR3 (1066MHz) system memory
500GB hard drive (5400rpm)
CD/DVD player/burner
Bluetooth (2.1 + EDR)
Ethernet: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Wi-Fi: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 (802.11/b/g/n)
Intel Wi-Di (wireless display transmitter)
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (5000mAh)
Dimensions: 13.60(W) x 1.07(H) x 9.39(D) inches
Weight: 5.2 pounds
Color: Coconut White
MSRP: $849.

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Acer Aspire 7740 latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices

Acer Aspire 7740 latest Notebook Reviews, Specs, Prices:

The design tapers off at the front giving the palmrest a nice sharp edge. The color scheme is well thought-out with a glossy, dark-blue screen-cover,metallic blue palmrest and keyboard trim, and black keyboard. The only visible branding is a moderately sized Acer logo displayed front and center. One aspect that concerned us was the amount of space left open around the keyboard that could have been used for multimedia keys or other functions.Build quality of the Aspire 7740 is above average with a solid body that doesn't have much flex. The screen cover provides decent impact protection for the LCD and doesn't allow the screen to be distorted unless firmly pressed from the back side. The glossy paint on the screen lid resists light scratches and seems to hold up under normal daily abuse from carrying it around.The Acer Aspire 7740 comes with a HD+ screen with a 1600 x 900 resolution. This resolution supports 720P content as well as 1080P content when scaled.For watching movies, viewing images, or just surfing the Web, the resolution is more than adequate for most users. Color saturation and contrast are average compared to other screens of this size.

Acer Aspire 7740 latest Notebook  Specs:

17.3-inch HD+ LED-backlit display (1600 x 900, glossy finish)
Windows 7 Home Premium
Intel Core i3-330M (2.13GHz, 3MB Cache)
4GB DDR3 Memory (2GB x 2GB)
Intel GMA HD Integrated Graphics
6-cell 48Wh battery, 65W 19V AC adapter
Dimensions: 16.2" x 10.8" x 1.6-1.8"
Weight: 6lbs 14.3oz
Retail Price: $749

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Lenovo ThinkPad W520 latest Reviews, Specs, Prices

 Lenovo ThinkPad W520 latest Reviews, Specs, Prices:

Lenovo ThinkPad W520 is Lenovo's upgrade to the W510 mobile workstation notebook. This 15.6-inch notebook is powered by up to an Intel Core i7-2920XM processor and equipped with up to a discrete NVIDIA Quadro 2000M GPU, switchable to Intel HD integrated graphics. Like last year’s model, the full HD (FHD)displays on the 1920 x 1080 resolution models have a 95% color gamut and a huey PRO color calibration system application. ThinkPad workstations have always been known to be top-of-the-line, updated systems in terms of performance, FHD display, build quality, battery and power consumption, and carry a host of features such as the Fingerprint Reader, nice upgrade options, and a great port selection. This workstation is expected to live up to those who have high ThinkPad standards and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad W520 latest Specs:
15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) LED backlit display, 95% color gamut, matte, 16:9 ratio
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)
Intel Core i7-2920XM quad-core CPU (2.50GHz, 8MB cache), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.50GHz)
NVIDIA Quadro 2000M w/2GB DDR3 VRAM GPU switchable to Intel HD Graphics 3000
8GB DDR3 RAM (4GB + 4GB)
500GB at 7200 RPM SATA hard drive (Seagate Momentus)
Multiburner combo drive
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (802.11 a/b/g/n wireless) and Bluetooth
9-cell Li-ion battery (94Whr), 170W and 20V adapter
Lenovo Fingerprint Reader
Dimensions: 14.68" x 9.65" x 1.29-1.44"
Starting at 5.75 lbs with 9-cell battery and at 5.40 lbs with 6-cell battery
Retail price: starting at $1,299.

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