February 8th, 2010
NEW Coupon:
Additional 15% off using coupon code NBS978841 for the purchase of customized HP Laptop PC configured at $1,399 or greater at the HP Home & Home Office Store. Offer excludes HP Minis, ENVY 13, ENVY 15, ENVY 15 1055SE Beats, HP Pavilion dv8t Quad Edition, and Compaq. Offer limited to the first 1,100 coupons redeemed. 1 redemption per person or address. Not valid with other promotions, HP Academy, or HP Friends & Family. Restrictions apply. Combinable with instant rebates. For complete conditions, see “Coupon Information” in the “Customer Service” section at www.hpshopping.com.
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February 7th, 2010
Laptop reviews of the week:
- Alienware M11x (12″, Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, Nvidia GeForce GT 335M): Hardware Heaven (100%), IGN Gear (95%)
- Asus Eee PC 1005P (10″, Intel Atom N450, Intel GMA 3150): CNET UK (80%)
- Asus Eee PC 1008P (10″, Intel Atom N450, Intel GMA 3150): Notebookcheck (86%), Engadget,
- Asus G51J (15″, Intel Core i7 720QM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M): PC Perspective (Gold Award)
- Dell Latitude E4300 (13″, Intel Core 2 Duo P9400, Intel GMA 4500MHD): PC World (70%)
- Dell Latitude Z600 (16″, Intel Core 2 Duo SU9600, Intel GMA 4500MHD): Laptop Magazine (60%)
- Dell Mini 10 (10″, Intel Atom N450, Intel GMA 3150): CNET (70%)
- Gateway NV5909h (15″, Intel Core i3 330M, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650): Notebook Critic
- Lenovo Thinkpad Edge 13 (13″, Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, Intel GMA 4500MHD): Geek.com, Digital Trends (70%)
- Lenovo Thinkpad T410 (14″, Intel Core i5 540M, Nvidia NVS 3100M): Notebook Review, Notebookcheck (i7 620M: 85%)
- MSI GT640 (15″, Intel Core i7 720QM, Nvidia GeForce GTS 250M): CNET UK (70%)
- MSI Wind U135 (10″, Intel Atom N450, Intel GMA 3150): Notebook Review, Computer Shopper (79%)
- Sony Vaio W Eco Edition (10″, Intel Atom N270, Intel GMA 950): Laptop Magazine (60%)
- Sony Vaio X (11″, Intel Atom Z540, Intel GMA 500): Notebookcheck (84%)
- Toshiba Mini NB305 (10″, Intel Atom N450, GMA 3150): CNET (80%)
- Toshiba Satellite E205 (14″, Intel Core i5 430M, Intel GMA HD): Engadget
- Toshiba Satellite P505 (18″, Intel Core i3 330M, Nvidia GeForce G 310M): Laptop Magazine (70%)
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February 5th, 2010
NEW Coupon:
Additional $100 off web coupon for the purchase of an customized HPG62 Laptop PC configured at $899 or greater at the HP Home & Home Office Store. Coupon code: NBS884578. Offer limited to the first 700 coupons redeemed. 1 redemption per person or address. Not valid with other promotions, HP Academy, or HP Friends & Family. Restrictions apply. Combinable with instant rebates. For complete conditions, see “Coupon Information” in the “Customer Service” section at www.hpshopping.com.
The HP G62t
is a new home laptop with an attractive chassis (similar to an HP Envy, or rather a Macbook Pro) and good starting price (599 USD), with a good choice of Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, but graphics are limited to the integrated Intel GMA HD.
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February 3rd, 2010
NEW Coupon:
Additional $20 off web coupon for the purchase of an HP Desktop or All-in-One Desktop PC configured at $100 or greater at the HP Home & Home Office Store using coupon code DTAL89741. Offer excludes P6300z, P6310t, P6350z, S5300z, S5310t, CQ5300f, CQ5320f. 1 redemption per person or address. Not valid with other promotions, HP Academy, or HP Friends & Family. Restrictions apply. Combinable with instant rebates. For complete conditions, see “Coupon Information” in the “Customer Service” section at www.hpshopping.com. Coupon valid through 4/30/10.
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February 2nd, 2010
So the 11.6-inch gaming notebook Alienware M11x is finally here! This is a very powerful beast for so tiny a size (4.5 pounds)!
It’s already available for preorder from 799 USD in the US and from 749 GBP in the UK (for other countries have a look at the official announcement) with the basic configuration of an Intel Pentium Dual Core SU4100, 2 GB RAM and 160 GB HD @5400 rpm (320 GB @7200 rpm in the UK). Going for an Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, 4 GB RAM and 320 GB HD @7200 rpm is going to cost you 1024 USD (868 GBP in the UK). And of course, the Nvidia GeForce GT 335M 1 GB GDDR3 in all configurations.
The small gaming laptop has already been reviewed at Hardware Heaven and IGN Gear, and both are very impressed by the machine, that ran all the games thrown at it flawlessly at high settings, and battery life was almost 6 h of general use!
In my opinion it’s a great, great product. But I’m concerned about the ability of these CULV processors of running CPU-intensive games and scenarios, such as GTA4, Battlefield Bad Company 2, 25-man WOW raids and so, that maybe you would considering to do in thes ultraportable.
For more information, the forum members of Notebook Review have compiled a good amount of info about this small laptop in the Alienware M11x official thread.
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February 1st, 2010
HP has just launched 2 NEW Stackable Coupons. Quantities are limited, so hurry!
NEW Coupons:
Save up to $500 in instant savings using $300 coupon code NBLB654877 + Instant Rebate ($0 – $200 depending on model selected) for the purchase of a customized HP Pavilion Laptop PC configured at $1,499 or greater at the HP Home & Home Office Store. Offer excludes HP Minis, HP Pavilion dv8t Quad, Envy 15 & Compaq. Offer limited to the first 1,800 coupons redeemed. 1 redemption per person or address. Not valid with other promotions, HP Academy, or HP Friends & Family. Restrictions apply. Combinable with instant rebates. For complete conditions, see “Coupon Information” in the “Customer Service” section at www.hpshopping.com.
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Save up to $300 in instant savings using $100 coupon code NBLB654853 + Instant Rebate ($0 – $200 depending on model selected) for the purchase of a customized HP Pavilion Laptop PC configured at $1,199 or greater at the HP Home & Home Office Store. Offer excludes HP Minis, HP Pavilion dv8t Quad, Envy 15, & Compaq. Offer limited to the first 500 coupons redeemed. 1 redemption per person or address. Not valid with other promotions, HP Academy, or HP Friends & Family. Restrictions apply. Combinable with instant rebates. For complete conditions, see “Coupon Information” in the “Customer Service” section at www.hpshopping.com.
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February 1st, 2010
Laptop reviews of the week:
- Acer Aspire One 532h (10″, Intel Atom N450, Intel GMA 3150): Computer Shopper (80%)
- Acer Aspire 5740 (15″, Intel Core i5 430M, Intel GMA HD): PC Magazine (70%)
- Acer Aspire 8940G (18″, Intel Core i7 720QM, Nvidia GeForce GTS 250M): PC World (80%)
- Asus G51J 3D (3D monitor, 15″, Intel Core i7 720QM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M): Register Hardware (70%)
- Asus G73JH (17″, Intel Core i7 720QM, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870): Notebookcheck
- Dell Mini 10 (10″, Intel Atom N450, Intel GMA 3150): Liliputing
- Dell Vostro V13 (13″, Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500, Intel GMA 4500MHD): Notebookcheck (88%)
- HP Mini 5102 (10″, Intel Atom N450, Intel GMA 3150): Notebook Review (80%), CNET UK (80%)
- Lenovo Ideapad U150 (12″, Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, Intel GMA 4500MHD): Laptop Magazine (70%)
- Lenovo Thinkpad T410 (14″, Intel Core i5 520M, Intel GMA HD/Nvidia NVS 3100M): Laptop Magazine (80%)
- Samsung N150 (10″, Intel Atom N450, Intel GMA 3150): CNET UK (76%)
- Sony Vaio Y (13″, Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, Intel GMA 4500MHD): Laptop Magazine (70%)
- Toshiba Satellite E205 (14″, Intel Core i5 430M, Intel GMA HD): Laptop Magazine (80%)
- Toshiba Satellite T130 (13″, Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500, Intel GMA 4500MHD): CNET UK (73%)
- Toshiba Satellite T135D (13″, AMD Turion Neo X2 L625, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200): CNET (70%)
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January 28th, 2010
OK, this is a site about laptops, right? So I’m going to be brief about the Apple iPad, because it isn’t a laptop, a netbook or something new to replace them. There is a whole lot if information published today in the Net: here you have a nice summary of many hands-on articles. This is my take:
- It’s not a netbook killer. It’s too expensive.
- It’s not an ultraportable killer. It offers much less functionality and performance at a similar price.
- It’s not an iPod/iPhone killer. It’s too big. And if you are paying a data plan for your phone, why would you pay another one for the iPad?
- It could be an Amazon Kindle killer. It costs the same as the 10-inch DX version and offers a lot more functionality. It all depends on the eye-strain induced by this kind of screen.
- It’s a new kind of device designed to watch and show things. I think it has a lot of appeal at home and also for professionals that need something light and cool to show data to customers. In this respect I completely agree with the views of Nick Mediati (PC World). And it has an edge over Windows-based tablets, that are designed as PCs without keyboard and without a clear objective.
Is it going to sell well? I think yes, a lot. It’s a cool device that’s going to attract home customers and it’s not too expensive. But if your needs include a lot of text input, multitasking or connectivity, go for an ultraportable. I find it silly to have both, but sure, some people has a lot of money to burn.
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January 25th, 2010
Laptop reviews of the week:
- Acer Ferrari One (12″, AMD Athlon Neo X2 L310, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200): CNET (70%)
- Asus Eee PC 1005PE (10″, Intel Atom N450, Intel GMA 3150): CNET UK (80%), Liliputing
- Asus Eee PC 1201N (12″, Intel Atom Dual-Core 330, Nvidia ION): CNET (70%), CNET UK (85%)
- Asus N61JQ (16″, Intel Core i7 720QM, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730): Hispazone (Recommended)
- Asus G51J 3D (15″, Intel Core i7 720QM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M): CNET UK (79%)
- Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (10″, Intel Atom N450, Intel GMA 3150): Laptop Magazine (70%)
- Fujitsu Amilo Pi 3660 (18″, Intel Core 2 Duo T6600, Nvidia GT 240M): Notebookcheck (82%)
- Fujitsu Lifebook T4310 (Tablet-PC; 12″, Intel Pentium Dual Core T4400, Intel GMA 4500MHD): Mobile Computer Magazine (50%)
- HP Elitebook 8540p (15″, Intel Core i5-520M, Nvidia Quadro NVS 5100M): Notebook Review (90%)
- HP Mini 311 (12″, Intel Atom N270, Nvidia ION LE): Notebooks.com
- HP Mini 5102 (10″, Intel Atom N450, Intel GMA 3150): CNET (80%)
- Lenovo Thinkpad Edge 13 (13″, Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, Intel GMA 4500MHD): CNET UK (74%), PC World (70%)
- Lenovo Thinkpad X100e (10″, AMD Athlon Neo MV-40, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200): Liliputing
- MSI 1656 (PowerPro 7:15, barebone; 15″, Intel Core i7 720QM, Nvidia GeForce GTS 250M): Notebook Review (70%)
- MSI 1727 (PowerPro 10:17, barebone; 17″, Intel Core i7 820QM, Nvidia GeForce GTS 250M): Notebook Review (70%)
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January 18th, 2010
So the Alienware M17x has been updated with Intel Core i7 processors (and Core i5; please note the i5 and the i7 620M are dual-core processors). You will have to wait a bit more for the update to ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870, probably until mid- or late-february, at least that’s the ETA of the Asus G73JH according to Xotic PC.
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