Netbook Update
December 10, 2008 by cheaplaptopguy
Netbooks continue to grow in popularity and new machines seem to be launched almost daily. First of all the Asus Eee PC S101 looks like a real contender for the title "Netbook King". It moves away from the netbooks "low cost device" tag but it is a fantastic portable.
Fujitsu Siemens has announced the Amilo UI 3250 Netbook but first impressions aren't that favorable compared with the competition. [Read more]
HP Mini 1000 Netbook Review
December 1, 2008 by cheaplaptopguy
The Netbook is the latest incarnation in the continuing miniaturization of the laptop. It reflects the increased demand for truly portable computing devices which enables users to perform many basic functions e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, web surfing and email. The devices typically measure 10x5 inches and weigh in at 1 to 1.5 kg. The best also offer battery life in excess of 5 hours between recharges. [Read more]
2009 – Dell Studio 17
November 23, 2008 by cheaplaptopguy
The Dell Studio range is designed to sit in between the value Inspiron series and the top of the range budget busting XPS.
This is a big laptop let's make no mistake. We really can't imagine lugging it around all day so it is best viewed as a desktop replacement, a task, which is quite capable of fulfilling.
As with all Dell's you get what you pay for and there is an extensive range of potential upgrades. Standard kit includes [Read more]
2009 Asus X71SR
November 23, 2008 by cheaplaptopguy
The Asus X71R is another 17 inch screened laptop which functions as a potential desktop replacement.
It is equipped with a 2ghz Core Duo Intel processor, 3gb of RAM and a 250gb hard dirve. It weighs in at a hefty 3.7kg and battery life, for a machine of this size, is an excellent 180 mins.
It has a 17 inch TFT monitor that produces sharp even images in rich colors and runs at an impressive resolution of 1440x900 pixels. [Read more]
2009 Apple Mackbook Pro
November 23, 2008 by cheaplaptopguy
Okay so it's not cheap but has Apple pulled it off yet again with the release of the 2009 MacBook Pro? Well how does an aluminum case, 14.4 inch screen and battery life of 251 mins sound for starters?
Not enough? Well how about full gesture support? Does that get you more excited? The giant touchpad allows you to make specific gestures with your fingers to which the machine responds. For example, you can rotate an image by circling your finger. Pretty cool eh? [Read more]
