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The quad-core laptops are here . . . sort of

Back in August Dell, HP and Lenovo all announced mobile workstations that offer Intel's first quad-core chip for laptops. Those systems are now available for order and reviews of at least one model--the Lenovo ThinkPad W700--are giving a glimpse of the performance you can expect from these 17-inch powerhouses. ...

Tags: Mobile, Mobile Workstation, Lenovo Group Ltd., Quad-core, Laptop Computer, Quad-core Laptop, Core 2 Quad Extreme, Workstations, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-10-03

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Maingear unleashes Shift desktop, child-sized 'personal supercomputer' for $2,199 (or $13,394)

Without demonstrated Linux or OSX support......what's the point? Who does video stuff on Windows?Plenty do.....You just don't get out much. My XP system with cakewalk software did me just fine and that was on a P4 system that couldn't keep itself cool, ever. But my audio quality...

Tags: Desktops, Maingear, personal supercomputer, supercomputer, desktop

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Laptop computers

This year the laptop list was a tough assignment for several reasons. First, the emergence of a new class of ultra-thin laptops--spawned by lower-cost processors from Intel and AMD--has made things more complicated. Second, there's a fresh crop of Windows 7 laptops, and...

Tags: Processor, Hard Drive, Performance, Apple MacBook, Memory, Graphics, Laptop Computer, Netbook, Computer, Intel Corp., Compaq Computer Corp., Compaq CQ61z, Timeline 1810T, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows 7, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-11-01

Let's get 64-bit sorted out before we think about 128-bit!

Yes, it is time for 128 bitWhile 32 bit is not quite history yet it should be considered for history in the next release of windows which leaves us with 64 bit apps. However, apps continue to evolve requiring more memory and to do more for us. It is better...

Tags: Network technology, 128-bit, 64-bit, 32-bit

Discussion threads 2009-10-08

First Clarksfield reviews: Core i7 laptops look impressive

Since Intel unveiled its Core i7 quad-core mobile processors at IDF a couple weeks ago, several PC companies have announced mainstream and desktop replacement laptops using these Clarksfield chips. Many sites have reviewed the new platform--known as Calpella--in whitebox notebooks, but so far I haven't seen many reviews of real...

Tags: Game, Alienware, Nvidia GeForce, Memory, Graphics, Laptop Computer, Intel Corp., Toshiba Qosmio, Clarksfield, Alienware M15x, Envy 15, Asus M60J, Studio 17, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-10-07

Malibal Veda series

It seems that boutique notebook builder Malibal (pronounced mal-la-bull) is ready to see desktops die. The company specializes in custom-built desktop replacements. No thin-and-lights. No ultraportables. No "mainstream" models. The Veda series is its largest, with an 18.4-inch LCD that can be loaded with Core 2 Quad Extreme QX9300 (ours...

Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), NVidia Corp., DDR3, desktop

Product reviews 2009-10-02

Alienware M17x Gaming Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300, 500GB HDD, 8GB)

With a brand-new look, and some of the highest-end tech available in a laptop, we're semi-surprised that Alienware has kept the M17x name for its newest 17-inch laptop (even if it loses the X-Files-esq "Area-51" moniker). While the system starts at a reasonable $1,799, you'll need to configure something closer...

Tags: Processors, Alienware, Intel Core 2 Duo, laptop computer, NVidia Corp., hard drive, Intel Corp.

Product reviews 2009-07-16

Alienware M17x

After a steady stream of Netbooks and entry level laptops, it's nice to slip behind the seat of a deluxe mobile powerhouse for a change. Alienware's new M17x laptop jams pretty much any high-end component you can think of into a imposing matte black chassis, including an Intel Core 2...

Tags: Alienware, Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Advertising & Promotion, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Marketing, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-07-16

ASUS P7P55D EVO motherboard appears, Intel Core i5 CPUs close

ASUS P7P55D EVO motherboard appears, Intel Core i5 CPUs closeI'll see where my budget takes meWhen the time comes, I'll see what I can afford at the time.RE: ASUS P7P55D EVO motherboard appears, Intel Core i5 CPUs closeAlready have my Core i7. Would consider a Core i5 for family member...

Tags: Processors, motherboard, ASUS, Intel Core Microarchitecture, Core i5, Core i7

Discussion threads 2009-07-14

Hardware 2.0 'Very Best Kit List' for Jul/Aug 09

Hardware 2.0 'Very Best Kit List' for Jul/Aug 09Adrian:Use Intel much?I appreciated your lineup, but noticed one glaring fact: while I can agree that Intel offers the best extreme processor in the i7 965 EE (for $1000), I noticed the glaring omission of any AMD parts. I think that if...

Tags: Processors, Virtualization, RAID, Jul/Aug 09, Hardware 2.0, Intel Corp., CPU, HyperThreading, hardware

Discussion threads 2009-07-02

AVADirect Clevo D900F Core i7

AVADirect isn't hiding the fact that the Clevo D900F Core i7 desktop replacement laptop isn't its design. Actually, the system builder goes out of its way to let you know it's a white-box PC by leaving Clevo--the name of the OEM/ODM company responsible for making the laptop--in the model's name....

Tags: Performance management, AVADirect Clevo D900F Core i7

Product reviews 2009-06-23

Intel to skip 45nm Havendale and go directly to 32nm Clarkdale

Smaller, smaller, smaller! That seems to be the vibe over at Intel, which recently decided to skip production of 45-nanometer Havendale CPUs and will go directly to 32nm Clarkdale because development for the chips is going smoothly, according to sources at motherboard makers...

Tags: Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium, Intel Corp., Chip, EOL, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-06-22

Intel's name game: Switching to good-better-best to reduce complexity

Intel's name game: Switching to good-better-best to reduce complexityActually, I found the best way to reduce complexityUse a Mac.Apple makes it very simple.I know it costs more, but I don't care.I know it is "too limiting", but I don't care.RE: Intel's name game: Switching to good-better-best to reduce complexityAbout 6...

Tags: Processors, Intel Corp., processor, name game, game

Discussion threads 2009-06-18

So what's new with the new Core i7 CPUs?

So what's new with the new Core i7 CPUs?And the need?Where, exactly is the need for these super fast CPU's? Unless you're doing some serious video codec conversion or video editing, what is the point?Do you not believe we have reached a point with the Core2Duo that these chips are...

Tags: Corporate communications, Core i7, CPU, new Core i7 CPU, Core i7 CPU, video

Discussion threads 2009-06-03

New dual, triple and quad core CPUs from AMD

New dual, triple and quad core CPUs from AMDMeh, quad cores are overkill......for most consumers, including me. I mean, last time I checked we didn't have Minority Report type touch-holographic applications, right? Why do I need a quad core system if I'm only using Word, Final Draft, Firefox...

Tags: Processors, Operating systems, Network technology, CPU, operating system, overclocking, quad-core, quad-core CPU, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-06-02

Dell cedes gaming spotlight to Alienware; introduces M17X laptop

Gamers: say your goodbyes to Dell's XPS line. It's going away, for good. Well, not exactly -- but the computer manufacturer is shifting the rest of the gaming community toward its Alienware arm the hardcore gamers already switched and plans to move its...

Tags: Alienware, Dell Computer Corp., Laptop Computer, Games, Notebooks, Personal Technology, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-05-29

Alienware's "Allpowerful" notebook unveiled - The M17x

Alienware's "Allpowerful" notebook unveiled - The M17xTempting, but...when the heck are they going to get terabyte laptop hard drives? I'd be willing to pay that kind of money for a top of the line laptop, but not until they come out with terabyte hard drives. Or at least 2 half-terabyte...

Tags: Notebooks, Games, Desktops, notebook, Gaming Laptop, laptop computer, game, Alienware, desktop, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-29

Hardware 2.0 'Very Best Kit List' for May/Jun 09

Hardware 2.0 'Very Best Kit List' for May/Jun 09Extreme - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295Oh yeah. I got one of those. It's ok I guess.Personally I would take AMD processorsover Intel, but that is just my opinion. I prefer a company that will stand behind its product for more...

Tags: Processors, Very Best Kit List, May/Jun 09, Hardware 2.0, processor, hardware

Discussion threads 2009-05-07

Core i5 details leaked

Core i5 details leakedYes, certainly expensive for a crippled i7 derivativeIt makes the 920 seem like a bargain at $290.RE: Core i5 details leakedMost people use there computers for basic office applications, email and facebook. This is why netbooks are becoming so popular. ...

Tags: Corporate governance, Chipsets, Semiconductors, Processors, Core i7, Core i5

Discussion threads 2009-04-20

Details on Apple's updated iMac, Mac Mini and Mac Pro

In one fell swoop, Apple updated its entire desktop line this morning. The 24-inch iMac now starts at $1,499 (the previous price of the 20-inch model) and the Mac Pro workstation gets the first Xeons in Intel's Nehalem family. Meanwhile the Mac Mini is alive and...

Tags: Hard Drive, Apple Macintosh, Apple Intel Mac Mini, NVidia Corp., Memory, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Apple Mac Pro, Intel Core 2 Duo, Graphics, Desktops, Processors, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-03-03