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- Toshiba Satellite T135-S1309
- Sometimes, it takes a good retail excursion to find a deal that isn't otherwise possible. Case in point: the Toshiba T135. While we have already reviewed two different versions of Toshiba's Windows 7 entry to the thin-and-light laptop landscape, we were pleasantly surprised by this retail-only configuration. This is not...
- Tags: Notebooks, Microsoft Windows 7, Processors, Toshiba Corp., Toshiba Satellite
- Product reviews 2009-11-06
- Toshiba Satellite T135-S1310
- How much of a difference does a single-core versus dual-core ultralow-voltage processor make on a thin-and-light these days? You may not be paying attention under the hood--and that's not your fault, because it's hard to notice the differences based on processor name and Intel sticker-logos--but you should know that it...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Processors, Toshiba Satellite, thin-and-light, processor, Intel Corp., T135-S1310, Toshiba Corp.
- Product reviews 2009-10-22
- AMD rolls out 8 new Athlon CPUs in time for Windows 7
- Too littleI've bought AMD CPUs in the past, but they lost their edge with Intel's release of Core 2. AMD has yet to recover. I just don't see myself going AMD to save $50. Frankly, $100 won't move me when I consider I will keep a new...
- Tags: Processors, CPU, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Intel Core i5, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., processor, Core i5, Intel Corp., AMD Athlon
- Discussion threads 2009-10-20
- Dell Inspiron 14 Laptop Computer (Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200, 250GB HDD, 3GB)
- While many laptop buyers will gravitate toward specialty machines--such as a tiny Netbook for travel or a massive desktop replacement for gaming or video editing--there are still plenty of people who need a traditional midsize laptop. We call these 14-, 15- and 16-inch systems members of the "mainstream" category, and...
- Tags: Notebooks, Intel Corp., Intel Pentium, computer, interior, laptop computer, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Inspiron
- Product reviews 2009-09-23
- Toshiba Satellite M505-S4940
- Editor's note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Back-to-School roundup, covering specific fixed configurations of popular systems that can be found in retail stores. Positioned as a midrange affordable laptop in the budget area of our back-to-school retail roundup, the Toshiba Satellite M505-S4940 is...
- Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Toshiba Satellite, processor, Toshiba Corp.
- Product reviews 2009-07-24
- Gateway SX2800-01
- Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Back-to-School roundup, covering specific fixed configurations of popular systems that can be found in retail stores. Thanks to a strong set of features for its $510 price tag, Gateway's SX2800-01 impressed us enough to earn an Editors'...
- Tags: Desktops, DVD, Consumer electronics, Gateway SX2800-01, Gateway Inc.
- Product reviews 2009-07-10
- Asus K50IJ-RX05
- Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Back-to-School roundup, covering specific fixed configurations of popular systems that can be found in retail stores. When you learn not to expect much from entry-level products, there is a better chance you'll be surprised by what you...
- Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Asus K50IJ-RX05, ASUS
- Product reviews 2009-07-08
- 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
- Nehalem-EX - 8 cores, 16 threads, 2.3 billion transistors, very cool!
- Nehalem-EX - 8 cores, 16 threads, 2.3 billion transistors, very cool!Um, that should be good enough I guessntIntel needs to spec a backplaneIt would be nice if Intel would speck out an 8x backplane that processor modules could plug into. That way multiple manufactures could build compatible modules and backplanes.With...
- Tags: Semiconductors, Processors, Servers, Network technology, Nehalem-EX, transistor, processor, Intel Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-05-27
- After EU fine, Intel will face rash of lawsuits
- After EU fine, Intel will face rash of lawsuitsAt first...At first, I thumbed my nose at the EU and their "intrusion" into the US business place with their anti-trust this and anti-competitive that.. I am beginning to think they are the only ones with enough backbone to stand up to...
- Tags: Processors, antitrust law, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., lawsuit, OEM, intel
- Discussion threads 2009-05-18
- 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
- Will Windows 7 be Microsoft's biggest business hit ever?
- Will Windows 7 be Microsoft's biggest business hit ever?My personal adoption plan ...... is as soon as I have RTM code in my hands. I current have Build 7077 on a backup machine as well as a lame old Pentium-M laptop.Ont he other hand, my university maintains 3000+ student...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, UNIX, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-04-16
- Microsoft extends Xbox 360 "Red Ring of Death" warranty to cover E74 error
- Microsoft extends Xbox 360 "Red Ring of Death" warranty to cover E74 errorAnyone here been hit by the ...... RRoD or E74 problem?This doesn't sound like a new problem[i]After investigating the issue, we have determined that the E74 error message can indicate the general hardware failure that is associated with...
- Tags: Game players, console, Microsoft Xbox, E74, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Corp., E74 error
- Discussion threads 2009-04-14
- Numark NS7
- Photo gallery:Numark NS7More and more DJs are trading in their turntables for laptops, lured by the advantages of digital audio (hard-drive music libraries, searchable music catalogs) and the appeal carrying less equipment around. The digital transition can be bittersweet, though, as DJs come to miss the feeling of scratching, cueing,...
- Tags: Notebooks, Numark NS7, laptop computer
- Product reviews 2009-04-03
- How to get Windows 7 Beta 1 scot-free
- How to get Windows 7 Beta 1 scot-freeHad To Use IE To Download ItFirefox wouldn't download for some reason...Hmm...think that was on purpose?Sniff the sourceand you will find the link to the page.Or google : Windows 7 direct download.I downloaded on my Mac and installted in to VirtualBox.My first impressions.....Well...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Notebooks, Dual-Monitor Support, Windows 7 Beta 1 scot-free, scot-free, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 beta 1, Windows 7 Beta, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-01-13
- Whassup with Netbooks?
- Whassup with Netbooks?netbook problemI completely agree that netbooks would be better off being marketed as a phone, with the option of a significant discount with an ISP contract. The problem netbooks have is that they are almost a single commodity. All of the big name producers use the exact same...
- Tags: Engineering, Chipsets, Netbooks, Whassup, netbook, Intel Atom, battery
- Discussion threads 2008-12-02
- HP G60-125nr
- Editors' note: This review is part of our Holiday 2008 Retail Laptop Roundup, covering specific new configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.The HP G60-125NR is one of only a couple of laptops we've seen with a 15.6-inch display. We're seeing more and more 16:9 displays...
- Tags: HP G60-125nr, display, Hewlett-Packard Co., laptop computer, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
- Product reviews 2008-10-31
- On the Linux laptop the distro is key
- On the Linux laptop the distro is key"technical problems like installing software "Oh, thats right. You can't just click "setup.exe" can you.So, just how long did you go without Open Office functional before your expert pal bailed you out? Once again, if we were to substitute Vista for...
- Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, eeePC, community version, Xandros, Linspire, distro, Linux, ASUS, Linux laptop, laptop computer
- Discussion threads 2008-10-24
- Gateway T-6330U
- Editors' note: This review is part of our Holiday 2008 Retail Laptop Roundup, covering specific new configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. The 14-inch laptop seems to be a dying breed, as manufacturers move toward slightly more portable 13.3-inch or slightly more spacious 15.4-inch screens....
- Tags: Notebooks, Gateway T-6330U, Gateway Inc., laptop computer
- Product reviews 2008-10-17
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