Prime Notebook Computer Review

The ThinkPad R60 is an update to the ThinkPad R52. The R60 is thinner and has a more durable casing that T60 although some people say that they are very similar. The improved of R60 from the R52 is by offering the faster new Intel Core Duo processor, an extra USB 2.0 slot, optional integrated WWAN, magnesium-alloy roll cage for extra internal component protection and an ATI X1400 graphics card. The R60 case design made by rugged plastic. There is some flexing in the case and certainly more than on the T60 series. The lid protection from the case is very good, with no ripples onthe screen when push on it. Inside there’s magnesium constructed roll cage to protect components, internals are further protected by a sturdy skeleton. Drop from 5 feet may crack the case but the guts of the notebook will be protected from shock and damage. (more…)

The Dell XPS M1210 is portable laptop that features the Intel Core Duo processor, rotating 1.3MP web camera, built-in EVDO and an nVidia Go 7400 graphics card with 12.1″ screen. The XPS M1210 design is not other Dell laptops with no white bumpers. The lid color is black and the keyboard and casing is silver. There’s also a blue effects lighting on the front located silver media buttons. It’s stylish but not gawdy. The XPS M1210 build is very good. The casing is made of a magnesium alloy material. The lid is very solid and offers great protection to the screen with no ripple on the LCD when push in on the back. (more…)

The S96j is a notebook made by Asus that combines the powerful Core Duo technology with the ATI Mobility X1600 graphics card. The build is very good with only very little flex in screen lid or keyboard. This notebook feels very solid and the hinge is very stiff. The design of the notebook is exceptional and it’s simplistic look with very nice lines. The Screen is very nice with 15.4″ WXGA 1280×800 resolution. It is very bright, sharp, and with decent contrast. It has a pixel pitch of 0.259, response time of 16ms, contrast of 300:1, and brightness of 180. Viewing angles are very good and the colors are not saturated. (more…)

The IBM Lenovo X41 Tablet PC is a lightweight, full-featured notebook with outstanding battery life. At about 3.2 lbs. this notebook packs the best built-in security technology. It have a sturdy case with a responsive and full-sized notebook keyboard and bright displey. The X41 is designed to take a beating, not just to look. The hinges, keyboard, screen cover, case and trackpoint buttons all exude physical quality. The ThinkPad X41 use plastic for the case, but it’s a reinforced plastic composite. The case material provides for a very rugged and durable build, but still keeps the weight down. The screen lid is constructed of a magnesium alloy so there’s no flexing of the screen when push on it. It also have the IBM Active Protection System for the hard drive. (more…)

The ThinkPad X60s is the popular ultraportable ThinkPad X-series from Lenovo. It is the evolution of the former ThinkPad X41 notebook. The X60s is slightly deeper than the past X41. The X60s is light enough at 3.4lbs that easily palm it while walking around. The build of X60s is feels strong that mean it’s a sturdy built. The keyboard is spill proof, there are two drains that take liquid away from the keyboard and out the bottom of the notebook. Tough steel hinges provide a very firm screen opening and closing experience, and the screen absolutely will not wobble even on a very bumpy flight. A magnesium alloy material screen lid provides strong protection for your LCD screen. The minor things is the green LED display overlay on top of the notebook that is apparently glued on. (more…)

The Electrovaya Scribbler SC3100 Tablet PC is a compact and lightweight Tablet PC. It’s boasts a new BOE Hydis display with a 180 degree viewing angle and a faster processor. The design is innovative hints of ingenious engineering in the mobile space. It’s also a practical Tablet PC. The Scribbler SC3100 case is plastic that feels so solid. The hardware buttons are easy to press. Although the snap on keyboard and touchpad are very slim, they hold up just fine when used on a flat surface. The design is different like other Tablet PC. The touchpad snaps into a designated space behind the keboard keys and the thin keyboard doubles as a protective cover for the display. (more…)