After much buzz, the first major update to Nvidia’s Ion graphics chipset is finally here. Nvidia calls it, prosaically, “Next-Generation Ion” (we’ll term it “Ion 2″ for short), and we got to test-drive it inside an Asus Eee PC 1201pn, a 12.1-inch netbook built around an Intel Atom N450 (Pine Trail) CPU. The Ion 2 [...]
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 they are the workhorse backbones [...]
Toshiba’s Tecra Series of laptops have traditionally been marketed as high-performance business laptops, designed to be capable of handling demanding tasks. Earlier this year, Toshiba announced the Tecra A11. The new Tecra A11 is thinner and lighter than its predecessor and features a 10-key numeric keypad. Designed as a desktop replacement, the Tecra A11 offers [...]
The Lenovo IdeaPad V460 is a laptop that’s built around portability and the fact it was created for professional use. Integrated with 2010 Intel Core processors, the laptop features switchable graphics that lets owners switch between modes to prolong the laptop’s battery life and has a 14-inch screen. It also has a OneKey Rescue System [...]
HP’s aptly named new business line, EliteBook, leaves no doubt as to what caliber notebooks it offers. The 14.1-inch 6930p, the line’s flagship model, has an elegant, durable design, new security features, and thanks to Intel’s new Centrino 2 platform and available discrete graphics, some of the best performance in its class. It’s our top [...]
The Viliv S10 Blade is the largest and latest model in Viliv’s growing arsenal. It’s essentially an S7 with a larger screen, with the same convertible touchscreen design and 3G modem. However the S10 adds a 7-point multitouch to the mix along with Windows 7. These two main additions make for a much more pleasing [...]
