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Dell Studio 14z – Review

Posted on January 2nd, 2010 | by admin

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One of the two little brothers of the Dell Studio series, the Dell Studio 14z is poised to stand out among the competitors in its own price range and class. Despite being smaller than its siblings, the Studio 14z is no way inferior when it comes to features.

 

The 14z is powered by the same processors that give life to its bigger counterparts in the Studio series. Despite having lower options, the Intel Core 2 Duo technology has enough beef in it to boost the performance of the Dell Studio 14z and keep it competitive. It has a big memory capacity as well, with the maximum installable memory reaching 5 gigabytes. That’s quite a lot of memory for a small guy. This would help it process heavy programs without the annoying lags and delays associated with memory-hungry applications hogging all the memory available.

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HP 6510B COMPAQ – Review

Posted on December 19th, 2009 | by admin

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Designed solely for the businessman, the HP 6510B Compaq is armed with a set of features that are intended only for one thing: performance. The HP 6510B Compaq would not have the bright or eye-grabbing aesthetics that you can find in other models from HP’s competitors, instead you’ll find a serious business laptop. That, after all, is the mark of an entrepreneur.

 

Being a business device, what are the things that you can look forward to from the HP 6510? To summarize, it offers the entrepreneur performance and security to rely on, and mobility to exploit. Best of all, it comes at a price that the businessman will not find difficult to invest in.

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Asus UX30 – Review

Posted on December 16th, 2009 | by admin

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The Asus UX30 is one of the latest models introduced by Asus, also known as the mother of the mini-netbooks due to its innovation with the Asus EEE PC series. This time, Asus debuts a UX series of ultra-thin laptops with features that are actually bigger than itself.

 

The Asus UX30 is the smaller of the two UX series laptops. It only has a 0.9 inch profile, also making it one of the thinnest there are in the market. True to Asus’ intent, the UX30 makes for a good traveling companion for the writer, the businessman and the average computer user. Furthering its mobility, the UX30’s weight is proportionate to its size. You can carry around and it will feel almost like carrying only a few books in your carrying case.

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Acer Travelmate 6493 – Review

Posted on December 13th, 2009 | by admin

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The Acer Travelmate 6493 comes from a long line of business-oriented Acer laptops . What features can you expect to access from the 6493? Would it be worth the money you invest for it? This review will present to you the features, the pros, the cons and what we think about the 6493.

 

SPECS:

  AVAILABLE OPTIONS (From Acer’s Website)
CPU Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8700(3MB L2 cache, 2.53GHz, 1066MHz FSB)Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8600(3MB L2 cache, 2.4GHz, 1066MHz FSB)Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8400(3MB L2 cache, 2.26GHz, 1066MHz FSB)
RAM Up to 4GB (2GB installed in one of two memory slots) DDR2 667 SDRAM
Screen size 14.1″ (1280 x 800) TFT LCD with white LED backlight
Operating system Genuine Windows 7 ProfessionalGenuine Windows Vista Business
Battery life Up to 7.5 hours depending on battery type
Graphics Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD

PROS:

Like all the other Travelmate laptops, the 6493 has its strongest point in its security features. This is designed to protect from information theft, which can actually bring a business down if the important information falls into the wrong hands. The 6493 has every security feature that you need, including a fingerprint reader and a feature designed to prevent data-loss from shock: the Disk Anti-Shock Protection which is proprietary to Acer and can be found in all its offerings.

 

Though its screen is smaller than its siblings at only 14.1 inches, it more than makes up for that drawback by having a good resolution of 1200×800. This resolution makes for great details and graphics, plus giving the user enough room to place windows side by side to aid in his multitasking requirements.

 

The screen is also backlit by white light emitting diodes. This would reduce the glare that can be produced when the sun is behind the user’s back. This is likely to happen when taking the laptop and using it outdoors, and the backlit can surely help reduce the irritating and distracting glare from the sun.

 

The 6493 has enough battery life for mobile usage. The nine-cell configuration allows the user to use the laptop for up to 7 hours and 30 minutes as estimated by the manufacturer.

 

Convenience and ease of usage is what one can expect from the 6493. It has several function keys that can help access important programs easily. For example, it has easy launch buttons that can invoke the web browser or email client with one push. This allows for faster operation since the user does not have to manually open the executable file.

 

Last but not the least, the 6493 features drivers and software to allow it to be hooked up to an external monitor. This can be very handy in business meetings where you may need to plug the laptop to a projector.

 

CONS:

Although it comes with several connectivity features including support for plugging in to a separate monitor, the 6493 lacks an HDMI port to connect the laptop to an HDTV.

 

A feature shared by other Travelmate series laptops is the integrated graphics card. This hampers or limits its ability to process graphics. Though you can play older and lighter games on the 6493, you shouldn’t try to play the later games especially the ones that feature 3D processing because you will be sorely disappointed with the 6493.

 

CONCLUSION:

Looking at its pros and cons, we can conclude that the Travelmate 6493 is a good option for those who are looking to use a notebook for mostly for business functions as it is certainly not for gaming. Despite a serious lack in graphics processing power,  the 6493 is still formidable with all its security features plus its convenience in usage. The business person will surely appreciate the ease and the convenience in using the 6493.

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Acer Travelmate 6293 – Review

Posted on December 12th, 2009 | by admin

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From accomplished laptop maker Acer comes another addition to the Travelmate Series: the Acer Travelmate 6293.

 

Just like its predecessors, the Acer Travelmate 6293 is designed as a business laptop first and general computer users laptop second. The big question really is whether the average entrepreneur can expect satisfactory performance and output from the Travelmate 6293.

 

This article will show the features, the strong points and the shortcomings of the Travelmate 6293. We will also give you our opinion on whether the 6293 could be considered a good buy.

 

SPECS:

  AVAILABLE OPTIONS (From Acer’s Website)
CPU Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8700
(3MB L2 cache, 2.53GHz, 1066MHz FSB)Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8600
(3MB L2 cache, 2.4GHz, 1066MHz FSB)
RAM Up to 4GB (2GB installed in one of two memory slots) DDR2 667 SDRAM
Screen size 12.1″ (1280 x 800) TFT LCD
Operating system Genuine Windows 7 ProfessionalGenuine Windows Vista Business
Battery life Up to 7 hours depending on battery type
Graphics Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD

PROS:

 

At first glance, you can tell that the 6293 is indeed a powerful beast. It is operated by an Intel Core 2 Duo technology processor (you have a choice between the P8700 and the P8600) supported by up to 4 gigabytes of random access memory. This shows its capability to process programs faster with enough room to spare, as speed and access is of ultimate importance to those in business.

 

Data sharing and connectivity are two factors where the 6293 has an edge. Armed with three USB ports, the owner is not only able to plug in more than one external flash drives for file sharing, he can also use the extra ports to put in external keyboards or mouse.

 

Another good thing about the 6293 is that it’s very light. This makes carrying easier and more convenient for the businessman. The Travelmate 6293 weighs only 4.7 pounds or 2.1 kilograms.

 

Battery life is also not a problem with the 6293. The configuration may vary but the 6293’s batteries can last up to 7 hours of optimal usage. When heavy applications are running, the 6293 is able to last for at 4.5 hours on six-cell batteries.

 

CONS:

 

One thing that can make the 6293 difficult to use would be its LCD screen. At 12 inches, it has the smallest screen in the lineup of Travelmate laptops. Even though Acer has given it a highly detailed resolution of 1280×800, some users may find it difficult to view such a very small screen.

 

Another disadvantage that the 6293 has in common with other fellow Travelmate laptops is its low graphics processing power. Armed with only an integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD processor, the 6293 is quite weak at processing heavy duty graphics which is what the latest games are using. Truly, the 6293 is at its best processing business applications.

 

CONCLUSION

The 6293 is poised to function smoothly for a thriving business, although it is seriously hindered by a small screen. However, it does give the user the capability to multi-task with ease. Its high resolution does allow the user to stack up separate windows and view them simultaneously.

The verdict: the 6293 is suited for business use only. If you want to use it for gaming, it’s best to stick to the older games rather than the new ones because its integrated graphics card cannot process them.

All in all, for the business user, the 6293 is a good catch.

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Acer Travelmate 5730 – Review

Posted on December 12th, 2009 | by admin

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The Acer Travelmate 5730 is one of the latest additions to Acer’s long-running Travelmate family of business oriented laptops.

 

It is in the interest of consumers to make sure that the laptop that will be chosen is indeed worth the money put in for its purchase. In this case, let us look at the features and the details about the Travelmate 5730 so you can form your opinion whether or not you would want to buy this laptop from Acer.

 

SPECS

  AVAILABLE OPTIONS (From Acer’s Website)
CPU Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8600(3MB L2 cache, 2.40GHz, 1066MHz FSB)Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T6670(2MB L2 cache, 2.20GHz, 800MHz FSB)

Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T6570

(2MB L2 cache, 2.10GHz, 800MHz FSB)
RAM Up to 4GB (2GB installed in one of two memory slots) DDR2 667 SDRAM
Screen size 15.4″ (1280 x 800) TFT LCD
Operating system Genuine Windows 7 ProfessionalGenuine Windows Vista Business
Battery life Up to 5 hours depending on battery type
Graphics Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD

PROS:

Similar to the other Travelmate laptops by Acer, the 5730’s strong points are in its security features. With data security being important for the businessman, Acer has given the 5730 as well as its siblings the essential capabilities to safeguard important data. One of these is the fingerprint reader, which one can activate in order to restrict access to the laptop. Second would be the Disc Anti-Shock Protection, a proprietary firmware system exclusive to Acer notebooks that prevents data loss from impact shock. The DASP simply shuts the hard drives down if the sensor detects that it is in a state of free fall.

 

Power is also on the 5730’s side. With Intel Core2Duo technology powering its operation, the 5730 is apparently poised to provide smooth and fast processing. This is further enhanced by its large memory capacity: the 5730’s motherboard is able to accommodate up to 4 gigabytes of memory, with a minimum of 2 gigabytes. This is more than enough to provide its powerful processor the necessary memory to process programs.

 

The Travelmate 5730 features a neat 15.4-inch liquid crystal display. Furthermore, this LCD is able to output a display resolution of 1280×800. This resolution provides enough graphic detail for the user, plus it also allows for easy multi-tasking. Browsing web pages is made easy as well: scroll is minimal with such a resolution because most of the web pages these days are optimized for lower resolutions than what the 5730’s screen outputs.

 

Further essential features that you can find with the 5730 include: a 5-in-1 card reader, four USB ports, BlueTooth, eSATA ports and an ExpressCard/54 slot for connecting to external hard drives.

 

Lastly, let us discuss its battery life. With 5 hours of battery life, the business person has enough power to access the Internet or review files while on the way to an important business meeting. It can also provide enough time to finish work or to save important files in the event of a power interruption.

 

CONS:

The 5730, as a business laptop, shares the same weakness as its Travelmate family members: low power when it comes to processing graphics. Having only a graphics display card integrated into its chipset, the Travelmate 5730’s graphics processing power is severely limited making it inappropriate for heavy gaming.

 

The 5730 also lacks an HDMI port for connecting to an external HDTV.

 

CONCLUSION:

A good business laptop has only a few essential features to watch out for. First, it would be fast processing power, and the 5730 certainly has that. Second, the user should be able to multi-task or to browse different documents simultaneously with ease. The 5730 has that as well.

 

Given those advantages, we could say that you cannot go wrong with a purchase of a 5730 not unless your intent is to use it for gaming because that is where it is weakest. Otherwise, it’s a good choice.

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HP ProBook 4510s – Review

Posted on October 9th, 2009 | by admin

HP_ProBook_4510sThis review focuses on a laptop that’s targeted for small-business users – the HP ProBook 4510s. First off, the ProBook series is a new line from HP aimed at low-end buyers of the small-business niche in the laptop market. The HP ProBook 4510s is a so-so attempt by HP to merge the features of consumer and business laptops. HP calls it an affordable line of business notebooks with the functionality the pro needs and a chic design that stands out from the plain, boxy business notebook masses. The new series comes in a choice of glossy or merlot finishes with a unique keyboard design.

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Dell XPS 16 – Review

Posted on September 16th, 2009 | by admin

Dell XPS 16Fusion of style and functionality; of design and practicality- that is what the Dell Studio XPS 16 is all about although we find there is a little more emphasis on the style and design aspect. Aimed at both homebuyers and business users, XPS line is a notch above Dell’s Vostro and Inspiron series. The arresting design is both beautiful to look at and to touch. Decked with a glossy coat and some well-placed metal and leather trim – this is the laptop that represents the good life.

 

The Dell’s Studio XPS 16 is targeted at buyers who prefer more entertainment features from their laptops. It is a solidly built multimedia notebook, which offers a lot of features for the entry price. (more…)

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HP Compaq 610 – Review

Posted on September 7th, 2009 | by admin

hp 610 laptopThere are far too many budget-priced laptops competing for the attention of the small and medium business users. Consumers in this niche face a wide range of options as almost, if not all, laptop manufacturers carry models that target this market. You really can’t blame manufacturers from investing a lot into this market because they know it is growing at neck-breaking speed.

 

Manufacturers now know that the business user is getting wiser. The average lifespan of a laptop is about two years; the small business user thinks, “Why would I get myself a high priced unit only to see it outdated in a couple of years?” He thinks getting a budget priced device that has the minimum features and performance he needs is a better investment decision. (more…)

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HP Compaq 6530b – Review

Posted on September 5th, 2009 | by admin

HP_Compaq_6530b_LaptopOne of the many responsibilities that an entrepreneur or a chief executive has includes conducting presentations of reports or business proposals to contemporaries, prospective partners or investors, or the stakeholders of the company.

 

If the presentations are done remotely, as is usually the case, a source of concern would be the equipment available on the designated conference venues – LCD projectors, white screen, a good sound system, etc. While the content and the manner of delivery of the presentation are crucial, the kind of equipment is also essential. At the heart of these tools is the computing hardware – the laptop.

 

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