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• Acer TravelMate 3000   [Review, PCWorld]
  The Acer TravelMate 3000 comes with two batteries, is small enough that you can pick it up with one hand, and costs a reasonable $1299. On the other hand, it lacks a built-in optical drive, and the keyboard is uncomfortable. Unlike most notebooks, the TravelMate 3000 comes standard with two interchangeable (though not hot-swappable) batteries. To minimize the machine's weight and bulk, use the three-cell battery, which sits flush with the case. Unfortunately, this battery lasted only 1.8 hours in our tests, about 1.5 hours less than the average ranked laptop in our Top 15. For more juice, use the six-cell battery, which extends the back of the unit by about an inch and adds a little over 3 ounces of extra weight. This battery lasted just shy of 4 hours--more than twice as long as the three-cell battery.
   Wed, 14 Sep, 2005 | 19 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Rockdirect Pegasus 650 laptop   [Review, Hexus]
  Rockdirect's Pegasus is a laptop that does well in most areas. It's not tied down by the extra weight associated with pure desktop-replacement models, yet, thanks to a novel 5% guaranteed overclocking feature, offers you the performance associated with the next processor up in the Pentium M line at no extra cost. Pure CPU performance, then, is excellent. The use of ATI's Mobility Radeon X700 MXM graphics card offers reasonable gaming performance for the money, although you probably won't be able to run the latest game at the laptop's native WSXGA+ setting. The Pegasus 650's battery life is enhanced by another novel feature, that is, the ability to toggle between onboard and discrete graphics at the flick of a front-mounted switch. Neat, eh?
   Wed, 14 Sep, 2005 | 22 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Averatec Lightweight Laptop Makes Portability Affordable   [Review, TomsHardware]
  Until now, small laptops weighing under four pounds were so expensive that they were only attractive for the well-to-do. Those times are coming to an end, though. Enter Averatec, a company with a goal of bringing "business features to the consumer". Putting its money where its mouth is, the company has now released the Averatec AV1050, a laptop with a 10.8" WXGA display. Measuring a mere 10.4" x 1.4" x 8", this little unit can fit into virtually any bag or case. Also, since it only weighs 3.62 lb, it's not going to feel like a dead weight pulling on the shoulder strap of the optional carrying case.
   Mon, 12 Sep, 2005 | 11 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• How To Build A Sonoma Notebook   [Article, legitreviews]
  Building a notebook computer has never been easier or cheaper than it is right now. An average computer enthusiast can assemble a whitebox notebook chassis in less than 15 minutes! You might also be surprised to find that a notebook is actually easier to order and build than a desktop computer. One reason building a notebook is so easy is that there are not many brands to pick from, as only a handful of ODM’s have notebooks in the channel. The hardest step in building a notebook is finding the chassis that is right for you. ASUS, MSI, and AOpen are some companies that offer whitebox notebooks that should be familiar.
   Sat, 10 Sep, 2005 | 27 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2   [Review, TrustedReviews]
  Since launching TrustedReviews I've looked at quite a few gaming notebooks, some of them good, some of them not so good. I've looked at mobile gaming solutions from hardcore players like Voodoo and Alienware, as well as lightning fast machines from the likes of Rock and MV. But sitting before me right now is, without a doubt, the best gaming notebook I have ever got my hands on, and it's not from any of the companies mentioned above - no, amazing as it sounds, the best mobile gaming solution I've seen comes from Dell.
   Thu, 08 Sep, 2005 | 23 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Fujitsu-Siemens AMILO M3438G - Gaming Notebook   [Review, TrustedReviews]
  Although the Fujitsu-Siemens AMILO M3438G is not the first 17in widescreen laptop we’ve seen here at TrustedReviews, it is one of the better looking ones. It might not be quite up to the standard of the Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2, but it’s a definite step up from some of the earlier machines we have reviewed. It is also one of only a handful of machines to have a GeForce GO 6800 graphics chipset and this one is paired with 256MB of graphics memory. Not a bad start, especially if you’re after a mobile gaming solution. The high-end features don’t stop here though, as our review sample was fitted with 1GB of DDR2 memory and a 2GHz Pentium M 760 processor.
   Thu, 08 Sep, 2005 | 65 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Acer Ferrari 4000   [Review, LaptopMag]
  True to its sports car branding and Italian high styling, the Ferrari 4000 from Acer is an extremely fast notebook with a killer redesign. Instead of sticking with its loud all-red chassis, this system scores style points with a more subdued, but sexy checkered black carbon fiber casing and rubberized material surrounding the keyboard (don’t worry, some Ferrari-red accents remain).
   Tue, 06 Sep, 2005 | 28 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Apple iBook 12" Review   [Review, NotebookReview]
  I am a switcher, and this is my first Mac ever. In fact, the last time I used a Mac was in high school and in a college physics lab. Both times I used a Mac then was simply to use the graphical software that takes information from things like thermometers, mass scales, accelerometers, speedometers and other such fun physics tools. Even at the time they were very old machines, so I really do consider this my first true experience with a Mac ever.
   Tue, 06 Sep, 2005 | 14 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Asus Z70A Review (pics, specs)   [Review, NotebookReview]
  Outside the world of techno-geeks who praise the Taiwan based ASUS brand for producing the world's best mother boards, ASUS has achieved a certain level of notoriety with their new line of notebook computers. In both the lower and upper price range of their notebook offerings, ASUS gives consumers a choice of numerous hardware options wrapped in high end plastics and/or Carbon fiber chassis. The ASUS Z70A lies somewhere in the middle of the ASUS notebook line and can thus be called an addition to the crowded mainstream/desktop replacement notebook market. Unlike mainstream notebooks offered by Dell, Sony, and Toshiba, the ASUS Z70A and its sister model the ASUS Z70V which uses a dedicated graphics card whereas the Z70A only has shared memory stand out from the rest of the pack in aesthetics, build quality, features, price, and reliability.
   Tue, 06 Sep, 2005 | 59 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Electrovaya SC3000 Tablet PC Review   [Review, NotebookReview]
  The Electrovaya Scribbler SC3000 Premium is a true "writing slate" style computer which runs on Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005. Based on Windows XP Professional, but with significant usability enhancements such as pen and speech input, this operating system has been billed for at least a few years as a glimpse at the future of personal computing.
   Tue, 06 Sep, 2005 | 15 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• HP Compaq nx6125   [Review, LaptopMag]
  HP is targeting budget-minded business users with its new Compaq nx6125, one of the first notebooks powered by AMD’s Turion 64 processor. For $1,249, this thin-and-light system packs in a wealth of features, including a fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ATI graphics. It’s not the fastest laptop on the block, but the nx6125 is a good value, especially considering that you’ll get even better performance once the 64-bit version of Microsoft’s Longhorn operating system launches.
   Tue, 06 Sep, 2005 | 88 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Sony VAIO S380 Review (pics, specs)   [Review, NotebookReview]
  This Sony VAIO S380 has got to be the smallest, lightest and grooviest laptop I have ever owned. It's got killer industrial design, the perfect screen hinge used on the Powerbooks, is legacy port free and, for me, has exactly the right looks and features. Face it, I'm a design snob and I like Sony products.
   Tue, 06 Sep, 2005 | 21 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Dell Latitude X1   [Review, Cnet]
  Once chock-full of chunky, stodgy business systems, Dell's Latitude lineup now boasts one of the slimmest and sleekest notebooks around. The new Latitude X1 packs the latest components and a wide-screen display into a thin, featherweight case that's based on Samsung's breakthrough Q30 (sold only overseas). Don't let the small, stylish case fool you--the Latitude X1 serves up the features and the power that business users demand. The Latitude X1 weighs just 2.5 pounds (3.1 pounds with its tiny AC adapter)--on the lighter end of the ultraportable spectrum. It's just a couple of ounces heavier than the IBM ThinkPad X40 and about 10 ounces lighter than the Fujitsu LifeBook P7010, and its screen is the largest of the three. The notebook measures 11.2 inches wide and 7.7 inches deep; its front edge is an inch thick, though the battery widens the rear to 1.3 inches.
   Sat, 03 Sep, 2005 | 16 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Sony VAIO S470P/S Notebook   [Review, Cnet]
  A bona fide thin-and-light laptop, the attractive silver VAIO VGN-S470P runs 12.3 inches wide, a hair over 9 inches deep, and about 1.5 inches thick--about the size of a double issue of Vanity Fair. Weighing 4.3 pounds, it's certainly portable enough for regular travel, even with the blackboard-eraser-size two-prong AC adapter that adds an extra pound to the package.
   Sat, 03 Sep, 2005 | 15 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Toshiba Portege R200   [Review, Cnet]
  A CNET editor hit the nail on the head when she described the ultraportable Toshiba Portege R200 as a "thing of beauty." This featherweight laptop for frequent business fliers has a razor-thin, muted-gray case that weighs less than three pounds. The Portege R200 adds plenty of function to its fine form, including a wide keyboard, a fingerprint reader, and a Wi-Fi on/off switch. It also offers sufficient speed and battery life for most business tasks. All in all, the Toshiba Portege R200 makes a smart, albeit a bit costly, addition to any mobile employee's carry-on.
   Sat, 03 Sep, 2005 | 12 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Dell Inspiron 9300   [Review, PCWorld]
  The Dell Inspiron 9300 would not top my list of entertainment laptops. Dell may call it the "ultimate mobile multimedia center" within its own stable of portables, but the 9300 falls short in a few areas that are important for an entertainment notebook. First, though you can order the 9300 with Windows Media Center Edition 2005, you can't get it equipped with a built-in TV tuner. Instead, you can buy Dell's external USB TV tuner and remote control--and add $160 to an already-high price tag. Second, the notebook's sound distorts at top volume, despite the presence of a bottom-mounted subwoofer that adds roundness to the 9300's stereo audio.
   Fri, 02 Sep, 2005 | 23 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Fujitsu LifeBook P7010   [Review, PCWorld]
  With impressive battery life, an integrated multiformat DVD drive, and a modest weight of 3.4 pounds, the Fujitsu LifeBook P7010 attains near-perfection in at least three important areas. It even includes a biometric fingerprint reader for extra security. Unfortunately, an undersize screen, flawed keyboard and sealed hard drive would impel me not to jump at this stylish black-and-silver unit. In addition, Bluetooth fans should be aware that short-range wireless communications technology is not an option.
   Fri, 02 Sep, 2005 | 16 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• G-MAX N411 - Prince Charming from Gigabyte   [Review, digit-life]
  Notebooks are gradually becoming consumer electronics. What does it mean? In my opinion, customers now pay much less attention to technical features of a model (especially as the choice is not wide). Exterior is becoming one of the main motives. The white notebook from Gigabyte looks advantageous from this point of view.
   Tue, 30 Aug, 2005 | 9 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Sony VAIO VGN-S4M   [Review, TrustedReviews]
  A couple of months back I reviewed the Sony VAIO T2XP and pretty much fell in love with it. I carried it around with me while I was covering Computex in Taipei and it proved to be a superb travelling companion. I’ve used a host of ultra-portable notebooks over the years, but the T2XP won me over by being small and light, while still sporting an integrated DVD writer. Now, although the T2XP was absolutely perfect for me, I imagine that there are some people out there that would find the small dimensions a bit of an issue. Some may find the 1,280 x 768 resolution on a 10.6in screen a little too small, while the reduced size keyboard may also be a problem for anyone with large hands. But Sony is well aware that the T2XP isn’t for everyone, and that’s where the VAIO VGN-S4M comes in.
   Tue, 30 Aug, 2005 | 33 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Intel's New Centrino Mobility Campaign   [Article, rojakpot]
  Team ARP was recently guests at Intel's launch of their new Centrino Mobility Campaign. Boasting five different programmes involving partners like Starbucks and Channel V, there will be plenty of goodies for us, the consumers! So, check out our report on the launch and get details on the new Intel promotions!
   Mon, 29 Aug, 2005 | 4 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail