Category Archives: Notebook

Asus ZenBook UX31E

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Diane Barrow

With a wafer-thin profile, the Asus ZenBook is the new ultrabook to beat. Measuring just 3mm at its thinnest point, this MacBook-Air inspired laptop is crafted in an all aluminium body that feels solid despite its anorexic frame. Powered by … Continue reading →

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HP Folio

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Diane Barrow

This HP Folio ultrabook is designed with the demanding executive in mind. A 1.5kg laptop just 19mm at its skinniest, it packs enough juice for up to nine hours of work. A backlit keyboard allows you to type in a … Continue reading →

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HP Pavilion dm1

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Diane Barrow

Less than an inch thick, this HP Pavilion dm1 ultra-portable weighs 1.46kg and is available in two base configurations: an AMD E-series or a second-generation Intel Core processor. The 11.6-inch laptop comes with a high-definition display and HP Beats Audio … Continue reading →

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Asus Eee PC 1015PX

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Diane Barrow

The netbook has been overshadowed by the new touchscreen tablet fever but when it comes to price, tablets still cannot beat the good old netbook. This 10.1-inch Asus Eee PC 1015PX netbook offers everything you need to surf the Web … Continue reading →

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Dell Alienware m14X

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Diane Barrow

This Dell Alienware m14X is probably the heaviest 14-inch laptop I have laid my hands on but its almost 3kg frame packs raw power and an excellent heat management system that is clearly designed for gamers. I would recommend going … Continue reading →

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HP Pavilion DV6 6105TX

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Diane Barrow

This HP Pavilion DV6 6105TX is the best machine I have seen so far. It has top-of-the-line specs in its class: a quad-core Intel Core i7-2630QM processor, a amazingly fast AMD Radeon 6770 graphics card, 4GB RAM and a BluRray … Continue reading →

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Asus N43SL Jay Chou Special Edition

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Diane Barrow

Intel Core i5-2410M 2.3GHz processor 4GB DDR3 memory 640GB hard drive Nvidia GeForce GT540M Windows 7 Home Premium Star power sells. At least that is what Asus hopes for this Asus N43SL Jay Chou Special Edition laptop co-designed with Taiwanese … Continue reading →

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Toshiba Qosmio F750 3-D

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Diane Barrow

Toshiba Qosmio F750 3-D Intel Core i7-2630QM 2.0GHz processor 8GB DDR3 memory Nvidia GeForce GT 540M with 2GB video memory 640GB hard drive with shock absorber We reviewed the Toshiba Qosmio F750 recently but it has been updated. It is … Continue reading →

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Dell Inspiron 13z

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Diane Barrow

Just 2.3cm-thick, this skinny Dell Inspiron 13z 13-inch widescreen laptop can be as light as 1.7kg. It is powered by the second-generation Intel core i3 processor and is available with up to 8GB of memory and a 320GB or 500GB … Continue reading →

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HP Envy 14 Beats

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Diane Barrow

Intel Core i7-2630QM 750GB hard disk 8GB DDR3 RAM 14.5-inch display Radeon HD6630M switchable graphic This is a well-built machine with most of the premium goodies you would expect from the much-loved Envy series. It has taken months for Hewlett-Packard … Continue reading →

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