Lenovo ThinkStation S20: Xeon Processors, Highly-Configurable
The Lenovo ThinkStation S20 follows well into the desktop tradition began by IBM, with a tool-free sturdy PC case and a neat internal layout. It fits in a powerful set of specs, along with superbly quiet operation and some green credentials (Energy Star rating and 50% recycled plastic). It comes with an option of Intel [...]
Dell Inspiron 545s: Slim Frame, Good Expansion, No HDMI
As far as desktops go, the Dell inspiron 545s offers an affordable PC with capable performance inside a slim and stylish tower chassis. At the $569 price, it is an immensely great home desktop option, with sufficiently more powerful specs than many boxes around the same price range. Despite the attractive frame, it is a [...]
Toshiba Satellite L305-S5955: 15.4-Inch And $350
A full-fledged 15.4-inch laptop for $350 is an enticing proposition. The Toshiba Satellite L305-S5955, which is exactly that, gets you a large viewing display and a full-size keyboard for the cost of a netbook. While it’s technically a laptop, this entry-level machine doesn’t really bring much more in processing power compared to a netbook. It [...]
Sony Vaio FW480J/T Review: A Solid, Multimedia Notebook
Sony’s line of Vaio laptops, especially those at the higher end of the price range, offer some of the most capable media playback you can find on portable computers. The Sony Vaio FW480J/T is one of the best machines in the FW line, offering Blu-ray playback, mid-range graphics and a sleek chassis. As a multimedia-centered [...]
Acer Aspire Timeline 3810T Review
Like many stylish laptops today, the Acer Aspire Timeline 3810T brings slim lines and light weight, combined with low-cost, energy-saving CPUs. Since those specs hardly set it apart from a bevy of similar machines currently in the market, Acer chose to market this particular model with a very attractive feature: eight hours of battery life. [...]
HP Mini 110 Review: A Cheaper, Bigger Mini 1000
HP Mini 110 As the budget-friendly version of one of the most popular netbooks in the US, the HP Mini 110 takes the same feature set from the Mini 1000 and slots it into a slightly larger package. At a $110 discount compared to its predecessor, it offers a compelling option for those who found [...]
MacBook Pro Review: Apple Gets Cheaper, Faster
Following Apple’s announcement at the WWDC, we now have three machines in the MacBook Pro line (both the original 15- and 17-inch notebooks, plus a 13-inch unit), all at prices that are more affordable than any Apple-branded computer has ever been. All three machines now house the same internal battery panel originally used in the [...]
Fujitsu M2010 Review: Lagging Way Behind
The Fujitsu M2010 represents the company’s late first entry into the growing netbook market. Marketed towards students, the device joins a long line of similar machines, which barely foster any differences beyond aesthetics as a result of Microsoft’s stringent limitations on the category. Sporting a bold and attractive design, the M2010 differentiates itself immediately, being [...]
ASUS Eee PC 1008HA Seashell Review
Even though they, for all intents and purposes, invented the current trend of netbooks, ASUS has not really created a stranglehold in the category. In fact, the company is continually stepping up its game in order to remain relevant on the market, churning out new products like there was no tomorrow. With the Eee PC [...]
Budget-Friendly Samsung R522 Laptop Review
Looking for a work-centric budget laptop from a well-known manufacturer? Machines from Samsung’s R-series typically fit the bill, including the recently released 15.6-inch R522. Overall build quality is impressive, with the hardwearing plastic case looking durable enough to withstand daily rigors. High-gloss outer lid, as with the rest of the R-series models we’ve seen, attracts [...]
