It’s difficult to pick out a winner in the mid-range notebook category when the majority of the options available all have the same specs. The Dell Inspiron 14z at least tries to distinguish itself from the rest of the pack with a partly aluminum body that should cut down a bit on the weight and […]
The Dell Inspiron 14z conjures up images of insane gaming performance while on the go… while that’s a mighty tall task to ask of any notebook that fits into the 14″ category it’s capable of some moderate gaming itch scratching. The machine and its Intel Core i5-2430M processor and its Intel HD Graphics pair up […]
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It’s tempting to go with a notebook that offers everything you need at a low price but the Lenovo IdeaPad Y570 notebook fits in a couple of things you want as well for just a bit more. The Intel Core i5-2410M powered device comes prepped with an NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M GPU which will make gaming a […]
Read more Lenovo IdeaPad Y570 offers an alternative to the entry level notebook
The ASUS G74SX gaming notebook is a prime example on why you it’s always a good idea to pick a target and aim for it. The company has manage to craft a machine that can be fitted with an Intel Core i7 2630QM processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics for potent gaming performance wherever you […]
Laptops like the ASUS A53T rarely come about since they break the mold in so many ways. There’s its quad core APU, which goes by the name of AMD A6-3400M, and a discrete Radeon HD 6650M graphics card that pair up inside of its 15.6″ confines in a mobile CrossFireX frenzy. It disappoints a bit […]
Toshiba’s Portégé Z830 Ultrabook notebook has gone on a bit of a slimming regimen, or at least we’d be envious if it hadn’t, in order to squeeze into its sub 2.5 pound 0.63 inch frame. Yes it’s sharp and sleek but it manages to pack in a 13 inch display, LED back lit keyboard, and a […]
Read more Toshiba Portégé Z830 Ultrabook Notebook is slim and speedy
AMD’s early Fusion chips are creating a bit of a problem for portable manufacturers since it offers great graphics performance but middle of the road CPU performance so you’ll be seeing them pop up into souped up netbooks or somewhat watered down notebooks. The MSI X-Slim X370 Notebook fills an interesting void with its 13.4″ display […]
The mid-range notebook space is in a state of flux with plenty of models sporting exceedingly capable processors but horrific graphics solutions while AMD’s Fusion chips comes along and flips the script with a beefy integrated graphics core but middle of the pack CPU performance. MSI’s CR650 is the latest entry into the Fusion powered […]
The perfect balance of features is a difficult thing to achieve in the laptop market especially when you consider the number of options there are for processors and graphics chips. Samsung’s R580 promises to stay humble with its selection of mid-range graphics and CPU options. That’s not to say it’ll be a slouch on the […]
Read more Samsung R580 Notebook keeps it all middle of the road
Normally all of that tweaking and overclocking is best left to enthusiasts…on their desktop machines… but MSI has worked their magic on their new FX700 and FR700 notebooks which can boost the system’s performance at the touch of a button. The two models sport Intel Core i5 processors and 17.3″ LED backlit displays which should […]
Read more MSI FX700 and FR700 come with their very own turbo buttons
It’s a scary thing trying to be different from the crowd. People might not “get” what you’re trying to go for so you spend more time explaining your new style than reaping its benefits. The Lenovo Z560 notebook won’t stand out in the sea of other 15.6″ laptops with its rounded edges and glossy look […]
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