Fujitsu LifeBook AH572 with Sandy Bridge & 3D Technology

Fujitsu LifeBook AH572 - 3D graphics technology is being widely developed. Not only used for the benefit of the film in theaters, but this technology started to spread to even have an LCD monitor to the laptop monitor already support 3D graphics. One of them you can see from the following Fujitsu products output.

Fujitsu back to show off with the launch laptop LifeBook AH572, which is touted to have 3D graphics capabilities. With 15.6-inch screen sizes and bundled with the toughness of Sandy Bridge Core Intel second-generation i-series (I5-2410M), this laptop has a memory capacity of 4GB (Maximum 8GB), DDR3, 500GB hard drive alone and have been using Intel integrated graphics HD 3000.

3D graphics capabilities owned laptops are supported by 3D technology XPOL filter, Blu-ray drive with 3D support Blu-ray. Coupled with the existence of dual 1.3 Megapixel camera that can be used to take pictures and record videos in 3D format. To be able to see the look of 3D on the screen, the laptop is also equipped with 3D glasses.

LifeBook AH572 is equipped with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with Wireless Display technology (Widi). Other features in it that you can find the HDMI, USB 3.0 port and SD memory card slot. With a separate keyboard with a numeric keyboard with 10 alphabet keys, the keyboard is also anti-spill water. With 6-cell battery lithium-ion batteries, laptop Fujitsu LifeBook AAH572 is reportedly priced with the price range around $ 999 USD.

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Asus U43Jc Review

Asus U43Jc Review -Themes go green, or back to nature seems to be selected when designing the Asus Bamboo Series notebook like this U43Jc model. Unlike the notebook in general that use synthetic plastic material or other material, this one Asus notebook covered with a layer made from bamboo.

Although not all parts of the chassis coated with bamboo, but the selection of this material will reduce the use of environmentally friendly material that is less or more difficult to be recycled such as aluminum or other material.

Specifications and Features
Asus offers three models namely U53Jc Bamboo Series notebook, U43Jc, and U33Jc. Everything supports the latest Intel processors ranging from Pentium Dual Core, Core to Core i7 i3 with DDR3 memory up to 4GB via two memory slots are available. But only U43Jc are present in the Indonesian market.

Significant differences among the three which is the size of the screen. U53Jc measuring 15.6 inches, U43Jc 14 inches, while U33Jc size of 13.3 inches. Although different sizes, all three sailing LED backlit which supports a resolution of 1366x768 (16:9 ratio and support HD resolution).

Asus U43JcUntuk multimedia comfort, GeForce 310M embedded Intel GMA complement the existing HD. As for the audio side, users are spoiled with SRS Premium Sound audio-based and optical drives Multi DVD or Blu-ray drive. Here are brief specs Asus U43Jc:
Asus U43Jc
- Display 14 "16:9 HD (1366x768) LED backlit
- CPU & Chipset Intel Core i7 620M (2.66 GHz up to 3.33 GHz), Mobile Intel Express HM55
1066MHz DDR3 memory up to 4GB (2x SODIMM)
- Connectivity 802.11b/g/n WLAN
- Storage SATA 2.5 "320GB - 640GB 5400/7200rpm
- Camera : 2 megapixel
- Audio SRS Premium Sound

Input / Output

VGA, 2 USB 2.0, LAN, Audio, Card Reader, HDMI
4400/5600 mAh Battery 8 cell Whrs 63/84
6 cell 4400 mAh 47 Whrs
Dimensions 344 x 241 x 220-318mm
Weight 2.14 Kg (with 6 cell battery)
Operating system Windows 7 Ultimate, Professional, or Home Premium
Warranty 1 year

In U43Jc, Asus provides a technology called Super Hybrid Engine (SHE). This technology is claimed to be able to boost processor performance up to 11 percent or can be to save battery life for notebook can be used up to 10.5 hours.

Trial
Asus U43Jc chiclet keyboard design but quite 'bouncy' when used. The entire surface until the touchpad palmrest wrapped bamboo layer also makes the notebook is pleasing to the eye.

Asus U43JcSayangnya, when we try, this notebook touchpad is comfortable to wear. Quite long time we need time to adjust to how to use this notebook touchpad. It may be that this is also a reason why Asus also includes a bamboo-coated mouse on packing U43Jc sales.

While working, Nvidia's technology-supported Optimus allows users to switch easily between Intel's integrated graphics to save energy or Nvidia chip is also available to boost the graphics performance.

We charge the Asus U43Jc with 6 cell battery up to full. After that, use the option of performance and maximum brightness, we carry this notebook to various activities. Working with Office applications, enjoying music, browsing, email, instant messaging, and streaming video over Wi-Fi connection we're doing with this notebook. As a result, the available battery capable of supplying power to about 3 hours 45 minutes.

For information, the time this article was derived, Asus U43Jc marketed at a price of U.S. $ 1,209

Pros:
- High-performance processors and graphics
- Features a full multimedia

Deficiency
- Users need to adapt to this notebook touchpad

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SAMSUNG 9 SERIES NOTEBOOK

We’ve not really seen any response from PC manufacturers that comes close to Apple’s wafer-thin Macbook Air, but at least Samsung is pushing things in the right direction with their delightful 9 series thin and light notebook. With a second generation 1.4 GHz Core i5 Processor and 128 GB SSD storage, it weighs in at just over 1.3 kg thanks in part to its Duralumin body. Yummy.

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Asus Eee PC 1215P Review

Asus Eee PC 1215P Review - Netbook with Intel's dual core Atom processor N550 has increasingly spreads in the Indonesian market. One is Eee PC 1215P, compact portable computer products made by Asus.
Unlike the netbook in general that uses up to 10-inch screen, Asus offers a bigger screen, 12 inches.
In terms of processors, compared to a netbook using the Atom previous series, a netbook with Intel Atom processor N550 has a better performance, but with lower power consumption. In addition, the platform also supports the Atom N550 DDR3 memory which is more energy efficient.
Specifications and Features Technically, the Eee PC has a processor and memory 1215P which is powerful enough to run various multimedia applications. Unfortunately, in terms of graphic, product was only amplified by technology, Intel GMA 3150.
Asus Eee PC 1215PMeski enough to do activities such as streaming video, but application to run high-definition graphics are more intense, its performance is only adequate.
In fact, 12-inch screen with 16:9 aspect ratio that is used already supports HD resolution (1280x720 pixels) for optimal resolution LED screen technology this netbook is WXGA 1366x768 pixels. Here are the technical specifications of the Asus Eee PC 1215P. Asus Eee PC 1215P

• Display : 12.1 "LED backlight WXGA (1366x768) 
• CPU & Chipset : Intel Atom Pineview N550 (1.5 GHz, 1MB L2) 
• DDRIII Memory : 1GB SO-DIMM (Max 2GB) 
• Connectivity : WLAN 802.11b/g/n @ 2.4GHz (2), Bluetooth3.0 
• Storage : 250GB / 320GB HDD + 500GB Eee Storage 
• Camera : 0.3 M pixel camera 
• Audio : Hi-Definition Audio CODEC, Stereo Speakers 
• Input / Output : VGA, 3xUSB 2.0 LAN, Audio, Card Reader 
• Battery : 6-cell Li-ion, up to 8 hours 
• Dimensions : 96 x 203 x 23 millimeters 
• Weight : 1.45 Kg (with battery) 
• Operating system :  Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Basic, or Windows 7 Starter
• Warranty : 1 year

This netbook users can use either the Windows 7 operating system offered by the series of Starter, Home Basic or Home Premium. Interestingly, if there is damage to the operating system, just press F9 and then select the recovery option, the operating system will be restored to new condition as when purchased.
Trial Size 12-inch netbook which also makes the touchpad or the palm rest area becomes wider. When working, the keyboard provided chiclet feels comfortable enough to be pressed. Unfortunately, not so with the buttons on the touchpad which feels harder than the average.
Asus Eee PC 1215PDari side storage capacity, Asus provides a capacity of 250 or 320GB hard drive on this product. Although already quite large, the user remains entitled to the extra storage capacity of 500GB that is larger, although not physically installed on the netbook.
Additional storage is provided online. That is, users who need a place to store data on a server Asus can do on the internet. This service is suitable for those who have high mobility to enjoy the so-called cloud computing.
When tested, we change the power management options to the position of maximal performance. After that, the condition of the battery is fully charged, we use this netbook to work non-stop with Office applications, surf the internet, send email, instant messaging, and streaming video via WiFi.
In the experiment with these settings, the battery can supply power up to 4.5 hours. That is, if the method is not an intensive use of your computer, battery on a netbook is able to survive more than that.
Netbook officially that has been present in the Indonesian market since early last December it was available at a price of U.S. $ 369 or about Rp3, 29 million.
Excess - Dual-core processor, better performance - The screen supports HD resolution
Deficiency - Less than the maximum graphics performance

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Eee PC Seashell Karim Rashid

Asus computer manufacturers introduced the latest variant of the Eee PC Eee PC Karim Rashid Mussel Collection (1008P) which features the latest technology that was inspired by the figure of a world's best designer Karim Rashid.

ASUS claims 1008P is very contemporary and nostalgic value, netbook, netbook is more riveting, more and more across, and is designed for young trendsetters keep mobile luxury for everyone.

Karim Rashid Eee PC ASUS Mussel Collection reflects a commitment to designing products that appeal to all five human senses, with an emphasis on appearance and touch.

e PC ™ Mussel Collection Karim Rashid is equipped with a stunning design that includes the LED-backlit screen with no frame size 10.1 "and chiclet ergonomic keyboard.

The beauty of blended perfectly with the calculations. With the latest Intel ® Atom ™ CPU N450, netbook is energy efficient, which works with energy management technologies from ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine, which powered the battery 6 hours for each charge.

Eee PC ™ Mussel Collection Karim Rashid also offers quick access to the Internet thanks to the Express Gate, an additional operating system that can boot up in seconds.

Get it soon, available on your near stores.

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Mini Hp 311

Are you looking for netbook which is looks more impressive? while you can use to surfing the Web, checking e-mail, editing documents, and watching standard-def video. Here is Mini Hp 311 which is powered by an Intel Atom N280 processor, which runs at 1.66GHz, and 1GB of DDR3 system memory. You can easily view Web pages and documents without having to scroll because Mini Hp 311 display in 11.6 inch and has resolution of 1366 x 768.

Mini Hp 311 also has the glossy display which is has excellent horizontal viewing angles, and make you see the screen clearly from nearly 90 degrees to either side, though tilting the screen forward resulted in a rather quick image reversal. The screen also doesn’t sit too high when opened, so then will make you more convenient if you are use on planes or trains, where conditions are cramped. Beside all that, this Mini Hp 311 has both VGA and HDMI connections for hooking up to a larger display, designed with three USB 2.0, a normal headphone, mic sockets and a multi card reader. Also if you want to get connection to internet, Mini Hp 311 completed by networking which comes courtesy of Wi-Fi b/g and Ethernet, with Bluetooth also thrown in. Then get it soon!

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Sony Vaio CR Review: Fill Your Day

Nowaday notebook is not only functioning as ordinary computing peripheral, but also as the medium for showing self identity. At least, the notebook which you bought and use in the public should be able to show whom yourself exactly.

And if you are dynamic and fun person, try to look Sony Vaio CR Series. Like you, we also directly allured with courageous and fun colors. There is gallant Aroma Black color, motivate Blazing Red, modis Indigo Blue, romantic Luxury Pink, and grace Pure White. Whatever is your character, the line of Vaio CR Series notebook ready to assist shows it.

Segmented for young man, Vaio CR is not only relies on its great looks. Because young people close to music world, Sony planted nice multimedia feature in this CR series. One of them is the ability to implements the multimedia application - music and video- without booting to operating system. Its setting is also made easy because multimedia panel which put down at bottom of touchpad.

Sony Vaio CR series is 14,11 inchs and 2,5 kgs weight notebook class. This Notebook can be classified as Santa Rosa generation Centrino, can be looks from the usage of Intel T7100 (1,8 GHZ) processor and Intel 965GM chipset. Both component job is assisted by 1GB memory and ATI Mobility Radeon x2300 graphic card. While for data storage, added harddisk 100GB and DVD writer.

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Hp Compaq 6910p: Corporate Chic To Go

In a crowded field of identical business laptop, this 5.1-pound system still stands out. The thin-and-light Compaq 6910p has enough connectivity options and power to keep you in business wherever you go.

The 6910p exudes conservative style, while its magnesium-alloy frame ensures durability. It comes with a touchpad and a pointing stick, the latter a little too rigid for comfortable use. The keyboard and mouse buttons am pleasantly quiet.

Despite the 6910p light weight, HP didn’t skimp on its features, which include a built-in DVD/CD-RW drive, three USB ports, a FireWire port, and an S-Video port. HP also threw in a fingerprint reader and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for security.

The system’s numerous connectivity options are outstanding for a small, portable system. The 6910p integrates a Verizon EV-DO Rev A modem in addition to Cingular’s HSDPA antenna and SIM card, plus draft 802.11n support and an Ethernet port.

The 6910p is no slouch in the performance department, either. The unit integrates the latest Intel dual-core processor with full support for the Centrino Duo’s 800-MHz front-side bus and power saving capability. Thanks to its 2GB of system memory, the 6910p came in even with the competition on the SYSmark 2007 Preview performance tests. The integrated graphics are fine for casual work and gaming: they also help conserve battery life. And although the 55-Wh battery may seem small, it man-aged to last an impressive 3 hours playing a DVD.

The 6910p is one of the lighter 14-inch corporate systems available, and its good features and fast performance parts should help keep downtime to a minimum.

Price range
Hp Compaq 6910p: $1,849

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Lenovo 3000 V200: The ThinkPad’s Budget Sibling

Lenovo has cleverly positioned its latest ultraportable as a more budget-conscious version of the ThinkPad X60 (Vista). To appeal to business users, the V200 offers two compelling features: a built-in DVD burner and a $1,399 starting price. In addition, its standard-voltage processor and Centrino Duo chipset plus 2GB of RAM make the V200 almost as fast as its ThinkPad siblings.

Somewhat heavy for an ultraportable, the V200 weighs in at 4.3 pounds. It boasts a 12- inch widescreen (the X60 has a standard screen). It lacks Lenovo’s TrackPoint pointing stick, but the keyboard is sweet. When it comes to looks, the silver chassis is fairly generic- what’s important is what’s inside.

The 160GB hard drive and DVD burner are nice touches, but Lenovo could have done better with features. There are only two USB ports, and other connectivity options are limited. What it lacks in features, though, the V200 makes up for in performance. It handles multimedia particularly well, turning in impressive scores on the SYSmark 2007 Preview Overall benchmark as well as on our Photoshop and video-encoding tests. The unit’s 56-Wh battery yields decent battery life: It lasted 2 hours 39 minutes on our DVD rundown test.

The lenovo 3000 V200 is an affordable, powerful alternative for those who aren’t ready to spend ThinkPad money but are intent on buying a Lenovo laptop.

Price range
Lenovo 3000 V200: $1,399

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Acer Travelmate 6291: A Bare-Bones Ultraportable

For frequent business travelers, the Acer TravelMate 6291 offers a borderline ultraportable that caters to business people who rarely stay in one place, yet it falls well within the budget constraints of most companies. Still, at this price, you’re not going to get the latest Intel components, more than 1GB of RAM (we recommend 2GB in order to handle Vista's more demanding features), or great battery life.

What the 6291’s plain magnesium-alloy chassis loses in style, it gains in durability, portability and cost-effectiveness. At 4.5 pounds, it’s on the heavy end for an ultraportable. The unit boasts a built-in optical drive, and its 12-inch widescreen allows for a full size keyboard, like that of the ThinkPad X60.

Acer does a good job of integrating features- the 6291 has three USB ports and a FireWire port, plus S-Video out and VGA-out (rare among ultraportables). One notable omission is integrated WAN, which is understandable given the price, but a cellular modem should at least be an option,

The 6291’s performance wouldn’t have been so disappointing if Acer hadn’t skimped on memory. The 1,6-GHz Intel Core 2 DuoT5500 processor isn’t the latest or greatest, but at least it can handle Vista, unlike the unit’s measly 1GB of RAM. That memory deficiency can be crippling for applicalions such as Adobe Photoshop or even a Web browser. Even worse, the system’s battery life is abysmal, lasting little more than an hour and a half on our DVD battery run-down test.

Despite its performance drawback, the Acer TravelMate 6291 is an attractive basic business laptop that gives you tremendous portability and an excellent pricer.

Price range
Acer Travelmate 6291: $1,100

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ASUS U1F: An LED-Lit Ultraportable

The ASUS U1F is a sweet ultraportable with awesome picture quality and an innovative design. It’s a traveler’s delight, packing a lot of appealing features, but one thing you’ll miss is an optical drive.

Thanks to LED backlighting, the U1F’s 11.1-inch screen looks magnificent. Digital photos and even YouTube videos look amazing under low light. However, the screen is very sensitive to glare coming from any light source above you. ASUS uses a magnesium-aluminum alloy in its frame to protect the screen, which is only 5mm (0.2 inches) thick.

The small form factor presents challenges to ultraportable manufacturers. It’s unfortunate that ASUS didn’t integrate an optical drive, as Panasonic, Toshiba, and Sony have managed to do on similar lightweight systems. (See the review of Sony’s VAIO VGN-TZ150N, page 50.) Another nit is that the U1F runs a weak ultra-low-voltage (ULV) 1.06-GHz Intel Core Duo U2400 processor, which hampers performance. Also, its hard drive spins at just 4,200 rpm.

The keyboard is a bit unwieldy, though the leather on the palm rests is a nice touch. The touchpad is responsive, but the mouse buttons were difficult to press. The U1F has four USB ports, rare on such a small system, and adds a FireWire port, an ExpressCard slot, and a 4-in-1 card reader.

The U1F has a peculiar RAM configuration. It comes with 1.5GB of memory (a 512MB and a 1GB module), enough to run Windows Vista Business. Still, I’d have liked to see a full 2GB of RAM.

Good battery life is just one of the things we like in this 2.7-pound wonder. The battery lasted 2 hours 48 minutes running a DVD; you’d probably get 5 to 6 hours on more basic tasks. I’d like the U1F better, though, with an integrated optical drive and a little more power.

Price
ASUS U1F: $2,100 street

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Sony VAIO VGN-TZ150N: Laptop’s Beauty Is Only Skin-Deep

Laptop manufacturers are putting their focus on design these days, and they’ve come out with some amazingly sleek and sexy creations. This is fine—as long as they don’t forget that performance and features are an important part of the mix. The Sony VAIO VGN-TZ150N epitomizes elegance. It’s a featherweight (2.7-pound) ultraportable with a gorgeous, LED-enhanced screen, a raised keyboard, and a durable carbon-fiber frame. Too bad that Sony hasn’t paid equal attention to what’s beneath the snazzy exterior. If you need a system to keep you productive, you’ll run into a few snags with this one.

The TZ150N has some top-notch features: LED backlighting that makes viewing the 11.1-inch screen a joy, a dual-layer DVD burner, a Sprint EV-DO Rev A modem—and a webcam, which, as far as I know, is unique in a system weighing less than 3 pounds.

Not so hot is the 1.06-GHz ultra-low-voltage (ULV) Intel Core 2 Duo U7500 processor; nor does it help that the system comes with only 1GB of RAM. (You’ll want to double that to do justice to Windows Vista Business.) Then there’s the hard drive. Although its capacity (100GB) is adequate, it spins at only 4,200 rpm. Worse, the system is loaded with bloatware: no less than 30 VAIO apps, plus lots of trial ware such as Corel Snapfire, Microsoft Office 2007, and Norton Internet Security.

One advantage to the TZ150N’s low power is that it extends battery life. The unit lasted almost 4 hours (3:47) playing back a DVD, which translates into roughly 6 or 7 hours’ worth of more routine tasks. But long battery life doesn’t make up for feeble components, especially considering that the TZ150N carries the price tag of a luxury item.

Price
Sony VAIO VGN-TZ150N: $2,299 direct

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Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (LED)

The MacBook Pro may not represent a remarkable upgrade in visuals or design, but the most compelling improvements are within. Now that Apple has included components from Intel's newly launched Santa Rosa platform in its latest MacBook Pro 15-inch (LED), the gap between the MacBook and the MacBook Pro has widened. More specifically the MacBook Pro 15-inch (LED) is 21 percent faster than the MacBook 13-inch (Core 2 Duo T7200), according to their respective SYSmark 2007 Preview overall scores.

The LED backlighting technology featured in the Pro 15-inch (LED) doesn’t slim down the screen as it did other laptops, but, at 1 inch thick, the new MacBook Pro is still the trimmest 15-inch Laptop out there. The visual improvement from the LED screen is hardly noticeable; photos on an older lamp-lit MacBook Pro actually show better contrast. But combined with better power management, the LED display leads to longer battery life: I estimate 3 to 4 hours when running everyday tasks.

The keyboard and mouse buttons still work well together, and the iSight camera’s picture quality is phenomenal compared with Windows PC webcam. Heat management has also been improved: Temperatures now range from 92 to 96º F; in the MacBook Pro 15-inch (Core 2 Duo), they rose above 100º F.

Gains in Performance from the Santa Rosa platform and the new nVidia Geforce 8600M GT graphics chipset make the MacBook Pro 15-inch (LED) a powerful gaming machine as well. And the improved hardware and battery usage are strong assets. The total package warrants our Editors’ Choice and may convince some non-MacBook pro owners to give it a try. The line is due for a design upgrade in January, though, so current MacBook Pro owners may do well to wait.

Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (LED): $1.999 direct

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Toshiba Satellite P205-S6237: Bargain Laptop Colossus

Looking for a 17-inch laptop that’s under a grand? The Toshiba Satellite P205-S6237 fills the bill. It joins the Aver Aspire 9300-5005 as one of the few sub-$1,000 17-inch systems we've tested. At 7.3 pounds, though, the Toshiba is not only lighter than the Acer but also performs better.

One reason is the processor. Whereas Acer went with a slower dual-core AMD processor, Toshiba used a 1.73-GHz Intel Core 2 Due T2080, which gave the S6237 a significant performance edge. It ran through Photoshop scripts there times as fast as the Acer, though still at a so-so 2 minutes 4 seconds. And despite its integrated graphics (versus the Acer's discrete graphics), the S6237 posted 3D gaming test scores that fell only a bit short of the Acer's.

The S6237 has four USB ports and a FireWire port; VGA-out, S-Video, and a 4-in-l card reader. Its dual-layer DVD burner supports LabelFlash disc labeling, which is similar to HP's LightScribe.

The S6237's in middling components-especially the RAM-could use some upgrading. But at this bargain price, the S6237 is a very respectable system.

Toshiba Satellite P205-S6237: $999

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Alienware Area-51 M9750: Top of the Gaming Heap

Gamers take note: a hot new Alienware rig has landed. Its styling is subtle yet unearthly, avoiding a flashy point job in favor of a Stealth Black design that Batman would love. Despite its modest appearance, it packs the oomph needed to obliterate your gaming opponents, and it doubles as a mean multimedia machine. It'll cost you nearly five grand, but that’s par for a system of its class.

The m9750 has the hardware to generate high frame rates. Its Intel Core 2 Duo T7600 is fast (2.33 GHz), though the m9750 doesn't yet support Intel's latest Centrino Duo platform. Graphics power comes from two nVidia GeForce Go7950 GTX cards yoked in an SLI configuration. The m9750 sizzled on our 3D gaming tests, beating out other recent gaming laptops on nearly every one.

This unit is one of the most media-rich gaming laptops around. It has dual 16OGB hard drives in a RAID 0 array, and its connections consist of three audio ports for speakers, an optical-out port for digital audio for home theaters, and S-Video-in and DVI-D ports. Also included is a standard NTSC (alas, not HD) TV tuner and a swivel 1.3-megapisel wcbcam. The keyboard is quite responsive, though the mouse buttons were barely usable.

The m9750 has a frame made of a sturdy magnesium alloy composite and comes with a 17-inch glossy widescreen with 1,920-by-1,200 resolution. At 9.2 pounds, the unit is lighter than most competing systems. But since its 96-Wh battery lasted a mere 1 hour 15 minutes on our DVD rundown test, you won't want to take this rig far from an electrical outlet.

With its sleek, understated styling, power packed components (which produce gaming scores to match), and abundant media features, the Alienware Area-51 m9750 is a system to be reckoned with. It unseats the Dell XPS M1710 as the Editors' Choice for gaming laptops.

Alienware Area-51 M9750: $4.708

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Lenovo ThinkPad R61: A newly Graceful ThinkPad

Not long ago, R-series ThinkPad’s were regarded as value-oriented, general-purpose machines for their bulkier builds and standard-size screens, but the new R61 changes that perception. With its new widescreen and media-friendly features, it's a nice, affordable solution if you want the ThinkPad experience and can do without Wireless WAN and discrete graphics.

The 5.4-pound LenovoThinkPad R61offers either a 14-inch or a 15.4-inch widescreen, at 1,440-by-900 or 1,280-by-800 resolution. You can upgrade to a 15.4-inch, 1,680-by-1.050 screen. For the first time, Lenovo lets you add a 1.3-megapixel webcam. But the mainstream focus means that the R61 lacks extra networking features like Wireless WAN and Centrino Pro.

Thanks in part to the Centrino Duo platform, the R61's SYSmark 2007 Preview overall scores edged out those of the similarly configured Dell Latitude D630.The Lenovo's Photoshop scores, helped by the 2GB of RAM, kept the competition at bay.

The ThinkPad R61 gets a much-needed makeover. It went from a conservative ugly duckling to inheriting screen options from ThinkPad Z- series and the grace of the T61 Widescreen.

Lenovo ThinkPad R61: $1.768

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Gateway C-120X: A Pint-Size Tablet PC

Gateway’s flagship convertible tablet PC has a little brother now. The 12-inch widescreen Gateway C-12OX is a pint-sized, low-powered machine that you can actually stand and write with, although performance isn’t where it ought to be for a tablet of this size.

At 4.8 pounds, the Vista-savvy C-12OX is nearly half a pound heavier than the Editors’ Choice Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet (4.4 pounds) - largely because of its integrated optical drive and high-resolution 1,280-by-800 screen. The Wacom digitizer pen has a generic grip, but the overall writing experience on this tablet is good. Most other features are standard; however, there’s a DVD burner.

Though its 2GB of RAM is enough to tackle Vista, it's not enough to make up for the slow 1.06-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ULV U7500 processor. Also, the four-cell battery's life is unimpressive, posting a measly 1 hour 40 minutes on our DVD rundown test.

The C-120X’s price is on a par with offerings form Fujitsu and Lenovo, which have better components and features. Alas, its performance numbers just don’t live up to its cool design.

Gateway C-120X: $1.808

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The recent refresh of Dell’s laptop line, done in part to integrate Intel's new Centrino Duo (Santa Rosa) chipset, has been a bit. One high point is the XPS M1330, which has unseated the Lenovo thinkPad X60 (Vista) as our new Editors' Choice for ultraportables. It's the sum total of everything that's cutting-edge in the ultraportable market today.

Dell has packed a generous feature set into the system’s sleek, crimson-covered chassis. This include a 160GB hard drive, a slot-loading DVD burner, and a 0.3-megapixel webcam. A Media Center remote fits into the ExpressCard slot.The system has a FireWire port and two jacks for sharing headphones.

This ultraportable comes with a 2.0-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 CPU- a full-voltage processor typically found on mainstream systems - and 2GB of RAM. Thanks to nVidia's GeForce 8400M GS discrete graphics, which support DirectX 10 as well as HDCP, the M1330 achieved good scores on 3DMark 06, Prey, and Company of Heroes, where it easily outperformed the Lenovo ThinkPad X60 (Vista). Its 2D multimedia scores (Photoshop CS2, Windows Media Encoder, Cinebench 9.5) were also exceptional. A 13.3-inch screen provides excellent color contrast, thanks to LED backlighting.

At 3.9 pounds, the M1330's base model (with a four-cell battery) comes in just below the 4-pound limit that defines a tree ultraportable. A nine- cell battery increases the weight to 4.7 pounds; using the larger battery, the M1330 lasted 3 hour 23 minutes when playing a DVD movie. On routine computing tasks, it should last more than 5 hours.

In the M1330, Dell has merged the best from other ultraportables with some brand- new technologies for a breakthrough improvement. It's a bit heavy for its class, especially with a nine- cell battery, but many will find the longer battery life well worth the extra weight.

Dell XPS M1330: $2.200

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Macbook 13-inch (Core 2 Duo T7200): Faster Macbook at the Same Price

Apple has a knack for making a good thing even better. The 13-inch was already a crowd pleaser. The latest version moves to a 2.0 GHz processor, adding a larger (80GB) hard drive and more RAM (1GB) while keeping the price in check. (Still, you'll want to add another gig of RAM, which at $175 doesn't come cheap.) It doesn't include the new and faster Intel chipset (aka Santa Rosa) that the MacBook Pros offer, but that won't detract from your experience.

The screen is suitable for novice video and photo editors, as is the iLife '06 suite. The MacBook has a sweet keyboard and comes with two USB ports (it could use still more), plus a FireWire port and DVI-I Video out. You even get draft 802.11n wireless support. Battery-wise, I got a healthy 2 hours 37 minutes playing a DVD movie. The main drawback is that you can't upgradc the DVD/CD-RW drive to a DVD burner.

This laptop is not a compelling upgrade if you already have a MacBook, but it's a good start for first-time buyers.

Apple Macbook 13-inch (Core 2 Duo T7200): $1,099

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Sony VAIO VGN- SZ370P: Ultraportable Powerhouse

Makers of ultraportables are in a perpetual race to pack more into an ever-shrinking space. The Sony VAIO VGN-SZ370P is a classic case of Miniaturization meeting power, as it loads a high-performance processor and discrete graphics (plus a dual-layer DVD drive) into its 3.8-pound frame.

Performance-wise the SZ370P is strong. It runs a standard-voltage, 2-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 and comes with 2GB of RAM. The SZ37OP’s 13.3-inch XBrite screen is about an inch larger than that of most ultraportables, and its optical drive can burn up to 8.5 GB of data onto a dual-Layer disc.

The SZ370 includes a clever solution to the "speed versus battery life" dilemma that laptop makers-and buyer-face. It delivers both, though only one at a time. Sony loaded two different graphics chipsets, nVidia’s GeForce Go 7400 discrete card and Intel’s integrated GMA 950 graphics, into the SZ370P. A switch labeled "speed" and “stamina" lets you choose which chipset to run. (A downside is that you’ll need to reboot after each setting change.) Punching "speed” runs the nVidia card for smoother and faster3D transitions in gaming, in viewing high definition videos, and in AutoCAD work. It also pulls the battery life down to 1 hour 53 minutes. Hit “stamina” you lose some performance, but the battery lasts much longer (2:43 on our DVD rundown test). The standard battery is 58 Wh; you can buy an 87-Wh battery for $299.

The carbon fiber material surrounding the frame feels a bit hollow and isn't as tough as the metals found on the Lenovo ThinkPad X60 (Vista) or the Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5. I don't like the mushy keyboard, either. Despite these nits, the SZ370, s combination of light weight, power, and that built-in DVD burner makes it a must-consider if you're shopping for an ultraportable.

Sony VAIO VGN- SZ370P: $2,080

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