Archive for January, 2007

January 14,2007

Toshiba Portege R400 Reviewed By CNET

Reviewing Toshiba’s first Windows Vista laptop, the Portege R400, CNET gives it 6.4 out of 10 rating (good) and writes, ” Portege R400 is a beautifully crafted convertible tablet that unfortunately is every bit as expensive as it looks. It won’t be available for purchase until January 30, 2007, with a base price of $2,599. […]

January 14,2007

Asus G1 Gaming Notebook Reviewed By Laptop Magazine

Reviewing Asus G1 gaming laptop, Laptop Magazine gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars and writes, “For all but the most hardcore gamer, the G1 provides an appealing mix of portability and performance at a reasonable price. If you’re one of the many mobile gamers who balks at paying an exorbitant price for a backbreaking […]

January 14,2007

Asus Lamborghini VX1 Reviewed By CNET

Reviewing Asus Lamborghini VX1, CNET gives it 6.9 out of 10 rating (good) and writes, “The target buyer of the Asus Lamborghini VX1 isn’t exactly looking to go incognito: The laptop’s bright yellow lid, with a shape evocative of a sports car’s spoiler, prominently features the Automobili Lamborghini logo. And the sports-car resemblance doesn’t end […]

January 15,2007

ASUS Announced The Next Generation Of The Lamborghini Series – The VX2

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS) today announced the next generation of the ASUS-Lamborghini notebook series – the VX2. The company has not unvealed specifications of the new series in its press release and writes, “Based on the latest Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology and Microsoft Windows Vista operation system, the handsome supernote offers brand new capabilities […]

January 16,2007

Dell Announced Its First Ruggedized Notebook

Dell today announced the Latitude ATG D620 (All-Terrain Grade), its first semi-rugged notebook computer for customers who work in tough environments. The Latitude ATG is now available in the U.S. and will be available in other Dell regions in the next couple weeks.
The Latitude ATG meets military standards for vibration, humidity and altitude MIL-STD 810F […]

January 18,2007

Lenovo 3000 C200 Reviewed By Laptop Magazine

Reviewing Lenovo 3000 C200, Laptop Magazine gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars and writes, “The Lenovo 3000 C200 is like a Dodge Omni with a Hemi dropped in: Sure, it’s got dual-core horsepower, but it still looks and feels like an economy car. Performance and battery life were good, but the graphics scores and […]

January 18,2007

Dell Latitude ATG D620 Reviewed By Laptop Magazine

Reviewing the Latitude ATG D620, first semi-rugged notebook from Dell, Laptop Magazine gives it 4 out of 5 stars rating and writes, “Muscling in on Toughbook territory, Dell has launched its first semi-rugged notebook, the Latitude ATG D620. With its sturdy case, data protection features, and ultrabright display, plus optional mobile broadband, this system should […]

January 18,2007

Two Limited Edition Dell XPS M1710 Gaming Notebooks Are Being Auctioned On eBay

ROUND ROCK, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Two limited edition Dell XPS M1710 gaming notebooks signed by Michael Dell, chairman of Dell, and Rob Pardo, the creator of World of Warcraft, are being auctioned on eBay.
They can be found at www.ebay.com/dellgaming. Proceeds will benefit Second Harvest, the nation’s largest charitable hunger-relief organization.
The two notebooks feature original artwork from […]

January 23,2007

Sony VAIO VGN-N130G Reviewed By Laptop Magazine

Reviewing Sony VAIO VGN-N130G, Laptop Magazine gives it 4 out of 5 stars rating and writes, “This dual-core, budget laptop has a sleek and simple design, and power under the hood. The Sony VAIO VGN-N130G proves that Apple isn’t the only company that can turn notebooks into design statements. Available in your choice of white, […]

January 23,2007

Dell Latitude ATG D620 Reviewed By CNET

Reviewing Dell Latitude ATG D620, CNET gives it 7.8 out of 10 rating (very good) and writes, “While broken, damaged, or otherwise banged-up systems are the bane of every laptop owner, rugged and semirugged systems (companies apply the terms loosely according to their own standards) are often hampered by limited configuration options and outdated parts. […]