Laptops
In what appears to be a mistake or a jump of the gun by ASUS, they have seemingly published a list of specifications for one of its key notebooks that all but allude to the next generation of AMD's mobile processors. While we saw AMD toy with a new nomenclature for their Phoenix silicon (Ryzen 7040 series), it seems as though AMD is once again changing things around where their naming scheme for processors is concerned. The ASUS listing, which has now since been deleted, but as of writing is still available through Google's cache, highlights a model that is already in existence, the VivoBook S 16 OLED (M5606), but is listed with an unknown AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 170 processor. Which, based on...
Dell Studio 14z: Thin and Light Done Right
One of the most popular mobile form factors, thin and light laptops need to carefully balance features, performance, and design. The Dell Studio 14z is one of the better...
57 by Jarred Walton on 10/20/2009
The Highest-End Notebooks, 2009
Unlike desktops, it's not currently possible to get a notebook that wins every benchmark, but we have three of the fastest currently available notebooks and we'll show you where...
56 by Jarred Walton on 10/14/2009
MSI X610: Supersizing the Netbook?
Take one part netbook, one part MacBook Air, and add in some other ingredients… but what we want to know is, will it blend?
43 by Jarred Walton on 10/6/2009
Mobile Core i7 920XM, Clarksfield: Nehalem on-the-go
Core i7 officially migrates to the mobile market with today's launch of Clarksfield. If your current notebook isn't fast enough, perhaps this shiny new processor will help.
65 by Jarred Walton on 9/23/2009
OS Mobility Explored
What's the best OS for your laptop? Does your choice of operating system affect battery life? How does it affect overall performance? Today we have numbers showing just how...
107 by Jarred Walton on 9/21/2009
ASUS UL50Vt Preview: Factory Overclocked CULV Delivers 7 Hours of Battery Life
With all of the press on Intel's new Consumer Ultra Low Voltage processors we're not seeing much traction from the OEMs. ASUS attempts to break the mold as...
52 by Anand Shimpi & Laura Johnston on 9/14/2009
Browser Face-Off: Battery Life Explored
Many people have looked at web browser performance in one aspect or another, but does your choice of browser impact laptop battery life? Let's find out.
76 by Jarred Walton on 9/11/2009
Acer Aspire One 751h: NetbookSize++
Acer's Aspire One 751h bumps the screen size up to 11.6", along with changing the CPU and chipset to more power friendly versions. Fundamentally it's still a netbook, but...
31 by Jarred Walton on 9/3/2009
Gigabyte Booktop M1022: Merging Netbooks and Nettops
Gigabyte's latest netbook offering seeks for convergence between netbooks and nettops by including a docking station and a few other extras. We look at how well it meets the...
16 by Jarred Walton on 8/27/2009
ASUS Eee PC 1005HA: Refining the Netbook
ASUS created the netbook and they continue to innovate in that market. We look at the new 1005HA to see what it brings to the table.
43 by Jarred Walton on 8/20/2009
Gateway AMD and Intel Laptops, a Platform Analysis
How do AMD and Intel compare in the mobile market, particularly in entry-level offerings with integrated graphics? Gateway sent us two equivalent laptops and we provide a thorough investigation...
68 by Jarred Walton on 8/12/2009
AMD vs. Intel: Battery Life Investigated
How do Intel and AMD compare when it comes to mobile processors and battery life? Find out in our "apples-to-apples" comparison.
81 by Jarred Walton on 8/5/2009
Notebooks at Netbook Prices: How Low Can We Go?
Affordable laptops are everywhere with some costing as little as netbooks. We did some searching and compiled a list of sub-$500 laptops available, along with an analysis of what...
41 by Jarred Walton on 7/28/2009
MSI Wind U123 and ASUS 1000HE Show Netbook Evolution
The MSI Wind U123 and the ASUS 1000HE demonstrate where the hot netbook market is headed.
42 by Wesley Fink on 7/17/2009
ASUS W90Vp: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870... with CrossFire
ASUS sent us their W90Vp-A1 monster notebook, the current pinnacle of mobile ATI graphics solutions. There's plenty to like in this desktop replacement system, as well as a few...
27 by Jarred Walton on 5/29/2009
MSI GT627: Bringing Balance to the Force?
For most people, it's rarely a matter of simply choosing the fastest laptop currently available. They want a nice blend of performance and features at a reasonable price, and...
48 by Jarred Walton on 4/29/2009
Gateway P-7808u: to Quad or Not to Quad?
Following in the tradition of the P-6831 and the P-7811, the P-7808u FX is the latest "affordable gaming" laptop from Gateway, only it's not quite as affordable this time...
18 by Jarred Walton on 4/13/2009
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