Archive for December, 2007

Intel GMA X3100 Graphics Performance Review

Monday, December 24th, 2007
The performance of Intel's GMA X3100 is a question on a lot of peoples' minds, at least if our forums here are any indication. And why shouldn't people be curious? The GMA X3100 is the most common integrated graphics option found in notebooks sold in retail stores. If you're buying Intel, odds are pretty good you're buying a GMA X3100. That said, is this integrated graphics option any good for gaming?

News Bits: Nvidia 8800M-GTX Reviewed, Asus Eee PC Touchscreen

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007
  • Nvidia 8800M-GTX 512MB reviewed & benchmarked
  • Asus Eee PC touchscreen mod
  • Dell partners with Tesco in European retail agreement
  • Lenovo ThinkPad R61 User Review

    Saturday, December 22nd, 2007
    The solid ThinkPad R61 remains an excellent bargain for notebook users looking for a durable and dependable workhorse that won't break the bank. Take a look and see if this cornerstone of Lenovo's lineup lives up to one user's expectations.

    AMD Versus Intel Mobile Processor Review

    Friday, December 21st, 2007
    Is your perfect notebook equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor or an AMD Turion 64 X2? We placed these two dual core titans in a cage match to the death to see who came out the winner. The answer might surprise you.

    News Bits: Asus Eee PC 2G Surf, Samsung 320GB Notebook HD, Dell Vostro 1200

    Friday, December 21st, 2007
  • $300 Asus Eee PC 2G Surf now available
  • Samsung ships 320GB 2.5-inch hard drive
  • Dell introduces Vostro 1200 ultraportable
  • Last Minute Gift Ideas for Laptop Lovers

    Thursday, December 20th, 2007
    For those of us who like to wait until the last minute to get our shopping done or still need a few little things to make that Christmas gift perfect, check out these deals. There are so many accessories available for notebooks that the little things get overlooked. Not this year though because we have a great list of stocking stuffers for your laptop lover.

    Toshiba Satellite Pro A210 Review

    Thursday, December 20th, 2007
    Toshiba just released the Satellite Pro series notebook line, which is a toned down business version of their popular Satellite models. Some of the key changes include the loss of the glossy cover, black instead of silver keyboard, and the loss of some quick access media keys. Overall the notebook is basically the same as its fancier brothers, but with a smaller pricetag for small businesses. Let's take a closer look.

    HP Updates Notebooks For The Holidays

    Wednesday, December 19th, 2007
    Just in time for those last-minute Christmas shoppers, HP has updated their entire notebook lineup. Blu-Ray, new dedicated graphics options and designs are just the beginning. Take a look after the jump.

    Gateway M-6824 User Review

    Wednesday, December 19th, 2007
    It's not easy to find a notebook with a Core 2 Duo processor, dedicated graphics, 3GB of RAM and HDMI support for less than $1,000. But Gateway managed to do it with the M-6824. Is this budget powerhouse really as impressive as it sounds? One user takes a closer look.