Laptops
Although Low Power DDR(LPDDR) memory has played a pivotal role in reducing PC laptop power usage, the drawback to the mobile-focused memory has always been its tight signaling and power delivery requirements. Designed to be placed close to its host CPU in order to minimize power expenditures and maximize clockspeeds, LPDDR memory is unsuitable for use in traditional DIMMs and SO-DIMMs – instead requiring that it be soldered down on a device in advance. But it looks like the days of soldered-down LPDDR memory are soon at an end, as this evening Samsung is announcing a new standard for removable and modular LPDDR memory: LPCAMM.
ASUS N10JC: the Netbook Goes Corporate
Yes, netbooks are inexpensive and can handle basic computing tasks, but many people would like a little bit more oomph -- and perhaps a larger package. The ASUS N10JC...
45 by Jarred Walton on 12/24/2008
Centrino 2 Laptop Roundup
Finally we have retail Centrino 2 laptops in our labs for testing. Are these new notebooks all they're cracked up to be, or do they leave us wanting?
27 by Jarred Walton on 10/24/2008
Mobile Roundup: A Trio of Midrange Laptops
We have three newly tested laptops representing different approaches to the popular midrange market. Join us as we examine the good, the bad, and the ugly.
27 by Jarred Walton on 9/17/2008
Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Reviewed: Refining the Netbook Market
It's Dell's answer to the ASUS Eee PC, and it's a very well styled, well targeted, well executed answer at that. The Inspiron Mini 9 isn't for everyone...
55 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 9/4/2008
Gaming Laptop Roundup
(Updated) We have several gaming notebooks in our labs for testing. If you're dying to ditch your aging desktop and start taking a notebook to LAN parties, we might...
37 by Jarred Walton on 8/29/2008
Gateway P-7811 FX: We've Got Upgrades
Updated! (See conclusion.) How do you follow one of our favorite gaming laptops ever? Simple: stir in a few welcome upgrades, pop it in the oven, and let it...
47 by Jarred Walton on 8/15/2008
A Preview of Intel's Centrino 2 Platform
Today Intel unveiled its delayed Centrino 2 platform, unfortunately we don't know much more than we did before today's launch. Information is available, but hardware still isn't and...
13 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 7/15/2008
ASUS Eee PC Take 3: The XPerience
What differences does Windows XP make to ASUS' Eee PC? We take another look at the ultraportable in the form of the 4G XP edition to see the tradeoffs...
29 by Matt Campbell on 4/23/2008
ASUS U2E: Form vs. Function
ASUS' U2E ultraportable laptop looks to bring "sophistication" to the market without compromising on features. How well can they succeed?
32 by Jarred Walton on 4/15/2008
Gateway P-6831 FX: Best Midrange Gaming Notebook Ever
The Gateway P-6831 FX may very well be the most interesting gaming notebook we've ever looked at. Read on to find out how they've raised the bar and why...
89 by Jarred Walton on 3/28/2008
AVADirect M570RU: SLI, Drivers, and 8800M GTX Performance
AVADirect sent us their M570RU laptop decked out with many of the latest performance parts. Besides reviewing the notebook, we felt the time was right for a closer look...
15 by Jarred Walton on 3/14/2008
Dell XPS M1730: SLI, Penryn, and Overclocking
Dell first launched their updated XPS notebook, the M1730, in late 2007. We have the updated version with 8800M GTX SLI, a Penryn X9000 CPU, overclocking support, and the...
32 by Jarred Walton on 2/28/2008
Exclusive: WidowPC Sting 517D2: GeForce 8800M GTX Benchmarks
NVIDIA officially launched the 8800M GTS and GTX mobile graphics chips back in November, but actually getting a notebook equipped with either GPU has been quite difficult… join us...
11 by Jarred Walton on 1/7/2008
ASUS Eee PC 2G Surf
We look at the 2G Surf's features, usability, and differences from the 4G. Is this the right tool for the job, and if so, what's the job?
15 by Matt Campbell on 1/4/2008
ASUS Eee PC: Laptop, UMPC, or Something Else?
The ASUS Eee PC has received quite a bit of attention since its launch. Just what is the target market for this computer, and who else might like to...
37 by Jarred Walton on 11/30/2007NVIDIA GeForce 8800M: Fast DX10 Mobile GPUs Finally Arrive
Today marks the launch of NVIDIA's GeForce 8800M parts, with up to twice the performance of last generation mobile hardware. Read on to find out why gaming notebooks might...
19 by Jarred Walton on 11/19/2007
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