FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

This category contains general useful informations about notebooks / laptops

	Comparison of Graphic Cards
	In the following briefly we will list all graphic cards for Notebooks, which are available at the market. Additionally we represent approximate values of different bench marks (3D Mark at the moment) in italic style beneath the display adapters. read more

	Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List
	Sortable and filterable benchmark and specs list of all currently built video graphic adapters in notebooks / laptops. read more

	Computer Games on Laptop Graphic Cards
	List of all laptop graphic cards and what games can be played fluently with them. read more

	Gaming Performance of recent laptop graphic cards
	Have you ever wonder how your notebook going to perform on GTA IV? Or do you think your notebook will be able to run Crysis on Medium settings? We have tested popular GPU's with recent popular games. read more

	How much graphic memory makes sense?
	This article explains, how much graphic memory is useful for which video cards and which applications are accelerated thus. read more

	Upgrade / Replace a Notebook Video Card
	Generally, it is not so easy to upgrade / replace notebook video cards than desktop video cards. If it is possible and how to actually replace a video card is described in the following article. read more

	Notebook Processors
	In the following report we present all laptop processors which are available at the market at present and give a rough classification of the current consumption and the performance of the different architectures. read more

	Mobile Processors - Benchmarklist
	This is a benchmark list of mobile processors like Turion, Pentium M, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo, sorted by performance. read more

	Performance of Processors and Computer Games
	How powerful should a processor be to not slow down games? Which games do already support dual core processors? The following articel covers these aspects. read more

	Intel Core 2 Duo Notebook Processor
	Information about the Intel Core 2 Duo notebook processor series read more

	Intel Core 2 Extreme Notebook Processor
	Information about the Intel Core 2 Extreme notebook processor series read more

	AMD Turion 64 X2 Notebook Processor
	Description of the AMD Turion 64 X2 Notebook Prozessors. read more

	AMD Turion X2 Ultra Notebook Processor
	Detailed description of the AMD Turion X2 Ultra Notebook Processors. read more

	Used notebooks
	Here is the advice for paying attention when buying a used laptop. read more

	DPI (Fineness) of Displays
	A list of all common solutions and their number of DPI combined with the size of the display. So this is a classification how fine the resolution is on which display. read more

	Notebook versus Desktop
	This article shows the differences between high end desktop PCs and desktop replacement notebooks. read more

	Saving Current - Increase the battery runtime
	Here are easy tips for current saving, which allow significantly longer battery runtimes. read more

	Upgrading Laptops
	Due to the compact construction of notebooks they can not be upgraded as easy as Desktop PCs. In addition usually the warranty is lost as soon as someone changes something in the equipment. read more

	Where can be found new drivers for the Notebook?
	Normally drivers only can be received from the manufacturer of the laptop. Unfortunately only a few manufacturers maintain the drivers for all their models. Updates can be received only in the case of eliminaion of a serious lack. read more

	Playing with Widescreen display
	Many modern games already support the at present usual Widescreen 16:10 resolutions. However often an additional option must be adjusted as "Widescreen" or "broad picture" to set the correct resolutions. read more

	Websites, which provide Laptop Reviews
	This is a list of Websites in English, which provide substantial quantities of current reviews and tests concerning laptops. read more

	Market Shares of International PC Manufacturers
	In each country the computer manufacturers with the most sold desktops and laptops (in thousands of items) in the year 2004 are listed. read more

	Websites, which provide Laptop News
	This is a list of Websites in English, which provide substantial quantities of current laptop-related information. read more

	Our test criteria
	Complementary to our reviews, you will find explanations to the tests and evaluations we have executed, as well as an interpretation aid for the evaluation results. read more

	Our Rating Criteria
	Here we explain what makes up the final rating in our reviews. read more

	FAQ and Tips - Archive
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Breaking News:

02.07.09 - Apple planning of dropping NVIDIA from the Macbooks

Future Macs may not come with NVIDIA graphics cards anymore [more]

02.07.09 - Inkia comes up with two MIDs

Inkia introduces 5” and 7” MIDs [more]

02.07.09 - Dell planning MIDs

The new MID from Dell likely to be powered on Android [more]

01.07.09 - Dell Mini 10 will get GPS next week

After much fuss, Dell lets the cat out of the bag. [more]

01.07.09 - BenQ releases new Joybook Lite U102

The new Joybook is sleek and light as well. [more]

01.07.09 - Samsung N310 has got a new name in the US

Samsung N310 becomes Samsung Go [more]

30.06.09 - Dell launches Vostro 1220 in Japan

This 12.1-inch model designed exclusively for small... [more]

30.06.09 - MSI officially declares the X400 and X600

The new members of the X-Slim series look drop dead... [more]

30.06.09 - Archos launches Archos 10 Ubuntu version

The Linux version will have 2GB memory and a 500GB hard... [more]

30.06.09 - Gateway upgrades its P series FX gaming lineup

The new notebooks are cheaper and better than before [more]

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Author: Notebookcheck, 2005-09-18 (Update: 2009-05- 8)