http://www.notebookcheck.net/ The 20 latest notebook reviews from NotebookCheck.net EN Notebookcheck http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 17 May 2008 14:55:40 +0200 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Acer-Aspire-2920-5A2G16Mi-Subnotebook.9051.0.html Hand luggage. The 12.1" small and 2 kilogram light Acer Aspire 2920 is an attractive choice for home users, who are looking for a subnotebook with fully-fledged equipment and performance. Additionally, the 2920 offers plenty of space to store data and an excellent WXGA display.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/IMG_1308_Teaser_03.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Acer-Aspire-2920-5A2G16Mi-Subnotebook.9051.0.html reviews Sun, 04 May 2008 08:31:55 +0200 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Acer-TravelMate-6592G-832G25N-Notebook.8894.0.html Fully Loaded. The TravelMate 6592 is designed for businessmen who look for a powerful notebook equipped with many accessories and features. Besides brand new Intel Centrino PRO Mobile technology, the TravelMate 6592G also offers safety features, like fingerprint reader, TPM, a lot of interfaces, and a long battery life.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/IMG_1263b_front_01.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Acer-TravelMate-6592G-832G25N-Notebook.8894.0.html reviews Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:38:25 +0200 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Alienware-Area-51-m15x-Notebook.8835.0.html The empire strikes back. Alienware announced a compact high performance notebook a long time ago. But although it was already available in the USA for quite a while, it is just now finally coming to Europe. The Area-51 m15x notebook makes Alienware the first producer that offers a 15" gaming notebook with a 8800 GTX graphics card and Intel Core 2 extreme processor. This is also the current maximum of what's possible in the compact multimedia class. ]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/alienware_area51__m15x_gsamtklein_01.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Alienware-Area-51-m15x-Notebook.8835.0.html reviews Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:05:35 +0200 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-U6S-Subnotebook.8781.0.html It’s my one and only treat...The central term of Asus U6S press release is luxury. This is offered by all kinds of aspects. Either the piano finished design and calf leather surface, or the equipment with LED display, Penryn CPU, and GeForce 9300M graphics offer luxury. When you are looking at the 12 inch Asus U6F, then you’ll recognize that magnificence is dominating. This is also reflected in the notebooks price, because it starts at 1.799,- Euro.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/Asus_U6S_gesklein_02.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-U6S-Subnotebook.8781.0.html reviews Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:04:00 +0200 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-G2SG-Gaming-Notebook.8779.0.html G2 gaming update. Since the launch of the Asus G2 after the Cebit 2007 it has been offered in various configurations to keep it competitive. The current version of the gaming notebook in 17" format, called G2SG, comes with a new Penryn processor and a Geforce 8700M GT graphics card made by nVIDIA with 512MB GDDR3 video memory.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/asus_g2k_gesamtklein_07.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-G2SG-Gaming-Notebook.8779.0.html reviews Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04:00 +0200 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Acer-Aspire-6920G-Notebook.8783.0.html The New Middle-Class. Nearly all details were changed with the introduction of the new compact multimedia notebooks by Acer. Packed in a new distinctive Gemstone Blue design, equipped with a 16 inch 16:9 aspect ratio display, and up-to-date hardware, it should, according to Acer, stand as a reference for 'ultimate entertainment'. Therefore, it is furthermore equipped with a Blu-Ray drive and a Dolby certified sound system.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/acer_aspire_6920g_gesamtklein_01.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Acer-Aspire-6920G-Notebook.8783.0.html reviews Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:44:55 +0200 http://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Compaq-6715s-Notebook.8780.0.html Straight Business. The HP Compaq 6715s appears to be a reasonable office notebook without ornaments designed for daily office work. Despite its low price, this 15.4 inch notebook with AMD technology convinces by good workmanship, ergonomics, and quality of the input devices. But, the interfaces equipment covers only the minimum requirements.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/G6041002012007_JPG_P_01.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Compaq-6715s-Notebook.8780.0.html reviews Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:25:43 +0200 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Short-Review-HP-Pavilion-HDX9130EG-Notebook.7996.0.html Multimedia all-rounder The HP Pavilion HDX 9130 EG is very attractive in several aspects. It's glossy case in dragon-design hints for a lot more features to come. Equipped with an Intel core 2 Duo processor and an ATI HD2600XT graphics card, it is a high performance multimedia all-rounder, ready to do a variety of tasks. We think this is a great thing, if only it wasn't so heavy. ]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/hp_hdx9130eg_foto1_klein_01.png http://www.notebookcheck.net/Short-Review-HP-Pavilion-HDX9130EG-Notebook.7996.0.html reviews Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:03:00 +0200 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-HP-Compaq-8710w-Notebook.8625.0.html (Office Power)². The HP Compaq 8710 series is especially designed for graphics and CAD professionals. Being equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo T9500 CPU with 2.6 GHz and a nVIDIA Quadro FX 1600M graphics card, the 8710w notebook is thereby today's most powerful notebook of this series. Furthermore, the 17 inch WUXGA display ensures due to a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels maximum clarity.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/hp_compaq_8710p_gesamtklein_08.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-HP-Compaq-8710w-Notebook.8625.0.html reviews Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:45:58 +0200 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-M51SN-Mutimedia-Notebook.8452.0.html Multimedia all-rounder. A lot has changed on the notebook market since the appearance of the new graphics card series by nVIDIA. Various producers already started to sell models with the new Penryn processors and the new graphics chips. One of these notebooks is the Asus M51SN with Core 2 Duo T8300 processor and a Geforce 9500M GS graphics card.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/Asus_M51S_gesklein_01.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-M51SN-Mutimedia-Notebook.8452.0.html reviews Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:04:00 +0200 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-Latitude-XT-Convertible-Tablet-PC.8613.0.html Upside Down. Although convertible notebooks like the Dell Latitude XT, which support being operated either as tablet PC or as standard notebook are still rare, they gain more and more market share, because of new technologies and increasing possible field of application. The Dell Latitude XT demonstrates how a good convertible PC should be.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/Dell_Latitude_XT_gesamtklein_01.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-Latitude-XT-Convertible-Tablet-PC.8613.0.html reviews Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:01:36 +0200 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Acer-Extensa-5220-Notebook.8454.0.html Nice looking single core notebook The Acer Extensa 5220 (-100508) is an appealing office notebook equipped with a single core processor, which is available at a small price. It is suited to those who wish to have a reasonable second notebook or a cheap desktop replacement for browsing the Internet and all office work. Equipment, display, and workmanship or top, if you consider the price category.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/Acer_1195_front_01.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Acer-Extensa-5220-Notebook.8454.0.html reviews Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:28:42 +0200 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Fujitsu-Siemens-Esprimo-Mobile-M9400-Notebook.8406.0.html 14.1 inch - High Mobility The Esprimo Mobile M9400 tries to attract businessmen by a 14.1 inch display, integrated UMTS modem, and a weight of about 2.2 kg. This review uncovers whether this office notebook is able to hold a candle to the professional Lifebooks by Fujitsu Siemens.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/IMG_1030_01.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Fujitsu-Siemens-Esprimo-Mobile-M9400-Notebook.8406.0.html reviews Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:30:24 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Zepto-Znote-6625WD-Notebook-T9500.8405.0.html Multimedia Notebook with powerful Penryn-CPU The Znote 6625WD launched by the Danish computer company Zepto, is a powerful general-purpose multimedia notebook, which belongs to the category of 15.4 inch multimedia notebooks fit for computer games. The advantages of this Scandinavian are, besides a powerful Penryn-CPU T9500, a fast Geforce 8600M GT notebook video card, and the brilliant WSXGA+ display.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/IMG_1071_02.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Zepto-Znote-6625WD-Notebook-T9500.8405.0.html reviews Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:51:03 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-F8SN-Notebook.8332.0.html Mobile Gaming Notebook. The Asus F8SN is a powerful 14" notebook with GeForce 9500M GS video card and Core 2 Duo T9300 "Penryn" processor. This review uncovers among others the disadvantages of this powerful equipment inside a small case.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/small_von_asus_01.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-F8SN-Notebook.8332.0.html reviews Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:26:38 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Short-Review-Acer-Aspire-7720G-Notebook.8225.0.html DTR Entry-level solution. The Acer Aspire 7720 series's case has a gemstone design, which is already well-known. It is equipped with a 17 inch WXGA+ display which provides a good desktop size for multimedia applications. The G in the name hints on a dedicated video card, whereas the reviewed notebook was equipped with a Geforce 8400M GS by nVIDIA. Combined with a Dual Core CPU the Aspire 7720, which belongs to the 17 inch notebook category, is a bundle especially interesting for starter. ]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/acer_aspire_7720g_gesamtklein_01.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Short-Review-Acer-Aspire-7720G-Notebook.8225.0.html reviews Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:55:48 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-XPS-M1730-with-8800M-GTX-SLI.8139.0.html Double Core. The XPS M1730 is now also available with two GeForce 8800M GTX SLI video cards for a surcharge of 490,- respectively 780,- Euro. Hence, Dell upgrades its signature gaming notebook with the newest and at the time of writing fastest video technology. This review uncovers, how these new video cards impact on performance and emissions and whether they are worth the surcharge.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/dell_xps_m1730_gesamtklein_09.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-XPS-M1730-with-8800M-GTX-SLI.8139.0.html reviews Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:11:15 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-Inspiron-1525-Notebook.8005.0.html More than just Office. The Dell Insprion 1525 scores not only points in typical aspects important for office notebooks, but also regarding a number of multimedia features. Besides a good workmanship, an user-friendly keyboard and a clear design, it also offers, e.g., an up-to-date HMDI port. Inside a Dual Core processor by Intel and two GB RAM ensure sufficient performance.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/teaser_01.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-Inspiron-1525-Notebook.8005.0.html reviews Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:10:05 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Toshiba-Portege-R500-Subnotebook.7995.0.html First Class Travelling. The Portégé R500 can be called a prototype of Toshiba's product range. Not only the very interesting equipment - Core 2 Duo U7700 CPU, transreflective LED display, 64 Gigabyte solid state disk, and 3G/UMTS module - hints on this. Furthermore, it is only 810g (!!) light and costs as much as 2,500.- Euro.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/toshiba_r500_gesamtklein_01.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Toshiba-Portege-R500-Subnotebook.7995.0.html reviews Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:56:22 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-Precision-M6300-Notebook.7960.0.html Heavy Worker. The Precision series by Dell was especially designed for professionals working with CAD applications and visualizations and demanding high video performance, reliability, and good support. The M6300 is a robust desktop replacement computer in 17 inch format. Various configuration options make it possible to turn it into a high-performance workstation.]]> http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_jppageteaser/dell_precision_m6300_gesamtklein_01.jpg http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-Precision-M6300-Notebook.7960.0.html reviews Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:02:00 +0100