Posts by Notebook PCs

By John Pastor • December 27, 2011
If you’re looking for a powerful, long-lasting ultraportable notebook for business, look no further than the ThinkPad X220 from Lenovo. Starting at only three pounds and lasting up to 23 hours with an added slice battery, the X220 is the perfect laptop for the road warrior.

By John Pastor • July 7, 2011
Gateway revealed two updated lines of consumer notebooks this morning with the new ID and NV series. The ID series features a 14-inch display with edge-to-edge glass while the cheaper NV series provides a larger screen for consuming entertainment. We’ve got the specs and more photos of these new notebooks perfect for back to school after the break.

By John Pastor • May 22, 2011
If you’re looking for a small, ultra-portable business laptop for taking from meeting to meeting that’s small enough to fit on an airplane tray table, you’re in luck. Today we’re taking a look at the ThinkPad X120e from Lenovo. The X120e features the AMD Fusion processor along with AMD Vision Pro graphics in a package that starts at 2.9 pounds and is only one-inch thin. Find out more about this sleek ultra-portable after the break.

By John Pastor • February 17, 2011
I’ve always been a huge fan of Lenovo’s ThinkPad lineup, and after meeting with them at CES this past January, I had a chance to take a look at a variety of their latest desktop and notebook models. One that stood out to me immediately of the entire selection they had available was the IdeaPad U260, which starts at less than 3 lbs. and is available in two elegant colors. Find out what we thought about it after the break.

By David Plews • January 4, 2011
Exciting news from Lenovo came our way this afternoon in the form of an announcement of their new IdeaPad U1 Hybrid with LePad Slate. With this incredibly revolutionary device, you get a full-on Windows 7 laptop, as well as an Android powered tablet device.
By John Pastor • August 23, 2010
We reviewed the Timeline 3810T back in October 2009, but Acer is upping the ante with the new TimelineX. Is it a good choice if you’re looking for a thin-and-light notebook for back to school? It aims to offer 8-hour battery life and a bright LED backlit display, but does it deliver? Find out after the break.

By David Plews • August 9, 2010
The tag line for the new Gateway ID series reads “Define Yourself”. The ID49C07u and the rest of the ID series (including the larger ID59) certainly manages to define itself, sporting a mysterious glowing trackpad that illuminates when you touch it. Beyond its uniqueness, does the newest offering from Gateway deserve your attention this Back to School season?

By John Pastor • June 28, 2010
It may just be one of the best looking notebooks on the market today, with it’s sleek carbon fiber and aluminum body, backlit keyboard, and high-resolution screen, but does all that justify the nearly $2,000 price tag? Find out if the VAIO Z series from Sony is the right notebook for you after the break.

By David Plews • March 30, 2010
Last summer we took a look at the NV series from Gateway. We found them to be affordable, quality laptops, albeit a bit bulky. This time around, we’re taking a look at the LT2118u netbook from Gateway which was announced earlier this year at CES. Featuring Intel’s Pinetrail processors, how does the LT2118u stack up against its competition?

By John Pastor • March 1, 2010
The latest round of netbooks are the best yet, with faster processors, larger screens, and even better video cards for gaming. Manufacturers are now closing the gap between standard notebooks and netbooks. You’ll see why with the new HP Mini 311 netbook after the break.

By John Pastor • February 8, 2010
Netbooks are becoming all the rage these days, with slimmer designs and higher resolution screens. The latest of the slim bunch is the Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell. Does slimmer always mean better? Find out after the break.

By John Pastor • October 26, 2009
Thin and lights have always been a great choice for the road-warrior, weighing in around three to four pounds, but most of them have had their flaws such as a reduced keyboard or small display. Acer recently introduced the new Timeline series of notebooks, ranging in size from 11- to 15-inch models. How do they perform? We’ll give you the low-down on one of the models after the break.