Author Archive: Josh Smith
Josh Smith is a longtime mobile tech user, currently using a Droid as his primary smartphone. Josh is also an editor at Notebooks.com where he reviews notebooks and other mobile tech. Follow Josh on Twitter @Josh_Smith or email him Josh@Notebooks.com.
HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition Review
The HP Pavilion dm4 Beats edition adds Beats Audio to the portable dm4 14-inch notebook frame, but that’s not all that sets this special edition apart from the average dm4. HP packs in a flash hard drive for faster resume from sleep, a high-resolution matte display that is easy to use outdoors and a beautiful [...]
Tom Bihn Brain Bag Review
It’s hard to find the perfect bag or backpack, but even harder to find a bag that adjusts to carry a different set of gadgets and gear every day. The Tom Bihn Brain Bag can do just that, slimming down when I need to carry just a notebook, and expanding when I need to carry two notebooks, [...]
AMD Trinity A-Series APU Boasts Power and Battery Life
AMD’s second-generation APU called Trinity, is the company’s new take on low-power high-performance processors. Trinity will make its first appearance in the HP SleekBook and other sleek and slim notebooks. You won’t find the AMD Trinity APU inside an Ultrabook, as that trademark is owned by Intel, but sleek & slim notebooks are starting to [...]
Samsung Series 7 CHRONOS 17-inch Desktop Replacement Launches
The Samsung Series 7 CHRONOS notebook marries a 17-inch monitor and the latest 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M GPU for a desktop replacement notebook that doesn’t break your back, though it might put a pain in your wallet. The new Samsung Series 7 CHRONOS notebook has a 17.3 inch 1080P [...]
Ergotron WorkFit-D Review: Nearly Perfect Sit-Stand Desk
Standing while you work isn’t something most office workers think about, but it’s an easy way to work healthier and be more productive. The Ergotron WorkFit-D is the best sit-stand desk I’ve used, solving many of my complaints about the half-dozen sit-stand desk configurations I have used over the past few years. The Ergotron WorkFit-D [...]
HP ENVY Spectre XT Hands On Video
Building on the HP ENVY Spectre brand announced at CES 2012, the new HP ENVY Spectre XT is a smaller ENVY Ultrabook with a friendlier $999 price. Like the rest of the HP ENVY notebooks, the ENVY Spectre XT, focuses on the look and feel of the notebook. HP focuses on the aesthetics, but doesn’t forget [...]
HP ENVY Sleekbook & ENVY Ultrabook Announced
HP is going all in on Ultrabooks this spring with the introduction of the HP ENVY SleekBook and the ENVY Ultrabook. Both of these ENVY notebooks include 14-inch and 15-inch configurations, and attractive starting prices. The HP ENVY Sleekbook starts at $599,while the HP ENVY Ultrabook starts at $749. HP ENVY Sleekbook & ENVY Ultrabook Specs [...]
HP EliteBook Folio: Business Ultrabook with Docking & Slice Battery
Building on the success of the HP Folio Ultrabook that straddles the consumer and professional line, HP has embraced the business Ultrabook with the new HP Elitebook Folio 9470m. The HP EliteBook Folio 9470m is an attractive jump up from the new HP Elitebook 2170p’s 11 inch display, without sacrificing the size and weight. The [...]
HP EliteBook w-series Mobile Workstations Are Ready for Action (Video)
HP EliteBook w-series mobile workstations offer top of the line performance in a mobile package. With performance meeting or exceeding dedicated desktop solutions, these notebooks are found in the hands of specialized employees performing mission critical work out in the field. The HP EliteBook Mobile Workstations feature certified graphics, and the latest Intel 3rd generation Intel Core [...]
HP Pavilion g6 & Pavilion g7 Budget Notebooks Refreshed for Spring 2012
The HP Pavilion g series notebooks occupy the shelves of Walmart and Staples, but despite the low price these notebooks offer good build quality and a high overall value to budget notebook shoppers. The Hp Pavilion g6 starts at $479 and the g7 starts at $549, but often drop closer to the $400 price point in stores and on sale. The [...]
