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Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Core i7) Review – Early 2011 w/ Thunderbolt (video)
The new Apple MacBook Pro models released in early 2011 include the latest 2nd Generation Intel Core i family of processors, AMD graphics and a superfast thunderbolt connection. We’ve examined every inch, almost literally inside and out, for our MacBook Pro 15-inch early 2011 review and come to one conclusion. The new Sandy Bridge powered MacBook [...]
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The Right Price for Core i7 Notebooks Revealed [Buying Advice]
We all want the best deal we can find on a new notebook, especially on powerful Core i7 powered desktop replacement notebooks with 16″ or 17″ displays. Knowing when to open your wallet and make a purchase can be a hard to figure out, but using histrical pricing, Dealnews has figured out the “Magic Price” [...]
Toshiba Announces Qosmio X505 Refresh with Performance Boosts from Intel
Today at CES 2011 Toshiba announced a refresh of many of their higher end laptops including the Toshiba Qosmio X505 series. These new models will include new technoloy from Intel, namely their second generation of the Intel Core family of processors and Intel WiDi 2.0 wireless display technology. The Qosmio X505 is a powerhouse of a [...]
Intel Announces “Visibly Smart” Second Generation Intel Core i Processors at CES 2011
Intel started off CES 2011 in Las Vegas with a bang announcing the Second Generation Intel Core i processor family at the start of the annual Consumer Electronics show. The new 2nd Generation Intel Core i name is the official name of the “Sandy Bridge” processors which we looked at in late 2010 and bring many improvements to [...]
What is Intel TurboBoost?
If you’ve gone shopping for a new laptop anytime recently you may have heard of TurboBoost, a feature on the latest Intel Core i series processors. While the Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors that have TurboBoost proudly call your attention to that fact, it’s not as clear what that means — even to the salespeople [...]
MacBook Pro Refreshed With New 2.8GHz Processor
Apple announced a new MacBook today – the MacBook Air. But it wasn’t the only refresh. Apple didn’t make a big deal about it, but the MacBook Pro which is now available with a 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 processor for $400 over the base price. Apple has begun to quietly release new updates without fanfare [...]
Acer Updates Aspire 5745 and Aspire 7745 Notebooks with Blu-Ray
Today alongside several new notebooks Acer updated the Acer Aspire 5745 and Aspire 7745 Notebooks with Blu-Ray and new graphics technology. The updates include new processor options from Intel and are designed with mobility and multimedia in mind. The Acer Aspire 5745 is a 15.6″ notebook with a 1366 x 768 display and a gloss [...]
Alienware M11x Review with Optimus and Core i7
Laptop Magazine recently got the chance to review Alienware’s newest gaming notebook, the Alienware M11x. Being touted as the “most portable gaming notebook ever”, the M11x packs a lot of power in a small form factor. Here are some things that stood out from Laptop Magazine’s review. The new Alienware M11x is very similar to [...]
Fujitsu LifeBook Line Sees a Refresh With Natal-Like Features and a Touchscreen
At a press conference in Japan, Fujitsu announced a refresh to their LifeBook line of laptops. The two most notable updates are the new hand motion recognition software on the LifeBook AH series, and the 4″ secondary touch-panel display on the LifeBook NH series. LifeBook AH Series First off, Fujitsu has created a new way to [...]
Toshiba Introduces First Blu-ray 3D Capable Notebook
Toshiba announced the Dynabook TX/98MBL which, according to Toshiba, is “the industry’s first PC supporting the Blu-ray 3D format.” Blu-ray is a popular video and data disc format that can hold up to 50GB of data per disc. Blu-ray drives are becoming increasingly common in notebook PCs, but this is the first time we’ve heard of [...]
