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Acer TravelMate Timeline 8371
Reviews The TravelMate 8371 is solidly built, although the degree of flex in the keyboard may annoy some users. If you need an integrated optical drive, look to one of the larger models. Otherwise, enjoy the excellent battery life.
Tags: Notebook, Audio Subsystem, TravelMate 8371, LED-backlit TFT Display, ConclusionThe TravelMate 8371, Intel Core 2 Duo, Keyboard, Webcam, optical drive, Acer Inc.
Toshiba Portégé R600-101
Reviews The Portégé R600 is a very alluring 1.11kg ultraportable, although the transflective screen mode, some aspects of build quality and battery life could all be better.
Tags: Battery, Intel Corp., Toshiba Portege, Graphics, Wireless, Notebook, Portégé R600, Windows Experience Index, optical drive, processor
Sony Vaio VGN-TT11WN/B
Reviews This is an attractive ultraportable with a high-quality screen, a good keyboard and integrated mobile broadband. But for the (high) asking price we'd expect a larger hard drive, a better webcam, more USB ports and better graphics performance.
Tags: Battery, Graphics, Notebook, Mouse, Connectivity Feature, VAIO VGN-TT11WN/B, TT, VAIO TT VGN-TT11WN/B, TT11WN/B, Sony Vaio
Fujitsu Siemens Esprimo Mobile U9210
Reviews Fujitsu Siemens' Esprimo Mobile U9210 is a solidly built, if chunky, ultraportable that should cope well with life on the road. Battery life could be better, though, and we'd prefer a bigger screen and more USB ports.
Tags: Battery, Mobile Broadband, Graphics, Wireless, Notebook, Mouse, Fujitsu Siemens, ESPRIMO U9210, Reflection, Esprimo Mobile U9210
Panasonic Toughbook Executive CF-T8
Reviews This 12.1in. ultraportable updates the CF-T7, but some key features are still missing, notably a wide aspect ratio screen, an optical drive and a webcam. If you need ruggedness and a touch-screen, then it's a reasonable choice. Otherwise, it's a little short on features.
Tags: Battery, system tray, Wireless, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Notebook, Communications Option, aspect ratio, Panasonic, Wireless Connectivity, CF-T8
Lenovo ThinkPad T400
Reviews The ThinkPad T400 is a solidly built and reasonably configurable business notebook that performs well. We like the integrated mobile broadband, but it's a shame that a webcam and Bluetooth aren't standard on all models.
Tags: Battery, Mobile Broadband, Mobile, Graphics, Notebook, Mouse, IBM ThinkPad, Lenovo Group Ltd., optical drive, performance
Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook S6420
Reviews The LifeBook S6420 combines portability, 3G support and an integrated webcam, and supports an optional second battery in the optical drive bay. Although we have a few gripes, it's a good choice for the mobile professional.
Tags: Battery, Graphics, Fujitsu LifeBook, Fujitsu Siemens, Lid Section, LifeBook S6420, optical drive, performance, Wi-Fi, keyboard
Apple MacBook Air (1.8GHz)
Reviews The design is revolutionary, but Apple's MacBook Air will appeal to a smaller, more specialised audience than the standard MacBook, thanks to a stripped-down set of connections and features.
Tags: Apple Inc., Apple MacBook Air, Mobile Broadband, Mobile, CPU, Apple MacBook, USB, Notebook, Display, optical drive
Intel makes quantum leap in fiber optic detectors
News The company has developed silicon-based photoelectric detectors that can cut the cost of fiber-optic communications to a fraction of their current value.
Tags: Processors, Video, Intel Corp., Fiber-optics, Fiber, Device, Photonics, Fiber-optic Communication, DARPA, Mario Paniccia
HP settles patent suits with Acer
News Patent-infringement lawsuits aiming to stop Taiwan-based Acer exporting PCs to the United States have been resolved via a confidential settlement.
Tags: Personal Computers, Patents, Hewlett-Packard Co., Acer Inc., PC Company, Settlement Agreement, Video, Notebook, optical drive, power management
Dell Latitude XT2
Reviews The Dell Latitude XT2's key feature is its largely successful multi-touch capability. Build quality is excellent, but the absence of an integrated optical drive is a nuisance and battery life is disappointing.
Tags: Battery, Screen, Dell Latitude, Tablet, Tablet PC, Graphics, Notebook, keyboard, multi-touch, Dell Computer Corp.
Samsung R510
Reviews Samsung's 15.4in. R510 might not be an automatic choice for business use, but it could fit the bill if you need to combine work and leisure on a stylish yet affordable notebook.
Tags: Backup, Graphics, LightScribe, Mouse Button, HDMI, Notebook, performance, keyboard, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., USB port
Sony Vaio VGN-Z11WN/B
Reviews Beautifully designed and reassuringly robust, the 1.5kg Vaio Z11 marries a decent-sized 13.1in. screen with good portability and integrated 3G/HSDPA. It's not flawless, but if you can afford it, buy it.
Tags: Battery, Mode, Graphics, Notebook, Graphics Subsystem, Brightness Adjustment, VAIO Z11WN/B, Sony Vaio, performance, Wi-Fi
Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook T1010
Reviews The LifeBook T1010 is a distinctive-looking, if somewhat bulky, 13.3in. Tablet PC with decent specs and reasonable performance. If you're picky about keyboards, you should love this notebook.
Tags: Tablet, Tablet PC, Graphics, Notebook, Fujitsu LifeBook, Fujitsu Siemens, Lid Section, Number Key, Touchpad, Casing
GETAC B300
Reviews Like many seriously rugged notebooks, the B300 is an expensive piece of kit. We particularly like the 'sunlight readable' screen option and touch-screen capability, although its 4:3 aspect ratio makes this 13.3in. notebook seem a little dated.
Tags: Battery, Connector, SD card, Notebook, Touch Screen, Display, GETAC B300, GETAC, keyboard, hard drive
