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Sunday, 21 November 2010
Meta Tag Analysis With Optional Spider
With this Meta Tag Analysis With Optional Spider you can find more error about your: meta tag, relevancy keyword, blog width, and another error, and you can choose what you want to use robots to the experiment of crawlers
Monday, 15 November 2010
Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Dual Core Review
Lenovo ThinkPad X100e is an 11-inch netbook based on AMD processors and ATI graphics that promises to outperform cheaper Intel Atom-based netbooks and provide the durability and features business users demand. We weren't too impressed with the single-core version of this laptop, but we decided to take a closer look at this tiny road warrior equipped with a newer dual-core AMD processor. Is the dual-core ThinkPad X100e worth your hard-earned dollars this Fall? Observant readers will notice many similarities between this review and our original review of the single-core ThinkPad X100e. These notebooks are technically identical except for the processor configuration.
Build and Design
The brand name "ThinkPad" is virtually synonymous with business both in the US and overseas. Extremely solid build quality, excellent keyboards, precision TrackPoints (that red dot in the middle of the keyboard) and fantastic warranty support have been the cornerstones of the ThinkPad legacy going all the way back to the days when IBM still owned the brand. The Lenovo ThinkPad X100e continues this tradition with one of the best built ultraportable notebooks we've seen in our office.
With a starting weight around three pounds and a simple black industrial design, the designers of the ThinkPad X100e attempted to deliver the ThinkPad heritage at an extremely affordable price. Lenovo admits that their customers have demanded a "ThinkPad netbook" for several years now, but the ThinkPad engineers debated whether it was possible to deliver a durable, reliable, business-class laptop at "netbook" prices.
The solution? Don't call it a netbook. That might sound funny, but it's no joke. Lenovo engineers started from the ground up with the goal of creating an "affordable ultraportable notebook" at a netbook price. In ThinkPad terms, engineers had to deliver a product that was built for business in terms of durability, usability, connectivity, serviceability, and warranty coverage ... all while keeping this laptop as inexpensive as possible. Businesses still demand the best, but in this economy they now also demand it for less money.
At first glance, the exterior of the ThinkPad X100e shares many of the same design features as the rest of the current ThinkPad lineup. Indeed, the 11-inch X100e borrows much of its looks from the 12-inch ThinkPad X200 business notebook. The simple plastic rectangular screen lid on our review unit features a "midnight black" color scheme and, just like the new ThinkPad Edge series, the X100e is also available in "heatwave red" in case your workplace needs a splash of color.
Those customers familiar with the famous ThinkPad keyboards will probably notice the new layout of the ThinkPad X100e's keyboard. The new "Chiclet" keyboard is a radical shift from the traditional ThinkPad keyboards and is again similar to what you'll find on the ThinkPad Edge series of notebooks. That said, this is still a ThinkPad keyboard in every way that matters. Lenovo uses a new keycap design that prevents the caps from popping off like they would on cheaper keyboards. The key spacing and support structure underneath the keyboard help deliver a fantastic tactile feel an prevent typing errors despite the small footprint of the keyboard.
Screen and Speakers
The 11.6" LED-backlit screen on the X100e is similar to the 1366x768 display used on most ultraportable budget notebooks. The biggest single advantage of this screen over ultraportables like the Alienware M11x or the Dell Inspiron 11z is the fact that this screen features a matte surface. Unlike the glossy displays on consumer notebooks, the matte screen on the X100e doesn't reflect sunlight or strong indoor lights, making it easier to read what is on the screen in any environment. Horizontal viewing angles are good out to at least 60 degrees to either side before you start to notice color distortion. Vertical viewing angles are below average as the display becomes over exposed or colors begin inverting after moving the screen 15 degrees forward or back.
Speaker quality is average as the maximum volume output is loud enough to fill a large meeting room with clear sound. There is a little distortion at the maximum volume setting and bass output is minimal, but the speakers deliver good enough quality for a good video conference or webcast. That said, the speaker location on the bottom of the notebook means sound is directed down and away from you rather than up toward your ears. If you plan on using the X100e like a "laptop" rather than using it on a desk then the speakers might be muffled on your lap.
Keyboard and Touchpad
As previously mentioned, the new "Chiclet" keyboard on the X100e is a radical shift from the traditional ThinkPad keyboards. Despite the change, this keyboard maintains the same level of quality that business users expect when they hear the ThinkPad name. Lenovo uses a new keycap design that prevents the caps from popping off like they would on cheaper keyboards. One of the main benefits of choosing a Chiclet-style keyboard is that it allows for more space in between the keys on an ultraportable laptop. This means fewer typos compared to netbooks with cramped keys. The individual keys on the X100e have a springy, responsive action and each key has a curved surface similar to the traditional ThinkPad keyboard. Typing noise is minimal, with no loud "click clack" noises while typing. The palmrests are a little small for average adult male hands but they support the wrists without causing additional stress points while typing.
It's hard to complain about this keyboard since it is genuinely fantastic, but if there is one flaw to the X100e's keyboard it is the lack of backlighting. We're starting to see more and more laptops with backlit keyboards and business travelers would likely appreciate the ability to see their keyboards on dimly-lit airplanes.
The Synaptics touchpad and TrackPoint provide a fantastic pair of control points for moving your cursor in various applications. If you regularly use the larger touchpads found on MacBooks and desktop-replacement notebook PCs, you might consider the tiny touchpad on the X100e to be a little cramped. However, compared to the touchpads on most netbooks, the X100e delivers a great touchpad surface with a nice pair of touchpad buttons. The TrackPoint buttons include the traditional middle button found on most ThinkPads. Overall, the touchpad and TrackPoint were both a joy to use, with a fast response time and no discernable lag. Sensitivity was excellent and no adjustment was needed out of the box. This particular touchpad has some multitouch capabilities, including pinch-to-zoom and pivot-rotation. I didn't have any problems with the smooth touchpad texture even after weeks of use. The touchpad buttons seem to have a slightly shallow clicking depth compared to other ThinkPads, but they still provide a deeper press than most netbook touchpad buttons.
Ports and Features
Port selection is good enough to get the job done while on the road. In fact, the port layout on the X100e looks almost identical to what you'll find on most consumer netbooks. Unfortunately, most ultraportable notebooks with Intel-based low-voltage processors now also feature either HDMI or DisplayPort. Since the ATI Radeon 3200 graphics support HDMI output it really is a shame that Lenovo didn't include an HDMI port on this laptop. In addition, since the X100e is aimed at business professionals we would have liked to see either an eSATA port or a USB 3.0 port for extremely fast data transfers.
Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Specifications:
* 1.6GHz AMD Turion Neo X2 Dual-Core L625 Mobile Processor (800MHz FSB, 1MB L2)
* 2GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (667MHz)
* Windows 7 Professional 32bit
* 11.6" WXGA HD anti-glare LED Backlit display (1366x768)
* 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
* ATI Radeon 3200 Graphics
* 802.11b/g/n, Gigabit LAN
* 4-in-1 card reader and 0.3-megapixel webcam
* 6-Cell Li-ion battery
* Dimensions: (W x L x H) 11.1" x 8.2" x 0.6"/1.2"
* Weight: 3.3 pounds (with 6-cell battery)
* Price as configured: $574.0
source: http://www.notebookreview.com/
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Saturday, 30 October 2010
New Toshiba Satellite Series
As my previous post about the following Toshiba Satellite A655 Series Satellite another list with full specs, which I quoted from "Toshiba Announces Summer Notebook Refresh" at Notebook Review.com
Satellite C600 Series
* 14 and 15.6-inch screen options
* Intel and AMD processor configurations
* 250 to 320GB hard drive options
* Multi-touch trackpads
* $449 starting price
Satellite L645, L655 and L675
* 13, 14, 15.6 and 17.3-inch models available
* Intel Core i3 and i5 processor options
* AMD Athlon II, Turion II and Phenom II triple-core and quad-core processors
* HD-resolution screens with LED-backlit panels
* Toshiba Media Controller
* Ten-key numberpads on 15.6-inch models and above
* $515 Starting price on the L645, $569 on the L655, $599 on the L675, and $619 on the L325
Satellite M645
* 14-inch screen
* Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors options
* AMD Phenom II Quad Core processor options
* NVIDIA Optimus to switch between Integrated graphics and GeForce 310M or GT330M GPU
* Optional Blu-ray and 7200RPM hard drive
* Harmon Kardon Speakers
* $729 starting price
Satellite T200 Series
* 11.6-inch T215 and 13-inch T235
* AMD Athlon Neo single and dual-core processors (Intel dual-core options on T235)
* ATI Integrated Graphics
* Up to 320GB hard drive
* 2GB DDR3 Memory
* 3.3lbs or 3.9lbs starting weights
* Starting price of $469
Satellite C600 Series
* 14 and 15.6-inch screen options
* Intel and AMD processor configurations
* 250 to 320GB hard drive options
* Multi-touch trackpads
* $449 starting price
Satellite L645, L655 and L675
* 13, 14, 15.6 and 17.3-inch models available
* Intel Core i3 and i5 processor options
* AMD Athlon II, Turion II and Phenom II triple-core and quad-core processors
* HD-resolution screens with LED-backlit panels
* Toshiba Media Controller
* Ten-key numberpads on 15.6-inch models and above
* $515 Starting price on the L645, $569 on the L655, $599 on the L675, and $619 on the L325
Satellite M645
* 14-inch screen
* Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors options
* AMD Phenom II Quad Core processor options
* NVIDIA Optimus to switch between Integrated graphics and GeForce 310M or GT330M GPU
* Optional Blu-ray and 7200RPM hard drive
* Harmon Kardon Speakers
* $729 starting price
Satellite T200 Series
* 11.6-inch T215 and 13-inch T235
* AMD Athlon Neo single and dual-core processors (Intel dual-core options on T235)
* ATI Integrated Graphics
* Up to 320GB hard drive
* 2GB DDR3 Memory
* 3.3lbs or 3.9lbs starting weights
* Starting price of $469
Label:
Satelite Series,
Toshiba
Toshiba Satellite A655
The newest Satellite models from Toshiba are following the same trend as previous releases from HP and Lenovo which include a wide range of models with AMD processor configurations. AMD in years past has been left on the wayside, but this year they have made a huge push in becoming available in more notebooks.
The new models are split up into three main categories: high performance, budget, and travel-friendly. The A655 and M645 will be the frontrunner systems with the fastest processor options, dedicated graphics options and even 3D-capabilities. The budget-friendly midrange systems include the C600 and L-series models which span screen sizes from 13 all the way up to 17.3-inch desktop replacement systems. For those of us who prefer a lighter-weight configuration for road-warrior purposes, the T200 series fills that gap with 11.6 and 13-inch models equipped with AMD Neo single and dual core processors while only tipping the scale with a 3.3lb starting weight.
Satellite A655 Specification:
* 15.6-inch
* Core i7-740QM
* NVIDIA GeForce 350M with 1GB
* 640GB Hard Drive
* 4GB of DDR3 System Memory
* Includes NVIDIA's 3D Vision kit (shutter glasses for 3D movies and games) on upper models
* Chiclet keyboards and newer Fusion X2 finish
* $799 starting price
The new models are split up into three main categories: high performance, budget, and travel-friendly. The A655 and M645 will be the frontrunner systems with the fastest processor options, dedicated graphics options and even 3D-capabilities. The budget-friendly midrange systems include the C600 and L-series models which span screen sizes from 13 all the way up to 17.3-inch desktop replacement systems. For those of us who prefer a lighter-weight configuration for road-warrior purposes, the T200 series fills that gap with 11.6 and 13-inch models equipped with AMD Neo single and dual core processors while only tipping the scale with a 3.3lb starting weight.
Satellite A655 Specification:
* 15.6-inch
* Core i7-740QM
* NVIDIA GeForce 350M with 1GB
* 640GB Hard Drive
* 4GB of DDR3 System Memory
* Includes NVIDIA's 3D Vision kit (shutter glasses for 3D movies and games) on upper models
* Chiclet keyboards and newer Fusion X2 finish
* $799 starting price
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Toshiba
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Latest Notebook HP ENVY 17 3D
HP's ENVY 17 multimedia notebook with a 3D display that we previously announced is now available starting at $1,599; it uses AMD's active shutter technology to deliver 3D video and images.
The ENVY 17 3D series has a 17.3-inch full HD (1920x1080 resolution) display. It comes with Intel Core i7 quad-core processors, an ATI Radeon HD 5850 1GB graphics card, 6-8GB of RAM, and up to 2TB of hard drive space via two internal drive bays. Other features include a backlit keyboard and HD webcam.
One of the more interesting aspects of this notebook is its use of AMD's active-shutter technology, which uses powered glasses to achieve the 3D effect. Most notebooks up to this point have used either passive 3D, which simply uses a 120Hz screen and polarized glasses -- or Nvidia's 3D VISION, which uses active shutter powered glasses like AMD.
The HP ENVY 17 3D is available now from $1,599.
Latest Notebook MSI Announces GE603
MSI has announced its latest consumer multimedia notebook, the 15.6-inch GE603 featuring Intel Core i5 processors and Nvidia GT 425M graphics.
The GE603 has the following specifications:
* 15.6-inch glossy 720p display (1366x768)
* Intel Core i5-430M/450M/460M dual-core processors
* Nvidia GeForce GT 425M w/ 1GB GDDR3 memory
* Up to 8GB DDR3 RAM
* 320/500/640GB hard drives
* 4x USB 2.0, ExpressCard, 5-in-1 card reader
* SRS Premium Sound speakers
* 9-cell li-ion battery
MSI says the GE603 has two "cinema-grade" speakers with SRS Premium Sound technology and 7.1 channel output. Another key multimedia feature is the 720p HD webcam.
Pricing and availability information has not been announced.
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