So I got this laptop for 300 at Frys on black friday. It's not too bad a laptop if you get rid of HP's crapware, minus two or so relatively useful utilities. Keep in mind this laptop is not meant to do any heavy lifting, so no gaming, vid editing, etc. What it can do is movies, light gaming like java or the like, music, web, email, composition, etc. For the price, not bad. The touchpad throws me off. I'm used to having an obvious border; this one just uses a light tactile feel. It's also wide, something I'm not used to. It also uses the dual finger thing which I'm not a fan of but I'm pretty sure I can disable this. The hard drive speed is relatively slow in the world of performance. Again though, not a huge issue for what this is supposed to do. One thing that does bother me; the UAC performance. The whole screen goes black for about half a second, which throws you off. You'd think that with a core I3 processor and windows 7 64 bit this would be damn near instant. However, I believe this is an issue with intel video lagging.
I'll possibly edit this in the future when I have more info.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Buy Acer Aspire E1-571-6853 15.6" Notebook PC
This computer has an amazing camera and works as expected. For the price it's an awesome computer! Shop around for the best price, you won't be disappointed.
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I bought this laptop as a mid-range work laptop. The processor is fast enough for my intents, but the Windows 8 OS is pretty much the worst thing ever, especially for a laptop that doesn't have a touch-screen interface. I am actually typing this review on my beloved ipad. Oh, the irony!
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Dell Latitude D510 Laptop 1.73ghz Processor, 1gb Ram, 40gb Hard Review
It a great back up laptop and works great for the purpose it was purchased. I have told my friends about the good experience I had getting this time through Amazon.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Best Sony VAIO Duo SVD13215PXB 13.3-Inch Convertible 2-in-1 Touchscreen Deals
First: the Amazon product description isn't accurate. This laptop contains a 256 GB SSD, but no conventional hard drive. (They currently list it with a 500 GB HD, which is not correct.)
The good: this is the laptop I'd been holding out for. It's fast enough and capable enough to run Adobe Photoshop with no problems or to allow me to manipulate a hugely complicated Excel spreadsheet filled with formulas without any noticeable lag. At the same time, it wakes up in less than 2 seconds, and the touchscreen when folded down into tablet position is great for taking notes on. The battery lasts far longer than most laptops, generally giving me 8-10 hours of work before running out. It's shockingly light.
The bad: while the hinge works great, I worry about its long-term sturdiness. The webcam light often stays on, which is creepy. The angle of the screen isn't adjustable, so although the brightness makes it readable from many angles, if you'd like a different angle than the default for ergonomic reasons you're just out of luck.
No buyers remorse on my part a week into having it, but I'd say that the primary audience is people who need high performance, long battery life, a touch screen, and light weight all wrapped up into one package that they're willing to pay a premium for.
UPDATED: It appears to be the case right now that there's no pressure sensitivity for the stylus in Photoshop. That might or might not be a dealbreaker for folks, and it might or might not eventually get fixed with a driver update.
Build:
The device feels very solid and has a premium feel.
The left and right edges of the screen bezel has a slight lip near the middle that catches your fingernail (it's not perfectly flush).
There are two hooks on the base that attaches to the bottom of the screen to keep it secured when the screen is up, but the hooks can sometimes miss and the screen needs to be realigned. If the Duo is on a 45-degree or more slant then the screen will become unhooked and hang loose.
This ultrabook does not have a lock hole.
Weight:
The Duo 13 is lightweight for a laptop but not light enough for one-handed use as a tablet.
Screen:
Beautiful IPS display.
The screen can be hard to view in direct sunlight.
The screen is great, although a 60-degree angle (like the MS Surface) instead of 45 would be better. The IPS display has decent viewing angles so I can live with that.
The sliding screen design allows the screen to be closer within reach than traditional laptops. I like this design over others where the screen is further at the edge of the base.
Having the screen on top and slide out has its benefits to be used as a tablet/slate without having the keyboard in the way. This was one of the main reasons why I chose the Duo over the Pro.
It would be nice if the screen can somehow flip out of the way if you didn't need it. All I need is the keyboard when connected to an external display and the blank screen is just in the way.
Other ultrabooks may have higher resolution screens but 1080p seems sufficient for this 13" screen. The screen magnification is set to 125% by default, which still allows a large workspace. Setting it to 100% gives you a very ample workspace but items can be too small.
The touch accuracy works as intended, but it can get tricky to pinpoint some buttons in desktop mode with your finger. This is where the pen comes in handy.
Note that this screen only has 5 touch points instead of 10, but I haven't found the use for that many touch points. Windows 8 doesn't allow you to drag multiple items with multiple fingers anyways.
I had the Duo custom built at Sony's online store and had them apply the screen protector at the factory. The screen protector does takes away some glare, glossiness, and color.
Note that output displays are limited to 1080p. I wish it could go higher for my higher resolution monitors.
It has a flat surface for use with Windows edge gestures.
Keyboard:
The keyboard could be larger with more key travel.
The keys are very well spaced and I can type at full speed. Most of my typing errors are from missing the right Shift key and pressing Up on accident.
My main gripe is that the right Shift key is too small. I find myself frequently pressing Up instead of Shift with my right pinky finger on accident.
The key travel is very shallow and takes some getting used to.
Trackpad:
It's small but does the job.
The trackpad does the job but I rarely use it. I cranked the sensitivity up so it is more usable.
It's easy to accidentally tap the touchpad while typing so care is needed while typing. Good thing Sony included a hot key to disable the trackpad (Fn + F1).
The left half left-clicks and the right will right-click.
Gestures work just fine with the Synaptics drivers and can be customized.
The pen does not work on the trackpad.
Pen:
The pen works as intended. It comes in handy for accurate pointing but I can live without it.
It feels nice and solid but could be more comfortable.
The top half of the pen where the clip meets already broke loose, as if the super glue no longer sticks.
It is not a Wacom pen so limited apps can use the sensitivity feature at the moment.
The clip holder snaps into place and is much better than having nothing to hold the pen. If it weren't for the clip holder then I would probably leave the pen at home.
The "ink well" holder is built in and slides out when needed, but I rarely use it.
Cameras:
Mediocre cameras on front and back.
The front camera is not adjusted to account for the 45-degree angle screen. If the screen is up then the camera will also be looking up 45-degrees.
Included is a FastAccess Facial Recognition app to log in, but it is pretty slow at recognizing faces.
Connectivity:
No wifi issues here. The wifi signal is stronger when the screen is propped up.
Bluetooth works as intended.
I haven't tried Intel Wireless Display but look forward to testing that out since it's built in.
Performance:
This ultrabook is no slouch!
The SSD allows for fast boot times as well as quick read/write times. It'll boot up in about 10 seconds and restart in about 20 seconds. It almost instantly wakes up when resuming from sleep.
The i7 CPU doesn't break a sweat when I push it.
The fan is not too loud (there's a setting in Vaio Control Center that allows you to adjust the fan noise and CPU performance).
The vent hasn't gotten hot, but the port side where the power plug can get warm when I'm charging it and running multiple USB displays off one port.
Battery life:
This was one of the main selling points for me. An advertised 10 hour battery life was unheard of until Haswell came out.
I can get about 4-5 hours using CPU intensive apps like Traktor to mix music at regular screen brightness and timeout settings. I can picture it lasting 6-8+ hours if I try to conserve power by lowering the screen brightness and shortening the display timeout/dimming settings. I have the display set to dim in 1 minute to 0% and it has helped with battery life.
The battery doesn't seem to drain when the laptop is in sleep mode so I just put it to sleep instead of shutting down.
It charges pretty quickly at about 1% per minute.
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Conclusion:
I like this convertible ultrabook very much and I can picture myself using it for years to come. I can recommend it to others.
It is overpriced but you get what you pay for (powerful CPU/GPU, good battery life, beautiful display, quick SSD [probably the most expensive part], solid and thin build). This is a premium ultrabook.
The battery life, screen, keyboard and weight could use some improvement to earn another star. If the battery could last 10 hours as advertised under normal use then that would be great. The screen would be better if it were adjustable or at a 60-degree angle. The keyboard is not the best but works for daily use. It could be lighter for one-handed use.
My needs include grading and commenting on papers and exams for graduate school students. I wanted a convertible tablet with digital ink capabilities, that was larger than the typical 11.6 inch tablet. I needed something that could handle very large PDF files, so I could read and mark-up coursebooks in PDF form. Ideally, I would be able to replace my iPad and Macbook Air with one device.
Along the way, I tried the Asus Transformerbook TX300. It was too heavy, lacked the digital pen capability, and too slow in handling large pdf files. (It also had defective keyboard unit). I tried the Samsung ATIV 700t. The ATIV 700t had digital ink, but was as sluggish as the Transformerbook with large PDF files, and the screen was too small at 11.6 inches.
I thought a long time before going with this Sony -not sure I liked the slider form; concerned about the Wifi problems people seemed to have. But, I went with it, and find it to be extremely useable, and a great fit for my purposes.
The slider format, I've discovered, is far superior to the detachable tablet approach in the Transformerbook and the ATIV 700t. For marking papers in MS WORD, I can easily change from typed comments to handwritten comments, just by sliding from notebook to tablet. It's quick, and simple. Durability may be an issue, but I plan to get Square Trade or some other kind of extended protection.
The unit is light enough that I can and do take it with me to work on a daily basis, as I did with the iPad. It boots up very quickly. Easy to use it to get work done in the subway, or wherever.
I have not had any significant Wifi problems. It gets a signal (though weak) two floors below where the router is, and a strong signal on the floor where the router is. I had considered the version with ATT broadband, but decided I could use the mobile hotspot function of my phone. The Sony connected with that Wifi from my phone just fine as well.
Battery life is great. It's reassuring not to have to worry about the computer losing its charge before I lose interest in doing more work.
I've seen that many observers are questioning whether this Sony has any real market. From my perspective, this Vaio Duo 13 has a great design and set of features for students and teachers.
Of course, some things could be better. The key travel is too shallow. As is true with almost all Windows machines these days, the aspect ratio is not right for reading in portrait mode (something that students and faculty would likely want to do). Windows programs for marking up PDF files are far more cumbersome than is Goodreader for the iPad -hopefully someone can create a program like Goodreader for Windows 8. (This is not a Sony problem, but something that a person switching from iPad to this might want to consider).
But, again, having a real computer, with real computing power, with a sufficiently large screen, in such a light form, with all my Office and PDF programs, able to handle multiple programs simultaneously without getting bogged down, easily convertible from notebook to tablet, and with the active digitizer -it's really a great package.
My new Sony Duo 13 is show only 2 bars for Wifi connection (all other devices show 5 full bars) but on top of that they running all download super slow and disconnected from my router occasionally. I have to move my Duo very close to my router, the result is super fast as 10 times as 15 feet away. I try to update all the driver and patch of window 8 by lay it down next to each other.
The result is the same. I have to returned it to AMAZON. sorry.
Agree with the first review, Amazon need to correct the HDD spec, it is a 256GB SSD. The top end model with the 512GB SSD cost 2700. Anyway, I've used it for a few days and here's my initial impression.
Pro:
Beautifully designed and thin, form factor is quite an eye catcher
Surprisingly light, feels like holding an 11" notebook instead of a 13" one
Boot up is incredibly fast, takes only a few second like a game console
Performance is very snappy, the i7 is plenty fast for most computing use
Quiet and cool under light use, have not tested heavy loads yet
Beautiful 1080p IPS screen. 1080p is about prefect for 13"
Usable back-lit keyboard
Real touch pad instead of some weird pointing device, though a little small
Very good battery life for such a fast notebook, approaching that of a tablet
NFC. May not be useful but good to know it's included
Pressure sensitive digitizer and supported art software included
Con:
Screen angle not adjustable
Screen is quite glossy but expected just like in most tablets
Hinge does not seem very sturdy so be more careful with it
Only the screen bezel is white. I wish the entire body is white
Keyboard keys lacks travel compare to normal notebook
Does not have a slot to keep the stylus in
Not Wacom digitizer so third party support may be lacking
Non-removeable batteries
No RAM slot
A little pricey
Overall I am very pleased with this hybrid notebook and my wife loves it. I really wanted the Duo 11 when it came out but my wife did not like it. Glad I hold out for the Haswell update. The Duo 13 is better than the Duo 11 in every aspect. The larger screen is more useful for 1080p, the larger keyboard is more practical, and it is amazing that Sony was able to keep its weight almost the same as the Duo 11. And thanks to Haswell, battery life about doubles. It is more expensive, but in this world you usually get what you pay for. I would give it 4.5 stars, but since there's no half star, I give it a 5.
Other thoughts: this is my first Windows 8 experience. I took an evening to learn it and it was pretty nice. After a while the touch experience feel quite natural. Only thing I miss is the Start menu, glad that 8.1 is almost here and will bring the Start menu back. On the other hand I can understand users on a desktop with a non-touch screen would complain about the start screen.
The good: this is the laptop I'd been holding out for. It's fast enough and capable enough to run Adobe Photoshop with no problems or to allow me to manipulate a hugely complicated Excel spreadsheet filled with formulas without any noticeable lag. At the same time, it wakes up in less than 2 seconds, and the touchscreen when folded down into tablet position is great for taking notes on. The battery lasts far longer than most laptops, generally giving me 8-10 hours of work before running out. It's shockingly light.
The bad: while the hinge works great, I worry about its long-term sturdiness. The webcam light often stays on, which is creepy. The angle of the screen isn't adjustable, so although the brightness makes it readable from many angles, if you'd like a different angle than the default for ergonomic reasons you're just out of luck.
No buyers remorse on my part a week into having it, but I'd say that the primary audience is people who need high performance, long battery life, a touch screen, and light weight all wrapped up into one package that they're willing to pay a premium for.
UPDATED: It appears to be the case right now that there's no pressure sensitivity for the stylus in Photoshop. That might or might not be a dealbreaker for folks, and it might or might not eventually get fixed with a driver update.
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I own the Sony Vaio Duo 13 with i7-4650, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD and Windows 8 Pro. It is an impressive convertible ultrabook.Build:
The device feels very solid and has a premium feel.
The left and right edges of the screen bezel has a slight lip near the middle that catches your fingernail (it's not perfectly flush).
There are two hooks on the base that attaches to the bottom of the screen to keep it secured when the screen is up, but the hooks can sometimes miss and the screen needs to be realigned. If the Duo is on a 45-degree or more slant then the screen will become unhooked and hang loose.
This ultrabook does not have a lock hole.
Weight:
The Duo 13 is lightweight for a laptop but not light enough for one-handed use as a tablet.
Screen:
Beautiful IPS display.
The screen can be hard to view in direct sunlight.
The screen is great, although a 60-degree angle (like the MS Surface) instead of 45 would be better. The IPS display has decent viewing angles so I can live with that.
The sliding screen design allows the screen to be closer within reach than traditional laptops. I like this design over others where the screen is further at the edge of the base.
Having the screen on top and slide out has its benefits to be used as a tablet/slate without having the keyboard in the way. This was one of the main reasons why I chose the Duo over the Pro.
It would be nice if the screen can somehow flip out of the way if you didn't need it. All I need is the keyboard when connected to an external display and the blank screen is just in the way.
Other ultrabooks may have higher resolution screens but 1080p seems sufficient for this 13" screen. The screen magnification is set to 125% by default, which still allows a large workspace. Setting it to 100% gives you a very ample workspace but items can be too small.
The touch accuracy works as intended, but it can get tricky to pinpoint some buttons in desktop mode with your finger. This is where the pen comes in handy.
Note that this screen only has 5 touch points instead of 10, but I haven't found the use for that many touch points. Windows 8 doesn't allow you to drag multiple items with multiple fingers anyways.
I had the Duo custom built at Sony's online store and had them apply the screen protector at the factory. The screen protector does takes away some glare, glossiness, and color.
Note that output displays are limited to 1080p. I wish it could go higher for my higher resolution monitors.
It has a flat surface for use with Windows edge gestures.
Keyboard:
The keyboard could be larger with more key travel.
The keys are very well spaced and I can type at full speed. Most of my typing errors are from missing the right Shift key and pressing Up on accident.
My main gripe is that the right Shift key is too small. I find myself frequently pressing Up instead of Shift with my right pinky finger on accident.
The key travel is very shallow and takes some getting used to.
Trackpad:
It's small but does the job.
The trackpad does the job but I rarely use it. I cranked the sensitivity up so it is more usable.
It's easy to accidentally tap the touchpad while typing so care is needed while typing. Good thing Sony included a hot key to disable the trackpad (Fn + F1).
The left half left-clicks and the right will right-click.
Gestures work just fine with the Synaptics drivers and can be customized.
The pen does not work on the trackpad.
Pen:
The pen works as intended. It comes in handy for accurate pointing but I can live without it.
It feels nice and solid but could be more comfortable.
The top half of the pen where the clip meets already broke loose, as if the super glue no longer sticks.
It is not a Wacom pen so limited apps can use the sensitivity feature at the moment.
The clip holder snaps into place and is much better than having nothing to hold the pen. If it weren't for the clip holder then I would probably leave the pen at home.
The "ink well" holder is built in and slides out when needed, but I rarely use it.
Cameras:
Mediocre cameras on front and back.
The front camera is not adjusted to account for the 45-degree angle screen. If the screen is up then the camera will also be looking up 45-degrees.
Included is a FastAccess Facial Recognition app to log in, but it is pretty slow at recognizing faces.
Connectivity:
No wifi issues here. The wifi signal is stronger when the screen is propped up.
Bluetooth works as intended.
I haven't tried Intel Wireless Display but look forward to testing that out since it's built in.
Performance:
This ultrabook is no slouch!
The SSD allows for fast boot times as well as quick read/write times. It'll boot up in about 10 seconds and restart in about 20 seconds. It almost instantly wakes up when resuming from sleep.
The i7 CPU doesn't break a sweat when I push it.
The fan is not too loud (there's a setting in Vaio Control Center that allows you to adjust the fan noise and CPU performance).
The vent hasn't gotten hot, but the port side where the power plug can get warm when I'm charging it and running multiple USB displays off one port.
Battery life:
This was one of the main selling points for me. An advertised 10 hour battery life was unheard of until Haswell came out.
I can get about 4-5 hours using CPU intensive apps like Traktor to mix music at regular screen brightness and timeout settings. I can picture it lasting 6-8+ hours if I try to conserve power by lowering the screen brightness and shortening the display timeout/dimming settings. I have the display set to dim in 1 minute to 0% and it has helped with battery life.
The battery doesn't seem to drain when the laptop is in sleep mode so I just put it to sleep instead of shutting down.
It charges pretty quickly at about 1% per minute.
--
Conclusion:
I like this convertible ultrabook very much and I can picture myself using it for years to come. I can recommend it to others.
It is overpriced but you get what you pay for (powerful CPU/GPU, good battery life, beautiful display, quick SSD [probably the most expensive part], solid and thin build). This is a premium ultrabook.
The battery life, screen, keyboard and weight could use some improvement to earn another star. If the battery could last 10 hours as advertised under normal use then that would be great. The screen would be better if it were adjustable or at a 60-degree angle. The keyboard is not the best but works for daily use. It could be lighter for one-handed use.
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This is a review of the stock version with 8gb RAM and 256gb HDD.My needs include grading and commenting on papers and exams for graduate school students. I wanted a convertible tablet with digital ink capabilities, that was larger than the typical 11.6 inch tablet. I needed something that could handle very large PDF files, so I could read and mark-up coursebooks in PDF form. Ideally, I would be able to replace my iPad and Macbook Air with one device.
Along the way, I tried the Asus Transformerbook TX300. It was too heavy, lacked the digital pen capability, and too slow in handling large pdf files. (It also had defective keyboard unit). I tried the Samsung ATIV 700t. The ATIV 700t had digital ink, but was as sluggish as the Transformerbook with large PDF files, and the screen was too small at 11.6 inches.
I thought a long time before going with this Sony -not sure I liked the slider form; concerned about the Wifi problems people seemed to have. But, I went with it, and find it to be extremely useable, and a great fit for my purposes.
The slider format, I've discovered, is far superior to the detachable tablet approach in the Transformerbook and the ATIV 700t. For marking papers in MS WORD, I can easily change from typed comments to handwritten comments, just by sliding from notebook to tablet. It's quick, and simple. Durability may be an issue, but I plan to get Square Trade or some other kind of extended protection.
The unit is light enough that I can and do take it with me to work on a daily basis, as I did with the iPad. It boots up very quickly. Easy to use it to get work done in the subway, or wherever.
I have not had any significant Wifi problems. It gets a signal (though weak) two floors below where the router is, and a strong signal on the floor where the router is. I had considered the version with ATT broadband, but decided I could use the mobile hotspot function of my phone. The Sony connected with that Wifi from my phone just fine as well.
Battery life is great. It's reassuring not to have to worry about the computer losing its charge before I lose interest in doing more work.
I've seen that many observers are questioning whether this Sony has any real market. From my perspective, this Vaio Duo 13 has a great design and set of features for students and teachers.
Of course, some things could be better. The key travel is too shallow. As is true with almost all Windows machines these days, the aspect ratio is not right for reading in portrait mode (something that students and faculty would likely want to do). Windows programs for marking up PDF files are far more cumbersome than is Goodreader for the iPad -hopefully someone can create a program like Goodreader for Windows 8. (This is not a Sony problem, but something that a person switching from iPad to this might want to consider).
But, again, having a real computer, with real computing power, with a sufficiently large screen, in such a light form, with all my Office and PDF programs, able to handle multiple programs simultaneously without getting bogged down, easily convertible from notebook to tablet, and with the active digitizer -it's really a great package.
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I looking for great laptop and good for tablet. This machine is amazing fast and great responsive in many ways. It can be one of my favorite gadget if it does not have serious Wifi connection problem. I use Apple Time capsule (old version) as my router to internet. Normally, I use my computer, tablet far from it around 15-20 feet, nothing go wrong. All my machine work and run internet extremely fast and never have disconnected problem.My new Sony Duo 13 is show only 2 bars for Wifi connection (all other devices show 5 full bars) but on top of that they running all download super slow and disconnected from my router occasionally. I have to move my Duo very close to my router, the result is super fast as 10 times as 15 feet away. I try to update all the driver and patch of window 8 by lay it down next to each other.
The result is the same. I have to returned it to AMAZON. sorry.
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I was intrigued by the Duo 11 but hesitated due to its difficult to use smallish keyboard and short battery life. Thanks to Intel Haswell and Sony's updates, I finally get the perfect hybrid laptop I've been waiting for. Beautiful and light weight, fast, 1080p multi-touch IPS screen, long battery life, decent keyboard and a pressure-sensitive stylus.Agree with the first review, Amazon need to correct the HDD spec, it is a 256GB SSD. The top end model with the 512GB SSD cost 2700. Anyway, I've used it for a few days and here's my initial impression.
Pro:
Beautifully designed and thin, form factor is quite an eye catcher
Surprisingly light, feels like holding an 11" notebook instead of a 13" one
Boot up is incredibly fast, takes only a few second like a game console
Performance is very snappy, the i7 is plenty fast for most computing use
Quiet and cool under light use, have not tested heavy loads yet
Beautiful 1080p IPS screen. 1080p is about prefect for 13"
Usable back-lit keyboard
Real touch pad instead of some weird pointing device, though a little small
Very good battery life for such a fast notebook, approaching that of a tablet
NFC. May not be useful but good to know it's included
Pressure sensitive digitizer and supported art software included
Con:
Screen angle not adjustable
Screen is quite glossy but expected just like in most tablets
Hinge does not seem very sturdy so be more careful with it
Only the screen bezel is white. I wish the entire body is white
Keyboard keys lacks travel compare to normal notebook
Does not have a slot to keep the stylus in
Not Wacom digitizer so third party support may be lacking
Non-removeable batteries
No RAM slot
A little pricey
Overall I am very pleased with this hybrid notebook and my wife loves it. I really wanted the Duo 11 when it came out but my wife did not like it. Glad I hold out for the Haswell update. The Duo 13 is better than the Duo 11 in every aspect. The larger screen is more useful for 1080p, the larger keyboard is more practical, and it is amazing that Sony was able to keep its weight almost the same as the Duo 11. And thanks to Haswell, battery life about doubles. It is more expensive, but in this world you usually get what you pay for. I would give it 4.5 stars, but since there's no half star, I give it a 5.
Other thoughts: this is my first Windows 8 experience. I took an evening to learn it and it was pretty nice. After a while the touch experience feel quite natural. Only thing I miss is the Start menu, glad that 8.1 is almost here and will bring the Start menu back. On the other hand I can understand users on a desktop with a non-touch screen would complain about the start screen.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
ASUS K55N 15.6" AMD Quad-Core 500GB Notebook Review
I like how it works, it's so fast; i like AMD technology and the keyboard is really help full and resolution is great.
Well, guess what operating system it came with? Yup, Win8. So because of the false advertising I chose the machine I didn't really want and got double-screwed.
I've had this laptop plugged in for a couple hours now and the battery refuses to charge. In fact, I'm being told there is no battery.
And guess what? MS Office isn't even part of the bundle. I thought I'd at least get Word with the purchase of a brand new computer. Nope, but I do get a whole lot of crap I don't want to eat up my memory which I can't even expand because I chose the ASUS over the ACER due to the aforementioned false advertising. I've had this laptop out of the box for only a few hours now and I can't tell you how much I regret buying it.
Oh joy--I have to pay for shipping AGAIN to get my refund.
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It's fast, sleek, and has great graphics. The only grip I have is that sometimes my palm brushes the touch-pad and it throws the cursor off when typing.Best Deals for ASUS K55N 15.6" AMD Quad-Core 500GB Notebook
I actually wanted a quad-core Acer, which had hardware more to my liking, but the OS was Windows 8 which I don't want. So I got the Asus because it advertised Windows 7 as the operating system. That's how bad I hoped to avoid Windows 8--that I would pay a comparable price for an inferior machine.Well, guess what operating system it came with? Yup, Win8. So because of the false advertising I chose the machine I didn't really want and got double-screwed.
I've had this laptop plugged in for a couple hours now and the battery refuses to charge. In fact, I'm being told there is no battery.
And guess what? MS Office isn't even part of the bundle. I thought I'd at least get Word with the purchase of a brand new computer. Nope, but I do get a whole lot of crap I don't want to eat up my memory which I can't even expand because I chose the ASUS over the ACER due to the aforementioned false advertising. I've had this laptop out of the box for only a few hours now and I can't tell you how much I regret buying it.
Oh joy--I have to pay for shipping AGAIN to get my refund.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Cheap HP Pavilion DM3-1035DX Notebook PC - AMD Athlon Neo X2 Dual-Core
I have this notebook for about 2 months now. Although I only use HP DM-3 for mobile surfing, I have been able to perform heavy jobs from time to time.
This notebook weigh only 4.25lb and it is pretty light to carry around. I put it in my swiss gear bag and I barley notice the weigh. It doesn't have any CDROMS drive but it doesn't bother me a bit because I only needed only once during these two months and I think I can live with it because it is so light without CD-Drive.
The pros of the this Notebook is that
1. Light (as I mention only 4.2 lb)
2. Window 7 (better than linux and window vista)
3. 3 GB of memory in window 64 bit (window uses about 1GB), It is easily accessible in the back for upgrade. (although I never tried it before)
4. Wireless draft N, faster if you could get draft N signal.
5. Storage 340 with HP protect smart, you could get bigger space for this much money but not at this weigh.
6.Built webcam and mic is descent enough to hold video conference.
7. Keyboard and the metal cover is such a charm, many people think I paid a lot more than what I really pay for this.
8.4 USB, typical,one mic port and audio out. Nothing fancy but I am really sold for the one HDMI port. I can instantly hook up with my sharp 46" through HDMI cable and browse the web or watch online movie (I watch more movies and browsing the web).
Now the cons
1. Battery life is no where they claim it to be, they said nearly 6 hours in HP sites, I barely get past 4 with minimum power usage.
2.Track pad is difficult to operate.
3. Over heat quickly when watching movies or doing heavy tasks, otherwise, it is fine.
4. Hibernation does not resume window quickly.
As you can see, there are more pros than cons and I am one of those people who hate Netbook because it is too damn small. This worth the extra money.
This notebook weigh only 4.25lb and it is pretty light to carry around. I put it in my swiss gear bag and I barley notice the weigh. It doesn't have any CDROMS drive but it doesn't bother me a bit because I only needed only once during these two months and I think I can live with it because it is so light without CD-Drive.
The pros of the this Notebook is that
1. Light (as I mention only 4.2 lb)
2. Window 7 (better than linux and window vista)
3. 3 GB of memory in window 64 bit (window uses about 1GB), It is easily accessible in the back for upgrade. (although I never tried it before)
4. Wireless draft N, faster if you could get draft N signal.
5. Storage 340 with HP protect smart, you could get bigger space for this much money but not at this weigh.
6.Built webcam and mic is descent enough to hold video conference.
7. Keyboard and the metal cover is such a charm, many people think I paid a lot more than what I really pay for this.
8.4 USB, typical,one mic port and audio out. Nothing fancy but I am really sold for the one HDMI port. I can instantly hook up with my sharp 46" through HDMI cable and browse the web or watch online movie (I watch more movies and browsing the web).
Now the cons
1. Battery life is no where they claim it to be, they said nearly 6 hours in HP sites, I barely get past 4 with minimum power usage.
2.Track pad is difficult to operate.
3. Over heat quickly when watching movies or doing heavy tasks, otherwise, it is fine.
4. Hibernation does not resume window quickly.
As you can see, there are more pros than cons and I am one of those people who hate Netbook because it is too damn small. This worth the extra money.
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Great Quality...I love it.....LOVE IT.....its completely perfect....its exactly what I wanted... a perfect fit into my very busy lifestyle... great product...Best Deals for HP Pavilion DM3-1035DX Notebook PC - AMD Athlon Neo X2 Dual-Core
This is the perfect size for school, as my classrooms all have small desks. I bought it for the HDMI port, and installed webcam. It is pretty fast until a lot of stuff is on it requiring a file purge every now and again. You WILL need a fan as it gets hot, and battery life isn't near what it should be. Had mine a year and the external edges show cracks and wear. I am deathly afraid of the pin in the electrical out breaking as they put the straight out plug in it. I do plan on upgrading the RAM because 3g isn't enough to run Adobe Suite.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Cheap HP Essential 3105m XU009UT 11.6' LED Notebook - E-Series E-350
This pc works really well for what i have got it for. for such a tiny 11.2 in pc it has a power to it, great vid card, and will work for what i tended it to do.
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I bought this notebook as a safety net in case my other systems had a problem. The size is just right for something that lays around my workspace and does not get in the way. The on board software was a real bargin as I needed the window 7 professonal. The more I use it the more I like it. Some days I don't turn my desktop on for the business day. Overall I am very satisfied and would buy it again.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Discount Hp PAV Dm4-3055dx 2.40 Ghz 2nd Generation Intel Core I5-2430m 8g
NOTE: I need you guys to know that I just bought this laptop about a month ago. If anything negative happens to the laptop within the next few weeks (or month), I'll make sure to edit this review. if you have questions or comments about this review, just click "comment" on the button below and I'll gladly help you out.
(PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEW. YOUR VIOLENT REACTIONS WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.)
Story:
my old laptop has finally retired after a few years and I wanted something a little bit more affordable and portable without compromising performance. the older model of this laptop (HP DM4-3050) a lot of good reviews so I bought this one.
REVIEW:
1.) DIMENSIONS (size and weight)
First thing that I noticed when I bought this was the dimensions of this laptop. It's actually unusual for a 14" laptop (not 14.1") to be this small and portable. The weight is about 4 pounds (rounding-off) and its very comfortable to carry around on my backpack (even carrying this bare-handed is convenient!) in some cases, this laptop can even fit some 13.3" laptop sleeves. The size of the screen is adequate for documentation, watching movies, internet browsing and even Photo editing.
2.) PHYSICAL HARDWARE AND APPEARANCE
The Laptop is has a steel aluminum plate covering and doesn't take fingerprints (unless you have oily or sweaty hands). very easy to clean and doesn't attract too many dust particles. The webcam with integrated microphone is better than average since it adjusts to the light that surrounds the user of the laptop. There is also a Bluetooth (which a lot of laptops of this level doesn't have) if you want to transfer files wireless. Keyboard is comfortable for typing and doing shortcuts. this laptop has three USB ports in total (two 3.0 USB PORTS on the left and one 2.0 USB PORT on the right). This also has an HMDI port if you want to connect your laptop to your big screen television. Mouse pad has excellent sensitivity and the buttons are good. I really love the finger sensor on this laptop because its very convenient for windows start up and logging into your accounts (no need to type your username and password all the time, just set it up on your HP simple pass and your all good!). The Hard Drive has about 610GB usable memory (the other 30GB is for recovery and system files)is more than enough if you have a lot of files to store. The BEATS AUDIO that was put into this laptop is better than most laptops. Highs and Mids are good. HP actually did a great job of putting in a very small sub-woofer for low frequency sounds and better acoustic.(I'm a music professional so my standards are a little high).
I only have three comments about this laptop...
1.) I wish the SD Card Port has a cover...
2.) the Keyboard doesn't have a back-lit.
3.) the OPTICAL DRIVE button is hard to press (not a deal breaker), hence the 4 stars.
3.) PERFORMANCE
everything actually depends on the type of work that you do on your laptop. My routine is centered on multi-tasking (internet browsing, playing some music, editing photos, videos and music,using Microsoft office, etc) No problems at all. The 8GB RAM and i5-2430m Intel core Processor (has 4 processors with a speed of 2.4 GHz each) has a start-up of about 15-18seconds and 10 seconds to shut-down. It doesn't have any problem running ANY kind of programs you throw at it. The Intel HD Graphics is enough for High-Definition Videos (both 720p and 1080p) and some Games that require high specs (sorry, not a gamer).
**If you want to maximize the performance of this laptop, I highly recommend you take out all the bloatwares (HP and other programs that's already in the laptop). It took me about 15-20 minutes to do this.
EXTRA REASONS WHY THIS LAPTOP IS A GOOD BUY:
-This laptop has a security Hard Drive feature. If ever you accidentally bumped your laptop into something or it falls into the floor, It will automatically LOCK your hard drive, and this will help you recover important files if ever the laptop breaks.
-The HP Cool Sense Temperature Control Automatically adjusts to its surroundings so your laptop doesn't overheat (whether it's on the table or on your lap.)
-I've already said this, but I want to emphasize this really good feature. The FINGER SENSOR which helps save time when your logging into your windows start-up or into your private accounts.(No need to type your username and password again and again.)
OVERALL, this laptop is solid and excellent whether you're a student or a professional. In terms of the price, It is actually a money saver if you're looking for the same specs as me. Hope this review helps you.
For the $600 price range, this machine is pretty well equipped. I was stuck between getting this or the Folio. In the end, it came down to the price tag. Compared to others on the market, it is pretty light. Not has light as the ultrabooks, but this isn't an ultrabook. The screen quality is pretty good (no complaints) and the keyboard is very comfortable (not sure why some people have a problem with the keyboard, unless they are used to something else).
PROS:
Price
Solid Intel processor (yes, I'm an "Intel geek," I'll take it over AMD any day)
Great sound quality for a laptop
Good memory and harddrive
CONS:
No boot disk included (can be requested)
Optical drive is a little tricky to open, you have to press the eject button a little hard (which is my only real gripe so far)
No backlight for the keyboard (but, clip-on lights are cheap...no biggy)
If you are looking for a solid, good-performing laptop which isn't too heavy (in terms of pounds AND cost) this one is a great choice!
THINGS TO NOTE:
-Small: It's such a portable machine. Just over 4 pounds with the battery, and noticeably thinner than most laptops. Also, while its screen is a full 14" the thinness and reduced "blank space" around the monitor and key board around the computer means it's smaller than most other 14" machines. As a college student, this is a major plus. It actually fits [just barely] into the 13.3" sleeves technically designed for MacBooks
-Ports: despite its small size, it still has 3 USB ports. I'm always charging something, and often have my wireless mouse linked via USB, so it's nice to have more than the 2 ports that are standard on most 14" laptops
-Fingerprint ID: I really didn't think I'd use this feature, but honestly I love it. It took about 3 minutes to initially set up, and then about 30 minutes of fussing with it to figure out all it could do, and how to set up in a way optimal for me. You can set to open the page you want when you swipe a finger, or to wait until you manually open a log-in page to prompt you to scan in. Emails, Facebook, Youtube, shopping sites, I'll never get my many passwords mixed up, and be thrown out because my caps-lock was accidentally on.
-Temperature: This might be premature, because it usually takes laptops a year or so to start overheating [if they're going to] but it was such a problem with my old Toshiba I can't help but be thrilled to again set my laptop actually on my lap. The interior fan works well, and you can turn off the auto run and set it to manual if you ever think it IS getting too hot.
Display: the picture quality is really fantastic. It's not one of the newer "retina display" things you'll find in Apple products, but it is far and away superior my old laptop
-I love the Island style keyboard. I do very little numerical typing, and find having a number pad just gets in the way of my typing. If you do work with numbers a great deal and are used to relying on the number pad, this might be something to consider before buying this computer
Processor: here is where the computer didn't quite live up to my expectations. I want a truly fast computer. I more often than not have up to 5 internet tabs running, and music, and school software.... you get the idea. I need a computer to take what I throw at it. While this computer certainly runs faster than my old Centrino core, I was expecting more from the much touted i5. Not a complete let-down, and maybe a better wifi source will help pick things up.
-Shell: the actual appearance of the computer is very sleek, very professional looking. Dark brown matte that looks black in low light, it does have a tendency to attract and show smudges. If this is a problem, I suggest carrying a cloth with you.
-Sound: Beats Audio is a major selling point of the HP line, and while it is certainly impressive when using headphones, the sound quality from the speakers comes out just slightly distorted because of speaker placement. Because of the small size of the laptop, the speakers are actually just under the front edge of the machine. While this isn't a problem if you are sitting it on a desk or table, if you're like me and prop your laptop against your stomach or chest a lot, it does distort the sound slightly. You do quickly get used to it, but if you are a "sound purist" external speakers might make you happy.
-Dedicated mouse buttons: Maybe I'm old fashioned but the new "no button" mouses bother me. This touchpad has two actual right and left buttons for the mouse, and the setting on the touchpad itself are easily manageable. Some have complained the HP touch pads are either over-sensative or glitchy. I have had not problems with it being to sensitive, and so far have no glitches to speak of.
Price: I wanted more RAM and memory than my previous laptop, and all the options seemed beyond my budget. This was a great find, in my opinion, because I GOT IT FOR $560 on sale at Best Buy. Everything else with similar specs was going for almost $700, which, while not outrageous, is still more than most students have to spend. For all that you get outta this things, you can't beat the price.
-Just to note, it does not have a backlit keyboard. This isn't an issue for me, but for some this is a deal breaker.
As a student going abroad in the fall, this computer is perfect for me: small, light, portable, lots of space on the hard drive, an awesome webcam, extra security through the fingerprint scanner, without all the frills and unnecessary things that turns me off to Apple products. People have complained in the past about HP's customer service, but as I get a really great Best Buy protection plan, hopefully I won't have to deal directly with them. I would highly recommend this laptop to a friend.
My only beef is with the keyboard, which is unlike any other laptop keyboard I've used. The keys have very little vertical travel, and no depression for fingertips, which may be part of my biggest complaint: both the keys and the spacebar frequently fail to register my strokes, though this has improved somewhat over time. As a result of this maddening problem, I use a wireless keyboard for most of my work on this laptop.
UPDATE: After writing the above I researched the keyboard issue on an HP board, and discovered a solution to the problem, which worked my keyboard now types as it should! Simple procedure: Go to Device Manager, find the PS/2 Keyboard, click its Driver tab, then click un-install. Close Device Manager and reboot the laptop. On reboot, it will re-install the keyboard driver (which is a firmware driver, so no worries about finding the file).
(PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CONSTRUCTIVE REVIEW. YOUR VIOLENT REACTIONS WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.)
Story:
my old laptop has finally retired after a few years and I wanted something a little bit more affordable and portable without compromising performance. the older model of this laptop (HP DM4-3050) a lot of good reviews so I bought this one.
REVIEW:
1.) DIMENSIONS (size and weight)
First thing that I noticed when I bought this was the dimensions of this laptop. It's actually unusual for a 14" laptop (not 14.1") to be this small and portable. The weight is about 4 pounds (rounding-off) and its very comfortable to carry around on my backpack (even carrying this bare-handed is convenient!) in some cases, this laptop can even fit some 13.3" laptop sleeves. The size of the screen is adequate for documentation, watching movies, internet browsing and even Photo editing.
2.) PHYSICAL HARDWARE AND APPEARANCE
The Laptop is has a steel aluminum plate covering and doesn't take fingerprints (unless you have oily or sweaty hands). very easy to clean and doesn't attract too many dust particles. The webcam with integrated microphone is better than average since it adjusts to the light that surrounds the user of the laptop. There is also a Bluetooth (which a lot of laptops of this level doesn't have) if you want to transfer files wireless. Keyboard is comfortable for typing and doing shortcuts. this laptop has three USB ports in total (two 3.0 USB PORTS on the left and one 2.0 USB PORT on the right). This also has an HMDI port if you want to connect your laptop to your big screen television. Mouse pad has excellent sensitivity and the buttons are good. I really love the finger sensor on this laptop because its very convenient for windows start up and logging into your accounts (no need to type your username and password all the time, just set it up on your HP simple pass and your all good!). The Hard Drive has about 610GB usable memory (the other 30GB is for recovery and system files)is more than enough if you have a lot of files to store. The BEATS AUDIO that was put into this laptop is better than most laptops. Highs and Mids are good. HP actually did a great job of putting in a very small sub-woofer for low frequency sounds and better acoustic.(I'm a music professional so my standards are a little high).
I only have three comments about this laptop...
1.) I wish the SD Card Port has a cover...
2.) the Keyboard doesn't have a back-lit.
3.) the OPTICAL DRIVE button is hard to press (not a deal breaker), hence the 4 stars.
3.) PERFORMANCE
everything actually depends on the type of work that you do on your laptop. My routine is centered on multi-tasking (internet browsing, playing some music, editing photos, videos and music,using Microsoft office, etc) No problems at all. The 8GB RAM and i5-2430m Intel core Processor (has 4 processors with a speed of 2.4 GHz each) has a start-up of about 15-18seconds and 10 seconds to shut-down. It doesn't have any problem running ANY kind of programs you throw at it. The Intel HD Graphics is enough for High-Definition Videos (both 720p and 1080p) and some Games that require high specs (sorry, not a gamer).
**If you want to maximize the performance of this laptop, I highly recommend you take out all the bloatwares (HP and other programs that's already in the laptop). It took me about 15-20 minutes to do this.
EXTRA REASONS WHY THIS LAPTOP IS A GOOD BUY:
-This laptop has a security Hard Drive feature. If ever you accidentally bumped your laptop into something or it falls into the floor, It will automatically LOCK your hard drive, and this will help you recover important files if ever the laptop breaks.
-The HP Cool Sense Temperature Control Automatically adjusts to its surroundings so your laptop doesn't overheat (whether it's on the table or on your lap.)
-I've already said this, but I want to emphasize this really good feature. The FINGER SENSOR which helps save time when your logging into your windows start-up or into your private accounts.(No need to type your username and password again and again.)
OVERALL, this laptop is solid and excellent whether you're a student or a professional. In terms of the price, It is actually a money saver if you're looking for the same specs as me. Hope this review helps you.
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This review is for the HP Pavilion dm4 3055dxFor the $600 price range, this machine is pretty well equipped. I was stuck between getting this or the Folio. In the end, it came down to the price tag. Compared to others on the market, it is pretty light. Not has light as the ultrabooks, but this isn't an ultrabook. The screen quality is pretty good (no complaints) and the keyboard is very comfortable (not sure why some people have a problem with the keyboard, unless they are used to something else).
PROS:
Price
Solid Intel processor (yes, I'm an "Intel geek," I'll take it over AMD any day)
Great sound quality for a laptop
Good memory and harddrive
CONS:
No boot disk included (can be requested)
Optical drive is a little tricky to open, you have to press the eject button a little hard (which is my only real gripe so far)
No backlight for the keyboard (but, clip-on lights are cheap...no biggy)
If you are looking for a solid, good-performing laptop which isn't too heavy (in terms of pounds AND cost) this one is a great choice!
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I've been using a Toshiba Satellite for 3 years, and while it has been slowly dying for 6 months, in the last month it really started to disintegrate. I swore I would never again buy a Toshiba, what with the nightmares that machine had given me, and after a solid month of shopping around I had decided between this and an ASUS [both for sale cheaper at Best Buy]. I am a very picky shopper, and read all the reviews, and researched all the specs for the 2 machines, and eventually decided to go with the lightly smaller HP. I have been using it over 2 weeks, and have really no complaints. I don't game, nor do I do any photo or video editing: if this is what you are looking for out of a computer, I recommend a slightly larger, faster option. But if you want a hard working business or student computer, I really recommend this.THINGS TO NOTE:
-Small: It's such a portable machine. Just over 4 pounds with the battery, and noticeably thinner than most laptops. Also, while its screen is a full 14" the thinness and reduced "blank space" around the monitor and key board around the computer means it's smaller than most other 14" machines. As a college student, this is a major plus. It actually fits [just barely] into the 13.3" sleeves technically designed for MacBooks
-Ports: despite its small size, it still has 3 USB ports. I'm always charging something, and often have my wireless mouse linked via USB, so it's nice to have more than the 2 ports that are standard on most 14" laptops
-Fingerprint ID: I really didn't think I'd use this feature, but honestly I love it. It took about 3 minutes to initially set up, and then about 30 minutes of fussing with it to figure out all it could do, and how to set up in a way optimal for me. You can set to open the page you want when you swipe a finger, or to wait until you manually open a log-in page to prompt you to scan in. Emails, Facebook, Youtube, shopping sites, I'll never get my many passwords mixed up, and be thrown out because my caps-lock was accidentally on.
-Temperature: This might be premature, because it usually takes laptops a year or so to start overheating [if they're going to] but it was such a problem with my old Toshiba I can't help but be thrilled to again set my laptop actually on my lap. The interior fan works well, and you can turn off the auto run and set it to manual if you ever think it IS getting too hot.
Display: the picture quality is really fantastic. It's not one of the newer "retina display" things you'll find in Apple products, but it is far and away superior my old laptop
-I love the Island style keyboard. I do very little numerical typing, and find having a number pad just gets in the way of my typing. If you do work with numbers a great deal and are used to relying on the number pad, this might be something to consider before buying this computer
Processor: here is where the computer didn't quite live up to my expectations. I want a truly fast computer. I more often than not have up to 5 internet tabs running, and music, and school software.... you get the idea. I need a computer to take what I throw at it. While this computer certainly runs faster than my old Centrino core, I was expecting more from the much touted i5. Not a complete let-down, and maybe a better wifi source will help pick things up.
-Shell: the actual appearance of the computer is very sleek, very professional looking. Dark brown matte that looks black in low light, it does have a tendency to attract and show smudges. If this is a problem, I suggest carrying a cloth with you.
-Sound: Beats Audio is a major selling point of the HP line, and while it is certainly impressive when using headphones, the sound quality from the speakers comes out just slightly distorted because of speaker placement. Because of the small size of the laptop, the speakers are actually just under the front edge of the machine. While this isn't a problem if you are sitting it on a desk or table, if you're like me and prop your laptop against your stomach or chest a lot, it does distort the sound slightly. You do quickly get used to it, but if you are a "sound purist" external speakers might make you happy.
-Dedicated mouse buttons: Maybe I'm old fashioned but the new "no button" mouses bother me. This touchpad has two actual right and left buttons for the mouse, and the setting on the touchpad itself are easily manageable. Some have complained the HP touch pads are either over-sensative or glitchy. I have had not problems with it being to sensitive, and so far have no glitches to speak of.
Price: I wanted more RAM and memory than my previous laptop, and all the options seemed beyond my budget. This was a great find, in my opinion, because I GOT IT FOR $560 on sale at Best Buy. Everything else with similar specs was going for almost $700, which, while not outrageous, is still more than most students have to spend. For all that you get outta this things, you can't beat the price.
-Just to note, it does not have a backlit keyboard. This isn't an issue for me, but for some this is a deal breaker.
As a student going abroad in the fall, this computer is perfect for me: small, light, portable, lots of space on the hard drive, an awesome webcam, extra security through the fingerprint scanner, without all the frills and unnecessary things that turns me off to Apple products. People have complained in the past about HP's customer service, but as I get a really great Best Buy protection plan, hopefully I won't have to deal directly with them. I would highly recommend this laptop to a friend.
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I bought this laptop in June 2012 via a Best Buy sale, and am reviewing it 11 months later. I agree with other reviewers on its good points: it's fast, small, light, has great screen image and resolution. It's very thin, yet has a full DVD drive, which many thin laptops have abandoned. I love the fingerprint scan tool, which I use to log in every day to Windows and LastPass.My only beef is with the keyboard, which is unlike any other laptop keyboard I've used. The keys have very little vertical travel, and no depression for fingertips, which may be part of my biggest complaint: both the keys and the spacebar frequently fail to register my strokes, though this has improved somewhat over time. As a result of this maddening problem, I use a wireless keyboard for most of my work on this laptop.
UPDATE: After writing the above I researched the keyboard issue on an HP board, and discovered a solution to the problem, which worked my keyboard now types as it should! Simple procedure: Go to Device Manager, find the PS/2 Keyboard, click its Driver tab, then click un-install. Close Device Manager and reboot the laptop. On reboot, it will re-install the keyboard driver (which is a firmware driver, so no worries about finding the file).
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the laptop is elegant, fast, an a good price in compration with other computers like sony or mac de apple.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Reviews of ASUS N56VJ-WH71 15.6" Laptop (Intel Core i7-3630QM 2.4GHz, 6GB
Since there really aren't any reviews for the laptop I figured that I'd chime in with some feedback. A while back I bought the system on Tiger Direct for 699, and I have absolutely no regrets with it. The computer really is a powerhouse for the price. The only modifications I've made is capping out the RAM at 16 gigs, but it was mostly overkill and because I love to multi-task.
Some notes:
Function + F4 key lights up the keyboard. It's not mentioned anywhere in the product manual and took me a few days to figure it out. It really is a lifesaver if your trying to type at night.
The graphics card runs most modern games in medium to high settings. It's considered a middle-upper class mobile card. The left side of the laptop will get hot after some time but its nothing to be concerned about, just make sure you give it proper ventilation
The keyboard is very comfortable, but it took some getting used to. I rarely if ever mistakenly click the touchpad, which might I add is also quite nice. the multi-gestures on it remind me of an Apple trackpad.
Some notes:
Function + F4 key lights up the keyboard. It's not mentioned anywhere in the product manual and took me a few days to figure it out. It really is a lifesaver if your trying to type at night.
The graphics card runs most modern games in medium to high settings. It's considered a middle-upper class mobile card. The left side of the laptop will get hot after some time but its nothing to be concerned about, just make sure you give it proper ventilation
The keyboard is very comfortable, but it took some getting used to. I rarely if ever mistakenly click the touchpad, which might I add is also quite nice. the multi-gestures on it remind me of an Apple trackpad.
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Completely satisfied. I have a lot of time using laptops as desktop CPU, connecting them all peripherals. And if I need to move, I have the intrinsic mobility of a laptop. I needed to replace my current CPU a Dell Inspiron 6400. I chose this laptop looking for a good processor, and the ability to increase the ram memory, up to 16 gb ... I placed an adapter in place of the optical drive to place the hard drive that originally brings. While I installed an SSD and the result is amazing. Using Acronis Home to clone the hard drive, Windows 8 really does fly with this configuration ... For the price I receive more than I expected. Yes .. I recommend it!
Monday, September 29, 2014
Cheap ThinkPad Edge E430 3254ACU 14" LED Notebook Intel Core i3 i3-2350M
The Edge provides what I expected the best typing experience available, bar none. The battery runs twice as long as the usual multimedia laptops in this price range 5 to 6 hours, which really makes me happy, as you could just leave the power cord at home.
The machine feels heavy to carry around, even at 2.2 Kgs, it needs to shed atleast half a kilo to feel even remotely portable, getting rid of the dvd drive should be the first thing to do. Maybe I'll ask the service center guys to remove it.
The main disappointment is how slow the boot is, how slow the hard drive is. Often the windows explorer fails to display files in a folder! It takes eons to display the folder contents at times, and thats super frustrating! Overall speed once the system is running is perfectly fine, browser tabs and office software run fast enough, but you do see the system running slow from time to time, I'm guessing a very slow hard drive as the culprit.
Since they dont give you a Windows dvd, I've tried reinstalling from the recovery partition but have failed. Will take it to the service center for reinstall, and hope the machine runs faster after removing the lenovo bloatware.
The machine ran very cool for the first 4 months, and has just started to get mildly warm now. You wont hear the fan running at all though, very silent machine, except the clackety of the keyboard.
And yeah, the touchpad is useless, doesnt register clicks most of the time, and this is a Thinkpad!
The machine feels heavy to carry around, even at 2.2 Kgs, it needs to shed atleast half a kilo to feel even remotely portable, getting rid of the dvd drive should be the first thing to do. Maybe I'll ask the service center guys to remove it.
The main disappointment is how slow the boot is, how slow the hard drive is. Often the windows explorer fails to display files in a folder! It takes eons to display the folder contents at times, and thats super frustrating! Overall speed once the system is running is perfectly fine, browser tabs and office software run fast enough, but you do see the system running slow from time to time, I'm guessing a very slow hard drive as the culprit.
Since they dont give you a Windows dvd, I've tried reinstalling from the recovery partition but have failed. Will take it to the service center for reinstall, and hope the machine runs faster after removing the lenovo bloatware.
The machine ran very cool for the first 4 months, and has just started to get mildly warm now. You wont hear the fan running at all though, very silent machine, except the clackety of the keyboard.
And yeah, the touchpad is useless, doesnt register clicks most of the time, and this is a Thinkpad!
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We have been using this since Sept of 2011 and it just works. So far it can really handle all the task we thow it. It's true that it is a kinda heavy, but that is to be expected. I also use it to play combat arms online without . I'm planning on replacing the current 320GB HD WITH A 120GB SSD for improve performance.Best Deals for ThinkPad Edge E430 3254ACU 14" LED Notebook Intel Core i3 i3-2350M
It has common Lenovo issue with fan, which is increasing and decreasing all the time, and it's a lil bit annoying. Other than that it's okHonest reviews on ThinkPad Edge E430 3254ACU 14" LED Notebook Intel Core i3 i3-2350M
I gave this to my mother -what a horrible out-of box experience. She was confused by all the bloatware, the updates failed and the disk got corrupted, so now it goes through check disk and a failed update every time she starts it. So now I think she'll have use the recovery partition and start again from scratch. My advice -spend the extra money and get a Mac. It's worth it.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Asus K53E-BBR19 15.6" Laptop (Intel Core i5-2450M CPU, 4GB Memory Reviews
Great computer that for the most part does everything I need it too.
The Good: Under $500, i5 processor, built in webcam works well, HDMI output, 3 USBs, runs FL Studio 10 with minimal problems (would recommend expanding RAM to 8GB however), sound card produces solid audio quality
The Bad: Screen resolution isn't the best, the materials feel a bit cheap (expected for the dirt cheap price though), and I've had some trouble with the internet at times. I thought it may just be my bandwidth but I saw another review about internet connection issues so now its suspect.
Overall: 100 percent without a doubt worth the buy. Its a freakin i5 processor for under $500 you literally cannot beat this computer for the price.
The Good: Under $500, i5 processor, built in webcam works well, HDMI output, 3 USBs, runs FL Studio 10 with minimal problems (would recommend expanding RAM to 8GB however), sound card produces solid audio quality
The Bad: Screen resolution isn't the best, the materials feel a bit cheap (expected for the dirt cheap price though), and I've had some trouble with the internet at times. I thought it may just be my bandwidth but I saw another review about internet connection issues so now its suspect.
Overall: 100 percent without a doubt worth the buy. Its a freakin i5 processor for under $500 you literally cannot beat this computer for the price.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Cheap Toshiba Satellite U925T-S2120 12.5-Inch Touchscreen Ultrabook
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I use a laptop for business travel, so I was pleased to be able to order this Toshiba Ultrabook. I find it to be a bit bulky when used as a tablet, with nice features, adequate battery life, and good performance overall.
Design:
The device is a handsome brown color, with a very nice "soft touch" back. The big draw of this model is the ability to use it as a tablet or laptop. To convert to and from a tablet, the screen slides out (away from the person holding it), then locks upwards in place. I found it easy to use, although one really needs to use both hands when sliding the screen. On the front of the device are lights to indicate on/off, charge and wireless. The left side has a power button, a volume rocker, a USB port, and a button to lock the screen orientation. The rear has a circular power port, twin fan outlets, an HDMI port, and a USB Port. The right side has a door that covers the memory slot and the headphone jack. On the front of the screen is the microphone, a web camera indicator, the front camera, and a large button under the screen that presses the "Windows" key (which I found useful). The small speakers are on the bottom of the device. When in tablet mode, the screen can be slid an inch or so up to allow one to use the rear camera (otherwise covered). It comes with a mini power brick and 30 day trial versions of Office 2010 and Norton Internet Security, plus a bunch of other software that I may end up uninstalling.
Operation:
This would be an good laptop for daily use. It ran all of my legacy Windows programs nicely, and the Windows 8 programs also ran well. The computer is great as a tablet (if you don't mind the size), or when used as a laptop. Although the manuals are full of warnings about heat, on battery or external power it never got hot while I was using it, and the fans are whisper quiet. The front video camera is actually quite nice for Skype. Programs opened rapidly, with no significant lag. Sound output was good with a headset, and acceptable from the speakers.
Keyboard:
The keyboard is acceptable for typing, and is probably the single weak point of the device. I found that it seemed to bow in a bit over the middle keys, and I would prefer more of a raised portion on the F and J keys to make it better for touch typing. There are small ridges, but they are hard to feel.
Battery:
The battery lasted a little over 4.5 hours after the initial charge. This is on the default "eco" settings, which features high performance settings for the CPU and SSD, and leaves the Bluetooth and NFC turned on. Also, Windows 8 has the screen auto brightness turned off by default. I would expect that if one changed these, and decreased the maximum screen brightness settings, the time could be pushed to 5 hours. Conversely, if one was gaming with the battery set to high power and bright screen, I think it would last no more than three hours. The device has an "eco" mode that dims the screen at 25%; otherwise it is fairly bright until the screen timeout. Eco mode gets very aggressive below 15% remaining charge, trying to save that last bit of battery. Overall I had to take back one star for the limited battery on WiFi.
What I like:
+ Boots up very quickly. The Windows log-in screen shows up in about 10 seconds. It takes an additional 30 seconds or so to finish loading the various programs that run in the background over on the desktop side.
+ This is one great tablet to use with Windows 8. It is snappy and very responsive.
+ One of the two USB ports can function as a charging port for a phone or other device, even when the tablet is powered down. This is a nice feature for those times when you need a bit more phone charge but don't have a plug nearby. This feature has to be turned on via software settings; it is disabled by default. When the tablet is connected to the wall charger, the USB port can be set to high power, which is used for IPad and some Android tablets, or regular power output. On battery alone, the ports are regular power only.
+ Windows based platform. One can run every Windows program desired with complete compatibility. Windows 8 is another story, and it already has people who like it and hate it. But there are add-ons to Windows 8 that allow it to function almost exactly like Windows 7. So I don't see any real problems with Win 8 being installed.
+ Very good specifications; Intel based I5 processor, with appropriate supporting firmware. This device it built for some major computing. The only real detraction is the on-board Intel graphic chip, which did not score very well in business graphics. However it worked well enough with Microsoft Office. I don't think this device is suitable for heavy duty gamers.
+ Support for SDXC high capacity memory. It is therefore possible to double the internal storage, although at present these SD cards are pretty expensive for 128Gb.
+ HDMI output, to connect with a monitor or TV.
+ There is a Near Field Communications area next to the touch pad. NFC is likely to become more important in the near future, so it is nice to see this feature.
+ The keyboard is backlit (this can be turned off to save power). Very useful if the room is dim.
+ Toshiba includes an Eco software utility that really makes it easy to change the power setting. It shows the power drain in real time so one can see the effects of settings as they happen.
+ There is a power setting for people who keep the device connected to the power connecter more frequently. It places the maximum charge at 80%, to lengthen battery life. I tested the battery with this feature off, so that I actually got to 100% of the battery, but it is nice to have the ability to choose to have a longer life on the battery, especially since it is non-removable.
What I'm not so fond of:
The Windows Experience Index is a bit low overall: 4.7 (limited by the business graphics score). Processor is 6.9, RAM is 5.9, gaming graphics 6.2, and hard disk 8.2.
The device does not have built in DVD or CD-ROM capability, but that not surprising in a portable this thin.
There is no standard DVI or Video output. This is due to the thin design, but it reduces the business utility of the device.
It is heavy for a tablet. It weighs in at around 50 ounces (1.4 kg for those outside the US). That makes it a bit heavy to carry around. However, I find in use that it is distributed well due to the large size, and it is acceptable.
There is no built in Internet jack. I'm not sure one could be fit into the thin case, but they could have provided some kind of proprietary solution so that when on the road, the device could plug into the more secure 10-Base T connectors rather than rely on WiFi. One has to buy a USB to RJ-45 device to connect via wires.
Due to the large screen size, it is pretty bulky. I bought a sleeve for it (no one would want to lug around something this size, and this expensive, without some protection), and it it much more trouble to carry than a standard 10.1 inch tablet. I may well decide to use a carrying case with handle instead of the sleeve.
The battery is not removable. I realize this was done to keep the device thin, but it means that one has to keep a sharp eye on the battery level when using the laptop function and recharge is the only option when power is low.
The power strip is customized for this individual device, so standard power mini bricks (even from Toshiba) apparently won't work. This one uses a 4mm barrel size, whereas other Toshiba ultraportables use a 5.5mm (or so) size. So the only place I've seen a replacement is direct from Toshiba, at a high cost. I usually have a brick at home and at work, but I don't with this model; I carry the small brick with me.
To take pictures with the rear camera, one has to partially slide the screen up. It is not a big deal, but a bit inconvenient. I really don't think people will be using something this big to take a lot of pictures!
The GPS is not supported on the desktop side; only on the Windows 8 interface. I've seen some comments that GPS doesn't work, but the Win 8 Maps seems to work fine with it; it shows my location exactly. I think that some of the confusion lies with people not understanding how Microsoft designed Windows 8. The new Windows 8 workspace is completely separate from the desktop, which runs as a single Win 8 process. The GPS is controlled on the Win 8 side, and therefore desktop applications can't communicate with it. That is not really Toshiba's fault, in my opinion; Microsoft designed it that way. I think the design intent of the device is to use tablet while mobile, and the laptop mode otherwise. Having GPS on the Win 8 side is completely understandable from this perspective.
At this price point, I think a 256 Gb SSD would have been better. 128 GB isn't much room these days.
Summary:
An excellent compromise between a tablet and laptop. It has it's drawbacks, but I highly recommend this if you need a device that can switch between tablet and ultrabook and if you can afford it. If you simply need a portable small laptop, there are cheaper devices available that may suit your needs.
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Additional comments about the concept:
What exactly is it? With the screen slid closed, it can function as a tablet, but the fast processor and relatively small 3-cell battery mean that it won't last 8 10 hours like an RT, Android, or Ipad. Also, it cannot be charged except by the power brick that comes with it, unlike other tablets that can charge from a USB cable. The screen size is 12.5 inches, which doesn't seem too much larger than a 10.1 inch tablet, but I found that it is exactly twice as wide and tall as the 8.9 inch screen HP windows tablet it is replacing. It is portable, but not really mobile.
With the screen slid open, it functions as a netbook, but again, it is heavier and bulkier than the original netbooks (and the battery does not last as long). As a full-time laptop the screen is a bit small. Cost wise, it is more expensive that even the highest end Android, and around 400 more than a comparable ultra portable that doesn't morph into a tablet.
I think this device will appeal to techies, but also be suitable for people who need more computing power and the Windows platform. A real estate agent would find it useful, and it would be good for business presentations when traveling (it could lay flat on a surface) provided the business projector supports HDMI, of course. The higher resolution camera on the rear of the screen would make a nice video conferencing solution, using Skype and the HDMI output.
EDIT: I found a decent screen protector that covers most of the screen), and I'm using this sleeve.
EDIT Jan 28, 2013: I reviewed this ultra portable hybrid under the Amazon Vine program, but somehow that review, and the entire product page, got removed from the site. I am reposting this review so that people can have some information on the product.
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The computer is very light and the new Windows 8 operating system runs fast compared to older versions. Well, I have to admit Windows 7 is great also but this offers much more with the tiles. You have to get this touch screen because trust me, I loaded the trial version of 8 on my other laptop and it's just not the same using a keyboard and mouse.Granted, it is lacking some apps but more and more are getting added daily. I have tried iPad and this operating system is going to create havoc for the Apples system. They made many improvements with security with Defender and other parts of the system. I love the way it slides back and forth where you can use it as regular laptop or tablet and it feels solid.
The battery life is good and 5 to 6 hours life is good enough for me. It is solid and has a great feel to it where you can take it with you with no worries of dropping it. The 128 GB SS drive plus the Sky drive will hold all my work files and more. Also with Sky drive, you keep all those offline where they are safe in case something happens. If you are in to music it will work for you also.
I am not in to gaming that much but it does most of my games good like words with friends and angry birds. The keyboard is great and lights up only when you using it to conserve battery power. One of the negatives I can find is that the battery is internal and just can't be replaced unless you take apart the computer. Another negative is that I have had to restart the computer 10 times in the 6 months I have owned it. The computer will lock up for some reason and I am not sure if it is a Windows problem or the computer. I am leaning towards Windows and I am sure they will fix that one day
Once you start learning Windows 8 you will get the hang of it quickly because I am learning different things every day. One thing I just recently learned was in the apps you can find all those other items programs that are offered in Windows 7 like word pad and media player and maintenance functions. I also installed Microsoft Office 2007 which has no problems and has been working well. The screen size works for me because I watch movies on it when I am on the road from HBO, Netflix and Hulu and definitely like to see it on a bigger screen than say a 7 inch.
Newest Update: Computer continues to stop working on the touch screen. It stops working but you can go to the laptop mode and then it is fine that way. It looks like the computer is having trouble distinguishing between laptop mode and tablet which is causing me allot of headaches. I sent the computer to Toshiba to try and fix the problem but they found nothing wrong. It is definitely a software issue that has not been fixed yet. At this time I cannot recommend this computer unless you plan on just using it as a laptop. I will keep everyone updated
7/17/2013 The latest update on the computer! The computer seems to working good now and doesn't get locked up anymore. It seems it must of been a windows update or the video update because I downloaded updates recently from Windows and it is working great. I will keep everyone posted if anything comes up
8/28/2013 Continues to work great with no lock ups anymore. The internet locks up sometimes but the problem there is my internet which is DSL and at a slow bandwidth. Love the computer and love Windows 8. So much better than iPad
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Yes, the Touchpad is stiff and the On/Off, Volume and Screen-rotation buttons (on the left side toward the back, as I face the laptop) are tiny, as a reviewer somewhere noted, but these minor inconveniences haven't slowed me down yet. So, I'm unlikely to push any of those buttons inadvertently and the pad works well enough alongside the Touchscreen, which is suitably sensitive.Yes, the Touchscreen is highly shiny and becomes "fingerprinted"--of course it does--like most tablets I've seen. Wiping it clear (using a lint-free cloth designed to clean eyeglasses) is easy enough.
And yes, as tablets go this is rather big and heavy--but it's less awkward than I expected. I hope to take it traveling often.
Also, this aside: Yesterday, when I fired this up, was my first-ever hands-on whirl with Windows 8 and I was relieved to realize I could catch on, pretty much, within an hour, though I don't consider myself terribly-techy. The hybrid nature of this little critter and/or Windows 8 must/might be partially behind the double-keyboard effect that distracts occasionally (that I read about somewhere), but I know my confused input, hit-and-missing while learning the new OS and getting used to switching between tablet and laptop modes, caused this weirdness also. Anyway, it's no big deal for me--easy to fix and move on.
Right away I found the hinge mechanism sturdy-enough-feeling and pleasantly-surprisingly easy to work during mode-switching.
The device is too new for me to rate at 5 stars and this 4-star rating is provisional (I didn't subtract a star just for the slightly stiff Touchpad and buttons or glare or smudge-proneness or any weirdness I've mentioned because that's all minor, in my view, considering my purposes); I'm still exploring the features and testing; and I will update this review with further details, probably.
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I did a fair amount of homework before making this purchase, including several trips to the Microsoft Store near my house to see what the options were for these hybrid laptop/tablets (some people refer to them as laptablets). This product was not available at the Microsoft store but they just happened to have a test unit on site and let me tinker with it (folks at the MS store are extremely helpful btw). I was sold on the slider form factor, its just barely light enough to be a tablet when you need it and its great to slide out the keyboard when you need to crank out some type. I have an iPad but I find it just too limiting in order to really get the best of both worlds which is mobility and productivity. This is marginally bigger, so its not quite as mobile as the iPad but its close. The ability to have a highly mobile, full-blown Windows device that performs as a tablet and as an ultra book intrigued me and I began to research the models available at the time. I looked at the Surface Pro, which I thought was terrific but the battery life was just a tad too short for me, I needed a battery that could last a cross country flight NY to LA. Also the Surface kickstand does not adjust so its tricky to type on your lap to laying in bed, which was a deal-breaker for me.Other devices I compared:
-Lenovo Yoga 13" just a tad too big and it was weird to have the keyboard exposed in the back when folded into tab mode.
-Dell XPS 12 probably the coolest form factor of all with its flipping screen, nearly all the same feature but more expensive and heavier at 3.35 lbs.
-Samsung ATIV Smart PC PRO very comparable but did not care for the docking station type keyboard. I did not want it separated (Surface Pro suffered from this as well). I've always found with the iPad that the blue tooth keyboard was never around when I needed it.
MSI S20 Another slider form factor, which is really what I was looking for, but not available in the US at the time. No track pad on this device either.
My requirements were:
Battery life in excess of 5 hours
Good screen resolution, HD not a deal breaker though
Backlight keyboard
NFC (this was the only device I looked at that had this, though at this time there is no practical use for it until NFC matures and becomes more common so this was more of a future consideration for me).
Track pad for gestures when using the touch screen is inconvenient
USB 3.0 ports (U925T has two)
HDMI out for connecting to external monitors and TV's while on the road
Must weigh 2.2 lbs or less
Full integrated keyboard
Touchscreen (love Windows 8 on touch, I know it's a learning curve for some folks but once you get it you mostly dig it).
Bluetooth
B/G/N Wifi
Front and rear facing cameras (720P FF)
MicroSD Card reader (only the surface pro, Samsung, and Yoga offered this)
Wireless Display (Widi) send your screen to a TV equipped with a Widi adapter
Decent speakers
Adjustable display must be able to tilt the display in different directions to suit your posture/seating
The U9225T is the only device that had all of the above at the time I purchased it about 6 months ago. I have very little to complain about other than I find the keyboard (Chiclet type) at times seems to not always pick up my hits on the space bar, which could just be my typing style but it does drive me bonkers a bit. The price point was a in the middle of the pack and it had more features than any of the others. The battery life has lived up to expectations but of course depends on much wireless you are using. The wireless adapter could be a bit better from a range perspective but its fine otherwise. I definitely recommend purchasing a sleeve to keep it in when transporting it so as to avoid scratching the screen (hard to do with gorilla glass but given you paid a fair chunk of change for this the 10 dollar investment to protect it is worth it).
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I bought this after trying many different tablets that i was unsatisfied with their versatility. I really needed Word and Excel so it only seemed logical to get a windows computer which got me looking around. I would not say this is the lightest, it is a little heavier than some options but for me the built in hidden keyboard makes that worth it, i dont have to carry one along a detachable one. That being said i am kind or irritated by the space bar on mine. sometimes when i am typing away i will look back and notice several spaces missing between words, im not sure if this is just mine or if this is a common problem.Other than that minor issue i am really enjoying this convertible, it is fast, start up is almost immediate. All the buttons are conveniently placed, it is well built, touch screen is very responsive, and still has no scratches even without a protector, it also cleans easily which is nice. Battery life is very close to what is said to last, i have gone a week without using it, picked it up and there is still plenty of a charge.
i have recommended this to several of my friends and would say it is definitely a nice computer for what you are paying. It is difficult to go back to a regular computer/laptop.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
New - XB360 SYSTEM 4GB - RKB-00001 Review
It's the fact that you have to pay to play online, use any feature such as netflix from online and I can not accept paying for internet when I already pay for internet. Scam. Bad choice on my judgement. I'll stick with the PP3. Resold the system and very disappointed.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
HP EliteBook 8470p B5P22UT 14 LED Notebook Intel Core i5-3210M 2.5 Review
I have used different types of notebook computers for over ten years. But this HP notebook is the best I have come across. It has all the new known technology and is strongly built with a long life battery.
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