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Laptop buying guide – find the perfect laptop

James — Fri, 21 May 2010 12:45:36 +0000

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With so many different kinds of laptops available on the market, it easy to get stuck with the wrong kind of machine which doesn’t suit the needs it was purchased for. It’s also easy to end up with a computing machine that doesn’t do enough or is quickly replaced. We’ve taken a look at two laptops, one catering to the high end of the market, and another for those on a budget.

The Sony Vaio EB1S0E

The Sony VPC-EB1S0E was the first laptop to embrace the powerful Intel i3 Core processor when released in February early this year. The Sony Laptop is definitely fast and the laptop also comes with an ATI Radeon HD 5470 which makes the device perfect for gaming. The battery doesn’t last long, only allowing for about three and a half hours of use, but other than the Sony VPC-EB1SOE is a quality device playing HD video and looking really good with its two-tone design. The Sony VPC-EB1SOE retails at £472.90, but comes with enough features to provide good value for money.

The Dell Inspiron 1545

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The Dell Inspiron 1545 is a budget laptop which comes with all the features for basic and some advanced computing. The 1545 is the most customisable laptop available on the market, with Dell offering customers the option to basically build the device according to their needs in the same way one chooses options for their car. The Dell laptop is, however, solidly built and will come with the 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo 2 with a 160 GB hard drive and an integrated Intel GMA 4500HD graphics card which makes the Dell Inspiron 1545 HD-ready. The Insprion 1545 retails for £299 standard, but the price of the Dell laptop skyrockets with the more options added.

Buying a new laptop shouldn’t be difficult task. Potential buyers can either go for a device which comes with the features they want like the Sony Vaio laptop, or make their own laptop from scratch like with the Dell laptop.

Review: Dell Studio 1749

James — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:39:23 +0000

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Since its acquisition of Alienware, a lot of effort has been put into the Dell gaming laptop range. The 17.3-inch Dell Studio 1749 could very well be their best effort yet.

Specs

A beastly Intel Core i5-520M 2.4GHz processor powers the laptop, with an ATI Radeon HD 5650 doing the heavy lifting graphics processing. The Dell Studio 1749 comes with 4GB DDR 3 SDRAM, with a hard drive capacity of 500GB, while the monitor is a 17.3-inch 1600×900 glossy screen.

Aesthetics

The outside of the Dell gaming laptop has a glossy black finish with Dell’s logo taking its usual central position. While the outside looks great, the inside is not altogether exciting. The palm wrest area is metallic silver whereas the keyboard area is black, too, making the attempted two-tone effect look decidedly dated in a generation where laptops look best when they are one colour. This machine is also a magnet for smudges and dust, suggesting a lot of effort needs to go into keeping it clean. It isn’t the lightest laptop in the world either, coming it at a considerable 3.65 KG, with dimensions of 39×414x281mm.

Keyboard and trackpad

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The Dell Studio 1749 has a complete keyboard, coming with a dedicated numeric pad. A nifty feature is the backlit function for your keys, which comes in handy for use in very dark areas. The keys give a little when pressed down firmly, which is disappointing, but their saving grace is that they have the dimensions of keys one would find on a desktop, which is great.

This Dell gaming laptop has a slightly receded multi-touch touchpad with a wider surface area than most, meaning noticeably more comfortable use. The ability to scroll up, sideways, as well as a variety of multitouch functions is seamless, too. What’s particularly nice about this touchpad is that the buttons are well weighted and don’t make the awful clicking noise many contemporary laptops do.

Display and processing

The 16:9 aspect ratio on the 17.3-inch display makes for great cinema viewing, but Dell’s decision to use a glossy screen as opposed to a matte screen means it reflects horribly if in a very well lit area, meaning outdoor use is all but written off. Other than that, it’s a very competent display with a decent viewing angle and good contrast.

As for CPU performance, when run with some of the most demanding contemporary games, the Dell Studio 1749 performed well. It can run virtually everything but Crisis at a resolution of 1024×768 with a frame rate always exceeding 30fps, giving scope for running at the monitor’s native size.

Great machine

This Dell gaming laptop is pretty much the business. Its performance is fantastic, it has a great trackpad, and had it not been for the unusual aesthetic decisions and average keyboard performance, The Dell Studio 1749 would easily be one of the best laptops on the market.

Dell Studio XPS 16: Customise this Beautiful Glossy Black Laptop to your Exact Needs

Wilson — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:33:40 +0000

The Dell Studio XPS 16 is specially designed for those who want a power laptop that is fitted with cutting edge features. Furthermore, it is a very stylish laptop tat is available in a unique design and very attractive glossy black colour. It has a very sleek design which gives it a catchy look as well. It is a product of the very famous and attractive Dell Studio XPS series. It has a 16 inch display that offers superior quality pictures that will take your breath away. The device from Dell Inc. is very efficient for playing PC games as it is installed with a graphic card.

The Dell Studio XPS 16 is fitted with an Intel Core i7 Mobile Processor that offers a swift functionality. The device is very good for multitasking which makes it a very efficient device. It is fitted with a full 1080p full HD support that further enhances the overall performance. The genuine leather accents of the device give it a very stylish look. The Dell Studio XPS 16 has a backlit keyboard that gives it a unique look. The display of the device is the best part because it offers superior quality images. It is equipped with an amazing rechargeable battery that offers a long battery back up.

The Dell Studio XPS 16 is provided with various accessories that further enhances the performance. It is also fitted with USB ports so that you can connect various USB devices with it. The Dell laptop is pretty stylish and is available at an affordable price as well.

Dell Studio XPS 13: Attractive 13 inch Notebook sure Looks Good on the Outside

Wilson — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:20:55 +0000

If you want to make a statement with your laptop then you must buy the all new Dell Studio XPS 13. This laptop is equipped with all latest features that enhance the overall performance of the device. It is available in a very attractive black colour that gives it a stylish and sophisticated look. It is fixed with a spectacular rechargeable battery that offers a long battery back up. It has a 13.3 inch display that offers unmatchable quality of pictures. The entire device weighs around 2.2 kg and can be easily carried and transported.

The Dell Studio XPS 13 is equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4GHz) processor that enhances the performance of the entire device. The Dell Studio XPS 13 is installed with a 4 GB RAM that can be further increased as well. The hard disk memory of the laptop is around 320 GB that enables you to easily store all sorts of audio, video, and various other files. It is also installed with an Nvidia GeForce 9500M GE graphics card that enables you to run all sorts of software on your laptop. It is installed with Windows Vista Home Premium operating system that further enhances the performance. The dimensions of the entire device are 1.4 X 12.6 X 9.3 inches.

The Dell Studio XPS 13 is equipped with Bluetooth that allows you to connect it with various other Bluetooth enabled devices. The company also provides customised configuration. The Dell Studio XPS 13 is one of the most attractive and powerful laptops available in the market.

Dell Precision M6400: Customisable Portable Workstation with an Impressive 17 inch Screen

Alexis — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:37:54 +0000

The computer giant Dell is one of the leading manufacturers of a wide range of laptops that are in great demand all over the world. The Dell Precision M6400 is manufactured using state-of-the-art technology and good raw material that ensures optimum performance and a hassle free long functioning life. It is available in a glossy black colour that gives it a trendy yet sophisticated look. It is a product of the recently launched Dell Precision series. The device is very light in weight and can be easily carried and transported.

The Dell Precision M6400 is fitted with an amazing 17.1 inch screen that provides breathtaking pictures. This laptop can be customised as you can choose from various processors such as Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Core 2 Duo Extreme Edition, Intel Core 2 Quad and Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme Edition. The hard disk memory of the device is around 320 GB that enables you to store all sorts of video, audio and various other documents. The Dell Precision M6400’s RAM memory can be extended up to 16 GB which enhances the overall performance of the laptop. It is also fitted with 2 built in speakers that provide flawless quality of sound.

The weight of the entire device is around 3.5 kg and it can be easily carried and transported. It is also fitted with an amazing rechargeable battery that offers long battery back up and a hassle free performance. It is also fitted with 4 X 2.0 USB ports using which you can connect various devices.

Dell Adamo Admirer SU9300: There is Definitely Something to Admire in this Premium Notebook

James — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:58:16 +0000

Dell Inc is one of the leading manufacturers of a wide range of notebooks. These are fitted with a number of latest features which makes it one of the most demanded laptops in the world. The Dell Adamo Admirer SU9300 is manufactured using cutting edge technology and quality assured components to ensure optimum performance and a hassle free long functioning life. The Dell PC is very light in weight and can be easily carried and transported. It is available in a stylish black colour that gives it a trendy and sophisticated look.

The Dell Adamo Admirer SU9300 is fitted with a 13.4 inch display which provides crystal clear pictures. The resolution of the display is around 1366 X 768. The RAM memory can be expanded up to 4.0 GB. It is also fitted with an Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics card that allows you to play all sorts of PC games. The networking is done through Bluetooth, Wireless-LAN and LAN 10/100/1000. The Dell Adamo Admirer SU9300 laptop is installed with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic operating system. It is also fitted with a 1.3 megapixel camera that allows you to video chat without connecting any external device. It has a number of special features which include keyboard illumination.

The Dell Adamo Admirer SU9300 is fitted with an amazing rechargeable battery which provides a long battery life and a hassle free functional life. The Adamo laptop weighs around 1.81 kg and can be easily carried. For best results you should carefully read the user manual that is provided with the whole kit.

Dell Inspiron 17: Large Screen Entry Level and Extra Affordable Notebook

Alexis — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:17:32 +0000

Dell Inspiron is one of the most demanded series of laptops in the world. These laptops from the Dell company are manufactured using cutting edge technology and quality assured components to ensure a hassle free long functional life. It is available in a stylish black colour that gives it a stylish and catchy look. The Dell laptop is extremely light in weight and can be easily carried and transported. It is also fitted with an amazing rechargeable battery that provides a hassle free long functional life and long battery back up.

The Dell Inspiron 17 is fitted with a huge 17.3 inch screen that provides amazing picture clarity. The screen provides a screen resolution of 1600 X 900. It also provides a VGA D-Sub (HD-15) video output. The Dell Inspiron 17 is equipped with a 7 in 1 card reader so that you can connect almost all types of memory cards. The laptop is also fitted with a 1.3 megapixel camera so that you can video chat without even connecting an external device. The laptop has been fitted with various security features such as Kensington Lock Support. Additionally the laptop is also fitted with various USB ports so that it can be connected with various other devices.

The Dell Inspiron 17 is also fitted with a huge hard disk memory so that you can store all sorts of video, audio, and various other documents. It is provided with a 1 year warranty which makes it even more reliable. The Dell Inspiron 17 is one of the best laptops available in the market.