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When it comes to business-friendly features and comfortable keyboards, Lenovo is king. And while the PC maker is no stranger to powerful systems (here's looking at you, ThinkPad X220), it's not necessarily the first brand that comes to mind when you're in the market for HD video streaming and a little gaming. But those are just the sorts of things Lenovo hopes you'll do with the IdeaPad Y480, which ups the multimedia ante with a new GPU from NVIDIA, along with a quad-core Ivy Bridge processor.

The notebook complements that power under the hood with an elegant, understated design and flourishes such as JBL speakers -- all for a reasonable starting price of $849. At 5.1 pounds, it may not be the lightest 14-incher around, but it packs some of the most robust internals in its class. Less forgivable, though, is the notebook's middling 1366 x 768 display; when you have that graphics oomph, you want the high-res visuals to match. Can its amped-up insides and bang for the buck make up for that less-than-premium screen? Join us after the break as we make that determination.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 May 2012 12:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>14-inch14-inch laptop14-inchLaptopCore i7-3610QMCoreI7-3610qmIdeaPad Y480IdeapadY480ivy bridgeivy bridge core i7IvyBridgeIvyBridgeCoreI7jblJBL speakersJblSpeakerslaptopLenovoLenovo IdeapadLenovo IdeaPad Y480LenovoIdeapadLenovoIdeapadY480notebooknvidiaNvidia GT640M LENvidiaGt640mLeThu, 24 May 2012 12:10:00 EST<![CDATA[14-inch Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook review (NP530U4B-A01U)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/14-inch-samsung-series-5-ultrabook-review-np530u4b-a01u/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/14-inch-samsung-series-5-ultrabook-review-np530u4b-a01u/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/14-inch-samsung-series-5-ultrabook-review-np530u4b-a01u/#comments ImagePop quiz: which of the following is being marketed as an Ultrabook? Behind door number one, we have a 2.5-pound wisp of a laptop with a 13-inch screen, Core i5 CPU and 128GB SSD. Next up there's contestant number two, a 3.94-pound notebook with a 14-inch display, 500GB hard drive, and DVD burner. If you guessed the latter, well, congrats on reading that headline correctly, though we'd understand if you said that first option sounds like the Ultrabook.

Indeed, Samsung's Series 5 Ultrabooks are a tad plumper than most, and look especially oversized next to the Series 9, that other ultraportable we've been describing. But it's not just Samsung using loose parameters to decide what counts as an Ultrabook. If Intel's own forecast is correct, half of the 75-plus models that go on sale this year will have 14- or 15-inch screens, and we've already seen a sampling of contenders from HP, Acer and Toshiba. The idea, say PC makers, is to lure in a more old-fashioned kind of customer, shoppers who aren't quite ready to ditch their DVD drive, and who aren't keen on stepping down to a too-small screen. At the same time, these laptops are thinner and lighter than similarly sized laptops, last longer on a charge and hold the promise of faster performance -- three reasons manufacturers can get away with charging more than they would for a plain 'ol laptop.

In a nutshell, that's the value proposition behind the 14-inch Series 5, which costs $949 and comes bearing a Core i5 processor, 500GB hybrid hard drive and, of course, a DVD burner. But do the benefits of a bigger Ultrabook outweigh the annoyances? And how does it compare to regular 14-inch laptops that aren't classified as ultraportables (and that don't command the Ultrabook tax)? Let's find out.

Gallery: 14-inch Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook review (NP530U4B-A01U)

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14-inch Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook review (NP530U4B-A01U) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's no doubt about it: the Spectre is a premium machine, and it's not just that HP needed something high-end to take the place of the last-gen Envy 14. This also happens to be the company's first consumer-grade Ultrabook, and it arrives at a time when there are many to choose from. Enter HP's marketing department: the outfit's touting this thing as a "premium Ultrabook" -- the kind of machine you'd choose if you wanted a 1600 x 900 IPS-quality display or an unorthodox design. For that kind of beauty, though, you're looking at $1,400 and up -- a princely cost of entry when you consider lots of similarly specced models go for $1,100 or less. But perhaps that splurge comes with more than just a head-turning design? There's only one way to find out: follow past the break for our in-depth review.

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HP Envy 14 Spectre review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>14 inch14-inch14-inch Ultrabook14-inchUltrabook14InchEnvy 14Envy 14 SpectreEnvy14Envy14SpectreHP Envy 14HP Envy 14 Spectrehp SpectreHpEnvy14HpEnvy14SpectreHpSpectreNFCreviewspectreUltrabookUltrabooksultraportableultraportablesWed, 14 Mar 2012 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo's 14-inch IdeaPad Y470p launches with Radeon HD 7690M GPU]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/29/lenovo-ideapad-y470p-laptop-radeon-hd-7690m-gpu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/29/lenovo-ideapad-y470p-laptop-radeon-hd-7690m-gpu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/29/lenovo-ideapad-y470p-laptop-radeon-hd-7690m-gpu/#comments Who knew a "p" packed so much punch? Just weeks after Lenovo cut loose with a boatload of new machines, the outfit has quietly slipped out an even newer model tailored for gamers. The 14-inch IdeaPad Y470p looks just about like the existing Y470, but swaps out the middling NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M for a far more potent Radeon HD 7690M. (For those wondering -- yep, that's the same chip in HP's new Envy 15.) There's also a 2.2GHz quad-core Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, an optional 1TB HDD, JBL speakers and a native 1,366 x 768 screen resolution. The unit tips the scales at 4.85 pounds with a six-cell battery, which is supposedly good for up to four hours of usage (in presumably ideal conditions). Other specs include a Blu-ray Disc drive, a two-megapixel webcam, HDMI out and USB 3.0. For now, at least, it looks as if eager beavers can get one headed their way for as low as $799, but the more specced-out models are reaching well over $1,200.

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Lenovo's 14-inch IdeaPad Y470p launches with Radeon HD 7690M GPU originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Both machines will have Core i5 processors, 4GB of RAM, eight-hour batteries and Intel integrated graphics, along with the same matte, 300-nit (1366 x 768) display that we loved so much in the Series 5 Chromebook. And though the 13-incher will have a 128GB SSD option, each comes standard with a standard 500GB 5,400RPM drive with 16GB of express cache for faster boot times and application-launching. You may recall this feature from the Series 7 Chronos laptop, except this time around, Sammy doubled the amount of flash memory paired with the HDD.

Another thing the two systems have in common: they're each denser than the early Ultrabooks we saw, with the 14-inch model coming in at 3.95 pounds, and the 13-incher tipping the scales at 3.5 pounds (a full fifth of a pound heavier than the HP Folio!). At least that girth comes with an unsparing port selection: Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 sockets and an SD slot. And that's just the 13-inch version: its big brother adds an optical drive, VGA output and a larger memory card reader. The pair will be available January 30th, starting at $899 for the 13-inch model and $949 for the 14-inch version. (The 13-inch configuration with the 128GB SSD will ring in at $1,099.) We expect to get our hands on final review units soon enough, but since we've already scored a few minutes of hands-on time, we've got photos and first impressions for you to peruse right this second.

Gallery: Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook (13-inch)

Gallery: Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook (14-inch)

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Samsung unveils 13- and 14-inch Series 5 Ultrabooks, starting at $899 (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13 inch13-inch13Inch14 inch14-inch14-inch Ultrabook14-inchUltrabook14Inchcesces 2012Ces2012ces2012bestofhands-onlaptoplaptopssamsungsamsung series 5SamsungSeries5series 5Series5ultrabookultrabooksultraportableultraportablesMon, 09 Jan 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba shows off 14-inch Ultrabook, we go hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/toshiba-14-inch-ultrabook-tease/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/toshiba-14-inch-ultrabook-tease/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/toshiba-14-inch-ultrabook-tease/#comments It might not be obvious this early on in CES week, so forgive us for dropping a spoiler: you're going to see lots -- and we mean lots -- of 14-inch Ultrabooks. Big-screened things, some of them making room for optical drives and discrete graphics -- the sorts of systems we'd sooner call thin-and-lights than Ultrabooks. (Potato, potahto, are we right?) It's clear that overgrown Ultras going to be a thing, regardless of whether you buy into the marketing hype, and as of today you can count Toshiba as a proud member of the welcome wagon. The company is showing off a 14-incher here at CES, and though it's not ready to confirm specs, pricing or even the model name, we did get to spend a few quality minutes poking around a pre-production unit. So far, we know it will cost "well under" $1,000, and go on sale in the June time frame, just as the back-to-school shopping season kicks off. If you want the short story, you can skip straight to those hands-on shots below and check out our first impressions after the break.

Gallery: Toshiba teases 14-inch Ultrabook

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Toshiba shows off 14-inch Ultrabook, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad T430u

Lenovo's ThinkPad T430u Ultrabook targets the business set with discrete graphics and 1TB in storage, arrives in Q3 for $849 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thin and light may be the name of the game for many when it comes to mobile computing, but there's still plenty of folks who need a full-featured portable machine. Samsung's Series 7 Chronos is just such a PC, packing an optical drive, numpad and discrete graphics beneath a brushed aluminum façade. While it may look like just another MacBook Pro clone running Windows 7, this Sammy's got some surprises up its sleeve that set it apart from Apple's offering (aside from a $1,000 price difference) and other laptops running Redmond's OS, for that matter. To find out what the Series 7 brings to the table and how it stacks up against its competition, you'll have to read on past the break. Let's get to it, shall we?

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Samsung Series 7 Chronos review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell cuts Mini netbooks for non-business customers, ruins Christmas for laptop lovers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's shaping up to be a wild day for HP: in addition to revamping its Envy laptops and announcing its first Ultrabook, the outfit went and refreshed the mid-range Pavilion dm4. While it has the same metal-heavy design that bowled us over in our review, it trades Altec Lansing audio for Beats and gains a subwoofer. Otherwise, its entry-level specs -- a Core i3 CPU, 6GB of RAM and a 640GB 5,400RPM hard drive -- closely match the starting config available today.

And, while the company was at it, HP also announced a red-and-black-spangled Beats Edition. An inevitable move, if you ask us: HP has been pushing its partnership with Dr. Dre so heavily that it went so far as to redesign its Envy laptops with a prominent Beats dial. Then again, this is the first time HP's given the Beats special edition treatment to anything other than a top-shelf machine. In any case, you better be pretty sweet on that red backlit keyboard -- the gussied-up, Dre-approved version starts at $900 (headphones not included). Then again, at least you get beefier specs for the money: a Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 750GB hard drive. If nine hundred bucks isn't what you had in mind, the classic dm4 starts at $630. Both will be available December 18th. If you're curious, find the full PR after the break, along with some rubbernecking hands-on shots below.

Gallery: HP Pavilion dm4 and dm4 Beats Edition

Gallery: HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition hands-on

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HP refreshes the Pavilion dm4 with a subwoofer, unveils requisite Beats Edition originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jordan]

Dell XPS 14z available now for $1000, ready to assail your eyes with a Shuriken display originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>14 inch14-inch14Inch14zavailableDellDell XPSDell XPS 14zDellXpsDellXps14zlaptoplaptopslg shurikenLgShurikennotebooknotebooksreviewshurikenshuriken displayShurikenDisplayXPS 14zXps14zTue, 01 Nov 2011 11:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell XPS 14z review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/dell-xps-14z-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/dell-xps-14z-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/dell-xps-14z-review/#comments As far as product launches go, Dell didn't exactly rip the Band-Aid off the XPS 14z. After teasing it back in September, the company let all the specs out of the bag, but stopped short of naming a price and ship date for the United States. Well, now we know: this 14-incher will be available in the US and Canada November 1, and will start at $1,000 -- a price that puts it in direct competition with the likes of the HP Envy 14 and Sony VAIO SA series.

Like these other laptops, the 14z commands a premium over cheaper models, with beefier specs and a (supposedly) more luxurious design. With Core i5 and i7 processor options, discrete graphics, USB 3.0 and an optional solid-state drive, it offers a lot of the same specs as its peers, though it manages to stand out in a couple key ways. One, it sports an LG Shuriken display, which crams a 14-inch screen into a chassis normally reserved for 13-inch systems (translation: its bezels are super narrow). And with a starting weight of 4.36 pounds, it's lighter than a lot of the other laptops you're probably considering. But are these bullet points enough to make it a smart buy? Read on to find out.

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Dell XPS 14z review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It wouldn't be a Motorola event without a glut of accessories, and boy howdy did the company deliver on that front. Sure, the Droid RAZR may not actually be out yet, but when it does hit, the handset will have plenty of things to hold it, dock it, charge it and stream stuff from it. In fact, Motorola devoted a full room to the things at today's event. First and foremost are two additions to the Lapdock family. The docking station comes in new flavors: the Lapdock 500 ($300) and the Lapdock 100 ($200), measuring 14 and 10.1 inches, respectively. The 500 ($300) features a front-facing camera (a first on a Lapdock), as well as Ethernet and VGA sockets. As with its successors, the handset rests in the rear of the Lapdock, utilizing Webtop to turn your smartphone into a laptop. Also on display was the Droid RAZR car dock ($40), from which you can access your music from the company's new cloud-based Motocast service and play it through your car stereo. Lots 'o photos below, along with a brief walk-through video after the break.

Gallery: Motorola Droid RAZR Accessories


Dana Wollman and Zach Honig contributed to this report.

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Hands-on with the Motorola Droid RAZR's (many) accessories (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember that XPS 14z Dell teased at IFA? Yeah, well, it's arriving soon. As in, "the coming weeks" soon. The company just confirmed it's on the cusp of shipping here in the states, and while the outfit stopped short of giving a starting price, it's good and ready to talk specs. As we reported last month, it has the same industrial design as its big brother, the XPS 15z, and we're told it, too, measures less than an inch thick (0.9 inches, to be precise). With the 14-incher, though, you'll enjoy LG's Shuriken display, which means we have one narrow bezel to look forward to. Look for it with a Core i5-2430M or Core i7-2640M CPU, NVIDIA Optimus graphics, a slot-loading optical drive, USB 3.0 and a starting weight of 4.36 pounds (that's 4.12 pounds if you upgrade to an SSD). You heard the company -- we'll get the full spill in a few weeks -- but for now, skip past the break for another sneak peak.

Update: You want dimensions? We've got 'em. The XPS 14z measures 13.19 x 9.21 x 0.9 inches (335 x 234 x 23mm).

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>14 inch14-inch14Inchcoming soonComingSoonDellDell XPSDell XPS 14zDellXpsDellXps14zlaptoplaptopsnotebooknotebooksXPSXPS 14zXps14zThu, 29 Sep 2011 15:35:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS' U46SV-DH51 goes up for pre-order, ships to bezel haters on October 1st (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/asus-u46sv-dh51-goes-up-for-pre-order-ships-to-bezel-haters-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/asus-u46sv-dh51-goes-up-for-pre-order-ships-to-bezel-haters-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/asus-u46sv-dh51-goes-up-for-pre-order-ships-to-bezel-haters-on/#comments Do you despise thick bezels, yet harbor an unnatural aversion to portables from LG and Samsung? We're not here to psychoanalyze, but ASUS' U46SV-DH51 might be more to your liking. The "Brushed Champagne" notebook is notable for its diminutive bezel, which, like Sammy's smaller Series 7, allows for a 14-inch display to exist in a 13-inch chassis. It's got some punch too, packing a Core i5-2410M, 4GB of RAM, NVIDIA's GeForce GT 540M and a DVD burner (remember those?). Not bad for a 4.85-pound laptop that'll supposedly go 10 hours between charges and set you back $879. You'll find a pre-order page at the source below, but before you go, why not hop past the break and indulge in a video?

[Thanks, Danijel]

Continue reading ASUS' U46SV-DH51 goes up for pre-order, ships to bezel haters on October 1st (video)

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The last time we reviewed the Envy 14, we concluded, by and large, that HP got it right. The company succeeded in delivering good performance and graphics punch, all while correcting a teensy overheating problem and adding an optical drive and backlit keyboard. Then there was that rock-solid, engraved metal chassis that made it one of the most attractive notebooks on the market -- a distinction it still holds to this day. So as you can imagine, when HP refreshed the Envy 14 this summer, there wasn't exactly a lot to improve. What we have here is a nearly identical machine, with the same stunning design -- not to mention, $1,000 starting price. Now, though, HP is selling it with Sandy Bridge processors and USB 3.0 -- the kind of tweaks laptop makers have been rolling out for the better part of this year.

Normally, that kind of speed bump wouldn't warrant us re-reviewing a laptop. In fact, we probably wouldn't be revisiting the Envy 14 if it weren't for two things. For starters, we've received an unusual number of emails, tweets and comments from readers, imploring us to weigh in on the Sandy Bridge version before they pull the trigger. Secondly, in addition to that processor swap, HP has fine-tuned the touchpad drivers, and assures us the trackpad isn't the flaky mess it was the last two times around. So how much better is the Envy 14 in the year two thousand and eleven? Let's find out.

Gallery: HP Envy 14 review (2011)

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HP Envy 14 review (2011) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>14 inch14-inch14InchBeats AudioBeats By Dr Drebeats by dr. dreBeatsAudioBeatsByDr.DreBeatsByDrDreEnvyEnvy 14Envy14HPHP EnvyHP Envy 14HpEnvyHpEnvy14Intel CoreIntel Core 2011IntelCoreIntelCore2011laptoplaptopsnotebooknotebooksrefreshrefreshesreviewSandy BridgeSandyBridgespec bumpspec bumpsSpecBumpSpecBumpsspeed bumpspeed bumpsSpeedBumpSpeedBumpsThu, 15 Sep 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo announces U300s Ultrabook, U300 and U400 IdeaPads, we go hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/lenovo-announces-u300s-ultrabook-u300-and-u400-ideapads-we-go/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/lenovo-announces-u300s-ultrabook-u300-and-u400-ideapads-we-go/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/lenovo-announces-u300s-ultrabook-u300-and-u400-ideapads-we-go/#comments Lenovo announces U300s Ultrabook, U300 and U400 IdeaPads, we go hands-on (video) The unchallenged reign of the MacBook Air on the thin-and-light domain is nearing an end -- the Ultrabooks are coming, and the Lenovo U300s looks to be one of the strongest competitors we've yet seen. It's a new entry to the IdeaPad lineup, the thinnest and lightest of a redesigned and reborn U Series that will also include the slightly stockier 13.3-inch U300 and the even bigger but even more serious 14-inch U400. All three are shipping in October, and we recently got a chance to try out the tiny trio. Read on for full details and our full impressions.

Gallery: Lenovo U Series hands-on

Continue reading Lenovo announces U300s Ultrabook, U300 and U400 IdeaPads, we go hands-on (video)

Lenovo announces U300s Ultrabook, U300 and U400 IdeaPads, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>14-inch15.6-inch1600 x 9001600X9005400 rpm5400Rpmauroraavailabilitybluetoothbluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0Core i5CoreI5crystallinecrystalline finishCrystallineFinishDDR3displayHDhd plusHdPlusi5intel coreintel core i5IntelCoreIntelCoreI5LCDLEDLGLG auroraLG s430LG S530LgAuroraLgS430LgS530notebookresolutionS430S530screenusb 2.0Usb2.0Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Gateway updates its ID and NV laptops with USB 3.0, Sandy Bridge and Llano internals]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/07/gateway-updates-its-id-and-nv-laptops-with-usb-3-0-sandy-bridge/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/07/gateway-updates-its-id-and-nv-laptops-with-usb-3-0-sandy-bridge/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/07/gateway-updates-its-id-and-nv-laptops-with-usb-3-0-sandy-bridge/#comments Acer's had its day (or two) unveiling back-to-school laptops, and now it's its sister brand Gateway's turn. The outfit just announced the 15.6-inch NV series and the 14-inch ID47, both of which include USB 3.0 and a choice of Sandy Bridge processors. (In the case of that entry-level NV, you can also opt for one of AMD's fresh-off-the-line Llano chips.) But the company did more than just give its notebooks a spec bump -- it also tweaked their designs, adding a chiclet keyboard to the NV series, while the metal-clad ID's trackpad is 20 percent larger and no longer glows like a mood ring. The ID47 also has a 14-inch display crammed into a chassis usually paired with 13.3-inch panels, as well as a non-removable battery that promises up to eight hours of juice. (The NV is rated for up to four hours.) And, in an unusual twist, our friends in Canada will get additional choices, including a 15.6-inch version of the ID, as well as select models with NVIDIA Optimus. Both the ID47 and NV55 / NV57 are available now, with the ID starting at $629.99 and $799 Canadian, and the NV fetching $529.99 and $499 Canadian. Check out the various configurations after the break, with lots 'o photos below.

Update: Lots of you are asking about the screen resolution on these guys. It's not in the press release, but the answer is 1366 x 768, across the board.

Gallery: Gateway ID47

Gallery: Gateway NV55 / NV57

Gallery: Gateway ID47 and NV55 / NV57 hands-on

Continue reading Gateway updates its ID and NV laptops with USB 3.0, Sandy Bridge and Llano internals

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>14-inch15.6-inchAcerback to schoolback to school laptopsBackToSchoolBackToSchoolLaptopsCanadaCore 2011Core2011Fusion A-SeriesFusionA-seriesGatewayGateway IDGateway ID47Gateway NVGateway NV55Gateway NV57GatewayIdGatewayId47GatewayNvGatewayNv55GatewayNv57ID47Intel Core 2011IntelCore2011laptoplaptopsLlanoNV55NV57NVIDIA OptimusNvidiaOptimusOptimusSandy BridgeSandyBridgeThu, 07 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[MSI formally unveils 14-inch CX480 laptop, stops short of naming a price]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/msi-formally-unveils-14-inch-cx480-laptop-stops-short-of-naming/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/msi-formally-unveils-14-inch-cx480-laptop-stops-short-of-naming/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/msi-formally-unveils-14-inch-cx480-laptop-stops-short-of-naming/#commentsWe know, we know -- many of you just want to see some Llano laptops already, but that doesn't mean the flow of Sandy Bridge systems has run dry. MSI just formally outed the CX480, a brushed metal 14-incher it showed off at Computex a few weeks back. It's unclear to what extent you'll be able to configure it, but you will, at least, find multiple versions with either a Core i3-2310M or Core i5-2410M CPU. Otherwise, this 4.9-pound guy packs an NVIDIA GeForce 520M card with 1GB of video memory, HDMI and VGA output, a six-cell battery, a dedicated backup button, an "optional" USB 3.0 port, and a 5400RPM hard drive ranging in size from 320GB to 640GB. Without a price, of course, it's hard to say how sweet of a deal this is, though with that "summery" color palette, we're sure it'll pop up in the usual e-tailers well before back-to-school season gets into full swing.

Continue reading MSI formally unveils 14-inch CX480 laptop, stops short of naming a price

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See that refined beast? You're looking at the Toshiba Qosmio X770 -- that European gaming behemoth we ogled from afar last month -- and in a matter of weeks, it'll continue its world tour to land on US shores. To recap, the company shrunk the screen from 18.4 inches to a more manageable 17.3, gave it a paint job that ever-so-subtly fades from red to gunmetal gray, and added a matching red backlit keyboard. This beefy guy comes in $1,199 and $1,899 configurations, with the higher-end model packing a 3D display, quad-core Core i7 CPU, and a 1.25TB hybrid hard drive, and the lower end offering a dual-core Core i5 CPU and a 750GB HDD. Either way, though, you'll get NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics, 1.5GB of video memory, and MaxxAudio3 sound enhancement software.

Meanwhile, Toshiba streamlined its consumer laptops for those non-gamers in the back-to-school crowd, axing the A and M lines, and leaving just the P series, for "premium." It'll include 14-, 15.6-, and 17.3-inch models, all decked out in a textured, two-tone Fuxion X2 finish and featuring USB sleep-and-charge ports, HDMI-out, Harman Kardon speakers, and that same MaxxAudio 3 utility. Depending on the configuration, you can also score NVIDIA GeForce GT540M graphics, Intel Wireless Display, a 4G radio, a Blu-ray drive, and a 3D screen (only on the 15-incher). On the inside, you've got your choice of Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 CPUs or a spankin' new A6-3400M accelerated processing unit from AMD. Look for the 14-inch P745 with a starting price of $699, and 15-inch P755 and the 17-inch P775 for $629 and up.

And, rounding out its portfolio, Toshiba refreshed its budget Satellite L700 series with Core 2011 processors and new AMD A4 and A6 APUs, while the entry-level Satellite C800 gets AMD Fusion C-50 and E-350 APU options. None of these laptops go on sale until later this month, so for now you can content yourself with those up-close-and-personal hands-on shots below.

Gallery: Toshiba Qosmio X770


Gallery: Toshiba Satellite P700 Series

Continue reading Toshiba outs blingtastic Qosmio X770 for the US market, new P, C, and L series laptops

Toshiba outs blingtastic Qosmio X770 for the US market, new P, C, and L series laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13-inch14-inch15.6-inch17.3-inchA4A6A6-3400Mback to schoolback-to-schoolBackToSchoolC SeriesC-50C600CSeriesE-350gaming laptopGamingLaptopGeForce GT540MGeForce GTX 560MGeforceGt540mGeforceGtx560mharman kardonHarmanKardonIntel Wireless DisplayIntelWirelessDisplayL seriesL700laptopsLSeriesMaxxAudio3P SeriesP700 seriesP700SeriesP745P755P775PSeriesQosmioQosmio X770 3DQosmioX7703dredesignrefreshSatellite P745Satellite P755Satellite P775SatelliteP745SatelliteP755SatelliteP775ToshibaWiDiTue, 14 Jun 2011 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer announces redesigned Aspire TimelineX Series laptops, prices start at $599]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/acer-announces-redesigned-aspire-timelinex-series-laptops-price/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/acer-announces-redesigned-aspire-timelinex-series-laptops-price/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/acer-announces-redesigned-aspire-timelinex-series-laptops-price/#comments If Acer's current Aspire TimelineX notebooks look a little too dull for your tastes, have a peek at that industrial-looking number in the picture above. The company just redesigned its line of skinny laptops, and refreshed them with Sandy Bridge processors while it was at it. The 13.1-inch 3830T, 14-inch 4830T, and 15.6-inch 5830T all have that two-tone aluminum design (also available in black), along with USB 3.0, a choice of Core i3 and Core i5 CPUs, and Acer's clear.fi software for sharing media among DLNA devices. The 14- and 15.6-inch versions have onboard optical drives and number pads, and, on select models, you can choose a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT520M or GT540M card. However, the screen resolution is going to be 1366 x 768 regardless of which you pick. The 3830T, 4830T, and 5830T are available now, starting at $799, $699, and $599, respectively, and you can find specs for a handful of models after the break.

Gallery: Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830T, 4830T, and 5830T

Gallery: Acer Aspire TimelineX series hands-on

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13.1-inch14-inch15.6-inch3830T4830T5830TAcerAcer AspireAcer TimelineAcer TimelineXAcerAspireAcerTimelineAcerTimelinexavailable nowAvailableNowclear.fiCore 2011Core2011notebookon sale nowOnSaleNowredesignSandy BridgeSandyBridgethin-and-lightTimelineTimeline X 3830TTimelineXTimelineX 4830TTimelineX 5830TTimelineX3830tTimelinex4830tTimelinex5830tTue, 07 Jun 2011 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best full-size laptop without an optical drive?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/ask-engadget-best-full-size-laptop-without-an-optical-drive/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/ask-engadget-best-full-size-laptop-without-an-optical-drive/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/ask-engadget-best-full-size-laptop-without-an-optical-drive/#comments We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Garren, who isn't ashamed of being picky about his next laptop. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"I'm a college student looking for a new laptop, but almost all of my media I receive digitally. I'm looking for a laptop, not a netbook, without an optical drive, and budget sensitive. The optical drive will just be a waste of space, when I can have thinner laptop. What's out there?"
Any of you digital junkies care to chime in? If so, comments are welcoming one and all down below.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>14-inchaskAsk EngadgetAskEngadgetlaptopnotebookultraportableFri, 13 May 2011 22:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic launches semi-rugged Toughbook CF-53, with optional LTE and CircuLumin touchscreen (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/panasonic-launches-semi-rugged-toughbook-cf-53-with-optional-lt/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/panasonic-launches-semi-rugged-toughbook-cf-53-with-optional-lt/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/panasonic-launches-semi-rugged-toughbook-cf-53-with-optional-lt/#comments Panasonic's been slimming down the ToughBook lineup as of late, but today it goes state-of-the-art -- today, the company's finely replacing the venerable Toughbook 52 with a 14-inch machine sporting Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors, a larger touchpad, and a USB 3.0 port. The Toughbook 53 is also smaller, lighter at 5.6 pounds, and doesn't sacrifice the company's reputation for taking a licking and ticking right through -- it passes eight MIL-STD-810G tests for durability, comes with the same shock-resistant removable hard drive cartridge and spill-resistant keyboard, and is priced at a (relatively) reasonable $1,599 for the Core i3 model with 2GB of RAM and a battery rated for six hours. You'll see that one appear in August of this year.

It's the optional extras that really make this new Toughbook, though, as the $1,899 version will include a 2.5GHz Core i5-2520M processor, 4GB of RAM, 7200RPM hard drive and a 10-hour Li-ion cell when it arrives in June, and in July your $2449 can add a backlit keyboard and a Panasonic CircuLumin polarized anti-glare touchscreen which can vary the brightness up to 800 nits for outdoor use. We didn't ask how much the optional car dock costs, but there's one of those too, and Panasonic will also be offering LTE modems for both Verizon and AT&T later this summer for on-the-go communication. You won't be chaining this one to a snowmobile, but the rig sounds pretty versatile -- all it'd need is a discrete GPU and a high-res screen to lure us away from our consumer-grade clamshells. Find a video walkthrough and PR after the break.

Continue reading Panasonic launches semi-rugged Toughbook CF-53, with optional LTE and CircuLumin touchscreen (video)

Panasonic launches semi-rugged Toughbook CF-53, with optional LTE and CircuLumin touchscreen (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now in its third year, Best Buy's Blue Label program is something of a time capsule for fickle consumer tastes. Being the behemoth that it is, the retail giant hands PC makers a wishlist of specs, design flourishes, and aggressive price points -- all with the promise of selling the finished product exclusively. The 14-inch Toshiba Satellite E305 has had more than a few facelifts since we reviewed the E205 last year, and reminds us that nowadays, shoppers prefer metal to glossy plastic, and seamless touchpads to large mouse buttons. The E305's got all that, along with a Sandy Bridge processor, USB 3.0, a Blu-ray drive, a 4G radio, and the second generation of Intel's Wireless Display technology. For $899, that all sounds dandy, but as we know, a laptop doesn't always equal the sum of its parts. Is it as much of a steal as you'd imagine it to be? Head on past the break and see for yourself.

Gallery: Toshiba Satellite E305 (S1990) review

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Toshiba Satellite E305 (S1990) review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 May 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: LG has now listed the full specs sheets on its Newsroom website.

Continue reading LG P430 and P530 Blade laptops bedazzle with slim bezels, aluminum bodies, and Core i7

LG P430 and P530 Blade laptops bedazzle with slim bezels, aluminum bodies, and Core i7 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 May 2011 00:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer said to be using LG Shuriken display in upcoming laptop -- less bezel, less thickness, more awesome originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS U43SD

Gallery: ASUS U41SV


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ASUS' bamboo-plated U43SD laptop graduates to Sandy Bridge, so does plain-jane U41SV originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While the M18x's factory-overclocked 4GHz processor and HDMI-input sorely tempted us, we were rather more taken with the Alienware M14x's svelte frame, which should prove quite tempting for those who dig its more petite profile. While it doesn't have the anodized aluminum shell of its big brother the M18x, its red matte plastic exterior has a high-quality feel to it, though we spotted an unsightly seam along the right edge of the prototype unit. It's also unfortunately got a super-glossy screen, but the Klipsch speakers impressed -- much more than a simple gimmick, they're plenty powerful for a 14-inch notebook and sounded fairly crisp. We briefly played Call of Duty: Black Ops on the M14x, and found the keys to have plenty of travel and provided a satisfying click with each press as we wandered Cuban streets, and the touchpad was quite responsive as well (though we didn't have a chance to test its multitouch capabilities). It's heavier than other laptops with similar screen real-estate, but it's still an totally totable PC -- and the heft is a welcome tradeoff in exchange for the added horsepower under the hood as compared to its Jenny Craig competition.

Gallery: Alienware M14x, M18x and M11x R3 hands-on



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Alienware M18x and M14x first hands-on! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ThinkPad Edge E420s now shipping for $699, E220s coming in April originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony VAIO E 14- and 17-inch laptops

Sony's new 14- and 17-inch VAIO E laptops invite you to taste the rainbow originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer launching thin, Calpella-based notebooks this summer? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MSI's X-Slim X400 made quite the splash alongside the X340 and X600 earlier this year, but now it's time for the slighted middle child to get an upgrade. Upstaging both of the aforementioned siblings, the refreshed X410 gets powered by AMD's Athlon Neo processor and also packs an ATI Radeon X1250 GPU, 14-inch LCD (1,366 x 768), up to 2GB of DDR2 RAM, a 1.3 megapixel camera, gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, optional Bluetooth, an HDMI port, an SD card reader and a 320GB or 500GB hard drive. There's also a pair of USB 2.0 sockets, a VGA output, external DVD writer (or Blu-ray drive, if you'd prefer) and a 4- or 8-cell battery to boot. Per usual, MSI isn't doling out pricing or release details just yet, but we're betting a pre-holiday ship date is practically a lock.

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Hey Lenovo, that's a pretty sweet landing page you've got there for this newfangled IdeaPad U450p. In fact, we're crushing pretty hard on that glossy 14-inch display, ultrathin frame and patterned lid. If you're really looking for candor, we'd even go so far as to say that the "energy-efficient ULV processor" and "integrated optical drive" have us all sorts of hot and bothered, but the inability to actually see a full build sheet or order a unit for ourselves is simply disheartening. Care to fix that? Thank you so much.

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Samsung's been kicking around its 14.1- and 31-inch OLED TVs since CES 2008, but it seems as if things are turning for the better at SID this week. In a press release outed today, Sammy told the world that it's exhibiting "production-ready" AMOLED TV sets, though the sizes are the same as the ones we've seen before. The 31-incher really has our attention, with it being the planet's first OLED with a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) display, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a color gamut of over 100 percent NTSC and an 8.9 millimeter slim enclosure. So, when does "production-ready" morph into "in production?" Bueller?

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Samsung's been kicking around its 14.1- and 31-inch OLED TVs since CES 2008, but it seems as if things are turning for the better at SID this week. In a press release outed today, Sammy told the world that it's exhibiting "production-ready" AMOLED TV sets, though the sizes are the same as the ones we've seen before. The 31-incher really has our attention, with it being the planet's first OLED with a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) display, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a color gamut of over 100 percent NTSC and an 8.9 millimeter slim enclosure. So, when does "production-ready" morph into "in production?" Bueller?

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Go 'head with your bad self, Dell! The colorful Studio line is expanding this fine morning, with the newest member rocking a slightly unorthodox 14-inch (LED) display size. Designed for hipster students and those at the top of the computing bell curve, this perfectly average portable offers up Core 2 Duo CPU options, 720 / 900p screen resolutions, integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics, HDMI / DisplayPort outputs, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, dual headphone jacks, up to 500GB of HDD space, a 34mm ExpressCard slot, six-cell battery (an optional eight-cell will last over six hours), WiFi, optional Bluetooth and even an external Blu-ray drive if you're feeling frisky. Supposedly the machine will be available to order later today in the US and Canada, with prices starting at $649.

Gallery: Dell stays vivacious with Studio 14z, gets going at $649

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Ruh roh -- looks like MSI's about to pull an ASUS. While the introduction of a few good X-Slim laptops is find and dandy, we're already starting to lose count of 'em. Aside from the X320, X340 and X600, the outfit is apparently readying a 14-inch variant that will be tagged X400. The news was outed at a company event over in Japan this weekend, and while details outside of the diagonal screen size were short, we can probably expect it to hum along on a CULV (Consumer Ultra Low Voltage) chipset and be just as sexy as its more diminutive counterparts. If we were betting folks, we'd probably expect an official specifications sheet to hit just in time for Computex. Right, MSI?

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