Review of HP Envy 14

The HP Envy 14 aims to compete with the Apple MacBook, so the 14-inch model has a slick metal chassis and backlit keyboard. Our test rig was configured with a 14.5-inch ‘edge to edge’ 720p 1366 x 768 resolution display. The Envy 14 is driven by an Intel Core i5-2410M 2.3GHz dual-core processor. There is a whopping 6GB 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM and a hefty AMD Radeon HD 6330M 1GB graphics card. The max RAM capacity stretches to 8GB. Storage is a 750GB 7200rpm WD hard drive. There’s WiFi-n and Bluetooth 3, and a Skype-certified 720p HD webcam. The OS is Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium. The price is a quite reasonable $1079.

Specifications:

• 14.5-inch "margins" of glass display at 720p (1366x768 resolution)
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Intel Core i5-2410M dual-core processor (2.3 GHz to 2.9 GHz Turbo Boost, 3MB cache, 35W TDP)
• Intel HM65
• AMD Radeon HD 6330M graphics w / 1 GB of GDDR3 dedicated video
• Graphics are automatically switched to the Intel integrated graphics
• 6 GB of RAM DDR3-1333 (1x4GB + 1 x 2 GB, expandable to 8GB - 2 x 4 GB)
• 750GB 7200RPM Western Digital hard drive (WD7500BPKT)
• Intel ® Centrino ® Advanced-N 6230 wireless card
• Internal Bluetooth 3.0
• Skype Certified webcam Integrated High Definition 720p
• Built-in slot-loading DVD burner (DVD-RAM UJ897 HP)
• 2 year limited warranty
• 8-cell Li-Ion (14.8V, 3800mAh)
• Weight: 5.69 kg.
• Dimensions: 14.01 x 9.33 x 1.16 ~ 1.18 inches

The 14.5-inch, 1,600 x 900-resolution display is a breath of fresh air compared to the laptops we've recently reviewed. Not only is the resolution better than the 1366 x 768 displays we've been staring at lately, but the quality of the HP Envy 14 battery is miles better than the others HP's used lately. A lot of that has to do with the HP Radiance Infinity LED panel, which was also on the Envy 13. The 350nit display has a higher color gamut than other displays, and you notice the difference upon first boot -- even the blue of the Windows Start button sticks out more than on other screens. Viewing the Tron: Legacy trailer was a pretty stunning experience with the blue glowing lasers appearing extremely detailed. Even better when we tilted the screen backwards, we were still able to make out Garrett Hedlund's face, and similarly when we moved to the size of the screen we could the moving images. It always feel good to take a break from complaining about poor LCDs and viewing angles. We do have to say the display is rather glossy, and when turned off it could have your mirror worried about losing its job.

With its laser-etched aluminum lid and keyboard deck, the HP Envy 14 is a definite looker. The etching results in a pattern of Dell T116C battery small squares, which adorn the lid and wrist rest. It’s an understated yet interesting design point, and the etching also serves to repel fingerprints and smudges. The aluminum used on the lid and keyboard deck is a dark silver color, and light-silver brushed aluminum is used on the sides, presenting a pleasing contrast.

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit comes pre-installed. Other notable perks include a full-size island-style backlit keyboard and Beats Audio. Earlier this summer HP expanded their popular Envy notebook line with the introduction of the Envy 14 and Envy 17 models. The two new releases build on the success of last year's Envy offerings and bring several new hardware options to the table as well as a lower introductory price point. Today we will look at the smaller 14-inch version.

On the ergonomics front, the HP Envy 14 battery Beats Edition holds up reasonably well and the keyboard is mostly a pleasure to use. The soft-touch palm-rests ensure your hands rest very comfortably. Feedback is just a hair away from being too shallow, yet the large matte keys nevertheless offer a positive click and are well-spaced. Layout is spot-on too, though experienced users may dislike the F-Function keys being secondary to their multimedia functions. Still, this is fast becoming the norm and can be changed in the BIOS.

That’s not entirely a compliment. While generally a pleasurable experience, some additional key travel and crisper feedback would be of benefit. There’s also some keyboard flex evident even under light use, which is easily noticed due to the top-notch feel of everything else on the HP Envy 14.

Stuck inside the Envy 14 is an Intel Core i7-Q720 processor running at 1.6GHz paired up with 4GB of RAM. That chip doesn't have the fastest speed in the industry, but the quad cores should lend a good helping-hand with the more intense tasks. The processor can handle speeds up to 2.8GHz though so if you know what you're doing, you could probably overclock it to get a bit more power. We didn't tell you to do it though.

The laptop still does not have VGA port. However, you can consider an HDMI to VGA cord which is available from HP at $50. Blu-ray option is not integrated on the 14-inch system due to which customers have to opt for Envy 17. HP has improved its single-buttoned ClickPad without ruining the rest of the experience with this HP Envy 14 adapter, but the issues are yet to resolve completely. The most important problem is the cursor which losses control and jumps all over the screen when the thumb reaches to the left line of the mouse accidentally.

Sporting a 2.3-GHz Intel Core i5-2410M processor and 6GB of RAM, the Envy 14 performed admirably, posting-above average results on many of our benchmarks. Taking full advantage of the Beats Audio technology under the hood, the Envy 14 has loud, crisp speakers that easily fill a small room. Despite the badging they are not overwhelmingly better than most notebook speakers; bass is sorely lacking and their placement under the palm rest means muffled sound while typing.

The Envy 14 allows you to switch between graphics environments—integrated (Intel) and discrete (ATI Mobility Radeon 5650). Switching between the two is not as seamless as with Nvidia's Optimus technology, which is used by laptops like the ID49C13u and the U41JF-A1. But having complete control of the graphics switch isn't bad either. The switch is done using ATI's utility, which is accessible by right clicking the desktop and selecting "Configure Graphics." The laptop also defaults to Intel's integrated graphics when the HP Envy 14 AC adapter is unplugged. Its 3DMark06 score (7,438) wasn't as impressive as that of the Asus U41JF-A1, but it made up ground in highly-intense games like Lost Planet 2 (37.4 fps) and Crysis (56.5 fps). In other words, the Envy 14 is viable gaming laptop.

All In all, I’m really happy with the HP Envy 14. Its a neat and sturdy laptop, with a solid set of easily configurable software. The screen is magnificent, performance is great, while staying fairly cool and rather silent if you ask me.

The HP Envy 14 impresses in a number of areas including build quality, design, and performance. It is a very fun wolf in sheep's clothing laptop.

Dell XPS 14z Laptop Review

Dell is one of the finest notebook manufacturers across the globe. Durability and reliability are the major factors that pulls the crowd towards Dell products. To cope up with changing trend of ultrabooks, Dell introduced XPS 14z in May this year. This 14-inch laptop throws light on the new era of computing with an authoritative i7 core processor and 8GB RAM. When you compare it with a MacBook Pro of 13-inch, you will be definitely pleased with the sophisticated switchable Nvidia graphics.

There are other configurations to choose from, culminating in a $1,600 model that includes an Intel Core i7 2640M (2.8GHz) processor, 8GB of DDR3-1333 memory, 256GB SSD, and Nvidia GT 520M graphics with 1GB of video memory. All other specs remain the same. XPS laptops are designed to be the loudest, clearest and cleanest Dell V79Y0 battery on the planet with built-in high-fidelity JBL speakers and Waves MaxxAudio® technology. Together they produce rich, full sound that delivers booming bass and razor-sharp clarity to your favorite movies, music and games.

Dell XPS 14z Specs:

• Choice between Intel Core i5 and Dual Core i7 processor
• NVIDIA graphics with NVIDIA Optimus technology
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M
• Dual channel 6GB DDR3 up to DDR3 1333Mhz 8GB memory
• 500GB up to 750GB Harddisk (7200RPM ) along with 256GB SSD drive option
• Spill-resistant keyboard(Chiclet, Backlit)
• Battery life up to 6 hours and 42 minutes (8-cell Dell XPS 14z battery)
• Webcam – built-in 1.3MP HD
• Audio – dual array digital microphones along with stereo speakers
• Wireless connectivity – Bluetooth 3.0
• Network – built-in Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 802.11 A/G/N
• USB 3.0 (1), Mini Display-Port, USB 2.0 (1)

Dell is launching its XPS 14z, a thin, gorgeous, full-featured notebook that brings to mind the old Adamo. It’s meant to be a rock-star notebook for rock-star professionals who buy their own PCs and use them at work—just like many of us have been doing with our smartphones for years. And while we tested the base unit (minus 2GB of RAM), we see enough raw talent here to pass it through to the next round and recommend it for the rock stars among you.

Still, what impressed us during the tests we’ve conducted were the following awesome features: Nvidia Graphics, the 14-inch screen and an optical drive and all these in a smaller package, equivalent to a 13-inch laptop. Similar to most of the other great devices out there, it has a starting price of $999 (this price is for the version which has integrated Intel graphics), the version that we have tested also had Nvidia 520M graphics, an upgraded Intel Core i7 CPU and a HDD of 750GB ; the price of this configuration was $1,299.

The fact that 14" seems to be the new 15" comes the release of the XPS 14z. The XPS 14z takes its style from the 15z we reviewed back in July and packs as much of the performance into the smaller chassis as is possible, giving us some extra features over the Inspiron 14" model.

Regular travelers will want a sizeable hard drive for carrying their entire media collection around, and this laptop doesn’t disappoint, packing in 500GB of storage. The drive spins at 7200rpm, faster than the standard 5400rpm, so software loads quickly and movies stream perfectly. The slender body also houses a slot-loading optical drive, so you can watch DVDs and install games from disc.

In everyday use, the 14z was incredibly comfortable to type on thanks to a spacious backlit QWERTY keyboard. In bright light, we preferred to keep the backlight switched off, as the combination of grey keys and white LEDs made it difficult to read, but in a dark room they worked incredibly well. The keys themselves are mostly full-size and sensibly spaced apart from one another. There’s enough spring in each key that we could type for long periods without getting uncomfortable, and although there isn’t a separate numerical keypad, we didn’t find it a major issue.

Just like the 15z, the 14z sports a gorgeous aluminium and magnesium chassis that mimics Apple’s unibody aesthetic. The lid and laptop’s base are single pieces of milled grey aluminium, while the palm area and keyboard surround are a darker magnesium. This doesn’t feel as cold to the touch and is a slightly softer metal, making for a more pleasant typing experience, and also helps to keep the weight down. The only plastic parts are the keyboard keys and screen surround, though the latter is protected by a single glass sheet that gives a seamless display impression.

Inside the case Dell has included a 58-Wh lithium ion Dell XPS 14z battery, which is screwed in but can still in principle be exchanged. In combination with the energy consumption, as described above, we get a maximum expected battery life of around 6.5 hours (tested with the Battery Eater Reader’s test, minimum display brightness, WLAN off, energy-saving profile). With realistic day-to-day usage, for example when surfing the net, a battery run-time of around 5 hours can be expected.

The configuration of the XPS 14z is perfect for anyone who requires lots of grunt from a small and reasonably inexpensive package. It features an Intel Core i7-2640M CPU, which has a speed of 2.8GHz, two cores plus Hyper-Threading. It's joined by 8GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M graphics Dell XPS 14z  AC adapter (with Optimus switching technology) and a 7200rpm, 750GB hard drive (WD7500BPKT-75PK4T0).

With so many extremely thin 13-inch laptops hitting the streets right now, such as the first generation of Ultrabooks from Acer, Lenovo, and Asus, the XPS 14z has roughly the same length and width measurements, but looks chunky and thick in comparison.

The screen is covered by edge-to-edge glass, which looks extremely smart. For one thing, it makes the bezel look thinner – at the side it’s 1cm thick, but with the glass covering most of that and melding seamlessly into the panel it looks like a lot less. During testing we got excellent Dell V79Y0 battery life when browsing and typing with the screen at half-brightness. With light to moderate use we saw between four and six hours of life - impressive for a laptop of this performance, and again adds to its claim of being a portable machine.

Speaking of the LCD panel, we hit the one area where I truly feel Dell misses the mark. We’ve noted in the past that the XPS line is supposed to be more of a premium brand than Dell’s Inspiron line, and part of that comes from the improved materials and build quality. What really sold us on the XPS 15 and later the XPS 15z was the availability of a 1080p high-contrast LCD in place of the standard 1366x768 panel. Really, that was the difference between a decent laptop and an Editors’ Choice award. At least for the time being, the Dell XPS 14z power adapter only has one display option available, and sadly it is not high contrast, high color, nor high quality. In short, it’s a display that would be right at home in an Inspiron, and that’s a shame. If Dell added an option for a higher quality 1440x900 (or even 1600x900) panel, we might be back into Editors’ Choice territory.

This notebook picked up the pace during the LAPTOP File Transfer Test, duplicating 4.97GB of multimedia files in 2 minutes and 12 seconds for a rate of 38.6 MBps, easily surpassing the 27.3 MBps thin-and-light average. The HP Envy 14 notched 33 MBps, while the MacBook Pro scored 28.1 MBps.

Our only issues with the design are the stiff lid hinges, which to be fair at least keeps the screen still when you're on rocky public transport. The screen only tilts 45 degrees back from vertical, so finding a comfortable viewing angle can be tricky when the XPS 14z is resting on your laptop.

HP ProBook 4420s 14″ Review

The ProBook 4420s is a 14″ notebook laptop from HP. The differences between the different models in the ProBook line lie mostly in screen size and processor power, and the 4420s lies somewhere in the middle of the line. The 4420s’s processor is an Intel Core i5-430M 2.26 GHZ.

HP ProBook 4420s Specs:

• Windows 7 Operating system
• Thin, lightweight design with brushed aluminum finish for durability and style
• Spill-resistant keyboard with better spaced keys
• Integrated Intel HD Graphics
• HDMI port for connecting to high-resolution displays
• combo eSATA/USB port
• Face Recognition for HP ProtectTools for easy logins using the optional integrated 2 MP webcam
• Up to 500 GB 7200 rpm hard drive
• Up to 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM memory
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Bluetooth v2.1
• Choice of 9-cell or 6-cell HP VH08 battery
• Integrated Media Card Reader and ExpressCard/34 slot
• 14-inch Widescreen LED-backlit HD display with 16:9 aspect ratio
• Choice of an Intel Core i7, Core i5, or Core i3 processor
• Enhanced security features including HP ProtectTools, HP Face Recognition, Computrace LoJack Pro ready, HP SpareKey, HP Disk Sanitizer, optional HP Fingerprint Sensor, and optional HP Privacy Filter
• DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe optical drives

The HP ProBook 4420s Laptop is comes equipped with 14.0-inch high definition display with 1366×768 pixel resolution, it’s powered by an Intel Core i5-430M CPU (2.26GHz), 4GB of installed DDR3 Ram, a larger storage up to 500GB of hard drive as well as a dual-layer DVDRW optical drive with LightScribe disc labeling technology.

The HP spill-resistant keyboard is designed using a thin layer of Mylar film under the keyboard and a drain system that funnels fluid through a hole in the bottom of the notebook. This minimizes the risk of damage to sensitive components underneath. The 101/102-key compatible keyboard features a full-pitch key layout with desktop keyboard features, such as the isolated inverted-T cursor control keys, editing keys, both left and right control and alt keys, and 12 function keys. US and International key layouts are available. Other features include hotkeys for instant access to HP ProBook 4420s AC adapter power conservation and brightness, and 19.05 x 19.05 mm key pitch (center-to-center spacing).

The HP ProBook 4420 has a clean and professional looks with metal brushed cover and a plastic body. ProBook comes in dark bronze and copper shades. Even the screen, palmrest and speaker grill has the brushed metal covers. The surface has a shiny black plastic finish which adds more style to this notebook. The build quality is excellent and it is sturdy when compared to its previous generation. The 4420 is also light weighted as it weighs 2.2kg so it can be easily carried around. It measures 13.23×9.15×1.07 inches.It is not easy to rip open the notebook to swap components so if the user has to access the processor or memory one has to dismantle everything.

The HP USB 2.0 Docking Station uses universal USB technology to pass through critical signals such as video, LAN and peripheral connectivity (keyboard, mouse, printer). No need for a CD, this docking station has flash memory that stores installation-ready software drivers.

The Pros: Good all around business machine - quality components and build for an affordable price. HDMI output. Beautiful aluminum body - a step up from the previous generation 4410s' plastic enclosure.

The Cons: Crappy touchpad presents more issues than it's worth. No TrackPoint (nub / nipple mouse emulation). Features a 16:9 display - lacks the additional vertical resolution of a 16:10 display, poor for internet browsing and productivity applications, not suitable on a business laptop.

The HP ProBook s-series brags new multimedia controls for video and comes loaded with latest ArcSoft TotalMedia Suite to allow users to play, edit and create video and audio files.

HP Power Assistant lets you take control with total visibility over your notebook's reported power consumption! This easy-to-use tool allows you to conserve power, stretch HP ProBook 4420s battery run-time, accurately monitor your reported power needs and report workforce power consumption.

For many laptop users, style is just as important as substance. Luckily, the ProBook s series has plenty of both! All four ProBook models being released in April are wrapped in brushed aluminum. On top of that, two colors are available: Caviar (brown) and Bordeaux (red). MacBook Pro lovers, eat your hearts out.

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This generation of HP ProBook 4420s charger forgoes glossy, fingerprintastic lids, replacing them with rigid, brushed aluminum ones. The colors, fancily named, include Bordeaux, a burgundy color, and Caviar, a deep chocolate brown. These notebooks also have trackpads with integrated touch buttons, a-la the MacBook Pro line and the ill-fated Envy 15. To fit the work-play model, the keyboard’s function keys now include multimedia shortcuts.

As far as I know, the new HP notebook is endowed with the latest Technology 5.0 of Graphics Dynamic Video Memory. As for its operating system, this HP ProBook 4420s is installed with Microsoft Windows 7 Professional. In addition, in terms of its processor, the HP notebook is powered with Dual Core processor of Intel Core i3 370M at 2.4 GHz.

The HP ProBook 4420s laptop comes preinstalled with Windows Vista or Windows 7 as the primary operating system, depending on the model or version of the HP ProBook 4420s battery one buys. But, not all users are always comfortable with these operating systems. In addition, business policies may require a change to an open source operating system that does not require renewal or purchase of licenses.

It is reported that the new HP ProBook 4420s notebook computer is going to be available for purchase at the price tag of about $608.99 in United States. However, there are no more other detail features about the new HP notebook. Please stay tuned for its latest news

DELL XPS L702X Laptop Review

The Dell XPS L702x 17" Laptop is a highly functional device that teems with brilliant features, with an emphasis on power and performance. Driven by a dynamic Intel Core Processor i7-2620QM, clocked at 2.7 GHz and running the Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, this laptop is ready to impress. A sizeable 8 GB of RAM means you can rest assured that performance is never an afterthought on this model and a generous 1 TB hard drive ensures that you have ample storage for your multimedia and documents Whether it is work or play, you will enjoy a vivid display on the Dell XPS L702x high contrast, 17.3 inch LCD screen. The display sports a wide design with an impressive 16:9 aspect ratio for a wider visual field and has touch screen functionality. The Nvidia 3GB GTX 555M Graphics Card ensures that whatever you watch benefits from razor-sharp, seamless playback. A vast array of connectivity options including Bluetooth, a 9-in-1 card reader and Wi-Fi increase the model's versatility, whilst innate features such as a 2.0 mega pixel web camera emphasises functionality. A robust 5 hour Dell XPS L702X battery life and a compact design suitable for use on the go puts the DELL XPS L702x 17" Touch Screen Laptop in a class of its own.

Specifications:

• 17.3" Full HD 3D +WLED (1920X1080)
• Intel Core I7 2720QM (2.2GHz)
• 6GB (1x2GB & 1X4GB)
• 1000GB (2x500GB SATA)
• 8x DVD+/-RW
• Microsoft Windows 7 PRO 64bit
• N 1030 (B,G,n) & Bluetooth
• Backlit Keyboard
• 2.0 MP Pixel Intergrated Camera
• Nividia GeForce GT 555TM 3GB
• Microssoft Office Starter 2010
• 9-cell 90WHr Li-Ion Dell JWPHF battery

The Dell XPS 17 L702x 3D Laptop features a 17-inch 3D LCD otherwise LCD display with Multi-Touch capability, HDMI connector, USB 2.0 ports, and up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM. 3D on your screen. Sweet graphics. Killer sound. Truly your own personal 3D theater. Dell offers the highest quality 3D experience you can get with an optional full high-definition (1080p) resolution 3D plus active shutter technology. Not always in 3D? No problem. The full high-definition panel provides an amazing 2D experience in 1080p.

Every Dell XPS L702X computer below is a Laptop style computer which means it is portable and has a monitor, keyboard and mouse pad built in. Laptops are also sometimes called Notebooks. Each Dell XPS L702X Laptop computer has been given an overall PC Checker score based on the components it is built with so even if you know nothing about computers you can see our overall grade for each Dell XPS L702X AC adapter.

The high emission rates are the XPS L702X's greatest shortcomings, just like in the previous model. The case fan whirrs very audibly, and likely already annoying for some users, during high load. To fully indulge into a game you either need a high speaker level or even better a headset. The 17 incher works a lot quieter in less resource demanding tasks, such as office or Internet. However, the fan's behavior gives reason for complaint.

Dell's sometimes-confusing array of in-house consumer brands has been thankfully whittled down to three, and there's a clear enough delineation between them to make choosing a Dell laptop (or at least a starting point) a simple equation. Dell's XPS L702X 3D is for those who want a powerful media and gaming 17-inch laptop, but in a more aesthetically upscale package than offered by Dell's Alienware brand.

A feature that may position the Dell XPS as an alternative to the one with the glowing Apple logo is the use of aluminium finishing. This is more so with the top of the lid and the bezel around the keyboard area. As well. it is a well-built computer with a sense of quality in the manufacture of the unit. Side vent grille helps keep the laptop computer running cool. This machine doesn’t get too hot too easily through normal use. It has been brought about through a Dell XPS L702X battery that has a flange that places the computer on a slight angle, a large vent on the left side as well as some venting at the bottom of the unit.

Now I suppose I should probably talk about the performance then. I chose the i5-2510m (2.3-2.9 GHz) + 4GB ram (I imaging most people chose the i7). I didn't really need the quad core so there wasn't much point spending extra on it. I haven't been running any demanding photo editing software, but it's coped well with everything i've done so far. I opened up about 10 random programmes at once, and it mannaged to finish in around 20 seconds.

It’s growing on me, but i think it could be better. I like the back light. Problem with the keyboard being a full keyboard is it means centre of the keyboard is off centre, which means i tend to have the laptop shifted out to my right. Given how much space there is I think Dell could have done better with keyboard options, such as offer a comfort curve option.

The graphics card does a decent jobs with games, achieving a framerate of 68fps in the FEAR tests at Maximum quality settings. The screen is also impressive, with a full-HD 1920 x 1080 resolution. Supported by a BD-ROM/DVD±RW combo drive the movie-watching experience offered by the Dell is first class.

With full resolution, there is no need to scale down resolution or remove information to fit the panels. And at 120 frames per second (FPS) (60 FPS right and left), a full resolution image (1920 x 1080 pixels each) is displayed at full frame rate in each eye. Active shutter technology gives you a wider viewing angle of Dell JWPHF battery, meaning you don’t need to be in a “sweet spot” to see the content in 3D. Compared to passive polarized technology, active shutter also has better image quality because of higher resolution and reduction in ghosting or doubled images.

The XPS L702X pre-installed with 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium. With the 64 bit OS installed, the OS will be able to recognise more than 4GB of system memory installed on the laptop. I would suggest that one uninstall all unecessary programmes from Dell. It also comes with Microsoft Office Starter 2010 and it is good enough for the average consumer.

The connection is not left with Display Port, HDMI, Wi-Fi, audio ports, Ethernet and 4 USB combo with 1 e-SATA and two USB 3.0 so file transfers are made up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 devices with USB 3.0. Finally, keep in mind with its size and weight, this Dell XPS L702X charger is still willing to use more sedentary nomad.

Review of HP EliteBook 2740p

As a notebook, the thin, light HP EliteBook 2740p PC fits big performance into its small case, but that's not all. You can rotate the display to shift it into tablet mode. A pressure-sensitive stylus can do sketches on screen, or you can point with up to two fingers, enabling multitouch gestures. And this EliteBook supplies nearly every other expected feature, making it a versatile work machine for any portable situation.

HP EliteBook 2740p Specifications:

• Screen: 12.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) UWVA LED Backlit Multitouch (Matte finish)
• Operating System: Windows 7 Professional (64bit)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-540M (2.53GHz, 3MB Cache)
• Memory: 4GB DDR3 RAM (2GB + 2GB)
• Storage: 250GB Toshiba 1.8" HDD (5400rpm)
• Wireless: Intel 6200 802.11AGN, Bluetooth
• Graphics: Intel GMA HD Integrated Graphics
• Power: 44Wh primary battery, 46Wh slice battery, 65W 20V AC adapter
• Dimensions: 11.42 x 8.35 x 1.25"
• Weight: 3.93lbs
• Retail Price: $1,699

The 12.1 inch, 1200 by 800 pixel maximum resolution machine is powered by an intel core i5 M540 processor that works at a robust speed of 2530 MHz. It comes with integrated graphics chipset also from intel. The HP EliteBook 2740p battery comes equipped with a pre -installed 4GB DDR3 1333 MHz memory. The storage is in the form of a single 250 GB hard disk drive that speeds at 5400 RPM. The other storage facilities in the armour are an SD/ Multimedia Card and an SDHC Card. HP also throughs in an Express Card 54 into the deal.

It's fun to zoom in and out of images and play with the toys of Windows 7's Touch Pack, but in the absence of everyday touch-enabled applications like those of HP's TouchSmart consumer PCs, tablet PCs depend on in-house apps for vertical industries such as healthcare. The EliteBook 2740p's mix of precise stylus and breezy touch input makes it an outstanding platform for development and deployment of such apps.

The 2740p bristles with ports and switches. On the left side you'll find the storage hole for the stylus, an SD flash card slot, an ExpressCard slot, FireWire and USB 2.0 ports, and an on/off switch for Wi-Fi. The Core i5's integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD graphics fall short of satisfying hardcore gamers, but are more than quick enough for HP EliteBook 2740p AC adapter and image-editing applications. We saw a score of 1,902 in 3DMark06 and 3.5 fps in the Heaven benchmark.

The 2740p may be targeted at enterprise customers – who’ll appreciate its MIL-STD 810G compliant vibration, dust, humidity, altitude and temperature resilience and chemically-strengthened glass display panel – but there’s plenty for consumers to like too.

While the predecessor models adopted Ultra Low Voltage and Low Voltage CPUs with correspondingly weak performance, the current revision has not had to make any compromises with respect to performance, and contains a regular Core i5-540M CPU with integrated Intel HD graphics in the tested model. This HP ProBook 4510s  battery belongs to the current Arrandale family and contains performance enhancing features such as Turbo Boost (2.53 - 3.06 GHz clock speed) and Hyper-Threading (simultaneous processing of 4 threads). The whole package is completed with a 2500 MHz fast FSB and a 3 MB large L3 cache. The TDP lies at 35 Watts, which already includes the graphics unit and the memory controller, contrary to the predecessor models.

If your design sensibilities lean toward clean and uncluttered, the EliteBook 2740p will disappoint. Since all buttons need to be accessible in either laptop or tablet mode, out of necessity the sides are chock full of ports, buttons, and toggle switches. On the front edge, you’ll find the large latch to release the screen, a latch to open the swing-out WWAN antenna (on models with that $125 option), and the sliding power switch. Move to the right side, and you’ll find buttons to launch HP QuickWeb and HP QuickLook (more on those in a minute), a headset jack, a SmartCard slot, two USB ports, and a modem jack.

While the Elitebook 2740p is not a rugged machine, it is definitely durable thanks to a magnesium-alloy enclosure, chemically-strengthened glass in front of the LCD, and goodies like HP DuraKeys and 3D DriveGuard. HP claims MIL-STD-810F testing compliance in several areas (dust, altitude, high temperature, etc.) without offering specifics.

The EliteBook 2740p offers an average port selection, including three USB 2.0 ports, VGA-out, LAN, Firewire 400, modem and a headset jack. The tablet also features a SmartCard reader, SDHC-card reader, and an ExpressCard/34 slot for expansion. Users looking to connect to a wide array of peripherals will enjoy the docking connector included on the system, which even passes through the extended slice HP EliteBook 2740p battery.

There are many components to the 12-inch widescreen. It swivels 180 degrees to cover or expose the full size keyboard. The Wacom-enabled screen, plus the digitized pen, which is stored in the back of the unit, can take advantage of Windows 7's handwriting recognition engine. You can use the pen to navigate as you would with a mouse, or simply press a finger (or two) against the screen, as the display now supports multitouch. The numerous touch gestures—pinch, zoom, scroll—worked as beautifully as they did on the HP EliteBook 2740p charger and Fujitsu T5010. It helps, too, that they all use the same touch components, except the other two tablets have brighter screens. Frankly, it felt like the 2740p's screen was several brightness levels short of looking as illuminated as the Lenovo X200 Tablet and Fujitsu T5010. It was on the cusp of looking washed out, especially under a bright light or outdoors. An outdoor display is available as an option, but it won't support touch.

While the 2740p is the furthest thing from a gaming notebook, we were pleasantly surprised when it reached 59 frames per second when playing World of Warcraft (at 1024 x 768). That dropped to a measly 11 fps at native resolution. Intel’s Graphics Media Accelerator HD paced the machine to a well-above-average 3DMark06 score of 1,903, 400 better than the X201 Tablet. Flyovers in Google Earth were fast, and the laptop played a 720p YouTube trailer of the movie 2012 without any hiccups.

The EliteBook models are HP's attempt to combine business features with both style and sturdiness. The 2740p takes the great pen experience of previous EliteBook tablets and adds the performance of a full-voltage Core i5 processor, plus the convenience (and sheer fun) of touch. There are a lot of nice-to-have touches like the card scanner and keyboard light, but you wouldn't buy the 2740p to get them and you're certainly paying for everything you get. Budget for the extended Dell Studio 1745 battery (or a second standard battery) or you'll be disappointed. But if you need a tablet PC that gives you the input options of tablet and the power of a real PC that you can use as your main system, and that combination is worth this kind of money to you, the EliteBook 2740p very nearly has it all.

Dell Precision M4600 Overview

Dell Precision M4600 laptop is a 5.6 inch mobile workstation designed to deliver a desktop replacement experience that travels wherever you need to go.The Precision M4600 is the entry level Dell mobile workstation, but there's nothing entry level about the specs and features. The bigger version, with more advanced graphics options is the Dell Precision M6600.

Specifications of Dell Precision M4600:

• Processor : Intel Core i7 2920XM 2.5 GHz
• Mainboard : Intel QM67
• Memory : 8192 MB, 2x 4 GB PC3-12800, 2 slots free, max. 32 GB
• Graphics adapter : NVIDIA Quadro 2000M - 2048 MB, Core: 550 MHz, Memory: 900 MHz, Optimus/ Intel HD Graphics 3000, nvlddmkm8.17.12.6883(Forceware268.83)/Win7 64
• Display : 15.6 inch 16:9, 1920x1080 pixel, LGD02D9, MC6JN_156WF1, 94% sRGB, 141 dpi, glossy: no
• Harddisk : LiteONIT LAT256M2s, 256GB
• Soundcard : HD Audio
• Connections : 1 Express Card 54mm, 2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: Headphones, microphone, Card Reader: SD, 1 SmartCard, 1 Fingerprint Reader
• Networking : Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000MBit), Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN (agn), Version unbek. Bluetooth, Dell 5550 HSPA+
• Optical drive : Matshita BD-RE UJ242
• Size : height x width x depth (in mm): 37 x 376 x 256
• Weight : 3.16 kg Power Supply: 0.85 kg
• Battery : 97 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11.1V
• Operating System : Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit
• Additional features : Webcam: 2.1 MP, Cyberlink Power DVD, Roxio Creator Starter, 36 Months Warranty, Bios A05

After a very long wait, I finally received my new company laptop this past week, which is a very fast Dell Precision M4600. This particular unit has the 2.3GHz Core i7-2820QM quad-core processor, with 8MB of L3 cache. It uses Turbo Boost 2.0 to increase the clock speed to 3.4GHz. There is one slightly faster processor available, which is the 2.5GHz Core i7-2920XM Extreme quad-core with 8MB of L3 cache. The Extreme i7-2920XM processor is roughly 5-10% faster than the i7-2820QM, yet it costs slightly over twice as much, and it requires more power, so I don’t think it makes sense for a laptop.

Moving on to battery of M4600, we could use the laptop for a variety of tasks for about 3 hours on a single charge, which wasn’t that great when comparing this device to others. But what we liked about the 97Wh Dell Precision M4600 battery was the fact that it didn’t make this product heavier than it already was.

Well, if you need to know what is my story is. I’m happy to tell you about it. First I order my new laptop from dell this may 18, 2011 and order went through just fine. Dell representation called me to confirm my order is legitimate, everything went through just fine. Microsoft came along and offers a back to school program for any students who purchase a new computer with windows 7 with a valid .edu email or a student id. I have both, so apply the campaign on Dell University and received a promotional code from dell. I called dell to receive my offer with my new dell laptop that is in process of doing something that some pre-production (meaning not start yet). A representative said surely, but I need to cancel my previous order and put in a new order with the new Xbox 360 bundle together. Surely, if you the way to do, go ahead to do it, everything when fine.

The M4600 is a thick, heavy laptop. Chances are if you're shopping for a mobile workstation, you already know this is pretty much a given for the category. The starting weight is 6.2 pounds plus about a pound for the large power brick; add-ins and extras can drive that up to more than a 9-pound travel weight. Made from an aluminum and magnesium alloy, Dell Precision M4600 AC adapter inconspicuous design should be suitable for just about any environment. It's basically just a big rectangle with rounded corners. The chassis is MIL-STD-810G-tested for extreme temperatures, humidity, vibration, dust, altitude, and shock, and it certainly feels sturdy. Well, except for the left side of the screen bezel on our review sample, which was pulling away slightly from the cover.

Dell’s Precision M4600 is a stout contender, with its mil-spec resistance to the elements and aluminum-magnesium alloy chassis. Of course you have the latest Intel Sandy Bridge platform, with Core i5 processors coming standard. A standout spec that you won’t find in consumer notebooks is the inclusion of four DIMM slots, compared to the two one usually gets. This allows for a maximum of 32GB of DDR3 RAM, if you were to spring for the pricey 8GB modules that are now available.

Battery life is fortunately very well when using a moderate during the execution of tasks with a low load, with very high capacity Dell FV993 battery. In Battery Eater Reader's test (minimum brightness of the screen, the battery life up to Dell, all wireless modules disabled), we achieved a maximum range of 646 minutes.

The Precision M4600 15.6 inch notebook and Precision M6600 17.3 inch notebook also equipped with two USB 3.0 port, one combination USB 2.0 and eSATA, two USB 2.0 port, DisplayPort, VGA, and HDMI port to connect with external monitor. Dell Precision M4600 and Dell Precision M6600 Workstations Laptop is expected will be release on May 10, but yet not exposed its pricing information.

Performance with the Dell Precision M4600 was very impressive, but still not the top of the line (but not too far off). It well-outdid what we'd call the category average for Dell Precision M4600 charger, mostly thanks to the speedier CPU option as well as the discrete, non-integrated graphics. You'll find no problems with multitasking and doing CPU-intensive tasks with this computer, which makes it a definite contender for users who want impressive performance and customizability, but also have the money to pay for it.

The maximum temperature of 49.7 °C on the base plate of the case of the Dell Precision M4600 battery after one hour of full load may be a little warm, but this won't cause concern on a desk. Depending on the requirements it is possible to use preconfigured power plans from Dell, which provide for an especially cool case (clock speed reduction to maximum 1.8 GHz) or Ultra Performance (maximum cooling level). As already previously mentioned in the section on performance, there was no thermal throttling at any point detected by us. When carrying out tasks with little load the temperatures with a maximum of 33.8 °C are significantly lower, and even allow for using the notebook on the laptop.

You can choose up to 32GB of DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz, or alternatively 16GB of DDR3 at 1600MHz SDRAM. Operating system choices are Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate, 64-bit. Since graphics performance will also be important to professionals, Dell offers both NVIDIA Quadro and AMD FirePro graphics cards. Each system will also come with a 3-year limited hardware warranty from Dell and are ISV-certified.

This Dell Precision M4600 comes with several options for the screen, including the premium PremierColor screen. This $450 option has an impressive color display. This IPS screen with LED backlight has 100 percent Adobe RGB color gamut. It should be more than enough for work on the road. While the Dell Precision M4600 is bulky, it is also powerful. It is protected by Dell’s three years warranty. It should give you peace of mind compared to regular non-workstation Dell FV993 battery. You can buy this laptop now, starting from $1,100 for minimal system, and fully configured system will cost you $4,400.

HP ProBook 4421s 14-inch Review

HP has announced a new PC notebook platform, namely ProBook 4421s. The HP ProBook 4421s is powered by Intel Core i3/ i5/ i7 processor, a 14-inch HD anti-glare LED-backlit screen display with resolution 1366 x 768 pixel, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4350 of graphic, 320 GB Serial ATA 7200 RPM hard drive capacity and 8 GB DDR3 of memory.

The new HP ProBook 4421s is a stylish Business series laptop. The HP ProBook 4421s battery in brushed alumininum blends affordable chic with innovative features, providing powerful and reliable performance with the latest Intel processor in a 14-inch HD, LED-backlit display.

Technical Specification:

• Operating System: Windows 7
• Processor: Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor
• Chipset: Mobile Intel® HM57 Express
• Weight: Starting at 2.14 kg
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 32.40 x 22.80 x 2.70 (at front) cm
• Memory: Up to 8 GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• Hard Disk Drive: SATA II (7200 rpm) From 250 GB Up to 500 GB
• Optical drives: DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe
• Display: 14-inch LED-backlit HD anti-glare (1366 x 768)
• Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4350 discrete graphics with 512 MB dedicated video memory
• Ports: 3 USB 2.0, 1 external VGA monitor, 1 HDMI, 1 stereo microphone in, 1 stereo headphone/line-out, 1 AC power, 1 RJ-11 (optional), 1 RJ-45, 1 eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo
• Slots: Express Card/34, 6-in-1 Media Card Reader
• Integrated stereo speakers, Integrated digital microphone, Stereo headphone/line out, Stereo microphone in
• Integrated camera:Optional 2 MP webcam
• Keyboard: Full-sized spill-resistant keyboard with better spaced keys
• Integrated Realtek RTL8151DH-GR Ethernet (10/100/1000 NIC)
• Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
• Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology

HP ProBook 4421s is a stylish 14-inch Laptop Business Series comes with attractive price and features. ProBook HP 4421s Intel Core processor fitted with a i3/i5/i7, Window 7 OS, to 8 GB of RAM, 250-500 GB hard drive, Wi-Fi, 6-in-1 Media Card Reader, 2 MP webcam and Wi-Fi. As a business of this, HP ProBook 4421s laptop screen also remarkable, with bright LED backlight technology, the screen more clearly. HP ProtectTools the application of facial identification with features such as HP Disk Sanitizer HP ProBook 4421s AC adapter made a strong notebook security.

The new HP ProBook 4421s is a stylish Business series notebook. The HP ProBook 4421s in providing powerful, brushed alumininum blends affordable chic with innovative features, and reliable performance.

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Tap into a more intuitive document navigation experience with the latest ClickPad Gestures functionality! Using your Clickpad, combine the Dell FRR0G battery motion of various finger gestures to quickly launch user definable pre-set applications, scroll through documents, zoom in and out of maps and photos easily.

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The HP ProBook 4421s, like the rest of the new HP ProBook family, is a low-cost business notebook designed specifically for small and medium businesses. Translation: this desktop replacement notebook needs to have a good balance of performance, security, reliability and extras all at an affordable price. Most notebooks designed for small and medium business tend to sacrifice build quality in order to help lower the cost of production and lower the cost to customers. On that note, the ProBook 4421s looks very similar to a HP EliteBook 8530p with all plastic construction, a new keyboard and all black finish.

HP offers a broad assortment of power solutions to help you get the most out of your HP Business Notebooks, including new HP ProBook 4421s charger that are both energy efficient and convenient as they can be leveraged across multiple notebook families. Smart Adapter can enhance your productivity by powering your notebook while plugged in, as well as charging your HP ProBook 4421s battery so that you can take your notebook with you when you unplug. HP Smart Adapter also feature integrated surge protection to protect against power fluctuations that can damage your notebook. HP Smart Adapters help you save on equipment, power consumption costs and travel.

HP offers the ProBook 4421s with a 6-cell 58WHr battery. The battery life of the extended life 6-cell Dell FRR0G battery is better than average for a 14-inch notebook, but not amazing. During our timed tests, with the laptop set to "HP Optimized" mode, wireless active, and 70% screen brightness, the ProBook 4421s lasted for 3 hours and 35 minutes before critical shut down. Battery life can also be extended by lowering the screen brightness and using the "power saver" power profile in Windows 7.