Laptop Reviews
With a plethora of desktop replacements, thin and lights and ultraportable laptop computers on the market today, how does the bewildered buyer make an informed choice? By relying on personal recommendations from colleagues, family and friends, and also by reading opinions and laptop reviews such as those found at sites like Laptopical.
Portability, processor type (AMD Turion, Intel Core 2 Duo, Celeron etc), the storage capacity of the hard drive are important factors to consider. Also screen size, battery longevity, pricing and wireless connectivity are things to look out for when searching for the best laptop computer.
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Asus Eee PC 1000HE
Posted Apr 7, 2009 by Todd Gold
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- 33
- Likes
- 4
- Dislikes
- 3
The Eee PC has a slightly faster Atom processor and a faster FSB compared to the previous models. While this is not enough for anyone to upgrade, it c...
Dell Vostro A860
Posted Apr 7, 2009 by Todd Gold
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- 26
- Likes
- 8
- Dislikes
- 8
When price and performance must share in compromise, few laptops on the market readily answer the call of duty. When it comes to getting high quality ...
Dell Mini 9
Posted Mar 5, 2009 by Jesper Berg
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- 80
- Likes
- 8
- Dislikes
- 3
By now Dell has a full range of netbooks in sizes 9", 10", and oddly a 12" model, of which we’re looking at the smallest 9-incher here.
Lenovo IdeaPad Y530
Posted Feb 6, 2009 by Jesper Berg
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- 54
- Likes
- 7
- Dislikes
- 4
Lenovo continues its push into the consumer segment - this time with the IdeaPad Y530, a successor to the Y510 with some interesting updates.
SimpleTech Simpledrive 500GB
Posted Feb 5, 2009 by Laptopical.com
- Comments
- 6
- Likes
- 1
- Dislikes
- 0
The Signature Mini series lineup is both Mac and PC compatible and comes in a variety of capacities and colors with titles like blueberry, bubblegum a...
Lenovo IdeaPad S10
Posted Feb 4, 2009 by Jesper Berg
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- 14
- Likes
- 1
- Dislikes
- 0
Choosing a netbook that suits you often comes down to aesthetics, and by that measure the Lenovo S10 has a lot of things going for it. It's possibly o...
HP HDX 16t
Posted Dec 17, 2008 by Daniel Shain
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- 22
- Likes
- 27
- Dislikes
- 21
The HP HDX16t is a multimedia powerhouse with enough peripherals to match its style points.
Dell Studio 15
Posted Dec 17, 2008 by Laptopical.com
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- 16
- Likes
- 15
- Dislikes
- 7
The Dell Studio 15 is cross between the company's XPS and Inspiron series with a dedicated ATI graphics card and several nice, optional add-ons.
Sony Vaio FW
Posted Dec 16, 2008 by Daniel Shain
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- 37
- Likes
- 16
- Dislikes
- 16
The Sony VAIO FW-270j is a laptop that looks as good as the HD media it plays.
HP EliteBook 6930p
Posted Dec 16, 2008 by Laptopical.com
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- 12
- Likes
- 2
- Dislikes
- 2
EliteBook is HP's premium business laptop series, which incorporates laptops with 12, 14, and 15-inch screen sizes. The 6930p is HP's 'Balanced Mobili...
Dell Latitude E6400
Posted Dec 16, 2008 by Laptopical.com
- Comments
- 10
- Likes
- 2
- Dislikes
- 4
One of the most popular series of business laptops - Dell Latitude - received a complete makeover with the introduction of the new E series in 2008.
Acer Aspire One
Posted Dec 16, 2008 by Laptopical.com
- Comments
- 20
- Likes
- 8
- Dislikes
- 8
Of all the netbooks released in the last few months, the Acer Aspire One is probably the most popular. It's fitted with more or less the same componen...
Apple MacBook
Posted Dec 16, 2008 by Jesper Berg
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- 22
- Likes
- 11
- Dislikes
- 14
The latest 13-inch MacBook isn't really a replacement for the classic white MacBook (which is still available). Instead, it's an entirely new laptop i...
Sony VAIO Z
Posted Dec 16, 2008 by Laptopical.com
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- 17
- Likes
- 16
- Dislikes
- 17
The VAIO Z series is one of Sony's premium ultraportable series, and is priced accordingly. Like most VAIOs it comes with a little extra, such as a hi...
Lenovo ThinkPad X200
Posted Aug 17, 2008 by Thai Tan
- Comments
- 18
- Likes
- 6
- Dislikes
- 2
A healthy refresh to the previous generation X61 series, the Thinkpad X200 is the business professionals dream for mobile computing.
Fujitsu U810 Ultraportable Tablet
Posted Aug 4, 2008 by Thai Tan
- Comments
- 17
- Likes
- 2
- Dislikes
- 0
Laptop + Ultra Mobile PC + Tablet = Fujitsu LifeBook U810. Think this mini-sub-tablet Ultra Mobile PC laptop as the Swiss army knife of ultra portable...
Toshiba Qosmio G45
Posted Aug 4, 2008 by Laptopical.com
- Comments
- 11
- Likes
- 0
- Dislikes
- 0
A powerful Multimedia notebook with HD-DVD and HD-enabled features.
Satellite M305
Posted Jul 18, 2008 by Laptopical.com
- Comments
- 8
- Likes
- 0
- Dislikes
- 0
Carrying a nice glossy finish, good connectivity, Lableflash Drive, and 14.1 widescreen with TruBright Display, the M305 makes a upper class statement.
Toshiba L350
Posted Jul 14, 2008 by Laptopical.com
- Comments
- 11
- Likes
- 3
- Dislikes
- 2
A 17 inch widescreen laptop that features less than stellar connectivity, and a soon to be phased out operating system...
Alienware m15x Gaming Laptop
Posted Jul 10, 2008 by Laptopical.com
- Comments
- 16
- Likes
- 4
- Dislikes
- 1
The newest mobile computer from Alienware has landed. The Area-51 m15x mixes high-end features found in desktop computer housed in a mobile design. Th...
Acer Ferrari 1000
Posted Jul 8, 2008 by Thai Tan
- Comments
- 17
- Likes
- 6
- Dislikes
- 6
Acer sponsorship of the Scuderia Ferrari racing team brings the compact Acer Ferrari 1000 Laptop.
Asus G50VT
Posted Dec 16, 2008 by Laptopical.com
- Comments
- 8
- Likes
- 4
- Dislikes
- 0
The 15-inch G50Vt gaming laptop from Asus uses the powerful Nvidia 9800M GS mobile GPU and should have no problem playing the latest games, but how di...
Toshiba Portege R500
Posted Jul 5, 2008 by Laptopical.com
- Comments
- 3
- Likes
- 0
- Dislikes
- 1
This review is in progress, please come back soon toread our extensive review of the Tosiba Portege R500.
Alienware Area-51 m17x
Posted Jul 5, 2008 by Laptopical.com
- Comments
- 6
- Likes
- 2
- Dislikes
- 1
Our Alienware Area-51 m17x Notebook review is under construction. Please come by in a couple of days to read it:)
Asus M70sa
Posted Jul 4, 2008 by Laptopical.com
- Comments
- 9
- Likes
- 6
- Dislikes
- 3
Gathering the 17" widescreen in true high definition, the Asus M70sa has a plethora of connection inputs, and some serious storage space under the hoo...
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ASUS Eee PC 1000HE
The Eee PC has a slightly faster Atom processor and a faster FSB compared to the previous models. While this is not enough for anyone to upgrade, it could certainly attract first-time netbook buyers. Read More
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Dell Vostro A860
When price and performance must share in compromise, few laptops on the market readily answer the call of duty. When it comes to getting high quality at an affordable price, the Dell Vostro A860... Read More
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Dell Mini 9
By now Dell has a full range of netbooks in sizes 9", 10", and oddly a 12" model, of which we’re looking at the smallest 9-incher here. Read More
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Weird, Extraordinary and Record-Breaking Laptops
Here are the laptops that break one record or another, be it oldest, ugliest, cheapest or just very out of the ordinary. Read More
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Netshelter Last Gadget Standing CES 2009
As we wound up the show on it's official last day, we attended a micro-awards ceremony. In its 8th annual performance, the Last Gadget Standing hands you off with the top 10 "user" voted gadgets of... Read More
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Top 10 Useless Gadgets of CES 2009
Thousands of new products are unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas each year. Some of them change our lives forever, and some of them are... interesting in other ways. Read More
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Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2009
Yet again, Apple's professional geeks will offer up sessions and hands-on code probing and testing at Moscone West in San Francisco. The dates for 2009 are June 8-12. Read More
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E3 Expo
The E3 Expo - also known as the Electronic Entertainment Expo - is the one trade show to visit to get the latest news from the computer and video games industry. Read More
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CeBIT - Hannover 3-8 March
Unlike CES, CeBIT is open to the public, so there's no need to be a press or industry affiliate to have a look at this massive trade show, which is the largest in the world. Read More
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International CES 2009
Find out all you need to know about the 2009 International CES. It features 2,700 exhibitors, including companies who manufacture products or provide services for the audio, digital imaging, home... Read More
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Mac World Conference
Make sure to make a note about the Macworld Expo at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, January 5-9. If you're a Mac user and wish to meet equivalent people in the industry this is the place for you. Read More
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Apple iPad debuts, falls short of hype, still kinda neat
In case you missed it, the Apple tablet we've been hearing about debuted in an invite only affair in San Francisco around 24 hours ago. So did it live up to the hype? Nope. But that doesn't mean... Read More
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Mysterious 'Creation' Touted by Apple - Yup, it's Tablet Time
Apple yesterday sent out an invitation to journalists to come and see their "latest creation." And there's nary a soul out there who doesn't think this means the long awaited Apple tablet is even... Read More
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Psystar - Another Step Closer to Death
A US District Judge recently threw out the bulk of Psystar's latest countersuit, while agreeing with the bulk of Apple's charges. Looks like the end is neigh for this particular hackintosh... Read More
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March on Tux Penguins! - 7000 Linux Guides
TuxMobil isthe World Wide Web's biggest resource when it comes toLinux-based operating systems and laptop computers. Read More
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Linux Deal in Full Gallop: The GazelleValue
Laptopicalis always on the hunt for a good value. Sure, we review our fairshare of more expensive gaming and business notebooks, but mostof all, we relish our role as the everyman's laptop blog... Read More
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Linux Certified - Preloaded PC
In the past we'vetalked about ways to transform your laptop from a Windows-basedversion to a cutting-edge Linux version, Read More
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Microsoft's Courier Fails to Deliver at Keynote, Apple Rejoices
In a much hyped keynote address at CES, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made no mention of the fabled Courier, the tablet computer that would rival the as yet unannounced Apple tablet. Did Microsoft... Read More
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Microsoft Loses Appeal, Still Forbidden to Sell Word in 2010
Remember that court case we mentioned last August, where little known software company i4i of Toronto claimed Microsoft violated its 1997 patent for custom XML in its versions of Word? At the... Read More
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Microsoft Settles with EU - No to Fines, Yes to Browser Ballots!
Microsoft and the EU have settled on terms regarding the antitrust issues inherent in Microsoft's browser practices. Microsoft will now offer a non-partisan ballot of browser options for new and... Read More
Best & Worst as Voted by Readers
| The Best | Votes |
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| Top 10 Technologies of 2008 | 17 |
| Top 10 Netbooks | 17 |
| Top 10 Useless Gadgets of CES 2009 | 11 |
| The Worst | Votes |
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| Top 10 Netbooks | 9 |
| Top 10 Technologies of 2008 | 3 |
| Top 10 Useless Gadgets of CES 2009 | 2 |
| The Best | Votes |
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| Mac World Conference | 10 |
| International CES 2009 | 5 |
| E3 Expo | 2 |
| The Worst | Votes |
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| International CES 2009 | 2 |
| The Best | Votes |
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| Axiotron Revamps ModBook - Now Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger | 6 |
| More Trouble For New MacBooks - Now It's RAM, GPU | 4 |
| Keycarbon's Raptor - Hardware Key Logger | 1 |
| The Worst | Votes |
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| More Trouble For New MacBooks - Now It's RAM, GPU | 2 |
| Apple Waiving License Fees For Mini DisplayPort Spec | 1 |
| Axiotron Revamps ModBook - Now Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger | 1 |
| The Best | Votes |
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| Linux Certified - Preloaded PC | 4 |
| March on Tux Penguins! - 7000 Linux Guides | 2 |
Editor's Choice
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Weird, Extraordinary and Record-Breaking Laptops
Here are the laptops that break one record or another, be it oldest, ugliest, cheapest or just very out of the ordinary. Read More
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Top 10 Technologies of 2008
Laptopical's T.J. Aaron summarizes the breakthroughs in technology of 2008. As we are nearing the end of 2008 - find out what made his Top 10 of the most successful and talked about technologies of... Read More
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Top 10 Netbooks
The netbook world has gotten increasingly crowded, and until the massive popularity of the form factor wanes this trend will only increase. Beyond Asus and Acer, major corporations like Dell, HP... Read More
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Axiotron Revamps ModBook - Now Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Axiotron has taken a good look at their tablet ModBook and improved it in a number of ways. Read More
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Apple Considering Liquid Cooling For MacBooks
Apple is considering using liquid coolant to keep the temperature down on future MacBooks and other devices. Read More
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Apple Waiving License Fees For Mini DisplayPort Spec
Apple's is attempting to drive up adoption of the Mini DisplayPort specification by offering free licensing for it. Read More
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Better Late Than Never Says Linuxtards as Lenny Arrives
After 22 months of development, Debian version 5 (codenamed "Lenny") is finally available. Debian is a big Linux distribution in itself, and also important because it constitutes the foundation of... Read More
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Linux and SSD Options Confirmed For 10-inch Aspire One
Acer has come clean and announced their SSD and Linux options for the new 10" Acer Aspire One. Read More
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Quanta Demonstrates 'Touchless' Touching
Windows 7 is known for its multi-touch capabilities, and many are excited to develop implementations of this which will be effective and easy to use. Quanta has devised their Optical Touch... Read More
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New Microsoft Surface Has Grand Plans For Hospitals
Microsoft has developed a new Surface which is dynamic and multi-touch. Doctors are hopeful that it can be used to make sharing information amongst professionals and also with patients... Read More
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Windows 7 Software Features Multi-touch Media Transfer
With new software developed for Windows 7, you can transfer music and other media to your iPod, iPhone, Android phone and various cameras using just your fingers. Simply place the device on the... Read More
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