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A review of the HP tx1000 Convertible notebook with Windows Vista installed has been posted over at Tablet PC Review. 'The tx1000 has a sharp appearance. Its unique inlaid wave design extends from the glossy black lid onto the silver inside surrounding the keyboard. HP went for a modern, portable design. Weighing in at 4.2 lbs., the tx1000 can go wherever you go. If you want to save even more weight the optical bay is removable and can be replaced by the included weight saver. The chassis has some flex in parts due to the fact the tx1000 uses a plastic housing, though it can't be called flmsy, it's not the sturdiest notebook on the market either. The advantage of a plastic casing is in keeping weight and price down. When you tap on the left palmrest area the sound is hollow and you'll get some flex there. The keyboard itself has a solid design with minimal flex..'

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CNET have published their review of the new Windows Vista Home Premium OS which is available to consumers as of today. 'Windows Vista is Microsoft's first new operating system in more than five years and the successor to Windows XP. However, it is not worth rushing out to purchase. If you desperately need to buy a new PC (if your old one died or you've been waiting and waiting for Vista to be released), then by all means do so; there's nothing wrong with Windows Vista. But there's no one compelling feature within Windows Vista that cries out to switch over, neither the enhanced graphic capabilities (Aero) nor the improved system performance features (truthfully, our Windows XP doesn't crash). As for security, Microsoft's biggest improvements in Windows Vista are within the Enterprise or 64-bit editions, editions most home users will not be running. Windows Vista is not the Apple Mac OS X 10.4 killer one hoped for (or feared). Nor are there specific big-name software packages written exclusively for Windows Vista--most software available today is compatible with both Windows XP and Windows Vista. But the extensive tie-ins to Microsoft.com and Live.com, and the many, many interdependences upon Internet Explorer 7 left us desperately wanting more (and often best-of-breed) alternatives. Hard core Microsofties who live and breathe within the MSN, Live.com, and Microsoft desktop software ecosystem will rejoice with the release of Windows Vista, but for the rest of us who are product agnostic, who use Firefox, Google Desktop, ZoneAlarm, GMail, and Corel WordPerfect, Windows XP SP2 will suffice nicely until some killer program necessitates that we all upgrade to Windows Vista.'

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Sinan Karaca writing over at Notebook Review has posted a review of the 20" screen Sager NP5960 notebook. 'The Sager NP5960 notebook features a massive 20" LCD display. It has a dual graphics card power in the form of 2 Nvidia 7950GX cards, and an AMD Turion X2 processor. While performance was actually a little dissapointing relative to what you would expect looking at the specs, the huge and beautiful screen makes this "laptop" quite a stunner. The screen is gorgeous. I have a 20" stand-alone LCD at home and this laptop screen actually looks better than that. Really! It's the brightest and crispest display I have ever seen on a laptop. Since the screen size was a primary - if not the entire - reason for me buying this laptop, I cannot say how satisfied I was with the purchase decision, after the initial shock of having a non-decorated system faded away. This is a beautiful display, people. It is pretty and it's great on your eyes and the resolution is just right so you don't go blind when trying to read text on the screen.'

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CNET have reviewed the updated Shuttle XPC X200M PC with Windows Vista Home Premium installed. 'Shuttle's XPC X100 PC impressed us with its design this past summer, but its feature set lagged behind similar systems', such as Apple's Mac Mini and the WinBook Jiv Mini. With its updated XPC X200M, Shuttle brings the features in-line with what we expect from a smaller PC, adding an integrated analog TV tuner and 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, but now it's performance that's the problem, at least with this $1,149 baseline model. Shuttle sent us this system with Windows Vista Home Premium, and we found anecdotally that Vista ran smoothly enough, but when we ran it through CNET Labs' benchmark tests, it lagged behind others in its class. We're also surprised that Shuttle doesn't offer an option for an HD optical drive. We attribute both of those issues to the XPC X200M's Intel chipset. Still, it is attractive, and it has the basics down, which might be enough to sway some of you.'

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A review of the Averatec AV7170-EC1 "desktop-replacement" PC has been posted over at Laptop Magazine. 'Like its single-core sibling, the AV7160, the Averatec AV7170-EC1 ($1,099) is a stylish 17-inch desktop-replacement notebook with a few nice multimedia options. This time around, the system comes with an AMD dual-core processor and Nvidia graphics. Despite the upgrades, this system's performance falls way short of our expectations. The AV7170's sleek black-and-silver exterior gives way to a matching full-sized keyboard and two-way touch pad that maintains the same aspect ratio as the 17-inch screen. With a maximum resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels, the widescreen display delivers vivid colors and excellent viewing angles, but the AveraBrite coating is a bit too reflective when viewed under bright lighting conditions. Weighing 7.2 pounds and measuring 1.3 inches thick, the system is a bit more portable than most desktop replacements but still too hefty to be considered a full-time travel companion.'

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The Dell Latitude D420 notebook with Core Duo and Windows Vista installed has been reviewed over at Notebook Review. 'The Dell Latitude D420 is the smallest notebook currently offered by Dell. It is a fusion of the discontinued Dell Latitude D410 and X1. It combines notable traits from both and offers great portability, power and versatility. Starting at $1199 it also offers great value featuring an Intel Core Duo ULV processor, 12.1in widescreen LCD, ExpressCard slot, a host of wireless options, and great battery life. The build quality of the Dell D420 is great overall. It feels very solid and the steel hinges are very tight though not as tight as the X1's. The magnesium alloy casing felt rigid and when pushing the back of the LCD it did not cause LCD distortion. Unlike the X1 which uses the hinges to keep the LCD shut the D420 goes back to the more common latch design.'

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Laptop Magazine have reviewed the VAIO VGN-N130G laptop from Sony which features an 80 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM (2 GB max), multi-format/dual-layer DVD/CD burner, Tri-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g) and Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. 'The clean, uncluttered design continues under the lid, with a white keyboard (with characters in pleasing blue and orange) set into an expansive deck. Of course, the lack of clutter also means a lack of dedicated multimedia controls, but we suppose that’s the price of visual simplicity. The keyboard and touchpad are comfortable to use, though the mouse-button clicks are a bit too noticeable. The 15.4-inch glossy widescreen delivered rich, vibrant colors and did well with DVD playback. Viewing-angle performance was good side to side, though we noticed a bit more glare from this screen than with other glossy panels. Sound quality is very good, though we would have preferred a bit more volume at the maximum setting.'

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ZDNET have reviewed the Systemax Pursuit 4155 laptop which features Intel's Core Duo T2050 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM Memory, 80GB hard drive and an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950. 'For a budget laptop, the Systemax Pursuit 4155 feels surprisingly sturdy. Better suited for a desk than an airplane tray table--it measures 14.1 inches wide, 10.1 inches deep, and 1.4 inches thick--the Systemax is nevertheless of average size for a laptop with a 15.4-inch display. Both the Lenovo 3000 N100 (configured with the 15.4-inch screen option) and the Gateway NX570X have similar footprints. When it comes to weight, the Systemax is likewise average for a midsize laptop; it weighs 6.3 pounds alone and 7.3 with its compact AC adapter. We simply love the Systemax Pursuit 4155's 15.4-inch wide-screen display. The 1,280x800 native resolution results in crisp graphics and images, especially for DVD playback. The screen is also remarkably bright (209 cd/m² in our Labs test), and its glossy coating makes colors pop without being annoyingly reflective. Above the display sits a 1.3-megapixel Webcam and an accompanying microphone; image and sound quality weren't tops, but we thought them sufficient for video chats and Web conferencing. We particularly like the handy cover that slides over the Webcam when it's not in use.'

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CNET have posted their review of the Dell Latitude ATG D620 rugged laptop 'The ATG in the system's name stands for All Terrain Grade, a bit of playful promotional copywriting that brings to mind SUV ads showing attractive young adults offroading though the mud. The system looks like an armor-clad version of a standard gray laptop from Dell's Latitude line, with parts of the lid padded out like a car bumper. The chassis is still made of a magnesium alloy, but the new hinges are reinforced with steel. Measuring 13.2 inches wide, 10.75 inches deep, and 1.75 inches high, the Dell Latitude ATG D620 is slightly larger than a standard Latitude D620, but it still qualifies as a midsize laptop. The extra weight (7.1 pounds; or 7.9 pounds with the A/C adapter), however, makes this a backbreaker for daily commuting. For use on a construction site or in a work vehicle, the added heft is a reasonable trade-off. The rugged Itronix Hummer GoBook VR-1 weighs about the same, despite having only a 12.1-inch screen. '

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A review of the Dell XPS 710 H2C gaming desktop configuration has been posted over at CNET. 'Thanks to dual-graphics-card technologies and the expensive, high-wattage power supplies required to run them, the average price tag of a best-of-the-best PC has ballooned to well over the $7,000 mark. That's why, despite running a still-ridiculous $5,759, the Dell XPS 710 H2C looks like a downright bargain. Dell remains tied to a slightly older motherboard chipset than its competitors, which limits the system's memory bandwidth and gives you a small downtick in performance. Our testing didn't show that to be a dramatic loss, though, and considering Dell's price advantage and its new cooling technology, the XPS 710 H2C is our Editors' Choice winner for high-end gaming PCs. The main reason we're giving the XPS 710 H2C an Editors' Choice award is because of what you get for the price. For $5,759, you get an Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 quad-core processor overclocked to 3.2GHz out of the box--a first for Dell. You also get 4GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, two 768MB Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX graphics cards, and 1TB of hard drive storage between two 10,000rpm 150GB drives and a single 750GB 7,200rpm unit. Virtually every boutique vendor would charge you at least $500 more for a similar configuration.'

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A review of the Sony Vaio TX3 notebook has been posted over at Shiny Shiny. 'Performance wise, it works surprisingly well for one so small. It packs Intel's Core Solo processor, which runs at 1.06GHz and is supported by 512MB of Ram, and didn't slow down at any point despite running numerous applications at the same time. Saying that, mine were mainly office and editing jobs, so gaming on it would be a whole other ball game (but it's not really a gaming laptop). It had no problem playing movies either, although I had to download a 3rd party app to play my Region 0 DVD. The battery life is also superb - I had it running for about 7 hours before it finally conked out.'

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Trusted Reviews have reviewed the "rugged" ToughBook CF-19 notebook PC from Panasonic. 'The unusual thing about the CF-19 and the CF-18 before it, is that despite being as tough as an armadillo, it's also pretty small and light. Weighing in at 2.25kg and measuring 271 x 216 x 49mm (WxDxH), the CF-19's proportions don't indicate that it could withstand serious abuse, but believe me, it can. The video embedded on this page shows the CF-19 being dropped from a metre high, being doused in water, having someone jump on it and having it doused in more water with the lid open. You can also see from the video that the CF-19 still worked after all that punishment and was happy to be doused in yet more water when powered on.'

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Akhil Parujanwala writing over at Notebook Review has posted a review of the Asus G2 gaming notebook PC. 'The Asus G2P is a new gaming series 17” notebook. The G2P offers an array of interesting and cool design features. The Asus G2P reviewed here comes with a Core 2 Duo T7200, a 17” screen with a native resolution of 1440x900 (WXGA+) and an ATI Radeon X1700 512mb graphics card. The Asus G1 notebook is closely related to the G2, but is of a smaller 15.4" screen size. Following is a full review of the G2. The laptop has a very rugged look, but also very nice accents of faux aluminum on the lid and anodized aluminum on the palm rest. The laptop basically has 3 color tones, red, black and silver. The red color is used to signify some new features in the G2P, like the side lights, the top vents, and the trademark G2 symbol between the touchpad buttons.'

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A review of the "semi-rugged" Dell Latitude ATG D620 laptop has been posyted over at PC Magazine. 'ATG stands for "All Terrain Grade," and one of the first things you'll notice about the ATG D620 is its black magnesium alloy plates. They cover the most expensive part of the laptop—the 14.1-inch LCD screen. The thicker magnesium alloy extends into the hinges, so the likelihood of the screen tearing off during a freak accident is reduced. Of course, metal hinges, such as the quad metal ones found on the Lenovo Thinkpad T60 Widescreen, are just as effective, but it never hurts to add more metal. The rugged theme is further extended into the hard drive, which is shock mounted. For all the additions, including a rubber port cover that prevents dust and water from seeping into the ports, the ATG D620 is not that heavy (it's 6.4 pounds). That's a bit lighter than the also rugged, 6.7 pounds, 12-inch screen-equipped iTronix Hummer Laptop IX600 The rubber port covers, the dustproof screen, and the spill-proof keyboard are a boon to field-based workers who encounter harsh conditions and wet environments, usually a lethal combination for laptops. In order to be legitimately called a semi-rugged laptop, the ATG D620—like the IX600 and Panasonic Toughbooks—has been field-tested against the Military Standard specification (MIL-STD 810F) standard (a series of specs set down by the U.S. Department of Defense that covers various environmental tests to prove that equipment qualified to the standard will survive in the field) for its ability to withstand shock/vibrations, extreme temperatures, and drops.'

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Laptop Magazine have posted their review of the Asus G1-AK008 gaming laptop. 'The 13.9 x 11.1 x 1.3-inch case features military styling appropriate for a gaming laptop. The lid and keyboard area are skinned with a mesh decal; hinge accents and a handful of green lights add to the serious appearance. An unnecessary button featuring the Asus gaming logo distracts from the comfort of the mouse pad, but we don't mind the clearly labeled WASD keys. Despite the handful of stylistic touches, the G1-AK008's restrained appearance doesn't immediately mark it as a gaming machine. Neither does the weight, which comes in at 6.8 pounds without the power adapt Without a massive chassis to play with, Asus had to squeeze the Home, End, and Page Up/Down keys along the keyboard's right side, where you can accidentally press them. Although there isn't a number pad, the keys are otherwise very well spaced with considerable depth, which makes them well suited for typing and gaming.'

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CNET have posted their review of the Systemax Venture VX2 gaming desktop. 'The Systemax Venture VX2 isn't a gaming PC to inspire envy among your fellow fraggers. It won't net you the fastest frame rates on your block, and its plain-Jane looks cannot be classified as "head turning" or "conversation starting." But what this affordably priced, fixed-configuration, $1,999 gaming system provides is a solid foundation for playing today's current titles, and you can put the money you save now toward future upgrades. With its Intel motherboard, 500-watt power supply, and midtower chassis, the Venture VX2 will never be transformed into a bleeding-edge gaming PC, but it does provide enough wiggle room to let you at least keep pace. Its mix of components allow it to hit the sweet spot between underperforming and overpriced, resulting in a system that is priced lower than similarly configured systems from competing vendors. The Systemax Venture VX2 uses a midtower chassis that looks more like your basic, black business PC than something used to play Company of Heroes. You won't find any molded plastic or custom paint options--there aren't even any drive doors or covers to hide the optical drives or the front-panel ports, if that's your thing. We like that the two USB 2.0 ports, the six-pin FireWire port, and the mic and headphone jacks are located right in the middle of the front panel and not placed along the bottom, where they collect dust and are harder to reach. And the data archivist will appreciate that there are two optical drives--a DVD burner and a DVD-ROM drive--which makes for quick disc-to-disc copies. '

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The Gateway NX570X business laptop has been reviewed over at PC Magazine. 'The NX570X's 15.4-inch screen is matted and coated with an antiglare film. You can opt for a transflective screen (a $25 upgrade), in which the pixels are illuminated from both front and back. This is particularly good for multimedia tasks like video and photo editing. The mouse buttons, actually the same ones found on the classy Gateway E-100M ultraportable, can get quite noisy. That's one of the few enhancements that shouldn't have been made. The keyboard is lovely for extensive typing, and Gateway keeps the surrounding area clear of add-ons such as application keys and a biometric fingerprint reader. Despite a new design, all the accessories are still compatible with other Gateway laptops. This includes the extended batteries, AC adapters, modular hard drives, and optical drives. The NX570X's other features are generic for a Gateway laptop. You get four USB ports, a FireWire port, and an S-Video port. It does have a 5-in-1 card reader (for xD, SD, MMC, MS, and MS Pro) that covers most of your media formats. My configuration came with an 80GB, 7,200-rpm hard drive, but you can currently swap that out for a 200GB, 4,200-rpm one at no extra charge. A dual-layer DVD burner comes built into this system; again, it's pretty standard.'

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Tiffany Boggs writing over at Tablet PC Review has posted a review of the Asus R1F Tablet PC. 'The Asus R1F has been referred to as the Lamborghini of Tablet PCs and I can see why. This is my first Tablet review and working with the R1F has made it easy. The R1F has a sleek design and is very user friendly. The design is much like a standard notebook until you notice the center hinge, which converts it into a Tablet. The R1F isn't as small as some other Tablets on the market such as Fujitsu's T4215, but it still is portable. Weighing in at 4.3 lbs, the R1F can go where ever you need to go. The 13.3" screen makes reading documents and viewing photographs pleasurable, you can fit a decent amount on the screen and the XGA resolution makes for easy reading.'

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J.Steven A. writing over at Notebook Review has posted a review of the HP Compaq nw9440 mobile workstation. 'This laptop looks really good. It’s definitely better than any other HP I’ve had experience with. The HP/Compaq Business Class notebooks are all about a professional external appearance, and the nw9440 certainly doesn’t slouch from that standard. Everything is color schemed in black and metallic charcoal, with small LED accents of green, blue and orange, indicating different functions. The case is made from thin hard plastic cover panels and reinforced around the edges and at other key spots (around the keyboard, for example) with thicker plastic. This keeps the weight down while allowing for a high degree of rigidity. When pushing on the screen from the back, nothing is noticed on the LCD. Likewise, the amount of flex allowed by the 17” widescreen when twisting is minimal unless a high degree of force is applied. The hinges on the LCD also allow for minimal wobble when the screen is tapped from the front.'

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PC Magazine have posted their review of the HP Compaq nc8430 business laptop. 'The HP Compaq nc8430 ($1,680 direct) has a lot of stature for a business laptop. When it comes to meeting work deadlines and taking on various projects, this powerhouse lives up to its reputation. The 15.4-inch widescreen display is a compelling reason to go with the nc8430. It lets you have three windows open at the same time (arranged so that each gets its own space) or gain several more columns on an Excel worksheet. If that isn't enough to meet your business requirements, then check out the system's Intel Core 2 Duo processor and discrete graphics. The Compaq nc8430 isn't as much of a space hog as a desktop, but it does give you plenty of screen space for a machine that weighs just 6.2 pounds. Granted, it's not as light as the 5.8-pound Lenovo ThinkPad T60 Widescreen, which also has a spacious 15.4-inch screen. Large screens like this enhance productivity by letting you multitask more efficiently. Instead of minimizing and maximizing application windows, you can have several of them opened at the same time. The nc8430's 1,680-by-1,050 resolution is extremely sharp for presentations and video and picture slide shows, and an antiglare coating on the screen eliminates the reflection from fluorescent lights.'

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A review of the stylish Toshiba Portégé R400-S4931 mobile notebook which features fast mobile broadband and an external screen has been posted over at Laptop Magazine. 'Some might say Toshiba has gone too far in the bling direction, but our only substantive complaint about the R400-S4931's appearance is the three-quarter-inch chrome letters on the lid that shout "TOSHIBA." This may be great for product placement, perhaps, but not carrying around (unless your name happens to be Toshiba). One especially convenient feature is the R400-S4931's ability to receive real-time alerts, e-mail, and calendar updates using Microsoft's Active Notifications with Push Technology. The alerts are displayed on a digital display located on the front edge of the system, which Toshiba calls a Personal Information Assistant. The Portégé R400-S4931 automatically checks for new e-mail and calendar items as long as you have a wireless connection, whether it's via Wi-Fi or the integrated EV-DO modem.'

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Laptop Magazine have reviewed the budget-priced Dell Inspiron E1505 dual-core notebook. 'The centerpiece of the nearly seven-pound unit is a gorgeous 15.4-inch glossy widescreen that delivered rich colors and nearly blur-free images during DVD playback. Add impressive sound quality from the built-in speakers and you’ll be putting the included Media Center Edition OS (which is upgradable to Windows Vista Home Premium for free) to good use for music, photos, and imported video. There’s also a multiformat DVD burner, so the only item on our multimedia wish list is an external TV tuner and remote for using the 80GB hard drive as a DVR (an $84 upgrade). Dell MediaDirect enables E1505 owners to play multimedia files without booting into the OS. The Instant Office feature includes viewers for PowerPoint, Outlook, and Outlook Express that let you see a presentation or check your calendar or contacts without starting Windows. The screen’s 1280 x 800-pixel resolution will disappoint those who prefer a high-res panel, but we found working on it very easy on the eyes, and we didn’t have to strain to read smaller text.'

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A review of the high-end Velocity Micro Raptor Signature Edition gaming desktop configuration has been posted on CNET. 'The Velocity Micro Raptor Signature Edition is the midsize vendor's elite gaming PC. Company founder and CEO Randy Copeland helps build each unit, and they all come with his signature. This system is supposed to represent the best in modern PC hardware. Our review unit's configuration prices at $7,395, which is shockingly high, but also the apparent going rate for boutique-class systems of this caliber. On balance, the Raptor Signature Edition is as fast and as carefully assembled as we expect for an über-PC, but we have a beef with the high-end PC market in general right now, as the prices seem unreasonably high. That issue and the fact that its competition went the extra mile on software are our only significant issues with this PC. Unlike Alienware, which has revamped its cases recently, Velocity Micro sticks with the tried-and-true Lian Li models throughout its product line. While they don't offer a fancy lighting system like Alienware's new chassis, Velocity Micro's cases retain a bold, sturdy look that we like quite a bit, and they have static internal lighting that adds a nice glow. All Raptor Signature Editions come with an extended-depth case that looks like a full-sized desktop tower turned on its side. The extra depth makes the inside of the PC easier to work with than the Widow PC IX2 SLI, which came to us with a standard midtower enclosure. The inside of the Velocity Micro isn't perfect, as the case's hard-drive cage points the drives toward the rear of the system, not out toward you, which makes the drives much more difficult to remove. We've criticized Velocity Micro for this minor issue in the past, so it's not a surprise, but we wonder how hard it would be for it to get Lian Li to tweak that part of the design in the future.'

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