The ambitions of Lenovo are clear, create the best ultraportable in the market. Building on the prestigious ThinkPad family, the X300 is an impressive computer which does not compromise ultraportable and functionalities.
Lenovo X300 versus MacBook Air. The MacBook Air is definitively a beautiful design (some will say sexy) and is ultra thin and light. In order to look that way, the Mac book has made some sacrifices in ways of functionalities, battery life and power. X 300 has a more conventional (old fashion) look, thicker and a bit heavier but it gains in functionality, power, has a DVD burner and yet has the dimensions and weight of an ultraportable. To complete the comparison The MacBook Air is beautiful extra light, trendy and will satisfy light users; the X300 looks conventional, is powerful and functional and will satisfy medium and some heavy users.
ThinkPad style
At first look, you can see a lot of similarities from previous generation of ThinkPads. The lines are straight (most competitors have rounded their laptops) and the min-joystick is still there. The keyboard has a the usual soft touch and comes with a retro light if needed. The finish is clean, robust, only the screen maybe sensitive to scratches.
Inside the X300
The processor used for the X300 laptop is new, it is a Core two duo L7100 this processor has an ultra compact chip similar to MacBook Air; it has a speed of 1.2 GHz and belong to the family of the Intel-based low voltage processors. The L7100 runs at 800 MHz and has 4 Mo of cash memory. This laptop comes with 2 GB of RAM which is enough to run Vista. That ThinkPad works very well in most situations and unless you are a graphic artist, big database user or heaver gamer, you will be very happy with its performances.
Lenovo X300 equipment
Despite its small size, The X300 focuses on maximum integration. No wasted space here, it comes with a DVD burner, you will also find three USB and one Ethernet connection. The wireless is equally well represented with Bluetooth 2.0 WiFi, 802.11 and 3G HSDPA. This one is also in charge of the video output for VGA.
Screen for professional
With a 13.3 inches the screen is big enough to view wide spreadsheet such as Excel, it is built up with a high quality definition of 1440 by 900 pixels. The graphic card is the classic Intel GMA X3100 with 368 Mo of shared memory.
Disappointing autonomy
During a testing the laptop battery never lasted more than 2 hours and 30 minutes, which is a bit disappointing with the SSD, LED screen and low-voltage processor. After we “played” with the numerous internal management tools we were able to extend the autonomy to 4 hours with light use such as Word. Additionally, the DVD can be replaced by an additional 3 cell battery.
Conclusion
All in all, a ThinkPad X300 is a wonderful ultraportable, light, compact and robust. Professional travelers will be very happy to use that notebook. There is a price for excellence and that price is $3,000. Final note, the X300 comes with three years manufacturer warranty.
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As the Macworld 2009 coming, more and more on the new Macbook Pro17-inch notebook product news come out, from the multi-information claims that the new version of the Macbook Pro and other new generation of Apple’s notebooks use the same airframe integration design, but is likely to adopt the built-in fixed batteries as macbook air, rather than replaceable battery module.New Macbook Pro 17 inch and a new version of Mac mini will be launched this week, which two new Apple models will use the latest NVIDIA chipset MCP79 platform.In addition, Mac mini will quit the original Firewire 400 interface. Not only providing a Firewire 800 and the fifth USB interface, Mini DVI interface will also directly support Apple’s latest LED panel Cinema Display.Comments:The rumors have been confirmed by a number of Apple fans. But this is not big deal thing, it is learned that the design of this product model is thin and has extend the life span. But it doesn’t support a removable battery is certainly a surprising thing, and is somewhat disappointing. According to the latest news, Apple insiders have also confirmed the 17-inch Unibody MacBook Pro is about to release, but insisted that there is a fixed internal battery. Fortunately, we will quickly be able to to know how the matter in the end in the keynote speech this week.
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Optimize your Apple Macbook battery settings in Energy Saver preferences to increase battery life.
These settings will put the hard disk to sleep whenever possible and reduce the computer’s microprocessor performance in order to maximize its battery life.If you are using intensive mac applications, you may wish to modify or change the settings so the microprocessor performance is no longer reduced.Set your screen brightness to the lowest comfortable levelPress the F1 (dimmer) and F2 (brighter) keys to dim the screen until the brightness is as low as possible and the screen is still comfortable to look at.Turn off unused features and technologies.Just as you would turn off the lights in an unoccupied room, turning off unused features and technologies can help maximize your battery life, too. Here are a few suggestions:
If you’re not in a location where you need to use AirPort or Bluetooth, you can turn them off to save power.To turn off AirPort:
To turn off Bluetooth in Mac OS X 10.2 or later:
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When it comes to Apple laptops, it has always been a difficult decision to make whether one should get a MacBook, a MacBook Air, or a MacBook Pro. Unless you have the budget and you do not mind each of the laptop’s specifications, you would have to consider a lot of factors in choosing which Apple laptop you should get.
When all 3P’s – power, performance, and portability – have already been considered, it’s time to look at what’s behind the elegant cases. And when you do, you’d realize that it’s the MacBook Pro that’s your best choice among the three Apple bets.
Providing You with a Few More Choices
And you think your decision-making ends with the above? The new MacBook Pro defines power as coming in three sizes – the 13-inch, 15-inch, and 17-inch units. With more options, you can totally be sure to get what you want, providing you with what you need. Available now at the Apple store, the three MacBook Pro units will require to make another sound decision.
Power that You Can Carry
Symbolizing the epitome of power and precision, the new MacBook Pro is equipped with an integrated graphics system, more capacity, and faster speed. It is designed to allow running of the most intensive applications, programs, and games, and still has so much more to offer.
What Makes Up the MacBook Pro?
Curious why MacBook Pro is the new definition of power? It is because the new MacBook Pro is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with a speed of up to 2.93 GHz. With its up to 320 GB SATA hard drive and a standard memory of 2GB DDR3, what else can you ask for?
Performance at its Finest
Equipped with NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT, the new MacBook Pro provides faster and more enhanced graphics performance, especially with high-end three-dimensional applications and games. It simply brings graphics, videos, and photos to life.
Sleek, Slim, Stylish, and Sophisticated
The new MacBook Pro is manufactured and designed in one solid piece of aluminum, making it durable, light, and beautifully crafted.
You see, if money isn’t a concern, making a decision whether or not to buy the MacBook Pro from an Apple store should not be as difficult as you think. Recognize and realize its potential and you’re on your way to grasping power at the palm of your hands!
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In January, 2009 MSI had launched the MSI X320, which looks an awful lot like a MacBook Air. It has a 13.4 inch, 1366 x 768 display and its super thin and light, measuring less than an inch thick, and weighing about 2.9 pounds. But unlike the MacBook Air, the MSI X320 runs on an Intel Atom Z520 CPU.It features optional 3G / WiMAX module, 802.11b/g/n, three USB ports, an Ethernet port, VGA out, and a card reader. The presence of connectivity options definitely makes it altogether enticing for those scouting a continually connected ultraportable.The X320 (starting at $700) gets gifted with a less exciting 1.6GHz Atom Z530, which means two things: It would not exactly be a speed demon but it will be a lot cheaper than the Air.MSI X320 vs. the MacBook Air:Graphic processor: MacBook Air sports Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory whereas X320 has Intel GMA500 graphic processor.Display: The X320 is a 13-inch laptop, meaning it houses a 13-inch widescreen. It uses the 16-by-9 form factor, as is common in HDTVs, and its monitor is rated at 1,366×768 resolution; the Air, meanwhile, is designed in a 16-by-10 form factor with a 1,280×800 resolution. The LED screen is bright and pleasant to look at, not much different than the Air’s.Weight: X320 weighs 2.9 pounds whereas Air is heavier with 3.0 pounds.Thinner than a MacBook Air? It measures 1.98cm at its thickest point (the MacBook Air is a mere 1.94cm), slimming down to a skinny 6mm at its thinnest point (compared to 4mm for the MacBook Air).Storage: X320’s hard drive is a 160-GB, 5,400 RPM expandable to 250 GB, whereas Air supports 80GB ATA 1.8” 4200-rpm HDD or 64GB SSD.Processor: The X320 is powered by a 1.6 GHz, Intel Atom Z530 processor, which means it is using Intel’s Silverthorne platform complete with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 500 chipset. The Air sports a 1.6GHz or 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Merom.Memory: Air has 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM soldered to the logicboard, which is similar to the X320’s DDR2-667 up to 2GB memory.Wireless networking: Air has integrated AirPort Extreme supports 802.11a/b/g and draft-n, But X320 connects wirelessly using 802.11b/g/n.Wired Ethernet: present in X320 but Air lacks it.Battery life: MSI suggests that netbook can run for 10 hours whereas MacBook Air barely runs for 4.5 hours.USB ports: three in X320 while Air has just one.Camera: Air has Built-in iSight, 640×480 pixel resolution camera whereas X320 has 1.3 MP camera.Dimensions: Air’s dimensions are 8.94 in D × 12.8 in W × 0.16–0.76 in H and X320 has 8.8 in D × 12.9 in W × 0.7 in H.Keyboard: X320’s keyboard appears to be full sized, with standard proportions, instead of the non-adjoining keys that the Air uses, it has Backlit full-size keyboard with ambient light sensor.Bluetooth: X320 has Bluetooth V2.0 EDR, Air sports built-in 2.1 EDR.Video Port: Air has one Micro-DVI video port (adapters are included for VGA or DVI monitors up to 1920 by 1200 pixels) whereas X320 also has D-SUB video port.Card reader: X320 has 2 in 1 SD/MMC card reader, while Air lacks it.Price: X320- started from $700 whereas Air costs $1799 for the present model which supports NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory.Color Available: The MSI X-Slim X320 will be available later this year. The X320 will come in three different colors “champagne gold”, “pearl white” or “stylish black” models. But Air is available only in silver grey which consist of highly recyclable aluminum.BottomlineMacBook Air runs Intel Core 2 Duo thus coming as a performing machine whereas MSI X320 running on Atom can be taken as netbook. Besides, this wireless connectivity options are coming with more latest options available like /n.If processors are left unconsidered, MSI has many pluses on MacBook air. MSI supports better battery life of around 10 hours (related sources say so), has a better web cam supporting 1.3MP against 640×480 pixel resolution iSight that Air supports. It is lighter than Air and is just thicker than Air in terms of fraction of cm.MSI has three USB ports where as Air has just one port. Against, NVIDIA GeForce9400M, MSI supports Intel GMA 500 graphics processor but is also speculated that the X320 might also be equipped with NVIDIA’s Ion platform, which would slave in the GPU to enhance multimedia processing power.If keyboard typing comfort is accounted, typing is no problem with MSI X320. Also, MSI supports 160 GB hard drive which is expandable to 250 GB whereas Air only offers 80 GB hard drive. The very basic offering by MSI is replaceable battery against the Air’s non removable battery.The bottom line of all this discussion is you are paying half of the money as for MacBook Air. Air costs you $1,600 price and the cheaper Intel Atom platform clone, the MSI X320 can potentially dip below $800. It’s the closest anyone has come to ripping off Apple, which by itself deserves a lot of credit.
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Among the features that won’t make it into the next version are a journaling file system–a feature that keeps track of changes in the operating system to make recovering from crashes faster and easier. Windows NT and most commercial versions of Unix have that feature, and Torvalds said at least two development efforts are under way to bring it to Linux.
Lithium sulfur batteries can store much more energy than lithium ion models. However,HP laptop batteries built using that technology only last as long as 60 recharge cycles, said Mark Jost, vice president of marketing at Sion Power. Sion hopes to extend the recharge cycles of lithium sulfur to the standards set by lithium ion, but the Tucson, Ariz., company does not expect to begin production of lithium sulfur batteries until the first half of 2008, he said.
One display design being considered is a flat, flexible printed display developed at MIT’s Media Lab. Negroponte said the technology can be used to produce displays that cost roughly 10 cents per square inch. “The target is $12 for a 12-inch display with near-zero power consumption,” he said.
Bob Moore, senior marketing manager for Gateway, said the 14.1-inch display will become standard for all of the company’s notebooks sometime next year.
Dell did make a few compromises, however. To keep the Pentium III-M chip cool, it added a heat pipe and fan to vent heat from the chip. Dell also removed the parallel port, a device used to attach a printer, meaning users must print via a network, connect via a docking station or use a universal serial bus printer.
Also, the OLPC people talk about Windows compatibility– Windows XP, at least– and it’s unlikely there will be any Windows XP-compatible hardware platform capable of achieving a 1W average power consumption figure in 2010… never mind the 1/4W or less that would be available to the processor and chipset with two LCDs running (even without the backlight).
Often, the flaw is the price. A big part of the appeal of the original Asus EEE was the low price. HP is perhaps the biggest offender here, their Mini-Note 2133 KR948UT came out at $949 and just had its price reduced to $789.
It’s the just-announced Fujitsu LifeBook P7230, an update of the LifeBook P7120 we reviewed almost a year ago. The new ultraportable retains the light weight and the built-in optical drive we loved about its predecessor but adds such appealing features as LED backlights for its 10.6-inch display and an optional built-in Webcam. You can also choose either a black or a white version to match your aesthetic scheme.
Like the company itself, the XFR’s second-gen improvements on the device are incremental and in some cases, slightly experimental. The E6400 XFR is the name of what used to be the Latitude XFR D630. The laptop gets an internal tuneup, boasting better processing power (Intel Core2Duo), discrete graphics enabled by better cooling. The new XFR also keeps most of its original features: touch screen, a solid-state drive, mobile broadband, GPS, and long battery life. In this case, Dell says an additional battery pack will keep the laptop battery going for up to 13 hours.
Looks like the holidays have come early for cheap-laptop hunters: Today Gateway announced a 15.4-inch notebook that will cost just $699 through December 28. At that price, the NX570X comes stocked with a 1.6GHz Intel Core Duo T2050 processor; 512MB of swift 667MHz RAM; an 80GB, 5,400rpm hard drive; integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics; and a CD burner. That’s not exactly a mind-blowing configuration, but it is quite respectable, considering most laptops in the sub-$800 range cheap out with generations-old components and missing features.
A little more than a year after the launch of the MacBook Air, a new luxury laptop has arrived from Dell. This calls for another look at the notebook versus Netbook argument, the computer equivalent of bourgeoisie versus proletariat. In this case, Air versus Aspire; Adamo versus Eee.
The XO-2 could be based on some cellphone-like chipset, but that would sacrifice Windows XP compatibility. And if there is an XP-capable low-power chipset on the market by 2010, it’s likely that it will also be used in more traditional laptops and mobile Internet devices. Similarly, the technology behind the XO-1′s LCD is likely to be more widely used in the next few years. In other words, the XO-2 isn’t likely to gain any meaningful advantage in this respect over competing platforms.
Ultraportables also generally have less area to squeeze a HP PAVILION DV1600 BATTERY, leading to smaller batteries and reduced portable power time. Dell reports 3 to 3.5 hours of battery life for the new C400. An optional lithium-ion polymer battery plate that attaches to the bottom of the C400 extends battery life.
Both the 13.3-inch screens and the 14.1-inch screens use XGA LCDs that allow the screen to display a larger viewable area. For example, a spreadsheet user will be able to see more columns on the XGA screen because of the finer resolution.
Another feature that won’t arrive is the support for Intel’s upcoming 64-bit ?Merced? chip, which won’t be ready in time for 2.4. “The Merced port is apparently going really well,” he said, though he’s not among the people who have signed Intel’s nondisclosure agreement to gain access to the inner workings of the chip.
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