Saturday, August 10, 2013
Alienware Area 51 M9750
Overview
The Area-51 M9750 is a top-of-the-line gaming notebook from Alienware. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and is available with dual Nvidia high-performance video cards.
Alienware M9750 (view large image)
Our review unit has with the following specifications:
- Intel Core 2 Duo T7600 (2.33GHz/ 667MHz FSB/ 4MB L2 cache)
- DUAL Nvidia GeForce Go 7950GTX video cards with 512MB DDR3 each (1024MB total) – SLI enabled
- 2GB DDR2-667 RAM (4GB available)
- Two 160GB 7200RPM Hitachi Travelstar SATA hard drives in RAID 0 (RAID 1 available)
- 17” WUXGA (1920x1200) glossy display
- Windows XP Media Center 2005 with TV tuner
- 8X DVD dual layer burner
- Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN WLAN
- Internal Bluetooth
Our system as configured is $4,448 with a one-year warranty. Two- and three- year warranties are available for $200 and $300 respectively.
Reasons to Buy
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The Alienware M 9750 has a select user base. The main reason to buy this notebook is for extreme gaming. With the kind of components this notebook has, it is tough to beat. Its main competitor is the Clevo D900C (commonly known as the Sager NP 9260). Although the Clevo is slightly more powerful overall, the M9750 is significantly slimmer and lighter. For gamers who want the ultimate power in a reasonably portable package, the Alienware M9750 is the machine to beat.
Build & Design
An Alienware is like a high-end sports car; pictures do not do either of them justice. The M9750 has Alienware’s famous out-of-this–world case design which instantly sets it apart from every other notebook in its class.
The M9750 is entirely of one color - black. The machine looks extremely sleek, like a stealth aircraft. Personally, I find the look to be visually stimulating and attractive. No matter where this machine is taken, it will turn heads. I took the M9750 to a local coffee shop and everyone there took a long, hard look at it.
Alienware nailed build quality on the head with the M9750. The machine is constructed from high strength plastic. I was not able to detect any flex in the chassis. Even though the palm rests are quite expansive, I could not get them to budge applying any amount of pressure. There might as well be two-by-fours lining the inside of the chassis.
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Usually, notebooks with 17” displays flex quite a bit when twisted from side to side, which is understandable given they are so large. However, the M9750’s 17” display hardly moves when twisted. The strength of the display is commendable; I believe Alienware’s unique lid design has something to do with this.
The surfaces of the M9750 with the exception of the area surrounding the screen and just below it are pleasing to touch as they are soft and rubberized. Fingerprints do not show easily. I did not get the usual “sweaty palm feeling” like I do with glossy-surfaced machines. The area around the display and just below it are glossy black plastic which does show fingerprints; however, this area is unlikely to be touched often.
The M9750 is one of the lighter 17” notebooks, weighing in at the rather low weight of 8.5 pounds. It is only 1.5” thick. Here is a shot of the M9750 next to some "real world" objects so you can get an idea of the size:
The M9750 next to a coke can and ThinkPad X61 ultraportable. The M9750 is about the size and weight of a cat. (view large image)
Overall I am extremely impressed with the build quality of the M9750. No corners were cut and none should be on a machine this expensive.
Screen
A look at the beautiful WUXGA screen on the M9750 (view large image)
Customers can choose between a WXGA+ (1440x900 pixels) or WUXGA (1920x1200 pixels) display; our review unit has the latter. Both displays have a glossy coating.
The picture quality of the display is excellent; images have crisp detail and colors look vivid. Blacks look like blacks and whites look like whites. I did not notice any hints of ghosting while gaming. Our test unit had a pixel-perfect display. Viewing angles are generally good; from the sides, the picture does not lose anything; from above, colors appear slightly washed out but the colors are still there. From below however, the image gets darker than one would expect and the viewing angle is not the best.
The high resolution of the 1920x1200 WUXGA display is amazing for gaming and general tasks. There is so much real estate for multiple windows and multitasking. Since the display is so wide there is basically no side-to-side scrolling. This is a true high-definition resolution – the M9750 is available with a Blu-ray disc player and based on the beautiful quality of the HD clips I watched, I can only imagine how awesome a full high-definition movie would be.
On the whole the 17” WUXGA display on our test unit is phenomenal for gaming, movies, and generally anything one would do on a computer. It is very enjoyable to use and look at.
Speakers
The Alienware M9750 has two stereo speakers located along the front of the chassis below the palm rest, and it also has an integrated subwoofer. For a notebook there is very little to complain about in regards to the sound. It is detailed and the speakers can get very loud. While listening to CDs at high volume levels, the sound is a bit tinny and the speakers lack in the mid to full range. These speakers will not match a pair of desktop speakers but they are clearly a few steps above traditional notebook speakers. Game playback was better than CD playback and the sound was most impressive.
For better sound, the M9750 has an optical out port for connecting directly to high-end sound systems. This is the first time I have seen this port on a notebook. It sounded fantastic plugged into my stereo. The M9750 also has 4.1 surround sound jacks along with the standard headphone and microphone.
A rare feature I do not see on many notebooks is the external volume control wheel, located on the right side of the machine. It makes raising/lowering the volume very easy and it is a nice feature.
Processor & Performance
The M9750 is based on Intel’s previous Centrino Duo platform. Even though it does not use Santa Rosa, it is still more than capable of handling any task.
Our test system has maxed out specifications, something which the price reflects. Let’s take a look at how it performed.
Prior to testing, I fully tuned up the machine, defragmented the hard drive, and disabled all unnecessary services. I did a Windows Update and downloaded all critical updates available. All Internet connections were disabled (except for online games). I did not overclock any component. All games were updated with the latest patches. This machine was optimized for dual-core – please see the Windows XP Multi-core Configuration Thread in the forums for further details. This ensures that Windows is properly handling the dual-core processor.
Overall System Performance
PCMark05
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PCMark05 Comparison Results
| Notebook | PCMark05 Score |
| Alienware M9750 (Intel Core 2 Duo T7600 2.33GHz, Nvidia go 7950 GTX video cards with 512MB) | 6,243 PCMarks |
| Sager NP9260 (2.66GHz Core 2 Duo E6700, 2x Nvidia GeForce Go 7950GTX video cards with 512MB DDR3) | 6,871 PCMarks |
| Alienware m5790 (1.83 GHz Core 2 Duo, ATI X1800 256MB) | 4,411 PCMarks |
| Fujtisu Siemens Amilo Xi1554 Review (2.0GHz Core 2 Duo, ATI X1900, Windows XP) | 5,066 PCMarks |
| Sony VAIO SZ-110B in Speed Mode (Using Nvidia GeForce Go 7400) | 3,637 PCMarks |
| Asus Z84Jp (2.16GHz Core 2 Duo, Nvidia Go 7600) | 4,739 PCMarks |
| Asus V6J (1.86GHz Core Duo T2400) | 3,646 PCMarks |
| Alienware M7700 (AMD Athlon FX-60, Nvidia Go 7800GTX) | 5,597 PCMarks |
Processor Performance
Processor Specifications
Super Pi
SuperPi Comparison Results
| Notebook | Time |
| Alienware M9750 (2.33GHz Core 2 Duo Intel T7600) | 55s |
| Sager NP9260 (2.66GHz Core 2 Duo E6700) | 46s |
| MSI M677 (1.8 GHz Turion X2) | 1m 53s |
| Fujitsu LifeBook N6420 (2.00GHz Core 2 Duo) | 1m 02s |
| LG S1 (2.16 GHz Core Duo) | 1m 11s |
| Dell Inspiron e1505 (2.0GHz Core Duo) | 1m 16s |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T60 (2.0GHz Core Duo) | 1m 18s |
| Toshiba Satellite M100 (2.00GHz Core Duo) | 1m 18s |
| Samsung X60 (1.66GHz Core Duo) | 1m 29s |
| Sony VAIO FS680 (1.86 GHz Pentium M) | 1m 53s |
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Please see the Measure your Dual/Multi Core Notebook CPU Speed - Bye Bye to SuperPI in the forums for comparisons.
Cinebench 9.5
Cinebench is a rendering benchmark tool based on the powerful 3D software, CINEMA 4D. Its rendering tasks can stress up to sixteen multiprocessors on the same computer. It is a free benchmarking tool, and can be found here: http://www.cinebench.com/
CPU Rendering Benchmark
- 1 CPU: 378 CB-CPU
- x CPU: 679 CB-CPU
- Multiprocessor Speedup: 1.80x
SiSandra Arithmetic
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SiSandra Multimedia
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Synthetic Gaming Performance
3DMark06
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3DMark06 Results and Comparison:
| Notebook | 3D Mark 06 Results |
| Alienware M9750 (Intel Core 2 Duo T7600 2.33GHz, Nvidia go 7950 GTX video cards with 512MB) | 7,308 |
| Sager NP9260 (2.66GHz Core 2 Duo E6700, 2x Nvidia GeForce Go 7950GTX video cards with 512MB DDR3) | 9,097 |
| Alienware m5790 (1.83 GHz Core 2 Duo, ATI X1800 256MB) | 2,625 |
| WidowPC Sting D517D (Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz, Nvidia 7900GTX 512MB) | 4,833 |
| Apple MacBook Pro (2.00GHz Core Duo, ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 128MB) | 1,528 |
| Alienware Area 51 m5550 (2.33GHz Core 2 Duo, nVidia GeForce Go 7600 256MB) | 2,183 |
| ASUS A8Ja (1.66GHz Core Duo, ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 512MB) | 1,973 |
| Dell XPS M1710 (2.16GHz Core Duo, nVidia GeForce Go 7900 GTX 512MB) | 4,744 |
3DMark05
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Real World Gaming Performance
I did a number of game tests on the M9750. Please see the results below.
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell 4
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Resolution: 1280x720. All settings maxed out
Average FPS: 48
The game was not very playable at the highest 1920x1200 resolution option. However dropping to the next lowest resolution, the game was more than playable.
Oblivion
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Even running at the highest 1920x1200 resolution with High Dynamic Range enabled and every other setting maxed, the M9750 had no problem tearing through this game.
Maximum FPS: 61
Average FPS: 54
Minimum FPS: 30
Neverwinter Nights 2
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Average FPS: 35
Minimum FPS: 15
The game was definitely playable although there were a few areas where I experienced slowdowns. Keep in mind I am running this at the full 1920x1200 resolution with shadows maxed.
Star Wars: Battlefront II
All settings maxed – 4X AA – light bloom ON – 1920x1200 resolution
Level: Jabba’s Palace
Average FPS: 74
Level: Death Star
Average FPS: 77
The game is definitely more than playable at the highest possible settings. Note that this game is capped at a maximum FPS of 80 so getting very close to that at these extreme settings is impressive.
F.E.A.R. Combat Online Multiplayer
All settings maxed – no AA – 16X AF – 1920x1200 resolution
Level: Evacuation
Average FPS: 80
Level: Docks
Average FPS: 55
FEAR was very playable at 1920x1200 in most levels. In others the resolution will need to be turned down to 1680x1050 to have the best playability.
Call of Duty 2 Online Multiplayer
All settings maxed – no AA – Antistrophic Filtering – 1920x1200 resolution – DirectX 9 rendering
Level: Toujane, Tunisia
Average FPS: 55
Level: Caen, France
Average FPS: 60
Call of Duty 2 was playable although there were some slowdowns at the highest resolution. I found that running this game at the slightly reduced resolution of 1680x1050 was much better for fluid game play.
Half-Life 2: Lost Coast HDR Video Stress Test
All settings maxed – 4X MDAA -16X AF – 1920x1200 resolution – color correction disabled – full HDR
Average FPS: 58.39
This demo did not run as well as I expected it to although it was still playable. Once again, reducing the resolution one notch to 1680x1050 means a much more playable game.
Counter-Strike: Source Video Stress Test
All settings maxed – 4X MSAA – 16X AF – 1920x1200 resolution – color correction disabled
Average FPS: 119.18
On the whole, the gaming performance of the M9750 is good although not the best when compared to other SLI systems. It does not match up to the performance of the SLI enabled Clevo D900C (Sager NP9260), but the M9750 comes in a considerably smaller package. Most games will be playable on the M9750 at the 1920x1200 native resolution of the monitor. Some games will need to be toned down to lower resolutions in order to achieve a comfortable frame rate.
Heat & Noise
With two of the most powerful graphics cards available for notebooks and a fast Core 2 Duo processor, the M9750 needs a heavy-duty cooling system that can deal with the tremendous amount of heat created. Thankfully, it does. Two relatively large and high-powered fans jet air out the back of the notebook through two wide vents. The air coming out of the vents is scorching. It comes out very fast and in large volume – standing behind the notebook, even four to five feet away, I could feel the heat being propelled out of the vents.
The visible surfaces of the M9750 stay exceptionally cool. The only part of the notebook’s surface that gets more than room temperature is the area directly below the LCD. The bottom of the notebook can get quite warm towards the back where the vents are located. Even after hours of playing Call of Duty 2, the M9750 never got any warmer on the surface. The cooling system had no problem coping with heat over extended periods.
As expected the M9750 is not a silent notebook. However, the noise level is surprisingly low. The sound coming out of the M9750 can essentially be described as a very fast rush of air. It is always present and I can tell the fans kick into a “turbo mode” or higher RPM while gaming because the rush of air sounds noticeably faster. I did not notice any actual fan noise – I never heard the motors running. The only audible sound is the very fast rush of air.
Overall I am thoroughly impressed with the M9750’s ability to deal with heat.
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard
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- Finger touch-button LED – lit temporarily when any of the finger touch-buttons is pressed
- Wireless LED – lit when wireless is on
- AC adapter LED – lit when system is connected to AC power
- HDD/ODD activity LED – lit when hard drive or optical drive are accessed
- Touchpad LED – lit when touchpad is activated
- Caps lock LED
- Number lock LED
- Activate default Internet browser
- Activate default email client
- Media buttons (left to right: play/pause, stop, previous track, next track)
- Multimedia buttons (left to right: launch TV program, DVD program, music program)
The Alienware M9750 has a full-size keyboard with separate number pad. The keyboard is very solid – there is no flex anywhere. The tactile feedback is very pleasing and I enjoy typing on this keyboard. It is fairly quiet and should not annoy anyone.
Above the keyboard is a series of touch-sensitive controls. There are keys for email/Internet as well as multimedia controls. Please see the diagram above.
I have two qualms with this keyboard, and both deal with the layout. My first complaint is the lack of dedicated pgup/pgdn/home/end keys. It baffles me how on a 17” notebook with all of the available space to integrate a keyboard that these keys are not dedicated. Instead, they reside as secondary functions in the arrow keys; in order to use them, the Function (Fn) key must be pressed in combination with the corresponding arrow key. There is another set of these keys in the number pad, so if number lock is not on they are essentially dedicated keys. However if number lock is on, then the Shift key must be pressed in order to use the keys.
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My second qualm is the layout of the number pad. It has three columns of keys instead of the standard four, and many of the keys are in different spots. The layout takes some getting used to but after a while it becomes natural.
Overall I really like this keyboard – it has excellent tactile feedback and no flex, but the layout can be frustrating and does have a learning curve.
Touchpad
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The touchpad is fairly simple on the M9750. It is slightly recessed into the surface of the M9750’s palm rest and is of the same material. I actually used the touch pad the majority of the time I had the M9750 in my possession. I found it to be more than usable – I experienced no tracking issues and the buttons functioned normally.
The touchpad can be easily turned off by pressing the Function + F5 keys. I imagine most owners of the M9750 will have external mice plugged in so the ability to disable the touchpad is convenient.
Input & Output Ports
The Alienware M9750 is the most port-loaded notebook I have used. It has all of the commonly used ports such as USB as well as a few rarities, including DVI and optical out. Fancy a picture tour?
Front View
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- LCD latch
- Two speakers
- Optical drive
Optical Drive Detail
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Rear View
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- Audio-in
- TV-in
- S-Video in
- RJ-11 modem/fax
- Vents
- Power
- USB 2.0 port
- S-Video out
- DVI
- VGA
Left View
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- Kensington lock slot
- Vents
- RJ-45 Ethernet
- 2x USB 2.0
- IEEE 1394 mini Firewire
- Two hard drive doors
- Media card slot
- ExpressCard slot
Right View
- Volume dial
- Headphone jack
- Microphone jack
- 3x audio-out ports (front/surround/center speakers)
- SPDIF-out
- USB 2.0 port
- Vents
Bottom View
- Subwoofer
- RAM compartment
- Battery latch
- Battery pack
- Vents
Wireless
The Alienware M9750 has two forms of wireless communications: Bluetooth 2.0 and wireless LAN. The M9750 houses the latest Intel wireless card, the PRO/Wireless 4965AGN, which supports the draft N wireless protocol. I was unable to test the N feature because I do not have access to an N router, but I am pleased to report I had no issues connecting to a variety of secured G networks. The wireless signal was quite strong, and I did not have any trouble maintaining a wireless connection.
The Bluetooth wireless also worked well – I connected to my Bluetooth-enabled ThinkPad and transferred files back and forth without issue.
Battery
While surfing the Internet wirelessly with the display set at 3/7 brightness, our M9750 held out for one hour and three minutes before giving the ten percent left warning. I actually think that is not a bad result – the 12-cell battery is powering not one but two video cards, two hard drives running in RAID, and a large 17” display. My one hour and three minutes result can be looked at as the lowest possible time under the given conditions – with a single video card and single hard drive I would expect longer life. Still, the M9750 at least allows for some cordless freedom which should be considered a luxury in a machine this powerful.
Operating System & Software
Our test Alienware M9750 came preinstalled with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. The M9750 is also available at the time of this review with Windows XP Professional, Vista Home Premium, and Vista Ultimate.
The OS install of our test system was clean. Alienware fortunately does not install any junk software on any of their systems. All of the recovery CDs and driver CDs are included with the system along with printed documentation.
Customer Support
Alienware offers 24/7 toll-free phone technical support and onsite service with all of the warranty options on the M9750, including the base 1-year. Two- and three-year warranties are available for an additional $200 and $300 respectively at time of purchase.
Conclusion
The Alienware Area-51 M9750 definitely ranks as one of the most impressive systems I have used in almost every aspect, from its striking visual appearance to the fast overall performance. The M9750’s beautiful customized case design is only half of the experience – the other half belongs to the array of top-of-the-line components inside. Despite the fact that the M9750 can house two video cards, it is fairly light and thin so taking it on a trip is not out of the question. Combine that with an excellent cooling system and high-resolution 17” display, and we have ourselves a winner.
Pros: Cons:
Friday, August 9, 2013
Sony Vaio VPC SA2Z9E B
The SB and SA models belong to Sonys Vaio S range. While SBs are positioned as affordable business all-rounders, the equally built SA is to cover the high priced sector. Almost 2400 euros is a lot of money for a 13 incher. But, the luxury-savvy customer is offered a lot - at least on paper.
Core i7 Dual Core, Radeon HD 6630M with de-activatable graphics, a 256 GB SSD in RAID0 and a matt WXGA++ screen. It is debatable if the price for this handy powerhouse is justified. However, it cant be denied that it is a very interesting test device due to the awesome combination of highest performance and portability. Our comprehensive review will reveal all information about the luxury 13.3 incher.
Specifications Sony Vaio VPC-SA2Z9E/B
- Processor : Intel Core i7 2620M 2.7 GHz
- Mainboard : Intel HM67
- Memory : 8192 MB,
- Graphics adapter : AMD Radeon HD 6630M - 1024 MB, Core: 485 MHz, Memory: 800 MHz, Switchable Intel HD 3000 (IGP), 8.823.0.0
- Display : 13.3 inch 16:09, 1600x900 pixel, unbekannt, glossy: no
- Harddisk : Samsung MZRPA128HMCD 256GB, 256GB 4x SAMSUNG MZRPA128HMCD 256GB (RAID0/SATA)
- Soundcard : Realtek ALC275
- Connections : 2 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: line out, Card Reader: Memory Stick Duo, SD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, battery slice port
- Networking : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit), Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (abgn), 2.1 + EDR Bluetooth, UMTS, HSDPA
- Optical drive : Matshita BD-MLT UJ242AS
- Size : height x width x depth (in mm): 23.3 x 331 x 224.5
- Weight : 1.652 kg Power Supply: 0.286 kg
- Battery : 49 Wh Lithium-Polymer, VGP-BPS24 4400mAh 11.1V
- Price : 2399 Euro
- Operating System : Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
- Additional features : Webcam: 1.31MP 1280×1024 Exmor, Office Starter 2010, Transfer Support, Update, Smart Network, 24 Months Warranty.
Sonys 13.3 incher weighs 1652 grams and the 90 watt power adapter adds 286 grams. The case has a good torsional stiffness for mobile usages. The smooth wrist-rest convinces with a high stiffness and cant be dented even a bit anywhere. The work surfaces matt and to the largest extent fingerprint resistant surface is very suitable for working on the go. Sony hasnt used any kind of glossy surfaces.
A clattering battery was a typical Sony characteristic for a long time. This is no longer the case because it can be found underneath a cover on the bottom. Its tightly locked there, but it can be removed.
The surfaces above the keys and the base plate fit tight and dont yield anywhere - not even over the optical drive (only marginally below). The aluminum magnesium alloy, which makes up the case, has a positive impact here. The material is stiff and looks high-end due to the hard, metallic cool surface (painted).
The matt lid is acceptably rigid in view of its flat design. We can twist the display by a few degrees when held at the corners. Nevertheless, light pressure on the lids surface doesnt cause denting. The hinge has a firm grip on the lid, but it has a peculiarity. As of an 80 degree opening, the needed force lessens for the distance of about 20 degrees just to bid the known grip at 100 degrees again. This behavior, mechanically induced in the hinge, lets the lid open to the usually desired 130 degrees almost "by itself".
The lids teetering that we reproached in the equally built SB range (German) hasnt completely, yet almost ceased. The lids stop at the maximum opening is now also firmer than in the SB test device.
Connectivity
Almost all interfaces are located on the cases right. While front and rear dont supply any ports, we only find the headphone jack on the left. Three USB ports (among them 1 USB 3.0), VGA, HDMI and Ethernet are gathered on the right. The dual card reader (Memory Stick, SD) is standard on all Vaio notebooks. The port positioning allows a good cable routing to the right rear. The desks left is spared from a cable mess.
Communication
Wireless communication is up to date: Gigabit LAN, draft n WLAN, Bluetooth and a Qualcomm Gobi HSDPA module for mobile Internet access. The SIM card for the latter is inserted into the base plate underneath a hard rubber cap.
Security
The hardware security features dont go beyond a Kensington lock, a fingerprint reader and the shock-proof SSD.
Supplies
The SB models docking solution, VGP-PRS20 (about 129 euros) also fits on our SA device. Please see our detailed review of the docking station and battery slice. In addition to HDMI, VGA and 2 RJ45s (LAN), it supplies four USB ports. The HDMI, VGA & RJ45 on the laptop can no longer be used when the 13 incher is on the station. The battery slice, VGP-BPSC24 (lithium polymer), costs 130 euros and is clicked on underneath the chassis.
Warranty
The manufacturers warranty is 24 months. The customer, however, only receives this period at registration subsequent to purchase. An according warranty extension (plus one year) is adhered to the box. If youd like onsite repair, you can buy the service pack, VGPE-VPPSL/3, valid for three years (270 euros).
Performance
The dual Core i7-2620M (2x2.70 GHz, 32nm) has already provided power in business machines, such as HPs EliteBook 8460p. The processors Turbo Boost 2.0 can clock up to 3.4 GHz (one core) and the "Dynamic Range @ Turbo Frequency Limits" can even add a bit of clock providing there is a sufficient cooling. We will devote ourselves to the themes clock rate and throttling in "Temperature".
The dual core 2620M (TDP 35 watts) is always installed when a 45 watt 2630QM (quad core) goes beyond the cooling limits as it would be the case in 13 inch devices. It is frequently used in high performance 13 inchers, e.g. Acers Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2628G12nbb or Dells Vostro 3350, due to the CPUs low idle power consumption.
The Radeon HD 6630M isnt actually designed for subnotebooks because of its strong performance (and high power consumption). Nevertheless, Sony installs it into the SA, SB and CA range. Moreover, there is adequate 8 GB of RAM and an extremely fast Samsung RAID0 SSD that bids a memory capacity of 256 GB. Again, the S range typical Speed Mode switch that disables the HD 6630M is present.
The i7-2620 scores 9452 points in Cinebench R10 Multi. That is a bit more than an i5-2540M with 9154 points (also 4 threads). Its quad core brother, 2720QM (8 threads), manages 14273 points (+35%) in test notebooks. We see: The processing speeds difference compared with a Core i5 is low.
Is the slim and light 13.3 inchers cooling efficient enough to keep the CPU performance upright during consistent load? We look at the i7-2620 in various other devices. Almost all 2620M candidates reach about 9450 points (+/- 150) in Cinebench R10 Multi. Only the Apple Macbook Pro 13 inch 2011-02 MC724LL/A fails this rate due to throttling.
Four of eight laptops achieved 3.1 points in the Cinebench R11.5 CPU 64 bit test. The Vaio SA2 test device doesnt belong to them because it is on the same level as the Vostro 3350 and XMG A501 with 3.0, respectively 2.9 points (-3%). Again, it is only the aforementioned MacBook that merely reaches 2.6 points due to throttling (-16%). Short: The i7-2620M calculates on the expected level in pure CPU performance. The cooling seems sufficient for normal load scenarios.
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Thursday, August 8, 2013
MSI CX480 14 Inch Multimedia Laptop Review
MSI has unveiled its new generation CX480 multimedia laptop. The CX480 has a brush metal finish that exudes a metallic luster, a touch pad with crystal diamond finish, embedded speakers with layered design, and color film print technology gives it character and natural refinement that make it stand out from the crowd.
The MSI CX480 laptop is powered by your choice of Intel’s second generation Core i5-2410 (2.30GHz) or Core i3-2310 (2.10GHz) processor. It comes equipped with a 14-inch LED-backlit display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixel, DDR3 memory (1333MHz), up to 640GB HDD, and a GeForce GT 520M graphics card with 1GB of video memory.
Other specifications include a DVD burner, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, a multi-in-1 card reader, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, a HDMI output, optional Bluetooth 3.0, and a 6-cell 4400mAh Li-Ion battery providing up to 8.5 hours of run time. It runs Windows 7 Home Premium OS.
The MSI CX480 available in various color options – black, white, and summery blue. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment.[www.laptopspec.net]
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE MU27 PI 10 1 Inch Netbook with Kindle for PC Pink Review
ASUS worked closely to make your Windows 7 experience better with groundbreaking utilities such as FastBoot and LocalMe. With ASUS FastBoot technology, this Windows 7-enabled Eee PC starts up fast so you wait less and do more. LocalMe is a GPS-like application that when connected to the internet provides easy access to local areas and gets you where you want to be.
Miles ahead of its competition, the Eee PC 1005PE-M provides unsurpassed battery life and superior portability that liberates you from wall chargers and brings you into the next generation of mobility.
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- 750GB Hybrid Storage for convenient storage on-the-go 250GB HDD + 500GB ASUS WebStorage** (Learn more)
- 10.1-inch LED-backlit Color-shine display uses less energy for longer use (Learn more)
- 92-percent full-size chiclet keyboard for a comfortable and precise typing experience (Learn more)
- Multi-touch trackpad for intuitive and quick control (Learn more)
- High speed Wi-Fi networking (802.11 b/g/n @ 2.4GHz) for wire-free mobility (Learn more)
- Windows 7 Starter for the most reliable and simplest Windows operating system to date (Learn more)
- Integrated webcam and digital microphone for video/voice conversations with your friends and family
- F9 easy recovery for convenient and easy system reinstallation (Learn more)
- Warranty: 1 year global warranty and 30-day Flawless Display Guarantee: If a single bright dot is found, a free panel replacement is guaranteed within 30 days of original purchase
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Get up to an Amazing 11 Hours of Battery Life
 | Only ASUS has the innovative ASUS Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) that gives you ultimate control of your Eee PC 1005PE-M. With a hot key above the keyboard, you can instantly command the processor to run faster for more performance or conserve speed to prolong battery life. By pairing ASUS SHE with the latest Intel Atom N450 processor, Eee PC 1005PE now provides more performance and battery life than ever before on any Eee PC. Through its innovative design, the ASUS SHE utility combined with a 6-cell Li-Ion battery, a power-saving LED-backlit display, and an energy-efficient Intel Atom N450 processor deliver up to 11 hours of battery life –the longest to ever be featured on an Eee PC. Imagine enjoying 11 hours flying from Los Angeles to London with your favorite movies and music on a single charge. Imagine 11 hours of wireless freedom and productivity all-day and night- from the bus ride to school, to the time your work for the day is done. Never again will you scramble to find an outlet or wish you had brought a wall charger, the Eee PC 1005PE-M gives you a reassured peace of mind with mobile power to last nearly all day long. |
Get the Big Picture in a Small Frame
 | The Eee PC 1005PE-M features the latest generation of LED-backlit technology for ultra-thin, ultra-bright, and energy-efficient portability and versatility. A brilliant 10.1-inch LED-backlit Color-shine display makes reading documents and surfing the Web comfortable and easy. With a 1024 x 600 resolution screen, you can coast through most of your favorite web pages without having to resize your browser or scroll left and right. The 1005PE-M also features a brilliant Color-Shine glossy display technology normally found on high-end notebooks so your movies, games, and photos are displayed in true and vibrant colors. |
Strikingly Comfortable. Perfectly Concise.
 | Flawlessly smooth, the Eee PC 1005PE-M Seashell draws its inspiration from the curvature of an ocean seashell. Its lustrous and glossy exterior is crafted by In-mold Roller (IR) technology for a stylish yet scratch-resistant surface that’s perfect for everyday use. The eye-catching Eee PC 1005PE-M is specially designed to be ultra compact so you can use it in the smallest areas with ease. Its portable size makes it perfect during long airplane trips, classroom desks, or boardroom meetings. The Eee PC 1005PE-M Seashell comes with a 92-percent full-size chiclet keyboard with a spacious palm rest that’s ergonomically designed to reduce fatigue and offer a more comfortable experience during prolonged use. It also features a user-friendly multi-touch trackpad that helps you navigate documents and web pages. With a simple touch of your fingertips, you can effortlessly scroll up and down, and zoom in and out, so that every detail is brought front and center with ease. (,,, Source Read Review,,,) |
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Razer Sabertooth Xbox 360 Elite Gaming Controller Review
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| Razer Sabertooth Xbox 360 Elite Gaming Controller |
First of all happy new year to all of you! Its been thrilling and exciting year of 2012. We have seen lot of advanced and Hi-tech gadgets previous year. But my feeling says that 2013 will be much better than 2012. And it has all started with Razers new Xbox 360 gaming controller. Previously Razer had developed Onza Xbox 360 controller which gets lot of attentions from gamers and Tech users. But this one looks much better than previous one.
Two multi-function buttons on shoulder |
Four removable multi-function buttons |
OLED at bottom of controller |
USB connector |
Detachable fiber cable |
2.5mm microphone jack |
Carrying case |
Weighs 288g / 0.63 lbs |
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Monday, August 5, 2013
Official Specifications of Motorola Droid X2
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Sunday, August 4, 2013
DELL VOSTRO 1310
CPU: Intel Mobile Merom
North Bridge: Intel Crestline MCH
South Bridge: Intel ICH8
OEM: Compal Electronics, Inc
Project Name : LA-4231P, SMB 13.3
Rev: 0.1
 Attachment : VOSTRO 1310 [719,80Kb] |
Saturday, August 3, 2013
ASUS type Eee computer 1015PEM and Eee computer 1215T released in India
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Asus eee 1015pem picture |
Friday, August 2, 2013
Lenovo ideapad Z580 Laptop
source : wlaptopsSpesification :
Windows 7 Home Premium.
Intel Core i7 processor.
Resolution : 1366 x 768 (HD).
Nvidia GeForce GT630M (two GB).
DDR3 1600 MHz,Up to 8 GB.
Integrated DVD reader/writer or Blu-ray Disc drive.
ten/100 Mbps ethernet.
802.11n Wi-Fi.
Intel Wireless Display.
Optional Bluetooth.
Optional WiMax.
Intelligent touchpad.
2 x USB two..
two x USB 3.
1 x stereo headphone/microphone.
1 x RJ-45
5-in-1 card reader (MMC, SD, SD Pro, MS Pro, xD).
Thursday, August 1, 2013
PC 5300 Laptop PC Laptops
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