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Apple MacBook Pro (15.4in., 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo) review
Reviews The sleek, aluminium MacBook Pro is the same size and shape as its predecessor, and it clearly stands out from the white plastic look of iPods, iMacs, MacBooks and other more consumer-oriented Apple products.
[November 6, 2006, 10:53]
Dell Inspiron 8600 review
Reviews Design As far as design is concerned, the 8600 looks identical to its 8500 predecessor, the defining component being its 15.4in.wide-screen display. Designed primarily for viewing DVD movies, this 16:10 aspect ratio LCD requires a sizeable notebook...
[September 18, 2003, 11:50]
Acer Ferrari 5005WLMi review
Reviews Measuring 36.4cm wide by 27.1cm deep by 2.63-3.8cm thick, the Acer Ferrari 5000 is a bit deeper and thicker than other 15.4in.notebooks. At 3kg, or 3.5kg with its AC adapter, the Ferrari 5000 is portable enough to take with you on the occasional...
[November 8, 2006, 11:52]
Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook E8210 review
Reviews Design The LifeBook E8210 is a close relation of the E8110 that we reviewed in March, although integrated 3G is not an option on that model. The 15.4in.widescreen LifeBook E8210 is a desktop replacement system, albeit a relatively slim one...
[April 26, 2006, 9:45]
Acer TravelMate 8204WLMi review
Reviews Design Outwardly the TravelMate 8204WLMi gives no clue that it is Acer's first dual-core Centrino Duo notebook. It's a desktop replacement-style notebook with a 15.4in.screen that somehow manages to appear rather sleeker than its dimensions (36.4cm...
[January 17, 2006, 12:20]
Dell Inspiron 9100: a first look review
Reviews Dell has added a new desktop-replacement notebook to its arsenal, the 4.1kg Inspiron 9100. The base model starts at £869 (ex. VAT), and you get a lot for your money: a 15.4in. WXGA (1,280 by 800) display, a 2.8GHz Pentium 4 processor, 256MB of RAM...
[March 1, 2004, 8:10]
Apple MacBook Pro (17in., 2.16GHz Core Duo): a first look review
Reviews Apple has added a 17in.version of the MacBook Pro to its lineup, replacing the 17in. PowerBook G4. The second Apple notebook to feature Intel's Core Duo processor, the 17in. MacBook Pro looks very similar to the 15.4in.model, save for a bigger...
[April 26, 2006, 16:10]
Apple MacBook Pro (17in., 2.16GHz Core Duo): photos review
Reviews Apple has added a 17in.version of the MacBook Pro to its lineup, replacing the 17in. PowerBook G4. The second Apple notebook to feature Intel's Core Duo processor, the 17in. MacBook Pro looks very similar to the 15.4in.model, save for a bigger...
[April 27, 2006, 7:10]
Dell Inspiron 8600c review
Reviews Design Design-wise, the Inspiron 8600c looks almost identical to its Banias Pentium M-based predecessor, the 8600. That is to say, it's a big beast measuring 35.9cm wide by 27.4cm deep by 3.8cm high and weighing some 3.3kg without the AC adapter.
[June 10, 2004, 16:25]
HP Compaq 6715b review
Reviews Design Despite its 'balanced mobility' billing, this is a sizeable (35.7cm by 26.5cm by 3.5cm) notebook weighing 2.7kg, which places it at the limit of what mobile professionals would be prepared to carry around on a regular basis.
[September 17, 2007, 10:44]
Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz Intel Core Duo) review
Reviews We expect the company to work out these kinks as it transitions the remainder of its notebooks to Intel, but for now, if you use Photoshop or other non-native applications, wait or look at a Windows-based system, which will offer superior...
[March 6, 2006, 11:45]
Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz, 17in.) review
Reviews The aluminium MacBook Pro is a clear departure from the black or white plastic look of the iPod, the iMac or the (non-Pro) MacBook. Weighing just 3.1kg, it's easily the lightest desktop replacement notebook we've seen.
[January 29, 2007, 11:37]
Acer TravelMate 6592 review
Reviews Design The TravelMate 6592 is relatively bulky for a nominally 'thin-and-light' notebook. At 2.9kg you're unlikely to want to carry it very far or very often, and if you do make it a travel companion you’ll need a pretty capacious bag.
[November 29, 2007, 10:59]
Dell Inspiron 6000: a first look review
Reviews The Inspiron 6000 from Dell will be among the first notebooks to hit the market with Intel's new Sonoma technology. According to Intel, Sonoma will deliver faster data processing, and users -- particularly gamers and graphics pros -- should see...
[January 20, 2005, 7:40]
Acer TravelMate 4501WLMi review
Reviews Design The TravelMate 4501WLMi sports Acer's new 'folio' design, which is pleasing enough (although we had nothing against the previous TravelMate look and feel). The system is relatively slim and compact for a desktop replacement, measuring 36.4cm...
[October 19, 2004, 13:35]
Gateway's priceless notebooks review
Reviews Many will recall the Gateway brand and its striking black-and-white 'cowhide' logo. The company relaunched in the UK in February this year with a portfolio that will include notebooks, desktops, servers and LCD monitors.
[May 26, 2009, 9:52]
Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 review
Reviews Design The SL500 has a shiny piano-black lid that gives it a superficial resemblance to many of today's consumer-focused notebooks. But behind this façade, the design remains businesslike and the build quality robust.
[October 6, 2008, 15:59]
Dell Latitude E6500 review
Reviews Design The E6500's almost entirely black shell is metallic silver around the hinge, with a small Dell logo picked out in silver on the lid. The look and feel is suitably discreet and professional. The magnesium alloy casing feels very solid around...
[October 1, 2008, 14:51]
Sony VAIO VGN-BZ11MN review
Reviews Design As far as design is concerned, the BZ11MN lacks the glamour of some of the company's smaller, more consumer-friendly notebooks. The mostly black outer shell is rescued from blandness by the VAIO branding, which stands out in reflective...
[September 11, 2008, 10:59]
Acer TravelMate 6463WLMi review
Reviews Design The TravelMate 6463WLMi is a sizeable notebook. It weighs a maximum of 3.12kg with an 8-cell main battery and a second 6-cell battery in the media bay. You can reduce this depending on your choice of battery and media bay configuration, but...
[March 21, 2007, 8:10]
