ASUS A52F-XA2 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) Review

Helping a friend set up his new i3 laptop, I'm pretty impressed with this relatively low end CPU.

My biggest beef with this machine, the 18 (eighteen) shortcuts on the desktop I found when I booted. All flavors crapware that you do not need and do not imply that a 90-day subscription for Trend Micro Anti-Virus MaximumPC magazine as the worst AV package on the market value in its issue of May 2010. Now I know this does not mean much, but his concern, if the hardware is virtually the champion of comprehensive computer industry (IMO), loading a new engine with a truck garbageware unrecognizable Splendid Utility and the AP Bank, among other things, I've never heard of and have no use. Well, while cleaning all the junk mail of the HD I also noticed that the boat is the right time to 4 minutes, which comes with the ASUS fastboot busy!

At the top of the screen is bright and crisp, the graphics are incredible. And the good news here, this machine is easily expandable to 6 or 8gig I highly recommend it. Not a fan of the chicklet keyboard, and you navigate difficult in the dark. There is no place of residence such as Power DVD Player Media Player 10, only in Windows Media Player so you may want to VLC for DVD or if you have a better performance, then install Power DVD Deluxe 10 should be the ticket, because it converts DVD to HD.

Now that you all waste pre-installed from Asus if this machine had taken off pretty well. This multimedia machine is a multitasking monster, and the 4 power settings Power Gear with about 2 1 / 2 hours on the battery, and it runs very cool, no heat at all. The display is most impressive on this laptop. And nothing less than amazing graphics, and the startup time of just over 1 minute, now we start programs under control.

The biggest complaint about this notebook is the touchpad (Elan Smart-Pad) is very irregular. And that's after turning off all services except the basic functions. ASUS hello to solve this problem! If you have an Asus laptop, you expect to buy touchpad problems of the door, all complaints are posted on the web from 3-4 years, and you can not install the latest drivers .... they just wont install, Asus prevented. The best solution to this touchpad is a Microsoft 3500, so you should get when you buy this machine. Problem solved. A 5-star product, otherwise why should pathetic Elan Tech "Smart Pad", the Asus 6 months.

BTW, every new Windows 7 will benefit from a laptop upgrade memory to at least 6gig. This is because your video is assigned a fixed amount of system RAM, or more generally 1gig. Just for fun, go to the Crucial website and run their system scanner to tell you exactly what you need, including rates and timing of the exact functions of this machine Asus. It takes about 5 minutes to remove the back plate and replace the flash memory cards with a new module 4gig and the performance increase is worth $ 50 you could spend. For example, I upgraded my Asus i5 own experience and the number of Windows was 5.9 to 6.6 to go with the upgrade from 4 to 6gig.

But, don't doubt to buy it!

Samsung Q430 14-Inch HD LED Laptop (Aluminum surface with Black finish) Review

Since I am very picky about the details of the laptop keyboard and trackpad, I'm really impressed Q430. I was a little skeptical about the laptop, I paid $ 100 more to 649, while others had paid 550 with credit for previous Amazon $ 100, but I decided to go with my gut and buy it. I have a ton of research and many other laptop even comes close to quality construction, and product information.
Pro:
Build an aluminum housing quality for laptop fine, feeling strong.
LED window glass, very nice
Technical Data: i5, 500 GB hard drive and discrete graphics card for under 700
KEYBOARD !!!!! Samsung keyboard is a bit like a MacBook keyboard (which I love) that you find on a Windows laptop.
Scrolling trackpad with two fingures! (I know it's small, but it works much more consistently, then left to return to my previous laptop, which is dedicated to the right column of the trackpad.

Cons
-It takes more than 30 minutes to install their software Samsung junk after crossing the inital installation (pure torture, because once it was done installing all the crap, I did a fresh install with the Using the CD from a friend). Although this is my first laptop for three years so I'm not sure what's happening in other laptops as well.
The sound quality is mediocre at best. Underperformed the rest of the laptops in comparison, but not terrible.
Trackpad is a bit small. More comfortable to use compared to my old track pad, but features like pinch to zoom is pretty useless at this point.
cable outlet for connection to food is very short

General thoughts: During my first choice was a MacBook for college are the Macbook is a bit expensive, and they are using outdated technology in its processors and laptops. Samsung is almost half the price with similar quality and feel is a great buy for students and consumers!

Apple MacBook MC516LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop Review

While you're in the market for a new laptop, perhaps your student. You need something portable, not 17-inch screens here. It should be easy, well constructed and easy to slip into a bag, say a ten minute walk from campus. But at the same time, you do not want a netbook. You do not want to squint at a screen of 11 inches, typing on a keyboard close, or contact with material that has been updated five years ago. In other words, you have something that works, and not complain. Well, my friend can, the MacBook is just right for you. For me, it's the perfect "in between" product: it is not so small and so weak that your computing experience is affected, while at the same time, it is not so great, hot and heavier than his own home office.

So what kind of calculation, the MacBook is designed for exactly? Its absolutely perfect for your daily tasks, e-mail, word processing, web browsing (hats off to Apple, after using the trackpad multi-touch, all the other portable touch feels lethargic and updated ) I'm sure, with a C2D and GT320 wait, you could go out with some content creation of light (photo montage / video, etc.), but if you regularly with demanding applications, you'd probably be better with a MacBookPro, or any number of positions over power windows laptops.

It should be noted, for some of the other Macbooks better. battery life for one, I can easily do six hours on one charge with moderate use, WiFi, max brightness, and the flow of the battery. Speaking of light illuminates the 13 "is spectacular, it is washed without light, the colors are bright and vibrant, despite a relatively low resolution, everything looks sharp. The whole design and feel of the camera is also excellent. The key is well organized and easy to type on. I also mentioned the touchpad, which combines a glass lid with multi-touch to be probably easier to use portable navigation I've ever seen. The laptop itself is very well built, very light, but still very rigid and firm. It does not feel fragile, in other words. The soil is warm to the sustainable use, but it is also interesting to note that n not exist without sources, and boot from the hard disk, you will not hear the courage of this machine, a single sign of life.

In summary, we can say, so far I have my experience with the Macbook, have its perfect for my needs. Mac OSX fits on a laptop light treatment, and despite modest hardware, for the most part, you will not feel it is lagging or hanging. It should be noted that I'm not normally a fan of Apple. I will never buy an iPhone, iMac or a Mac Tower, and me with my little iPod. work differently than most Mac users, I'm perfectly comfortable with Windows, I'm a big fan of Windows 7, and I'm no stranger to the face of implacable an avid PC. I have built PCs before, and now my main computer is a PC game upmarket self-built (PII955/GTX 480). In other words, I'm not normal Apple customers. But when it comes to a laptop, the breeze carried out daily tasks, while stability and excellent battery life, all delivered with the premium hardware / software bundle can come wrapped in Apple, the MacBook might be that the only way to go.

Product Features

• Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, NVIDIA Graphics
• 250GB Hard Drive, 8x Double-layer SuperDrive, 2GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• 10-hour Battery Life, Glass Multi-Touch Trackpad
• 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors

Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop Review

Apple MacBook Pro

I have a Windows user for my whole life. Experience has a lot throughout XP. With all the negativity surrounding Vista, I decided not to pursue it myself. I have relatively few problems with Windows honest, beside himself with all the problems I deal with on a daily basis (Help Desk Tech) had. If there is something that I like to touch at least if I'm returning, it was my XP machine.

Why I go Mac? I saw hundreds of things that can go wrong with Windows. I heard all the complaints about Vista. You do not have much thought of 7, but just play with the best @ I buy, played "Yes, it may be better than Vista, but that's about the same old Windows, if c is important. " I am available and I had a 17 "Dell Inspiron 1705 Windows XP machine (see how long is it? I am pleased to say that if someone asks me what I'm rollin with me, I answer "MacBook Pro 13" A much shorter, but this is not the question.) Anyway, the screen is big and there was no way I guess the tank with me. Way to how heavy and cumbersome to, so I was in the market for a laptop was more than 14 ". When it comes to electronics, I want a ton.

What was the first thing I typed while I was looking for a new PC?

"What is the best brand of laptop computers (Windows)?"

Yes, it did not help at all. I have "HP is the best!" Then I got "HP is the worst!" So it was a lot of mixed reviews for almost everyone. So I thought I dare Mac because I've never owned. I went to the page and it gave me two options: MacBook and MacBook Pro. I chose the MacBook Pro, because 1) I 4GB of RAM (I read it works better everywhere) and 2) I wanted an SD slot. There are other reasons Macbook Pro is nice, but I will later.

What was my only question before buying my Mac? What if I need Office? Now there's Boot Camp. Tell us, so far I do not need Windows for now (waiting to see how Office 2011 for Mac, I decided) had. So I did and I tell you I've never been so fun to play with a computer that I had with my Mac. Ok enough complaining, what I love? What I do not like?

Pro:
+ Design Great One reason for MacBook Pro: the building. All PC = Plastic

+ OS is as easy to navigate through my files could not be easier. No more "Now the file in c: \ windows profile \ Local Settings \ Temp \ settings \ ..." etc. It is very easy to find, (It also helps with Spotlight)

+ Ask to see the Dashboard and Exposé widgets + Easy way to open it = FUN

+ Down-like iLife, iPhoto, iMovie and photo viewer Blow Away the default Windows, and Windows Movie Maker (bins, low price)

+ The touchpad is more than great, it's unbelievable. The gestures have experience easier and more fun. Would you scroll down? Place your fingers on the keyboard and hitting. There are others, but difficult to explain;)

+ It is just flat fun to use Windows just to be annoying for me. Mac is new and exciting. If you buy a car, you want a transport system (PC) or if you want something you love to drive (MAC)? I take every day to go Mac.

Disadvantages:
- Setting: It is difficult to stop using Windows all my life. But Apple has many online video game to help you. Thank you!

- Little things I used: go in a new operating system. Alt + F4 is now Command + W. Gotta get used to. No biggie.

Honestly, I may be biased (sue me), but I still can not find a lot of inconvenience, because I am still very new to this.

Bottom Line: You want a Mac. Start a new adventure in your life. It's not too late. Mac will make life easier than you could imagine.

And then you can have a little fun while you're there;)

Product Features

• 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
• 250 GB Hard Drive, 8x DVD/CD SuperDrive, 4GB DDR3 RAM
• 13.3 inch LED-backlit display, 1280-by-800 resolution
• NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256 MB of shared memory
• Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard Operating System