Archive for the '$1500 - $2000' Category
iBuyPower Battalion 101 LX750 Review
Sunday, December 9th, 2007In a world of $4,000 gaming laptops, the $1,743 iBuyPower Battalion 101 LX750 is certainly inexpensive; but is it a bargain? On the one hand, it has a lovely 17-inch display and a lightweight, compact case, and its gaming performance, though not top of the line, should be enough for casual gamers. On the other [...]
OQO Model 02 Review
Sunday, December 9th, 2007The ultramobile PC, or UMPC, has certainly attracted plenty of attention over its short lifespan. Despite good looks and sleek industrial designs, however, these pocket-sized PCs have left us disappointed, thanks to clunky interfaces, high prices, and poor battery life. The $1,849 OQO model 02 (configurations start $1,499) is a solid step forward, but it’s [...]
Fujitsu LifeBook S2210 Laptop Review
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007Thin-and-light laptops are the preferred style for many business travelers, offering a delicate balance between portability and usability. Larger, 15-inch systems are too bulky for regular travel, and ultraportables feature screens and keyboards that are too small for everyday use.
Toshiba Tecra M5 Laptop Review
Saturday, April 7th, 2007The Toshiba Tecra M5 seems be something of a dying breed. While most business laptops have incorporated wide screens and more entertainment features, the Tecra M5 holds fast to its standard-aspect display and minimal media controls. That’s not to say that the Tecra M5 is behind the times; it’s just all business, with such corporate-friendly [...]
Fujitsu LifeBook P7230 - Core Solo U1400
Sunday, March 25th, 2007With so much engineering going into cramming high-powered components into ever-smaller packages, a byproduct of this effort is that ultraportable laptops generally get extra design attention. Consequently, they’re among the most attractive laptops available. Fujitsu’s new LifeBook P7230 is sure to be a status symbol in airports and coffee shops, with its compact angular design [...]
