Asus' 11.6 inch EeePC 1101HA

Posted by Computerlaptoptechinfo On June - 3 - 2009

Asus 1101HA EeePC A few weeks ago, I mentioned that there were rumors of a 11.6 inch EeePC in the works. More info has just been released, courtesy of Engadget. The advantage of this EeePC over other netbooks is fairly obvious, in that you get a larger screen (with HD resolution, 1366X768) and I would assume a larger keyboard. This netbook will sport the same "Seashell" design as the Asus 1008HA, which will probably allow for a slimmer, lighter machine compared to other comparably sized models. In addition, initial reports indicate the 1101HA will get 11hrs of battery life. Information is still sparse on this machine, so hopefully more information will be released soon.

New netbooks offered by a number of PC makers

Posted by Computerlaptoptechinfo On May - 16 - 2009

A number of new netbooks or refreshes of previous netbook lines have recently been released (or are about to be released). Overall, nothing earth-shattering is different about these netbooks than previous models. But there are little things here and there that make them more appealing. And in many cases they are not more expensive, or not much more expensive, so you might as well get the newer models if you really want them (or snatch up deals on the previous generation models). Some of them are listed below

Should I get a Netbook: Asus EeePC 1002HA Netbook Review (1.6ghz intel atom, 10 inch screen, 1gb ram, 160gb 5400RPM Hard Drive)

Posted by ComputerLaptopTechInfo On Apr - 1 - 2009

Got my Asus 1002HA about two weeks ago and thought I’d write a review about it. In order to avoid being redundant, I am going to review this in a somewhat different light. There are numerous written/video reviews of this unit so I’ll try not to repeat the basic information included in those. I am hoping to provide a review through the eyes of someone (me) who never thought they would purchase a puny, toylike netbook as a compliment to their core2duo powerhouse. I hope to provide information from the perspective of a doubter that is now very satisfied with his new netbook, which is possibly one of the few netbooks that could satisfy all of my wants.

Pimp Your Windows Desktop

Posted by ComputerLaptopTechInfo On Apr - 3 - 2009

Tired of the default Windows Vista desktop? Want something that's more eye-catching, unique....something that will grab others' attention when they're looking over your shoulder (no not porn!) Then customize your desktop with several tools that you can get from the links below.

Hot External Hard Drives

Posted by ComputerLaptopTechInfo On Apr - 8 - 2009

There are a large number of external drives you can purchase for adding extra storage or for data backup. But what should you buy? What factors should you look for in a good drive? In most cases speed isn't an issue since the majority of the time the drive maxes out the USB2 interface anyway. Don't worry about the included software, since all of it is terrible and usually requires you to pay extra for the full version. You're better off getting Acronis True Image or Norton Ghost, or free software solutions available online. So the most important factors you should weigh in your purchase are capacity (every brand has a wide range of sizes so this doesn't really matter either), reliability and.....LOOKS! That's right...you might as well have a nice looking box on your desk compared to a cheap plastic looking, or over-the-top looking with flashing lights everywhere external drive.

More Dell Adamo Reviews Trickle In

Posted by ComputerLaptopTechInfo On Apr - 10 - 2009

More Dell Adamo reviews are finally materializing. Here are a few more recent ones

Can a netbook be your primary machine?

Posted by ComputerLaptopTechInfo On May - 25 - 2009

Netbooks have come a long way in a very short time. Increases in screen size, keyboard size, and more advanced components make today's netbooks lightyears ahead of the first netbooks released a few years ago. They've come so far, that many people are starting to wonder if a netbook can be their primary machine. There are advantages to this, most notably that they cost substantially less than a full sized notebook. But can a netbook actually replace a mainstream laptop as your primary machine? I've gained some insight into this question (unwillingly) over the holiday weekend and will share with you my opinion.

Asus 1008HA Seashell Reviews

Posted by ComputerLaptopTechInfo On June - 1 - 2009

The seashells- Asus' new 10 inch EeePC lineup Asus 1008HA Review courtesy of CNET Asus 1008HA Seashell Review courtesty of Engadget Asus 1005HA-M and Asus 1005HA-H courtesy of Engadget Exciting news coming from Asus, includes the release of the new Asus 1008HA "Seashell" netbook (priced at $429.99 at Newegg currently). This is a new line of Asus EeePc's, that will be followed shortly with the release of additional "Seashells" with the Asus 1005HA-M and 1005HA-H. The new product line, in my opinion, is a great step forward for Asus and netbooks in general, as it moves the market towards slimmer, sleeker and better looking netbooks. The toy-like design synonymous with many previous netbooks is gone in this line, as these puppies are extremely pleasing to the eye. These seashells allow for a pretty good mix of price (only ~$20-$40 more than the chunkier Asus 1000he), performance, size, and looks. The internal hardware is similar to most every other netbook on the market, but the size and beauty of this netbook is what sets it apart from the rest of the field.

More Dell Adamo Reviews Trickle In

Posted by ComputerLaptopTechInfo On 11:30 PM

More Dell Adamo reviews are finally materializing. Here are a few more recent ones:
http://gizmodo.com/5205524/dell-adamo-full-review-macho-outside-sissy-inside

http://i.gizmodo.com/5207518/dell-adamo-dissected-its-neat-and-tidy-on-the-inside-too

http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/dell-adamo/4505-3121_7-33560244.html?subj=re&tag=TOCmoreStories.0

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2343975,00.asp

Engadget Review

Some "real user" (as opposed to the pros at gizmodo and cnet) reviews as well. One guy even had the guts to take his apart:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=342287&page=40

Unboxing video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WESVH-uNvsg&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wikio.co.uk%2Fvideo%2F1003464&feature=player_embedded

The initial impression from these few reviews indicates mostly what we knew or suspected all along. The Adamo is a great looking, super-thin, and relatively light notebook that will definitely catch people's eyes. Performance wise, it is no speed demon, but what did you expect since it comes with a ULV 1.2 or 1.4ghz core 2 duo. However it seems to be adequate for most tasks, just don't expect to be playing Crysis on it.

Other observations, it appears that the fan noise may be rather loud. Interestingly the battery is the entire base of the laptop, and is thus not user-replaceable. Battery life has been reported to be slightly disappointing , since it seems to get about 2.5hours of battery life (compared to ~5hrs advertised). In terms of upgradeability, the RAM is unfortunately not replaceable, so you are stuck with your preconfigured amount of 2gb or 4gb, depending if you got the entry level or higher end model (it's really disappointing that you have to spend $600 more to get 0.2ghz bump and 2gb more RAM). It looks as though the SSD can be replaced, but the 128gb uSATA Samsung drive that it comes with is a pretty good SSD.

Overall this is Dell's answer to the Voodoo Envy 133 and Macbook Air. It is their luxury model. It is not meant to be a powerhouse, but a classy, functional piece of hardware. You are paying a premium for a nifty looking laptop. If you are really concerned about performance you may want to wait for future versions of the Adamo that may correct this current perceived shortcoming. However, some people are willing to sacrifice some performance in order to have a beautiful, slim and light laptop. No matter what you think of this laptop or its price tag, it is definitely unique and eye-catching.
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