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Dell's consumer laptop lineup has never really been thin. Most of their laptops have a thickness of one and a half inches or more. They are looking to change this with their new z lineup of laptops. The first of these is the Studio 14z which provides a slimmed down 14-inch laptop with claims of long battery life and an affordable price tag. Did Dell succeed at slimming down their laptops or did they cut out too many features for portability? Find out in my review of the Dell Studio 14z laptop.
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There are a large number of new ultraportable laptops that offer extremely long battery life. This is thanks to the Intel Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage (CULV) platform that is designed for extremely low power consumption. Best Buy is offering the new Toshiba Satellite T135 laptop for just $550. The laptop claims up to 9 hours of battery life. Performance is a bit lower than a traditional laptop but better than a netbook. It comes equipped with an Intel Pentium SU4100 single core processor, 3GB of DDR3 memory, 320GB hard drive, 13.3-inch LED display, Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, 802.11b/g/n wireless and Windows 7 Home Premium. It does not come with a DVD drive but Best Buy is offering a bundle with an external DVD unit for just $50 more.
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Mobile processors have some of the largest innovations going on in the computer market. As they gather more of the market, they have to balance the level of performance with their power usage. The type of processor used in a laptop is very dependent upon the size and design of the laptop. This article looks at what some of the various processors are available for the different classifications of laptops to assist those looking at buying a new laptop computer.
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Cyberpower is a company that specializes in a wide range of customizable computer systems for PC gaming. With the economic downturn, the market for high end gaming systems has shrunk as more and more are looking for affordable alternatives. Cyberpower answered that call with a 15-inch laptop that can be used for PC gaming and with a price just over $1100. Can this laptop really meet the needs of the mobile gamer? Find out in my review of the Cyberpower Xplorer X6-7900 laptop.
