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ViewSonic VOT132 Mini Desktop PC review: Nettop invasion!
Most of us already became familiar with the evolved and, certainly, better looking desktop, which is the nettop (the word itself comes from internet and desktop)! Although nettops are not (yet) able to run complex applications (and something tells me that aspect will change in the near future), they can be easily attached to the big plasma at home and they deal very well web based apps or process documents just as well. One of the basic features ...
Acer AspireRevo AR3700 nettop PC review: dive into nettoping
When talking about nettops, the device which the term is referred to is actually a mini desktop pc conceived for web surfing, documents processing and, nevertheless video and audio streaming. It’s got considerably reduced dimensions and it consumes at least five-ten times less energy than a normal desktop type pc. Some of the nettops available on the market come with pre-installed operating systems and so is the one we intend to review in this ...
ASUS Eee Box EB1012P nettop PC review: small and sexy
Most of us have already heard of the new, improved, better looking mini desktop, which is the ‘’nettop’’. The desktop type pc is not dead even if some (including myself) are astonished: it has evolved. The once considerably large dimensions are now they are considerably reduced; the energy consumption was quite big, now it is at least ten times smaller. Most of us would agree that so far so good, but the nettop’s plague is the next ...
How to choose a laptop or a netbook: buyer’s guide
In a previous article we presented you the things you need to take into consideration when looking for a laptop, but if portability is your main criteria then you should go for a portable laptop or netbook. This is a buyer's guide on how to choose a laptop/notebook or an ultraportable like a netbook/ultrabook.In this domain the offer is very varied especially because of the fact that netbooks and portable laptops are addressed to target diffe...
Asus UX21 Zenbook ultrabook preview: portable is better!
Although the laptop is a portable PC, many of us still have complaints about it’s weight. The usual laptop can indeed be carried around, but nobody said it is quite a piece of cake. So most of us agreed that dimensions and weight had to be reduced, which is what, actually happened. Famous IT companies leaded by Intel have brought a new concept on the market: the ultrabook. This is a lighter, smaller sized laptop, with a longer battery life, low...
Acer Aspire S3 ultrabook preview: Let’s go light!
Keeping up with technology can get quite fun, sometimes. Evolving from the desktop type PCs to laptops, the newest thing in line is the ultrabook. The concept is based thin and light laptops with components that have reduced power consumption, thus get longer lasting battery times (from five to eight hours), even more reduced dimensions, in order to increase portability. Some IT companies have already brought their babies to meet the consumers, s...
Toshiba Portege Z830 ultrabook: a mechanical work of art
Probably many of you have already read some news about the ultrabooks invasion, so you may add this one as well. The ultrabook concept is relatively new on the market; therefore, it might not hurt to define it a little bit. We all like laptops, as they are the most portable version of the the desktop PC without sacrificing performance, but we may agree as well that carrying at least three kilos around could bring one quite a shoulder ache and the...
Lenovo Ideapad U300s ultrabook: beyond thin and light!
We all agree that laptops are the portable version of the desktop type PC. The even more portable version of the laptop is the ultrabook. Nothing less than a smaller sized laptop, the ultrabook is the result of the consumer’s demands to enhance the weight and dimensions of the PC, so that it would be easier to carry around and this be more workable. The characteristics of the ultrabook don’t resume only at the reduced weight and sizes, but al...
How to choose a laptop computer – Buyer’s guide
Have you decided you want to buy a laptop but you are dazzled by the extremely varied offer available? Do not panic! We will help you figure out what are the steps you should take in order to end up with a device that suits your needs. This is a guide on how to choose a laptop computer.From the start we must tell you that in this article we will only speak about laptops that have a diagonal of at least 14 inch, which can be used as portables ...
Tablet vs. netbook – How to choose the gadget that best suits your needs
Until a few years ago everything was very simple. When you need to travel you take your laptop with you in order to be able to work or relax and watch a movie. Netbooks brought the advantages of a laptop in a compact form, that is accessible and extremely portable, but lately more and more people prefer tablet PCs.At least for now the 2 product categories satisfy different needs; this is why many have a hard time deciding what to buy: a tabl...











