Samsung NP-X360

Laptops manufacturers, it seems, are finally trying to provide what people really want instead of just going ahead and building powerful laptops. All this while we have seen laptops that were able to deliver either good performance, but at the cost of continuous power supply, like the Dell Monster 'XPS M1730' or like the usual laptops, sacrifice performance for lower power consumption.   Today we have a laptop - Samsung NP-X360 - that bridges this gap and promises to do much more by providing a good performance and battery life.     The Samsung NP-X360 is part of the newer generation of laptops like the Sony Vaio...

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Sony Vaio W (VPCW115XG/P)

At last Sony has succumbed to the temptation and launched its first version of the Vaio W Netbook. The Vaio P was a great toy to flaunt but didn't offer any practical value as it lacked performance. The Vaio W on the other hand offers style as well as substance and is a lot more practical as it's a proper Netbook. Specifications shouldn't be of any surprise but what is different is the build quality, which is definitely a notch above the rest. Even though it's not as slim as the Asus Seashell Netbook, it's incredibly lightweight, thanks to the materials used to build the body. Another striking feature of this Netbook is that, for the...

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Sony VAIO CW

If you remember, Sony announced a couple new notebooks with quite aggressive price tags just a few of weeks back. Along with the super sexy 'X' series, we also have the mainstream CW series which is what we've got for review today. Until now, if you wanted a solid performing multimedia notebook that was reasonably priced, we had just two major options, either a Dell or an HP. Now, Sony is all set to enter this space and compete with the bigwigs in this category.  The VPCCW16FG/P that we got for review comes packed with plenty of brute force. For starters, we have an Intel Core2Duo P8700 running at 2.5GHz in the heart of the...

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eMachines EM250 Netbook

We're finally beginning to see netbooks fall under the Rs. 20,000 barrier where they really belong. This kind of pricing also helps manufacturers distinguish these devices from regular laptops in the sub-30k range.  The eMachines EM250 netbook that we are reviewing today is a typical run-of-the-mill model with an attractive price tag. Let's quickly run through what it's got and see whether it can stand tall with new generation models?  Design and Build   The eMachines EM250 looks quite similar to the Acer Aspire One D150 model we reviewed a while back. While the design is almost exactly the same, this netbook...

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Dell Vostro V13

What happens when you take an (unnecessarily) expensive laptop, strip it of some of its premium components (like an SSD) and bring the price down to less than half of the original? Case in point, the Dell Adamo. When it was released almost a year ago, Dell proudly claimed it to be the world's 'thinnest laptop' -- a domain initially (and maybe still) reigned by the Macbook Air. Other than a well-sized 128GB SSD, the Adamo's internals didn't really pull off any marvelous feat that any Rs. 50k laptop couldn't. But its asking price of over a lakh rupees did not justify on many counts. Even the newly-launched Adamo XPS, although being an...

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Asus Eee PC 1008P

The Eee PC 1008P is the latest generation "premium" netbook from Asus. The company took help from famous designer Karim Rashid to add some of sort of uniqueness to its design. Along with the updated laundry list of internal components, the Eee PC 1008P is "Year 2010-ready". It's got almost everything right for a netbook; it's thin, lightweight, has a comfortable keyboard/touch-pad and decent battery life - thanks to the extra battery pack. The main gripe we had with the 1008P is the low screen brightness. Also, just two USB ports could be too less for some people.  Priced at Rs. 27,000, it's slightly expensive but this was expected...

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Lenovo Ideapad S10-3t Tablet Netbook

We're living in an age where touchscreen devices are gaining more and more mass appeal, especially in portable computers. Now that the iPad is out, people have embraced this gadget as a revolutionary change in the world of computing. Some are even seen typing long documents on its virtual keyboard. But what about people who not only want the frills of a touchscreen but also need a PC to perform simple tasks like copy-pasting a file to a flash drive? The concept of a touchscreen netbook was introduced by Asus some time back, though without as much success as its other Eee PCs. Today we see Lenovo try their hand at the same concept, with...

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Dell Inspiron Mini 10 New (1012)

Following the launch of Intel's Pine Trail range of Atom processors, every manufacturer seems to be busy with refreshed versions of their respective netbooks. Today we have for review Dell's Inspiron Mini 10. While some makers, like Asus, have made nominal changes to the exterior, the Mini 10 has gone through a complete makeover since its last iteration. This earlier model was appreciated for having an HDMI port on-board, but trashed for a paltry 3-cell battery that was packaged along with it. Dell has tried to perfect their netbook formula with this model. Let's find out if they have succeeded in doing so. ...

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Acer Timeline X 4820T

Acer's Timeline series of laptops have all fared well in the past. Typically, manufacturers would want to add a premium to to every thin laptop they manufacture, but not Acer. These guys gave us affordable laptops that were slim and weighed a comfortable two kilos. The Timeline 4810TZ was a good blend of Intel's power conservative ULV processors that are powerful to run regular tasks and (along with Intel's GMA4500 graphics) even play 1080p video smoothly. It had a regular 14-inch screen; perfect for people who didn't want to compromise on the smaller screen of a netbook.   Now, Acer has renewed the Timeline series with the...

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Dell Studio 15 (Core i5)

Dell's mid-range segment of laptops, Studio, is for people who want something more than what the basic entry-level models have to offer. We'd tested the Studio 14 a while back when it was in its Core 2 Duo iteration, and found it to be a darn good 14-inch laptop. It had a good build and finish, and great flexibility in its specifications. It had upgrades like a 1600 x 900 pixel display and a Blu-ray drive to satiate a videophile. Today, we're testing the 15-inch version of the Studio. While its cheaper variants (the Inspiron range) have gone through a body job, the Studio series still looks exactly the same. Just...

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MacBook Air 11-inch Review

The original MacBook Air that launched two years back was a remarkable machine. It was the thinnest notebook at the time of its launch, and even though others soon caught up with it in terms of thinness, the Air still held its own when it came to pure charm. But despite that it wasn't the MacBook of our dreams. It was prohibitively expensive and did not have the performance or the features to justify the price tag, and had very little to offer apart from flaunt value. Even with last year's hardware update, we still weren't quite convinced. Given a choice we would spring for the 13-inch MacBook Pro without hesitation, as it offered a...

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Acer Aspire AOD260 Wireless Broadband Netbook

Netbooks are on-the-go machines built to accomplish basic computing tasks without weighing your bag down. Since surfing the net is one of the primary use of such PCs, all of them come embedded with a Wi-fi chip. In some countries, there have been a handful of models that have been sold with 3G adapters built-in. But most of these didn't really make their way into India, obviously as the country is just waking up to the 3G revolution this year. But this is GSM 3G we're talking of, while CDMA's competitive 3G technology (dubbed EV-DO) has been around in India for some time, providing users with theoretical speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps. We'd...

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HP Mini 210 Review

When the first Netbook came out three years ago, the only thing that really excited us about it was its size, and more importantly, its price. First-generation Netbooks in comparison to what we've got today were horrible in terms of usability. Today, we've reached new highs where Netbooks aren't only utilized for the three humble tasks they were originally designed for, like light internet surfing, office productivity and basic multimedia. They play 1080p HD videos these days, and can manage a bit gaming as well. But that isn't the case with all. Still, most Netbooks today concentrate on affordable pricing, but tend...

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MacBook Pro 15-inch 2011

For yet another year, Apple is continuing with what can be called a tradition of maintaining the general look and feel of their MacBook Pro range, while only upgrading the internals to bring them up to speed with the current market trends. The latest generation MacBook Pros feature Intel's Sandy Bridge range of processors along with updated graphics, relatively new I/O technology named Thunderbolt and high definition FaceTime camera. Bundle MacBook Pro Display cleaning cloth 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord Software DVDs Printed and electronic documentation We expected Apple to bundle the new flash drive...

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Sony VAIO S (VPCSB16FG) Review

Sony VAIO S Series of laptops has always catered to the student and business segment, but with a touch of style and elegance. The latest generation in this series comes with Sandy Bridge processors from Intel, to make things even more interesting. Naturally, it is expected to be more energy-efficient and powerful, thus having better performance and a longer battery life. We have the latest Sony VAIO S 13.3" laptop with us. Let us see if it is really better than its predecessor. Sony VAIO S Design and Features The new Sony VAIO S no longer sports the thick and curvy plastic casing of the previous generation, but instead goes at least...

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Dell Vostro V130 Review

Dell wowed us with its Vostro V13 a year back with its sleek styling and aluminum finish; it was very stylish yet extremely functional. There were some minor drawbacks though like no HDMI port, few USB ports and a slightly underpowered processor. A year has gone by and Dell seems to have listened to our complaints (well, some of them at least) and have brought out a new model called the V130. The basic design and ergonomics have remained the same and Dell seems to have stuck to the philosophy, "If it ain't broke don't fix it" and has made some connectivity additions and upgraded the internals. The Dell V130 is powered by...

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Asus Eee PC 1215B

AMDs Fusion APUs seem to be trickling in the market gradually and giving stiff competition to Intel's Atom CPUs. You can already find HP's Pavilion DM1-3014au selling in the market with AMDs Fusion APU and today we have an entrant from Asus; the soon to be launched 1215B Eee PC from their Seashell line up. The 1215B is a twin of the 1215N that we reviewed a while back that featured Nvidia's ION 2 chipset. The 1215B comes with different configurations and the one we'll be reviewing today is powered by the C-50 APU running at 1GHz. There's 2GB of system memory and a 250GB hard drive that should be enough for Windows 7...

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Sharp Reveals The RW-T107 Tablet

Sharp has announced a new 7" tablet, RW-T107 in Japan. The product runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and sports fully-functional NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities. This will enable users to make payments, read membership cards, IDs, and more using the tablet. Yes, that's all I could make out of the inept translation. The device measures 7.6" (l) x 5.1" (w) x 0.5" (d), and weighs in at 395 grammes. It's powered by a 1 GHz CPU coupled with 512 MB RAM. The 7" screen has pixel dimentions of 1024x600. Apart from that, the tablet features a microUSB port, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI output, headphone jack, and a SIM...

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Dell Launches Vostro V131

Dell has launched a new laptop in its line-up for business professionals - the Vostro V131, promising it to be faster and delivering a battery life of 9.5 hours with a 6-cell removable battery. The V131 comes in an ultrathin, light, and stylish chassis, which will appeal to business users for its no-nonsense, all-business looks. It comes with Intel Core i3 and i5 processor options. Connectivity options include WWAN, WiMax, WLAN, and Bluetooth 3.0. Business users will appreciate the fingerprint reader and Absolute LoJack security soft it comes with. Collaborative options for video conferencing and VoIP include an HD webcam, SRS Premium Voice...

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LG To Unveil 3D Game Converter

LG will soon demonstrate the world's first OpenGL-based 2D to 3D game conversion engine for the smartphone platform. The move is expected to increase the quantity of 3D content for handheld devices. The converter will enable small and medium-sized game developers to offer 3D versions of their existing 2D games without major investment and hassle. Moreover, smartphone users will also be able to convert their 2D games into 3D free of charge. Dr. Henry Nho, company's 3D Technology Evangelist explains: Using the existing depth information, the 3D Game Converter generates two different images - one for the foreground and one for the background....

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Mercury Launches Sub-10K Android Tablet

Mercury, a name known for years in PC peripherals and components manufacturing, has launched the mTab tablet running Android 2.3 Gingerbread. A lot of tablets have been making an appearance in the Indian market, and this is the latest entrant. Powered by a 1.2 GHz Telechip 8803 Cortex A8 processor with three cores, the mTab has 512 MB RAM and 4 GB internal storage, with an additional 32 GB option via a memory card. It sports a 7" WVGA (800x480) capacitive touch screen with multi-touch support. Connectivity options are available using Wi-Fi, and using an external 3G USB module, which will be made available with 3G packages bundled...

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HTC Launches Evo 3D In India

HTC has launched its glasses-free 3D smartphone, the Evo 3D in India. This Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) based device offers a unique 2D \ 3D toggle switch next to the camera shutter button, which toggles between 2D and 3D photography mode. The latter is achieved by means of dual 5.0 MP cameras capable of shooting 3D videos in 720p. The phone features a 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU, coupled with an Adreno 220 GPU. Other specs include a 4.3" 3D display with pixel dimensions of 540x960, a gigabyte of RAM, secondary 1.4 MP camera, microSD card slot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, microUSB with MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) support, and a 1730 mAh...

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Make Money with Online Facebook Stores

There are several different ways that you can make money online—you can participate in affiliate programs, sell AD space on your web site or complete a number of surveys for example. But if you have an online business your approach to making money and selling your products are services need to be a little different. While you can set up a blog so that you have a site where you can sell your products/services, promoting your merchandise may be a little difficult to do and you may have a hard time making income. If you would like to reach an extremely large audience however, an easy way to get exposure is selling your products on a site...

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PC Suite For Nokia Mobile Phones – Free Download Latest Nokia PC Suite

Latest Nokia Mobile PC Suite Free DownloadNokia PC Suite Connected Your Nokia Mobile Phones and PC Computers, Nokia PC Suite Help to Transfer your Nokia Mobile Phones Data like Photos, Videos, Music Files and Contacts and Notes, etc. Nokia PC Suite Help to Install Software Application in your Nokia mobile Phone, Nokia Mobile phone Backup Easy and Fast Transfer. Nokia PC Suite Support All Windows Operating Systems , Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7. Nokia PC Suite Features : Backup and Restore Nokia Mobile Phone Files Transfer Mobile Content like Photos, Videos, Music and Etc Connect Internet in your PC Computer Synchronize...

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LG intros two new Sandy Bridge notebooks with "crystalline finish"

LG has introduced a pair of brightly colored Sandy Bridge notebooks -- the S430 and S530 -- to its Aurora family. Both machines have been treated with a "crystalline finish," which LG describes as an "innovative" coating process that utilizes NCVM (Non-Conductive Vapor Metallization) technology to produce a glossy metallic veneer that protects the lid from dings. While it may aid against scratches, there's no word about how the crystalline finish withstands fingerprints. Besides their unusual finish, the new Aurora notebooks are standard fare among today's mass market multimedia laptops. The S430 carries a 14.1-inch 1366x768 display...

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HP is giving away select TouchPad apps

HP is offering TouchPad users six paid apps absolutely free for a limited time. The promotion comes shortly after HP discontinued the WebOS tablet after less than two months on the market and sparked a fire liquidation sale. The offer was announced on the official HP Palm blog yesterday. The apps in question range from games to a bird watching guide and vary in price from $0.99 to $14.99. As of writing, only customers in the US can score these apps for free but HP plans to expand the offer to other countries soon. To score the free apps, simply click on the links below on your TouchPad then enter in the promo code. You will need a credit...

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Asus readying five to seven ultrabooks, starting at $799

Ultrabooks are coming and, as expected, Asus will be among those leading the charge. According to a report by the Financial Times, the company is expected to release "five to seven" models later this year with prices between $799 and $1,999. That's notably higher than Intel’s target price of $999 and under, but we can't really say we're surprised given OEM's component pricing concerns and the manufacturing challenge that the thinner form factor represents. Asus' chief executive Jerry Shen also commented on Intel's ambition for ultrabooks to make up 40% of the consumer notebook market by the end of 2012, saying this is a very aggressive...

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Samsung interested in buying webOS ?

Following HP's decision to halt its webOS projects and potentially exit the PC market Samsung quickly emerged as the most likely candidate for a buyout. Though HP didn't exactly confirm it was going to exit the PC market yet, the Korean company already put all speculation to rest, claiming it has no interest in making such a move. But now new rumors suggest that it's the ill-fated smartphone and tablet platform that Samsung has its eye on. "Sources noted that the acquisition of HP's PC business, which has a rather low gross margin, may turn out to hurt Samsung's panel and DRAM businesses that have rather high gross margins, therefore HP's...

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Apple starts testing iTunes Match

Update: Apparently what looked like a “stream” is really a simultaneous listen and download — users can hear the song while their machine ingests it. Apple is said to have streaming rights but the company doesn't trust the mobile service providers to provide a constantly usable connection to a cloud service to forego local playback altogether yet. -- A developer beta of iTunes Match just went live yesterday and brought with it a previously unannounced feature that will surely go a long way justifying its $25 annual price tag. The service, announced during Apple's WWDC 2011 in June, scans your entire music library and compares...

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HP addresses TouchPad questions

Less than two weeks ago HP dropped a bombshell by announcing they would be halting their WebOS division and effectively slashed prices on the HP TouchPad to $99 and $149 for the 16GB and 32GB models, respectively. Since then, demand for HP’s tablet has been phenomenal and finding one at that price has been next to impossible for most. HP is surprised at the enthusiastic response from the price drop and as a result, has been flooded with questions from users and potential customers alike. The company took to their blog yesterday to answer some of the more pressing questions regarding availability, pricing and ordering. The most common question...

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HP executive talks PC business spinoff, TouchPad revival

HP still hasn't come to a decision regarding the future of its Personal Systems Group (PSG) unit but at least one executive is voicing what he believes will be of best value to shareholders, customers and employees. In an interview with Reuters, PSG head Todd Bradley claims that HP would be better off spinning off its PC business rather than selling it, but the company is still figuring out the full implications of separating the PC business from HP. If HP does in fact spin off the PSG business, the resulting company will retain its position as the world's largest PC manufacturer and Bradley says he would like to lead HP through this...

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Amazon could sell five million tablets next quarter

Amazon could be looking to sell as many as five million tablets by the end of the year. Such sales would be contingent upon a sub-$300 price point and enough supply to meet demand, says Forrester analyst Sarah Rotman Epps. Others seem to think that Amazon could come in as low as $249, a price that would significantly undercut Apple’s iPad. Earlier this year it was rumored that Amazon was manufacturing two different tablets. The first would be an entry-level device codenamed Coyote (based on the dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 platform) and the second slate would be codenamed Hollywood (based on the quad-core Nvidia codename Kal-El platform,...

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Facebook bounty program earns security researchers $40,000

A new bug bounty program launched by Facebook has spent more than $40,000 in its first 21 days, with one security researcher earning over $7,000 for finding six severe bugs in social networking behemoth's code. Facebook has long been the target of cyber criminals who frequently use the site to sell fake goods, send spam, and even mine personal information thanks to the site's lacklustre and confusing privacy settings. While Facebook already has an in-house team dedicated to finding and resolving bugs, this new program takes it a step further by paying outsiders to submit vulnerabilities. In a blog post yesterday, Facebook...

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