Notebooks

Lenovo ThinkPad T400s with Multitouch Review: Finger Flicking Fun

The Lenovo ThinkPad T400s looks like your boring tray-table business notebook. But what the flight attendant doesn’t know is that the Windows 7 14.1-inch capacitive touchscreen laptop is the first capable of four finger multitouch and it’s fingertastic! Four Freakin Fingers Up until now most notebooks with multitouch have pretty much blown (including the Dell…

Reviews Joanna Stern Sep 15

HP ProBook 5310m Crams Big Boy Processor in Netbook Body

Look familiar? The HP ProBook looks like their really nice Mini 5101 netbook, but it’s actually packing a full-blown Core 2 Duo, which HP says makes it the “world’s thinnest full performance notebook.” https://gizmodo.com/hp-mini-5101-when-did-netbooks-get-this-nice-5301782/ Unfortunately, that extra inch it’s packed on to be 13 inches with a full keyboard means it’s also priced like a…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Sep 15

CTL 2Go E10 Classmate PC for Kids Hands-On: Durable, But Teddy Bears Are Cute

I wouldn’t be caught carrying CTL’s 2Go E10 Classmate PC around. And I bet neither would Kylie. Meant for kids and classrooms, the new 10-inch netbook may be durable, but it looks like an outdated netbook for kiddies. https://gizmodo.com/intel-classmate-2-already-for-sale-priced-at-550-5129123 The unit CTL (Intel designs the Classmate PC, and companies like CTL bring it to market)…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 14

Targus’ New Laptop Cases Make Me Want to Nap

I’m pretty sure this ski-jacket looking Crave laptop backpack is for falling asleep on in class. The rest of the new ones released today by Targus actually just make me want to go to sleep. The Crave is only available in navy blue, however besides the 16-inch backpack form you can get it in a…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 14

GScreen’s Dual-Screen Spacebook Lives On Video

It runs! It really runs! The GScreen Spacebook that is. We showed you exclusive shots a few weeks ago of the dual 15.4 inch display notebook, but now we’ve got video. https://gizmodo.com/gscreens-dual-screen-spacebook-coming-soon-ish-5346996 Check it out for yourself. It is pretty short (and dark), but it is enough to tell you that the 8.7 pound killer…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 11

PowerCurl Tidys Up Mac MagSafe Wires, Cures Cord OCD

Seriously, one of my biggest pet peeves is disorganized wires so this PowerCurl clip-on cord wrap for Macbook chargers does more than get me a little excited. It wraps both cords (plug end and MagSafe end) around the orange gadget. The thing was designed by the Quirky.com community and the team of designers will share…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 11

AMD’s Next-Gen Ultrathin Notebook Platform Promises 1080p Video and Decent Battery Life

We have already told you there are gonna be more rail thin Windows 7 notebooks than you can count—most packing new Intel ULV chips—but AMD’s promising 1080p video playback capabilities and solid battery life. https://gizmodo.com/stop-5-reasons-to-wait-on-buying-that-laptop-5354033/ AMD decided about a year ago it wasn’t doing netbooks (since it already lost) and was going to focus on…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 10

AMD Vision Takes Complicated Processor Stickers off Laptops…Kinda

Alright AMD, I’m feeling what you’re putting down. Instead of stickers with XY and Z processor names taking up palmrests, you’d rather just tell people what the computer can do. No more shiny AMD Turion or Athlon stickers. The company is done telling consumers what exact processor is inside the computer and instead it will…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 10

Asus UL Series Laptops: Thin and Light, Focus on Battery Life

The new range looks kinda suave, and Asus claims some models get up to 12 hours of battery life. How? They all use Intel’s latest ultra-low voltage processors, and let you switch between dedicated and integrated graphics. I’m generally not a fan of Asus keyboards, so I’m interested to see how the new chiclet style…

Tech News Danny Allen Sep 9

Dell Adamo XPS: Half As Thick As Air

What happens when Dell’s Adamo and XPS laptops get set up on a date, have a few too many drinks and end up rocking the bed? The 9.99mm-thin Dell Adamo XPS, about half as thin thick as the MacBook Air. https://gizmodo.com/dell-adamo-full-review-macho-outside-sissy-inside-5205524 Here’s the math: 9.99 mm is about 0.39 inches. The original Adamo was .65…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 9

HP Mini 311: An 11.6-inch Netbook with Nvidia ION LE Graphics?

Specs of several upcoming HP notebooks have been dug up by Web-sleuths, including info on a Mini 311 netbook. It looks like it may also have an Atom N270 processor, 1GB memory, 160GB hard disk, and a six-cell battery. Various Mini 311 flavors are now listed on HP’s support site, and the specs above are…

Tech News Danny Allen Sep 9

Archos 9 Hands On: The Windows 7 Netbook That Lost Its Keyboard

We’re probably not going to see an Apple tablet tomorrow, but the Archos 9 could hold us over. The “netblet” (yea, my portmanteau of the words netbook and tablet) runs Windows 7, but I’m not sure I’d shell out $500. https://gizmodo.com/apple-event-liveblog-its-only-rock-and-roll-5354882 The 0.63-inch thin Archos 9 feels pretty sturdy, but one major complaint is that…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 8

Stop! 5 Reasons to Wait on Buying That Laptop

As a rule, you could always wait to buy a laptop, and find a better, cheaper one later. But believe me, now is one of those times when you have to. Here’s why you should wait—just two months. Gallery haters, click here to remove that gallery framework. https://gizmodo.com/stop-5-reasons-to-wait-on-buying-that-laptop-5354033 A Way Better Operating System We have…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 8

The Spider Phoebe Workstation Owes Purple an Apology

The truth is, the Spider Phoebe chair looks downright comfortable—until its legs close upon you and your laptop is repurposed to replay its Sesame Street casting tapes…from before the accident. [Limitless Sofa via Furniture Fashion]

Tech News Mark Wilson Sep 8

Dell Inspiron 14z and 15z Are Same Old Inspirons But On Weight Watchers

There is no hiding this trend: laptops are getting thinner and thinner this fall. Dell is hoping on and has cut the pants size on its Inspirons with its 14z and 15z. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-x-series-ultraportables-cant-beat-sonys-x-5351767 Joining the Dell Inspiron 11z, the new “Z” models have thinner, lighter bodies than the mainstream Inspirons. Both are an inch thin…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 8

Samsung X Series Ultraportables Can’t Beat Sony’s X

Sony impressed yesterday with its .55 inch thin X Series and 24 hours later Samsung is out with its own X Series. The Sammys look good at under an inch thick but they’ve got nothing on Sony’s thin ass. https://gizmodo.com/rail-thin-carbon-fiber-sony-vaio-x-series-video-and-det-5351061 The 11.6-inch Samsung X120 could be Sony’s evil fraternal twin being that it isn’t as…

Gadgets Joanna Stern Sep 3

Rail-Thin Carbon Fiber Sony Vaio X Series Video and Details

Sony wowed us this morning with its Vaio X Series, but details are now emerging. According to this video, the .55-inch thin system may be more netbook than notebook. And boy, do I want to hold it in my arms. https://gizmodo.com/sony-x-series-carbon-fiber-ultraportable-half-inch-thi-5350891 Thanks to its 11.2 inch display it looks really compact and that carbon fiber…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 2

Nokia Booklet 3G and N900 Will Come to America, Absolutely No ETA

In a U.S. press briefing this morning, Nokia said that its Booklet 3G and the N900 will eventually be sold in the US of A. The company would not detail if they would be sold through carriers or simply unlocked (and in Nokia’s U.S. based flagship stores). https://gizmodo.com/nokia-n900-maemo-is-a-phone-makes-the-n97-look-silly-5346818 Nokia’s Vice President of Devices Kai Oistamo…

Tech News Joanna Stern Sep 2

Sony X-Series Carbon Fiber Ultraportable: Half Inch Thin, 1.5 Pounds

The ultrathin Vaio we’ve known Sony’s had in them: The X-Series is built with carbon fiber, so the 11.1-incher is 0.55 inches thin and weighs about 1.5 pounds (half a MacBook Air). Plus, Sony’s promising crazy battery life. Update: Aaaand that’s cause it’s apparently got an Atom processor inside Engadget’s been told. Didn’t Sony learn…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Sep 2

Nokia Dishes Booklet 3G’s Full Specs and Price

After teasing its 10.1-inch netbook with 3G and Assisted-GPS, Nokia has confirmed an impressive 16-cell (12-hour) battery and coughed-up full specs: Windows 7, 1.6GHz Atom Z530 processor, 120GB hard disk, 1GB RAM, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and HDMI. Price: €575 ($810) before-subsidies. https://gizmodo.com/nokia-booklet-3g-netbook-packs-gps-3g-hdmi-and-wind-5344095 The Booklet 3G is pretty thin (just 0.78-inches), and will have a hot-swappable SIM…

Tech News Danny Allen Sep 2

Lenovo ThinkPad T400s with Multitouch Review: Finger Flicking Fun

HP ProBook 5310m Crams Big Boy Processor in Netbook Body

CTL 2Go E10 Classmate PC for Kids Hands-On: Durable, But Teddy Bears Are Cute

Targus’ New Laptop Cases Make Me Want to Nap

GScreen’s Dual-Screen Spacebook Lives On Video

PowerCurl Tidys Up Mac MagSafe Wires, Cures Cord OCD

AMD’s Next-Gen Ultrathin Notebook Platform Promises 1080p Video and Decent Battery Life

AMD Vision Takes Complicated Processor Stickers off Laptops…Kinda

Asus UL Series Laptops: Thin and Light, Focus on Battery Life

Dell Adamo XPS: Half As Thick As Air

HP Mini 311: An 11.6-inch Netbook with Nvidia ION LE Graphics?

Archos 9 Hands On: The Windows 7 Netbook That Lost Its Keyboard

Stop! 5 Reasons to Wait on Buying That Laptop

The Spider Phoebe Workstation Owes Purple an Apology

Dell Inspiron 14z and 15z Are Same Old Inspirons But On Weight Watchers

Samsung X Series Ultraportables Can’t Beat Sony’s X

Rail-Thin Carbon Fiber Sony Vaio X Series Video and Details

Nokia Booklet 3G and N900 Will Come to America, Absolutely No ETA

Sony X-Series Carbon Fiber Ultraportable: Half Inch Thin, 1.5 Pounds

Nokia Dishes Booklet 3G’s Full Specs and Price

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