Cisco Cheng

When the 15-inch MacBook Pro was first introduced, we took a huge roller coaster ride in terms of actual ship dates. Well, hopefully this wont be a problem with the companys latest 17-inch MacBook Pro laptop which should be available within 7 to 10 days—at least according to Apple. The good news, though, is that […]

In addition to being capable PCs, Media Center notebooks are extremely talented multimedia hubs great for organizing and storing your photos, music, movies, and home videos. You can watch and record live television. Part of the magic is done through Windows XP MCE (Media Center Edition) 2005, the OS running these machines, but there are […]

Fujitsu held its Media Day today to announce a razor-thin (though not quite RAZR-thin) notebook, the Q2110, along with several upgrades to their S and E Series notebooks. How thin is the Lifebook Q2110? According to Fujitsu, its about ¾ inch thick (about as trim as the Toshiba Portege R200—and weighs a scant 2.2 pounds. […]

IBM announces one of its most secure notebooks to date, with the introduction of the T Series ThinkPad T42 with an integrated fingerprint reader (a $50 option). This type of fingerprint reader captures more data than a traditional picture capture window because it scans more of the fingertips surface area, helping to prevent misidentification. Users […]

In a move that could alter the landscape of the Tablet PC market, newcomer Averatec has extended its notebook product line to include a convertible Tablet PC aimed at consumers. The C3500 will be the first Tablet to offer an AMD processor: the Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M (2200+). It will also be, at $1,349.99 list, […]

A base configuration of the Toshiba Satellite A70-S256 comes with a 3.06-GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 532 processor, a 60GB hard drive, 512MB of memory, a 15.4-inch widescreen display, an ATI Radeon Mobility 9000 graphics card with 64MB of shared video memory, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW (CD-rewritable) drive, and an integrated 802.11g wireless chip. The unit should […]

With high-end discrete graphics, a full-size keyboard, and a powerful Intel Pentium 4 processor, the HP Compaq Business Notebook nx9500 delivers the performance of a high-end desktop within the footprint of a notebook. But because of the large, 17-inch display and the extra heat shields required by the units desktop processor, this notebook weighs almost […]

The Toshiba Satellite P25-S676 offers a 3.4-GH Intel Pentium 4 processor with HyperThreading technology, 512MB PC2700 DDR SDRAM, and 80GB hard drive, a DVD-Super Multi drive, integrated Wi-Fi (802.11a/g), and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004. The system also includes component out, TV tuner, and a gorgeous 17-inch widescreen display.

ZIFFPAGE TITLEAt a Glance Company:Sony Corp., www.sonystyle.comPrice:$2,999.99 directSpec Data:1.1-GHz Intel ULV Pentium M, 512MB DDR SDRAM, 20GB hard drive, 64MB Intel 855GME graphics, 802.11g wireless, two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire port, 10.4-inch display, 1.8-pound system weight (2.6-pound travel weight), Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Pros:Light as a feather. Razor-thin. Great design.Cons:Cramped keyboard. Steep price.Bottom Line:The […]

The Fujitsu LifeBook S2020 has kept the thin-and-light profile of the companys S2000 family, while upping the horsepower with AMDs new low-voltage processor, the 1.6-GHz Mobile Athlon XP-M 2100+. But the real story lies in its wireless performance: It delivered some of the best results weve seen. The 4.3-pound S2020 incorporates a bright 13.3-inch screen […]

ZIFFPAGE TITLEAt a Glance Company:Hewlett-Packard Co., www.hp.comPrice:$1,648 directSpec Data:3.0-GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4; 384MB DDR SDRAM; 60GB, 4,200-rpm hard drive; ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 (128MB); DVD+RW drive; 802.11g wireless; three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire port; 5-in-1 memory card reader; 15.4-inch, 1280-by-800 WXGA display; 8.41-pound system weight (10.01-pound travel weight); Microsoft Windows XP Home. Pros:Affordable […]

Digital Innovations deserves its name for taking wireless to another realm—but the company still needs to improve its products. The DI Neuros 20GB HD MP3 Digital Audio Computer has a 20GB hard drive, as well as five preset buttons for tuning in to your favorite FM stations. The innovation is that the device can scan […]