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Monday, December 31, 2012

Apple iMac

Apple has always fascinated people from the starting of the company, when it was founder in 1976. It made its way as a computer maker to high end Ipods and then came the top class Iphones.
But iMac's were the only products of the company that have seen great improvements and great selling of the product. A month or two ago iMac 21.5 inches and 27 inches was revealed,  Apple has put some serious engineering efforts into this, with rigorous techniques like friction stir welding. But the only thing that matters here is the price tag. The 21.5 inches comes in Two models - The Base and The Top End with price of $1299 ( INR 85,900 inc. ) and $1499 ( INR 99,00 inc. ) respectively.
Similarly the 27 inches also comes with two models - The Base and The Top End with price tag of $1799 ( INR 122,900 inc. ) and $1999 ( INR 134,900 inc. ) respectively.
Today I will review the 21.5 inches one ( both the models ), here it goes ...
Firstly the specification....
[ "AND" separates the two models of 21.5 inches one ]

Specs :
Weight - 5.68 kgs
Operating System - Mac OS X 10.8.2
Screen Size (diagonally) - 21.5 inches
Screen Type - LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 1920x1080 resolution with support for millions of colors.
Cpu Brand - Intel Ivy Bridge
Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory AND NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory

CPU Specs : 
Processor - 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz) with 6MB L3 cache  AND 2.9GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz) with 6MB L3 cache ( can be upgraded to 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz).
RAM - 8GB (two 4GB) of 1600MHz DDR3 ( can be upgraded to 16 GB )
Stroage - 1 TB (5400-rpm) hard drive AND I TB (5400-rpm) hard drive ( can be upgraded to 1 TB ( Fusion Drive )

Physical Interfaces :

  • Four USB 3 ports
  • Two Thunderbolt port
  • Mini DisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)
  • Gigabit Ethernet 
  • Stereo speakers
  • Dual microphones
  • Headphone/optical digital audio output (mini jack)
  • Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
  • 720p FaceTime HD Camera

Wireless Interfaces :
  • Wireless - 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking
  • Bluetooth 4.0 wireless


Silent Features :

  • Kingston Lock Slot
  • Dual noise-canceling mics
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Magic TrackPad ( on demand )
  • Latest Mac OS 


Now Lets See Highs and Lows...

Highs :

  • Camera supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560x1600 pixels) on an external display
  • SDXC card slot
  • Multiple Thunderblot ports 
  • Amazing performance
  • Awesome design
  • Superfast multitasking
  • Very user-friendly
  • Anti-glare screen coating
  • IPS display panels, keyboard and mouse, and wireless capabilities are all still excellent
  • More power-efficient hardware cooled by a single fan ( which is better for a desktop PC 
Lows : 

  • Users are not able to swap to newer CPU ( in future )
  • Hard drives cannot be removed or replaced 
  • Graphic Card cannot be replaced
  • 512 MB graphics is less at this price
  • Number Pad not available on keyboard ( comes with iMac )
  • No Blue-ray
  • Somewhat Glossy screen 
  • Speakers are not upto the mark
  • No optical drive
  • No height adjustment.
  • Heavily priced


Conclusion :
Although there is an option b/w Base and Top End model of thw 21.5 inches, I would prefer to buy out Base Model because even at the default configurations iMac should satisfy all the computing needs of yours. But, if your looking to shell out more then go for the Top End one. Even with the great performance, I would consider buying a Window's computer instead, because if offers more flexibality and more friendly user interface with less price.
Nobody buys a Mac to use it just as a games machine, and if you treat the iMac as a general multimedia and entertainment system then it’s gonna hard to beat. The slimline design is superb, as is the improved display, and the engineering quality is truly in a class of its own. But the problem with this one is it is heavily priced, I am not able to understand for what the company is charging this much!
Still its upto you go for the Brand Apple or you have a better choice in the market out there!

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga

Its barely 10 days after Lenovo launched its IdeaPad Yoga, and its well over in high demand, with online markets having there stocks exhausted. It is an ultrabook convertible, offering  four different modes of viewing with a 360-degree flip flop style. It has two model's IdeaPad Yoga 13 and IdeaPad Yoga 13. Today we will be reviewing the Yoga 13. So here it goes...
Firstly the specification....

Specs :
Laptop Type - Ultrabook Convertible
Thickness - 16.9mm
Weight - 1.54 kgs
Operating System - Windows 8 , Windows 8 Pro
Screen Size (diagonally) - 13.3 inches ( 1600 X 900 )
Screen Type - LED-Backlit LCD
Cpu Brand - Intel
Cpu Family - Ivy Bridge
Graphics Type - Intel HD 4000 ( Integrated )
Battery - 54 Wh
Battery Life - Upto 8 hrs
Touch Technology - Capacitive Multi-Touch
Display Type - Soft (Finger) Touch

CPU Specs : 
Processor - Intel 3rd Generation dual-core Core i5-3317U at1.70GHz  (can be upgraded to i7-3517U at 1.9GHz Core )
Cpu Speed - 1700 Mhz
RAM - 4 GB DDR3 ( Expandable upto 8 GB )
SSD - 128 GB ( upgradable to 256 GB )

Physical Interfaces : 

  • DC - in
  • Line-Out / Microphone ( 3.5mm ) 
  • SDHC Card Slot 
  • USB 2.0
  • USB 3.0 (X1)
  • 2 in 1 SD/MMC Card Reader 
  • 720p HD (1.0 MegaPixel ) Camera
  • Stereo speakers, combo headphone/microphone jack


Wireless Interfaces :

  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • Wifi 802.11 b/g/n


Silent Features :

  • OneKey Recovery
  • AccuType Keyboard
  • Intelligent Touchpad
  • Lenovo Cloud Storage by SugarSync
  • Lenovo Companion
  • Lenovo Energy Management
  • Lenovo Motion Control
  • ComboJack
  • Ethernet


Now, Lets Discuss Highs And Lows :

Highs :

  • Superior quality IPS display
  • Top-notch keyboard 
  • Great Performance
  • Good touchpad


Lows :
  • No backlit keyboard 
  • Touch response is not up to the mark (in tablet view)
  • Battery is average 
  • Not fast gaming, lags sometimes in heavy games
  • Lacks 1080 HD screen
  • A little over priced


                                                               Conclusion : 
With Windows 8, which is also compatible with tablets, most of the makers are more or less willing to develop convertible laptops. All ultrabooks with Windows 8 share the same specification at press time, every Ultrabook featured the same base processor - hardware and design will be the differentiating factor for the next half year, and possibly longer. That means aesthetics, batteries, input device, and other intangibles will matter more than anything else.
If you see overall, its a great ultrabook with all the features in it a buyer needs, but if you don't want ultra-convertible laptops, then you want to consider others out there in the market.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Sony Vaio VPCEH36EN/B

Sony recently released it cheap but good performing E series laptop - VPCEH36EN/B. Its retail price in India is somewhere around Rs. 35,990. It is designed for smooth home everyday use. So lets the specifications first...

Specs :
Laptop Type - Everyday Use Laptop
Thickness - 31.3 - 36.8 mm
Weight - 2.7 kg
Operating System - Windows 7 Home Basic 64bit with Service Pack 1
Screen Size - 15.5 inches ( 1366 X 768 )
Screen Type - TFT color display ( Vaio Display) with LED backlight
Cpu Brand - Intel
Graphics Type - NVIDIA GeForce 410M GPU
Graphics Memory - 512 MB DDR3
Battery - Li-ion
Battery Life - 4-6 hrs

CPU Specs : 
Processor - Intel i3-2350M Processor 2.3 GHz ( with Intel HM65 Express Chipset and 3MB L3 cache )
RAM - 4 GB DDR3
HDD - 500 GB SATA

Physical Interfaces :

  • USB 2.0 (X4)
  • HDMI
  • Memory Stick Slot
  • SD Card Slot
  • Wireless - 802.11n IEEE
  • Bluetooth 3.0 wireless + HS
  • Intel HD Audio
  • Headphone port
  • 0.3 Mega Pixel Front Camera

Wireless Interfaces :

  • 802.11n IEEE
  • Bluetooth 3.0 wireless + HS


Silent Features :

  • Numeric Keypad
  • Easy To Use One Click ( QWA, ASSIST, VAIO )


Now Lets See Highs and Lows...

Highs :

  • Powerful processor
  • Excellent graphics with NVIDIA GeForce 
  • Memory stick slot
  • SD card slot
  • Good battery life 
  • Compact


Lows : 

  • No built-in Ethernet port
  • No Wifi
  • Outdated Bluetooth
  • No USB 3.0 
  • Camera is not so good


Conclusion :
Sony Vaio has always delivered stylish products with good performance. This one is another kind of the stylish and nice E series laptop. Although some of its features are "outdated", it still somehow manages to work well with it. Although it has Intel i3 and NVIDIA GeForce, it still behind in the race of Connections. It does not have Ethernet port, nor does it have USB 3.0. It still runs on Outdated USB 2.0. It does not have ability to connect to WiFi. However, if you does not want all these, it proves to high quality cheap laptop. It's touchpad works well, it's audio is just rocking, it's not too heavy in weight.
So, if high performance and latest technology matters it is seriously not a good choice for you, but if you want a "cheap" good performance and stylish laptop I would be strongly recommending you this one.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Acer S7-191-6640

At the Computex 2012, were launched some of the top class ultrabooks from some of the well known world class companies. One of those is Acer Aspire S7-191-6640,the 11-inch model, of the three models available in S7 series. The announcement came back in June and the release was made in last week of October. The Specifications of the same are as follows -

Specs : 
Laptop Type - Ultrabook
Thickness -  11.9mm
Weight - 1kg (approx)
Operating System - Windows 8 64-Bit
Screen Size (diagonally) - 11.6 (1920 X 1080)
Screen Type - LED, Backlit LCD
Display Type - LED-backlit HD with CineCrystal technology
Cpu Brand - Intel
Cpu Family - Ivy Bridge
Graphics Type - Intel HD 4000
Touch Technology - Capacitive Multi-Touch
Battery Life - 9 hrs ( as claimed by Acer )

CPU Specs :
Processor - Intel i5-3317U(3 MB Intel Smart Cache, 1.70 GHz with Turbo CORE Technology up to 2.8 GHz)
Cpu Speed - 1.75 GHz
RAM - 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
HDD - 128GB

Physical Interfaces :

  • Capacitive Touchscreen
  • Line-Out / Headphone (3.5mm)
  • HDMI (Micro)
  • SDHC Slot (Micro)
  • VGA
  • Thunderbolt
  • USB 3.0 (x2)
  • Back-lit Keyboard 
  • Webcam
  • Ethernet


Wireless Interfaces :

  • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/n
  • Bluetooth 4.0 + HS


Silent Features :

  • Have Acer's latest TwinAir cooling technology
  • AcerCloud
  • SSD's are arranged in RAID 0 configuration
  • USB to Ethernet adapter
  • Micro-HDMI to VGA


Now, lets see the Highs n Lows...

Highs - 

  • Fast I/O speed due to RAID 0 
  • Good Battery Life 
  • Very Light Weight
  • AcerCloud
  • TwinAir cooling technology
  • Gorilla Glass Touchscreen
  • Has Aluminium Lid 


Lows - 

  • Less Ports


Conclusion :
The only and the major problem with this ultrabook is that you are only going to get only two USB 3.0 and less ports and that paralysis this ultrabook, this all happens because of its too much thinness. If less ports are alright for you, then this is one of the high-end ultrabooks available in the market. Its RAID 0 configuration is just awesome and gives S7-191 a wonderful I/O speed. Acer's AcerCloud and TwinAir technologies are another great options to be considered while talking about the effectiveness of this ultrabook. The Gorilla Glass Touchscreen gives it a premium touch.
Although, the thinness is a problem for some, on the other hand it gives it the real beauty.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Dell XPS 12 Convertible

Windows 8 was recently launched worldwide, and PC makers have already started making PC's compatible to it. Dell XPS 12 is first of its kind for Windows 8. Today I'm gonna review Dell XPS 12 convertible operating on the brilliant Windows 8. So, lets get started...

Specs : 
Laptop Type - Ultrabook
Weight - 3.35 lbs
Operating System -  Windows 8
Screen Size (diagonally) - 12.5 inches Full HD ( 1920 X 1080 )
Screen Type - Widescreen
Display  Type - WLED capacitive touchscreen
Cpu Brand - Intel
Graphics Type - Intel HD 4000
Battery - 47 Whr

CPU Specs :
Processor - Intel 3rd Gen Core i7-3517U ( 4M cache, upto3.0 GHz
CPU Speed - 3.0 GHz
RAM - 8 GB DDR3
HDD - 256 GB

Physical Interfaces :
  • USB - 3.0 ( X2 )
  • Webcam - 1.3 Mp
  • Stereo Speakers 
  • Display port (Mini)
  • Headset i/f (Mic+Line)

Wireless Interfaces :
  • Bluetooth  3.0 


Silent Features :
  • Back lit Keyboard 
  • Intel Smart Connect 
  • Intel Wireless Display
  • Mic array

Now, lets have a look on the HIGHS n LOWS...

HIGHS:
  • Resurrect the flip-and-fold display
  • Comfortable Keyboard 
  • Excellent Touch pad
  • Powerful
  • Thin and Light
  • Flips into Multi-screen position

LOWS:
  • Battery is a little bit low 
  • Makes a better laptop than a tablet
  • Limited port selection

Conclusion: 
The XPS 12 Convertible's build and specs definitely seem impressive, but I have a doubt spending Rs.91000 on it!The Dell XPS 12 convertible provides  an Ultrabook specs and performance with Tablet functionality. Although you can use touch screen with keyboard and touch pad works well in Windows 8. It's really hard spending too hefty amount, when it doesn't satisfy as a slate-style tablet. If you're in love with the design, I'd suggest considering other options too, which actually doesn't carry heavy amount tag with them.

Monday, October 22, 2012

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Sunday, October 7, 2012

MacBook Air

We have seen various changes in the technology of computer and smartphone giant APPLE in the past few years. In the list, lies somewhere is MacBook Air. Available in 11 and 13 inches, it is priced at $999 or Rs. 68,000 (approx) and $1199 or Rs. 75,000 (approx) respectively. But does that delivers with that price tag ?? We will Find Out....

Specs :
Thickness - 0.3 - 1.7 cm
Weight - 1.08 kg AND 1.35 kgs
Operating System - Mac OS X
Screen Size (diagonally) - 11.6 inch (1366 X 768) AND 13.3 inch (1440 X 900)
Screen Type - High-Resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen dsplay with support for million of colors
Cpu Brand - Intel
Graphics Type - Intel HD 4000
Battery - 35 watt hr lithium polymer (in-built) AND 50watt (in-built)hr lithium polymer
Battery Life - 4-6 hrs

CPU Specs :
Processor - 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.6GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache AND 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache
RAM - 4 GB DDR3
Flash Stroage - 64 GB, 128GB (at $1099 or Rs.74,900)  AND 128GB, 256GB (at 1499 or Rs. 99,990)

Physical Interfaces :
  • Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps)
  • Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)
  • MagSafe 2 power port
  • * SD card slot is available in 13 inch 
  • Wireless - 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking
  • Bluetooth 4.0 wireless
  • AirPort
  • Audio - Stereo speakers
  • Omnidirectional microphone
  • Headphone port
  • Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone
  • Camera - 720p FaceTime HD Camera

Silent Features :
  • Multi-Touch trackpad
  • iCloud
  • Full Size, Backlit keyboard
  • Thunderbolt 
  • USB 3.0
  • OS X Mountain Lion + iLife

Now Lets See Highs and Lows...

Highs :
  • Lightweight and extremely thin design 3 lbs
  • Full size keyboard
  • Good Speed 
  • LED-Backlit displays high-resoulation for physical dimensions 
  • Long battery life under "normal" conditions
  • Innovative technology allows you to "share" DVD drive from networked computers (Windows or Mac)
  • SD Card Reader ( Only in 13 inch model )
  • Thunderbolt port provides the option of high speed peripherals as well as support for two external displays up to 2560x1600.

Lows : 
  • No built-in Ethernet port
  • Wireless only
  • No wired Ethernet for Facilities backups
  • No removable battery
  • Must be changed by Apple Certified Technician
  • No built-in DVD drive
  • Thin case does not allow for a larger internal hard 
  • Drive 80gb maximum
  • Lack of common ports and connectors 
  • Only 3 connectors available -  (a) USB port  (b) Headphone jack (c) Mini DVI port for connecting external display
  • Requires use of external devices for additional connections

Conclusion :
If you are looking for a lightweight and stylish notebooks and do not wish for future upgrades, I would strongly recommend you this one. The only difference between 11 inche $1,099 model is four gigs of memory, except the other model doubles its storage space. You also have a choice to 2Ghz dual-core Core i7 CPU, 8GB of RAM or a 512GB hard drive, but the bad thing is, this is only possible if you start with the more costlier $1,099 model. While on the other hand, in 13 inch $1,499 model is the same, except with storage of 256GB. As with the 11-inch model had you must buy the most costliest model, if you want to upgrade to 8GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD or that 2GHz Core i7 processor.
Although the Mac Air actually is defeated in some categories namely, display quality and port selection, it becomes the winner, in the categories that are most important to buyers: speed, longevity and comfortable design. 
To understand easily, if performance, connectivity and expansion are most of the requirements but size and weight do not matter much - a MacBook Pro would be the best choice. But if considering price tag, then MacAir would satisfy your needs.

Sony Vaio T Series 11

As already said by Sony..Vaio T series is for active indivisuals who are often on the go and who need top computing utility. The T series isn't like the superclass Z Series.. Vaio T Series is a good one, offering a perfect slim-downed computing experience with 3rd Generation Core i5 CPU. Today I'm gonna review Vaio T Series 11 or Model  STV11113FGS priced at 50,000 INR  (approx ). So Lets Get Started...

Specs :
Laptop Type - Ultrabook
Thickness -  20.9mm
Weight - 1.42 kg
Operating System -  Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Screen Size (diagonally) - 11.6 inches ( at 1366 X 768 pixel )
Scren Type - HD WLED
Display Type - TFT Colour Display (VAIO Display, LED Backlight)
Cpu Brand - Intel
Cpu Family - Ivy Bridge
Graphics Type - Intel HD Graphics 4000
Battery - VGP-BPS30 Lithium-ion 6-cell battery
Battery Life - approx 5-6 hrs

CPU Specs :
Processor - Intel Core i5-3317U Processor 1.70 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.60 GHz 1, 3 MB (L3 cache)
Cpu Speed - 1.6 Ghz
RAM - 4GB DDR3
HDD - 500 GB 4 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm) + SSD 32 GB 5

Physical Interfaces :
  • USB - Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port Type A Connector x 1, SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) with USB charge port Type A Connector x 1 
  • Headphone - Stereo, Mini Jack x 1 
  • HDMI Out x 1 
  • "Memory Stick Duo"("Memory Stick PRO" compatible, Not support for copyright protection)*7
  • SD memory card(SDHC, SDXC compatible, Not support for copyright protection)
  • Camera - 1.3 MP HD web camera powered by "Exmor for PC"
  • Audio - Intel High Definition Audio
  • Internal, Stereo Speaker
  • "Clear Phase", "xLoud" Audio Technology

Wireless Interfaces :
  • Bluetooth - Standard Version 4.0 + HS

Silent Features :
  • Rapid Wake
  • Eco Quick Resume 
  • USB charging function without booting up OS and ACadaptor plugged in 
  • Evernote for VAIO
  • VAIO gesture control
  • Magic-i Visual Effects
  • Remote Keyboard 
  • Anti-Theft Service

Now, The HIGHS n LOWS..


HIGHS :
  • Excellent Screen 
  • Amazing Colors
  • Clear Webcam
  • Speaker Provide good and loud sound 
  • Fast boot

LOWS:
  • No shortcuts to switch off screen
  • Responding is sometimes slow
  • Battery Back up is not good
  • No Erthnet

Conclusion: 
Sony Vaio T SVT11113FGS is one of the most affordable Ultrabooks in the market. It’s stylish, extra-compact, feature loaded, well-built, and the battery life is just superb. It is a one of the best laptops, having an amazing display, the sound quality is just perfect to suit the laptop, bluetooth 4.0 is one its best feature and the touchpad is very comfortable. Recommended for those for want a good quality 'UltraBook'  at less price !!

Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition

Dell has recently launched a range of Special  Edition Laptops desgined for multimedia and entertainment use, Dell Inspiron 15R is one of those. Priced At Rs.45000 (approx.), it is desgined for home purpose. But is that Worth It ?? Lets Find Out...

Specs :
  • Thickness - 35mm 
  • Weight - 2.7 kgs 
  • Operating System - Upto Windows 7 Professional
  • Screen Size (diagonally) - 15.6 inches (1366 X 768)
  • Screen Type - Full HD Display
  • Cpu Brand - Intel
  • Cpu Family - Ivy Bridge
  • Graphics Type - AMD Radeon HD 7730M/Intel HD Graphics 4000
  • GPU Memory - 2GB DDR3
  • Battery - Li-lon 6-Cell 48WHr
  • Battery Life - 3.50 hrs 

CPU Specs :
  • Processor - 3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3632QM processor (6M Cache, up to 3.2 GHz) 
  • RAM - upto 8GB DDR3
  • HHD - 1TB (SATA) + 32GB (SSD)

Physical Interfaces :
  • Optical Drive - Onboard tray-loading DVD+/-RW (standard) / Onboard Blu-Ray Combo (option) 
  • (3) USB 3.0 + (1) USB 3.0 PowerShare
  • RJ45 Ethernet
  • HDMI™ v1.4a
  • VGA
  • Headphone jack
  • Microphone jack
  • Kensington Security Lock
  • 8 in 1 Multimedia SD Card Reader 
  • Audio - Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio® 3 processing with Built-in digital microphone
  • Webcam - Native HD 1.0MP webcam with digital microphone


Wireless Interfaces :
  • Dell Wireless 1704 802.11n + Bluetooth 4.0 
  • Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230 + Bluetooth 4.0
  • Integrated Ethernet 10/100

Silent Features :
  • HyperThreading
  • GCN architectiure
  • A Trial Version Of McAfee
  • DataSade Local Backup
  • Stage Remote
  • XPS Viewer

Now, Lets Discuss Highs And Lows...

Highs -
  • Attractive Design
  • Customizable Color Lids
  • Skullcandy Speakers
  • Nice Boot Time 
  • Good Graphics
  • 1 TB HHD

Lows - 
  • Bulky/Heavy 
  • Very Short Battery Life
  • Sound Lacks Bass

Conclusion :
The Dell Inspiron 15R SE having a full HD display, Superb Skullcandy speakers and extravanza performance in a customizable 15-inch notebook.The Inspiron 15R Special Edition is a multimedia-notebook, if used, leaves an excellent impression in the sectors where it matters the most- a great display, well-designed input devices, and solid performance. For those whom Battery Life is not the most important sector, those must have a look at these all-rounder laptop. It handles all sector so easily and so efficiently,  and for those who have tried on it, they will love it more with time. And that's what counts !!

Acer V3-551G

Acer laptops have gained a well deserved reputation in today's crowded laptop computer market with a satisfaction for valur for money. Acer is know for its high end prices, making not a single point of disagrreatio in terms of quality, performance and product durability. Today, I'm gonna review Acer V3-551G gaming notebook. Priced at Rs.34,600, I bet anyone is not going to get a high-end gaming machine in this budget. Firstly, lets see the specifications...

Specs :
Laptop Type - Gaming Notebook
Thickness -  34mm
Weight - 2.58 kg
Operating System - Windows 7 Home Basic 64-Bit
Screen Size (diagonally) - 15.6 (1366 X 768)
Scren Type - Glossy
Display Type - LED-backlit high-definition widescreen with CineCrystal technology
Cpu Brand - AMD
Cpu Family - AMD VISION A8 APU
Graphics Type - AMD Radeon HD 7640G
GPU Memory - 2GB
Battery - 4400 mAh (Li-Ion)
Battery Life - 4-5 hrs

CPU Specs :
Processor - AMD A8 4500(4 MB L2 cache, 1.90 GHz Quad-Core with Turbo CORE Technology up to 2.80 GHz, DDR3 1600 MHz, 35 W)
Cpu Speed - 1900 MHz
RAM - 4GB DDR3 (Expandable upto 8GB DDR3)
HDD - SATA 500 GB

Physical Interfaces :

  • VGA (D-Sub)
  • HDMI
  • In-Built Mic
  • 1X USB 3.0
  • 2X USB 2.0
  • Ethernet
  • 8X DVD Burner
  • Memory Card Reader
  • Memory Stick
  • xD-Picture Card
  • Webcam - 1.3 MP
  • Audio - Speakers With Dobly Support

Wireless Interfaces :
  • Wi-Fi 802.11n
  • Bluetooth 4.0

Silent Features :
  • Touchpad with multigesture support and 2-finger scroll, pinch, rotate and flip
  • Digital media card reader
  • Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
  • Lock Slot
  • 4X Blu-ray Disc
  • External USB 56K modem

Now, lets see the Highs n Lows...

Highs - 


  • Low Cost Gaming Laptop
  • Good n Responsive Keypad
  • Nice Build Quality
  • Charges Fast
  • Good Processor
  • Excellent Graphic Card ( At This Price )


Lows - 

  • Bulky In Size 
  • Little Heavy
  • Fingerprint magnet, Because Of It's Shiny Surface!
  • Screen doesn't delivers what is expected 
  • During gaming, the left size of the laptop gets too hot, especially where the keyboard is.


Conclusion :
Overall a good gaming laptop. It delivers what is expected from it in this budget. If you are capable of shelling out up to Rs.40000 I would be defiantly recommending Lenovo Ideapad Z580 because it has a Ivy Bridge Processor and has a Nvidia 630M graphic card and has comparatively better battery life Acer. Acer's one of the advantage is that Graphic Cards are Crossfire enabled. Since it comes with Windows 7 Home Basic, I would recommend to upgrade it to Ultimate or Professional to make it much faster !!! Hence, Acer is a good gaming laptop at such a low price.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon


The latest to be added in Lenovo highly advanced business class Ultrabook X series is X1 Carbon. Lenovo launched ThinkPad X1 Carbon celebrating  20 yrs. Priced at $1349 in US and Rs.85000 in India, this is one of the top class business ultrabooks. Lets see the specifications :-

Specs :

  • Laptop Type - Ultraportable 
  • Thickness - 8mm
  • Weight - 1.36 kgs
  • Operating System - Upto Windows 7 Professional
  • Screen Size (diagonally) - 14 inches ( 1600 X 900 )
  • Screen Type - LED-Backlit LCD 
  • Battery - 45WH, Integrated, RapidCharge upto 80% in 35 mins  
  • Battery Life - Upto 8.2 hrs


CPU Specs : 

  • Processor - Intel 3rd Generation i5-3427U (1.80 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache, 1333Mhz FSB)    
  • Cpu Speed - 1700 Mhz
  • RAM - 4 GB DDR3L 1333MHz ( Expandable upto 8 GB )
  • Flash - 128 GB
  • SSD - 256 GB SATA3
  • Graphics Type - Intel HD 40 Graphics (Integrated)

Physical Interfaces : 

  •  Line-Out / Microphone ( 3.5mm ) 
  • Mini Displayport 
  • SDHC Card Slot 
  • USB 2.0
  • USB 3.0 
  • 4 in 1 SD Card Reader 
  • Audio - Dobly Home Theater v4
  • Webcam - 720p HD (1.3 MegaPixel )

Wireless Interfaces :

  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • 3G Optional
Anti-Slip and Light Weight, which means you
 can hold it from both your fingers 

Silent Features :

  • Fingerprint Reader 
  • Navigation - UltraNav TrackPoint and larger glass touchpad
  • System Update 4.0
  • Power/Password Manager 
  • SimpleTap
  • Rescue and Recovery 

Now, Lets Discuss Highs And Lows :

Highs : 
  • Excellent Keyboard 
  • Lightweight 
  • Durable Design
  • High-res screen with viewing angles 
  • Long Battery Life 
  • Great Webcam
  • Brilliantly Fast Charging Time 


Lows :

  • Etherget is only via a USB dongle 
  • Only one USB 3.0 port
  • Slower SDD than other Ultrabooks  
  • A little pricy


Conclusion : 
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is an Ultrabook providing complete business class experience with robust, carbon fibre-based body that suits best to business users. Although it has a 14 inches screen, having this too it is still very thin and light . It is a stellar business Ultrabook, coming with a high-res matte screen and long battery life in a slim and classic design. A few sacrifices like Ethernet and VGA were made to make it so thin, but I think it's worth it. If you want the best business Ultrabook, the ThinkPad X1 is worth the best.