HP Envy 17


Technical Info
  • Intel Core i5 / i7 Processors
  • Up to 8GB DDR3 ram
  • 640GB HDD (Solid state drive options available)
  • 17.3'' HD Infinity LED Display
  • Blu-Ray and DVD-RW option
  • ATI Mobility Radeon 5850 with GDDR5 Vram
  • 6-cell Battery (with additional battery slice option)
  • 3x USB2.0, 1x USB3.0, HDMI out
  • 6.4 in x 10.8 in x 1.2 in
  • 3.44kg/7.58 lbs

Product Review
The Envy 17 is HP's desktop replacement laptop in the Envy series. With the 17's increase in size over the Envy 15, it allows for more powerful components and features including Core i7-820QM quad core processor, slot loaded Blu-Ray drive, and the ATI Mobility Radeon 5850 graphics card.

Other notable components include up to 8GB ram, a USB 3.0 port, and an edgeless high definition LED display. Even with all these powerful components the Envy 17 weighs in at 7.58lbs which is just below the average weight for similar 17'' laptop. The Envy 17 is a premium desktop replacement laptop aimed at those looking for a multimedia powerhouse and those who are looking for...read more

ASUS A52F-X3 15.6-Inch Laptop


Technical Info
  • 2.26 Ghz Intel Core i3-350M
  • 4GB DDR3 RAM
  • 8GB Max
  • Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
  • 320GB Hard Drive
  • Intel HD Graphics
  • 15.6-inch HD Display
  • Wireless 802.11bgn
  • HDMI port
  • Palm-proof technology
  • 6-cell battery
  • 5.8 pounds

Product Review

The ASUS A52F-X3 is one of Asus's latest desktop replacement laptop model to hit the market. With a full-set of features and a full size, this model is extremely competent and not to mention very comfortable to use.

The 4GB of DDR3 RAM and the Intel i3 processor provides a breezy computing experience even for the discerning laptop user. It is designed to run variety of resource hungry applications without a glitch. If the existing specs proves to be insufficient (which is highly unlikely), you can opt to upgrade the RAM to a whopping 8GB. One of the biggest selling point of the ASUS A52F-X3 would be its ...read more

Toshiba Mini NB255-N245 Netbook

Technical Info
  • 10.1-inch backlit screen
  • Intel Atom N455 1.66Ghz
  • 160GB Hard Drive
  • 1GB DDR2 RAM
  • Intel GMA 3150
  • Wireless N Wi-fi
  • USB Sleep and Charge
  • 8.5 Hours battery Life
  • 6-cell Battery
  • 2.8 pounds
  • 3 USB Ports, VGA Output
  • Memory cad reader

Product Review

At a glance, the Toshiba Mini instantly stands out from the crown with its exterior matte finish that is rarely found on other netbook models. Other than looking really good, the Toshiba is also very comfortable to use. To date, it has one of the most comfortable netbook keyboards.

Despite having a range of great features and specs, the Toshiba Mini NB255-N245 is topped off with a very competitive price tag that will prove to be irresistible. Its slim design, light weight and 8 hours of battery life will also prove to be a hot selling point. Above all this model has a ...read more

HP Mini 110-1050NR Netbook

Technical Info
  • Intel Atom N270 1.6Ghz
  • Windows XP Home Edition
  • 1GB DDR2 RAM
  • 10.1-inch Screen
  • Anti Glare Display
  • 160GB Hard drive
  • 802.11b/g wi-fi
  • Intel GMA 950 Graphics
  • 6-cell Battery
  • 2.89 pounds

Product Review

Among the many netbook models that are on sale on the market, I have always been very taken with the HP mini series, probably due to its very subdued design. With looks aside, the HP Mini netbook also has been very popular because of their value for money.

The HP Mini 110-1050NR for instance is perfect for those who are looking for a stylish and well priced netbook for some basic computing needs. The set of specs above would be more than enough for surfing the web, watching movies and checking emails. Most importantly, this netbook has a...read more

Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 15.6-inch Laptop


Technical Info
  • 15.6-inch Display
  • 2.2Ghz AMD V120 Processor
  • 250GB Hard Drive
  • 3GB DDR3 RAM
  • ATI Radeon HD 4250 Graphics
  • 8x DVD Drive
  • Memory Card Reader
  • 8x DVD Drive
  • Wireless N wi-fi
  • Multi gesture track pad
  • 6-cell battery
  • 3 USB ports
  • HDTV Output
  • Window 7 Home Premium

Product Review

Despite its affordability, the Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 performs and works like an expensive high-end laptop mode. This is probably due to its many features and of course, its very competent set of specs.

The 15.6-inch model is designed for consumers who are looking for powerful and full-featured laptop model. It would make a perfect desktop replacement model thanks to its full size. Most important of all, the Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 comes with an array of very interesting...read more

Asus U43JC Bamboo

Technical Info
  • Bamboo-Accented Laptop
  • Intel Core i5 CPU
  • DDR3 RAM
  • SATA HDD
  • Intel UMA Graphics
  • Intel Wireless Display
  • Built-in Webcam (.3MP)
  • 5-in-1 Card Reader
  • 802.11b/g/n WiFi
  • Facial Recognition
  • Windows 7 Home Premium

Product Review

The Asus U43JC is one of two bamboo-accented laptops (U43F, U43JC) released in summer 2010. It trades in the U43F’s third-party graphics module for a conventional Intel UMA graphics module. However, it gains access to Intel Wireless Display technology, which allows it to stream HD content to a compatible HDTV set.

Like its counterpart, the Asus U43JC operates on the Windows 7 OS and features an Intel Core 450M processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, and a 640GB HDD. It’s more geared for business purposes and multimedia streaming; gaming is a possibility, but it’s ...read more

Toshiba Libretto W105-L251 Dual Touchscreen Laptop

Technical Info
  • Two 7-inch multi-touch screen.
  • 1.2Ghz Intel U5400 Processor
  • 64GB Solid State Hard drive
  • 2GB DDR3 RAM
  • Wireless-n Wi-fi
  • Bluetooth 2.1
  • HD Webcam
  • Memory Card Reader
  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • 8-cell battery
  • 1.8 pounds

Product Review

The Toshiba Libretto W105-L251 is definitely a must-consider for all those who are thinking of getting an Apple iPad. It may be a little more expensive than usual but I say it is definitely worth every penny for those who have a couple of bucks to spare.

For starters the Libretto has two touch screens that is definitely head turner wherever you bring it. Reading books and magazines on these two screen also feel's way more natural than on a single screen. Another major advantage of this dual-screen laptop is that it runs on Windows 7 that makes it so much easier to use for those of us who are already on the windows plat form. Most impressively, this touch-screen laptop has a...read more