Asus F9S Review: Good 12,1 inches Notebook

Posted by newbie Saturday, February 9, 2008 0 comments
Asus F9S
12,1 inches class notebook till now identical with limited performance and facility. This because its small measure (difficult to be added by various facility) so that targeted to mobile user (which don’t require complete feature notebook).

But that’s image a few incompatible with the presence of Asus F9S. As a 12,1 inches class notebook, the facility and performance of this notebook equal with upper class notebook. The most important is the usage of stand alone graphic card, nVidia GeForce 8400GM. This graphic card it is indeed including low-end class, but at least has better performance than onboard graphic card which applied by majority of 12,1 inches class notebook and also 14-15 inches. In left side, you also will find HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port which usually available in multimedia class notebook. HDMI functioning to connects notebook to TV or projector to send high definition film.

This notebook performance is provable because the usage of Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2,2 GHz) processor with 2GB memory. This combination easily finalizes all tests which we did, even with special time notes among all notebooks which tested. In everyday usage, this notebook also works fine when implementing Windows Vista Home Premium. Need to be noted if notebook specification which we tested is above the standards (standard Asus F9S applies Intel T7300 and 1GB memory), but the test which we do at least shows big ability which offered by this notebook.

Talks about the usage, this notebook successfully make me feel comfort when using it. When I try to typing, the keyboard is felt pleasant, nor felt hot though applied in long time. Little detail but important has been thought by Asus, like indicator lamp that is turn on when Wi-Fi mode is active, and the indicator at screen which shows the level of volume, brightness, and other parameter. Its fingerprint scanner which far placed in under right side also minimizes the possibility to touch by hand accidentally.

Asus F9S Review
Price Range: $1499
Specs:
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2,2 GHz, 4MB cache, FSB 800Mhz)
- RAM: 2GB, DDR2
- Chipset: Intel GM965
- Graphic Card: nVidia GeForce 8400M G
- Harddisk: 160 GB
- Optical Drive: DVD±R DL
- Screen: 12,1 inches, 1280x800 pixel
- Soundcard: Realtek ALC660, HD-Audio
- Battery: 7800/2400 mAh
- Dimension: 31 x 27,3 x 3,9 cm
- Weight: 2,02 kg
- Feature: WiFi, Bluetooth, card reader, USB (3 port), FireWire, 1,3MP webcam, Express Card, HDMI, Fingerprint Scanner

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NEC Powermate P5000 Review: Hybrid Computer from NEC

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NEC Powermate P5000
If desktop PC felt crowded your desk, hence this NEC Powermate is the way out. Built with space-saving concept, all of PC components - starts from processor, memory, harddisk, until DVD Writer - assembled in LCD screen backside. In the result, area required by this PC more or less same as ordinary 17 inches LCD monitor. Of course you still requiring addition space for keyboard and mouse, but it won’t hold your back. Because both peripherals equipped with Bluetooth connection.

This space-saving PC concept is not a new innovation, because Apple has done it with iMac, what followed by Gateway One and Dell XPS One. The different is Powermate P5000 built from the combination of notebook and desktop component. Its processor is using AMD notebook version processor, Turion X2 TL-52 (1,6GHz). This processor job supported by 1GB DDR memory, ATi Radeon X1200 onboard graphic chip, harddisk 200GB.

Just like a notebook, Powermate P5000 is also equipped by WiFi connection so can connected to wireless network in your home. Added by the connection to keyboard and mouse using Bluetooth, this practical device only requires power cable to operate. This according to one-cable operation concept which trying to be presented by NEC. Powermate P5000 is designed by placing forward its personal side and portability at the same time. Mean this device can be brought easily within doors to browsing internet, looks on film, or listens music. The excellence of this concept supported by white nuance design which sweetening the home design.

Talks about design, you maybe agree that Powermate P5000 has unique and futuristic display. No wonder if Good Design Japan institute gives special award for this device.

NEC Powermate P5000 Review
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Samsung Serenata Review: Unique Concept Music Phone

Posted by newbie Thursday, February 7, 2008 0 comments
Samsung Serenata
Phone with unique design, frequently times invites amazed from the people. Just take a look at this Samsung phone, collaborated with famous fashion factory: Bang & Olufsen, it’s called “Serenata”. The unique form is designed by well-known designer: David Lewis. “Serenata” structure does not look like regularly phone, but similar with digital music player. Without keypad and QWERTY keyboard, the only navigation button is in the form of wheel button plus back, cancel, call and end call.

The formation of access menu button and it screen is also unusual. The active matrix type LCD with touchscreen technology and 262.000 color depth is placed under the navigation button. Below the button of ‘context’ Music and More. Moreover, Serenata back folder when shifted decorated by earphone system with Hi-Fi stereo quality, similar with Samsung i450. Its sound quality is very good, without distortion effect even volume is in maximum position. It’s because this speaker system is armed by “ICEPower amplification” which has been patented by ‘Bang & Olufsen’.

To differentiate its two functions, Serenata presents special display effect. Red light indicates ‘music’ modus is on. Whereas the blue color is a sign of ‘Phone’ mode is activated. Support of ‘BeoPlayer’ software enables Serenata to access and organizes music file in PC to be transferred to this handset.

High-speed data transfer can be enjoyed via 3G/HSDPA line, which come alongside with GPRS technology. Unhappily, Serenata not equipped with camera.

Storage space for various music file and data entrusted to 4GB internal memory, without addition slot of memory card. While for its connectivity with other peripheral, Serenata relies on Bluetooth v2.0 (A2DP) plus USB 2.0 data cable.

Samsung Serenata Review
Specs:
- Screen: TFT Touchscreen, 256K colors (240 x 240 pixels, 2.26 inches)
- Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email
- Internal memory: 4 GB
- Connectivity: GPRS, 3G, Bluetooth v2.0 (A2DP), USB 2.0
- Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML
- Audio File: MP3/AAC/WMA
- Network: 2G Network GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900, 3G Network, HSDPA 2100
- Dimension: 109.5 x 63 x 19.7 mm
- Weight: 136 g
- Battery: Li-Ion 1000 mAh
- Feature: Scheduler, Built-in handsfree, Voice memo, Currency converter, World time

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Motorola W510 Review: Motorola Family Clamshell

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Motorola W510
Fashion element still become the main target of phone vendors in designing its new product, one of them is Motorola. Through its newest products: W510, this America manufacturer returns to fill phone shops display with concept which tend to drags on, stylist and has complete feature.

The appearance is definitely not far different with RAZR RIZR series. But this time, W510 present as middle-end phone but remain to offers various great feature in its class.

Its physical display imitates ‘MOTOKRZR’ concept, with typical characteristic of flat keypad formation with laser technology, which is attractive enough. It’s similar with RAZR Motorola characteristic. Material applied is also similar, that is thin metal collaborated with rubber material as each keypad separator.

The dint and posture is also similar with former phones. Its fold folder underside is thicker compared to other sides. But for the dimension, W510 cannot compete with the greatness of true RAZR phone family, which so popular because it slim body. Moreover if compared to ‘Ultra ' Edition’ series, the product of Samsung.

Like mostly fold phone, Motorola W510 also pins two screens as its display. For inside, it screen is used TFT LCD type with 262 thousand colors. This active matrix come up nice in 1,9 inch screen.

The presents ‘SCREEN3’ technology can bring new atmosphere in Motorola W510 screen display. Online information comes up great, starts from criminal news to weather information.

Happily, Motorola W510 figures in a real flexible shortcut menu choice. It means, this buttons not only paired for one certain function, but can be arranged according to requirement. Correct placing in navigation button is facilitates in usage.

Motorola W510 carries java midp 2.0 technology. So, several of software is enabled to add. Unhappily, multitasking system do not work well in W510. The example, when the music player application is operated. We cannot open other application at the same time.

Besides the design and interface which gets little touch, Motorola W510 is armed by 1,3 megapixel camera with 8x zooming ability. The performance is also noted so-so.

Unhappily, the camera performance facility does not be provided by W510. For example, light setting modus, exposure, effect and even flash lamp. So altogether are completely automatic. Compares it camera phones from Sony Ericsson or Samsung which rich of this facility.

Music player which planted to W510 is a java application. It can support MP3, AAC+ and AMR format. Not like Sony Ericsson ‘Walkman’ music player, ‘Digital Audio Player’ of W510 does not equipped by equalizer choice.

Motorola W510 Review
Price range: $160 - $210
Specs:
- Screen: TFT, 256K colors (176 x 220 pixels, 1.9 inches)
- Camera: 1.3 MP, 1280 x 1024 pixels, video
- Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
- Internal memory: 20 Mbs Memory
- External memory: microSD (TransFlash)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, EDGE class 12, USB, GPRS Class 12,
- Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML
- Audio File: MP3/AAC/AAC+ player
- Network: 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- Dimension: 99 x 46 x 17.5 mm
- Weight: 107 g
- Battery: Li-Ion 880 mAh
- Feature: Java MIDP 2.0, T9, Organizer, Calculator, Built-in handsfree, Voice memo, Games, Bluetooth A2DP

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Sony Ericsson W830i Review: Walkman Phone without 3G

Posted by newbie Wednesday, February 6, 2008 0 comments
Sony Ericsson W830i
For you who don’t need 3G technology at Walkman phone, Sony Ericsson has the answer, please welcome Sony Ericsson W830i.

W830i has the same form with W850i. Even if it is looks in a flash, you will be suppose these two products are identical. In designs side there is no difference in both phones. Same dimension, same form and also same button layout. But lets deeply looks for found the difference.

Main screen is located in the top side. Because have slider form hence its measure can remain to big. TFT display type with 262.144 colors depth applied as appearance support. Of course it’s less bright compared to other newest Nokia N series screen, but enough to be come up luxuriant.

As does in W850i, the only one problem is laying in the navigation button. Tip of button is made to be small and transparent, so the light released by LED lamp can be seen. But its hardly displease to use.

This phone supported by ARM 9 processor with clock speed 209 MHz. System didn’t lose the acceleration when applied for multitasking job.

For a W series phone from Sony Ericsson, W830i of course relies on its music element as main feature. Unhappily, external speaker which placed in backside of phone make output audio released by W830i are less maximum.

There is no stereo effect or other good things, except of course is heard enough boisterous. But to enjoy the truly quality from this music player you can apply figures in headset.

If less balmily with ‘earbud headset’ type, you can use your 3.5 mm headset because Sony Ericsson provides compatible connector.

2 megapixel digital camera is the only camera which you able to get in W830i. Its performance doesn’t fail with W850i camera. Equipped with camera flash, this camera also can make a picture in indoor even the result is less goodly if compared to xenon flash.

This phone has been equipped with java MIDP 2.0 technology. Thereby this phone is flexible enough to be added by other supporter features.

Include game and a number of applications which relating to entertainment. But actually the available application is already interesting enough.

Bluetooth A2DP connection and data cable port giving enough facilities in connecting this phone with other peripheral. Its performance is very good. There is no meaning resistance, including when applied to transfers data from PC to phone and on the contrary.

For you who not apply 3G technology, W830i is the correct music phone. Besides the price far cheaper compared to W850i, the features is not far different with its predecessor.

Sony Ericsson W830i Review
Price range: $245
Specs:
- Screen: 262k TFT Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)
- Camera: 2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels, video(CIF), flash; secondary CIF video call camera
- Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
- Internal memory: 16 Mbs Memory
- External memory: 512 Mbytes Memory Stick PRO Duo™
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, EDGE, Fast Port, GPRS, Infra Red, Synchronisation PC USB
- Browser: Access NetFront™ Web Browser
- Audio File: MP3/M4A/AAC/eAAC+/WMA player
- Network: Tri Band Technology (GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
- Dimension: 98 x 47 x 21 mm
- Weight: 116 g
- Feature: 4 x Digital Zoom, Photo Light, Macromedia Flash Lite™, SVG Tiny 1.1, VideoDJ™, PlayNow™, TrackID™, Mega Bass™, Melody Composer, Modem, RSS Feeds

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