Liebermann Computers Fake Quad-Core Laptop
Better known by many people as L Computers, Liebermann Computers has put up a new page for a too good to be true notebook with a Quad-Core CPU, and 12 hours of battery life.
Totally rediculous, but here are some details from their press release:
Based on Intel’s Quad-Core Processors and featuring all-round PCI-Xpress bus architecture, Liebermann showed off concept PC designs featuring design approaches to soon be integrated in its upcoming portable computing product line. The new blueprints, include the first keyboardless series laptop machines, replaced with a large secondary full-color and fully programmable high-resolution touch screen OLED display.
OLED-based virtual keyboards can be reconfigured as needed as a programmable high-resolution multi-function flat-panels.
Aside from next-generation PuRAM Solid State Drive Technologies largely improved in I/O and transfer speeds allied to record breaking low power consumption figures and extended long-term reliability, the new laptops may equally also feature new power sources like hot-swappable fuel cell batteries based on both hydrogen or methanol designs, providing up to 24 hours of continuing power and indefinite runs without any need for direct electrical recharging.
It is fun to dream, but you shouldn’t be trying to sell the dreams to people.
Everex StepNote LM7WE Review
Over at Laptop Magazine, they review a machine with a brand I don’t recognize.
If a tight budget has you thinking you’ll need to muddle through another six months before you can spring for a new laptop with a large widescreen display, meet the Everex StepNote LM7WE. For less than $600, you get a decent machine featuring a bright 15.4-inch screen and a processor good enough for everyday tasks like Web surfing and e-mail. There aren’t a lot of frills, but for the price you’ll hear no complaints from us. Well, maybe a few.
Some of the things they liked about the Everex StepNote LM7WE included its low price, 15.4 inch widescreen, and the included DVD burner. Some things that they were not as impressed with is the fact that the battery life is low with its standard batteries, some shrunken keys on a keyboard, and the lack of a FireWire port. In the end the sub-$600 machine comes in at three out of five. For a good comparision, check out the Dell E1505 on Digital Advisor.
Voodoo Envy u:909 Review
Laptop Magazine has a review up on the Voodoo Envy u:909, a 19 inch screen machine with a metallic paint job.
One look at the Envy u:909, and you know Voodoo means business. It weighs a taxing 16 pounds and at 19 x 13.7 x 2.1 inches is nearly as big as a side table. Opening the metallic painted cover reveals a titanic 19-inch widescreen. With such a large display there’s always a fear of damage, but this is the sturdiest 19-inch notebook we’ve held.
In the end they give the Envy u:909 a three and a half out of five. Just remember, if you are going Voodoo, you are going to pay a premium price. The configuration that the Laptop Magazine tested was $6,272 USD. I can get almost ten low end laptops for that price, or three mid/upper range machines.
If you are willing to sacrifice two inches to get some other features, Sony has a great machine, the VGN-AR190G, with a Blu-ray burner.
Vigor Atlantis Review
Laptop Magazine has a review up on the Vigor Atlantis, a big machine, with some interesting design features.
It’s not quite as imposing as the Voodoo Envy u:909, but at 18.7 x 13.5 x 1.9 inches and 14.8 pounds, the Vigor Atlantis is epically proportioned. While some gamers will love the giant SiN decal that adorns the lid, others will rightfully want a more demure decoration. Vigor also offers five different colors or four decals for those who want a less gaudy design. A quartet of quick-launch buttons is the only distraction from the full-sized soft-touch keyboard. The centerpiece is a 19-inch WSXGA (1680 x 1050) display with excellent color depth and enough brightness to allow gameplay in well-lit rooms.
The Vigor Atlantis earned itself a four out of five thanks to some great performance at 30% less cost than a similar machine by Voodoo.
Systemax Epic Review
With its 13″ widescreen display, many people would pass by the Systemax Epic, because its screen is too small or its exterior is too boring. Even Laptop Magazine as they reviewed the unit pointed out the styling.
In this era of sexy, sleek notebooks, the pricey Systemax Epic is a bit of a curiosity. Despite its silver casing and jet-black keyboard, it’s dangerously close to being downright generic-looking. Once we cracked the Epic open, however, we found a solid PC just waiting to be break out of its bland shell.
The 2GHz Intel Core Duo T2500 on the inside migh surprise you though as it speeds through most of the applications thrown at it. There are other issues with the Epic, other than the design though, including the integrated video card, and lack luster battery performance. Laptop Magazine gives the Systemax Epic a 2.5 out of 5, making it very average.
Samsung Q1 Review
TabletPCReviewSpot has a first look review of the Samsung Q1, an ultra-mobile personal computer, or UMPC.
They summarize the review in two paragraphs, saying:
I actually like it. You have to know what you’re getting with this type of device and understand the target market. While I believe the target for the Q1 is extremely narrow, for those who need a cost effective, highly portable slate Tablet PC, the Q1 is going to be a solid option.
For me, the UMPC would be an extravagance, a secondary display while I’m at my desk. It might also fill a few minor portable computing voids I have, at times when the Treo isn’t powerful enough and I want something smaller than my notebook. I don’t think it’s worth $1100 for someone like me though, unless your addiction to gadgets outweighs your concerns for fiscal responsibility.
I totally see where he is coming from, and I have not really seen the UMPC as something I currently want, but it really seems like a Star Trek device or something, and I like that direction. Something more powerful than a pocket PC, but smaller and lighter than a full on tablet. I can see this niche market growing exceptionally well, if they keep the prices of the machines down and work more on battery life and processing power.
ProStar PR9068-4A Review
Laptop Magazine has a review up on the ProStar PR9068-4A, a beast of a laptop, using an AMD processor.
With Intel’s splashy unveiling of its dual-core platform, it’s no surprise that other manufacturers are trying to ride the marketing wave by selling their own dual-core systems with rival chips from AMD. ProStar’s monster gaming rig, the 17-inch PR9068-4A, combines a powerful AMD dual-core processor with the top graphics solution on the market to create a seriously fast desktop replacement. Too bad this 13-pound behemoth doesn’t look nearly as good as it performs.
They give the ProStar a three and a half out of five, mostly due to the ugly design, but I think the battery life on the machine is absolutely horrible at a measly 1 hour and 16 minutes.
Evesham Voyager C720DC Review
TrustedReviews review the Evesham Voyager C720DC.
Specs wise, this is pretty no compromise machine. The CPU is a dual-core T2500, running at 2GHz, with 2MB of Level 2 cache. One GB of RAM is already supplied, which is a decent amount.
This Evesham Voyager C720DC notebook will give you as much resolution as you have any right to expect from a machine like this with a WUXGA display, or 1,920 x 1,200. This is a fantastic resolution to work with enabling you to have two A4 documents side by side at 100 per cent zoom and plenty of Windows on display at the same time. It’s the same resolution as Dell’s 24in screen but in a smaller 17in diagonal size that might be too much for those with less than perfect eyesight. If you wish you can drop down to a 1,680 x 1,050 resolution screen and save about £100 in the process. It’s easy to miss but there’s even a camera built into the chassis at the top, so you can video conference easily without cables.
In the end the machine earned a rating of eight out of ten, though its performance managed to snag a nine out of ten.
Acorn Computers Reborn
Coming back from the past is a well known company, Acorn Computers, and they are making a comeback.
The 80’s icon has jumped back into the personal computer space with a bunch of new laptops. The Solo Note, a small laptop with a 12.1 inch screen and a larger Solo Book with its 14 inch screen are among the product lines we will see released, as well as the Desk Note, a 15.4 inch machine, and the biggest of them all the 17 inch Desk Book.
Unfortunately, there really isn’t any other specifications on the machines at this point, but it is interesting to see Acorn come back and they are saying they plan on targetting everyone, from students to the enterprise.
Falcon Northwest FragBook TL-2 Review
Laptop Magazine reviews the FragBook TL-2 from Falcon Northwest.
At first glance, your eyes go directly to the distinctive falcon’s head logo on the front cover. Beyond that, it’s a basic box design. At 6.5 pounds and 15.5 x 11.8 x 2 inches, the FragBook TL-2 is completely manageable for occasional travel. The silver touchpad is wide and curves down at the bottom on each side, giving the system a sleek look. The buttons, on the other hand, are not sensitive enough; you have to press pretty hard to get a response. Furthermore, the paint job nearly obscures the icons that tell you what the buttons actually do. The same goes for the five blue indicator lights on the bottom front right. They seem to say, “something’s running, but we’re not going to tell you what.”
They give the $2,749 USD FragBook TL-2 a three and a half out of five thanks to its performance, paint job, and no dead pixel guarantee.
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