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The A600 all-in-one has arrived. Desktops will never be the same. The IdeaCentre™ A600 all-in-one desktop system combines the power of a traditional tower PC with the style and simplicity of a television. You can have it all – powerful computing performance, easy set up, space-saving design and high-definition multimedia. And it’s all presented in one very slim, attractive and amazingly competitively-priced package.With a 21.5″ Full HD screen, a single power cord and an impressive range of digital entertainment features, it’s as much at home your living room as it is in your home office. Beautifully simple The premier IdeaCentre A600 all-in-one desktop is sleek, powerful and stylish. This sassy little number artfully fuses form and function and looks perfectly at home anywhere in your house. The world’s slimmest all-in-one PC.* Its slim, clutter-free design makes it the envy of all other desktops. (*Measured at its thinnest point.) Simple set-up. A single power cable is all it takes to set up this all-in-one desktop. No more messy VGA cables or confusing tangle of power cords. Greater flexibility. The A600 is designed with an adjustable base for comfortable viewing.

Powerful desktop computing Intel® Core™ 2 Duo mobile processors. Run multiple applications simultaneously without bogging your system down. You’ll also enjoy outstanding performance for multimedia applications like playing HD video or encoding DVDs. High performance graphics. Enjoy games with the latest visual effects thanks to the installed ATI Mobility Radeon™ graphics card* which supports DirectX 10 and Shader Model 4 for the latest gaming effects. (*select models). With DDR3 memory installed, you’ll benefit from faster multi-tasking and more responsive application performance. Compress and open large documents more easily and enjoy smoother, more realistic, responsive gaming. Large storage capacity allows you to store and access more movies, music, games and other files with massively increased storage capacities.

Intuitive controls 4-in-1 Remote Control (optional) VOIP handset Use the remote as a telephone to make and receive voice-over-IP internet phone calls.* Air mouse Use the remote to control the on-screen pointer as an alternate to a standard mouse. Motion Drive Games Control on-screen objects with the remote for an interactive and fun gaming experience.** Use the direction pad keys like a normal gamepad. Media Center Remote Navigate TV programs*** and movies. Enjoy music, pictures, videos and TV with your remote. Watch and record TV with your remote.

4-in-1 Remote is an optional feature not available on all models. * To make VOIP calls users need to install commonly available VOIP software from a 3rd party. ** Motion Drive function requires installation of supporting games. Some models include a pack of 4 games with motion-drive support. *** TV tuner is an optional feature not available on all models.

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]]> http://www.cpu-plaza.com/dekstops/lenovo-ideacentre-a600.html/feed 0 http://www.cpu-plaza.com/notebook/macbook-pro-17-inch.html http://www.cpu-plaza.com/notebook/macbook-pro-17-inch.html#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:14:33 +0000 http://www.cpu-plaza.com/?p=170 The 17-inch MacBook Pro continues to feature dual video cards: the Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT with 512MB of dedicated memory, and the lesser-performing Nvidia GeForce 9400M which shares 256MB of system memory; you can easily switch between them to get better performance or battery life, respectively, although switching requires you to log out and then log back in.

You still get a 1,066MHz front side bus, 4GB of 1,066MHz DDR3 memory (upgradeable to 8GB), an 8x slot-loading SuperDrive, Gigabit Ethernet, three USB 2.0 ports, a single FireWire 800 port, AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (supporting 802.11n draft and 802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), an iSight camera, a backlit keyboard, and separate audio input and output jacks (each of which auto-switches between optical-digital and analog). The MacBook Pro also includes built-in stereo speakers, a mono microphone, Apple’s MagSafe power jack, and a Kensington lock slot. All ports are located on the left-hand side of the laptop, with the optical drive slot on the right.

As with all current MacBook Pro models, the 17-inch model features Apple’s large, multi-touch trackpad. The trackpad makes multi-touch gestures easy-and fun-to use, although it requires an adjustment period for people used to a traditional trackpad with separate buttons. The physical click, which requires you to depress the entire trackpad, feels especially odd. Even after using a recent 13-inch MacBook with a similar trackpad for several months, I prefer the touch-sensitive-tap approach, which you can enable in Trackpad preferences.

The MacBook Pro’s Mini DisplayPort jack supports VGA, DVI, and dual-link DVI video output using the appropriate adapter. Unfortunately, no video adapters are included, not even the basic DVI version, which will cost you another $29. Similarly, you can use an Apple Remote with the 17-inch MacBook Pro, but you have to pony up another $19 to get it. These omissions feel cheap given the price you’re paying for the computer.

The 17-inch model retains the same dimensions as its short-lived predecessor: 15.5 inches wide, 10.5 inches deep, just under an inch thick, and 6.6 pounds. And unlike its 15-inch siblings, which now feature an SD-memory-card slot, the latest 17-inch MacBook Pro keeps the popular-with-pros ExpressCard/34 slot, making it the only Mac laptop with such expandability.

1. Internet access required, sold separately.
2. Wireless access point required and Internet service required, not included. Availability of public wireless access points limited.
3. HD content required to view HD images.
4. Internet access required. First 60 days included; subscription required for live updates afterward.
5. Battery will vary depending on the product model, configuration, loaded applications, features, use, wireless functionality (including the wireless functionality) and power management settings. Maximum capacity of battery will naturally decrease with time and usage.
6. Actual speeds may vary. Don’t copy copyright-protected materials. Double-layer discs can store more data than single layer discs. Double-layer discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with many existing single-layer DVD drives and players. Note that DVD-RAM can’t read or write to 2.6GB single sided/5.2GB double sided V 1.0 media.
7. Includes year (from date of purchase) of hardware tech support; year of limited software support with product registration (30 days without registration); support avail. only for software preinstalled by HP.

ASUS G51Vx-X3A gaming laptopa

General

• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
• Width 14.8 in
• Depth 10.4 in
• Height 1.6 in
• Weight 7.3 lbs
• Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.), Gaming laptop
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth

Processor

• Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 / 2.53 GHz
• Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit Computing Yes
• Data Bus Speed 1066 MHz
• Chipset Type Mobile Intel PM45 Express

Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 3 MB

RAM

• Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM – 800 MHz
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin

Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 320 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 7200 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW / DVD-RAM – Integrated

Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

Card Reader

• Card reader type 8 in 1 card reader
• Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro

Display

• Display Type 15.6 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features LED-backlit, Zero Bright Dot

Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M
• Video Memory 1 GB DDR3 VRAM

Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio output compliant standards Dolby Home Theater
• Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers
• Audio Input Microphone

Notebook Camera

• Camera Type Integrated
• Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel

Input Device(s)

• Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
• Features Backlighting, Built-in numeric keyboard

Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory – SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard
• Interfaces 1 x Microphone – Input – Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones – Output – Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio – SPDIF output/headphones – Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 4 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – RJ-45, 1 x Display / video – HDMI – 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x Storage – eSATA – 7 pin external Serial ATA

Power

• Power device form factor External

Battery

• Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1
• Battery capacity 4800 mAh

Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
• Software Drivers & Utilities

Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 2 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty – 2 years, Accidental damage coverage – 1 year

Design

Measuring 16.0 x 12.6 x 2.1 inches and starting at 11.6 pounds (depending on your configuration), the M17x is the type of notebook that requires a hernia belt just to lift off a desk. But that just means there’s more to love. With a case made of anodized aluminum, this notebook looks and feels as tough as the Batmobile. Two speakers on the front of the computer have a sports car look, and each has a honeycomb grill that reminds us of the body armor in Crysis.

Our system had a matte Space Black finish, but it’s also available in Lunar Silver and Nebular Red. There aren’t any visible screws anywhere but on the customized name plate, which resides on the underbelly of the beast. Like a personal rave, Alienware managed to cram customizable lights in several places, including the Alienware logo below the 17-inch, 1920 x 1200-pixel resolution display, along the touchpad, under the keyboard, on the Alienware head-shaped power button, and even on the back of the lid.

Our biggest beef with the M17x’s industrial design is its lid. It feels like the hinge isn’t strong enough to last through thousands of openings and closings. When you flick it lightly, the lid bounces back and forth a bit—a testament to its weight.  We would have preferred a much sturdier hinge that stretched the breadth of the computer’s underside to ensure lifelong sturdiness.

Keyboard and Trackpad

The M17x’s keyboard is massive and solid. The keys don’t have any flex to them, so it’s as if you’re typing on a legitimate desktop keyboard. As with Alienware’s previous desktop replacement systems, there’s a full number pad, too, which means you can store all of your macros in games such as World of Warcraft. As mentioned above, you can tweak the keyboard’s backlight colors, and Alienware even lets you adjust the keyboard by region. So, for example, you can have the far left of your keyboard glow blue, the middle-left glow red, the middle-right glow orange, and the far right glow green. It’s a really cool snow-cone-looking effect, but one many will probably pass up for fear of making their keyboard look like a clown’s wig.

Above the keyboard are soft-touch buttons for ejecting Blu-ray discs, full media controls for skip and play/pause, volume controls, a wireless launch button, and quick-launch buttons for the system’s AlienFusion control panel (one for controlling lights and another for its power-tweaking Stealth Mode).

The touchpad on the M17x is large and flush with the wrist rest, except for a small glowing border; its honeycomb texture allows for swift finger glides across the surface. The two touchpad buttons offered good feedback, but if you’re playing a first person shooter you’ll want to resort to a full gaming mouse for quicker button presses.

Ports and Webcam

The M17x has an assortment of ports, but some are awkwardly placed. On the left side of the unit are: HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, two USB 2.0, eSATA, DisplayPort, FireWire, and a Kensington lock slot. The right side has two additional USB 2.0 ports, an 8-in-1 memory card reader, and an ExpressCard/54 slot. The mic, line-in, and line-out jacks are placed on the back right side, which means that you’ll have to run your headphones around the computer; we prefer these to be on the front of the chassis. The charging port is conveniently placed on the back of the M17x.

The webcam was satisfactory for video chatting during our Skype tests, but we found the colors to be a little oversaturated, and were told that our face could be a bit brighter. There was a bit of motion blur during quick movements, like when we waved our hands around, but the quality was good overall.

Display and Speakers

The M17x has a large 17-inch display with a flushed glass plate that covers the entire surface. It sports a crisp, 1920 x 1200 high-definition resolution for both a killer movie watching and gaming experience. The high-gloss finish resulted in a fair amount of glare, so you’ll want to hold off on playing games or watching movies until you dim the lights.

The speakers on the M17x were some of the best we’ve heard on a notebook. They were loud and crisp, allowing us to clearly hear our commander’s voice belting out commands in Call of Duty: World at War, along with the click-clacking of footsteps around us. They’re also loud enough to fill a small room with music. When we streamed the New Country station from Slacker Radio, the audio didn’t distort at high volumes, and the guitars in Kenny Chesney’s “I’m Alive” sounded in balance with his voice.

We watched an episode of Heroes on the M17x and found that the playback was very good at the display’s full 1200p resolution. We did notice, however, that the Blu-ray looked a bit grainy, and there were a few hints of artifacts when we looked closely at the edges of a house against a blue sky. Sitting back in our chair, though, these were barely noticeable; an action scene of two of the main characters running from a police officer played back smoothly, voices stayed in sync, the audio was clear of any popping, and we didn’t experience any frame stuttering.

Featured Options:

• Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz
• Single NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M, 1GB
• 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
• 250GB 7,200RPM w/ Free Fall Protection
• Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound
• AlienFX® Illuminated Keyboard

Dimensions: (W)16.1″ (D)12.6″ (H)2.1″

Specifications

Intel Core 2 Quad (E7500) 2.93GHz 3MB (L2 Cache), 1066MHz; Intel G45 Express; 4096MB (up to 8192MB) 1066/1333MHz DDR3 RAM; 750GB (1 x 750GB) Serial ATA Hard Drive; 23in 1920×1080 Pixel touchscreen display; contrast ratio: 1,000:1 (Static), Aspect Ratio: 16:9; Response time: 5ms; Optical Drive Type: DVD-RW; Wireless Keyboard; Wireless Mouse; 6x USB 2.0 (2 Front, 4 Rear), eSATA, RJ-45, Hi Definition Headphone Port, Microphone In; 3D Speakers; Wired Network; Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps Integrated; ATI Radeon HD 4530-MXM 512MB DDR2; DVB TV Tuner; Microsoft Windows7 Home Premium; 250W; 570×84.6×484mm