ASUS S56CA-DH51 Full Specifications and Price, The ASUS S56CA-DH51 is a Windows 8 Ultrabook that's ready for some multimedia fun. It sports a sleek design with an aluminum lid and deck, a fast Core i5 processor and SonicMaster-powered speakers for some audio oomph. Plus, the 24GB SSD lets you get back to enjoying those Windows 8 apps almost as soon as you open the lid. With a price of $649, is this the 15-inch Windows 8 machine to get?
The S56CA-DH51's lid is made of handsome brushed black aluminum with a silver ASUS logo in the center. The lid always felt cool in our hands, but attracted a fair amount of fingerprints. The deck is made of silver brushed aluminum and, like the top of the lid, felt cool to the touch. Black plastic covers the bottom of the laptop.
The power button sits in the top left hand corner. The area around the keyboard is sunken, so the keys sit a few millimeters lower than the power button and the touchpad. Six indicator lights are on the left side of the lip.
At 14.96 x 10.47 x 0.83 inches, the ASUS S56CA is slimmer but wider than the Acer Aspire V5-571-6869, which measures 15 x 10 x 0.9 inches. At 5 pounds, the ASUS is just an ounce lighter than the 5.1-pound Acer. Overall, this is fairly thin and light machine for a 15-inch notebook.
The S56CA wields a low-voltage 1.7-GHz Intel Core i5-3317U processor, 6GB of RAM and a 750GB 5,400-rpm hard drive paired with a 24GB SanDisk SSD. It earned a PCMark 7 score of 3,130, which easily tops the 2,576 category average as well as the Acer Aspire V5-571-6869's mark of 2,417. The V5-571-6869 has the same processor, RAM and a smaller 500GB hard drive that spins at 5,400 rpm.
- Pros: Slim design with DVD drive; Strong overall performance; Loud and clean audio; Speedy boot time; Runs cool;
- Cons: Keyboard somewhat mushy; Below-average battery life;
- The Verdict: A sleek design, good speakers and zippy Core i5 performance make the ASUS S56CA a solid 15-inch Windows 8 Ultrabook.
ASUS S56CA-DH51 Full Specifications:
CPU
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1.7-GHz Intel Core i5-3317U
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Operating System
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Windows 8
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RAM
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6GB
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RAM Upgradable to
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Hard Drive Size
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500GB + 24GB SSD
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Hard Drive Speed
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5,400rpm
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Hard Drive Type
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Display Size
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15.6
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Native Resolution
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1366x768
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Optical Drive
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DVD+/-RW/+R DL
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Optical Drive Speed
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8X
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Graphics Card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000
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Video Memory
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Wi-Fi
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802.11b/g/n
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Wi-Fi Model
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth 4.0
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Mobile Broadband
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Touchpad Size
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4.2 x 2.8 inches
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Ports (excluding USB)
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Combo Headphone/Mic Jack; DC-in; Ethernet; HDMI-out; Kensington Lock; USB; USB 3.0; VGA
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USB Ports
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3
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Card Slots
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SD memory reader
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Warranty/Support
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Size
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14.96 x 10.47 x 0.83 inches
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Weight
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5 pounds
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Lenovo IdeaPad Z585 Notebook Specifications and Details Price, The current Lenovo IdeaPad Z585 carries the model name MAD65GE and stands out among the competition, as already mentioned, with the AMD combination. Equipped with the AMD A10-4600M, a quad-core processor, and dual graphics HD 7660G + HD 7670M for games, our test unit is ready for a variety of applications in the multimedia area. Lenovo offers six different devices in this series with various hardware features. All the models come with 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium. While the entry-level units come with only a dual-core CPU, 4 GB system memory and 500 GB HDD, the better equipped version have a quad-core processor, more RAM, 1000 GB of storage space and even a Blu-ray drive. All the models feature a 15.6-inch display with 1366x768 resolution and high-gloss surface.
At this point we would like to refer to the already reviewed Lenovo IdeaPad Z580, which relies on an Intel processor in combination with an NVIDIA graphics card, but is otherwise identical. When it comes to features of the Display, the case or input devices, we will talk in broader terms; as for the specific details, please refer to the above linked device. In this review we would like to point out the differences to similarly equipped rivals and will therefore constantly refer to the following models: Acer Aspire V3-551G-10468G50Makk, Toshiba Satellite L850-153 and Samsung NP355V5C-S05DE. All three have similar GPU or CPU solutions and are in a similar price range.
Notebook specifications Lenovo IdeaPad Z585:
- Processor : AMD A10-4600M 2.3 GHz
- Mainboard : AMD A60M FCH
- Memory : 8192 MB
- Graphics adapter : AMD Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual Graphics - 2048 MB, Core: 600 MHz, Memory: 900 MHz, AMD Catalyst 8.9.442.1000
- Display : 15.6 inch 16:9, 1366x768 pixel, TN LED, glossy: yes
- Harddisk : Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 ST1000LM024, 1000GB 5400rpm
- Soundcard : AMD Hudson-2 High Definition Audio Controller
- Connections : 2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Card Reader: SD, MMC, MS, MS pro, XD,
- Networking : Realtek RTL8102E/RTL8103E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (10MBit), Broadcom 802.11a/b/g/n (abgn)
- Optical drive : Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500H
- Size : height x width x depth (in mm): 32.9 x 376 x 250
- Weight : 2.65 kg
- Battery : 48 Wh Lithium-Ion
- Price : 749 Euro
- Operating System : Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
- Additional features : Speakers: 2 x 2 W, Keyboard Light: no, 24 Months Warranty
HTC One SV Full Specifications and Details price, The HTC One SV features a 4.3-inch WVGA Super LCD2 display. That is not even close to Retina, but still works out at a very decent pixel density of 217ppi. With not that many pixels, the dual-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus should not have much trouble with fluid performance.
There is 1GB of RAM, 8 gigs of internal storage and Beats Audio support. Moreover, at 4.3 inches this device would be great for one-handed use. The One SV comes with a very quick 5.0-megapixel BSI camera that takes as many as 30 consecutive shots. All of this runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean guaranteeing buttery smoothness.
HTC One SV Full Specifications:
- Device type:
- Smart phone
- OS:
- Android (4.1) Sense 4 UI
- Dimensions:
- 5.04 x 2.63 x 0.36 (128 x 66.9 x 9.2 mm)
- Weight:
- 4.30 oz (122 g)
- Physical size:
- 4.3 inches
- Resolution:
- 480 x 800 pixels
- Pixel density:
- 217 ppi
- Technology:
- S-LCD 2
- Touchscreen:
- Capacitive, Multi-touch
- Features:
- Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass
- Capacity:
- 1800 mAh
- System chip:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
- Processor:
- Dual core, 1200 MHz
- Graphics processor:
- Yes
- System memory:
- 1024 MB RAM
- Built-in storage:
- 8 GB
- Storage expansion:
- microSD, microSDHC
- Camera:
- 5 megapixels
- Flash:
- LED
- Aperture size:
- F2.0
- Features:
- Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Geo tagging
- Camcorder:
- 1920x1080 (1080p HD)
- Features:
- Video calling
- Front-facing camera:
- 1.6 megapixels
- Music player:
- Filter by:
- Album, Artist, Playlists
- Features:
- Album art cover, Background playback, Beats Audio
- Filter by:
- Speakers:
- Earpiece, Loudspeaker
- YouTube player:
- Yes
- Browser:
- Yes
- Built-in online services support:
- YouTube (upload), Picasa
- CDMA:
- 800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz
- GSM:
- 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
- UMTS:
- 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
- LTE:
- 700 MHz Class 13, 800 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2600 MHz
- Data:
- LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s, LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
- Positioning:
- A-GPS, Glonass
- Navigation:
- Yes
- Phonebook:
- Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
- Organizer:
- Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Flashlight (Camera flash), Calculator
- Messaging:
- SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
- E-mail:
- IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
- Bluetooth:
- 4.0
- Wi-Fi:
- 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz
- Mobile hotspot:
- Yes
- USB:
- USB 2.0
- Connector:
- microUSB
- Features:
- Mass storage device, USB charging
- HDMI:
- via microUSB
- Other:
- NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
- Notifications:
- Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
- Additional microphone/s:
- for Noise cancellation
- Sensors:
- Accelerometer, Compass
- Hearing aid compatibility:
- M3, T3
- Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Lenovo G780 Notebook Specifications, 17 inch laptops are always welcome in the multimedia sector. Because of their big screens they are also often used as desktop replacements, providing that a strong CPU/GPU combo is available. Thus, the Chinese computer manufacturer, Lenovo, enriches its range in the popular entry-level sector with an adequate device for under EUR 1000.
In this review, we send Lenovo's IdeaPad G780 (M843MGE) through our test range. The test device sports Nvidia's dedicated GeForce GT 630M graphics card, Intel's Core i5 processor including the integrated HD Graphics 4000, a lot of memory capacity and a large working memory for roughly EUR 770. A Blu-Ray drive is to ensure high-definition movie entertainment on a HD+ screen.
Notebook specifications Lenovo IdeaPad G780 (M843MGE)
- Processor : Intel Core i5-3210M 2.5 GHz
- Mainboard : Intel HM76 (Panther Point)
- Memory : 8192 MB, 2x 4096 MB, PC3-12800 SO-DIMM, DDR3-RAM (1600 MHz), 2 slots, max. 16 GB
- Graphics adapter : NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M - 2048 MB, Core: 475 MHz, Memory: 900 MHz, DDR3-VRAM, 296.73, Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Display : 17.3 inch 16:9, 1600x900 pixel, Samsung SEC4256, TFT LED, glossy: yes
- Harddisk : Seagate Momentus ST750LM022 HN-M750MB, 750GB 5400rpm
- Soundcard : Conexant Cx20590 @ Intel Panther Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller [C-1]
- Connections : 2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 1 microphone, 1 headphone, Card Reader: SD / MMC card reader,
- Networking : Atheros AR8162/8166/8168 PCI-E Fast Ethernet (10/100MBit), Broadcom 802.11n (abgn), Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
- Optical drive : HL-DT-ST BDDVDRW CT40N
- Size : height x width x depth (in mm): 45 x 416 x 273
- Weight : 3 kg Power Supply: 0.468 kg
- Battery : 48 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4400 mAh, 10.8 V, 0.3 kg
- Price : 799 Euro
- Operating System : Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
- Additional features: Webcam: HD 720p, Speakers: Dolby Advanced Audio v2 w/ 2 speakers, Keyboard: isolation keyboard, Keyboard Light: no, 24 Months Warranty
Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100 Smartphone Specifications and Price, Manufacturers like Samsung, who offer a large variety of products, can also fill niches. And the Korean manufacturer does this constantly. No matter if it is a smartphone with an integrated LED projector or a robust device for outdoor use. And while Apple flaunts the "new size" of its iPhone 5, Samsung has had tablets and smartphones of all sizes in its array.
Many jaws dropped – and we were no exception - as the first Galaxy Note was launched because of its unusual size. Many thought the 5.3 inch screen was too big for a smartphone but too small for a tablet. Thus it is no surprise that our review at the beginning of this year started with the words "Smartphone or tablet". However, the new intermediate size ultimately achieved a very good final rating and convinced in virtually every test. We merely criticized the limited mobility and the high price.
The recently released Samsung Galaxy Note II, product code GT-N7100, now follows in the quite successful footsteps of the precursor Note and - how can it be different - is a bit bigger. The screen diagonal is 5.55 inches but the aspect ratio has been reduced from 16:10 to 16:9 so that the "smartlet" is merely longer. Its width has even decreased by about five millimeters.
Nevertheless, the changes in appearance are very moderate. It is primarily the innards that have been refreshed. And here, Samsung has really got something to offer: a quad-core processor from its own production, two GB of memory and the latest Android 4.1 operating system, aka Jelly Bean. Its big brother, the Galaxy Note 10.1, featuring almost the same equipment already caused a stir with its outstanding performance at Notebookcheck.
The recommended price has not changed. It is still EUR 699. That is more than steep for a device sporting a 16 GB memory. Fortunately, the street prices are considerably below this.
Notebook specifications Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100:
- Processor : Samsung Exynos 4412 Quad 1.4 GHz @ 1.6 GHz
- Memory : 2048 MB
- Graphics adapter : ARM Mali-400 MP4
- Display : 5.55 inch 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixel, Kapazitiv, Super AMOLED, glossy: yes
- Harddisk : 16 GB SSD, 16GB
- Connections : 1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm jack, Card Reader: microSD; HDMI via optional adapter, Sensors: GPS, gyroscope, acceleration,
- Networking : 802.11a/b/g/n (abgn), 4.0 Bluetooth, HSPA+
- Size : height x width x depth (in mm): 9.45 x 151 x 81
- Weight : 0.182 kg Power Supply: 0.056 kg
- Battery : 11.78 Wh Lithium-Ion, 3100 mAh, Standby 2G (according to manufacturer): 980 min, Standby 3G (according to manufacturer): 510 min
- Price : 699 Euro
- Operating System : Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- Additional features : Webcam: Rear 8 MP; Front 1.9 MP, Speakers: stereo, 24 Months Warranty
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E335 Notebook Specifications and Price, EUR 459 for a Lenovo ThinkPad - that is a price challenge meant for the competition in the business laptop sector.
The ThinkPad range from the Chinese computer giant, Lenovo, is still a synonym for high-end and robust business laptops as known from former IBM times. In addition to high-priced professional devices, such as the recently reviewed ThinkPad T430s, the Asian PC manufacturer is increasingly expanding it assortment in the low-budget sector with affordable entry-level business laptops. After the E330 sister model went through the extensive Notebookcheck test-course, we now put the virtually identical brother, Lenovo's ThinkPad Edge E335, through its paces.
Unlike most laptops and its E330 sister model, the ThinkPad Edge E335 is not equipped with a processor from the undisputed market leader Intel. Instead, it sports a CPU and GPU from AMD. A matte 13 inch screen, the usual 4 GB of working memory and a sufficiently sized 320 GB hard disk round off the work device, currently listed with a price of EUR 459.
Notebook specifications Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E335 NZT5YGE 33555YG:
- Processor : AMD E2-1800 1.7 GHz
- Mainboard : AMD A68M
- Memory : 4096 MB, DDR3 SDRAM, 1333 MHz, 2 slots, max. 8GB
- Graphics adapter : AMD Radeon HD 7340 - 384 MB, Core: 523 MHz, Memory: 667 MHz, integrated, 8.930.13.1100
- Display : 13.3 inch 16:9, 1366x768 pixel, LP133WH2-TLF2, TN LED, glossy: no
- Harddisk : 320 GB - 7200 rpm, 320GB 7200rpm
- Soundcard : AMD Hudson-2 High Definition Audio Controller
- Connections : 1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Modem, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 1, 1 SmartCard,
- Networking : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit), Broadcom BCM4322 (abgn), 1 Bluetooth
- Size : height x width x depth (in mm): 28 x 322 x 288
- Weight : 1.8 kg
- Battery : 62.4 Wh Lithium-Ion
- Price : 459 Euro
- Operating System : Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
- Additional features : Keyboard: AccuType, Keyboard Light: no, 12 Months Warranty
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 Tablet Spesifications and Price, The original Kindle Fire set the tablet world ablaze with its low MSRP of $200, a price almost unheard of before its late 2011 launch. Despite the relatively heavy weight and lack of extensive features, the fast-selling Fire was a great performer for the cost and was a catalyst for other manufacturers to begin offering tablets for hundreds of dollars less than the $500 price point set by the ubiquitous Apple iPad.
Now almost a year later, the $200 price range has become much more competitive as manufacturers inch closer and closer to the $200 mark. The Nexus 7 is perhaps the most threatening and relevant example with its powerful hardware and software even after 6+ months in the market. Amazon has appropriately upgraded the 7-inch Fire lineup by including a TI OMAP 4460 SoC, doubling the amount of RAM to 1 GB and redesigning the chassis from top to bottom. Is the Kindle Fire HD 7 hot enough to repeat the success of the original?
Specifications Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 inch:
- Processor : Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 1.2 GHz
- Memory : 1024 MB
- Graphics adapter : PowerVR SGX540, Core: 307 MHz
- Display : 7.0 inch 16:10, 1280x800 pixel, IPS, glossy: yes
- Harddisk : 16 GB SSD, 16GB
- Connections : 1 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm, Sensors: Ambient light, Accelerometer, Gyroscope,
- Networking : 802.11a/b/g/n (abgn), 4.0 Bluetooth
- Size : height x width x depth (in mm): 10.3 x 193 x 137
- Weight : 0.395 kg
- Battery : 4400 Wh
- Price : $200 USD, ~155 Euro
- Operating System : Android 4.0
- Additional features : Webcam: 1.3 MP front-facing, Speakers: Dual-Driver Stereo, Amazon Prime, Kindle FreeTime, Silk, 12 Months Warranty