Reviewed on July 29, 2008It lacks some standard mainstream laptop features, including an integrated Webcam and multimedia control buttons, but the Sony Vaio VGN-NR498 holds some appeal thanks to its decent performance, good battery life, and excellent keyboard. Still, there's a cheaper version of this Vaio laptop we like better.TAGS:Sony Vaio, laptop computer, Intel Core 2 Duo, Apple MacBook, keyboard, here, Dell Inspiron, Sony Corp., key, color, Intel
Reviewed on June 6, 2007The design remains the same, but under the hood Apple's MacBook Pro laptops received a jolt by way of faster processors, a new chipset, and--depending on the screen size--either new screen technology or the option for a higher resolution. Those pining for a 12-inch MacBook Pro will need to continuing waiting, but there's nothing to complain about for the updated 15- and 17-inch models, which offer improved specs at the same starting prices.TAGS:Apple MacBook Pro, Apple MacBook, Intel Core 2 Duo, Apple Computer, NVidia, chipset, laptop computer, hard drive, Intel