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, Intel Core 2 Duo, laptop computer, keyboard, Apple MacBook, here, Dell Inspiron, Sony Corp., key, color, Intel
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, Intel Core 2 Duo, laptop computer, Apple MacBook, here, keyboard, Sony Corp., Dell Inspiron, key, color
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, IEEE 802.11n, Apple Computer, NVidia, chipset, laptop computer, hard drive, Intel