Reviewed on June 26, 2008Dell's first release from its new Studio line, the Studio 15, sits between the Inspiron and XPS lines and offers a good mix of features for the price, but we'd be tempted to save up a few extra dollars for a thinner, lighter XPS.TAGS:Dell Inspiron, Dell Studio, optical drive, Dell, Intel Core 2 Duo, USB 2.0, SD card, laptop computer, Intel
Reviewed on August 11, 2009Dell's popular Mini 10 is the most customizable Netbook we've seen. Adding extras such as a higher-resolution display makes it more useful, but also blurs the price line between Netbooks and mainstream laptops.TAGS:Netbook, HP Mini, SD card, Dell Inspiron, IEEE 802.11, Dell, Intel, laptop computer, Wi-Fi, HP
Reviewed on November 2, 2009Sony's bold experiment--a high-end luxury system with essentially Netbook components--makes an enviable coffee shop conversation piece, but one that includes some serious sticker shock.TAGS:Netbook, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp., Intel
Reviewed on November 17, 2009Despite its good looks and a few useful new features, Apple's new iMac is all about business. You can find a larger screen for less, not to mention all kinds of digital entertainment features, but no other all-in-one at this price can boast similar performance. If you need a modestly priced all-in-one for getting work done, we'd recommend no other system.TAGS:Apple iMac, Intel Core 2 Duo, Apple Computer, IEEE 802.11n, Acer Inc., Nvidia GeForce, Windows 7, Gateway Inc., NVidia, Intel, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on August 21, 2008A total revamp of Dell's ubiquitous business laptop line, the Latitude E6400 offers Intel's latest Centrino 2 mobile platform and introduces a brushed-metal design that works at home or office, but the real highlight here is the long battery life.TAGS:Dell Latitude, Intel Core 2 Duo, Dell, ThinkPad, keyboard, Intel, laptop computer, brand
Reviewed on November 20, 2009The Gateway DX-4822-01 makes a convincing pitch with the performance numbers and features to earn its place in your home, but if you're not tied to the midtower design, the older Gateway SX2800-01 offers faster speeds and the option to set it up as a media center PC.TAGS:Gateway Inc., graphics chip, clock speed, ASUS, Apple iTunes, Intel, PC, hard drive