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Trusted Reviews has a the Sony Vaio VGN-S4M review and writes :

At £1,108.50, this is a very reasonably priced machine considering the design, specification and branding. OK, so you’re buying in a the low end of the range, and the lack of Bluetooth and modest hard drive capacity might be issues, but I guess you have to ask yourself if the higher spec S4XP is really worth an extra £500!

So the Vaio VGN S4M laptop from Sony receive this verdict on this laptop review:

“The Sony VAIO VGN-S4N is a great little notebook. It’s just the right side of 2kg to make it a viable option for the road warrior, and it’s just large enough so that anyone with large digits won’t struggle. I think for my personal needs I prefer the T2XP, but it is more expensive and has a lower spec. When you take into account the features, design, build quality and price, the S4M is an absolute bargain – snap one up!”

Notebook Review have Asus Z63a review. The reviewed Asus W3A (Asus ThinkMate W3A) or Asus Z63a laptop specifications: 1.8Ghz Pentium M , 1GB PC4200 Kingston RAM , 80GB 5400RPM Fujitsu MHT2080AH Harddrive, 14″ Screen with glossy coating , 8X DVD Burner with Dual Layer capability , Integrated Video Card.

They write :

“I settled for the Asus Z63A (or W3A as Asus officially calls it, not to be confused with the more expensive Asus W3V). The Z63A is not an ultra-portable, but definitely falls into the “thin and light” category. At 5.5lbs, it is light enough to tote around, but its 14″ screen size means you don’t have to go blind trying to read the text.”

And the conclusion of this review:

“I love this laptop, I really do. And I can wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone except those that are picky or sensitive when it comes to the heat issue. If you felt the Sony S series was too hot, then you probably won’t like this laptop any better. However, if you are going to be using this on desks, tables, and other non-human surfaces most of the time (i.e. your legs), then the heat won’t be an issue unless it shortens the lifespan of the harddrive. Aside from that one issue I say that this laptop has got it all: beautiful looks, nice battery life, amazing performance, and all in a small, compact package.”

PC Magazine features a Toshiba Satellite R15-S822 review and this Toshiba convertible table pc receives 3 points (out of 5). They write about the Toshiba R15: “It’s not your run-of-the-mill tablet: This one is ready to replace your everyday laptop. ”

The Toshiba Satellite R15-S822 ($1,549 direct) is not your typical tablet PC. Convertible tablets usually have 12-inch screens and small, lightweight frames. Not so with the R15-S822. This convertible has a 14-inch screen and weighs 6.1 pounds. It’s meant to be someone’s primary notebook first, and a tablet second—and there’s nothing wrong with that.

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The Fujitsu Stylistic ST5032 tablet pc will feature an Intel Pentium M 753 processor, a shock-mounted hard drive and a dedicated Smart Card slot.

Fujitsu Stylistic ST5032 Specifications (model FPCM35221)

• Intel® Pentium® M Processor ULV 753 (1.20 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB)
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 with
Microsoft® Office OneNote® 2003
• 12.1″ XGA TFT with indoor/outdoor wide view display
• 512 MB DDR2 400 MHz SDRAM memory
• 60 GB 5400 rpm hard drive
• Integrated multinational 56K4 V.90 modem and 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
• Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection (Tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)
• Integrated Bluetooth Wireless PAN
• Integrated Fingerprint sensor, embedded TPM, dedicated Smart Card slot, Fujitsu Security Application Panel
• Dual mic array with IntelliSonic™ noise cancellation software
• Standard 6-cell (5200 mAh) battery
• One-year International Limited Warranty
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One of the latest Fujitsu Tablet PC model is the Lifebook T4020. This convertible tablet PC features a 12.1” XGA display with 160 degree viewing angle, optional Bluetooth, fingerprint sensor, and a choice of either Atheros Super AG or Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Wi-Fi connectivity.

Fujitsu LifeBook T4020 Tablet PC Specifications

• Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB)
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 with
Microsoft® Office OneNote® 20034
• 12.1″ XGA TFT with indoor/outdoor wide-view display
• 512 MB DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM memory
• 60 GB S-ATA 5400 rpm hard drive
• Integrated multinational 56K V.90 modem and 10/100/1000 Base-T/Tx Ethernet
• Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection (Tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)
• Integrated Bluetooth wireless PAN v1.2
• Integrated modular bay DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
• Embedded TPM, dedicated Smart Card slot, Fujitsu Security Application Panel
• Dual mic array with IntelliSonic™ noise cancellation software
• Standard 6-cell (5200 mAh) battery
• One-year International Limited Warranty
• M-Code FPCM10664
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Twinhead Corporation has introduced its new Durabook N15RI, a rugged notebook computer built to perform in the toughest conditions. The Durabook N15RI is the newest member of Twinhead’s Durabook line and offers a range of features that will please both seasoned road warriors and everyday users alike.

Rugged DURABOOK N15RI Laptop Specifications:
– Case: Magnesium Alloy top & bottom case-20 times stronger than plastic, offering higher survival rate after drops and bumps. Added protection to critical components, I.E. CPU, RAM, HDD, and ODD.
-LCD/HDD protection: Rubber protection surrounding LCD & HDD area (Added protection against Vibration)
-Drop specification: 26 drops of 29 inches to plywood over concrete with unit off and display closed. 5 units to pass. Mil Std 810F, Method 516.4, Procedure IV, Height Modified.
-Vibration: MIL STD 810F, Method 514.4, Procedure I, Category 10, Fig 16 &17/ASTM 4169, Truck Transport, 11.5.2 Random test, Assurance Level II
-Spill proof keyboard: Spill-resistant C-face (including keyboard, touchpad, speakers, LED)

DURABOOK N15RI Laptop Features:
-CPU: Intel Dothan 730 and higher or Celeron-M 350
-RAM: Two DDR333 SODIMM Slots (256/512MB/1024MB)
-Screen: 15.1″ TFT Panel with XGA resolution (1024×768)
-Physical Outline: 12.99″ X 10.83″ X 1.57″
-Int. Ethernet: Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
-HDD: 40/60/80GB
-CD-ROM: DVD-CDRW Combo or DVD+RW

The Durabook – N15RI laptop PC features a drop resistant, 20-times-harder than plastic alloy base case while anti-shock mounting protects LCD screen and hard drive from damage and data loss. Spill resistant keyboard, touch pad and scroll buttons keep water spills away from internal components.

Twinhead’s Durabook N15RI is priced starting at $1499.00 and is available from national retailers and e-tailers.

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Live Digitally published an Essential Notebook Accessory Guide and writes:

In order to get the most productivity on the road, it’s important to bring along your notebook and its accessories. There are miles of aisles of accessories in every electronics store and mass merchandiser, and gigabytes of gadgets at online retailers. However, even the most Herculean among us can carry only so much weight, and even the largest notebook bag has just so much space.

This guide presents 11 products that are the essential gear to achieving the most productivity on the college campus, or wherever the road of life takes you : “With this gear on board, you’ll hardly long for your desktop at home. Happy studies!”

A new Motion Computing LS800 Tablet PC review comes from Geekzone. They write:

“The overall impression is that the LS800 as been designed very, very well. When you first look at the unit you notice that the screen is offset away from the battery when held in portrait mode. Additionally the battery itself has a rubberised coating on the exterior surface. These two factors combined make the LS800 very comfortable to hold in one hand like a book – great for reading and browsing. At just 1kg (2.2lbs) the LS800 is light enough to hold like this for quite some time.

The LS800 chassis is constructed from magnesium with a dark grey finish. The rubberised battery and the plastic trim on the sides are black. The hardware buttons are silver and the indicator lights are blue. This gives it a sleek and modern look that has a way of turning heads. ”

The LS800 is appreciated in this review: “The LS800 will certainly appeal to the highly mobile, the executive set and sales teams. With its light weight it could well appeal to those looking for a replacement for the trusty clipboard and paper that have been put off by heavier devices.”

Read more about the LS800 tablet PC.

LG LT20-4 Specifications
The LG LT20-4 Tablet PC features 12.1in display, Intel Pentium M 725 (1.6GHz) processor (first-generation Centrino 855GME chipset), 512MB DDR memory, 64MB Intel Extreme 2 integrated graphics, 60GB hard disk, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x FireWire, SD card reader, 1 Type II PC Card slot, 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi.

PC World has a short LG LT20-4 review called Fashionable Tablet PC:LT20-4 and this tablet pc from LG is considerred ” One of the best looking, lightest (and one of the least expensive) tablet PCs we’ve seen”:

LG levers its recent good form in notebook computing and its consumer electronics background with this, it’s first Tablet PC. This stylish convertible has a bright 12.1in display (with wide viewable angle and Wacom digitiser backing) that can be used like a traditional notebook or fold back on itself to become a slate. Using a stylus to scribble down and save notes or diagrams in a meeting and swivel the screen around to show other attendees has obvious appeal. Tablet PCs are also slowly winning fans in education, finance and healthcare industries.

The LT20-4 isn’t a powerhouse of a machine (it scored 66 in PC WorldBench 5 and 2526 in 3DMark 2001) but will handle everyday applications in addition to those integrated into Windows XP Tablet PC Edition including handwriting or voice-to-text conversion.

CNET Reviews writes about the Compaq Presario V2000Z (review):

Mainstream laptops often feature uninspired case designs, but we like the HP Compaq Presario V2000Z’s look. Unfortunately, it offers the performance and the battery life you’d expect in a low-end system: middling at best. This budget notebook carries a very attractive starting price of $699, where its sharp design gives it an added advantage over its entry-level competition.

For the fact that the basic configuration is cheap, the sharp case design, the double-layer DVD burner and the loud and clear JBL speakers the V2000Z laptop receives and “Average” rating of 5.3 points in this review:
“The Compaq Presario V2000Z’s feature set and low base price are appealing, but you can get superior speed and battery life from slightly more expensive mainstream notebooks.”

Read more about the Compaq V2000 Laptop series.