Asus UL30J

Optimus in Thin Body
Optimus technology it can be implemented anywhere. Included in this notebook is actually included notebook "thin".

Asus arguably one of the main supporters of Optimus Nvidia technology. Currently they have three series of notebooks supporting Optimus, one of which UL30J this. A unique, this notebook category thin-and-light, thin and light notebooks aka suitable for use on the go. This shows Optimus can be applied to all types of notebooks, including a thin notebook that has limited space.

As a thin notebook, Asus UL30J course use the processor power-saving versions. But not any power-efficient processors, but the latest power-efficient processors from Intel, the Core i5 520UM. Note the initials "UM" on the back of the processor serial number, which is different from Core i5 naming standard (which only the initials M such as 540M). Processor has a standard speed of 1.06 GHz, but with facilities Turbo (aka automatic overclock), its speed can reach 1.86 GHz.

Amazingly, the speed of the system can be further enhanced through artificial technology Asus called Turbo33. According to Asus, this technology will improve the system to 33% with a way to overclock the DDR3 memory from 800MHz to 1066MHz frequency standard. When we try, the claim is proved. In the condition without Turbo33, Cinebench R10 only score 4694. While with Turbo33, the score reaches 5657-alias increased 20%. But because it had never tested the notebooks that use the Core i5 520UM, we do not know how many actually benefit Turbo33 of performance standards.

On the graphics card, this notebook using the Nvidia GeForce 310M. This graphics card is considered entry-level, so do not expect the performance. Tests generate graphics using 3DMark Vantage score of 1045, while Stalker (1024x768) recorded 9.5 fps. However, the performance is still about 4X faster than using the Intel IGP HD.

Optimus technology itself operate smoothly on this notebook. Applications that require heavy graphics performance automatically handled directly GeForce 310M. Meanwhile, when playing HD video, HD Intel IGP that works and the notebook can last about 3 hours.

Specification

• Screen: 13.3 inch, 1366x768 pixel
• Processor: Intel Core i5 520UM (1.06 GHz, dual core, 3MB L2 cache)
• Memory: 4GB DDR3-533 (2 of 2 slots)
• Chipset: Intel HM55
• Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce 310M (1GB)
• Harddisk: 640GB, 5400rpm, SATA-II (Seagate)
• Sound card: Realtek ALC269
• Optical drive: No
• : WiFi a / g / n, Bluetooth, HDMI, Ethernet, USB (3x), webcam, card reader
• Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium
• Battery: 48 Wh
• Dimensions: 32.2 x 23.4 x (2.6 to 3.3) cm
• Weight: 1.86 kg
• Website: http://www.asus.com

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Acer Aspire One D255

Double Strength
Atomic now has two cores. Offers significant performance improvements, but still with some notes.

The heady days of netbooks will soon be over? Too early to conclude. However, these signs are already there. NPD Research conducted on the development of netbooks in the U.S. shows, the growth rate netbooks this year minus 4%, aka decline from last year's sales figures. There are many reasons assigned, ranging from the emergence of the iPad to increasingly sophisticated smartphones. But some are calling one netbook fundamental problem: its performance is not satisfactory. More and more people taking netbooks, more and more people are aware netbooks only suitable for standard applications.

For Intel, the Atom's performance such as fruit simalakama. If "too" good, feared netbook notebook market will take a larger benefit. However, if too slow, netbooks should get crushed another product. As a result, Intel also must be careful in the target segment between these two interests. Atomic Performance must still satisfy some consumers, but still not the same class with notebook "real".

Specification

• Processor: Intel atom N550 (two core, 1.5 GHz)
• RAM: 1 GB, DDR3-667 (1 of 1 slot)
• Harddisk: 250 GB, 5400rpm
• Facilities: WiFi a / g / n, Ethernet, card reader (4-in-1), USB 2.0 (3x), VGA-out, Webcam
• Display: 10.1 inch, 1024x600 pixel resolution
• Operating system: Windows 7 Starter + Android
• Battery: 49 Wh, 4400mAh
• Dimensions / Weight: 25.9 x 18.5 x (2.5 to 3.1) cm
• Weight: 1.15 kg
• Warranty: 1 year
• Website: www.acer.com

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Dell Latitude E6410

Secret Keeper
With strict security system, this notebook can protect data in it with adhesive.

First saw this notebook, we got confused myself. Because the appearance Dell Latitude E6410 is a lot like Lenovo's Thinkpad notebooks. One of the most obvious is the existence of TrackStick which is one typical facility Thinkpad.

TrackStick facility consists of navigation buttons (trackpad) and two buttons to click left and right. Thanks to the trackpad, we can move the cursor with your index finger oscillation; much like we move the joystick. Although his intention ease, we were quite a pain. The reason our fingers easily slip when using a trackpad, so then we prefer to use a more familiar touchpad.

Similarities with Lenovo ThinkPad notebook is already indicated segmentation targeting business segment. It is also evident from the design of the box and tend to be conservative. What's interesting is this notebook uses TriMetal Chassis technology, which combines aluminum, magnesium, and a layer of steel in various parts of this notebook. This combination makes the Latitude E6410 feels solid. It took considerable pressure on the back of the notebook to give effect to the screen. However, these materials have consequences on the weight of this notebook which reached 2.27 kg.

To support its performance as a business notebook, the notebook will find a lot of security features in this notebook, both ordinary and "extraordinary". The usual is a fingerprint reader, sensors that will read your fingerprint. What is remarkable is the SmartCard Reader. For your information, SmartCard is an identity card with a special integrated circuit, much like an ATM card. With these facilities, you must insert a special smartcard for access to this notebook.

In addition to security, other facilities provided for U.S. $ 1,580 notebook is also complete. Express Card facility that has been left out of other notebooks, available in this notebook. You'll also find high-speed connectors in self FireWire and eSATA.

But there is one that interests us, namely DisplayPort which is on the back of this notebook. DisplayPort is the video connection as well as audio which is projected to replace VGA and DVI. But in its development, prestige is less than the HDMI DisplayPort. This can be seen from the use of the HDMI standard in various television and monitors. It was exactly what explains why notebook during almost all provide facilities HDMI and DisplayPort instead.

Because that's somewhat surprising why Dell would prefer DisplayPort over HDMI. So if you want to connect your notebook to an external display device, you should look for TV / monitor that provides the plug-which according to our knowledge is limited choice.

The notebook itself relies on an Intel Core i5 520M (2.4 GHz) assisted DDR3-667 memory capacity of 4GB. This combination can produce a responsive and reliable performance are used for office applications. Unfortunately, good performance is only supported hard disk capacity is "only" 250GB notebook-class is small for a premium like this latitude E6410.

Specification

• Screen: 14.1 inch, 1280x800 pixel
• Processor: Intel Core i5 520M (2.4 GHz, dual core, 3MB L2 cache)
• Memory: 4GB DDR3-667 (1 of 2 slots)
• ChipsetIntel QM57
• Graphics card: Intel HD
• Harddisk: 250GB, 5400rpm, SATA-II (Seagate)
• Sound card: Unknown
• Optical drive: DVD-RAM
• Facilities: WiFi a / g / n, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB (3x), eSATA, FireWire, ExpressCard, DisplayPort, SmartCard, fingerprint, webcam, card reader
• Operating System: Windows XP
• Battery: 60Wh
• Dimensions: 33.5 x 24.5 x (3.1 to 3.3) cm
• Weight: 2.27 kg
• Website: www.dell.com

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Asus G51 Jx 3D

Fast and 3D If now the LCD TV has come up with a 3D visual capabilities quite phenomenal, running similar facilities also began to be adopted by the notebook.
For example look at the series of Asus G51 3D jX this. Considering not many dared to carry a notebook that features 3D (for 3D visual sensation
is still an additional feature that is not required most people), the selling price of products that carry the 3D technology was usually also become less competitive. After all the "toys" of this new enough to make us wonder at the notebook. We'll see how performance.
JX G51 3D masukk in a row of products ROG (Republic of Gamers) from Asus is indeed located in the premium class. This is seen from a fairly powerful weaponry ranging from 4 core i7 processor-720QM, two-channel DDR3 memory 4 GB, and graphics chip GeForce GTS 360M 1 GB. All of the specifications of the gamer's dream. 15.6-inch screen and speakers from Altec also contributed to a strong gaming atmosphere. Therefore it is not surprising that the performance side, G51 JX quite comparable to the Alienware M15x we've ever tried. Only, in this made by Asus, is equipped with nVidia's 3D technology to realize the Vision of 3D display.
3D stereoscopic display on the screen will basically divide the image into 2 to be seen with the eyes right and left in the refresh rate to 120 Hz. Display the image that looks blurry will only delicious when wearing special glasses. Also, still needed an infrared receiver connected to the notebook via the USB. External devices like this may be a little inconvenient for mobile use. But this notebook is actually more appropriately applied as a desktop replacement with its 3D activation service.
However we were quite impressed with the visual effect of this product. Views feels like a translucent visual screen out of this product. However, we suggest that not too long using this 3D mode due to resulted in an incidence of dizziness for those who are not familiar.
Asus G51 3D JX do not forget the needs of users who want instant access the Internet through the facilities of a typical Express Gate. This facility allows users to enter into a special interface for browsing, play music, view photos, play online games, or even a quick chat. The process was without involving the main operating system and only takes about 15 seconds to enjoy all these capabilities.
For those who like to overclock, also provided tools Power 4 Gear Hybrid easily understood even by those who belong to lay in a performance boost.

Specification

• Processor: Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache)
• RAM: 4 GB, DDR3 PC3-10666
• Chipset: Intel HM55 (Arrandale)
• Graphics Card: Intel GMA 4500HD + GeForce GTS 360M 1GB
• Harddisk: 640 GB 5400 RPM
• Optical drive: DVD ± RW
• Facilities: WiFi a / g / n, LAN, card reader (4-in-1), Bluetooth, USB 2.0 (4), FireWire (1), e-SATA, VGA-out, HDMI, Webcam.
• Display: 15.6 "1366x768 pixel resolution
• Sound card: Realtek ALC663
• Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium
• Battery: 7200 mAh
• Dimensions: 39.1 x28, 9x (4.5 to 5.1) cm
• Weight: 3.6 kg
• Website: http://www.asus.com

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BenQ Joybook S46

Stay Affordable
Optimus technology does not make the price soar notebook. Examples of this notebook is priced below the Rp.7 million.

Although both Optimus technology adoption, there is a fundamental difference between the BenQ Joybook S46 is the Asus UL30J. The main one is a BenQ notebook uses a standard voltage processor, the Intel Core i5 520M (two core, 2.4 GHz). Plus the presence of DVD Writer, visible when the notebook BenQ is targeting the mainstream segment that requires notebooks for various purposes.

This notebook uses Nvidia GeForce 310M GPU, the same as that used Asus UL30J. Because using a better processor, BenQ gaming performance slightly better than Asus notebook. Even more interesting is when we compare with the Acer Aspire 4741, which also uses the Intel Core i5 Intel 520M graphics card but the HD. As expected, the BenQ has a much faster performance, especially in the testing 3DMark Vantage and Stalker.

As for battery life, Acer looks ahead. On testing HD video (which plays 720p video on an ongoing basis), the second performance of this notebook is relatively balanced. But for the Battery Eater Text Mode (which displays the text repeatedly), the Acer lasted much longer. This shows, Optimus technology still requires power management in order to achieve longer battery duration.

In addition to the DVD Writer, the facilities provided is fairly standard notebook. For example WiFi, card reader, ethernet, memory slot, and HDMI port. While Bluetooth is only a optional facility. We should also mention here that the WiFi card that is used BenQ Joybook S46 is the Atheros AR5009 (WiFi a / g / n), Intel WiFi card instead of the commonly used 5000 Series notebooks. Even so, this notebook can connect to the access point to our office without any problems.

BenQ seems intended to give a large area for his keyboard button, visible from the main button size of 17x17mm. But the large size of the button that makes the distance between the keys to be very tight, which is about 2mm. This is different from the present design chiclet button that actually provides a wide distance between the keys.

Then, where delicious? It is somewhat-somewhat subjective. For us, design chiclet feels more comfortable because it is easy to distinguish the button without the need to see it. But we managed to near the speed of a standard type once familiar with this BenQ keyboard design.

Material notebook itself looks stylish. Although the plastic casing has a texture such as metal so it looks solid. Not only keliatannya, in fact this notebook is solid. When we press the back of the screen, there is no effect arising on the screen. We also tried to treat this notebook with a little coarse, and the material escape without leaving the slightest injury.

While this notebook screen looks bright with good color gradation. However, we saw in the horizontal viewing angle is less good, so that shifts the screen tilt just a little will make the image on the screen look pale.

Specification

• Screen: 14.1 inch, 1366x768 pixel
• Processor: Intel Core I3 350M (1.06 GHz, dual core, 3MB L2 cache)
• Memory: 2GB DDR3-533 (1 of 2 slots)
• Chipset: Intel HM55
• Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce 310M (512GB
• Harddisk: 320GB, 5400rpm, SATA-II (Seagate)
• Sound card: Realtek ALC272
• Optical drive: DVD-RAM
• Facilities: WiFi a / g / n, HDMI, Ethernet, USB (3x), webcam, card reader
• Operating System: No OS
• Battery: 47Wh
• Dimensions: 34.4 x 23.9 x (3.4 to 3.9) cm
• Weight: 2.22 kg
• Website: http://www.benq.com

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