To prevent cable chaos there are interfaces at the backProfessionals and demanding users generally value the selection of ports very highly. The 14 inch notebook has everything on board that we would expect from a work notebook, without providing as many as a precision workstation would have. acer aspire 5100 battery
These include a screw tight VGA port, a PC-Card (PCMCIA) shaft, and FireWire.Compaq 301956-001 The older PC-Card standard, which has already gone out of fashion in the consumer world years ago (replaced by ExpressCard), is still popular in the business world. Using this special extension cards (mainly controllers) can be attached. The connection for fast external hard drives is also on board as eSATA, although there is no USB 3.0.Compaq 303175-B25
The interface selection on the left side consists of a Kensington-Lock,Compaq 247050-001 FireWire, HDMI, eSATA/USB, 1xUSB 2.0, PC-Card (PCMCIA), and card reader tightly packed together. If many cables are connected at the same time, these would cover a large area. The special Docking solution for the Latitude comes in handy for this scenario though. The E-Port Docking station for the E5400 and E5410 series are compatible with the E5420.Compaq 116314-001
As a real deal business notebook the Latitude E5420 can offer everything that can be wished for when it comes to communication technologies. Since we opted for the Basic-Version, the tested device contains neither Bluetooth or an HSDPA module. The corresponding mini PCIe slots (2x) next to the antenna and the SimCard slot are of course available.Compaq 291694
As far as wireless technology goes, the E5420 provides WLAN. The WLAN card uses the 802.11 b/g/n standards. Further to this the Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit controller is also on board.Compaq 229783-001
Business notebooks are subjected to a requirement for good security features. While the bigger organisations usually have their own security solutions, smaller establishments are usually happy to have security features and software included with a notebook. Worth mentioning in this respect is the Dell Data Protection Tool, and the backup and restore manager.Compaq 232633-001
Business characteristics, such as Trusted Platform Module, or fingerprint reader, are not acquainted with the E5420. Merely the Kensington Security slot can be used as a preventative measure against theft with a suitable cable.Compaq 250848-B25
For the important protection against the theft of data, Compaq 146252-B25 the software package Worry-Free Business Security Services (Trendmicro) is included. The price for the licence: 60 Euros. This solution, which is tailored towards small businesses without their own IT department, is supposed to protect against viruses, hacker, spam, spyware, phishing, and theft of data. Via the web-based console, the Latitude for an employee can be administrated from anywhere (Remote Manager).Compaq 293343-B25
To praise: Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit is contained on a DVD. The user therefore doesn't have to create recovery discs, as is usually the case with other manufacturers.Compaq 182281-001
The standard warranty upon delivery has a duration of 12 months. For an additional sum it is however possible to attain upgrades from Dell, e.g. 3 years Pro Support with next working day on-site repair.Compaq 134110-B21
The keys with a crisp pressure point and a long key travel give a very good feedback. The separated arrow keys (+ page up/down) stand out from the keyboard, and can definitely be operated without looking. Compaq 346970-001
An alphanumeric keypad is out of the question due to the form factor of the device. Users have the opportunity to use this via key conversion using the Fn keys. The corresponding numbers and calculation symbols are marked in red on the letter keys.Compaq 346970-001
The base of the keys of the Latitude E5420 is generally firm, and provides the user with a firm end stop (not hard). The keys are pleasantly grippy. Merely the keys above the optical drive (;, ', [) are a little bouncy when pushing them hard.Compaq 367759-001
The use of the touchpad made a good impression on us in every respect. The quietness, and its large size, as well as easy to use buttons are worlds better than the majority of consumer touchpads. The surface is pleasantly smooth but not slippery.Compaq PM579A
The Alps multi-touchpad is sufficiently dimensioned with a 9.1 centimeter diameter. It is sensitive right up to the edges. The touchpad only has a vertical scroll bar, which isn't marked though.HP HSTNN-IB45
The non-reflective LED panel (type: Samsung LTN156AT02P01) has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9. HP HSTNN-DB02 The WXGA resolution is the standard for 14 and 13 inch notebooks. The measured black level lies at 1.42 cd/m², which comes with a very bad contrast of 131:1. Blacks are therefore not very dark, but have more of a gray glimmer.HP 371916-001
Samsung QX412-S01DE: Powerful Sandy Bridge processor and exemplary ergonomics.Dell Vostro 1310 battery Samsung's 13.3-incher QX310 managed a solid B-grade with 84 percent in our review from December 2010. Equipped with an i5-460M (NP-QX310-S02DE) CPU along with the decrepit DirectX-10 Geforce 310M (Optimus) graphics, very good performance was possible (only not for gaming). Dell Vostro 1510 battery
Word that the Sandy-Bridge mobile processors were soon to arrive likely prevented some buyers from a quick purchase. Standing now at the starting line is its quasi-successor, the 14" QX412, which imitates it visually and seeks to iron out many of its little sister's shortcomings. Dell Inspiron 1545 battery
Has Samsung done away with the overly-dark display of the QX310? Is the absence of USB 3.0 a thing of the past? Does the keyboard offer better feedback? Find out the answers to all of these questions in this review.dell xps m1530 battery
Look and feel: metallic, matte & coolNot much has actually changed:dell vostro 1700 battery The 13.3-incher (QX310 and 14-incher QX412) are as alike as two peas in a pod. But, not entirely; our current tester has an anthracite-coloured lid, though the material is identical. The matte or lustrous surfaces are suitable for the work place whilst still being upscale. Dell inspiron 1721 battery
The QX412 is no lightweight with its 2,719 grams plus 361 gram power pack. The integrated accumulator with 65 watt hours makes up a large part of the weight. This is only removable by completely dismantling the notebook. dell latitude e4300 battery
The hinges hold the lid tautly and don't allow it to teeter. The maximum opening angle of around 135 degrees is enough for use on ones lap. When opening the taught hinges, the base unit remains set on the table due to its heavy weight (battery), meaning then that only one hand is needed. dell latitude e5500 battery
However, with two hands we were able to twist the base unit significantly. Nothing has improved here when compared to the 13.3-incher. The lower, homogeneous surfaces are less stable than they might seems. dell xps m1730 battery
Applying pressure to the optical driver and on the service flap cause it to dent significantly. Under the flap is the 2.5" hard drive and the DDR3 RAM-module (one plug, 2 GB soldered securely). dell studio 1737 battery
The palms rest and touchpad are stable. It takes a great deal of force above the optical driver to provoke any give. Hands rest on the wide and always cool surfaces and don't leave any fingerprints. But such do tend to stick to the black lid. dell latitude e5400 battery
Hidden: HDMI & 2 x USB 3.0There are only three USB ports on the QX412, though two of those are the 3.0 type. Fast external hard drives can be connected here, but of course "old" USB 2.0 devices can be hooked up as well. dell inspiron e1505 battery
They, together with the HDMI, are situated to the right under the flap. E-SATA and ExpressCard34/54 didn't manage to find a spot due to the limited space availability. dell latitude e6500 battery
The positioning counteracts cable-chaos on a desk. The bulkiest cable (HDMI, VGA, Ethernet) are found far back and to the left. There isn't a docking port on the QX412. If necessary, there is a USB-port replicator option which is also available with Ethernet, VGA- and an HDMI-port. Dell inspiron 1300 battery
The Fast Start technology minimizes the waiting times when loading the system to just a few seconds.Dell vostro 1400 battery Samsung makes full use of the sleep mode for this. Within the wink of an eye, the notebook wakes up from standby and shows us the last status of the desktop (at most, two seconds). The QX412 must remain connected to a power source in standby mode (just like any other device). But due to the integrated battery, that may seem difficult. Dell inspiron 1420 battery
In addition to WLAN-Draft-N (Broadcom 802.11n),dell studio 1535 battery the QX412 houses further radio technologies like Bluetooth 3.0+HS. The Realtek Gigabit Ethernet controller can transfer data to the main network with the utmost speed. An integrated 3G-module for mobile internet access would have been the jewel in the crown and would have fit within the 1,000 Euro price range. Dell inspiron 1521 battery
Sony has unveiled the new Vaio VPCCB2S1E/B, a new model in the C series. The Vaio CB2S1 is intended to be a stylish portable companion that handles multimedia tasks particularly well. acer aspire 5050 battery
In any case the Full HD display and the integrated Blu-ray drive make this abundantly clear. But the notebook’s hardware is impressive in other respects too. As well as a processor from Intel’s latest Sandy Bridge family, you get a graphics card from the AMD HD 6000 series. A backlit keyboard with a separate number pad should round off the package nicely.acer aspire 5100 battery
Sony’s notebook cases usually stand out with their attractive designs and good build quality. The Vaio VPCCB2S1E/B is no exception. The black design (or white if you prefer) makes an excellent first impression, and has a number of interesting gimmicks to entice you. apple a1189 battery
A 3D effect has been built into the lid and the area below the palm rest, which makes it look like there are little square boxes under the surface. It’s a nice effect, but it also has its downsides - every single one of the notebook’s surfaces are high-gloss plastic surfaces. apple a1175 battery
These seem to magically attract fingerprints and greasy smudges, and are quickly covered in them. So you should always carry a soft microfibre wiping cloth with you in your notebook case. Despite this, we actually really like the 3D effect created by the plastic surfaces. apple a1185 battery
It is particularly striking in the palm rest area. Depending on how the light falls on the surface, the pattern underneath will sometimes glow blue (clearly visible in our photographs).Fujitsu lifebook t4220 battery
In terms of build quality, the Sony Vaio notebook does not lag behind its rivals; it doesn’t make cracking or creaking sounds. And even the display lid strongly resists being twisted, although it is also comparatively thick. Fujitsu lifebook t5010 battery
The two display hinges hold the lid firmly in place, but only after it has stopped wobbling backwards and forwards a few times. It is possible to open the laptop with one hand, but the base unit is pulled upwards a little with the lid. The Sony Vaio’s base unit appears solid. Fujitsu lifebook t4210 battery
The palm rests hardly flex at all even under heavy pressure, but the keyboard is not as resistant to pressure as you would hope. In the centre it is still fairly sturdy, but the closer you get to the edges, the spongier it gets. It is particularly noticeable in the number pad area - which you can feel flexing even during normal use.Fujitsu lifebook t4215 battery
There are two access panels on the underside which allow you to upgrade the Sony Vaio VPCCB2S1E/B, although they have only given you access to the RAM and the hard drive. The rest of the hardware is kept away from the user.Lenovo ideapad s10 battery
There are no big surprises on the Sony Vaio when it comes to the choice of ports. In fact it delivers all the ports you would usually demand of a modern 15-inch notebook. USB 3.0 and HDMI are the first that we should mention. Lenovo 3000 v100 battery
Unfortunately Sony has decided against an eSATA port, probably because there is already a faster USB 3.0 connection on board, and external hard drives can be quickly connected to the notebook over this. Lenovo 3000 v200 battery
But the decision will annoy users who already have an external eSATA hard drive. Meanwhile in terms of layout, Sony has opted for placing all the ports near the front of the notebook. While the right side has both audio ports and two USBs near the front edge, the left side has all its ports near the front. Lenovo 3000 c200 battery
It’s a particular shame that the USBs, which will be much in use, and the HDMI and VGA ports are so far forward. When the notebook is in stationary use, this will produce something of a spaghetti of cables. It would have been nice if the cables had been laid out a little more thoughtfullyLenovo x300 battery.
In this respect the Sony Vaio notebook gives you everything your heart could desire. If you use a wired connection to go online, you can use the Atheros AR8151 PCI-E adaptor, which supports Gigabit Ethernet as well as 10 and 100 MBit/s. A wireless adaptor (AR9285), also by Atheros, delivers a wireless connection. This supports the 802.11 b/g/n standards.Lenovo x200 battery
Bluetooth is also integrated directly into the notebook. This comes in the latest version 3.0. So speeds of up to 24 Mbit/s are possible, in theory.Lenovo thinkpad t400 battery
The Sony Vaio’s extras are not exactly extensive. Other than the notebook and the battery, you only get the power block with cable and a small set of instructions.Lenovo thinkpad t410 battery
The one-year base warranty that the notebook comes with can be extended by a year if you register with Sony. However, no details are given about the exact coverage provided by the warranty. Lenovo thinkpad t61 battery