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The ThinkPad x100e is essentially the ThinkPad Netbook users have been dreaming of, with one of the best keyboards we've ever tested. Unfortunately, its performance, though better than Atom Netbooks', comes at the cost of longer battery life.
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Asus G75VW-AS71 (Core i7-3610QM)
If you want to buy a “budget” gaming laptop, the Asus G75VW-AS71 offers plenty of horsepower and features in its heavy 17-inch body. Just don’t expect anything svelte -- or good battery life.
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Amped Wireless High Power Wireless-N 600mW Gigabit Dual Band Router R20000G
Despite the added features, the Amped Wireless High Power Wireless-N 600mW Gigabit Dual Band Router R20000G doesn't impress as much as the previous model, and hence fails to justify its higher price tag.
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Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4620L (by Novatel Wireless)
Business travelers will find the Verizon Jetpack MiFi 4620L an excellent companion thanks to its fast connection, nice set of features, and long-lasting battery. Its expensive and limited data plans, however, might steer casual users away.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y480
The IdeaPad Y480 gets you Lenovo's excellent construction quality and ergonomic design without having a "business" laptop, but some more configuration flexibility would be appreciated.
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D-Link DIR-605L Cloud Router
The D-Link DIR-605L Cloud Router makes a great solution for those who just need a simple wireless network to share the Internet access among devices. Its cloud-based management feature also proves to be a helpful and practical bonus.
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HP Envy Spectre XT
The HP Envy Spectre XT ultrabook starts at just $999, but it lacks the Gorilla Glass design found on the earlier Spectre model.
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HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One
The HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One delivers ePrint and AirPrint compatibility for just $100.
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HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-One
If you need to print or scan on the road, the HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-One may be your dream come true.
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Samsung Series 5 Ultra (13-inch) NP530U3B - 128GB SSD
Samsung's finally made an affordable ultrabook, and the 13-inch Series 5 Ultra is a well-priced and far slimmer product than its 14-inch cousin. Still, it's not a runaway bargain, and it feels like corners have been cut in adapting it from the stellar Series 9's design. You also might want to wait a few weeks for Intel's latest processors to arrive.
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Samsung Series 5 Ultra (13-inch) NP530U3B - 500GB HDD
Samsung's finally made an affordable ultrabook, and the 13-inch Series 5 Ultra is a well-priced and far slimmer product than its 14-inch cousin. Still, it's not a runaway bargain, and it feels like corners have been cut in adapting it from the stellar Series 9's design. You also might want to wait a few weeks for Intel's latest processors to arrive.
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More rumors point to new Apple MacBooks in June
Supply sources say new MacBook production is ramping up, and new benchmarks show a MacBook Pro running with an Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 processor.
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Cheaper iPad 2 may be extinguishing Kindle Fire sales
The number of Kindle Fires shipped is down -- way down. Is Apple's recent price cut on the iPad 2 to blame?
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The key to lower Ultrabook prices? One word: plastics
Ultrabook pricing could fall as low as $599 later this year as vendors move away from sleek metal chassis and toward plastic-based ones.
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Will Windows 8 PCs cost too much at launch?
Laptop makers are reportedly concerned about the higher costs of supporting Windows 8's touch-screen capabilities. The result could be that demand for Windows 8 PCs may not pick up steam until 2013.
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Nvidia unleashes $999 GeForce GTX 690 dual-GPU graphics card
Nvidia had been teasing a new product release on its GeForce Facebook page, and as many guessed, it's a new dual-GPU beast -- with a beastly price.
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Maingear thinks small with new Potenza gaming desktop, Pulse 11.6-inch gaming laptop
The boutique PC builder has added the mini-ITX-based Potenza desktop and Pulse 11.6-inch laptop to its gaming lineup.
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Laptop manufacturers planning cheaper clones of high-priced Ultrabooks
Laptop makers are supposedly no longer waiting for Ultrabooks to reach more budget-friendly prices, and have decided to create cheaper models that mimic the design of the Intel notebook platform.
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HP adds 6 new desktops using Intel's Ivy Bridge processors
The tech giant has expanded its desktop lineup with a half-dozen new models that make use of Intel's new Ivy Bridge processors, including a new flagship gaming system.
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AMD brings its latest Radeon 7000 graphics to laptops
AMD announced today the Radeon HD 7900M, 7800M and 7700M families--along with more advanced switching technology--arrive just in time for laptops that will use Intel's 3rd Generation Core chip or...
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Intel announces Ivy Bridge chips for high-end laptops and desktops
Intel finally made Ivy Bridge official today. The announcement of the first 3rd Generation Core processors was widely expected--Intel first began talking about Ivy Bridge about a year ago....
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Supply sources say new MacBook production is ramping up, and new benchmarks show a MacBook Pro running with an Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 processor.
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The number of Kindle Fires shipped is down -- way down. Is Apple's recent price cut on the iPad 2 to blame?
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Ultrabook pricing could fall as low as $599 later this year as vendors move away from sleek metal chassis and toward plastic-based ones.
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Laptop makers are reportedly concerned about the higher costs of supporting Windows 8's touch-screen capabilities. The result could be that demand for Windows 8 PCs may not pick up steam until 2013.
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Nvidia had been teasing a new product release on its GeForce Facebook page, and as many guessed, it's a new dual-GPU beast -- with a beastly price.
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