Category: Laptops

The MSI GE62 2QD Apache Pro has a nice CPU i7-4720HQ but its video card is not all that great it features an nVidia GTX 960M a middle of the pack video card. Anyway here is a good video review of it.

httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gviynhcwydM

Specifications

• 15.6in (1920×1080, 141ppi)
  IPS matt anti-glare display;
• Windows 8.1; 2.6GHz Intel
  Core i7-4720HQ (3.6GHz
  Turbo) 4C, 8T
• nVidia GTX 960M (2GB
  GDDR5) + Intel HD Graphics
  4600; 8GB 1600MHz DDR3
  RAM
• 128GB M.2 SATA SSD +
  1TB 7200rpm SATA HDD
• gigabyte ethernet; 802.11ac,
  1×1 MIMO; Bluetooth 4.0
  tray-load DVD?RW drive
• 3x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0; Mini
  DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4
  Kensington Lock Slot

This week Acer announced its renowned loyalty to Google by releasing the 4.85 pounds C910 Chromebook this $500 dollar laptop has a 5th Generation Intel Core i5-5200U CPU, comes with 4 GB of DDR low voltage memory, for storage you get a 32 GB SSD drive and 15.6 HD IPS screen that is able to produce 1920×1080 resolution and 8 hours battery life.

The C910 also comes with Bluetooth 4.0, the USB 3.0 port, MIMO Wifi 802.11AC technology. There is also a much cheaper Core i3 and next generation Intel Celeron version.

 

“The new faster performing Acer C910 Chromebook with an Intel Core i5 processor is raising the bar for Chromebook performance,” said Carlos Siqueiros, mobility business manager, Acer America. ” The advanced technology will boost productivity and help our education and commercial customers get the most out of their Chromebook experience for collaboration on important projects and research.”

We recently covered the announcement of the 2015 Chromebook here. and with its impressive hardware specs we were anxious to know how it fared in some benchmark tests.

The 2015 Chromebook Pixel has these specs:

• Core i5-5200U (2 cores + HT) @ 2.2GHz – 2.7 GHz Turbo
• 3MB
• Intel HD 5500 GPU
• 8GB LPDDR3-1600 RAM
• 32GB SSD
• 12.85″ 2560 x 1700 IPS LCD Screen
• 2 x USB Type-C
• $999

The 2015 Chromebook Pixel LS has these specs:

• Core i7-5500U (2 cores + HT) @ 2.4GHz – 3.0 GHz Turbo
• 4MB
• Intel HD 5500 GPU
• 16GB LPDDR3-1600 RAM
• 64GB SSD
• 12.85″ 2560 x 1700 IPS LCD Screen
• 2 x USB Type-C
• $1299

The site Anandtech, recently ran some browser and Wi-Fi benchmarks and this is the result.

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If you are looking for a gaming laptop, as of March 2015 you may want to hold up and wait for the new GeForce GTX 960M and 950M, these new mobile graphics cards are slowly making its way into laptop manufacturers.

So far we know that the Acer Aspire V15 Nitro, The Razer Blade Pro,  VN7-591G-729V,Gaming 24GE AIOs, the GE60/GE70 Apache and the GP60/GP70 Leopard series of gaming laptops will include the new Nvidia GPU.

The Geforce GTX 960M is based of the GM107 chip, with a memory clock speed of 2500 Mhz and a core clock speed of 1097 MHz and reaches 1202 MHz with turbo, you also get 2 GB GDR5 RAM.
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Fresh off the press, Google didn’t want to be left behind for notebook supremacy as today it announced its new Pixel Chromebook 2, that will come with a Intel Core i5 CPU also know as Broadwell, it will come with 8GB RAM features an aluminum body much like a Macbook, its screen will be a 2560 x 1700 13-inch touchscreen and come with a 32GB SSD.

httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC8Xy3Q82hY

Also taking a page from Apple, the new Chromebook Pixel 2 will also use an USB-C port, this may in fact be the next-gen when it comes to notebooks but the Pixel 2 features two Type C ports as well one on each side.
Setting the new Chromebook Pixel apart from Apple’s Macbook has to do with the fact that the Pixel come with a touchscreen, and glass trackpad.

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The Chromebook Pixel 2

Do people really have the need to connect that many devices to their Macbook ?

With the recent news about the new Retina 12-inch MacBook, a new category of ultra portables is out and is even competing in weight and size with the very iPad, and if the original MacBook Air caused quite a stir with removal of its optical drive, this new model could pose similar reactions due its single, tiny USB-C port.

I have no doubt that for many it will suffice, but Apple has had to cover all its bases (as it did that day when it announced an optional external optical drive for the Macbook Air) with a series of five USB-C adapters.

USB-C to USB Adapter, $19

Currently it is virtually impossible to find serial accessories designed for the new Intel reversible connector, so this adapter is practically a must buy cable if you aspire to connect an external hard drive, your iPhone or iPad. The end is USB 3.1 Gen 1, which means you can get transfer rates up to 5Gbps with compatible devices.

USB-C digital AV Multiport Adapter ($79)

At the presentation yesterday, Apple stressed the nature of the “all in one” USB-C connector and they did not lie. With this adapter you can connect to a monitor your MacBook via HDMI 1080p, another USB accessories (and yes, it is again compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1) and a USB-C cable that also charge the laptop all at the same time.

USB to VGA-C Multiport Adapter ($79)

Essentially identical in every way as the above model, except instead of an HDMI port we find one VGA port.

The multiport adapter USB to VGA-C adaptor allows you to display the screen of your MacBook on a TV or monitor with VGA up to 1080p HD. Can also be used for multimedia content such as movies and videos. Simply plug the adapter into the USB-C port on your MacBook and then to a TV or projector using a VGA cable (sold separately).

USB-C Apple Power Adapter with 29 W ($49)

Neither more nor less than an identical power adapter that came with your MacBook in its case. By itself does not do much unless you may have to replace the original after misplacing at an airport (factual).

USB-C Transfer Cable ($29)

Finally, the other half of the equation of power adapter, the USB-C 2 meter cable with USB connectors at both ends. As in the previous models it comes included one in the box of the MacBook, so its main use is as a replacement or to use as a second set cable / charger to leave home or at the office.Th

This cable can also be used to synchronize and transfer data between USB-C devices, and although Apple says is compatible with USB 2, in theory it should comply with USB 3.1 Gen 1 or above devices.

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Apple has done it again, sending shock waves across the world with its latest notebook, called the MacBook. Move over MacBook Air.

This new notebook has quite a few characteristics that are sure to entice would be shoppers, as the device only weights 920g and is only 13.1mm thick rated at 24% thinner than the MacBook Air. Something new being introduced as well is the new butterfly keyboard design, that Apple is saying will make you type better as you will have better access to the keys the new keyboard will also work along side the new Force Touch touchpad. Apple has opted to go with an Intel Core M processor with a CPU speed of 1.1GHz, 1.2GHz or 1.3GHz dual-core.

You get a 12 inch Retina screen with a 2304 x 1400 display resolution, but what sticks out the most about the screen is how thin it is. Comes with an option for a 512GB and will be sold in gold, silver and space grey.

Apple has now opted with a new charger connection, it is now using a USB-C port to charge the notebook, standard 3x USB 3.0 ports, WiFi 4.0, Bluetooth 4.0 and will come loaded with Yosemite OSX Operating System.

Starting price will be $1,300 for the base MacBook, you get a 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor that has Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.4GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Intel HD 5300 GPU.

The higher end model will go for about $1,550and you get a 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor that has Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.6GHz and 512GB SSD.