Samsung Series 7 LapTop Review!

Samsung's Series 7 Chronos 700Z5A-S03 is the closest Windows equivalent to a MacBook Pro in terms of specs, power, and design and even nearly matches on battery life, but it's $500 less expensive than an entry-level Apple 15-incher.
Review:

First came the Series 9, then the Series 3; Samsung, an increasingly impressive manufacturer of laptops, has chosen to make 2011 the year to debut a variety of notebooks delineated by series numbers. The Series 7 line falls between the high-end Ultrabook-style Series 9 and budget-targeted Series 3, and includes both a 15-inch laptop and a Windows slate. The $1,299, 15-inch Series 7 Chronos NP700Z5A-S03 resembles, in terms of price and specs, a Windows version of the 15-inch MacBook Pro.

To some it may seem like a lazy comparison, but it's far more apt than you may realize: ... Expand full review

First came the Series 9, then the Series 3; Samsung, an increasingly impressive manufacturer of laptops, has chosen to make 2011 the year to debut a variety of notebooks delineated by series numbers. The Series 7 line falls between the high-end Ultrabook-style Series 9 and budget-targeted Series 3, and includes both a 15-inch laptop and a Windows slate. The $1,299, 15-inch Series 7 Chronos NP700Z5A-S03 resembles, in terms of price and specs, a Windows version of the 15-inch MacBook Pro.

To some it may seem like a lazy comparison, but it's far more apt than you may realize: this Series 7 has a quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, a 1GB AMD Radeon graphics card, a backlit keyboard, a sharp aluminum design, a slot-loading DVD drive, and a gigantic multitouch click pad, all similar to the 15-inch MacBook Pro. While $1,299 is at the top end of the mainstream Windows laptop spectrum, it's $500 less than the entry-level 15-inch MacBook Pro, with equivalent performance and then some. Particularly impressive? A battery life of more than 6 hours and a higher-resolution 1,600x900-pixel display.

This isn't a slam-dunk killer laptop--not having Blu-ray is odd, and the touch pad isn't as silky-smooth as a MacBook's--but the Series 7 is, overall, a pretty excellent product at a price that's not terrible when you consider the components.

Price as reviewed $1,299
Processor 2.2GHz Intel Core i7-2675QM
Memory 8GB, 1,333MHz DDR3
Hard drive 750GB 7,200rpm
Chipset Intel HM67
Graphics AMD Radeon 6750M / Intel HD 3000
Operating system Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Dimensions (WD) 14.3x9.4 inches
Height 0.9 inches
Screen size (diagonal) 15.6 inches
System weight / Weight with AC adapter 5.3 pounds / 6.3 pounds
Category Midsize


A sleek, clean aluminum design. Magnetic hasp. Center hinge. Tremendous click pad. Where have we seen this before? The easy comparison--and the one most people will make--when they see the Series 7 will be the Apple MacBook Pro, a design that's been around since 2008. The deeper similarities are to Samsung's own product lines, including the QX series, and the clean metal looks of some Asus laptops and Sony Vaios. The industrial-style design is very appealing--even more so when you get up close to appreciate the details.

It's not all roses; despite seeming like a unibody design, the edges reveal the seams. There's a slight amount of flex to those edge connections, and to the palm rest and back lid. The Series 7 Chronos doesn't feel honed from a single slab of metal, or anywhere near that, but its dimensions are very similar to those of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, while having a slightly shallower footprint between the back of the laptop and the front of the palm rest. At 5.3 pounds, it's a little lighter than both the Pro and the slim Sony Vaio SE.

This Samsung makes efficient use of its edge-to-edge real estate, both with its keyboard and screen. A very thin bezel surrounds the 15.6-inch display, with practically no wasted space. The raised island-style keyboard and number pad also span the crisp edges, recessed below the palm rest so the keys come up flush. It's not often that keyboard keys are striking, but these are: the squared edge-lit keys have glowing letters and glowing blue-white sides. They're also among the cleanest-feeling Samsung keys I've ever used.

A large click pad below has the right idea, but the wrong execution. The click pad is off-center because of the number pad, creating a narrow palm-rest area on the left. Also, the pad itself simply isn't as responsive as the equivalent Apple version. My fingers sometimes grazed the surface with little response, and two-finger gestures like scrolling got a little jumpy. It's closer than the Asus Zenbook's pad, but it's still subpar.

Controls such as volume and screen brightness are function-key-activated, meaning you'll have to fumble for the Fn button. I was expecting function-reversed keys on a high-end laptop like this. A large circular power button on the top right is all the Series 7 offers outside of the keyboard.

The big, bright 15.6-inch display offers two surprises: it's matte, a virtual rarity in laptops nowadays, and it has a larger-than-average 1,600x900 resolution. The former helps to reduce glare, obviously. For photos, videos, or games, I'd argue that matte seems to dull the picture down ever so slightly, but overall the end result here is that the Series 7 is better off for the matte finish. Viewing angles for movies, games, and documents deteriorated once the screen was tilted even a little bit: view this display head-on only.

Stereo speakers with grilles tucked away inside the center lid hinge provide ample volume and clarity for Web videos and even casual music. They're equivalent to the quality of those found on other slim laptops like the Vaio SE and MacBook Pro.

An HD 1,280x1,024 Webcam comes bundled with CyberLink YouCam software. The camera quality is good, better than the average, but not quite as excellent as recent HD Webcams I've seen on $1,000-plus laptops such as Dell's XPS series.


Contribution: Scott Stein

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Mozilla Firefox9 Faster All New Browser Version For PCs and Tab's

Mozilla is laying claim to big performance improvements for Firefox 9, while Firefox for Android goes in for a shave and a haircut as it gets an entirely different look. Both desktop and Android updates are being released today.

Firefox 9 (download for Windows | Mac | Linux | Android) continues the browser's rapid-release development oscillation, where feature enhancements and performance improvements take the lead in alternating months.

The JavaScript improvement called Type Inference, which Mozilla spent more than a year developing, debuts on the PC version of Firefox. The short version is that sites that heavily rely on JavaScript--like Web apps or sites that render games, video, and 3D graphics--will render much, much faster.

What actually changed is this: A feature in Firefox's SpiderMonkey JavaScript engine, Type Inference creates type information by both monitoring the types of values as the program runs and analyzing the program's code. The type information then gets used during "just-in-time" compilation to generate more efficient code, and Mozilla says that major benchmarks like its own Kraken test and Google's V8 show the browser running around 30 percent faster.

On Macs, OS X Lion users will finally see support for two-finger swipe gestures, which sounds more offensive than it is. This simply means that if you've got the latest Mac OS, it'll be easier for you to jump from site to site. The Mac interface has also been tweaked to match the slight visual changes that arrived in Lion, and multiple monitor support in the browser has been improved.

Firefox 9 Android debuts a new way to interact with tabs, and ports the browser's signature bigger Back button to the mobile operating system. These screenshots are from the Aurora release of Firefox 9, so there might be slight changes in the stable version.

Web developers get some attention in Firefox 9, too. The most important developer changes in Firefox 9 are that sites that run Ajax or download large data sets will load faster, and sites can now display content as it's being downloaded thanks to new support to chunking XHR requests. While a technical term, the upshot of chunking XHR requests is that developers can build Web sites to receive large amounts of data faster, and thus making the site itself faster to load. JavaScript can also be used to detect a browser's Do Not Track preference, the option that tells Web sites not to use cookies to track a person's browsing behavior. A longer list of Web developer changes in Firefox 9 is available.

Firefox's new Android tablet interface makes it to the stable version of the browser, and the interface changes are drastic. As I noted when the new look arrived in the Aurora channel in September, the Back button has moved to the location bar, which has been stretched to the right edge of the screen to put Refresh and Bookmark buttons closer at hand. Tabs have been moved to a hidden menu when in portrait mode, and appear much larger than they have before when they're exposed. There have been some performance gains, too, as Mozilla says that people ought to see faster app load times.

This new look won't be around long, though. Mozilla plans to rebuild its app using native Android code, and the mock-ups show even more changes to the interface. One change that does look like it'll stick around is a new sidebar approach to the Awesome Bar, so that when you tap the location bar, tabs for Bookmarks, Open tabs, History, and Sync appear on the side while you scroll in the middle of the window.

There have also been two big improvements to HTML5 support in Firefox for Android. The browser now supports the Input Tag for cameras, which means that developers can build mobile sites and apps that will take pictures and scan bar codes without leaving Firefox. Mozilla created a demo of the Input Tag here.

The second change supports the HTML5 Form Validation API, for automatic form-field validation. Basically, it will be easier to get the browser to validate typed text.

While the future of Firefox for Android lies in abandoning the current interface for the predicted massive speed gains from native Android code, the PC version of Firefox looks to address ongoing add-on compatibility issues, and give the browser a more seamless automatic update experience.

Contribution: Seth Rosenbalt

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Samsung Galaxy S II White edition Mobile available for $99 via T-Mobile!

As part of a web-only offer from T-Mobile, the white edition Samsung Galaxy S II is up for sale at a discounted price of $99.99. Interested users can avail of the holiday offer to grab a piece of this white beauty that binges on Gingerbread.

The pasty version on sale for a lower price, was spotted by Unwired View. Similar to its black variant, it is also powered by a dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor that clocks in a speed of 1.5GHz to facilitate multitasking on the device. The front panel of the smartphone is dominated by a Super AMOLED Plus WVGA capacitive multi-touch screen of 800 x 480p resolutions, spanning 4.5 inches.

Besides 1GB RAM, the Galaxy S II offers onboard memory of 16GB, which can be expanded using a microSD card of up to 32GB capacity. Its back panel is graced by an 8MP camera featuring flash, which captures high definition videos of 1080p resolutions. Additionally, the front facing 2MP HD webcam lets users keep in touch with loved ones by means of video conferencing over the internet.

The sleek handset comes with communication options such as Bluetooth as well as Wi-Fi and facilitates connections to systems or peripherals via the USB port, HDMI connector and 3.5mm stereo headphone jack. The DLNA certified smartphone also offers DLNA functionality. It draws power from a 1,850mAh lithium-ion battery and can be charged via USB.

The white edition Samsung Galaxy S II price tag reads $99.99 (approx. Rs. 5,250) after a $50 mail-in rebate and it is available along with a two-year customer agreement.

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Dell Aero smartphone Now Available in India!

With more and more people opting for smartphones over other handsets, all leading companies are trying to put their best foot forward to suffice the escalating demand. The desktop/notebook manufacturer Dell is one such company to enter the smartphone region. The company’s Aero smartphone is now available through LetsBuy in India.

The 3G-enabled smartphone is powered by Android 2.1 and Marvell PXA310 624MHz processor. Its 3.5-inch screen with Gorilla Glass display has a resolution of 640 x 360. The handset incorporates a 5MP camera along with handwriting recognition. It can be connected to other devices using the USB port or via Bluetooth.

The Dell Aero with 58mm x 122mm x 11.7mm dimensions and 104 grams weight is compatible with Google services like Gmail, Google Talk and YouTube. It is embedded with tools like Document viewer, Microsoft Exchange and Geo-Tagging along with support for Wi-Fi, EDGE, GPRS and GPS.

The Dell Aero smartphone is priced at Rs. 11,999 in India and is available for order at LetsBuy.

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Nokia Lumia 800 first Windows Phone handset ReView!

The Nokia Lumia 800 is the first Windows Phone handset to spring from the Microsoft / Nokia tie-up announced in February, and we've got our hands on an early sample to check it out. The Nokia Lumia 800 shares its exterior styling with the previously substantially less hyped Nokia N9, a Meego-based smartphone, although the screen size is reduced from 3.9" (854x480 pixels) to 3.7" (800x480 pixels) to conform to the Windows Phone spec list. The CPU, however, increases from the 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 to the 1.4GHz MSM8255 Snapdragon/Scorpion which certainly helps add snap to the Windows Phone Mango OS.

The Nokia Lumia 800, although being the more expensive of the two Nokia Windows Phone offerings (the other being the budget Nokia Lumia 710) shares the Nokia N9's 16-bit AMOLED ClearBlack display whereas the Nokia Lumia 710 sports a 24-bit ClearBlack TFT.

This being said, even though the colour depth is theoretically deeper than in the Nokia Lumia 710, AMOLED screens are seen as better than the older TFT technology due to the more vivid colours and better contrast ratios.

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Tired Facebookers.. Now It's Time to Try Facedrink!

Facedrink......A Social Drink!

“It gives you social energy. It gives you taste of friendship.” It’s Facedrink! And you better go buy some because it will be sued out of existence any minute now. Following in the footsteps of the unofficial Mark Zuckerberg action figure, some dude named Barry Moustapha (ROFLCOPTER) has created a lawyer-magnet energy drink. It’s themed with Facebook colors and proudly displays an “Add as Friend” button on the label. I’d be suspicious this was a hoax, but there’s a photo of a real bottle and reviewers confirm it leave a worse taste in your mouth than getting Poked by your dad.

The gloriously named Barry Moustapha trumpets “Facedrink achieves the goal that I set out for by providing you with the extra energy needed to be social or to deal with your boss.” Reviewers on Amazon seem to disagree, though:

“All my friends drank it up, and it starting to feel odd being the only person in line (besides my friend Tom) who was buying MyDrink anymore…Over time, I think I got too comfortable with it. I started drinking it with my parents, my boss, people I hadn’t seen since high school. Being too casual with FaceDrink eventually lead me to make some comments regarding my cousin possibly being gay, and my boss being a dick and since then I’ve cut back on who I drink it with. I should just quit it all together, but I might have a mild addiction at this point.”

Facedrink will make a great holiday gift, and an even better collectors item as there’s no way Moustapha’s getting away with this. Facebook successfully trademarked the word “face” specifically to prevent this kind of exploitation of its name. But I think there might be an amicable way to settle this. Facebook, acquire Facedrink, and promptly move their operations into the cafeteria of your swanky new Menlo Park headquarters.

After all, “Whether it is work, school, sports or just getting through the daily routine, Facedrink provides you with a boost of energy to manage it all.”

Price: 6 bottles Pack just $18, 1 Bottle $3... Available in 6 Pack Only.

Source: Facedrink......A Social Drink!

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White Galaxy S II Andriod from Samsung And T-Mobile

People always been something of a fans (a proponent, even) of white phones. Back in another life when mobile manufacturers on their phone designs, it was always one of the first questions would Arise “This is great! Can They make it in white?”

Back then, everybody acted like It was crazy. “White is too hard to keep clean!” they’d assure. “The white bezel makes the black screen look smaller!” they’d say. These days, of course, white phones are all the rage.

Sometime before the holidays, another flagship phone is now set to hop on the big list of handsets with snowy variants: the Samsung Galaxy S II.

News of the hue-less model comes straight from Samsung themselves, though the announcement lacks details beyond its launch window of “in time for the holidays”.

The announcement was made in partnership with T-Mobile, and only confirms that T-Mobile will be getting the white model. This is particularly interesting, as pictures of an identical white variant leaked out just days ago… but for AT&T. No official word yet from AT&T on when they might get it, but I’d guess that “in time for the holidays” window is the same across the board.

Source: White Galaxy S II

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SutiSurvey Software Solution for Better Customer Collaboration

SutiSurvey - Survey and Feedback Solution:

SutiSurvey automates the data collection process and streamlines the response analysis tasks associated with customer feedback.

"SutiSurvey continues our collaboration product suite enabling companies and customers to work together to improve products and services." – said N.D. Reddy, founder and CEO of SutiSoft Inc.

Users can create surveys from scratch, use existing templates, or upload from XML/Word. The user simply adds questions to the survey using over 30 different built-in & customizable question types; applies skipping & piping logic to questions; select a theme and adds recipient group/recipients to publish the survey to email and/or a widget on a website. Users can define the number of responses allowed for a survey by setting a response limit. When responses are collected, generate customizable reports and export in various file formats for further use.

Automatic email notifications are sent to the recipients notifying them of the survey inviting them to participate. Recipients can respond to a survey by clicking on the link provided in the email notification or directly from the website through the widget.

SutiSoft Inc., a trusted provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) and enterprise solutions, announced the release of SutiSurvey 2.1, its online software for creating professional online surveys to collect customer feedback.

How it Works:

1. Create Survey
2. Select Recipients & Publish Survey
3. Collect & Analyze Responses
4. Generate Reports

Visit http://www.sutisurvey.com for more information. Pricing plans start at $99 per month.

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Motorola Details European Retail Push for Xoom Tablet

Motorola, attempting to expand its brand among European customers, today announced retail partners that will carry its upcoming Android-based Xoom tablet.

Among those partners in the U.K. are The Carphone Warehouse and its ally Best Buy, along with Dixons Retail, with its Currys and PC World chains. In addition, Deutsche Telekom will carry it in "selected markets," Motorola announced at the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona.

The Xoom, with a 10.1-inch display, will mark the debut of the upcoming version 3.0 "Honeycomb" edition of Google's Android operating system, which is tailored for tablets. It's likely to be the most serious rival to the dominant Apple iPad. Samsung's smaller 7-inch Galaxy Tab is already on the market but comes with an earlier version of Android.

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Lenovo M Series:Think Centre M90z All-in-ones

Tame workplace clutter.

Ideal for crowded work areas, ThinkCentre M90z integrates the monitor with the central unit, resulting in a smaller PC footprint and less cable clutter. For an even tidier workspace, add an optional wireless keyboard and mouse.

The traditional frame stand adjusts to between a 15- and 45-degree viewing angle. To further customize your work space, choose the optional height-adjustable stand or one of our optional mounting options, like the extendable arm.

An all-in-one with oomph.

Give your workforce a real productivity boost. ThinkCentre M90z with all-new 2010 Intel® Core™ i series processors featuring Turbo Boost Technology2Intel Turbo Boost Technology supported only by Core i5 CPUs., which scales power dynamically based on usage needs for optimal processing and energy efficiency.

Our exclusive Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows® 7 certification helps you get more out of your new operating system by speeding boot-up time to as fast as 35 seconds and shutdown time to as fast as nine seconds.

Control at your fingertips.

For more intuitive PC interaction, opt for our multitouch panel3Multitouch screen is optionally available on models with Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional operating systems only.. Pan, zoom, rotate, right-click and more on the full high-definition screen. You can even control hardware functions like volume, mute, camera preview, sleep mode, microphone and system lock from your multitouch screen using our SimpleTap software. And because the touch screen is a normal glass overlay, you can safely clean and disinfect it—perfect for healthcare personnel!

Double vision.

Boost productivity with the dual-display mode. Simply connect another monitor using the onboard DisplayPort to increase your screen space. ThinkCentre M90z can also function as a standalone monitor via a VGA input, letting you work with your ThinkPad® laptop on two screens!


Stay in touch for less.

Choose an innovative, affordable alternative to expensive telephone services and business travel with our leading VoIP features for convenient, cost-effective video conferencing.

* 2-megapixel HD Web camera with physical on/off switch5Web camera available as an optional feature.
* Digital array microphones for better voice clarity with physical mute button6Digital array microphones available as an optional feature.
* 2-watt speakers
* Noise suppression and echo cancelation
* Usage indicator light to indicate imaging in process

Real IT cost savings.

An aging PC fleet can inflate maintenance costs and divert IT resources from more important tasks. Easy-to-manage ThinkCentre M90z helps free up your IT team while reducing overhead.

* Deploy in as little as three minutes.
* Control costs with 13-month platform stability.
* Deploy worldwide with global models.
* Recover fast from system crashes and deliver remote fixes to users, saving an estimated US$57 per PC7Using ThinkVantage® Rescue and Recovery™. Costs savings are based on Lenovo estimates..
* Reduce manual searches for drivers with ThinkVantage® System Update for an estimated savings of up to US$192 per PC8Using ThinkVantage® System Update. Costs savings are based on Lenovo estimates..
* Reduce IT desk-side visits and associated costs with Intel vPro™ technology.
* Access internal parts easily with the tool-less design and convenient component layout.

Security you can count on.

Protect your business-critical data. Our exclusive ThinkVantage Client Security Solution works in conjunction with an embedded chip called the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to manage encryption keys and processes for enhanced security.

Our easy-to-use Hardware Password Manager9Hardware Password Manager feature is sold separately. is the only solution available that lets you centrally manage keys and passwords for all brands of self-encrypting hard drives. In the event of lost passwords or an employee leaving the company, you can easily recover data.

ThinkCentre M90z is also available with an optional chassis intrusion switch. When enabled, this feature alerts the user of a PC breach at the next logon.

Be green. Save green.

Feel good about the PCs you buy and use—and save a chunk of money at the same time! ThinkCentre M90z helps save energy, the environment and your bottom line.

* First TCO Certified Edge all-in-one in the industry10TCO Certified Edge is an award program that helps identify products at the cutting edge, making your green purchasing decision easier. TCO Certified Edge is exclusively for those products that are at the leading edge of innovation in the areas of usability and human factors or that offer proven reduced impact on the natural environment.
* Built with 41.8% post consumer content (PCC), the equivalent of 65 plastic bottles1141.8% PCC is with optional fingerprint keyboard, calculated based on EPEAT standard as reference. An average soda bottle is 20.5g. ThinkCentre M90z is made from approximately 1325.5g of recycled plastic, including the optional fingerprint keyboard.
* Cuts electricity consumption by up to 69% with Power Manager software12Using Lenovo Power Manager can reduce power consumption on your desktop PC by up to 69% vs. not using power management on the same hardware. Savings based on Lenovo testing with a ThinkCentre M58 SFF and L2240p display using Lenovo Power Manager comparing maximum savings vs. maximum performance settings.
* Saves an estimated US$54.72 per unit per year on power costs13Compared to ThinkCentre M52 with a ThinkVision® L2440p monitor.
* Lets you monitor PC power usage and savings with Power Analyzer
* Auto-sensing brightness control can save an estimated US$8.20 per unit per year14Compared to ThinkCentre M52 with a ThinkVision® L2440p monitor.
* Top environmental certifications, including ENERGY STAR15Select models., EPEAT Gold16Select models. and GREENGUARD
* Climate Savers power supply unit
* Comes with a reusable Lenovo bag

Accessorize your ThinkCentre M90z.

* Work in comfort. The Lenovo Extend Arm17Lenovo Extend Arm available July 5, 2010. mounts to your desk and lets you easily adjust your PC for comfortable use. Extend out up to 16.1", raise up to 10.6", tilt 240 degrees and pivot for portrait or landscape viewing (57Y4352).
* Give yourself a raise. Our height-adjustable stand lets you easily lift your PC over 4" and tilt it forward five degrees or back 25 degrees for more comfortable computing (57Y4351).
* Clutter-free zone. Our ultraslim wireless keyboard and mouse contribute to a tidier work area. Easy to set up and use with a plug-and-play nano-sized receiver that stores neatly out of the way (57Y4700).

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Lenovo ThinkPad X Series Tablet

Incredibly versatile business tool

Unconventional work environment? ThinkPad® X Series Tablet is perfect for road warriors and in-the-trenches professionals—in sales, healthcare, emergency services, education and other industries—who need flexible, hassle-free computing on the go.
Easy to convert
From traditional laptop at the office to tablet mode in the field. Simply twist and fold back the screen to convert.
Natural, intuitive data input

* Digitizer pen: Jot notes and sketch diagrams on screen using the comfortable rubberized pen. You can even flip and erase like using a pencil! Palm-rejection technology prevents your hand from interfering with writing.
* Touch screen: For even greater ease, step up to the optional multitouch panel. Enhanced finger-touch sensitivity makes it a breeze to smoothly interact with applications and enter data on forms.
* Full-sized keyboard: All X Series Tablet models come with the full-sized, spill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard, featuring the famous TrackPoint® pointing device.

Must-have mobility and versatility

Take the highly mobile X Series Tablet anywhere work requires.

* Lightweight, starting at just 3.57 pounds
* Up to 10 hours of battery life for all-day computing
* Multiple connectivity options, including WiMAX, 3G/WWAN and more (varies by country)
* Superior wireless design and antenna placement

Enhance the tablet experience

The X Series Tablet is available with the
Genuine Windows® 7 Business operating system from Microsoft®, which improves the tablet experience with several tablet-specific features:

* Visual feedback for pen and touch interaction
* Customizable pen flicks for common tasks
* A snipping tool to capture anything on the screen
* Improved handwriting recognition

X Series Tablet models are also available with Genuine Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition. Both operating systems offer Input Panel, a feature that quickly and accurately converts handwriting to text.
Faster performance

The X Series Tablet raises the convertible notebook to new levels of mobile performance, without sacrificing portability or battery life.

* Latest Intel® Core™ i series processors (on X201) with Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading technologies to intelligently accelerate performance to match your workload
* Intel Core™2 Duo low-voltage processors (on X200) for a thinner, lighter design, powerful performance and longer battery life
* Up to 8GB DDR3 RAM

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Lenovo Think Pad LapTops 15% Dicount on Presidents Day Sale

Small business simplified
Innovative solutions and productivity-enhancing technology in a versatile, reliable, easy-to-use laptop. So you can focus on business instead of your PC.

Fast and convenient

* Starting from Intel® Core™ i3 330M processors
* Genuine Windows® 7 Professional (other editions of Windows available)
* Windows 7 Lenovo Enhanced Experience
* Thin and light with a 13.3", 14" or 15.6" LED backlit widescreen and long battery life
* Multitouch touchpad for easy zooming, rotating and scrolling
* Streamlined, spill-resistant keyboard
* Multiple wireless connectivity options*
* Built-in DVD drive (14" and 15" models), plus plenty of ports and slots for expansion
* Enhanced Web-conferencing features
* Integrated or discrete graphics*

*Varies by model

Hassle-free

* Fast, hassle-free recovery from system corruptions
* Easy password management
* Automatic system update retrieval
* Optional integrated fingerprint reader (14" and 15" models)
* Convenient Lenovo services and warranty options.

Lenovo Think Pad LapTops

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DivX Plus Software 8 Free Downloads

With the advent of high-definition video, many people are finding that programs like Windows Media Player just aren't going to cut it for viewing HD content. HD video demands a player that can do it justice, and DivX Plus 8 for Windows is perfectly suited to handle this task.

DivX Plus 8 is a whole suite of utilities, including a desktop player, a converter, a Web player, and the necessary codec pack to handle the content. We put each of the applications through its paces and found them all to be intuitive and well designed. The player is specially designed to maximize the appearance and audio of high-definition video, and we could certainly see the difference in a head-to-head with the same clip played in Windows Media Player. The latest version also makes it easy to transfer content to DiVX certified DVD players or Blu-ray players (or the PS3). If you're looking to optimize videos for the platform on which they will be played, the DivX converter will come in handy. It's impressive how simple it is to use.

The DivX codec comes in handy if you want to view HD videos with other media players, such as Windows Media Player, while the Web player is exactly what it sounds like: an online plug-in that lets you stream HD videos. If any of this sounds confusing, that's because DivX 8 Plus isn't really made for users who aren't at least a bit familiar with the ins and outs of HD video. However, those who are will find this group of tools to be quite helpful. The program has no built-in Help file, but its online support page provides a comprehensive set of FAQs, tutorials, and how-to guides.

It's worth noting that the DivX 8 Plus player takes up a fair amount of processing power, though presumably you won't be using your system for much else while using it, and also that the program installs desktop icons without asking. The overall suite is free, but if there is an option to DivX Pro pack to unlock some features, such as the capability to transcode files for mobile device playback. We recommend this program to all users.

Free Downloads DivX Plus Software 8

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