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Review: Asus Zenbook UX31

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Overview</h3>
The Asus Zenbook UX31 is one of the first laptops to conform to Intel's Ultrabook specification. 
And, right away, we'll tell you - it stands toe-to-toe with Apple's MacBook Air in the fight for the title of best luxury ultraportable. 
More competition is to come, however, in the form of the Lenovo IdeaPad U300 S, Acer Aspire S3 and, potentially, others from the likes of HP and Dell. 
Back to the present though and Asus has done a terrific job with the Zenbook's design - even if you have to acknowledge that the designer took more than a sneaky glance at Apple's ultraportable first. 
The 13-inch Zenbook is fantastic to look at. When closed, the wedge-shaped laptop measures 17mm at its thickest point and a mere 3mm at its thinnest. 
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The aluminium silver lid boasts a distinctive concentric circle design that catches and reflects the surrounding light. Befitting the name, the Zenbook's simple, sleek finish gives it a premium look that keeps getting better as soon as you lift the lid. 
The design ethic is in evidence earlier than that, though - it's a lovely experience as you open the box while Asus has also included a mini Display Port to D-Sub adapter and a USB to Ethernet lead as well. Both are housed in their own little pouch. Better still, you even get a bespoke sleeve for your Zenbook in the box. 
The same thinking even stretches to the Intel Core and Windows 7 stickers. We wonder who it was that proposed they were silver and black - Intel? Asus? - but whoever did has made a difference. 
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Specifications</h3>
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The outward elegance of the Zenbook UX31 has certainly been matched by power on the inside. There are currently two different versions available, our test model has the Core i7 2677M Processor while there's also a Core i5 2467M Processor variant. 
Our test version was running Windows 7 Home Premium, though the Asus spec sheet seems to suggest that Professional is also available should that be a requirement for you. 
For those looking for a smaller laptop, there's an 11.6-inch UX21 version that costs £849. We'll be reviewing that separately as soon as we can get our hands on one. 
You'll get 4GB or RAM with all 13-inch models, as well as a 128 or 256GB solid state drive (SSD). Our review model had a 128GB drive under the hood and, as we were using it a lot, we managed to fill most of that with apps and files in no time. This is a performance machine and you may find yourself wanting the larger capacity. 
The isolation-style keyboard is front and centre inside the Zenbook with no additional clutter from the likes of hotkeys, volume controls, numeric keypads or even separate mouse buttons. 
As the chassis is so thin, there's very little depth to each key. It must be said that, at first, this can be of-putting, especially if you're used to hammering out your emails – but before long typing on the Zenbook becomes second nature. 
We did find the directional arrows and the enter key to be a little on the small side, but not enough to interfere with extended typing sessions. 
There's also no backlight to the keyboard - as the MacBook Air and other competitors such as theSamsung 9 Series have this. A shame it's missing here. 
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Alongside the keyboard, Asus has included a large, central touchpad. We had doubts about the inbuilt buttons and lack of a textured surface at first, but these were soon laid to rest. 
The response is swift and because of the larger size, it is possible to use your thumb on the touchpad without moving your hands from the typing position. Occasionally you might brush the touchpad when typing but this is a rare occurrence. 
However, we really don't like the mouse buttons. The touch isn't very definite, while it can be quite hard to do selections or multiple presses. Things could be a lot better here. 
Another noteworthy feature of the Zenbook is the external speaker running across the base of the 13.3-inch, 1,600 x 900 16:9 Super-TFT screen. Developed by Bang & Olufsen and called ICEpower, the speaker is monitored by in-built Asus techcalled SonicMaster to keepthe balance even. 
The Zenbook will hit a reassuringly loud volume without disintegrating into either a tinny treble or a fuzzy bass. It sounded impressive both in our expansive office and at home in a fully furnished room. 
For the record, there's also a 0.3 megapixel webcam for video conferencing or Skype. 
The Zenbook weighs in at 1.4kg, exactly the same as the 13.1-inch Macbook Air. It's hardly noticeable when carried around for the day and, because of the svelte design; it won't take up too much space in your bag. 
Thankfully Asus hasn't filled the Zenbook with too much add-on software, but there is an annoying Live Update engine that keeps on popping up messages from the taskbar, while there's also a battery life gadget (actually useful but it remains in your taskbar), as well as backup tools and a webcam app. 
We're sure there are some people that think it's nice to have this kind of stuff, but we're not among them. Moreover, much of the software is simply unnecessary. 
And then there's the graphics that appear when you turn the volume up, change the brightness or switch the power mode. To be honest, they're horribly ugly and we're simply not impressed. 
It's a shame the same attention that was paid to the external design wasn't paid to the add-ons within the OS. 
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Performance</h3>
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TechRadar Labs</h4>
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Cinebench 10: 8726 3D Mark '06: 3623 Battery Eater '05: 253 mins 
Both processors in the 13-inch are from Intel's second-generation Sandy Bridge family and mean the Zenbook can easily handle multi-tasking, varioius demanding apps and multiple displays using the Sandy Bridge chips' in-built HD 3000 graphics capabilities. 
However. the lack of non-dedicated graphics from AMD or Nvidia does hit the Zenbook in the performance pocket - hence our relatively modest 3D Mark score. 
We felt the display wasn't the best - dark colours and especially blacks seem a little washed out - but definition is good. We also found the viewing angle wasn't great for watching video and working alongside others. 
Speed, clearly, is the focus of the ultrabook range and the Zenbook is no slouch. The instant-on feature means you can be up and running in just two seconds from sleep mode and standby time will hit two weeks on a single charge. 
The Core i7 unit featured here performs brilliantly and it was able to handle multiple browsers, Outlook and Word 2010, Spotify, FileZilla and image editing apps all concurrently. You really find you can do what you want, when you want. 
There were a couple of times when we found this wasn't the case - several times when switching power states suddenly (like unplugging the charger) meant that the whole system seemed to struggle to adapt - browsing became slow and we had to let the system calm completely down. Also we found that using more intensive apps could make things hang - handling a load of images inside Microsoft Publisher, for example. 
Even with heavy use during our testing, the Zenbook's battery lasted for an impressive 253 minutes. And when the battery does dip below 5 per cent, the Zenbook will automatically save any files in progress to avoid you losing all your work when the machine shuts down. 
The battery can seem like it's draining reasonably quickly when doing any tasks on high performance but on power saving mode this thing is positively frugal, going for around six hours if you're careful. Asus quotes seven, but you'll have to barely use it to get that. So we're not at the all-day battery life scenario yet, but we're getting closer. 
The slim design means physical connectivity isn't as abundant as regular laptops, but there's still enough here to satisfy most users. 
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Asus has included two USB ports, one of which is USB 3.0 as well as an SD card slot plus a mini HDMI and mini DislayPort for connecting the ultrabok to an external TV or monitor. The Zenbook also has 802.11n Wi-Fi and cutting edge Bluetooth 4.0 wireless connectivity. 
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Good value?</h4>
Although the 13.3-inch Zenbook will set you back from £999, that;s still £100 less than the cheapest 13.3-inch Macbook Air. 
Similarly, Asus has matched Apple with pricing for the 11.6-inch model which, like the smaller Macbook Air comes in at £849. Considering the technology and the form factor, a starting price point of under a thousand pounds is good value for money - especially when you consider other such ultraportables have cost as much as £1,500 in the past. 
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Verdict</h3>
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Overall we were very impressed with the Asus Zenbook. Neither power nor portability has been sacrificed in pursuit of the other and features that traditionally suffer, such as audio quality and battery life, have not been neglected. 
Battery life, especially, isn't the worry it usually is with the Zenbook, but you need to make sure it's in the right power state - running on high performance means that the system flies - but it comes at a cost. For most purposes, running in power saving mode is more than enough. 
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We liked</h4>
There's so much to like about this laptop. It's a real PC ultraportable - the design is fantastic and it goes like stink. 
Beautiful design can only come into its own when there's performance to match.And it's all here in spades. 
The instant sleep and resume is exactly what you want in a laptop like this, and you'll find yourself quickly adapting to never shutting down. Unless, that is. Windows wants to install updates! 
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We disliked</h4>
There's surprisingly little we disliked about the Zenbook, but it must be said that the trackpad buttons grate especially. They are truly awful and mean that a mouse is recommended for serious work. 
The keyboard takes a bit of getting used to and isn't as good as many - however, you quickly get to know it and it's not too much of an issue. The lack of a backlight is also a problem. 
Graphics performance could be better but we realise that's slightly unrealistic for a machine of this type - we also weren't huge fans of the display. 
Finally, you could say the design - though fantastic - is rather derivative. Still, unless you're a real design freak, you'll almost certainly find that you're not that fussed. 
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Verdict</h4>
While price may preclude some from purchasing the Zenbook, we have no problem in recommending it as one of the best ultraportables we've seen. 
It's certainly a match for the impressive MacBook Air - and a real tonic to those who have wanted a performanceWindowsultraportable at a price point that doesn't require a remortgage. Yes, it's expensive. But it's so worth it. 
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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet Release Date Set for August 23rd

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Lenovo was nice enough to let us check out this tablet already and here is our sneak peek hands-on video. Make sure you check that out as we have plenty of pictures with the laptop accessories as well as the dock. The ThinkPad will come with the same amazing 10″ IPS display as the IdeaPad K1 tablet, so users can expect great viewing angles and bright colors. We’ve already unboxed the K1 tablet and you can see more on that here.</div>
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They have nicely bundled over 25 popular applications with their new tablet line so users are getting some great and useful pre-installed apps out of the box as well as that great build quality we have seen from Lenovo Laptops over the years. With Netflix included you can watch movies anywhere. For even more photos here is the leaked press shots.</div>
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We should hopefully be getting this awesome tablet in for a full review for all our readers so we will keep you posted as the release date inches closer.</div>
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Device Specifications and Information</div>
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Device Info<ul style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 24px 1.5em;">Device Name : ThinkPad Tablet</ul>
<ul style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 24px 1.5em;">Manufactuer : Lenovo</ul>
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<ul style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 24px 1.5em;">Announced Date : July 19, 2011</ul>
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Display<ul style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 24px 1.5em;">
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<li style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5;">MicroSDHC</li>
<li style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5;">SD</li>
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<ul style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 24px 1.5em;">Sensors:
<li style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5;">Accelerometer</li>
<li style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5;">Ambient light</li>
<li style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5;">Proximity</li>
</ul>
<ul style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 24px 1.5em;">QWERTY :<img align="middle" alt="" height="16" mce_src="http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/2964/acwno.gif" src="http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/2964/acwno.gif" style="border-width: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; max-width: 640px;" width="16" /></ul>
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Cellular Network</div>
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Device Connectivity<ul style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 24px 1.5em;">Wi-Fi:
<li style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5;">802.11b</li>
<li style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5;">802.11g</li>
<li style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5;">802.11n</li>
</ul>
<ul style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 24px 1.5em;">Bluetooth:
<li style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5;">Bluetooth 2.0</li>
</ul>
<ul style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 24px 1.5em;">Location Features:
<li style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5;">Compass</li>
<li style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5;">GPS</li>
<li style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5;">Cellular location</li>
<li style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5;">Wi-Fi location</li>
</ul>
<ul style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 24px 1.5em;">FM Radio :<img align="middle" alt="" height="16" mce_src="http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/2964/acwno.gif" src="http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/2964/acwno.gif" style="border-width: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,'Bitstream Charter',serif; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; max-width: 640px;" width="16" /></ul>
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Review: Lenovo ThinkPad B560

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Review: Lenovo G560

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//Review%20images/What%20Laptop/WLT%20148/WLT148.rev1.Lenovo01_1-200-200.jpg"> Lenovo has hit the mark once again with its excellent G560. Boasting impressive usability and performance, this is one of the best laptops we've seen at this price point, and its few small quirks don't detract from an excellent overall user experience. This laptop is such a success because it gets the basics right. The keyboard is fantastic, providing a crisp and firm action that will suit those that need a computer for typing essays or reports, or inputting data. It's just a shame that the Control (Ctrl) key has been indented one space and replaced by the Function (Fn) key, although we found we eventually got used to this. A dedicated numeric keypad has been included, but it's a little cramped due to the large keys employed in the main keyboard. Similarly, the directional keys are very close together and those with large fingers might struggle at first. The 15.6-inch screen is beaten by the MSI CR620-643uk, but that's only due to the latter's excellence. This display is still impressive, providing a great deal of detail thanks to the 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, and both colour vibrancy and brightness are excellent. If you want your photos and movies to look their best, then the G560 does a more than competent job. Solid chassis The machine's chassis is built from black plastic and there's virtually no flexibility in the panels, so the laptop will survive a bit of rough treatment on road. A cross-hatch pattern – similar to that used on the Acer but finer – has been implemented, though it's still quite a dull laptop to look at. The machine is powered by a Core i3 350M processor, from one of Intel's latest generation of chips. Performance is almost identical to that of the MSI, but miles ahead of the Acer and Dell. This allows you to run even resource intensive applications such as photo editing software with little problem, as well as everyday programs. <img alt="Lenovo g560" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/Review%20images/What%20Laptop/WLT%20148/WLT148.rev1.Lenovo02_1-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> The integrated Intel GMA HD graphics card is also suitably powerful, so you can stream HD movies via the internet and even carry out some basic video editing; perfect for all you wannabe James Cameron's out there. Benchmarks Battery life: 201 minutes MobileMark 2007: 222 3DMark 2003: 3496 Features include Lenovo's VeriFace software, which uses the webcam to recognise your face and let you access the laptop – great for the security conscious. The 250GB of storage is a little stingy, though, and the lack of an HDMI port for hooking up to an external HDTV or monitor is a shame. Similarly, the 201-minute battery life will be constricting for those who spend a lot of time on the road. Ultimately, though, these issues don't ruin what is a fantastic overall computing experience, and the usability and power on offer here make the Lenovo G560 a worthy Gold award winner. <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techradar/allnews/~3/eZKvGPwI8a0/story01.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Article</A>

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Review: Lenovo G560

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//Review%20images/What%20Laptop/WLT%20148/WLT148.rev1.Lenovo01_1-200-200.jpg"> Lenovo has hit the mark once again with its excellent G560. Boasting impressive usability and performance, this is one of the best laptops we've seen at this price point, and its few small quirks don't detract from an excellent overall user experience. This laptop is such a success because it gets the basics right. The keyboard is fantastic, providing a crisp and firm action that will suit those that need a computer for typing essays or reports, or inputting data. It's just a shame that the Control (Ctrl) key has been indented one space and replaced by the Function (Fn) key, although we found we eventually got used to this. A dedicated numeric keypad has been included, but it's a little cramped due to the large keys employed in the main keyboard. Similarly, the directional keys are very close together and those with large fingers might struggle at first. The 15.6-inch screen is beaten by the MSI CR620-643uk, but that's only due to the latter's excellence. This display is still impressive, providing a great deal of detail thanks to the 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, and both colour vibrancy and brightness are excellent. If you want your photos and movies to look their best, then the G560 does a more than competent job. Solid chassis The machine's chassis is built from black plastic and there's virtually no flexibility in the panels, so the laptop will survive a bit of rough treatment on road. A cross-hatch pattern – similar to that used on the Acer but finer – has been implemented, though it's still quite a dull laptop to look at. The machine is powered by a Core i3 350M processor, from one of Intel's latest generation of chips. Performance is almost identical to that of the MSI, but miles ahead of the Acer and Dell. This allows you to run even resource intensive applications such as photo editing software with little problem, as well as everyday programs. <img alt="Lenovo g560" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/Review%20images/What%20Laptop/WLT%20148/WLT148.rev1.Lenovo02_1-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> The integrated Intel GMA HD graphics card is also suitably powerful, so you can stream HD movies via the internet and even carry out some basic video editing; perfect for all you wannabe James Cameron's out there. Benchmarks Battery life: 201 minutes MobileMark 2007: 222 3DMark 2003: 3496 Features include Lenovo's VeriFace software, which uses the webcam to recognise your face and let you access the laptop – great for the security conscious. The 250GB of storage is a little stingy, though, and the lack of an HDMI port for hooking up to an external HDTV or monitor is a shame. Similarly, the 201-minute battery life will be constricting for those who spend a lot of time on the road. Ultimately, though, these issues don't ruin what is a fantastic overall computing experience, and the usability and power on offer here make the Lenovo G560 a worthy Gold award winner. <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techradar/allnews/~3/VX7aHlTIXLo/story01.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Article</A>

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<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//Review%20images/What%20Laptop/WLT%20144/WLT144.rev2.lenova_1-200-200.jpg"> Lenovo is probably best known for its business ThinkPad range, but the consumer-focused IdeaPad Z560 is an excellent mid-priced portable with a highly impressive specification. This laptop features an Intel Core i3 processor and the difference over its rivals is impressive, producing good benchmarking scores. There's more than enough power for multi-tasking with system-intensive software and we noticed no slowdown at any point. Even more impressive considering the price is the dedicated Nvidia graphics card, which again topped our benchmarking tests. Multimedia tasks such as photo and video editing are easily dispatched, and you can even run fairly recent games with suitable ease, albeit with some of the detail settings turned down slightly. Most users will find the 320GB of hard drive storage space plenty, only filled quickly by those with large media collections, while the 5-in-1 memory card reader allows instant access to your holiday snaps and other media. A full range of ports includes VGA and HDMI for connecting monitors, eSATA for rapid data transfers and even an ExpressCard slot for attaching peripherals. 802.11n Wi-Fi allows speedy wireless networking, with 10/100 Ethernet available for wired connections. All of this is packed inside a firm plastic chassis featuring a smart metallic design. We noticed no weak areas, so you can take this laptop on the road with confidence. At 2.6kg, its weight matches the other 15.6-inch laptops, but the 192 minute battery life is unimpressive and beaten by most of the laptops at this price point, so you'll need to pack the charger. Bright display The black lid does a reasonable job of hiding fingerprints but, unfortunately, doesn't bend too far past vertical, so the 15.6-inch screen is best viewed when the laptop is sitting on a desk. Still, it's one of the brightest displays and almost as vibrant as the PC NextDay ZooStorm 3389-9209/B. The 1366 x 768 resolution matches most other laptops at this price point, so images are reasonably sharp. An isolation-style keyboard is in place and is perfect for touch-typing. There's room for a dedicated numeric keypad, and a row of touch-sensitive buttons just above the board performs various quick access functions. <img alt="Lenovo ideapad z560" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/Review%20images/What%20Laptop/WLT%20144/WLT144.rev2.buildlenova_1-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> We also liked the textured touchpad which has a scrollbar along the right edge for quickly navigating documents and web pages. The IdeaPad Z560 is a great all-rounder with many strengths and few weaknesses. The Core i3 processor and dedicated GPU provide fantastic performance, while the well-built chassis is packed with features. Only flawed portability detracts from this highly polished package.

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Lenovo has launched its new All-in-one PC for the Indian market called the IdeaCenter B300. This mainstream PC will be available at all retail outlets and multi brand digital lifestyle retail chains for Rs. 29,990 onwards with a 1-year on-site warranty. 
 
 
The specifications will vary depending on how much you're willing to pay. For the CPU, you have a choice of a Core2 Duo 7600/5400s/Core i range. Memory options start from 2GB DDR3 onwards whereas for storage, you again get multiple choices up to 1TB. The B300 with a 20-inch screen features a 1600x900 resolution where as the 21.5-inch screen will sport a full HD resolution with LED backlighting and multi-touch on select models only. 
 
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On the graphics front, we have a choice between the onboard GMA 4500MHD or a ATI Radeon HD5450 with 512MB dedicated memory. Other featurs include two 3W speakers, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth, DVD burner, card reader, built-in webcam and a keyboard and mouse. The B300 will come shipped with Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit or 64-bit depending on the amount of RAM.

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