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Sony’s Vaio X netbook attempts to reach a different class of customer than do most netbooks

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Sony’s Vaio X netbook attempts to reach a different class of customer than do most netbooks

The iPad is designed as a mobile Internet machine. The integrated Safari browser runs impressively fast, even on complex Web sites. Put to the key web standards test Acid3, the iPad scored a perfect 100 points. That said, Apple has stubbornly refused to incorporate Adobe’s Flash technology, frequently used on the web for video playback, interactive graphics and online games.

Sony’s Vaio X netbook attempts to reach a different class of customer than do most netbooks, which are inexpensive and tend to underwhelm on performance. With a starting price of ,299, Sony is aiming the Vaio X at mobile professionals looking for an ultra-lightweight computer with a physical keyboard and a VGP-BPS2A battery that will last maybe half a workday without needing to be recharged. It’s a great machine if you have no problem with sticker shock in a category wherein many netbooks sell for 0.

The two new 13-inch MacBook Pros feature 2.4GHz and 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors, up from 2.26GHz and 2.53GHz respectively, with 4GB RAM. While this speed increase can only be a good thing, we have to wonder why Apple is sticking with the Core 2 Duo instead of going for a Core i3 or even a low-end Core i5, taking the entire MacBook Pro range over to the new CPUs. Using a Core 2 Duo as the rest of the MacBook Pro range moves to the Core-i chips makes the 13-inch model look a little dated.

Netbook vendors seemed to have agreed on a certain set of solutions such as 1G memory, 100G+ hard drive, Intel Atom processor, embedded cameras, etc., but after that, the choices are many. It has taken me a while to get to this point, but if you were to buy a Netbook today, the minimum requirements should be.

The highly attractive Toshiba(Satellite A300 Battery) Mini NB305-N410BN is a 10.1-inch netbook that offers features and performance comparable to many other netbooks. Looks-wise, however, it is hard to beat. You can purchase the Mini NB305-N410BN for 9.99, and it comes with a one-year warranty as well as technical support online or via telephone.

Good battery life, design and ergonomics, plus a reasonable £256 exc VAT price, mean that HP ’s latest netbook immediately becomes one of our favourites. The Toshiba retains its A List crown thanks to a better trackpad and wireless, but it’s a close-run thing and the stylish HP is good enough to earn a Recommended award instead.

Several years ago, there was a debate about the safety of li-ion batteries after millions were recalled due to overheating and the potential to catch fire. Since then, the technology has been adapted to address many of those hazards, but li-ion batteries are still more volatile than other battery types.

One of the first things you notice with the 5310m is that it feels very solid—almost like a ThinkPad(ThinkPad T60 battery), though obviously it looks completely different. The magnesium alloy main body provides a firm foundation to build upon, and the LCD and cover are sturdy as well showing very little twist or flex. The keyboard is likewise free of flex and provides a comfortable typing surface. All told, build quality is definitely a highlight of the ProBook.

We performed ours standard bevy of tests on these new Apple MacBook Pro models, and compared them to the previous generation of 13in MacBook Pro, the new 2.4GHz 15in MacBook Pro and the 13in unibody MacBook.

The new entry-level MacBook Pro also proved to be faster than the previous “better” and “best” configurations in the 15-inch lineup, with 2.66GHz and 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo processors, respectively. Comparing the new 2.4GHz Core i5 MacBook Pro with the previous top of the line 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro, the new entry-level 15-inch was 5 percent faster in our Speedmark 6 testing, with 7 percent faster scores in our Photoshop test, 17 percent faster Cinebench CPU score, 16 percent faster MathematicaMark 7 score, and 19 percent faster Aperture score.