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VAIO VPCZ21AGX/B Laptop

apolloaalexander — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:28:50 +0000

The Sony VAIO VPCZ21AGX/B Laptop is one sleek laptop. With its 13.1-inch form factor, this device shouldn’t be taken lightly. The VAIO VPCZ21AGX/B Laptop packs an Intel Core i5-2410M processor with Turbo Boost Technology. Its modest screen boast of a resolution of 1600×900 LED backlit display powered by the integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000.

The most beautiful feature of this device is the packaging, the whole of the VAIO VPCZ21AGX/B Laptop is packed in a very lightweight carbon fiber casing which is sure to catch anybody’s eye. Consistent with the Sony Z Series, the VAIO VPCZ21AGX/B Laptop can connect to external HD displays via its Power Media Dock to be the ultimate workstation at home or the office and disconnect easily to go.

With these beautiful functions, one would really want this device. However, due to seasonal marketing promotions of Sony or external market forces, prices of the VAIO VPCZ21AGX/B Laptop tend to fluctuate depending on the demand. This is why I find a particular website very helpful in price tracking so that you could buy the VAIO VPCZ21AGX/B Laptop just at the right time at the right price.

For more on the price tracking feature you may check the link below.

Sony VAIO VPCZ21AGX/B Laptop Price Tracker

Lenovo ThinkServer TS430

apolloaalexander — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:18:15 +0000

Lenovo’s new line of enhanced servers are now more energy-efficient, powerful, and faster than the old models – up 30% more from previous servers. The good news is that the Lenovo ThinkServer TS430 belongs to this new generation of power-packed servers. What’s more, the new Lenovo ThinkServer TS430 has been built with power-saving enhancements most notably the air and temperature sensors with zone cooling technologies that ensures you only use the power that you need.

The ThinkServer TS430 supports up to 8 SATA or SAS how swap drives with easy access and is highly manageable with IPMI 2.0-compliant ThinkServer Management Module and remote iKVM. This particular management feature allows network administrators to remotely handle management tasks efficiently thus negating the need for periodic maintenance visits.

Another important feature of the TS430 is the improved RAID data protection and performance, SAS RAID choices supports 0/1/5/10 RAID configurations along with 4 uDIMM memory slots supporting up to 32GB of ECC memory. The TS430 can store either 2.5-inch SAS or 3.5-inch SATA drives with support of up to 16TB (SATA) or 4.8TB (SAS).

Having the integrated Ethernet gigabit port and industry-leading solutions like the EasyStartup software, and EasyManage enterprise management application, the ThinkServer TS430 is truly a very welcome addition to any company’s data servers.

Source: Lenovo ThinkServer TS430

Sony VAIO VPCZ2390X CTO

apolloaalexander — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:36:41 +0000

The Z Series of the VAIO laptop line is of an ultra-portable design. They are small and light, yet packed with heavy hardware. The VAIO VPCZ2390X CTO is their customize-to-order version of the 13.1-inch Z Series. Choose your preferred components to suit your computing needs with the VAIO VPCZ2390X CTO.

First off, the processors for the Sony VAIO VPCZ2390X CTO are all equipped with the new Turbo Boost Technology, they are the following: Intel Core i5-2450M (2.50GHz), Intel Core i5-2540M (2.60GHz), and Intel Core i7-2640M (2.80GHz). This laptop does not skimp on memory either; for its small size, the VAIO VPCZ2390X CTO is equipped with a 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB fixed onboard DDR3-SDRAM-1333.

The uniqueness of the Sony VAIO VPCZ2390X CTO lie in the Power Media Dock Docking Stations that is built into the dedicated graphics card. With the Power Media Dock, you can connect up to four Full HD displays to the VAIO VPCZ2390X CTO! The dedicated graphics card is an AMD Radeon HD 6650M with 1GB VRAM with a choice of optical drive: CD/DVD Player/Burner, Blu-ray Disc Player, or Blu-ray Disc Player/Burner.

Basic Components of VAIO VPCZ2390X CTO

Intel® Core™ i5-2450M processor (2.50GHz / 3.10GHz with Turbo Boost)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
13.1″ LED backlit display (1600 x 900)
Power Media Dock™ with AMD Radeon™ HD 6650M (1GB) graphics and CD/DVD player / burner
128GB (64GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0
4GB (2GB x2 fixed onboard) DDR3-SDRAM-1333

Source: Sony VAIO VPCZ2390X CTO

Sony VAIO F Series Laptops

apolloaalexander — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:16:32 +0000

The Sony VAIO F Series Laptops are considered a “Desktop Replacement” owing to its screen size and hardware components. The VAIO F Series is highly suitable for the gamers and people who do a lot of hardcore video editing.

With a choice of quad-core processors of either Intel Core i7-2670QM (2.20GHz / 3.10GHz with Turbo Boost) or Intel Core i7-2860QM (2.50GHz / 3.60GHz with Turbo Boost) along with memory of up to 2GB DDR3-SDRAM-1333, the Sony VAIO F Series Laptops can take on any difficult task that you will give it.

The screen is a whopping 16-inch (3D models) or 16.4-inch (2D models) LED backlit full HD Display (with 1920 x1080 resolution) powered by NVIDIA GeForce GT520M (512MB) dedicated graphics (2D model) or NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M (1GB) dedicated graphics (3D model).

Other notable features of the Sony VAIO F Series Laptops are the Dolby Home Theater Technology which gives stereo sound effects and the LED-illuminated keyboard for working in the dark.

The VAIO F Series Laptops are available in various colors namely, Glossy Black, Matte Black, Premium White, and Silver.

Source: Sony VAIO F Series

IdeaCentre B510

apolloaalexander — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:22:59 +0000

The time of the all-in-ones has now arrived. With office spaces and home workspace becoming smaller and smaller, Lenovo’s IdeaCentre B510 all-in-one desktops will surely be a welcome companion for you. With its exceptional performance, you have no need for an extra PC to do other heavier loads.

The IdeaCentre B510 is equipped with Intel Core i7-870S processors (2.66GHz / 3.60GHz) with up to 16GB of available DDR3 memory to easily process all those computing needs. At the same time, the screen of the IdeaCentre B510 is a whopping 23-inch FULL HD (1920 x 1080) TFT color touchscreen powered by a choice of the following dedicated graphics cards: ATI Radeon HD 5450 512MB, ATI Radeon HD 5570 1GB, or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 1GB for that perfect gaming and multimedia experience.

What’s more is that the IdeaCentre B510 comes preloaded with Windows 7 Home Premium 64 and hard disk space of up to 2TB (7200rpm) so that you can store all your files in this device. Lenovo’s IdeaCentre B510 also comes with Bluetooth keyboard and mouse so that there are no unsightly cables to be seen.

Source: Lenovo IdeaCentre B510

VAIO Z Series Laptops

apolloaalexander — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:45:48 +0000

The Sony VAIO Z Series is a line of feather-light but fully-loaded laptops. This is the premium line in Sony’s laptop lineup. It features top performance all enclosed in a thin 0.66-inch shell.

Don’t let its small size mislead you, the Sony VAIO Z Series packs Intel’s 2nd Generation processors and can run up to Intel Core i7. It even features dual channel Solid State Drives with RAID Technology for faster bootups, quick application access, more efficient read/write speeds, and lower power consumption.

Even the 13.1-inch display is nothing to complain about, if you need to hook up to bigger displays for work, the VAIO Z Series laptops can be equipped with the optional Power Media Dock which can allow you to connect up to three Full HD displays for those video editing tasks that just need more than one screen. This is of no consequence to the device’s speed since video graphics is supported by AMD Radeon HD 6650M graphics card with 1GB VRAM for high-grade picture quality without taking its toll on the CPU.

The Sony VAIO Z Series is for you if you want high class power in a very portable device.

Source: Sony VAIO Z Series

ThinkPad W520

apolloaalexander — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:09:37 +0000

My my my, the ultimate portable workstation, Lenovo’s ThinkPad W520 is sure to take your breath away. With processor speeds of up to Intel Core i7-2960XM (Quad Core), the ThinkPad W520 is guaranteed to keep heavy-duty applications running smoothly no matter how strenuous on the system it seems. If you think you might run low on memory, think again! This workstation gives you not 4GB, not 6GB, but 16GB of memory! Look at that, 16GB of DDR3-SDRAM-1333 sure to make everything work ultra fast.

Another marvel of the Lenovo ThinkPad W520 is the 15.6-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display; if you are one of the picky ones on display and still want to enjoy beautiful movies while on break, then get the FHD (1920 x 1080), powered by either NVIDIA Quadro 1000M or NVIDIA Quadro 2000M Graphics with 2GB DDR3 Memory, it will surely give you crystal clear graphics.

Storage options of the ThinkPad W520 have the following options: 320GB or 500GB (5400rpm), 500GB (7200rpm) Hard Disk Drive; 128GB Solid State Drive, or Intel 160GB Solid State Drive.

Source: Lenovo ThinkPad W520

ThinkPad T420

apolloaalexander — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:37:42 +0000

Lenovo’s ThinkPad T Series was christened as the Portable Powerhouse by Lenovo and is known as the “Gold standard for business notebooks.”

The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 is designed to be a mobile business solution from the very beginning. Released in March 2011, it sports a 14-inch HD (1366×768) LED Backlit Anti-glare Display which can be upgraded to a resolution of 1600×900. You have the onboard Intel HD Graphics 3000 and even have the option to add the NVIDIA Optimus Technology which automatically switches to the available NVIDIA Graphics Card when needed, thus giving you enhanced battery life.

The heart of the ThinkPad T420 is the 2nd generation Intel Core i3-2350M Processor which guarantees a 20% increase in performance. You can even choose the highest available for this product which is the Intel Core i7-2640M Processor for those heavy computing needs. Available RAM is the norm for Lenovo: 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB DR3-SDRAM-1333.

Hard Drive options are 320GB (5400rpm) or 500GB (7200rpm) while Solid State Drive options are 128GB Serial ATA or Intel 160GB Serial ATA. The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 runs on Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 but Lenovo recommend Windows 7 Professional 64 for the best performance possible.

Minimum specs of the ThinkPad T420

Intel Core i3-2350M Processor (2.30GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz)
GenuineWindows 7 Home Premium 64
14.0″ HD (1366 x 768) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
Intel HD Graphics 3000
4 GB DDR3 – 1333MHz (1 DIMM)
720p HD Camera
320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm

Source: Lenovo ThinkPad T420

Sony VAIO VPCCB390X CTO

apolloaalexander — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:56:10 +0000

Oh wow, when Sony branded their C Series as Personality Plus, I didn’t think that I would have all my viewing needs satisfied in this device, the Sony VAIO VPCCB390X CTO customizable laptop.

At first glance, you will only notice that this is slightly bigger than its sister laptop because the VPCCB390X CTO sports a 15.5-inch screen. But this is no ordinary screen, you can choose the standard LED backlit display with 1366×768 resolution or you can go all the way and upgrade it to Full HD VAIO Premium Display with a screen resolution of 1920×1080! Power it up with the AMD Radeon HD6630M (1GB) hybrid graphics card with Intel Wireless Display technology and add a Blu-ray Disc player/burner then you have the ultimate portable movie device.

Other maximum upgradeables on this device are the processor (Intel Core i7-2640M with Turbo boost), Hard Drive (640GB 7200rpm), RAM (8GB DDR3-SDRAM-1333), and of course the operating system (Windows 7 Professional 64-bit).

The Sony VAIO VPCCB390X CTO is also available in Bolt Black, Neon Red, and Lightning White.

Basic Features on the VAIO VPCCB390X CTO

Intel® Core™ i3-2330M processor (2.20GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
15.5″ LED backlit display (1366 x 768)
Intel® HD Graphics 3000 with Intel® Wireless Display technology
320GB (5400rpm) hard drive
4GB (4GBx1) DDR3-SDRAM-1333
CD/DVD player / burner

Source: Sony VAIO VPCCB390X CTO

VPCCB390X CTO

ThinkPad Edge E220s Laptop

apolloaalexander — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:31:17 +0000

Although the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s has been on the market since last April 2011, it is still up to par with the current laptop models especially in processor speed as it supports an Intel Core i5-2467M Processor (1.6GHz up to SC 2.3GHz, 3MB L3, 1334MHz, DDR3) and available memory of up to 4GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM.

Don’t be deceived by its size though, although the ThinkPad E220s is just a 12-inch notebook PC, it still packs a punch. With the 12.5″ W HD (1366 x 768) LED backlight, Infinity Glass display and Low-light sensitive HD webcam that is powered by an Intel HD Graphics 3000 it is sure to give you viewing satisfaction whatever task you may be doing. So here you have a portable workstation that also gives time for leisure.

The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s is equipped with a 128GB Serial ATA Solid State Drive and comes packaged with either Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 or Windows 7 Professional 64 and comes with an elegant mocha-black finish.

Basic Features of ThinkPad E220s

Intel Core i5-2467M Processor
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
12.5″ W HD LED (1366 x 768) LED backlight, Infinity Glass display with Low-light sensitive HD Webcam
Intel HD Graphics 3000
4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz
128GB Solid State Drive

Source: Lenovo ThinkPad E220s