Category: Laptops

Dell has updated Latitude 7000, 12 5000, 14 3000 laptops with Broadwell processor. The new models feature the latest Intel Core vPro processors that are based on Broadwell architecture.

So what does this mean for you? You will find improved battery life and less heat generation. These computers come with a wide range of options including Core i7 processors, HD / full HD display, touchscreen, SSDs and HDDs.

Some also feature business class security including TPM modules, fingerprint readers and smart card readers.

The Dell Latitude 7000 feature either 12” or 14” displays. The 12 inchers are less than 0.8 inch thick and weigh mere 2.8 pounds. The Latitude 12 5000 series has 12” screen and weigh 3.4 pounds. 

As expected Dell has updated the specifications of Venue Pro 11 and the new configuration includes Atom Z3795 quad core Bay Trail processor.

The new Dell Venue Pro 11 comes preloaded with Windows 8.1 64 bit operating system and only 2 gigabytes of RAM. Other than that there are no other hardware changes when compared to the outgoing model.

The new Intel Atom Z3795 has a frequency of 1.59GHz and reaches 2:39 GHz in Turbo mode. The 2GB RAM is paired with 64GB of internal memory and as mentioned earlier the operating system is Windows 8.1

The new Dell Venue Pro will be available in two versions, WiFi-only and WiFi + 3G and both will be compatible with the accessories already available on the market.

The new model with Intel Atom Z3795 is priced at 496 Euros (WiFi version) and at 560 euros (3G version).

Looks like there will be a slightly cheaper and slower version of the original Acer Aspire Switch 10 laptop released in June.

Dubbed as the Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012, it comes with slightly slower CPU and smaller battery. The resolution is also comparatively inferior to the model released previously.

The original model include an Intel Atom Z3745 processor, a 10 inch display featuring 1366 x 768 pixel resolution and a 5910 mAh battery.

The new model Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012 specs are

# Atom Z3735F CPU
# a 1280 x 800 pixel display
# a 5700mAh battery
# 10.1 inch screen size

Rest of its specifications have not undergone any change.

• It is up for sale on a German site for about 400 euros.

The Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro is a 13.3 inch ultrabook that comes with touchscreen display and features an outstanding resolution which is 3200×1800 pixels. It is only 15.5 mm thin and comes with either Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor. It also has a dual hinge system and you fold the display 180 degrees.

On the other hand ASUS Transformer Book Flip T300 is a 13.3-Incher and comes with a full HD display with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels which is of course also is a touch panel. With it you have the choice from complete range of Core i3 to Core i7 processors. The top models also feature the NVIDIA GT820 graphics chip.

Compared to Yoga 2, the Transformer Book Flip has simpler hinges. The angles with the Book Flip a little limited. See this video to get an idea of what we are talking about.

Here is a comparison of various models of TP300. TP300LA and TP300LD

	TP300LA	TP300LA	TP300LA	TP300LA	TP300LD	TP300LD
Display	1366 x 768 Touchscreen	1920 x 1080 Touchscreen	1920 x 1080 Touchscreen	1920 x 1080 Touchscreen	1920 x 1080 Touchscreen	1920 x 1080 Touchscreen
Processor	Intel Core i3-4030U	Intel Core i5-4210U	Intel Core i7-4510U	Intel Core i7-4510U	Intel Core i5-4210U	Intel Core i7-4510U
Graphics	HD 4400 graphics	HD 4400 graphics	HD 4400 graphics	HD 4400 graphics	Nvidia 820M	Nvidia 820M
RAM	4GB DDR3l	4GB DDR3l	6GB DDR3l	8GB DDR3l	4GB DDR3l	8GB DDR3l
Storage	500GB 5400 rpm	500GB 5400 rpm	1TB 5400 rpm	128GB SSD	500GB 5400 rpm	1TB 5400 rpm
OS	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Price	$700	$800`	$900	$1,000	$900	$1000-$1100

The Transformer Book Flip is aimed at those consumers who want to get as much as possible for their money. You get decent graphics for a reasonable price.

The Flip does not have such a stylish personality and it is not as balanced as the Yoga laptop. But you do get all the benefits of Yoga but not the same high quality. The hinges do not seem to be as durable and as mentioned earlier the angles a little more limited.

HP Slate Book 14 is now official and so are its specifications. Since it is called the Slate Book, it will runs Android operating system. The notebook also has a full HD touch screen as with Android it is highly recommended you have a touch panel.

So here are HP Slate Book 14 specifications as suggested by our close sources.

14.1 inch display
FHD touchscreen display packing 1920×1080 resolution
Nvidia Tegra 4 quad core SoC with four ARM cortex A15 cores all set to run at 1.8 GHz clock speed.
2 gigabytes of RAM
16GB of flash storage
802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
An HD webcam, dual microphones, Beats Audio support
32 watt hour battery with 10 hour battery life

Our sources say that the HP Slate book will cost between 420 to 540 dollars. The notebook will be available in two colors – yellow which is shown above and pink.

This HP laptop runs V4.3 Android which has TRIM support and runs like a charm on it.

Lenovo has introduced Flex 2 14-inch and 15 inch laptops that bring several new enhancements hardware and design wise. The new shell looks similar to the first generation model but is a bit thinner and lighter. It has a cover now that comes in five colors  white, black, yellow, red and silver.

You will still find the excellent AccuType keyboard and display that can be tilted by 300 degrees. We have been told that it is now much better to use when in stand mode. The 14 and 15.6 inch screens now have full HD resolution, multi touch panel and support for up to 10 contact points.

Lenovo Flex 2 14 and 15 inch specifications

Regarding the specs, you get either Core i7 or i5 CPU, up to 16 gigabytes of RAM and 1 tera byte of hard disk drive.

You can also go with the 256GB SSD drive or hybrid storage. With the Intel CPUs you get Nvidia GeForce GT 840M GPU. If you go for the AMD A8 APU model, you get the Radeon R5 M230 GPU. Battery life for both types is around 6 hours.

Release date is said to be sometime in month of June with base price of $429.