PCworld has reviewed the HP TouchSmart IQ506 PC and given out-
“Paying the $1500 price buys you a system with classy design, the versatility to handle everyday tasks, and the ability to do some light multimedia lifting. It doesn’t have enough power to deal with more graphics-heavy activities. The TouchSmart is appropriate as a second PC or as a lifestyle PC that fits into your living space, but as your primary system it may not do everything you want it to do.”

PCmag has reviewed the HP TouchSmart IQ506 PC and given out-
“Bottom Line:The HP TouchSmart version 2.0 is a vast improvement over the previous model. It’s sleeker, has a better, more intuitive interface, and is faster to boot. A few flaws keep it from the all-in-one crown.
Pros:A lot less bloat/ads/crapware than previous HP machines. Improved touch-screen interface. 4GB of RAM. Integrated IR remote. Wireless everything. ATSC/HDTV tuner. “Ambient Lighting” lights your workspace. Energy efficient. EPEAT (silver) and Energy Star certifications. Innovative design.
Cons:No Blu-ray. Internet Security is only 60-day subscription for live updates. Windows Media Center is a little slow to react. 64-bit Vista may be incompatible with your existing hardware and software. Still has some crapware. No back button on mouse. No pointing device on keyboard. Weak 3D performance.”

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HP Pavilion Elite m9200t Professional Reviews:
PCmag has reviewed the HP Pavilion Elite m9200t and given out-
“Bottom Line: The HP Pavilion Elite m9200t is even more “elite” than its predecessor, improving some of the previous model’s drawbacks. There’s still a little to get huffed about (mainly bloatware), but for the most part this is a system worth the extra money.
Pros:Quad-core performance. Nice design. Dual removable hard-drive bays. ATSC TV tuner. High-end 3D graphics card. Wireless 802.11n and Bluetooth. 750GB hard drive. 15-month Norton Internet Security subscription. Blu-ray/HD DVD combo drive. Abundant inputs and outputs. Built-in IR receiver. Quiet.
Cons: Still some bloatware/crapware. Dual media bays can be confusing. Internal wiring is cramped and nest-like. A little pricey. No back button on mouse. No QAM unencrypted digital cable support.”

Digital Trends has reviewed the HP Pavilion Elite m9200t and given out-
“The m9200t is overall a decent machine that would serve most home users quite well. Though there’s nothing egregiously wrong with it, there’s also nothing that really blows our hair back. We like that it can play HD movies, record TV and even be a media center. It’s not a bad package at all, but we’d still like to see less bloatware, easier upgradeability and a bit more pizzazz in the next iteration.”

Samsung LN52A750 Professional Reviews:
PCmag has reviewed the Samsung LN52A750 and given out-
“Bottom Line: As long as you don’t plan on placing it in an overly bright room, the Samsung LN52A750’s well-contrasted picture and excellent HD color quality add up to an impressive viewing experience.
Pros:Excellent image contrast. Very good SD picture quality. Network multimedia support. Four HDMI ports.
Cons: Clear screen filter is more reflective than traditional LCD surfaces. Some advanced picture settings lack fine control. Sluggish menu navigation. ”

Envision G2219W1 Professional Reviews:
PCmag has reviewed the Envision G2219W1 and given out-
“Bottom Line: The Envision G2219W1 may be short on features, but this 22-inch display’s overall performance and affordable price make it a good bet for general home and office use.
Pros:Good light-grayscale reproduction. Attractive design. Affordable.
Cons: Weak dark-grayscale performance. Narrow vertical viewing angle. Lacks multimedia ports.”

ZDNet has reviewed the Envision G2219W1 and given out-
“ The good: Low price; decent performance overall.
The bad: Video connections limited to VGA and DVI; limited feature set does not include USB ports, Webcam, or speakers; color reproduction is lackluster.
The bottom line: The 22-inch Envision G2219w1 performed well in movie playback, games, and normal office use. Its color reproduction leaves something to be desired, however, and while it is aggressively priced, we’d recommend shelling out a bit more for a 22-inch LCD from Dell.”

Samsung Z400 Professional Reviews:
CNET has reviewed the Samsung Z400 and given out-
“The good:
* 3G in a slim package
* Lovely looking display
* Satisfyingly springy slider
* Can save battery power easily by switching to non-3G
The bad:
* Disappointing Web browsing
* No memory card included
* Glossy surface prone to smudges
The bottomline:
A good choice if you want a phone for work days and weekends, as long as you’re not fussed about push e-mail and mobile Web use.”

TrustedReviews has reviewed the Samsung Z400 and given out-
“The Z400 offers 3G in a neat and tidy handset, and adds a mix of features that is broad in scope and appeal, but isn’t top notch at any of them. Samsung has scored in several areas – A2DP, tidy overall design, a SIM-off profile setting but has also missed some tricks such as FM radio, a camera flash, more internal memory and 3.5mm headset support.”

3G has reviewed the Samsung Z400 and given out-
“Despite video calling becoming something of a marginal activity, the front camera allows two-way chats. We made a call to an LG U890 and found the conversation quality mixed. Symptoms included digital drag and some choppy buffering – but you could still hold a conversation providing you used the supplied headphones to hear the other person’s voice.”

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Samsung SGH-Z400

LG Decoy VX8610 Professional Reviews:
PCmag has reviewed the LG Decoy VX8610 and given out-
“Bottom Line:The LG Decoy is a good, midrange slider phone for Verizon with something extra: a Bluetooth headset tucked into the back, so you’ll always have it at the ready.
Pros:Innovative design integrates a Bluetooth headset. Very good voice quality. Decent camera.
Cons:Headset performs poorly in noisy areas. Short Bluetooth talk time.”

infosyncworld has reviewed the LG Decoy VX8610 and given out-
“Pros: Headset and handset in one neat package. Dedicated keys for useful calling features. VZ Navigator worked well, sensitive GPS.
Cons: Bluetooth call quality is unsurprisingly poor. Lacks some IM and e-mail messaging clients. V Cast music and video aging, not worth the cost of entry.”

HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer Professional Reviews:
PCmag has reviewed the HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer and given out-
“Bottom Line:The HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer makes it easy—and affordable—to print high-quality photos at up to 13 by 19 inches.
Pros:Superb photo output at sizes up to 13 by 19 inches. Fine art papers available.
Cons:Photos and graphics on plain paper are disappointing.”

PCadvisor has reviewed the HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer and given out-
“The Photosmart Pro B8850 isn’t a radical shift from HP’s initial entry into the pigment ink printer market. HP wisely chose to whittle the right features from the B9180 to create an affordable, entry-level printer for photographers looking for archival-quality prints. While it lacks some of the glitz of Epson’s Stylus Photo R1900, the HP Photosmart Pro B8850 is a strong offering with very good print quality on most paper types and the best black-and-white printing capabilities of any printer under £450 that we’ve tested.”

ITReviews has reviewed the HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer and given out-
“As for photo quality, the results speak for themselves. Even A3+ glossy papers produce sharp focus, excellent tonal balance and authentic colour reproduction and specialists in fine art and canvas surfaces will be extremely impressed with the output on these heavier papers. In terms of cartridge life, each cartridge holds 27ml - around twice that of its rivals.”

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HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer: Live PMA Interview

Garmin nüvi 5000 Professional Reviews:
PCmag has reviewed the Garmin nüvi 5000 and given out-
“Bottom Line:This new navigator from Garmin boasts a sprawling 5.2-inch widescreen display. But you’ll pay a premium for it, and give up some other key features as well.
Pros:Large, auto-dimming screen. Multisegment routing. Text-to-speech conversion. Video input for a backup camera.
Cons:Lacks Bluetooth phone interface, integrated traffic receiver. No battery.”

Laptopmag has reviewed the Garmin nüvi 5000 and given out-
“While the extra-large screen is nice, the high price and lack of Bluetooth make the nüvi 5000 best for those who absolutely need a bigger display. If your eyes aren’t failing, you could make do with the V7 Nav740, which has a 4.3-inch display, offers an up-to-date 11 million-POI database, and is less than half the price of the nüvi 5000.”

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Live large with the nuvi 5000. This super-sized nuvi features a whopping 5.2 inch touchscreen display and comes preloaded with maps, an FM transmitter and lots of entertainment features for fun on the open road.

Acer Aspire One Professional Reviews:
PCmag has reviewed the Acer Aspire One and given out-
“Bottom Line:The Acer Aspire One is aggressively priced and will entice customers with an Intel Atom processor and a well-developed Linux operating system.
Pros:Amazing bargain. Bright screen. Glossy finish gives it a sleek look. Three USB ports. Good speakers. Linpus Linux Lite is intuitive and rock solid. Runs an Intel Atom processor. Comprehensive list of software. Two memory card slots.
Cons:8GB storage is the least among its peers. Touchpad and mouse buttons are awkwardly laid out. Battery seems small. Keyboard is cramped.”

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Dell XPS M1730 Professional Reviews:
CNET.com.au has reviewed the Dell XPS M1730 and given out-
“The good: Dual SLI graphics; strong mobile gaming scores; 10-key number pad; integrated Logitech GamePanel LCD; multicolored, built-in LED lights play along with music and games; backlit keyboard; can play media files without booting up.
The bad: Similarly configured laptops are faster on some tests; plastic lid and creaky hinges don’t scream (or sound like) luxury; the albatross that is the massive power brick.
The bottom line: With a redesigned case that’s chock-full of cutting-edge technologies, the Dell XPS M1730 tops our list of our favorite gaming laptops.”

notebookreview has reviewed the Dell XPS M1730 and given out-
“Dell has respawned its flagship XPS gaming notebook into an even bigger and more powerful beast. The M1730 is one of the fastest gaming notebooks on the market and is certainly the flashiest. The M1730 is the most attention-grabbing notebook I have seen to date; its exterior appearance is sleek and intimidating. Taking the M1730 to a LAN party is sure to get one recognized. Dell has done a wonderful job with the M1730 inside and out; the software support may not be perfect at the moment but the hardware is all there, which is what counts.”

PCmag has reviewed the Dell XPS M1730 and given out-
“Bottom Line:The Dell XPS M1730 (Penryn) may demolish all of our 3D benchmark tests, but it’s a little too one-dimensional to recommend for anything other than gaming.
Pros:Intel Extreme processor. Best mobile nVidia graphics to date. 4GB RAM. Excellent LED accents with customizable themes and colors. SLI configuration. Dedicated Ageia PhysX card.
Cons:Very pricey. Way too bulky.”

TrustedReviews has reviewed the Dell XPS M1730 and given out-
“Having promised much the Dell XPS M1730 largely disappoints, with a lack of up-to-date drivers resulting in inconsistent performance. Its mobile physics processor is largely useless, while the display is particularly underwhelming. Some thorough configuration options may attract some, but only if they’re willing to be very patient as software support is expanded.”

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Dell XPS M1730 Review

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