Lenovo ThinkBook Plus review: Second E-Ink screen adds an extra dimension
The ThinkBook Plus is a decent 13.3-inch business laptop with a key addition: an extra 10.8-inch E-Ink touchscreen built into the outside of the lid.
The ThinkBook Plus is a decent 13.3-inch business laptop with a key addition: an extra 10.8-inch E-Ink touchscreen built into the outside of the lid.
The LifeBook E8110 is a solid dual-core workhorse that delivers excellent performance and decent battery life. Features like Trusted Platform Module support, a built-in smartcard reader and optional fingerprint recognition should appeal to IT managers.
An ultrabook that can convert to a tablet when the occasion demands, the ThinkPad Twist has a lot going for it. The build quality is very good, and there are enough business-friendly features to make it acceptable as a BYOD system. Battery life may be an issue though.
Dell's Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1 is the first 17-inch laptop with a 360-degree screen hinge that we've seen. The combination of such a large screen and a form factor more commonly associated with ultraportable devices is intriguing, if not entirely successful.
Lenovo's second-generation ThinkPad Helix is a compact and competent ultrabook, although some may not like the highly reflective screen and most will need the optional Ultrabook Pro keyboard.
This 11.6in. notebook is an outstanding performer. It's not particularly lightweight or attractive, but the specification is top-notch and the screen, keyboard and touchpad are all perfectly usable. Plenty of professionals will be keen to get their hands on this system, if they can stomach the price tag.
The One Laptop per Child scheme has announced that it will make its ruggedised laptops available in the US for a limited time period.
Flashing the Nook ROM and moving to Gingerbread is something that anyone comfortable with installing an operating system on a PC can accomplish.
Editor's Note: This was originally posted in May 2008. For my latest posts on the Apple tablet click on the tablet category.
Dell Computer on Monday released a new consumer notebook with middle-of-the-road features and a low-end price.