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IBM ThinkPad T40

IBM ThinkPad T40

IBM's long-lasting ThinkPad T40 series combines a svelte, thin-and-light chassis with Intel's Pentium M processor, the 855PM chipset and a choice of wireless adapters. Choosing Intel's PRO/Wireless adapter (as fitted in our review sample) makes your T40 a true Centrino notebook. The ThinkPad T40 also offers a dual-band, 802.11a/b antenna; an excellent keyboard; and wafer-thin swappable modules. It's not the fastest Pentium M notebook we've tested, but it's a business traveller's dream nonetheless: an extra-thin system with superb battery life if you buy the bigger of the two batteries. Those who crave more speed should consider another Pentium M notebook, the <A href="http://reviews.zdnet.co.uk/review/13/1/3243.html">Acer TravelMate 800</A>, but businesses who add the ThinkPad T40 to their lineup can rest assured that they're getting an exceptional notebook. It's an Editors' Choice winner, despite its relatively steep price.

June 11, 2003 by

Acer TravelMate 6292

Acer TravelMate 6292

Acer has completely revamped its notebook range, coming up with new designs for both its <a href="http://reviews.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/notebooks/0,1000000333,39287071,00.htm">TravelMate</a> business systems and the Aspire consumer-focused notebooks. There are several TravelMates in the new line-up, ranging from our ultraportable review model, the <a href="http://www.acer.co.uk/acereuro/page4.do?sp=page3&dau22.oid=24417&UserCtxParam=0&GroupCtxParam=0&dctx1=17&CountryISOCtxParam=UK&LanguageISOCtxParam=en&ctx3=-1&ctx4=United+Kingdom&crc=524000703#inu57_42132">6292</a> up to a massive 17in. desktop replacement system, the 7720. Like all of the new range, our review model sports Intel’s recently released <a href="http://reviews.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/components/0,1000001694,39286985,00.htm">Santa Rosa</a> architecture.

May 18, 2007 by

Panasonic Toughbook Executive CF-T8

Panasonic Toughbook Executive CF-T8

<p> When we reviewed Panasonic’s <a href="http://www.toughbook.eu/ENG/business_ruggedized.aspx">'business ruggedized'</a> <a href="http://reviews.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/notebooks/0,1000000333,39384067,00.htm">CF-T7</a> notebook last year we were impressed, but not overwhelmed. The concept of a toughened-up 12.1in. ultraportable designed for everyday use rather than for military or other demanding outdoor work is appealing. The <a href="http://www.toughbook.eu/ENG/notebook_cf-t8.aspx">CF-T8</a> is the next generation in the line. Like its predecessor, it lacks an optical drive &mdash; but is it an improvement in other respects? </p>

February 25, 2009 by

Sony VAIO VGN-SZ4XWN/C

Sony VAIO VGN-SZ4XWN/C

A 'premium carbon fibre notebook for professionals', the <a href="http://vaio.sony.co.uk/view/ShowProduct.action?product=VGN-SZ4XWN%2FC&site=voe_en_GB_cons&category=VN+SZ+Series">VAIO VGN-SZ4XWN/C</a> has everything you’d expect from Sony in terms of sleek design and careful attention to detail. The presence of a built-in camera, fingerprint recognition and HSDPA support mark it out as a serious notebook for business use. However, it's very expensive, and we are concerned about one aspect of the build quality.

April 27, 2007 by

Dell Inspiron 8600

Dell Inspiron 8600

If you're looking for a notebook on which to watch DVD movies, play games or edit video, then Dell's new Inspiron 8600 should be at the top of your shortlist. On the other hand, if you want something portable and affordable on which to run your business productivity software, then this £1,599 (ex. VAT) system is seriously over-specified. Featuring a 1.7GHz Pentium M processor, 512MB of 266MHz DDR RAM, a 15.4in. wide-screen display, Nvidia's new GeForce FX Go 5650 graphics chip with 128MB of video RAM and an 80GB hard disk, the Inspiron 8600 is a state-of-the-art notebook that takes no prisoners.

September 18, 2003 by

Acer TravelMate 4501WLMi

Acer TravelMate 4501WLMi

Acer's TravelMate 4500 series -- the 4501WLMi reviewed here is the top-of-the-range model -- is a reasonably portable desktop replacement system for business travellers who need to take a fully featured notebook on the road, and are prepared to accept a bit of weight in their luggage. This 2.95kg system is based around a 1.5GHz Pentium M 715 processor and comes with luxuries such as a 15.4in. wide-screen WXGA display, ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics, a 60GB hard drive and a multi-format DVD writer.

October 19, 2004 by

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