http://videos.cnet.co.uk/ Video reviews of laptops, from mini notebooks and ultraportables to desktop replacements. en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:01:57 +0000 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:01:57 +0000 http://www.cnet.co.uk/i/videos/franchises/laptops-170x60.jpg http://videos.cnet.co.uk/ 20 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) Watch Rory Reid drop some serious science in this video review of the Acer Aspire One D250 Android netbook. It's a pretty standard netbook in most respects but one -- as well as Windows XP, it also runs the Android mobile-phone operating system. This means you can boot the machine in a matter of seconds for access to the Web and other basic apps. You can't boot straight to XP, though, which may ultimately make Android's presence more of an irritant than a boon. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39045049.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39045049.htm Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:34:25 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) Watch the Fresh Prince of South Norwood, Rory Reid, size up the Samsung N150 in this video review. The N150 is one of the first netbooks to sport Intel's next-generation Atom N450 processor. While it doesn't offer significant performance improvements over netbooks with older Atom chips, the N150 does deliver impressively long battery life. Unfortunately, though, a cramped keyboard and relatively small hard drive reduce this machine's appeal. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39045048.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39045048.htm Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:04:10 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) The Toshiba Satellite T130 is a great alternative to a netbook. It's a tiny bit more expensive, but, if you don't want to compromise on your typing speed, screen size or comfort, and you want decent battery life, it's definitely one you should look out for. Watch our video review for more. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39045011.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39045011.htm Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:10:18 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) In this video review, the princely, the stately, the magnificent Rory Reid exposes the Toshiba Satellite A500's delights for all to see. Although this budget, 16-inch, multimedia laptop isn't spectacular in any regard, it's a good choice if you don't earn a banker's salary but still want a machine that will let you watch movies, listen to music and play the odd game. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044765.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044765.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:18:27 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) In this video review, Rory Reid casts his mince pies over the MSI CX600. This 16-inch laptop represents fantastic value for money, offering solid performance with remarkably few compromises. Its lack of an HDMI output and drab design are disappointing, but recession-hit tech fans will find this machine hard to ignore. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044764.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044764.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:19:14 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) With the Acer Ferrari One premium netbook having recently made a pit stop at CNET Towers, Rory Reid shows you its finer points in this video review. You'll either love or hate the garish red lid emblazoned with the Ferrari logo, but this 11.6-inch machine's speedy performance, affordable price tag, and comfortable design are far less likely to divide opinion. Overall, it gets the green light from us. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044022.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39044022.htm Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:32:31 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) In this video review, Rory Reid gets up close and personal with the 15.6-inch Asus UX50V thin and light laptop. There's no denying that this is a stunning-looking machine, although some attractive design features, such as the mirrored trackpad and reflective screen, actually detract from the overall user experience. It's not a speed demon either, but its battery life is impressive and its looks will certainly inspire jealousy among your friends and colleagues. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39043025.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39043025.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:49:08 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) In this video, CNET.com's Dan Ackerman takes a look at Apple's updated 15-inch MacBook Pro. Although the company hasn't made any radical changes, a number of small modifications -- for example, a better battery and the addition of an SD card slot -- make this a worthwhile update. Apple's also cut the price of the base configurations, sweetening the deal. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39042807.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39042807.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:27:20 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) Rory Reid takes a look at the ultra-slim MSI X340 laptop in this video review. Clearly inspired by Apple's MacBook Air, the X340 looks gorgeous and sports more ports than its more expensive rival. Unfortunately, rubbish battery life, a poor keyboard and relatively unimpressive performance let this laptop down badly. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39042752.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39042752.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:18:53 +0000 feedback@cnet.co.uk (CNET UK staff) The 13-inch aluminium unibody MacBook has been promoted to join the MacBook Pro family -- CNET.com's Dan Ackerman takes us through the laptop's new additions in this video. The 13-inch Pro regains its missing FireWire port, making it even more useful for creative professionals on the go, although the SD card slot is a more consumer-oriented feature. A backlit keyboard and a boosted battery complete the package -- hit play to see more. http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39042738.htm http://videos.cnet.co.uk/39042738.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:12:51 +0000