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The small, ( vgp-bps13/s battery )slim HTC Flyer almost looks like an Apple product. Silver, white and black make up the device’s basic colors. HTC hasn’t yet equipped its product with the latest Android 3.0 Honeycomb in terms of operating system. Instead, Gingerbread runs on the tablet. ( battery vgp-bps13a/s ) The Taiwanese manufacturer thus still relies on Android 2.3.3 at the moment. However, it has a modified HTC Sense surface. An update to Android 3 is to be available for the HTC in the near future.

HTC also does its own thing in terms of processor.( apple a1185 battery ) While an Nvidia Tegra 2 processor was installed into most test devices that Notebookcheck had reviewed until now, HTC uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 for its Flyer. This CPU runs with a maximum clock rate of 1.5 GHz. The CPU is also responsible for the tablet’s graphics output.

HTC’s first 7 inch tabletAs it’s appropriate for a 7 inch tablet, the HTC’s dimensions are also quite handy. ( battery vgp-bps13as ) The device fits in every jacket or pants pocket with 12.9×195x125 mm (height x width x depth). However, you should be careful to not accidentally sit down on the device in the latter alternative since the case isn’t that stable. The HTC Flyer is composed of an aluminum unibody case that has been shaped from one block. ( sony vgp-bps13s battery ) The case is made of three parts: the 7 inch display (17.78 cm display diagonal) on the front, two plastic parts and the aluminum unibody case.

The case weighs about 430 grams and doesn’t feel heavy after longer use.( hp 452057-001 ) Thus, the HTC Flyer is a bit heavier than the Ziio by Creative, but roughly 25 grams lighter than the Streak 7 by Dell in terms of weight. The case’s workmanship isn’t that great. It creaks practically everywhere at the material transitions, even when we only apply light pressure.

Slots for SD and SIM cards are protected in the deviceHTC ( battery vgp-bps13b/b ) hasn’t provided the Flyer with much in terms of the interfaces and external controls. A laterally placed USB port, a headphone socket and two keys for volume control are the first things we see.
On the one hand, the built-in battery is charged via the USB port. ( sony vgp-bps13b/s battery ) On the other, the port also serves the Flyer as an interface for data exchange. The included data cable can also be used as a charge cable with the PC or notebook.

Both Windows 7 and Vista detect the data drive without difficulties.( battery sony VGP-BPS13 ) The transfer rate is far beneath the anticipated USB 2.0 transfer rates, but it could be worse. Transferring data, pictures and videos is faster than with the Motorola Xoom in the test. Nevertheless, the data transfer was very elongated particularly with larger amounts of data. ( vgp-bps13/b battery ) Bigger video files should preferably be shared via a microSD card by means of an external card reader.

The slots for the microSD card and for a SIM card for mobile Internet access are found beneath the plastic cover on the flipside – where the digicam is also located. Removing the cover is a bit tricky. The instructions for this aren’t of much help, ( battery sony VGP-BPS13 ) so you will have to try a bit until it opens. After all, you don’t want to destroy your HTC right away. ( battery VGP-BPS13A/B ) Opening is fairly easy when you get the trick. Closing it is easier. The lower area on the flipside can’t be removed and thus doesn’t reveal any other interfaces.
The HTC Flyer has Wireless LAN ( battery vostro 1520 ) (WiFi) standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0 for communicating with the world. A SIM card can be inserted for Internet access in the models with WiFi + 3G. GSM, 3G and HSPA in the bandwidths 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 are supported. ( battery Compaq CQ42 )All connections can be disabled via a hot key and thus put the Flyer in the flight mode.

The PC’s Internet connection can also be shared via HTC software.( battery HP Compaq 8510P ) Data is transferred via the USB cable. The HTC tablet can also be utilized as a modem for an access point (tethering). This allows other computers or tablets to use the Flyer’s 3G Internet connection.

A GPS receiver is also installed into the Flyer.( battery hp probook 4510s ) It turns the tablet into a navigation device. The GPS data can be used with Google Maps or the installed navigation software, among others. The maps have to be downloaded before initial use in the latter case, though. As in a “genuine” navigation unit, the synthesized voice can be selected. ( ibm 40Y6795 ) Several languages can be installed on the HTC Flyer – all with a feminine or masculine voice.

Two cameras are also built into the HTC Flyer. ( lenovo Thinkpad T60 Battery )The webcam that is located above the display in the center has a resolution of 1.3 megapixels and has been mainly conceived for chats. A 5 MP camera with digital zoom is found on the flipside. The digicam doesn’t have a flash.

The digicam is controlled via the 7 inch display,( vgp-bps13b/s Battery ) whereas more than 90% of the display is available as a preview window for the photographer. The pictures can be saved in various quality levels, between small (640×368) and 5 megapixels (2592×1520). The video quality can be set between 720P and MMS (176×144). ( HP 6545B Battery ) The video clips are saved in 3GP format. One minute in maximum resolution is about 60 MBs.

Both sample pictures show the same scene, ( hp Compaq CQ40 Battery ) one with and the other without digital zoom. The second picture’s zoom factor was set to 3.8 times. You can see the same picture taken with a Canon Powershot camera for a direct comparison.

There is nothing awe-inspiring about the supplies that come with the Flyer. First you’ll find the battery charger and then there is a USB connection cable.( hp probook 4710s battery ) There is also a bit of printed material in the box. A comprehensive manual is found in the device’s memory as a PDF file. In addition, there is a headphone and a “Magic Stick”. This digital stylus is a new HTC innovation because you can sketch, draw,( Dell xps m1530 battery ) write and edit pictures directly on the display.

The HTC Flyer’s control will usually be over the 7 inch display. The applications are started and controlled via touch. ( hp Compaq 8510W battery )A virtual QWERTZ keyboard is faded in on the screen. This keyboard however doesn’t include any German umlauts and, unlike our Dell test device, doesn’t support any swipe inputs in state of delivery.

Alternative add-ons for the keyboard bid more convenience. ( ibm Thinkpad T61 Battery ) They can be – partly for free – downloaded from the Android market. Composing emails, making notes or entering an URL in the browser works quite well. We didn’t notice a delay between touching the screen and execution. The actions are implemented immediately.

As long as the Asus K53SV can use both of its cores in multi-mode during the Cinebench R10 ( Aspire 4520 battery ) (32-bit) benchmark, then the system manages to score 7979 points with its Intel CPU. Intel’s Intel Core i7-720QM ( battery VGP-BPS9/B ) quad-core processor managed significantly more points in the Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 (8359). When it comes to applications that are intended for several cores the quad-core processor has a significant advantage thanks to its additional two cores compared to the Intel Core i5 2410M. With Cinebench R11 the CPU is in the same area as other notebooks with the Intel Core i5 2410M with 2.5 points. Altogether the notebook with its Intel dual-core Core i5 2410M can be found in the upper mid-range of our test database.( HP compaq 8510w battery )

4.7Windows 7 Experience IndexProcessorCalculations per second6.9Memory ( Dell inspiron 6400 battery ) (RAM)Memory operations per second5.9GraphicsDesktop performance for Windows Aero4.7Gaming graphics3D business and gaming graphics6.6Primary hard diskDisk data transfer rate5.8 CB10 Rendering Single 32Bit 3636 points

With PCMark Vantage as well as the new Benchmark-Tool PCMark 7 from Futuremark,( battery dell Vostro 1520 ) we tested the application performance of the K53SV. In PCMark Vantage the score of 6043 points was enough to nudge into the mid-range of our test database, ( VGP-BPS13B/B battery ) surrounded by comparable configurations. With the latest release of PCMark 7 the Asus notebook falls back a little though. In this case the test database doesn’t contain many entries yet however.

As usual we proceeded to test the graphics performance with the aid of the benchmark series 3DMark.( Sony VGP-BPS13/B battery ) In this case the Nvidia GeForce GT 540M scored the typical results for this graphics card.( battery vostro 1510 ) With 3DMark Vantage the tested device managed to score 4170 points in total. The Schenker XMG A501 (W150HRM) notebook only managed a significantly better result (5357) with an Nvidia GeForce GT 555M using the same processor. The Asus K53SV nevertheless lingers amongst the upper third of devices in our test database. The gaming suitability was additionally tested by us using current games with different settings.

The included hard drive from Western Digital provides an ample capacity of 640 GBytes. ( Dell Inspiron 1525 battery ) The model WD6400BPVT-80HXZT1 has a rotational speed of 5400 rpm. We tested the performance of the hard drive with HD Tune 2.55 and CrystalDiskMark 3. The 2.5 inch HDD nudges into the mid-range of our test database.( Dell Inspiron 1420 battery ) The average transfer rate lies at 63.6 MB/s.( Dell inspiron 1520 battery ) Slow access times of 20.2 milliseconds don’t speak in favor of the hard drive either, since there are several faster models available on the market.

Following the theoretical performance tests with 3DMark we also tested the performance using five current games.( dell Inspiron 1720 Battery ) The popular football game Fifa 11 is not excessively demanding, and can be played smoothly with 71 frames per second using the maximum detail settings.
When it comes to Call of Duty Black Ops, Dirt 3, and Mafia 2, this already reaches a critical level with a high detail setting using the native resolution (1366×768). In this case there are occasional glitches from time to time. Battlefield Bad Company 2 only reached 26 fps with high detail settings, ( Vostro 1320 Battery ) whereby the fun of playing the game is lost. Compared to other notebooks with an identical configuration, the Asus K53SV falls behind and ranks towards the bottom of our test database, far from the leaders (e.g. Asus K73SV 2410M/GT540M - 32 fps). ( Dell Laptop Battery ) In the Mafia 2 benchmark test the notebook can however get to the top of the list in the benchmark comparison.

Frontal view, ( Acer Aspire One battery ) sun from the backThe display’s vertical viewing angles are very tight with the usual 15 degrees. We can deviate horizontally to the left or right better, but only up to about 45 degrees. Beyond that, the screen clearly dims and colors fade. ( Battery Acer Aspire 4710 ) The narrow viewing angles hardly will affect the Lifebook’s single user. Viewing problems first turn up when five pairs of eyes look at the screen at the same time. Ghosting can get very annoying in pictures or movies. The Lifebook NH751 proves that a better job is possible.
The 15.6 incher is equipped with an Intel Core i3-2310M (2x 2.1 GHz). The Core i3 dual core CPU isn’t capable of Turbo Boost,( dell Latitude D620 Battery ) but Hyper Threading (processing on 4 threads). For more information about the processor for low-cost notebook, please see the data sheet.

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M ( dell vostro 1400 battery ) (1024 MB) isn’t solely responsible for 3D calculations. The graphics chip, HD Graphics 3000, in the processor is enabled (GT 525M can be deactivated via Optimus). The RAM configuration is 4 GB, whereas two 2048 MB modules occupy both RAM slots.( Vostro 1310 battery ) A 5400 rpm, 320 GB HDD from Seagate (ST9320325AS) is used as the hard disk.

System information: Fujitsu Lifebook AH531
The Core i3-2310M (2x 2.1 GHz)( Sony VGP-BPS13A/S battery ) manages just as many points (2761) as the much higher clocked Arrandale generation i3-380M (2x 2.5 GHz; 2751 points) in Cinebench R10 Single 32bit. The big brother, i5-2410M (2.3 GHz, Turbo Boost) achieves a considerably faster 4510 points (64bit).

During the course of our benchmark tests,( VGP-BPS13A/S Battery ) particularly with more demanding games such as BF:BC2, a very inconsistent series of results were observed when carrying out the same benchmarks more than once. This could be an indication of thermal throttling.

IceCool. ( ibm Thinkpad T61 Battery )Asus is trying to appeal to the mainstream with its new K53SV multimedia notebook. The 15 inch device should impress with its Intel Core i5-2410M dual-core processor, as well as the GeForce GT 540M graphics card from Nvidia. In addition to this the neat case also contains a Blu-ray drive.( hp Compaq 8510W battery )
The Taiwanese manufacturer ASUS already confirmed a refresh of the K-series at the CES in Los Angeles at the beginning of the year. This series is aimed at customers who are looking for a mainstream model notebook with good all-round characteristics. ( Dell xps m1530 battery ) Along with our tested model there is also the 17 inch K73SV, and there are also the model variants K73SV -TY032V, as well as the K73SV -TY053V available. In addition to this our tested model is also available in two different versions. The K53SV-SX126V and the K53SV-SX131V versions are differentiated by two components. Instead of the 8x DVD Super Multi D/L drive in the K53SV-SX126V, our tested model has a 4x Blu-ray Combo drive. Other than this our tested model also has a 640 GByte hard drive, instead of the 500 GB HDD which is included with the K53SV-SX126V. 

Technically our tested K53SV-SX131V slots into the multimedia mid-range.( hp probook 4710s battery ) At its heart lies the dual-core processor Intel Core i5 2410M, which reaches a clock speed of up to 2.9 GHz with Turbo-Boost. The graphics card is an Nvidia GeForce GT 540M. In addition to this there are 4096 MB of DDR3-RAM (1333 MHz). The Blu-ray drive is intended to make the K53SV a full-fledged multimedia notebook,( hp Compaq CQ40 Battery ) with which it is also possible to play games from time to time. ( HP 6545B Battery ) Whether or not this notebook is really suitable for this purpose can be discovered in the following review.

Case
The K53SV has an elegant metallic design with high quality materials. ( vgp-bps13b/s Battery ) The surface of the mainstream model is composed of aluminum. The lid is embellished with a pattern, which provides for improved grip and makes it insensitive to scratches. The area around the palm resting area is also not very prone to scratching, since this is composed of a brushed aluminum material. Fingerprints are almost invisible on the surface around the palm resting area. ( lenovo Thinkpad T60 Battery )The base plate in contrast is composed of plastic. The base plate itself is made up of a single large plate, which provides for access to the inside. ( ibm 40Y6795 ) The K53SV was designed according to the IceCool technology. This is responsible for the cool palm resting area. The components, which release a lot of heat, were positioned in such a way that the heat is able to dissipate.

The case of our tested device is very stable. The surface can only be dented marginally. Even the area around the optical drive, which is often the biggest weak spot as far as stability is concerned, can withstand localized pressure.( battery hp probook 4510s ) This is valid for the bottom as well as the top of the notebook. Additionally the case is also not bendable.
The display lid in comparison can be dented considerably in the middle, which is within limits though. The hinges hold the display firmly in place. When adjusting the opening angle the display only wobbles a small amount.

The notebook itself stays completely still on the desktop,( battery HP Compaq 8510P ) which is amongst other things due to the considerable weight of 2.7 kilograms. Altogether the manufacturing quality leaves a high quality impression.
Interfaces are provided by the Asus K53SV on the left and right sides. At the front is a card reader, and at the back there are no interfaces. A muddle of cables next to the laptop seems to be unavoidable due to the location of the ports, ( battery Compaq CQ42 ) if many external devices are used. Altogether the model only offers three USB 2.0 ports. There are no eSATA or more up to date USB 3.0 ports available. In order to enjoy watching HD movies on an external monitor, there are a VGA output as well as an HDMI interface available.

The possibilities to connect to a network or to communicate with other devices are more on the sparse side. ( battery vostro 1520 ) The Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (Gigabyte LAN) makes it possible to connect a LAN cable,( battery VGP-BPS13A/B ) while wireless LAN is made possible by the Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (bgn). Bluetooth or a UMTS module are unfortunately missing completely. At the very least Bluetooth would have been a real advantage in this device category.

When it comes to the included accessories the Taiwanese manufacturer has made some savings. ( battery sony VGP-BPS13 ) Along with the notebook and the AC adapter, there is merely some printed documents such as the handbook in the box.

Asus provides a 24 month warranty with pickup & return (battery 1 year)( vgp-bps13/b battery ) for this model in the K-series. The extension of the warranty to 36 months is possible for an additional 80 Euros. The warranty extension has to be activated within the first 90 days though.

The chiclet keyboard has a complete alpha-numeric keypad.( battery sony VGP-BPS13 ) The somewhat smaller keys have a generous distance between them, but are a little slippery. To make up for this the pressure point is nicely crisp though. The keys have a rather hard end stop, and a medium key travel. Frequent typers should be able to get used to the included chiclet keyboard over time.

The touchpad is below the space bar, ( sony vgp-bps13b/s battery ) and is ideally suited to the design of the notebook. The PalmProof technology is supposed to interpret unintended contact with the sensitive surface as accidental, and does not process this. The cursor is therefore only supposed to move when a finger operates the touchpad. The PalmProof technology was also able to prove itself in practice, and there were no empty promises. Nevertheless, vertical and horizontal scroll bars are missing. ( battery vgp-bps13b/b ) The two mouse buttons unfortunately only have a very short key travel.
The 15.6 inch display has a model description of CPT14C7. The HD panel has a maximum resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Higher resolutions are possible with an external display. The panel has a 16:9 aspect ratio, and has a reflective surface.( hp 452057-001 ) The contrast of the glare-type display lies at a mere 181:1, and thus makes it into the average range of comparable devices at the best of times.

Is the Asus K53SV equipped for outdoor use with its 15.6 inch display? ( sony vgp-bps13s battery ) The answer to this question is rather on the disillusioning side: Within limits. Those that want to use the K53SV outdoors in the open,( battery vgp-bps13as ) will at the very least have to find a place in the shade. Under direct sunlight users will see themselves on the display more than anything else.
At the heart of the Asus K53SV is Intel’s Core i5 2410M dual-core processor. The Sandy Bridge CPU has a basic clock speed of 2.3 GHz, ( apple a1185 battery ) and can increase this to 2.9 GHz with Turbo-Boost. Integrated into the 64-bit processor with a TDP of 35 Watts is also the graphic chip HD Graphics 3000.
For more demanding graphics performance there is also a graphics card from Nvidia included though. In this case the Asus has an Nvidia GeForce GT 540M, which is activated when needed thanks to Optimus. The RAM is composed of 4096 MB of DDR3-RAM (1333 MHz), ( battery sony vgp-bps13a/s ) and the Western Digital hard drive has about 640 GBytes of storage capacity with 5400 revolutions per minute. Considering these features, we are dealing with a classic multimedia configuration, which provides for a broad spectrum of application areas from office to gaming, ( sony vgp-bps13/s battery ) and from the replay of content to its creation. How the performance measures up in detail is discussed in the following text.

Frontal view, ( Acer Aspire One battery ) sun from the backThe display’s vertical viewing angles are very tight with the usual 15 degrees. We can deviate horizontally to the left or right better, but only up to about 45 degrees. Beyond that, the screen clearly dims and colors fade. ( Battery Acer Aspire 4710 ) The narrow viewing angles hardly will affect the Lifebook’s single user. Viewing problems first turn up when five pairs of eyes look at the screen at the same time. Ghosting can get very annoying in pictures or movies. The Lifebook NH751 proves that a better job is possible.
The 15.6 incher is equipped with an Intel Core i3-2310M (2x 2.1 GHz). The Core i3 dual core CPU isn’t capable of Turbo Boost,( dell Latitude D620 Battery ) but Hyper Threading (processing on 4 threads). For more information about the processor for low-cost notebook, please see the data sheet.

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M ( dell vostro 1400 battery ) (1024 MB) isn’t solely responsible for 3D calculations. The graphics chip, HD Graphics 3000, in the processor is enabled (GT 525M can be deactivated via Optimus). The RAM configuration is 4 GB, whereas two 2048 MB modules occupy both RAM slots.( Vostro 1310 battery ) A 5400 rpm, 320 GB HDD from Seagate (ST9320325AS) is used as the hard disk.

System information: Fujitsu Lifebook AH531
The Core i3-2310M (2x 2.1 GHz)( Sony VGP-BPS13A/S battery ) manages just as many points (2761) as the much higher clocked Arrandale generation i3-380M (2x 2.5 GHz; 2751 points) in Cinebench R10 Single 32bit. The big brother, i5-2410M (2.3 GHz, Turbo Boost) achieves a considerably faster 4510 points (64bit).

The i3-2310M achieves 7550 points in multi-threading (Cinebench R10 Multi 64bit).( VGP-BPS13A/S Battery ) So, almost as many as the currently strongest i3 processor, 380M (7811). The i5-2410M and i5-2520M achieve 9451,( Dell Laptop Battery ) respectively 10128 points via Turbo Boost 2.0. Conclusively: the 2011 Core i3, in its smallest 2.1 GHz alternative, is almost on a par with its higher clocked Arrandale predecessors. If you’d like to have high computing performance for the next few years, you should spend the 50 euros more and take the AH531 version with an i5-2410M (starts at 600 euros).

5.6Windows 7 Experience IndexProcessorCalculations per second6.5Memory ( Vostro 1320 Battery ) (RAM)Memory operations per second5.9GraphicsDesktop performance for Windows Aero5.6Gaming graphics3D business and gaming graphics6.6Primary hard diskDisk data transfer rate5.7 CB10 Rendering Single 32Bit 2761 points

PCMark Vantage determines a score of 5320 points. ( dell Inspiron 1720 Battery ) This is on the same level as the older systems with Core i3-380M (e.g. Samsung RV511: 5432) or i3-370M (Samsung SF510). Our test system reaches 1910 points in the new PCMark 7. The dedicated graphics card ensures an advantage because another i5-2410M notebook ( Dell inspiron 1520 battery ) (Lifebook LH531; Intel HD 3000 only) tested at the same time only achieves 1855 points despite the Turbo Boost processor (PCMark Vantage: 5902).

The 320 GB HDD from the manufacturer Seagate works slowly,( Dell Inspiron 1420 battery ) as we expect from a normal rotating 5400 rpm HDD. It only reads with 57 MB/s in sequential read (HDTune). CrystalDiskMark, as the second test, records 74 MB/s (different test routine than HDTune). PCMark Vantage’s HDD score shows a score of only 3339 points (sub score).

The HDD turns out to be the system’s brake,( Dell Inspiron 1525 battery ) which can be seen with a look at SSD notebooks. Even if we pick out a system with a rather weak processor, such as the Samsung 900X3A (i5-2537M 1.4 GHz), 23 thousand points in the HDD sub score let PCMark Vantage’s total score skyrocket to 8657 points. A direct Core i3 comparison with a SSD is difficult because such systems aren’t yet available.( Sony VGP-BPS13/B battery ) An Nvidia GeForce GT 525M (1024 MB DDR3) works with Nvidia Optimus and Intel HD 3000 (in CPU) in the Lifebook AH 531. ( battery vostro 1510 ) All information about Nvidia’s smallest midrange graphics card can be found in the spec sheet.

In the past, the gaming performance was slightly below that of a Radeon HD 6550 or HD 6650. ( VGP-BPS13B/B battery ) The synthetic benchmark however vary if the GT 525M or the Radeon HD 6550 compute faster. 3DMark 11 says, ( battery dell Vostro 1520 ) the HD 6550M is faster (+30%). The tessellation benchmark, Unigine Heaven, states a par (-4% for the HD 6550M). 3DMark Vantage says, the HD 6550 is a bit slower (-2%). In order to take a look at the gaming suitability, we ran three tests.

The shooter shows itself unimpressed from the “weak” i3 processor.( battery Dell inspiron 6400 ) The frame rate is 40 fps in medium settings. The GT 525M performs the same 40 fps when it’s supported by a quad core i7-2630QM (Fujitsu Lifebook NH751). Gamers would have more fun with a Geforce GT 540M (devices for less than 600 euros; +14%, ~31 fps). A Radeon HD 6550M is even faster by an average of 23% in high (~33 fps).

The multi-touch screen reacts well and accurately to commands from a finger.( HP 8510w battery ) Control using a pen is not intended as with the Iconia Tab W500. The navigation around the Android 3.0 surfaces is smooth, and apps open quickly.( battery sony VGP-BPS9/B ) Using different themes for screens it is possible to organize the apps as wished. Important operating functions, such as the zooming of pictures using a double-click or by using two fingers works perfectly. The rotating of pictures in comparison doesn’t work. The surface of the display has good traction properties and makes a robust impression,( Acer Aspire 4520 battery ) but is also very reflective. From time to time users should check the settings for apps that are no longer needed that may be running in the background. Should these become too many, then the reaction times become noticeably slower as a result.

Basic bundle. Typewriter,( sony vgp-bps13/s battery ) calculator, gaming machine, movie entertainment system, portable companion and survival artist. The 15 incher has something of everything, yet isn’t outstanding in any single point. But: does it have to at a price of 550 euros? ( battery sony vgp-bps13a/s ) With courage for incompleteness to a round offer. 

Fujitsu Lifebook AH531 with Core i3 & Geforce GT 525M: ( hp 452057-001 ) Does the gateway to gaming always need a Core i5?”Unlimited graphics performance” – is how Fujitsu heralds the Lifebook AH531/GFO in its spec sheet.( apple a1185 battery ) Hopefully no one will believe that because we are talking about an Nvidia GeForce GT 525M (1024MB). In its enthusiastic description, the manufacturer has overlooked the fact that at least knowledgeable customers will sooner smirk at this graphics card than take it seriously.

However, it’s the price that is important in the end.( battery vgp-bps13as ) And the smallest midrange graphics from Nvidia is positioned at an attractive 549 euros in the Fujitsu Lifebook AH531. That is attention-grabbing because this price design is currently the lowest for a notebook with this graphics card.( sony vgp-bps13s battery ) We still have to clarify if Fujitsu has successfully built a quality notebook for a small price. What’s the keyboard’s typing feel like? We’ll shed light on these and more questions in this review.

Finish with glitter effectThe Fujitsu Lifebook AH 531’s case doesn’t rely on optical attractions, ( battery vgp-bps13b/b ) but does use the moody impression of black piano lacquer with a metallic effect. It’s pretty to look at,( sony vgp-bps13b/s battery ) at first but fingerprints will be the Lifebook user’s constant companion. The manufacturer is stingy and doesn’t even add an according polishing cloth in the box.

If you now expect a creaky plastic case with a wobbly lid,( battery sony VGP-BPS13 ) you’ll find yourself wrong. Quite contrarily, the case is rigid, the hinges are tight and the lid is sufficiently stable. The wrist-rest is firm and the key field doesn’t yield anywhere. We can only dent the lid in the center. The maximum opening angle of about 145 degrees is more than sufficient for use on the lap. The lid is kept firmly in position by very tightly pulled hinges.( vgp-bps13/b battery ) There is no teetering. The hinges make a stable and long-lasting impression and fit very tight on the case.

The base plate proves to be made of simple plastic, but it can only be dented slightly at the vents with a finger.( battery sony VGP-BPS13 ) The bottom’s openings provide the option of exchanging hard disk, RAM (2×2GB) or WLAN module.( battery VGP-BPS13A/B ) This also applies to the processor. The Intel Core i3-2310M is inserted and freely accessible.

ExpressCard54 slotThe interfaces are concentrated on the left, where the vent is also located.( battery vostro 1520 ) A highlight is the ExpressCard54 slot for expansion cards on the left. It allows retrofitting additional interfaces, e.g. USB 3.0 or FireWire. ( battery Compaq CQ42 ) The according cards can be purchased in stores. ExpressCard34 cards also fit in the slot.

There aren’t any interfaces on the rear. ( battery HP Compaq 8510P ) This is regrettable for use on the desk because all cables gather on the visible sides. Especially the unwieldy HDMI cable or the USB ports placed in the front area could obstruct placing a mouse there.

Recovery DVDs are included for Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit).( battery hp probook 4510s ) Fujitsu holds back on bloatware. The few tools are very reasonable: DeskUpdate (downloads updates), Nero9 (burn) and PowerSaving Utility (settings ECO button).

The manufacturer’s warranty is only for a period of 12 months (bring in).( ibm 40Y6795 ) This is valid for purchases made in Germany but can be 24 months in other countries (collect & return service). The manufacturer bids a 3 year collect & return service for a price of 40 euros.

The 15.6 incher’s keyboard can be classified as office suitable. ( lenovo Thinkpad T60 Battery ) The keys prove to have a medium key drop, a clear pressure point, but a very firm stroke. A small problem (a matter of practice) is the even key surfaces. ( vgp-bps13b/s Battery ) Our fingers didn’t find the center instinctively while typing and tended to get stuck at the rigid edges when sliding to the next key.

The keys fit tight and don’t yield over the optical drive.( HP 6545B Battery ) The layout, with a large enter, shift and backspace key, is well-designed. Fujitsu has only squeezed in the arrow keys under the shift key and halved the size.( hp Compaq 8510W battery ) At least they are separated spatially by a gap. A standard sized number pad is available and facilitates entering numbers and calculator use.

The (Synaptics V7.2) touchpad is in a small cavity and makes a cheap impression with its clattery and loud keys (short key drop). ( hp Compaq CQ40 Battery ) The touch surface is sensitive up to its edges and relatively slippery (low resistance).( hp probook 4710s battery ) The multi-touch pad can be controlled by two fingers. Zooming or scrolling with two fingers is just as disabled as the horizontal and vertical scroll bar in the state of delivery (lower and right scroll bar, one finger use).

The Lifebook AH531’s HD Ready screen has the resolution of 1366×768 pixels common for the laptop category. ( hp probook 4710s battery ) The screen (model: LG Philips LP156WH4-TLA1) is not AR coated. Thus users will have to struggle with reflections in unfavorable ambient light conditions. The glare type deceives the viewer’s eyes and we experience brilliant colors despite the very poor contrast of 142:1. Nevertheless, ( Dell xps m1530 battery ) the display is adequate for the claims of a low-cost multimedia notebook.The HD screen’s color spectrum is narrow. AdobeRGB (t) is clearly failed and the same is true for sRGB (t). We place the Sony Vaio EB4X(t) (third picture), a screen that absolutely covers sRGB,( ibm Thinkpad T61 Battery ) beside it for comparison with the Full HD screen.

Deckeldesigner. ( akku Acer Aspire One ) Lenovo liefert mit dem IdeaPad Z370 ein 13 Zoll Subnotebook mit aktuellen Intel Core Prozessoren der zweiten Generation. Neben der Hardware hat man sich vor allem bei der Optik viel Mühe gegeben So verfügt das Notebook etwa über einen Displaydeckel mit 3D-Effekt. Alles nur Effekthascherei?
Mit dem IdeaPad Z370 bringt Lenovo ein kompaktes 13,3 Zoll Subnotebook auf den Markt.( Dell M1530 Akku ) Lenovo hat das IdeaPad Z370 nach dem Vorsatz „Hohe Eleganz ist nicht gleich hoher Preis“ entwickelt. Aber das IdeaPad Z370 soll nicht nur durch seine Optik punkten, aktuelle Intel Prozessoren mit Sandy Bridge Architektur sollen für genügend Rechenleistung sorgen. Die Liste reicht bis zu einem aktuellen Core i7 und einer 1 TB Festplatte.( akku Apple A1175 ) In unserem Test sehen wir uns das Modell mit dem Intel Core i5-2410M und 750 GB großer Festplatte an. Zudem sind zahlreiche Sonderfunktionen mit an Bord. So spendiert Lenovo dem IdeaPad Z370 unter anderem OneKey Recovery, OneKey Theater oder die Rapid Boot Technologie.( Akku Dell 6400 ) Ob diese Programme einen wirklichen Mehrwert für den Benutzer bringen, wird sich zeigen. 

Schon am Werbetext von Lenovo spürt man,( Akku Apple A1185 ) dass beim IdeaPad Z370 viel Wert auf die Optik gelegt wurde. Alleine beim Displaydeckel hat man sich sehr viel Mühe gegeben. So wurden hier ein Transparenz-, Metallic- und ein 3D-Effekt eingebaut. Unter der Oberfläche befindet sich ein Muster aus kleinen Quadraten, das je nach Blickrichtung mehr oder weniger sichtbar ist. Es handelt sich bei dem Ganzen zwar um einen netten Effekt, aber dadurch besitzt der Deckel auch wieder eine glatte, glänzende Oberfläche. ( Sony VGP-BPS2 akku ) Diese ist wiederum sehr anfällig für Fingerabdrücke und Kratzer. Ein Reinigungstuch wird also empfohlen. Bei Druck gibt der Displaydeckel leicht nach und auch gegen Verwindungen ist das Display nicht gefeit - allerdings traten dabei keine Farbverfälschungen auf. Die Scharniere sind nicht besonders straff eingestellt.( Akku Acer 5920G ) Dadurch kann man das Notebook zwar bequem mit einer Hand öffnen, ohne dass die Baseunit mit nach oben gezogen wird, bei Bewegungen wippt das Display aber deutlich nach.

Klappt man das Display hoch, erblickt man eine Aluminiumoberfläche, (Akku VGP-BPS13b/q )die sich über den gesamten Innenraum erstreckt. Über die Farbgebung bei der Oberfläche lässt sich zwar streiten - bei unserem Testmuster besitzt sie etwa eine leichte rosa Tönung - dafür ist sie aber resistent gegen Fingerabdrücke und fühlt sich zudem noch gut an. ( HP Compaq CQ42 akku ) Die Handballenauflagen sind sehr druckresistent und geben auch bei größerem,( Akku Compaq presario CQ60 ) punktuellem Druck kein Stück nach. Auch die linke Seite der Tastatur erwies sich als ausgesprochen stabil. Diese Stabilität nahm aber, je weiter man sich in Richtung optisches Laufwerk bewegt, deutlich ab. Direkt über dem Laufwerk lässt sich die Tastatur um ein paar Millimeter eindrücken. Auch an der hinteren Kante, also über dem Akkufach, lässt sich die Oberfläche ein paar Millimeter eindrücken.

Die Verarbeitungsqualität des Notebooks macht insgesamt einen sehr soliden Eindruck.( akku VGP-BPS9A/S ) Positiv überrascht hat uns die aus Aluminium bestehende Handballenauflage. Die Spaltmaße sind größtenteils sehr gleichmäßig, einzig links und rechts der Tastatur konnten wir geringe Unterschiede feststellen. Aufwerten lässt sich das IdeaPad Z370 über eine große Klappe auf der Rückseite. Hier gewährt Lenovo dem Benutzer viel Spielraum. ( Sony VGP-BPS13a/q Akku )Wer möchte, könnte theoretisch sogar den Prozessor austauschen.

Lenovo hat leider auf die schnellen USB 3.0 Schnittstellen verzichtet. Insgesamt bietet das Notebook stattdessen drei USB 2.0 Anschlüsse. Bei einem handelt es sich um einen kombinierten USB 2.0 /E-SATA Anschluss. ( acer aspire 7740 Akku ) Die Anschlüsse sind weitestgehend so angeordnet, dass sie den Benutzer nicht zu sehr stören. Auf der rechten Seite des Notebooks sind kaum Anschlüsse vorhanden und die Anschlüsse die häufiger Verwendung finden (USB und Netzanschluß) sind nach hinten gewandert.(Akku sony VGP-BPS13/b ) Auf der linken Seite befindet sich leider der Großteil der Anschlüsse im vorderen Bereich, hier stören sie allerdings nicht so stark, da die meisten Benutzer die Maus eher auf der rechten Seite des Notebooks liegen haben. An der Rückseite befinden sich konstruktionsbedingt durch Akku und Display keine Anschlüsse.
An der Front befindet sich der 5-in-1 Kartenleser.( Acer Aspire 3680 akku ) Dieser versteht sich auf die Formate MMC, SD, Memory Stick (Pro) und xD-Card. Zum Schutz befindet sich hier bereits eine Dummy-Karte. Neben dem Einschub befindet sich noch ein kleiner Schalter, mit dem man die Funktechnologien ein- oder ausschalten kann.

Bei den Netzwerkverbindungen lässt das IdeaPad Z370 kaum Wünsche offen.( sony VGP-BPS13b/b Akku ) Um die WLAN Verbindungen kümmert sich eine Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter Karte. Diese versteht sich auf die Standards 802.11bg/b/g/n. Wer lieber Kabelgebunden ins Netz geht, kann auf den PCIe Family Controller von Realtek zurückgreifen. Allerdings liefert dieser nur die Geschwindigkeiten 10 MBit/s und 100 MBit/s. ( Akku sony VGP-BPS13B/S ) Gigabit Ethernet wird leider nicht unterstützt. Bluetooth ist ebenfalls mit an Bord, allerdings noch nicht 3.0, sonder noch in der 2.1 Version mit EDR.

Der Lieferumfang fällt nicht sehr üppig aus. Neben dem Notebook selbst, ( Akku Inspiron 9400 )dem Akku und dem Netzteil befindet sich noch etwas gedruckte Dokumentation und Garantiekarten in dem Karton. Auf Treiber- oder Wiederherstellungs DVDs wurde verzichtet.( Akku Aspire 5100 ) Die Wiederherstellung des Systems funktioniert über die OneKey Recovery Lösung. Diese kennen wir bereits aus früheren Lenovo Geräten und hat damals schon gut funktioniert.

Lenovo setzt bei der Tastatur auf eine AccuType Tastatur.( Latitude D630 Akku ) Im Grunde handelt es sich also um eine Tastatur mit freistehenden Tasten, auch genannt Chiclet Tastatur. Die einzelnen Tasten sind 15 x 15 Millimeter groß und leicht konisch. ( akku dell vostro 1710 )Das bedeutet, dass sie eine leichte Wölbung nach innen besitzen, was die Orientierung verbessern und die Treffsicherheit erhöhen soll. Aber auch ohne die Wölbung, sollte allein der Tastenabstand von 4 Millimetern für eine ausreichende Treffsicherheit sorgen.

Der knackige Anschlag der Tasten hat uns sehr gut gefallen und die Tasten vermitteln ein sehr angenehmes Schreibgefühl.( Sony VGP-BPS22A Akku ) Auch das Schreibgeräusch konnte überzeugen - es ist sehr unauffällig und leise. ( Akku VGP-BPS22 ) Im Kapitel Design haben wir die Stabilität der rechten Seite der Tastatur bemängelt, beim normalen Schreibbetrieb fällt dies aber kaum noch auf, lediglich beim Betätigen der Enter-Taste spürt man das Nachgeben noch ein wenig.

Über der Tastatur befindet sich noch eine Reihe an Sondertasten. ( Sony VGP-BPS8A Akku ) So findet man rechts über der Tastatur beispielsweise Tasten um die Audio-Lautstärke zu regeln. Diese sind als kapazitive Tasten ausgelegt,( Sony VGP-BPS8 Akku ) so dass ein Berühren der Taste ausreicht um den gewünschten Effekt auszulösen. Links über der Tastatur befindet sich der große Power-Knopf und der, zurecht sehr klein gehaltene, OneKey Recovery Knopf.

Lenovo spendiert dem IdeaPad Z370 ein Multitouch Touchpad mit einer Diagonalen von 95 Millimetern ( Akku VGP-BPS13A/B ) (42 Millimeter x 85 Millimeter). Das Touchpad selbst befindet sich in einer Vertiefung in der Handballenauflage, ( Sony VGP-BPS9A/B Akku ) wodurch die Grenzen des Pads klar definiert werden. Die Oberfläche des Touchpads wurde leicht angeraut und erhielt eine gepunktete Struktur. Das soll der Präzision des Touchpads zu Gute kommen. An der rechten Seite gibt es noch einen vertikalen Scrollbalken, der horizontale Scrollbereich ist standardmäßig deaktiviert. Multitouch funktionierte ebenfalls problemlos und ließ uns mit Leichtigkeit durch Dokumente und Webseiten scrollen oder Bilder vergrößern.( Sony VGP-BPS9 Akku ) Insgesamt lässt sich mit dem Touchpad sehr gut arbeiten.

Die beiden Maustasten wurden nach dem Vorbild einer Wippe gestaltet und bestehen aus einer großen Taste. （Sony VGP-BPS9/B Akku ） Der Hub der Tasten ist recht kurz ausgefallen, stört aber auch nicht weiter.（Sony VGP-BPS9/S Akku ） Auch mit den beiden Touchpadtasten lässt sich vernünftig arbeiten.

Motorola’s ( VGP-BPS13A/S Battery ) Xoom places the headphone socket together with the SIM slot and the MicroSD card slot (behind a cover) slightly atypical on the tablet’s broadside. Moreover, ( Battery Acer Aspire One ) the MicroSD slot is not yet functional and is supposed to be activated with an upcoming software update (but it apparently still isn’t yet working with Android 3.1). ( Battery Acer Aspire 4710 ) The docking connector is also located on the broadside, across from the other ports.

As known, ( Latitude D620 Battery ) the iPad 2 has the poorest configuration in this point. Although it’s possible to retrofit an SD cardreader and an USB port via the docking connector, their functionality is very limited and is only suitable for importing pictures from digi cams.( vostro 1400 battery ) An HDMI port can also be retrofitted via an adapter (costs extra). The iPad doesn’t bid a possibility for expanding the internal memory.

All tablets have a configuration with wireless LAN and Bluetooth in common.( Dell Vostro 1310 battery ) 3G is definitely available in the iPad and in the Xoom until now. We can see an according preparation in the Acer Iconia device. ( Sony VGP-BPS13A/S battery ) The Asus T101 doesn’t have an explicit configuration, at least not in our test sample.

Connecting with our base station, ( Dell Laptop Battery ) a Thinkpad T61 (Win7 64bit) proves to be a bit difficult. For example, the Xoom isn’t immediately detected (solved in the meantime with Android 3.1) and our MacBook Pro 13 has the same problem. Recharging the device via USB wasn’t possible,( Dell Vostro 1320 Battery ) either. We didn’t have any more luck with the Asus Eee Tab TF101. The tablet isn’t detected as a mass memory unit. A successful recharge via USB was also not possible. Acer has done its homework since its Iconia A500 is detected as a mass memory unit and data sharing is easily accomplished. ( Inspiron 1720 Battery ) Apple’s iPad is also detected even without iTunes and can, for example, transfer pictures taken with the cam. However, you need iTunes for all functions beyond that. This also has to be rated as a minus point.

After our comprehensive iPad 2 review, it is known how good, ( Dell 1520 battery ) or better said, how bad the built-in camera of the Apple tablet is. The low resolution and the always present red cast prevent taking good memorable pictures and make it at most suitable for a short round show of the surroundings during video calls. ( Battery Dell Inspiron 1420 ) The problem can also be seen well in the following comparison test pictures.

Motorola’s Xoom comes closest to the original according to our test series ( Battery Dell Inspiron 1525 ) (comparison is made on a calibrated reference screen). Acer and Asus show slight deviations in color and don’t really convey the mood at the time of the picture properly. In terms of resolution and details, (Battery Sony VGP-BPS13/B ) the Android cameras are very identical. We would describe the given quality as sufficient for occasional snapshots – in contrast to Apple’s iPad 2.

It still looks like Apple had invented the touch technology a long, long time ago.( Dell vostro 1510 battery ) The iPad 2 responds, alike its predecessor – perfectly. An obligatory repetition of swiping or tapping will likely remain in the one digit per mil range when used over a longer time.

The reviewed Android 3.0 devices have the technological requirements to copy the iPad. ( Sony VGP-BPS13B/B battery ) However, it unfortunately doesn’t always work in practical use. While various live backgrounds confirm the expected precise responsiveness, ( battery Vostro 1520 ) it repeatedly comes to slight response delays while navigating between the home screen, in various menus and lists. It partly seems to be intentional, for avoiding possible inputting errors. In our opinion, it dims the overall subjective impression in terms of efficiency and even encourages typos due to repeated inputting efforts, though. Basically, the tested Android devices don’t really differ.
The on-screen buttons for back, ( Dell inspiron 6400 Battery ) home and app menu couldn’t really convince us. They however have the advantage that they rotate with the picture and are always placed in the lower left corner. While Apple displays all background opened apps via double click on the home button, and allows them to be closed there, the display capacity in Android is limited to 5, respectively 8 entries (landscape/portrait). ( HP Compaq 8510w battery ) Scrolling among the apps isn’t possible (the suggestive arrow closes the view instead). What’s more, a specially conceived app has to be opened first in order to close every single app.

Acer tries to compensate the Iconia’s lack of key feedback with a vibration mechanism because there are only virtual keys. ( battery VGP-BPS9/B ) We noticed this rather adversely due to a bright, shattery noise in the on/off area. ( Acer Aspire 4520 battery ) You can quite happily live without that.

The big tablet comparison test. ( sony vgp-bps13b/s Battery ) The autocracy of Apple’s iPad is slowly coming to an end. Meanwhile, there are a few vying products in retail or are waiting at the starting line for their launch.( Thinkpad T61 Battery ) We’ve looked at three strong iPad 2 opponents and call out the competition: Android 3.0 vs. Apple iOS. May the best pad win.

Apple iPad 2Apple ( Dell xps m1530 battery ) was able to consider itself on the safe side for over a year with its iPad 1 and polish its balance sheets with millions of sold tablets. Now the corresponding competition products of other manufacturers are available, or are about to be launched onto the market.( hp 4710s battery ) The most important development, which has likely contributed to the long dry spell is Android in its latest tablet version 3.0, aka Honeycomb. Only a few days ago the newest configuration level 3.1 was released for the Motorola Xoom. It is supposed to again eliminate a few shortcomings ( hp elitebook 8730p battery ) (USB connection) and also includes improvements in terms of speed.

In order to get an impression where the Android world currently stands in comparison to Apple’s key player, the iPad 2,( Compaq CQ40 Battery ) we have ordered three of the latest 10 inch Android devices to our editorial office. ( Compaq 8510W battery ) The participants: The Motorola Xoom, the first (and most expensive) of its kind; the Acer Iconia A500, that is now available for consumers across the big pond after its first presentation last fall in New York; ( HP probook 6545B Battery ) and lastly the Asus Transformer Eee Pad TF101, a genuine Android tablet that can be transformed into a quasi notebook by an optional base.

In the following,( Thinkpad T60 Battery ) we will highlight the differences of the three Android tablets and compare them with Apple’s iPad 2. The value for money aspect won’t be left out since – rather untypical for Apple – it is impressive and still unrivaled at the top of the sales charts. ( ibm 40Y6795 )You can find detailed information about the single tablets in our existing dedicated tests (iPad 2), or in the reviews that soon will be released (Xoom, Eee Pad TF 101, Iconia A500).

two different designs.( battery hp 4510s ) The first differentiating feature is the shape, so also the case’s looks. The iPad relies on a particularly slim chassis in this point. It can also score with a perfect workmanship and with an especially high-end material impression due to the aluminum unibody design. However, ( HP Compaq 8510P battery ) the device steps a bit out of line with its 4:3 format. And anyway, ( Compaq CQ42 Battery ) it’s striking that the comparison devices all orientate themselves on the first iPad’s thickness and almost equal it.

The Motorola Xoom proves to have the greatest likeness with the first iPad release. ( battery dell vostro 1520 ) Not only the thickness, but the aluminum back shell and the choice of color look as if they’ve been copied. ( VGP-BPS13A/B battery ) Even the corner edges seem to be almost identical when both devices are placed on top of each other. Nevertheless, the iPad 1 also remains to be slightly superior to the Xoom in terms of quality and the overall impression.

Acer also ( battery VGP-BPS13 ) relies on aluminum for the Iconia A500 – at least for the back cover. ( sony vgp-bps13/b battery ) However, a plastic rim is used for the skirt. While examining our test device’s component joints we could see minor construction flaws in form of uneven gaps.

Finally, Asus and its Eee Tab TF101 step completely out of line. ( vgp-bps13b/s battery ) The tablet is the only one that has a plastic back shell. Thus, the Tab doesn’t convey such a high quality impression as its colleagues, ( battery sony vgp-bps13b/b ) but it has a very pleasant haptic and should also be fairly scratch resistant due to the roughened texture. The bronze/brown combination with a black display bezel convinces in terms of color.( vgp-bps13s battery ) The circumferential edge that accommodates the given ports and buttons is likely made of aluminum, as well.

Overall, all devices have a high quality standard and only differ in detail here. ( sony vgp-bps13as battery ) The Xoom, as well as the Eee Pad allow image changes when moderate pressure is applied to the display. ( apple a1185 battery ) This wasn’t observed on either the iPad or on the Acer Iconia. Cleaning the display with a microfiber cloth works just fast and easily on the iPad. Consequently, Apple’s iPad 2 makes the best overall impression in this exercise.

The Acer Iconia A500 is the only tablet in our test series that has a standard USB port which allows connecting USB sticks or hard disks, for example.( hp 452057-001 ) However, we didn’t manage to set up an according connection to the device in our first test. ( battery vgp-bps13a/s ) That could change with Android 3.1. The Iconia’s array is completed by a micro HDMI port, headphone socket, micro USB, ( battery vgp-bps13/s ) docking port and MicroSD slot that is found behind a cover. The SIM slot for the 3G alternative is likely found here, too.

Die perfekte Welle? ( Acer Aspire 1830T Akku ) Seit Jahresanfang ist mit dem Wave II GT-S8530 der Nachfolger des S8500 erhältlich, welcher jedoch neben einem größeren Display und einem aktualisierten Betriebssystem nur wenige Neuerungen mitbringt. Reicht das, um die durch den Vorgänger erzeugten hohen Erwartungen zu erfüllen?
Mit dem Wave S8500 gelang Samsung Mitte 2010 ein Überraschungserfolg: Für ca.( akku Apple A1175 ) 300 Euro konnten Käufer damals ein Gesamtpaket aus GHz-CPU, AMOLED-Display, GPS und einer 5MP-Kamera mit HD-Videoaufnahme erwerben – ein auch für heutige Zeit interessantes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Das attraktive Pricing hing sicher auch mit dem Versuch zusammen, das hauseigene „bada“-Betriebssystem ( akku Acer Aspire One ) durch die zu erwartenden Absatzzahlen des Zugpferd-Smartphones populärer zu machen. 

Der Vorgänger verdankte seinen Namen nicht zuletzt seiner geschwungenen Form, ( Fujitsu FPCBP89 Akku ) welche durch die leicht erhöhte Ober- und Unterseite des Handys entstand. Davon ist beim Wave II GT-S8530( Dell M1530 Akku ) nichts mehr zu sehen – das neue bada-Smartphone ist ein monolithischer, ebener Block; die Oberfläche des Touchscreens schließt genau bündig mit der Ober- und Unterseite des Gehäuses ab

Suchbild: Wave I (S8500) vs. (Akku VGP-BPS13b/q ) Wave II (S8530)Die geschwungene Form hat den Vorgänger filigran wirken lassen; dennoch bietet auch das Wave II GT-S8530 ein ansprechendes Design: Flach und schwarz und ohne überflüssige Designelemente besticht das Wave II GT-S8530 durch klassische, ( Akku Dell 6400 ) zurückhaltende Eleganz. Neben der von uns getesteten schwarzen Variante ist das Wave II GT-S8530 auch mit einem silbergrauen Gehäuse erhältlich.

Die Verarbeitung kann ebenfalls überzeugen: ( Acer AL10D56 Akku ) Das Wave II GT-S8530 ist präzise gefertigt; Ungenauigkeiten etwa bei Spaltmaßen sucht man vergeblich. Der Gehäuserahmen und der Akkudeckel bestehen aus gebürstetem Aluminium,( Akku Apple A1185 ) was dem Wave II einen sehr wertigen Touch verleiht. Die untere Seite besteht hingegen aus signaltechnischen Gründen aus Kunststoff; ebenso der obere Bereich, wo sich Multifunktionsbuchse, Headset-Anschluss und Lautsprecher befinden. Die abgerundeten Kanten an beiden Seiten lassen das Wave II optisch etwas schlanker wirken; ( Sony VGP-BPS2 akku ) zudem liegt es so sehr gut in der Hand.
Erwähnt werden muss an dieser Stelle auch ein Fertigungsfehler an der Rückseite. ( Fujitsu FPCBP136 Akku ) Hier hat sich bei unserem Testgerät offenbar ein Fehler in der Lackierung am Controlling vorbei geschlichen. Das sollte eigentlich nicht passieren.

An der Vorderseite des ( Fujitsu LifeBook T5010 Akku ) Handys befinden sich neben dem Hörer und dem vorderen Kameraobjektiv für Videotelefonate auch der Lichtsensor und die Menütasten. An der linken Seite ist der Lautstärkeregler angebracht; ( Akku Acer 5920G ) auf der rechten Seite die Sperrtaste und die Kamerataste. An der Unterseite befindet sich lediglich das Mikrofon; an der Oberseite sind die Multifunktionsbuchse, der Lautsprecher, und die Headset- bzw. TV-Buchse verbaut.

Die durchdachte Anordnung der Tasten erleichtert die Bedienung: ( HP Compaq CQ42 akku ) Mit nur einer Hand lassen sich die wichtigsten Aktion durchführen, wie z.B. das Sperren und Entsperren des Displays, das Annehmen von Telefonaten, ( Akku Compaq presario CQ60 ) das Wechseln zwischen verschiedenen Anwendungen oder aber auch die Lautstärkeregelung.

Für viele Gelegenheits-Fotografen ersetzt das stets mitgeführte Mobiltelefon inzwischen die Kompaktkamera. ( akku VGP-BPS9A/S ) Dementsprechend sollte eine Handy-Kamera neben einer ausreichenden Auflösung eine möglichst kurze Auslöseverzögerung bieten,( Sony VGP-BPS13a/q Akku ) und auch bei ungünstigen Lichtverhältnissen brauchbare Bilder produzieren.

Die im ( aspire 7740 Akku ) Wave II verbaute Kamera knipst Bilder mit einer Auflösung von bis zu 2560 x 1920 Pixel, und nimmt Videos mit bis zu 1280 x 720 Pixel auf. Fotos werden im jpg-Format; Videos im mp4-Format gespeichert. ( VGP-BPS21/B Akku ) Die Bilderrate liegt bei 30 Bildern pro Sekunde. Bei aktiviertem GPS kann die Kamera Standort-Informationen zu Fotos aufzeichnen.

Der Sucher der Kamera lässt sich auf einer beliebigen Stelle auf dem Vorschaubildschirm platzieren, (Akku sony VGP-BPS13/b ) um so bei Bedarf nicht zentral gelegene Objekte scharfstellen zu können. ( Acer Aspire 3680 akku ) Aktiviert man die optionale Gesichtserkennung, werden automatisch Gesichter fokussiert. Über die Laustärkewippe lässt sich in das Bild herein- oder herauszoomen - allerdings nicht stufenlos, sondern in Abstufungen.

Über den „Szenen-Modus“ und den „( sony VGP-BPS13b/b Akku ) Aufnahmemodus“ lassen sich vordefinierte Einstellungen aufrufen und verschiedene Aufnahmeoptionen festlegen, um z.B. die Kamera bei lächelnden Gesichtern selbst auslösen zu lassen, oder aber um bei Gegenlichtaufnahmen oder bei schnell bewegten Objekten bessere Ergebnisse zu erzielen. Auch lassen sich Fotoserien aufnehmen oder Panorama-Fotos erstellen. Interessant ist auch die Option, ( Akku sony VGP-BPS13B/S ) das Aufnahmeverhalten älterer Kameras zu imitieren; so lassen sich bspw. Aufnahmen machen, die wie im Technicolor-Verfahren erstellt wirken. (Foto hinzu?)
Mit an Bord ist auch eine rudimentäre Bildbearbeitung, ( Akku Inspiron 9400 ) welche es ermöglicht, Bilder mit Effekten wie z.B. Unschärfe zu versehen, Helligkeit, Kontrast und Farbe anzupassen, oder aber die Bildgröße oder Bildausrichtung zu ändern.

Insgesamt bietet die ( VGP-BPS10A/B Akku ) Kamera des Wave II eine überdurchschnittliche und für meisten Gelegenheitsfotografen brauchbare Bildqualität. Allerdings ist auch hier zu bemängeln, dass sich gegenüber dem Vorgänger die technischen Daten nicht geändert geschweige denn verbessert haben.

Der Lieferumfang ist typisch für heutige Smartphones: ( Akku Aspire 5100 ) Neben dem eigentlichen Mobiltelefon und dem Akku liefert Samsung noch eine 2GB-Speicherkarte, ein deutschsprachiges Benutzerhandbuch sowie noch ein Ladekabel und ein USB-Verbindungskabel mit. (Akku VGP-BPS10/B ) Zudem liegen der Verpackung noch In-Ear-Kopfhörer bei, welche sich durch eine passable Klangqualität auszeichnen.

Gesteuert wird das Wave II durch die Bedienoberfläche „( Latitude D630 Akku ) TouchWiz 3.0“. Dank der GHz-CPU reagiert die intuitive „TouchWiz“-Oberfläche umgehend auf Eingaben – allerdings wird dies mit einigen Einschränkungen hinsichtlich der Erweiterungsmöglichkeiten erkauft.

Der 3,7-Zoll große Touchscreen lässt sich mit den üblichen Mehrfingergesten bedienen. ( akku Sony VGP-BPS21A/B ) Nach einer bestimmten, von dem Benutzer veränderbaren Zeit schaltet sich die Beleuchtung ab, um Energie zu sparen. Zudem kann der Bildschirm auch über die Sperrtaste gesperrt und entsperrt werden.

Multimedian. (HP Compaq CQ42 Battery ) Samsung introduces the Sandy Bridge processors to the RF range and supplies a proper multimedia laptop that is even suitable for gaming in the RF711. Why this laptop wastes a part of its theoretical maximum performance can be read in our review. ( Battery Lenovo Thinkpad T60 )

Samsung implements the new Intel Sandy Bridge generation of processors into the RF range in both the RF511 and RF711 laptops.( dell vostro 1520 battery ) The 17 inch model, RF711, with the Intel Core i7 quad core processor is looked at closely in this review. ( Battery HP 8510P ) The 17 incher is supposed to especially be suitable for multimedia applications. The laptop, however, will also likely be in focus of casual gamers thanks to the installed Nvidia GeForce GT 540M. The customer is to be persuaded to buy the laptop with an HD+ display, BluRay drive and a generously sized hard disk and RAM. ( battery hp 4510s ) We will comprehensively look at the suitability of the 17 inch model, RF711-S02.

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Our Samsung RF711’s test sample presents itself in plain black.( Lenovo 40Y6795 ) The display lid surface is made in high-gloss. It may look very appealing, but it magically attracts fingerprints and dust. Thus, you should always have a cleaning cloth at hand. The shiny Samsung logo and the just as shiny display hinges provide accents on the display lid. The imitated chrome effect bids a nice contrast to the high-gloss black,( HP probook 6545B Battery ) which would have looked a bit dull without the chrome imitations. Samsung has pulled the display hinges very tight in order to keep the heavy 17 inch display in place. Nevertheless, the RF711 can still just be opened by one hand. ( HP Compaq 8510W battery ) “Just” because the lower part lifts slightly, so not completely, from the table.

Mostly matt surfaces are found when the RF711 laptop is opened. ( HP Compaq CQ40 Battery ) Wrist-rest, touchpad and keyboard gaps are all made of matt plastic. So, it doesn’t have to be cleaned frequently. ( hp elitebook 8730p battery ) Merely the display bezel is made of glossy plastic. Samsung also set accents inside with different colors. So, the keyboard and hot key area are on a silver backing and let them clearly stand out from the black wrist-rests.

Samsung doesn’t allow itself any major flaws in terms of manufacturing.( hp 4710s battery ) As expected, the display lid can be marginally depressed in a closed state. Nor is the display’s torsional stiffness particularly high. Merely a bit of pressure is needed to twist the lid evidently. However, this is a problem with which the majority of other 17 inch consumer laptops struggle with. The RF711 looks better in matters of keyboard and wrist-rest. ( Dell xps m1530 battery ) All interior surfaces barely yield under higher, selective pressure. Even the keyboard stays in place.
Not only Sandy Bridge architecture has moved into the Samsung RF laptops, but USB 3.0 as well. Thus, ( Battery Lenovo Thinkpad T61 ) the Samsung RF711 also has two of the new high speed ports. Otherwise, there aren’t any real highlights among the RF711’s interfaces.

The power socket for the adapter is on the laptop’s left, ( sony vgp-bps13b/s Battery ) as well as the VGA out, the RJ45 network socket, the HDMI out, two USB 2.0 ports and both audio sockets for headphone and microphone.( Lenovo/IBM Thinkpad R61 Battery ) The majority of interfaces are located in the laptop’s front area. So it could get tight when the notebook is mostly used stationary and many devices are connected. In particular, the VGA and HDMI port could have been placed further back. Moreover, (  Thinkpad T60 Battery ) both USB ports are placed very close to each other. Large USB sticks (modem, etc.) could cover the second USB port, or even the HDMI or headphone socket under certain conditions.