Posts Tagged ‘Multimedia’
Massive improvements from HP with the updated dm3
Designed around the fantastic dm3-1xxx series the new HP dm3-2040 is a powerful but energy efficient ultra portable PC. With the new AMD Athlon Neo II dual core processor at its heart and upgraded ATI graphics this PC is capable of more than just HD video playback and goes all the way up to playing games like Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 at low – medium detail level.
The 2 year warranty from John Lewis (link) is a real bonus and with a 500GB hard drive + a total price tag of £649.95 this PC is not something to miss.
A new class of portability – HP DM4-1060
The all new HP DM4 series is a fresh venture for HP into the world of fully featured ultra portable PCs; with a whole host of features including a HDMI port, dedicated graphics and a all important DVD drive this 2kg PC has it all.
The HD widescreen is LED backlit so as well as being ultra thin its also bright and consumes only the very minimum amount of power.
Available now from Comet (link) for £799.99 the HP DM4-1060 also comes with a crazily fast Intel i5 dual core processor which is more than enough to take on the modern world of HD video, photo editing and even all the way up to playing the latest games.
Light on your energy bill – PC Specialist Mini
Designed around the energy saving Intel Atom processor the PC Specialist Ion Home Premium Mini PC is compact and saves you money when compared to more power hungry PCs.
What is most surprising is just how much technology can be fitted into such a small case with a standard model coming with HD ready nVidia graphics (with HDMI port), 2Gb of RAM, a onboard DVD drive, 3 in 1 memory card reader and a massive 8 USB ports!
If your looking for even more out of your PC then you can customise your way all the way up to 4Gb of RAM, 500GB of storage and even a Blu Ray disk drive.
As such a flexible system this PC has uses for everyone from someone who is only just looking at getting into computing to those looking to use their PC as a media centre with their HDTV.
Prices start at around £370 and rise to around £498 for Blu Ray capable PC; for suggested specifications read on!
Fast mean Blu Ray playing machine
If you are looking for a Blu Ray playing notebook PC that meets and exceeds all your expectations have a look at the Sony VAIO F11M1E/H from John Lewis (link) for £949.95 which includes a 2 year warranty. Its the ever so slightly smaller brother of the recently featured VAIO F11Z1E/BI which featured a more powerful (and significantly more expensive) i7 processor; whereas, this model comes with an i5 processor.
Still just as powerful with a dedicated nVidia graphics processor, 4Gb of the very fastest DDR3 RAM this 15.6″ full HD notebook PC is sure to exceed all your entertainment needs. Read the rest of this entry »
A world of HD at your fingertips
If you enjoy watching films but want to get that extra HD quality boost from Blu Rays you may want to have a look at the new Samsung R580 from Comet (link).
Equipped with a Blu Ray disk drive, full HD capable nVidia graphics and contained within a ultra stylish 2.6kg case this £669.99 notebook PC is worth every penny.
What is even better is that the extra features don’t end there as this PC also comes with a full complement of wireless technology including N class Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. There’s also a large 500GB hard drive for all your photos/music.
A basic i3 powered Asus Notebook
With a 2 year warranty and a £495.85 price tag the Asus K52F-SX065V Intel i3 processor powered notebook from Laptops Direct (link) is a great example of a PC that features modern technology but isn’t over priced.
With 4GB of DDR3 RAM sitting inside its 2.6kg case this PC is also by no means slow and comes with Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit which lets you run all the latest programs at top speed every time (no matter how many you have open).
Blu Ray and a full HD Screen – what more could you ask for?
Step straight into a HD entertainment centre with the new Sony VAIO EB1Z0E/B from Laptops Direct (link) for £779.96.
With a Intel Core i5 processor and dedicated HD ATI graphics this notebook PC is more than ready to fully use its Blu Ray disk drive and full 1080p HD widescreen to entertain you with breathtaking picture quality.
Designed for the HD world this PC also comes with Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit edition which includes HD video editing software. Additionally you get a HDMI port so you can quickly hook up your PC to a larger screen if needed.
Boosted performance with the new Novatech Realm
Are you looking for a PC with a little bit more performance than your average desktop? Maybe your a casual gamer who wants to play the latest games but doesn’t want to splash out on expensive graphics? If so then have a look at the new and improved Novatech Realm (link).
With a AMD Athlon II Tri Core processor this PC has the advantage of better than dual core performance but without the price of a Quad Core, the nVidia GT220 graphics are also full HD compatible and is capable of running the latest games ranging from Sims 3 to even Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.
Priced at £461.68 direct from Novatech (link) this PC also includes 4GB of the latest high speed DDR3 RAM (which means Windows and applications load faster).
A marvel of mobile entertainment – Asus N61JV
With a Blu Ray disk drive, power saving or high performance switchable graphics and they very latest Intel i5 dual core processor the Asus N61JV is quite simply one of the most powerful mobile entertainment PCs that Asus has produced to date.
With a respectable price tag of £898.87 from Laptops Direct (link) this notebook also comes with a 500GB hard drive which is more than enough storage space for hours of HD video and weeks worth of music.
Blu Ray on the move – Sony VAIO CW
If you have started to stock up on Blu Ray films but what to play them wherever you are then you might wish to have a look at the new Sony VAIO CW series. With a 14” screen and weighing a light 2.4kg this portable entertainment PC is more than ready to deliver the latest HD films to you at a moments notice.
With the very latest Intel i3 processor at its heart this £749.99 PC from Laptops Direct (link) is by no means slow and you also get a massive 500GB hard drive to store all your digital photos/videos on.
However the Blu Ray disk drive and 16:9 widescreen display are by far the key draws to this stylish Sony VAIO.
Every last feature in one Sony VAIO
With a solid state disk drive, 3G mobile broadband, hybrid graphics and an Intel i5 dual core processor the Sony VAIO Z11X9E/B notebook PC is generations ahead of pretty much everything else.
However with a price tag of £1644.97 from Laptops Direct (link) this level of technology should be entirely expected.
With Windows 7 Professional 64bit edition pre installed this PC is ready to go at a moments notice with business features like offline file synchronisation and network backup.
Latest AMD design – HP dv6-2112ea
Based upon AMDs very latest 8 series motherboard design the HP dv6-2112ea is at the cutting edge of Notebook PC technology and what’s better is its available now from John Lewis (link) for just £499.95 which also includes a 2 year warranty.
As with many HP Notebook PCs at this price point you get a 5 in 1 memory card reader, webcam + microphone and a multimedia remote control all included as standard. What’s more is this PC uses a 15.6” HD widescreen there’s also room for a full number keypad so you don’t miss out a full sized desktop keyboard just because your using a notebook PC.


