Reviewed on November 12, 2010The compact 10-inch Asus Eee PC 1015PN offers a dual-core Atom processor and Nvidia Ion graphics for decidedly better-than-average Netbook performance, but premium ultraportables that aren't much more expensive can do better still.TAGS:Asus Eee PC, Netbook, ASUS, dual-core, Windows 7, keyboard, NVidia, battery, operating system, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on August 30, 2010The Asus Eee PC 1215N combines Intel's dual-core Atom CPU with Nvidia Ion graphics and Optimus GPU-switching for an impressive overall package, but one that still feels a bit too much like a Netbook.TAGS:Asus Eee PC, ASUS, Netbook, dual-core, multimedia, NVidia, Intel, CPU, laptop computer, keyboard
Reviewed on December 14, 2010The curved, eye-catching Samsung NF310 is a bold 10-inch Netbook with some premium features for its price, but in the end it's not different enough to break out of the pack.TAGS:Netbook, Samsung Electronics, dual-core, keyboard, laptop computer, button
Reviewed on October 6, 2010For only a slight price increase over its single-core cousins, the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM's dual-core Atom CPU handles multitasking better, but this Netbook doesn't offer the features or performance we've seen in higher-priced "premium" alternatives.TAGS:Asus Eee PC, ASUS, Netbook, dual-core, keyboard, CPU, battery, Intel, operating system
Reviewed on August 2, 2010The Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4030 is a decent all-around budget laptop. However, with its short battery life and cheaper options available from the competition, it's not an overly impressive deal.TAGS:Toshiba, satellite, Toshiba Satellite, keyboard, dual-core, laptop computer, hard drive
Reviewed on November 2, 2008Thanks to an expensive new motherboard requirement, Intel's new Core i7 desktop processors will remain enthusiast and professional-level parts until more affordable complementary hardware comes out later next year. Speed never comes cheap, however, and if you're willing to spend for it now, you'll find yourself in possession of the fastest CPU on the market.TAGS:Intel, Intel Pentium 4, CPU, motherboard, dual-core, memory stick, platform, Intel Pentium, chipset, AMD
Reviewed on October 6, 2010For only a slight price increase over its single-core cousins, the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM's dual-core Atom CPU handles multitasking better, but this Netbook doesn't offer the features or performance we've seen in higher-priced "premium" alternatives.TAGS:Asus Eee PC, ASUS, Netbook, dual-core, keyboard, CPU, battery, Intel, operating system
Reviewed on October 6, 2010For only a slight price increase over its single-core cousins, the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM's dual-core Atom CPU handles multitasking better, but this Netbook doesn't offer the features or performance we've seen in higher-priced "premium" alternatives.TAGS:Asus Eee PC, ASUS, Netbook, dual-core, keyboard, CPU, battery, Intel, operating system
Reviewed on October 6, 2010For only a slight price increase over its single-core cousins, the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM's dual-core Atom CPU handles multitasking better, but this Netbook doesn't offer the features or performance we've seen in higher-priced "premium" alternatives.TAGS:Asus Eee PC, ASUS, Netbook, dual-core, keyboard, CPU, battery, Intel, operating system