Lenovo disputes reliable laptops survey results

Last week, we reported on the SquareTrade survey that hailed Asus and Toshiba as the most reliable laptops around, but Lenovo have taken serious umbrage and hit back with vengeance.

Lenovo didn’t come out too well in SquareTrade’s comparative analysis of laptop brands, with the company now attempting to discredit the research methodology.

SquareTrade looked at laptop reliability based on 30,000 laptops from various brands over a three year period, claiming that Lenovo’s notebooks were not as reliable as those manufactured by the likes of Asus, Apple, Toshiba, Dell, and Sony.

Ray Gorman, executive director of external communications at Lenovo, claims that the “total number claimed in this report is not a statistically significant sample for a study where no attempt is made to control key variables affecting repair rates, such as comparable machine types, end users, geography, and applications.”

He goes on to argue that SquareTrade “has a vested interested in showing scary failure rates as they have done here [as] they are in the business of selling after sale warranties,” adding that Lenovo’s internal data shows that its own laptop failure rates are “two-thirds lower than what is claimed in the Square Trade survey.”

“This study is full of holes, the method is flawed, the data is inaccurate, and the conclusion is wrong,” the Lenovo man adds.

Dell Adamo Notebook Review

Dell have broken with traditional roots with the release of this of this sleek, elegant laptop. Whilst previous Dell laptops and notebooks concentrated on technology and performance, the current incarnation whilst still functional and high tech, has added design and style to its attributes.
The Dell Adamo high end notebook is the companies first attempt to dip it’s toe into the pool of  fashionable notebooks, and giving some established competition a run for its money.

This ultra thin laptop will draw obvious design comparisions with the Apple MacBook Air and the Hewlett Packard Voodoo Envy 133, but Dell is stating its claim to beat the best of the rest. This neatly tailored laptop with an aluminum chassis looks and feels like a high quality notebook.

The Dell Adamo is strongly focused on image, style and design. It is manufactured from a single piece of aluminium and is marketed to be the thinnest notebook on the market with a thickness of 0.65 inches. The back of the lid and the keyboard tray are split between brushed metal and a glistening glossy finish. The laptop is available in 2 colours – “pearl” and “onyx”, and the stunning look of this mobile PC is completed with a designer bag specially comissioned by Tumi.

This portable computer is powered by a Intel Core 2 Duo processor with Intel Centrino technology. Internally, it possesses 2 GB of RAM and 128GB of solid state drive. The external 13.4 inch wide screen features an aspect ratio of 16:9 and offers a high definition resolution. This device supports a mobile broadband option and Bluetooth 2.1. The Adamo also incorporates
Two USB ports
A 2-in-1 port for eSATA and USB connection
A display port
An RJ-45 port

The “Adamo” which translates from latin as “to fall in love” is one of the most anticipate notebooks of 2009 and could be yours for a retail price of approximately £1,649.
With a price tag which could be prohibitive to some, not everyone will be smitten with this model, but Dell hopes other consumers see enough to purchase the laptop of their dreams.

Cheap Laptops For Those On The Go

If your a business traveller who struggles to fit a bulky laptop, key business papers and clothing into their luggage, then the Asus EEE palmtop could be an ideal travel companion.

This model is smaller, lighter, and more durable than your average laptop, with dimensions of 225 × 165 × 21~35mm, it’s the perfect size for carrying around in a small bag or simply by hand, whilst providing all the functions you will need to complete your daily office tasks.

The Asus EEE is classed as a palmtop, but unlike some of the competition, it’s far more than a trumped up personal digital assistant.
This is more of a miniature low power laptop, based on the Intel 915GM chipset and powered by a 900MHz Intel Celeron processor.  It comes complete with a Windows XP operating system, and traditional hard disk drives.

If you need a PC out with you when your active, but struggle carrying the office laptop, then this model is perfect. It weighs less than 1kg (920g), and has a solid-state drive to survive any hard knocks.

Small enough to be used in the most cramped environment from planes, trains, automobiles, or even a cardboard box, if you can find a seat, you can comfortably use the EEE PC!

Whether your in a restaurant, coffee shop or an airport terminal, the added WiFi on this model will enable internet access vital to your job or leisure. Working surrounded by holiday makers and excited children may well pose a few difficulties, but with the Eee PC rested on your lap it’s certainly a lot easier.

The Eee PC is being marketed as ideal for those who want something small and Wi-Fi enabled, and this model can be equally useful for children as it’s compelling for adults.

The desktop is populated by a large array of shortcuts to pre-installed software and Internet services/utilities, and practically every need catered for.
If you’re looking for cheaper, smaller alternative than your current laptop, then the Asus EEE, with a current retail price averaging at less than £200, is a must buy for you.