Review Acer Aspire One 756: Small, Thin, Powerful and Cheap

Notebooks with small size seemed very pleasant to carry mobile, but the average notebook this size underpowered to run a medium-sized applications. Acer is trying to bring a notebook with such a small size but still be able to deliver high performance on a notebook Aspire One 756. We were a little confused by its name, given Acer's series devices include the Aspire One which is usually intended for netbooks that use the Intel Atom processor, while the series uses an Intel Celeron.

Let's forget for a moment the naming, Acer offers several color choices are quite attractive casing for Aspire One 756 so you can choose according to taste. The size of the device is quite quick, considering the Acer Aspire One 756 uses screen 11.6 "with resolution of 1366 × 768. Although using non-Atom processor, the Acer Aspire One 756 has a slim size with a permanent chassis feels solid when held.

Before we continue the discussion of the Acer Aspire One 756 is, you should look at its specs are carried below.
 
specification
 
Processor Intel Celeron B877
Speed ​​1.4GHz 2MB Cache
4GB DDR3 Memory
Storage 320GB SATA Hard disk
Intel ® HD Graphics
Screen 11.6 "1366 × 768
Interconnection 802.11bgn wifi
USB 2.0 3
HDMI 1
Audio In / Out 1
webcam 1
D-Sub 1
Ethernet 1
Card reader 1
Operation System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
2500mAh Battery
Size (mm) 284 x 201 x 21 ~ 27
Weight (kg) 1:38
Charger + Weight (kg) 1:59
 Acer Aspire One 756 uses Intel Celeron processor using 32nm fabrication technology similar to that used by the Core i series Sandy Bridge family. This processor has a 2MB cache memory, clock speed 1.4GHz, 17W Max TDP, and VGA IGP speeds up to 1 GHz. Max TDP of the processor that allows entry into the mini notebook netbook size.

Celeron processors are often derided as identical to the first Celeron processor (used once) has a very low performance. In fact, a single processor is using the Sandy Bridge architecture and VGA IGP derivative of the Intel HD Graphics 3000. Performance should be generated not so much by the Intel Core i3 Sandy Bridge and reliable enough to run applications with either medium.

The screen size is quite convenient to use because it uses a display of 11.6 "with resolution of 1366 × 768 which it could be said" greatest "for an Aspire One netbook in class. Acer Aspire One 756 uses a glossy screen which later can be a little annoying when you would use because it will capture the shadows around you. However, you can meminimalisasikannya by raising the level of brightness. Viewing angle is also quite good because the screen does not change color gradation excessive when viewed from either side. The display will change color gradation when you see it from the top.

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Tips AMD, NVIDIA, Intel: Optimize Your Performance with Latest Drivers VGA

As loud as anything and any amount owned horse power from a vehicle, will certainly not be able to run smoothly if the driver of the car could not handle the vehicle properly, the same applies also to any PC hardware you have, especially in the topic this time is the graphics card or commonly referred to as VGA (Video Graphics Adapter). Each graphics card that is sold in the market always comes with a driver is a driver that is generally provided when the release date of the graphics card, and most likely the drivers are already behind and not actual.

Believe it or not, is still very much at all PC users are quite common, they do not update their hardware drivers since the first PC was bought and used for years without realizing that "out there" there is a simple solution that can improve the performance of the hardware of the PC has. As one writer's experience has seen some desktop or laptop PC users disuatu agencies only use generic drivers (Windows default), the monitor screen resolution even walked not in its native resolution, but they seemed to relax just using the PC everyday with a driver who "defect", until one day the writers bring the latest drivers for PC and they marveled at his PC performance improved dramatically. "The image was so clear it?" Said the novice user to the new look screen resolution monitor running at native resolution.

Enough with the latest driver update, certain hardware performance of your PC will be in the most optimal conditions for running a variety of programs as well as the latest games. On this occasion the author will give you some links to download the latest graphics card driver and also a few tips so that its performance is at the optimal conditions.

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Asus K45DR-VX032D - Qualified Cheap Gaming Laptop

Was looking for a cheap gaming laptop with specs qualified? See K45DR Asus-VX032D. The budget allocated to this gaming laptop has what? If you're looking for a gaming laptop in the price range of 5 million, then the Asus K45DR-VX032D you can choose. If you find a cheaper, then you must be prepared to lose his good features. Playing 3D games with a variety of low-resolution Crysis 2 is the same as eating a reduced marinade. Not good. Is the price of 5 million is too expensive for a gaming laptop with specs as good as the Asus K45DR-VX032D this? We'll see what it brings.

Processor Asus K45DR-VX032D

Asus K45DR-VX032D not carry an Intel processor with its core-i,-made rival Intel processor but that still survive, the AMD Quad Core A8-4500M. Processor AMD has just introduced the second quarter of 2012. Based on Trinity Architecture, A8-4500M on claims to have a good performance, but more power efficient.

AMD Quad Core A8-4500M is actually not really a quad-core but 2 modules with 4 integer cores. Some reviews say that the processor is less performance than the core i3 series, but on the other reviews and benchmark results, AMD Quad Core A8-4500M is higher than the core i5 Sandy Bridge even Ivy Bridge, some of the core i7 was defeated. (http://www.cpubenchmark.net/pt7_cpu_list.php). Big its cache is 4 MB with a clock rate of 1900 to 2800 MHz (notebookcheck.net).

Asus Graphics Capabilities K45DR-VX032D

Asus K45DR-VX032D have 2 VGA, on board and dedicated. VGA on board AMD Quad Core A8-4500M is AMD Radeon HD 7640G which has a very good performance even better than the HD Graphics 4000 (on board with Ivy Bridge). The second VGA AMD Mobility Radeon HD 7470 1GB. By enabling both VGAnya, gaming performance to be more stable bet. Each VGA is actually pretty good, especially when combined. Settled!!

RAM

Memory is what seems to be the only stumbling block. With the price of the Asus K45DR-VX032D 5.3 million, feels weird he cuman equipped with 2 GB of RAM default. Suppose given directly to 4 GB of RAM would have been more fun again. So if indeed you intend going all-out play the game use Asus K45DR-VX032D, better prepare extra money to menambha RAM is a minimum of 4 GB.

Additional optionalAdditional features are worth more in value of the Altec Lansing speakers, Bluetooth version 4.0, and USB 3.0 port. For speakers, you would always known that speakers from Altec Lansing is good. Now, to business data transfer via Bluetooth or a USB port you can enjoy more speed. Believe Dech, is satisfactory. 

Specifications Asus K45DR Langkap-VX032D: 

AMD Quad-Core A8-4500M Processor (1.9 GHz, 4MB Cache) Chipset AMD A70M, Standard Memory 2 GB DDR3 PC-12800, Max. Memory 8 GB (2 DIMMs), VGA AMD Radeon ™ HD 7640G & AMD Radeon ™ HD 7470M 1GB DDR3, Display Size 14 "WXGA LED Display Max. Resolution 1366 x 768, LED backlight Display Technology, Altec Lansing ® Speakers, Hard Drive 500 GB Serial ATA 5400 RPM Optical Drive Super-Multi DVD, Wireless Network Protocol IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Card Reader Provided 2 - in-1 card reader (SD / MMC), Interface Provided 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, LAN, Audio. 6-Cell Battery, Dimensions (PTL) 24 x 2.87-3.21 x 34.5 cm, Weight 2.2 kg, 2 year International 

Warranty.Price Asus K45DR-VX032D: Rp 5,360,000, - 

Worth the Buy? 

Ok, so, when we buy a new laptop, we certainly do not expect a laptop we would look outdated after one year of use. At least in two years, the laptop was still able to follow the development of software that needs more crazy-crazy-it's minimum requirements it. Well, the Asus K45DR-VX032D least it gives you more time to be outdated. With 5.4 million, you get a Quad-Core processor, dual VGA, two USB 3.0 ports, HDMI port, and a relief to upgrade to 8 GB RAM. Fair to?Once the money there, mending immediately bought it. Hehe ... (that was my plan anyway ..., do not know you) 

Excess Asus K45DR-VX032D:

1.     AMD Quad-Core Processor A8-4500M has a good performance
2.     Dual VGA make the game play smoother
3.     Features complete enough

Shortcomings and weaknesses Asus K45DR-VX032D:

1.     Default only 2 GB of RAM

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Review Asus VivoBook S400C: Ultrabook with Touch Screen

Microsoft Windows 8, which was introduced some time ago to make you will be invited to operate a notebook is not as usual. Display Metro UI which was introduced by Microsoft in Windows 8 is one of the benefits on offer, the look is very comfortable once operated on a device that has the touch screen. At this time, a notebook started adding optional touch screen for easy operation inside the Metro UI look. A notebook with a touch screen will be great fun, you will get the sensation of a notebook but with the operation of such a tablet.

Asus VivoBook S400C is the first ultrabook that is present in our test lab is equipped with a touch screen. Ultrabook has a dimension like an ultrabook with a 14 "but with the addition of the touch screen. Casing of this ultrabook with a blend of melted aluminum matte black with Asus logo in the center and a silver aluminum on the body. Overall design is quite attractive ultrabook and most importantly, feels solid when your handheld.

In the case Asus VivoBook S400C thin enough, you will find the specifications are quite capable to run applications smoothly middleclass. Specifications whatever instilled in the ultrabook Asus, you can see in the table below.

 
specification

Processor                Intel Core i3  3217U
                                Speed ​​1.8GHz 3MB L3 Cache
                                Intel HM76
Memory                  4GB DDR3
Storage                    Hard disk 500GB SATA + 24GB SSD Caching
Graphics                  Intel HD4000
Screen                     14 "1366 × 768 touch screen
Interconnection       802.11bgn wifi + bluetooth V4.0
USB 2.0                  2
USB 3.0                  1
HDMI                     1
Audio In / Out        1
webcam                  1
Card reader             1
Ethernet                  1
Operation System   Microsoft Windows 8 64bit
Battery                    3000mAh
Size (mm)               33.9 x 23.9 x 2.1
Weight (kg)             1798
Charger+ Weight (kg)      1,914
 

Asus VivoBook S400C carry the Intel Core i3-3217U-efficient power and 4GB of DDR3 memory as kitchen spur. Less satisfied with an Intel Core i3? Asus also offers an Intel Core i5 and Core i7 in this ultrabook. The storage capacity of the data provided is also quite large, you can store a variety of data and multimedia files on the hard disk of 500GB. Ultrabook also comes with a 24 GB SSD as a cache that is useful to improve the overall performance of this Ultrabook.

The use of SSD caching drive not only improve performance but we felt when booting Windows 8 is shorter than a notebook that only use the hard disk. Besides opening and closing applications is also growing rapidly performed on Asus ultrabook VivoBook S400C. The existence of SSD caching drive allows ultrabook in life again within 2 seconds after going into sleep mode.

  

The screen used on the Asus VivoBook S400C quite comfortable in guakan work everyday because it has a screen size of 14 "with a resolution of 1366 × 768. Ultrabook is using a screen type of gloss that slightly bothers you when used outdoors, as it will catch the shadows around you. However, you can meminimalisasikannya by raising the level of brightness. Viewing angle is also quite good because the screen does not change color gradation excessive when viewed from either side. The display will change color gradation when you see it from the top.

Talking about the screen, Asus VivoBook S400C is equipped with a touch screen so you can operate this ultrabook like a tablet but with a keyboard. The touch screen is very convenient for use on the Windows 8 Metro UI, you can shift from one windows to other windows and applications unscrewed easily just by moving your finger across the screen. The screen used by Asus VivoBook S400C quite responsive when we use and do not feel any lag when shifting from one windows to other windows or when doing multi-touch movement.

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