Two Quality Core 2 Duo Notebooks From Gigabyte: Which One Is For You?

Published on October 27, 2006 to Notebooks and Laptops

We look at Gigabyte's W251U and W551N Core 2 Duo notebook computers. One is smaller; one is larger. One has basic graphics capabilities; the other has more sophisticated graphics. And, yet they differ in price by only $100. Which is for you? Read more

Run Linux on a Multimedia Core Duo Notebook

Published on September 8, 2006 to Notebooks and Laptops

We showed you how to run Linux on a Pentium notebook. Now we attempt the same feat using an HP dv1000 multimedia Intel Core Duo notebook. Read more

Wireless LAN Performance Improvement NTK

Published on April 27, 2003 to Networking

Probably the most frequently asked question about wireless LANs is how to improve their performance. Although the focus is usually on improving range, what people many times want is to get a better (or any!) wireless connection from a specific location in their home or small office. Read more

GeForce Go 6800 Reaches For Desktop Graphics Performance

Published on November 8, 2004 to Notebooks and Laptops

NVIDIA's latest mobile graphics chip comes with a plethora of features including twelve pixel pipes, DirectX 9c Shader 3.0 support, and a programmable video processor. The GeForce Go 6800 is thus not only powerful, but innovative. Will it finally be able to compete with desktop graphics? Read more

Fujitsu Core Duo Notebook Harbors Hardware Easter Egg

Published on March 2, 2006 to Notebooks and Laptops

Fujitsu's Lifebook N6410 is a powerful Centrino Duo notebook with great computing power and very good graphics capabilities. It's pretty near ideally suited to multimedia or gaming applications. However, there is a little surprise waiting for the user who wants to maximize battery life in light of the Windows XP battery drain bug uncovered by our Tom's Hardware Guide and TG Daily websites. Read more