Packard-Bell EasyNote TS13

Packard Bell EasyNote TS13 review

In the past couple of months we've seen the first laptops emerge featuring Intel's latest Sandy Bridge processing technology. Packard Bell's EasyNote TS13-HR-035 is the latest and it offers an impressive level of performance for such an affordable machine. Although Intel's Sandy Bridge processors had a shaky start, the teething problems have now been fixed and the resulting boost in performance is excellent. This laptop features an updated version of the Core i3 2310M CPU, which offers considerable power on a budget. With 4096MB of DDR3 memory also on board, you can comfortably multi-task with applications. Integrated graphics This laptop uses the processor's integrated graphics for rendering images and, although graphical performance can't beat the latest dedicated GPUs, the results of our benchmark tests were encouraging. You can comfortably watch HD movies and even indulge in some light video editing, although the latest games are a push too far. BenchmarksBattery life: 294 minutesMobileMark 2007: 2483DMark 2003: 9997A built-in DVD drive allows you to enjoy movies on the go, which look good on the bright and vibrant 15.6-inch display. We would have preferred a sharper screen, but viewing angles are strong and the screen tips back to near horizontal.