Packard Bell TS reviews: 15.6" Laptop computer

Packard Bell TS reviews: 15.6" Laptop computer reviews

This laptop is a good all rounder.

£439 at 1 retailer out of 416 retailers checked

8.5 out of 10 based on 4 reviews.

Packard Bell TS with Intel Core i3 i3-2350M 2.3 GHz Dual Core Processor, 6GB of Memory and 500GB Storage on Windows 7 Home Premium. DVD writer See full product description

Battery life	8.2
Design	8.8
Size and weight	9.0
Performance	9.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.5

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BRENDAN, LONDON General home user

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: A very powerfull compact laptop and good overall performance and suprisingly long battery life.
Bad points:: None so far.

Battery life	10.0
Design	9.0
Size and weight	9.0
Performance	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 07 Mar 2012

Kate, Bristol General home user

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Looks very sleek and elegant, very fast speed, does everything I want it to and quickly, very easy to operate, initiallly just did it own thing an voila I was up and running
Bad points:: Key board isn't as smooth as I would like, being an ex typist I can still type very quickly and this isn't condusive to typig quickly, could be that I am still used to my old laptop key board

Battery life	9.0
Design	10.0
Size and weight	10.0
Performance	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 02 Mar 2012

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Product Features

Screen size (Inches)	15.6
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Operating system	Windows 7 Home Premium
Software on which the device runs
RAM (Gigabytes)	6

Number of cores	Dual
Computer processors are made up of 1 or more cores. Having multiple cores allows the computer to run two or more processes at once, improving multi-tasking and speeding things up.
Hard disk capacity (Gigabytes)	500
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
Screen Resolution (pixels)	1280 x 720 (WXGA)
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Processor brand	Intel
There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
Processor series	Core i3
This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
Processor number	i3-2350M
This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
Processor speed (Gigahertz)	2.3
The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Gigahertz or Ghz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.
Connections	Wireless

Built-in disc drive	DVD writer
Built-in disc drives can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
Weight (kg)	2.6

Graphics card brand	Intel
Graphics cards in desktop computers and graphics chips in laptops are manufactured by 3 main companies: Intel, ATI and nVidia. If you want to play modern games aim for an ATI or nVidia card or chip. Intel cards and chips work perfectly for general laptop use, video playback and older computer games.
Graphics card model number	HD Graphics 3000
This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer.
Type of hard drive	Hard Disk Drive

Remote control	No
Aspect ratio	16:9
Depth in cm	25.3

Release date	2012-03-21
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: Packard Bell TS

Laptop Buyers Guide

Manufacturer's Description

A stylish and reliable notebook that keeps you in touch and entertained. Simple to operate, thanks to one-click function keys and one-touch access to social networks. To top it off, the EasyNote TS features a fast, energy-saving processor, high-end dedicated graphics, and an optional USB 3.0 port.

Subtle design

The 15.6" EasyNote TS has ample screen space and a slender profile, along with an assortment of cool design innovations to keep you comfortably entertained on the go. Daisy-chain patterning on the cover and palm rest draws attention to the chassis as well as to what’s under the hood. A chiclet keyboard adds nice style, while the multi-gesture touchpad lets you navigate with just two fingers. This series is available in three striking colors to express your personality: Ebony Black, Garnet Red, and Moonstone White.

Easy to use

Intuitive features make this computer a pleasure to use. One-click function keys conveniently located and iconized on the keyboard give immediate access to the most frequently used applications: back up all your memories, pump up the volume, and more. Exchange data up to 10 times faster than before with the optional USB 3.0 port. And, with the Blu-ray Disc™ writer , you can easily make and share copies of any media with friends and family. To complete the picture, HDMI® output enables connection to HDTV for enjoying high-def movies on your TV!

Keeps you in touch

Connect and share! The Packard Bell Social Networks application links you to three of the most popular services at the same time with one touch of a button. Connect with your friends on Facebook, watch and share videos on YouTube™, and upload your picture collection to show everyone on Flickr. Also, Wi-Fi® gets you on the Internet wirelessly wherever there’s a hotspot. Sync devices from shorter distances by taking advantage of lightning-fast Bluetooth® technology1.

More info at Packard Bell's website

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