CHEMBOOK Z7-1719 REVIEW

Chem plants a good attempt in the crowded notebook world

Chem USA isn’t precisely a household brand, but its newest desktop replacement, the CHEMBOOK Z7-1719, is appealingly well planted for the price. It packs a quick 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo processor (even though not Penryn), first-class mid-range NVIDIA graphics, and a high-definition, 17-inch screen for under $1,500.

Design
Just in case any of your associates are eternally unsure of the type of notebook you’re using, the Z7-1719’s shell carries a backlit symbol on the lid that saying “Notebook.” Or else, the Z7-1719 seems comparatively modern, with a lustrous all-black framework that measures a svelte 1.3 inches thick. Regrettably, this arrangement is a blotch magnet.

Performance
The ChemBook Z7-1719 detained its own against rivalry with comparable CPUs and in opposition to its individual desktop replacement class where most laptops come with a superior price tag. The Z7-1719 serrated a score of 4,908 on PCMark05, a mane above its desktop replacement group average. On the other hand, its NVIDIA GeForce 8600M with 512MB of video memory shaped a 3DMark06 score of 3,223 points, which is 1,824 points underneath the average for other desktop replacement notebooks; this is apt due to the much more influential Gaming Processing Units other producers characteristically pack in laptops in this sort.

Wireless spirits from its 802.11a/g/n radio were excellent: 16.8 Mbps at 15 feet and 12.0 Mbps at 50 feet compared with group averages of 16 Mbps and 14 Mbps at 15 and 50 feet, correspondingly.

We are fond of, that the 17-inch flaunt features a full-HD native declaration of 1920 x 1200, but why the lusterless finish? Gamers and multimedia mavens want lustrous displays. A 1.3-MP camera is fixed just above the screen, flush with the casing.

Conclusion
The ChemBook Z7-1719 proffers a full-size screen and civilized productivity presentation, but it stays behind challenging desktop replacements when it comes to intend, flaunt quality, and gaming prowess. And while the Z7-1719 will run DVDs and games at its high resident 1080p resolution, both experiences left us wanting more.

Pros
+ Civilized gaming recital
+ High-quality battery life

Cons
- Horrifying keyboard layout
- Matte flaunt with poor screening angles
- diminutive hard drive
- Restricted tech support hours and poor online support

Value For Money

Our Rating