We put Sandy Bridge to the test

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	We put Sandy Bridge to the test The CNET Labs team has been benchmarking a "Sandy Bridge" test laptop provided by Intel. As a custom-built laptop with a quad-core CPU and solid-state hard drive, this system might be what one would call a ringer, and you won't find this specific build for sale anywhere, but it does give us some idea of how the new chips will perform. We've run CNET's standard laptop benchmark tests, including our grueling battery drain test (the bane of PC makers around the world). Check out the results.  Read more  First Sandy Bridge desktop reviewed Laura Cucullu Senior features editor, CNET.com Contact editor Today on CNET Driving outside the lines Things got a little weird at the Detroit auto show this year--in a good way. Wacky, wild, and just plain strange concept vehicles demonstrated the potential of car design.  Read more 6 essential apps for new PCs Did the holiday season bring you a new laptop or desktop? Check out these must-have, free apps for your new system!  Read more Excellent megazoom for less than $300 With fast performance, good photos, and an excellent feature-to-price ratio, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 is a compact megazoom worth considering.  Read more Android grows up, slims down The next generation of phones running Google's Android OS looks to be not only more powerful with larger screens, but lighter and thinner at the same time.  Read more   Latest news 1. Some people still don't know how the Web works 2. Sony launches first 3D TV series in Japan 3. South Korea says Google Street View broke law 4. Microsoft 'ran out' of Xbox 360s in December 5. T-Mobile makes U-turn on data cap cut   Latest from CNET TV 1. Space love 2. CNET to the Rescue Ep. 30: Computing in a crowd 3. Ep: 1385: It's so hard to good-bye to H.264 4. preGAME: Live! 5. Ep. 737: Where Chinese mothers fight to the finish Connect with CNET Facebook Twitter CNET online Other CNET resources  CNET.com  Latest CNET reviews  CNET Tips and Tricks  CNET Living With Technology  Top 10 must-have gadgets  CNET Editors' Choice winners
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