Enpower ENP780 Reviews

Jun.13, 2008 in Enpower

This is one desktop replacement that might actually find itself leaving the house from time to time. The Enpower ENP780 is the thinnest and lightest 17-inch laptop we’ve laid hands on to date. Where most laptops in this class hover around the 9-pound mark (and Dell’s XPS M1730 breaks the scale at 11.1 pounds) the ENP780 comes in at a trim 7.5 pounds. And measuring 1.4 inches thick, it’s about a half-inch thinner than other desktop replacements that typically measure just above or below the 2-inch mark. Despite its relatively svelte dimensions, it still feels sturdy and able to withstand daily abuse. Inside, our $1,789 ENP780 review unit serves up a good mix of components for the price, including a Core 2 Duo chip that sits toward the high-end of Intel’s line and a midrange Nvidia GeForce graphics card.

Enpower ENP780 Reviews From alatest

Plus
Thin and light for a 17-inch desktop replacement; balanced configuration results in strong overall performance; surprisingly passable audio output from the stereo speakers; simple, attractive design; solid build quality.

Minus
Very stiff and loud mouse buttons; some keys are shortened to accommodate separate number pad; no dedicated media control buttons.

PC Club’s Enpower ENP780 is a desktop replacement with the heart of a thin-and-light. It’s about the most portable 17-inch laptop you’ll find and offers up a pleasing design and solid overall performance.

Enpower ENP780 Reviews From cnet

The good:
Thin and light for a 17-inch desktop replacement; balanced configuration results in strong overall performance; surprisingly passable audio output from the stereo speakers; simple, attractive design; solid build quality.

The bad:
Very stiff and loud mouse buttons; some keys are shortened to accommodate separate number pad; no dedicated media control buttons.

The bottom line:
PC Club’s Enpower ENP780 is a desktop replacement with the heart of a thin-and-light. It’s about the most portable 17-inch laptop you’ll find and offers up a pleasing design and solid overall performance.