The VX2, in keeping with its pedigree, has been built around some of the most powerful specifications currently available. The processor is an Intel-based T7500 that runs at a clock speed of 2.2 GHz and it packs in 2 GB off DDR2 667 RAM.
Storage space is very adequate, thanks to the 200 GB HDD. More importantly it utilizes the 8600m GT chipset with 512 MB of video RAM (native DX10 support) for its graphical capabilities.
We tested the performance of the VX2 with the help of PCMark 2005, 3DMark 2006 and a very simple battery life test that we have devised in our labs. The results were as expected. Scores in 3Dmark 2006 and PCMark2005 were 5125 and 3200 respectively, which are very healthy for a laptop.
In the more practical tests we checked out the laptop’s performance with games like F.E.A.R, Bioshock and lastly our fixed obsession WoW. In each case, gameplay was fluid without any lag. The large resolution allowed for very good gameplay and in the case of Bioshock it simply looked mind-blowing.
For our battery life tests, we've devised a simple script that runs a series of applications back to back and simulates a heavy workload at full capacity and light workout utilizing simple office applications.
The results we got were mixed. At a setting of maximum performance the laptop was able to eke out around 2 hrs 20 minutes of battery life before giving in. At a more balanced performance level the results were a little better. The laptop achieved a battery life of 3 hrs 5 minutes which is very credible.

