Archive for February 20th, 2009

Archos Plans New Slim Netbooks

February 20th, 2009

Archos Plans New Slim NetbooksThe fast-growing Netbook market is to see plenty of new products later this year. Archos is the latest company to announce a new line of Netbook based on Intel mobile processors.

Archos, which is better known for its digital music player, it is a new ultra-slim model, the Archos 10s ready for release in April. The Netbook will be a 10-inch screen and is about 20 mm thick. It is also equipped with integrated 3.5G functionality and WiFi capability. The Archos is 10s Netbook Intel Atom processor, Windows XP operating system and offer up to 160 GB hard drive.

The company plans to follow up with a 9-inch Tablet miniPC integrated virtual keyboard and handwriting recognition. The new design, says Archos, to replace the traditional keyboard with a touch screen is. The miniPC Tablet is expected in the third quarter.

Archos is also working with Intel on a new series of devices, the tablet will be on Intel’s Netbook platform for next-generation code-named “Moorestown”. Devices based on Moorestown is expected that in the next year.

Meanwhile, LG is also partnering with Intel to a new line of mobile Internet devices that use Moblin Moorestown and run a Linux-based operating system designed exclusively for Netbook.

17-Inch MacBook Pro Battery Is Actually Removable

February 20th, 2009

17-Inch MacBook Pro Battery Is Actually Removable

Before the 17-inch MacBook Pro Unibody even shipping, many interested customers were frustrated with the notebook, the non-replaceable battery. You will be pleased to learn that there actually is detachable – unofficially.

iFixIt responsible for Apple product repairs and teardown, his dismantling of the guide 17-inch MacBook Pro. It turns out, the battery is very easy to remove with a screwdriver.

“It’s the same idea as the MacBook Air, where you can do it, but it is not officially supported,” said Luke’s iFixIt Soul .

Three Tri-Wing screws hold the MacBook Pro battery in its case. iFixIt said Apple probably uses this to intimidate users screws to remove the battery, because not many consumers Tri-Wing screwdriver. However, said iFixIt a small Flathead screwdriver will work well.

iFixIt said it will soon sell replacement batteries for the 17-inch MacBook Pro.

OCZ Alchemy Illuminati Keyboard

February 20th, 2009

OCZ Alchemy Illuminati Keyboard

OCZ has a new LED backlight on the keyboard, the OCZ Alchemy Illuminati keyboard.

OCZ Alchemy Illuminati The keyboard has 14 quick-launch keys and the keyboard with backlight can be used in a choice of two colors, red or blue.

The buttons are rubber coated for a tactile sensation, it looks pretty g0od from the photos, there is no word on pricing or availability yet.

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