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Atom powered X50 from Shuttle

June 30th, 2009

Atom powered X50 from Shuttle

One of the unexpected side effects of the Netbook revolution is the growth of low-cost all-in-one desktop computer, such as the Shuttle X50. In the past, all-in-one systems have their signals from the iMac and tried to cram the most powerful components in a computer that is barely bigger tan a typical monitor. Now we see, inter alia, Shuttle, Acer, Asus, MSI, Lenovo and the introduction of cheap all-in-ones powered by energy efficient (and cheap) Intel Atom processors.

Most of these companies offer some configuration options on these models, but shuttle goes a step further and offers a barebones version of the X50. The PC comes with a 15.6-inch screen 1366 x 768 pixel display and a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom 330 Dual-Core CPU. But you need to provide your own RAM and hard drive.

Of course, there is not much space to play with on the inside, so if you have a barebones system, the space for a specific video card, an internal TV tuner, or other components, the X50 can not be the way to go. SlashGear reports from the barebones version will be available in Europe until the end of the month.

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The Soho laptop sleeve

June 29th, 2009

The Soho laptop sleeve

This was developed to a 13.3 “laptop and comes in three colors, white, silver and black. However, this case is a touch of class. It is not only the great colors, this sleeve is to view the large quilted effect only adds to the overall “look and feel.”

Features:

  • Light SOHO Collection Sleeve Provides NYC Stylish elegance and protection
  • Interiors Micro Fiber Cloth Protect your laptop and keep it clean
  • Stitched Sleeve neoprene foam and both levels to protect against shock and liquids
  • Meets requirements TSA Travel
  • Fits laptops: (W x H x D) 12.8 “x 9.4″ x 1.3″ (32.5 x 23.8 x 3.38 cm)

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Gateway NV Notebook Series

June 29th, 2009

Gateway NV Notebook Series

Gateway is quickly followed by news of his desktop with a relatively high style, but thrifty notebook line for the back-to-school audience. The NV series is a minimalist, high-gloss design with a relatively stable barrel hinge and touch-sensitive hotkeys. At the same time, the notebook, the costs with a 15.6-inch, 1366×768 (but LED-backlit) display and the lower end mobile AMD or Intel chips.

Two of the shortcut buttons alternately automate backups to external hard drives and on a standard energy-saving setting.

The starter model ships in the vicinity of Netbook pricing at $ 500 with a 2.1GHz Athlon 64 X2, 4GB RAM, a 320 GB hard drive and an integrated level for the Radeon HD 3200 graphics, it only comes in brown. Add an additional $ 100 will switch to a faster 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo, while other functions, albeit at the expense of slower GMA 4500 video. It also changes to a bright blue.

Gateway did not say if the NV models begin shipping, but has teased that high-end models, including versions with Blu-ray drives, 500 GB of storage and cover in black or red.

via techfresh

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Fashion laptop bag from Kailo Chic

June 28th, 2009

Fasion laptop bag from Kailo Chic

This is a great looking laptop bag that was designed by Pacific Design is in the style of a Tote Bag, so of course it will be good for the lady executive. There is a slight rejuvenation in his pocket, gives it a nice shape, even with the laptop inside, and there is still room for other items such as mobile phones and wallets.

Features:

  • Fits most 15.4″ notebooks and17″ Mac Book Pro
  • Padded laptop pocket
  • Back pocket opens foil handles on luggage during the trip
  • Organization includes: Pen Slots, Power Brick Pocket, Credit Card Slots, Clear and Zip Pocket
  • With two pockets on the outside

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Nokia eying Android for new netbook in 2010

June 28th, 2009

Nokia eying Android for new netbook in 2010

Nokia and Intel announced a partnership in which they hope the creation of new, innovative products. According to Daniel Amir of Lazard Capital Markets, Nokia, he sees the adoption of the Android technology, to fit into a Netbook until 2010.

Moreover, the Android Netbook is an ARM processor and are based on the average mobile customer. Nokia is the distribution of the Netbook from other makers. You are already famous for their quality smartphone, and with a quality Netbook on the mobile community, they could make a reasonable profit. Amir continues to say: “In view of this market is dominated by the PC players, we believe Nokia could be a tough battle to succeed in this market.”

With the new partnership with Intel, Nokia has many unique ways to build a Netbook. You can with the Android technology (not yet proved to be a Netbook OS yet) or work with Intel for a stable, strong Netbook. Moreover, a recent survey finds 60% of their users Netbook Netbook cheaper than a PC. If this is the case, could Nokia capital on users, an even smaller device, with strong skills – something like an even more mobile Netbook.

Either way, it will be interesting to see what Nokia produces in the coming years, irrespective of whether it is compatible with Android, Intel, or both.

via GigaOM

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HP launches Mini 5101 and ProBook 4310s notebooks

June 27th, 2009

HP notebook family is grown up. Now is the Mini 5101 Netbook and ProBook 4310s notebook for business people. Let us talk about HP innovations.

HP launches Mini 5101 and ProBook 4310s notebooks

The Mini-5101 features a 10.1-inch LED display, at 1024×600 resolution. Also Netbook screen can work at 1366×768 resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. The Mini-5101 has a built-in 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor and 945GSE chipset. Also 1 GB DDR2 RAM, and it can be up to 2 GB.

The Mini-5101s metal housing is based on magnesium. It provides the weight to 1.20 kg and the Netbook stronger. And that’s not all in protection. HP 3D Drive Guard technology. It is based on a built-in three-axis acceleration sensor that protects the hard drive against physical damage.

Let’s take a look inside. Consumers have the choice between Windows XP Home, SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 or FreeDOS operating systems. There are also some components can be added that for the consumer’s choice. It’s 802.11 a b g I, EV-DO HSPA mobile broadband module or Bluetooth. Disk option is wide. The capacity can be upgraded from 160 GB to 320 GB.

HP launches Mini 5101 and ProBook 4310s notebooks

The second is the HP Notebook ProBook 4310th It comes with 13.3-inch LED display. The resolution can be selected between 1366×768, 1366×768 and 1280×720 BrightView BrightView. The ProBook 4310 can be powered by Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or Celeron 2.2 GHz for the consumer the choice. Also, consumers have a choice of video cards. Intel GMA 4500MHD or discrete GPU ATI Radeon HD 4330 512MB VRAM are.

On the ProBook 4310 can be installed at each of the Windows operating system family as opposed to the mini 5,101th The virtual memory of the notebook is the chipset. 4 GB DDR3 RAM can be installed on GL40 chipset. The GM45 and PM45 chipsets supports 8 GB of RAM. Also, the ProBook 4310 has a 3D Drive Guard. The drive can be an upgrade from 160 GB to 500 GB.

The ProBook 4310 has an 802.11 a b g n, Bluetooth and mobile broadband EV-DO HSPA module. Also DVD burner or Blu-ray burners can be installed.

As stated, the ProBook 4310 is a response to the businessmen. It is because of the Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator. It works like a hub for additional non-standard ports. Using the Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator users always have two USB ports, 10 100 LAN port. Also, the Replicator offers three USB 2.0 ports and USB cable for audio.

HP has a lot of useful accessories for the notebook. It is optical mouse Merlot, Merlot Slip Case, USB 2.0 docking station and a 6-cell battery for the Mini 5,101th Also, consumers can be their new HP notebook with an external DVD burner.

The price of the notebook is not officially announced.

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Toshiba Qosmio G50W/95JW this July

June 27th, 2009

Toshiba Qosmio G50W/95JW this July

Only in a few weeks from Toshiba is now a new model of the notebook on its shelves. Named Qosmio G50W 95JW is a very slight improvement in the G50. Qosmio G50 has been a long time before and since his first days with variations on already hard-and-model name. The Qosmio GX was planned for Christmas time bestseller lists, and now again the pleasure of G50W 95JW customers.

In fact, there is not much desire for the extra price I would say, but here are the details. And I start with what I expected to be changed, but it was not the case. G50W 95JW has the same international V.90 modem and Gigabit Ethernet LAN. Built-in 3G broadband antenna would be cool, but no. The original Qosmio G50 is still a decent GPU (NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT) and enough RAM (2 x 2,048 MB DDR2), so they remained unaffected. It seems that the producers of the G50 have things a little, because it is for the operation of Genuine Windows Vista, which always needs a bit more about the required specifications. In the future, if you install Windows 7 on G50 or G50W 95JW it will be even better.

So finally the change processor. The new Core 2 Duo T9600 running at 2.8 GHz, the 0.14GHz is faster than the previous one, and Intel PM45 Express Chipset is still there. 500GB HDD but now has an even bigger before. The price is about 3,175.00 USD. The rumors were that Qosmio G50W 95JW comes in late July, but we heard that in July, 2nd

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Seagate Releases 640GB Portable USB Hard Drive

June 26th, 2009

Seagate Releases 640GB Portable USB Hard Drive

This is an extension of the “Free Agent Go” series from Seagate. Prior to this version, the available capacity was 500GB max.

The drive has preloaded “Seagate Manager software, which automatically backups of important files. You can create your files from PC notebook and can be a day week month backup. The previous 500 GB has been sold to almost $ 120th We can expect a price of $ 150 – $ 200 for the new release is still unofficial.

Specs:

  • USB Connection
  • Transfer Rate 480Mbps
  • Color: Titanium Silver & Tuxedo Black
  • Support for ‘Seagate docking station’
  • Form Factor: 2.5″
  • Warranty: 5-year
  • Spindle Speed: 5400 RPM
  • Dimensions: 0.49″H x 3.15″W x 5.12″L
  • Weight: 5.64 oz (0.16 kg)
  • Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista

FreeAgent Go:

  • Thinnest Portable drive on the planet
  • Ten different colors
  • Automatic Backup
  • Encryption technology
  • Fast USB data transfer

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Lenovo ThinkPad T400s 14″ Business Notebook

June 26th, 2009

Lenovo ThinkPad T400s 14″ Business Notebook

Lenovo ThinkPad officially announced T400s, an incredibly thin and light 14 “notebook. T400S The ThinkPad weighs less than four pounds and measures less than an inch thick, it feels even thinner and lighter.

David Critchley Lenovo first one has shown me the T400s in the last month in an early preview, and I had the option of a review unit in the last few days. I’m in the middle of writing a full review and I like everything about the T400s so far. It is fast because it uses standard-voltage Intel Core 2 Duo processors and not the low-voltage versions, which are often thin and light business notebooks.

The T400s starts at $ 1599, which is a premium over the T400, but within reach for the company and it is ranking for. Despite his slim stature, the T400s has a nice compliment of ports. On the left side of the computer is USB 2.0-port, headset port and memory card slot. On the back of the T400s have display port, a USB eSATA port, a USB 2.0 port, Ethernet port, VGA output and AC power connector. The optical drive and wireless on off switch are the only items on the right side.

Lenovo claims the primary battery holds up to six hours. Since the battery is located under the palm rest, it is impossible for an extended battery on the T400s. Instead, the optical drive can be exchanged for a second battery in a matter of seconds.

The ThinkPad T400s comes with:

  • The choice of the 2.53 GHz Intel Core processors 2Duo (standard voltage) and graphics
  • The choice of solid-state drive storage up to 128 GB or 250 GB disk storage
  • 9.5 mm thin DVD burner or Blu-ray player
  • Ethernet, optional WiFi and WiMax, WWAN, Bluetooth connectivity and ultrawideband
  • 34mm Express Card slot or 5-in-1 Multimedia Card Reader
  • Support for Lenovo ConstantConnect and Protect technology that allows users to facilitate the integration of the BlackBerry smartphone and ThinkPad notebooks
  • Almost six hours of battery life
  • Supports up to two monitors on a display port and VGA connector
  • Complies with Energy Star criteria for energy efficiency, containing 5,0
  • Built-in USB eSATA port

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Toshiba Mini NB205 Unveiled

June 22nd, 2009

Toshiba Mini NB205 Unveiled

Toshiba brings a different mobile device tempting solution, because it reveals the Toshiba NB205 mini. The new Toshiba laptop is compact and lightweight, the person is employed, based on the jump. It takes a long battery, which can take up to 9 hours, along with other prominent features, the full-size keyboard, touchpad and a large highly stylized texture finish in a choice of colors.

Ideal for digital-active consumer, the compact companion PC, the easy to carry, the Toshiba NB205 mini-series contains significant usability, durability and style features that are still to be seen in the other mini-notebook at a competitive price point.

Features:

  • 10.1-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite backlit LED display (WSVGA)
  • Windows XP Home operating system
  • Intel Atom N280 processor (1.66GHz)
  • 1GB DDR2 800MHz RAM, upgradeable to 2GB
  • Spacious storage with a 160GB HDD
  • 802.11b/g wireless and 10/100 Ethernet
  • Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR (only available in mini NB205-N310)
  • TOSHIBA Hard Drive Impact Sensor
  • Lightweight and very portable at only 2.9 lbs.
  • Long-life 6-cell battery delivering up to 9 hours of productivity
  • One USB port with Sleep-and-Charge and two USB 2.0 ports
  • Built-in Webcam, speaker and microphone
  • Toshiba PC Health Monitor
  • RGB port for connecting to external displays
  • Memory Card Reader Slot
  • Security Lock Slot
  • One-year international limited warranty and award-winning Toshiba service and support

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