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Lenovo x200

2010-01-14T01:55:00.000-08:00

Lenovo x200:

Overview

Today were putting the Lenovo x200 through its course. The x200 is the smaller brother to the now infamous x300, and an upgrade to the x61 series of earlier years (best in class for ultraportable as far as were concerned). Although being smaller, and lacking an optical drive, the x200 doesnt seem too tiny nor as thin as the x300, and developing most of its hardships with the battery bay and standard tracking devices. Of course, this is a very near end pre-consumer level model were reviewing, so Im sure things have gotten ironed out as soon as this review hits the shelf as far as fit and finish is concerned (more at the end of the review on that)

Design:

Case look and feel

The case is standard Lenovo x series styling there is little to no color variations, sticking with its stark black rubber like finish, branding stamped across the base of the LCD lid, which is held to the strong chassis by the now loved/hated steel hinges. There is also suitably efficient LED readouts at the top telling some simple status changes of your unit.

The x200 features the tapered front end, housing the media card reader and LCD release latch. If you seen one x series Lenovo, youve pretty much seen them all as far as styling is concerned. Although Im not flattered by it, it does hold its own for material and minimalists. It is made of the strong magnesium allowing very little flex, and this time around, features two run off points underneath the laptop for spilled liquid.

Although I didnt feel like testing this feature, its nice to note and Im sure will save some busy coffee / cola drinker one morning.

Size & Weight
The size is very nice, featuring a decently slim profile, very thin LCD housing, and weighs just under 2.95 lb with the 4 cell battery. However, our unit came packaged with the extended 9 cell battery, which extrudes out the rear pretty awfully.

Yes, you do gain that tremendous battery life, but it makes this ultraportable larger than it should, and weighs just about as heavy as a 14.1 counterpart nearing almost 3.7 pounds. Looks will deceive you if you arent prepared for this change.

Keyboard

The keyboard again is strict Lenovo X series styling and specifications, holding cues to previous models before it, featuring alphanumeric typing keys that are spaced 18.5 mm vertically and 18.2 mm horizontally, which is defined as full-sized by ISO/IEC 15412. The stroke travel is a full 2.5 mm, which is always a pleasure to type on.
But, unlike the SL series that was also released, this still features the track-point nub in the center. Although keen for space saving design, and a following crowd of aficionados, I would have much rather seen an implemented track pad, and even make it multi-touch based like the Asus series that we just reviewed, to help aid in all those cramped Fn buttons. Am I nitpicking? Of course, but lets lay that out there.

Display quality

The display is a 1280x800 widescreen 16:10 aspect ratio display. There are 15 levels of brightness offered with a max output nearing 200 nits, a 50 nit increase of the former x61, and a welcomed addition. I noticed it didnt have very great side to side viewing angles on some PDF documents, but mostly, color representation was very decent, with adequate indoor backlighting. Outdoors seemed a bit washy or mixed results, which might harbor others to look into a more transflexive notebook option if they are constantly outdoors.

Connectivity

Connectivity is pretty standard, albeit changed from its predecessor, and a bit different from its thinner, lighter, much more expensive brother the x300. First and foremost, there is no optical drive. It doesnt list as an option of ordering one, so picking up a slim USB 2.0 self powered drive (a la the one the U110 we reviewed earlier came with) would be a handy option if you plan on using this machine to view, read, burn, or transfer optical media with. This might be a deal breaker for a lot of people but foreseeing the available prices and capacities for flash drives, SD media, and wireless data banks it might not to others.

The left side houses the power jack, exhaust, 2 USB ports, monitor-out, Gigabit Ethernet, ExpressCard 54mm slot, and the wireless LAN on-off switch. This is to note that it turns off all wireless options, Bluetooth and WLAN. Im not sure about WWAN as my unit did not come configured to use this.

The front, as mentioned earlier, can contain either a 5-1 media reader, or an SD card slot. Ours totes the SD card reader slot.

The right, with our configured unit, came with another USB port, headphone out, microphone, modem port, and lock slot.

The rear houses nothing other than the obtrusive battery (in being fair, it was just a bit too big for my taste.)

Conclusion
If youre looking for a stiff upgrade to your x61 series, need a widescreen, dont mind missing out on a track pad, and like the idea of no optical drive, the x200 can fit the bill, and fit it much more nicely than some other ultraportable. However, this is such a new platform still that it would be hard pressed for me to say that this is THE ultraportable to get. If it came outfitted with an external drive, a transflexive screen, a track pad option (as the x300) and a more advanced video card, I would say yesbut until then, it measures quite well, but not in the realm of unbelievable.

Pros:
- Stark Black Design
- Decently Powerful Components
- Awesome Battery life with 9-cell
- Decent display resolution for its size
- Connectivity is adequate
Cons:
- Huge Battery really increases weight
- No optical drive option
- Minimal Graphics Options
- Upgrade options are awkward

Magellan Maestro 4700 - $189.99

2010-01-14T01:35:00.000-08:00

Magellan Maestro 4700 - $299.99

4.7" Wide Touchscreen - The ultra-slim 4.7-inch color wide touchscreen shows your position on the unit including map route, destination, ETA, Points of Interest (POI), OneTouch favorites, street names, and more--all at a glance. The large 4.7-inch widescreen is 17% larger than a 4.3-inch screen.

OneTouch™ Favorites Menu – Allows you to quickly bookmark and access destinations with one touch.

Exclusive AAA TourBook® Guide – A great tool for AAA Members, the TourBook guide provides ratings and descriptions to AAA approved destinations, places to eat, sleep, and play.

6 Million Points of Interest - Easily find whatever service you need. Gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, and hundreds of other businesses are intuitively categorized and searchable from the built-in POI database.

Voice Command - Safely navigate hands-free by speaking a variety of commands to control the Maestro 4700. You can "Go Home" or find the "Nearest Gas" just by using your voice.

Highway Lane Assist - Realistic highway signs point you in the right direction when approaching interchanges and exits, and ensure that you'll choose the correct lane well before your next turn.

Bluetooth Compatibility - Easily make or receive calls using a compatible cell phone and even sync up to 1000 numbers directly from your phone. Plus, the noise canceling microphone keeps road noise down so you are heard clearly.

Spoken Street Name Guidance - Hear street names and directions for a clear understanding of when to make the next turn while you keep your eyes on the road.

3D Landmarks - Visual cues like stadiums and bridges let you navigate safely and easily

GO 740 Live - $349.99:

2010-01-14T01:29:00.000-08:00

GO 740 Live - $349.99:

4.3” Wide Touchscreen - The ultra-slim 4.3-inch color wide touchscreen shows your position on the unit including map route, destination, ETA, Points of Interest (POI), street names, and more--all at a glance.

Hands free calling with Bluetooth – Allows driver to make phone calls using the GPS unit.

Fast and reliable routing – Uses TomTom Traffic, IQ Routes technology, QuickGPSfix, and Local Search Powered by Google. The combination of these features provide the driver with detailed information about accidents, delay times, and alternate routes.

Up to date maps – 30-day map guarantee, Updated with TomTom Home, MapShare technology.

Voice Recognition – Safely navigate hands-free by speaking a variety of commands to control the GO 740.

Highway Lane Assist - Realistic highway signs point you in the right direction when approaching interchanges and exits, and ensure that you'll choose the correct lane well before your next turn.

Other features - Bluetooth Remote Control, Device to device content sharing,

Magellan RoadMate 1700 - $299.9

2010-01-14T01:24:00.000-08:00

Magellan RoadMate 1700 - $299.99

OneTouch™ Favorites Menu – Allows you to quickly bookmark and access destinations with one touch.

Exclusive AAA TourBook® Guide – A great tool for AAA Members, the TourBook guide provides ratings and descriptions to AAA approved destinations, places to eat, sleep, and play.

7” Wide Touchscreen - The ultra-slim 7-inch color wide touch screen shows your position on the unit including map route, destination, ETA, Points of Interest (POI), and other features at a glance.

6 Million Points of Interest - Easily find whatever service you need. Gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, and hundreds of other businesses are intuitively categorized and searchable from the built-in POI database.

Voice Command - Safely navigate hands-free by speaking a variety of commands to control the RoadMate 1700. You can "Go Home" or find the "Nearest Gas" just by using your voice.

Highway Lane Assist - Realistic highway signs point you in the right direction when approaching interchanges and exits, and ensure that you'll choose the correct lane well before your next turn.

Bluetooth Compatibility - Easily make or receive calls using a compatible cell phone and even sync up to 1000 numbers directly from your phone. Plus, the noise canceling microphone keeps road noise down so you are heard clearly.

Spoken Street Name Guidance - Hear street names and directions for a clear understanding of when to make the next turn while you keep your eyes on the road.

3D Landmarks - Visual cues like stadiums and bridges let you navigate safely and easily.

Buy Now:

The Best New Portable GPS Devices (Garmin nüvi 1690 - $499.99)

2010-01-14T01:17:00.000-08:00

Today’s GPS devices come in many sizes, flavors, and prices. First we'll highlight some of the features you should be looking for in your new device. Then, we'll offer our recommended GPS devices so you can find the one that fits your budget.

Garmin nüvi 1690 - $499.99:

nülink Service – With Garmin nülink Service you receive accurate real-time information delivered wirelessly to your nüvi.

Lane Assist – Realistic highway signs point you in the right direction when approaching interchanges and exits, and ensure that you'll choose the correct lane well before your next turn.

Turn-by-turn directions – Hear street names and directions for a clear understanding of when to make the next turn while you keep your eyes on the road.

Bluetooth Compatibility – Easily make or receive calls using a compatible cell phone and even sync up to 1000 numbers directly from your phone. Plus, the noise canceling microphone keeps road noise down so you are heard clearly.

ecoRoute – A green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more.

4.3” Widescreen Display – The ultra-slim 4.3-inch color wide touchscreen shows your position on the unit including map route, destination, ETA, Points of Interest (POI), and more on one screen.

Garmin Garage - This service lets you download free vehicles and voices.

Garmin Connect Photos – Photo navigation allows you to download photos from Garmin Connect Photos.

Compaq Presario CQ60-410US 15.6-Inch Laptop

2010-01-13T10:54:00.000-08:00

Compaq Presario CQ60-410US 15.6-Inch Laptop: designed with the features and power you need to get the most from Windows Vista®. it’s redefines simplicity with thin lines, an iconic touchpad design and sleek touch control panel. Glossy black Imprint finish encases the form and is more durable than traditional painted surfaces. A silver panel covers the palm rest and touch pad area for clean contrast. Enjoy movies and game wiht a 15.6 inch Diagonal High Definition HP BrightView and Altec Lansing speakers delivering smooth audio performance.

Compaq Presario CQ60-410US Technical Specifications

Processor:2.10GHz AMD Sempron™ SI-42 Processor
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium with Service Pack 1
Display: 15.6″ Diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView Display
Hard Drive: 160 GB
Memory (RAM): 2 GB
Graphic card: NVIDIA GeForce 8200M with up to 895MB total graphics memory
Wireless: 802.11b/g WLAN
Battery: 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery
Weight & Dimensions (w x d x h): 6.52lbs; 14.88″ x 9.9″ x 1.38″/1.72″

Compaq Presario CQ61-310US

2010-01-13T10:51:00.000-08:00

Specification

Compaq Presario CQ61-310US 15.6-Inch Laptop, Black with Windows 7 Home PremiumCompaq Presario CQ61-310US 15.6-Inch Black Laptop with sleek touch control panel , icon touchpad and thin. Compaq CQ61-310US offer new experience with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit for all. Enjoy enhance multimedia with the ATI Radeon HD 4200 Graphics and 15.6-inch BrightView high-definition display. You can stay conectivity on a go with 802.11b/g. Easily and comforable, 101-key-compatible full-size keyboard with separate numeric keypad. The double-layer DVD±R/RW SuperMulti drive is come with LightScribe function for labling the DVD.

Features
* 2.0GHz AMD Sempron M100 Processor for Notebook PCs (512 KB L2 Cache)
* 2 GB DDR2 RAM (2 Dimm), Max supported 4 GB
* 160GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
* LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
* 15.6-inch Diagonal High Definition HP BrightView Display (1366×768)
* ATI Radeon HD 4200 Graphics with 128MB Display Cache Memory AMD M880G with 128B GDDR2 (sideport memory)
* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* Up to 4.25 Hours of Battery Life

ASUS UL30Vt-A1 Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Silver Laptop, Buy now!!!

2010-01-13T09:27:00.000-08:00

Specification:

ASUS UL30Vt-A1 is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo ultra-low voltage processor and a 8 cell 5600mAh battery, which it can boasts an impressive 12-hour battery life for all-day computing. ASUS UL30Vt-A1 also sports user-centric features such as a multi-gesture touchpad and provides an impressive multimedia entertainment experience with Altec Lansing speakers and an NVidia G210M graphics engine. All of these features and more are shrouded in a robust brushed aluminum lid that not only looks magnificent, but also helps in maintaining the notebook’s stylish exterior day after day.

ASUS UL30Vt-A1 come with a 2 year global warranty, one month zero bright dot guaranty, free two-way shipping and twenty-four hour tech support seven days a week. Plus it comes with a FREE One Year Accidental Damage Warranty protecting your ASUS UL30Vt-A1 from drops, fire, spills and surges.

ASUS UL30Vt-A1 Features:

* 1.3GHz Intel SU7300 Core 2 Duo Processor

* 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 2 slots, 4GB Max

* 500GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)

* Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth

* 13.3-Inch Widescreen HD LED LCD Display

* NVidia G210M Graphics with 512MB DDR3 + Intel GMA 4500MHD (Switchable VGA)

* Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Operating System

* 8 Cell 5600mAh Battery

Gateway NV5425U 15.6-Inch Black Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)

2010-01-13T04:55:00.000-08:00

Gateway NV5425U experience the incredible features of the all-new Genuine Windows 7 operating system paired with the awesome power of the Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor. The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M, giving you more than 1GB of dynamic video memory and improves graphics performance while saving power. Enjoy with simply flick, swirl and pinch your fingers across the intelligent multi-gesture touchpad to intuitively navigate webpages, photos, spreadsheets and more.

Gateway NV5425u comes with Intel Pentium Processor T4300, Windows 7 Home Premium, 15.6″ HD Widescreen Ultrabright LED-backlit Display, 4GB DDR2 Memory, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M, 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, Integrated Webcam, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Dolby Headphone Technology, High-Definition Audio Support, 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED, 4x USB 2.0 Ports, 1x HDMI, Multi-gesture Touchpad, 6-cell Li-ion Battery.

Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6

2010-01-13T04:51:00.000-08:00

Apple is finally ready to ship Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 in September 2009, for who that purchased a qualifying Mac on or after June 8, 2009, that does not include Mac OS X Snow Leopard, you can upgrade for $9.95 (ends December 26, 2009) and for Leopard users upgrade for $29.

General requirements for Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6

Mac computer with an Intel processor
1GB of memory
5GB of free disk space
DVD drive for installation
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.

Highlight Features for Mac OS X Leopard 10.6

64-Bit: The next big step for the Mac. All key system applications are now 64-bit so they can take advantage of all the memory in your Mac. 64-bit feature help to performance improvements, Mail boasts 85% faster message loads and 90% faster loads.
QuickTime X: The next generation of media players. Built on new core technologies, it advances modern media and Internet standards. Users can record and trim video, and upload to sharing sites like MobileMe and YouTube.
Exchange Support: With Snow Leopard, the Mac supports Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 supporting in the OS, including Mail, Calendar and Address Book syncing.
Grand Central Dispatch: A revolutionary new way for software to take advantage of multicore processors.
OpenCL: A new technology that unleashes the power of graphics processors to accelerate application performance.
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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade

2010-01-13T04:45:00.000-08:00

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade:

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate: Windows 7 Ultimate is the powerful edition of Windows 7. It can run many Windows XP programs in Windows XP mode and can encrypt data with BitLocker and BitLoker To Go. The entertainment feature is ease-of-use to watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center. The Winodows 7 is fast and more flexible — which make your PC sleep and resume quicker, full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory, support 35 languages, easy to backup and recovery data.

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate key Feature:

* Combines remarkable ease-of-use with the entertainment features – Includes 32 & 64-bit versions.

* Make the things you do every day easier with improved desktop navigation

* start programs faster and more easily, and quickly find the documents you use most often

* Run many Windows XP programs in Windows XP Mode

* watch, pause, rewind, and record TV on your PC

* Recover your data easily with automatic backup to your home and business network

* help protect data on your PC and portable storage devices against loss or theft with BitLocker

Dell AX-3600GSL Adamo XPS 13.4-Inch Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)

2010-01-13T04:39:00.000-08:00

Specification:

Dell AX-3600GSL Adamo brings a new of cool computer. Realize that once you power this laptop you will never look at another laptop the same way. The unique angle of the keyboard, the beautiful display, the quiet and fast solid state drive, removable battery, and fast DDR3 memory provide the level of performance that a laptop this unique deserves.

The very first time you swipe your finger across the capacitive strip on the lid you will be swept away by the engineering might that is on display. As the body of the notebook seemingly appears out of the display as it is opened your fingers will be drawn to the unique metal keyboard. Realize that once you power this laptop you will never look at another laptop the same way.

Feature:

1.4GHz Intel Core2 Duo SU9400 Processor
4GB DDR3 Memory
128GB Solid State Drive
Built-in 1.3MP webcam
13.4″ HD (1366 x 768) LED Display with 16×9 Aspect Ratio
Intel GS45 Integrated Graphics
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Dell AX-3600GSL Adamo XPS 13.4-Inch Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)

Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ-4008

2010-01-12T23:16:00.000-08:00

Specification

Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ-4008 brings excitement to the 2010 Olympic Games with this special edition in Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ series. The Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ-4008 delivering over 8+ hours Battery life, inspiring top performance and offers boasts power-saving performance, thrilling Dolby audio, a full-size keyboard, HD audio/visual enjoyment, advanced wireless Connectivity and 8 hours of

Mobile power in an extremely thin (less than 1″) and lightweight design.

Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ-4008 Features

Intel Pentium SU4100 1.30GHz Processor
3 GB DDR2 667MHz RAM
320GB (5400 RPM) SATA Hard Drive
11.6″ HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display (1366 x 768), 16:9 aspect ratio
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1695MB of Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Intel WiFi Link 1000 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wireless LAN
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
Multi-in-1 Card Reader SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD
Multi-gesture Touchpad
Windows 7 Home Premium

Toshiba Mini NB205-N330PK 10.1-Inch Posh Pink Netbook (Windows 7 Starter)

2010-01-12T23:12:00.000-08:00

Toshiba Laptop

Toshiba Mini NB205-N330PK is designed with smart features like a full-sized keyboard and touchpad, up to 9 hours of battery life, 3 USB ports (1 Sleep and Charge port) and a hard drive impact sensor that protects your data. So it picks up where smart phones leave off and makes many of today’s netbooks seem like a waste of time. What’s more, to take the worry out of taking it along, the Toshiba mini NB205 also comes with international limited warranty coverage, plus our award-winning service and support.

Feature:

Toshiba Mini NB205-N330PK is powered by Intel’s 1.6 GHz Atom N280 processor. It also includes the Intel 945GSE graphics chipset, a 250 GB hard disk drive, 1 GB of RAM (upgradeable to 2 GB), 10.1″ LED Backlit Display, 1024×600 native resolution (WSVGA), 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), Bluetooth connectivity (including stereo music streaming capability), Fast Ethernet, and a Secure Digital memory card slot.

What’s in the box: This package contains the Toshiba mini NB205-N330PK netbook, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. And it also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2009, Microsoft Works 9, Windows Media Player, Google Toolbar, Toshiba PC Health Monitor

Toshiba Satellite U505-S2960 13.3-Inch Black/Brown Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)

2010-01-12T23:02:00.000-08:00

Specification:

Toshiba Satellite U505-S2960 packs in an extraordinary amount of power and productivity into its elegant, compact package. The Toshiba Satellite U505-S2960 is a no-compromise laptop delivering performance, portability and powerful multimedia features to accelerate your on-the-go lifestyle. Built with innovative, energy-smart Toshiba technology, it has a distinctive 13.3-inch diagonal display, giving you ample room to work and—unlike other so-called mobility laptops—a DVD burner for watching movies, listening to music or sharing your work.

Toshiba Satellite U505-S2960 comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), supporting office applications and all the software programs routinely found in full-size laptops.

Toshiba Satellite U505-S2960 Features:

* 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 Processor

* 4GB Memory

* 320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive

* DVD SuperMulti Drive

* 13.3″ Display

* Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

* 2 Hours 45 Minutes of Battery Life

Toshiba Satellite U505-S2960 is Energy Star 5.0 certified, EPEAT Gold registered, and RoHS-compliant–effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

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ASUS G72Gx-A1 Republic of Gamers 17-Inch Gaming Laptop

2010-01-12T22:50:00.000-08:00

Specification:

ASUS G72Gx-A1 Republic of Gamers packs the muscle to propel users into a world of immersive gaming and emerge victorious at the end of every encounter. The ASUS G72Gx-A1 features a NVidia GTX 260M Graphics Engine with 1GB DDR3 video ram. With a mind-blowing 3DMark (2006) score of up to 10,000, further complimented by NVIDIA PhysX, as well as CUDA, the NVidia GTX 260M provides users with an unprecedented visual extravaganza. More than just a high definition entertainment laptop with a 17.3-Inch Full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, and supported by ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, which provides users with 6 pre-set settings which enhances images, videos, and in-game graphics.

The ASUS G72Gx-A1 comes with the ASUS 360 service program with a 2 year global warranty, one month zero bright dot guaranty, free two-way shipping and twenty-four hour tech support seven days a week. In addition,a One Year Accidental Damage Warranty is included, protecting your notebook from drops, fire, spills and surges. The package contains 2 year warranty card, notebook, gaming backpack, and gaming mouse.

ASUS G72Gx-A1 Features:

* Intel Q9000 Core 2 Quad Processor 2.00GHz

* 6GB of DDR2 RAM, 3 slots, 6GB Max

* 1 TB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)

* BlueRay Disk Combo Drive

* NVidia GTX 260M Graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM

* Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Operating System

* 17.3-Inch Full HD LCD Display; 2.0M Webcam

* Gaming Backpack and Gaming Mouse Included

ASUS N90SC-A1 18.4-Inch Black Multimedia Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)

2010-01-12T22:38:00.000-08:00

ASUS N90SC-A1 18.4-Inch Black Multimedia Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)

ASUS N90SC-A1 Black Multimedia Laptop Review

Specification:

ASUS N90SC-A1 is the perfect complement to any household, capable of providing high definition home entertainment through exquisite styling. The ASUS N90SC-A1 providing a more-than-ample view for movies, photographs and also surfing the Internet with 18.4-inch full high definition display. It’s powered by an NVIDIA GeForce GT220M with 1GB VRAM, Altec Lansing speakers with SRS Premium Sound, it allows for a truly immersive entertainment experience.

Users can also connect their ASUS N90SC-A1 to home theater systems, game consoles and TV displays, courtesy of a HDMI interface. Next to the ASUS N90SC-A1’s elegant keyboard is a Jog Wheel that allows you to adjust the volume of your multimedia in a way that is intuitive and convenient.

The ASUS N90SC-A1 also comes with the best standard warranty package in the industry, ASUS 360 service program that includes a 2 year global warranty, one month zero bright dot guaranty, free two-way standard overnight shipping and twenty-four hour tech support seven days a week. In addition, a One Year Accidental Damage Warranty is included, protecting your notebook from drops, fire, spills and surges. The package includes the notebook, warranty card, AC adapter, carry bag, and optical mouse.

ASUS N90SC-A1 Features:

* 2.8GHz Intel T9600 Core 2 Duo Processor

* 4GB of DDR2 RAM, 2 slots, 4GB Max

* 1TB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

* BluRay Disk Combo Drive

* 18.4-Inch Full HD LCD Display

* NVidia GT 220M Graphics with 1 GB DDR2 VRAM

* 1.3M Webcam

* Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn

* Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)

* Carry Bag and Optical Mouse Included

Buy now :

Samsung N130-13P 10.1-Inch Pink Netbook

2010-01-12T22:22:00.000-08:00

Samsung N130-13P 10.1-Inch Pink Netbook Review

Specification:

Samsung N130-13P features an Intel Atom N270 processor, comes with Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3 and features a matte white finish. A non-glossy 10.1-Inch screen gives you plenty of room to IM, adjust your playlist, and speed through your favorite applications. And weighs just 2.7 pounds., so it’s light enough to hit the road whenever you’re ready.

Samsung N130-13P Features:

* 1.6GHz Intel N270 Atom Processor

* 1GB Memory

* 160GB Hard Drive

* 10.1″ LED Widescreen Display

* Intel GMA 950 Graphics

* Microsoft XP Home (SP3)

* Up to 6.2 Hours of Battery Life

Buy now:

Sony - VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Processor - Walnut Brown

2009-10-13T10:32:00.000-07:00

Sony - VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Processor - Walnut Brown

What's Included

Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Processor
6-cell lithium-ion battery
Power cord, AC adapter
Software: Microsoft Works SE 9.0; VAIO Multimedia Suite, VAIO Movie Story, VAIO MusicBox and more

Product Features

Intel® Pentium® processor T4200
With 800MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.0GHz processor speed.
4GB PC2-6400 DDR2 memory
For multitasking power, expandable up to 8GB.
Blu-ray Disc-enabled DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Features read support for next-generation Blu-ray Disc (BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE). Double-layer support using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.
15.5" WXGA widescreen display
With XBRITE-ECO technology and 1366 x 768 resolution delivers intense detail and clarity.
320GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage options and fast read/write times.
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
With Intel® Clear Video Technology features 1750MB total graphics memory. HDMI output for connecting to an HDTV. Intel® High Definition audio.
Built-in MOTION EYE webcam with microphone
Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
Multimedia card reader
With MagicGate technology supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick Duo formats. Also features a Secure Digital media slot.
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port and 3 USB ports
For digital data transfer and mobile digital imaging capabilities.
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
To wirelessly connect to the Internet.
Built-in 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Gigabit fast Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.
Weighs 6 lbs. and measures just 1.2" thin
For easy portability.
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
With Microsoft Works SE 9.0, VAIO Multimedia Suite, VAIO Movie Story, VAIO MusicBox and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 also included.
ENERGY STAR qualified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Price: 620$-670%

Dell - Studio Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor - Ruby Red

2009-09-08T10:03:00.000-07:00

Dell - Studio Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor - Ruby Red:

Model: S1737-019B-RED
SKU: 9466204

This laptop features a 17" widescreen display, built-in 2.0MP webcam and ATI Radeon HD 3650 graphics, making it easy to watch movies, play games and video chat with friends and family. The Intel® Core™2 Duo processor provides advanced dual-core multitasking with breakthrough power efficiency.

Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with SP1 preloaded

Free Windows 7 upgrade.

What's Included

Dell Studio Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
6-cell battery
Software: Microsoft Works and more
Owner's manual

Product Features

From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T6500
Features 2 processing cores, 800MHz system bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.1GHz processor speed per core.
Two high-performance processing cores
To run multiple demanding applications simultaneously without hesitation.
4GB DDR2 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
To create custom DVDs and CDs.
17" widescreen display
With up to 1440 x 900 resolution delivers intense detail and clarity.
320GB SATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage options and fast read/write times.
ATI Radeon HD 3650 graphics
With up to 512MB GDDR2 graphics memory for lush images. Intel® High Definition 2.0 audio. HDMI port for connection to your HDTV.
Built-in 2.0MP webcam
Makes it easy to chat with family and friends.
8-in-1 digital media reader
Supports Secure Digital, SDIO, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD-Picture Card, Hi-Speed Secure Digital and Hi-Density Secure Digital formats.
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in Dell 1397 wireless networking mini-card (802.11b/g)
Dell's Hyperband multiantenna features 3 antennas to easily find and connect to networks, delivering enhanced wireless reception; standard Wi-Fi Catcher to locate wireless hotspots.
Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.
Weighs 7.9 lbs. and measures just 1.7" thin
For portable power.
Long battery life
Of up to 4 hours and 45 minutes to give you more time away from an outlet.
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system
With Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled provides a stable computing platform.
Software package included
With Microsoft Works and more.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Apple® - MacBook® with 13.3" Display - White

2009-09-08T09:55:00.000-07:00

Apple® - MacBook® with 13.3" Display - White:

Model: MC240LL/A
SKU: 9375179

This MacBook features built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless connectivity and an iSight camera for convenient video chatting with friends and family, along with a white polycarbonate case for durability while you travel.

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard included:

What's Included

Apple® MacBook® with 13.3" Display
MagSafe power adapter, AC wall plug, power cord and lithium-polymer battery
Software: Time Machine, Quick Look, iLife '09 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) and more
Display cleaning cloth
Owner's manual

Product Features

Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor
With 1066MHz frontside bus, 3MB shared L2 cache and 2.13GHz processor speed.
2GB DDR2 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 4GB.
Slot-loading multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.
13.3" widescreen TFT-LCD display
With 1280 x 800 resolution to bring your games and movies to life.
160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Provides plenty of storage space and fast read/write times.
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
With 256MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared video memory for lush images. Mini DVI output with support for DVI, VGA, S-video and composite video outputs (requires optional adapters; not included).
1 Firewire port (400 Mbps) and 2 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
Provide quick and simple connection for digital peripherals.
Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR wireless interface
Lets you connect to other Bluetooth-enabled peripherals.
Built-in AirPort Extreme wireless network connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
For easy wireless connectivity.
10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Supports an easy wired connection to the Internet.
Built-in iSight webcam, stereo speakers and omnidirectional microphone
Make it easy to video chat with friends and family.
Solid-state trackpad
With two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap and drag capabilities for precise navigation.
Weighs 5 lbs. and measures only 1.1" thin
For easy portability.
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard included
To provide the latest Mac operating platform. Snow Leopard upgrade is either on a disc in the box or preinstalled on the computer.
Software package included
With Time Machine, Spotlight, iChat, Safari, iCal, DVD Player, Front Row, Photo Booth, Xcode Developer Tools, iLife '09 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) and more.
ENERGY STAR compliance
Assures a high standard of energy efficiency.
Apple, Macbook, AirPort, FireWire, QuickTime, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Velocity Engine, SuperDrive and iLife are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United Stat

Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Toshiba’s new Blu-ray laptop

2009-09-03T10:26:00.000-07:00

At the IFA Consumer Electronics Trade Show in Berlin today, Toshiba announce its latest addition to the Satellite laptop series – the new 18.4” Satellite P500 multimedia laptop.

The Satellite P500 is the first Toshiba laptop to feature an integrated Blu-ray Disc drive, providing full HD support and playback. The Re-Writable drive supports Blu-ray ROM, BD-R and BD-RE and DVD SuperMulti DL +/RW, and integrated Resolution+ technology means that the Satellite can even make DVDs look better when viewed on its TruBrite 1920×1080 widescreen.

The P500 is pretty impressive under the bonnet too, with 4GB of DDR memory and up to 500GB of storage, as well as the latest-gen NVIDIA graphic chipsets and high-end Harman Kardon speakers.

It even packs Toshiba’s new multitouch control pad, allowing users to zoom and scroll using just the trackpad.

The Satellite P500 will be available from late October 2009;

Prices: have yet to be announced.

...................news from internet.

Local computer company to release first dual-screen laptop

2009-09-02T23:47:00.000-07:00

Local computer company to release first dual-screen laptop

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- An Anchorage computer developer, gScreen Computer Corp., thinks two screens are better than one.

So they designed the gScreen Spacebook and plan to start manufacturing it in about six to eight weeks.

The notebook-style computer flips open and two screens spread out. It's the first dual-screen laptop with two screens and a full-size keyboard built into one laptop unit.

gScreen Computer Corp. says the Spacebook is designed for engineers, filmmakers, photographers, and anyone who needs a little extra room on their screen.

They also say they're getting a lot of interest from Wall Street traders and the U.S. Navy.

....................... news internet.

Laptop Graphics Chips

2009-08-31T20:12:00.000-07:00

Laptop Graphics Chips - Component Guide

Do you need discrete or integrated graphics on your next laptop?

Graphics chips (aka graphics cards) are responsible for rendering and delivering all image data to your computer’s display.

Discrete vs. Integrated Graphics:

Integrated graphics are typically cheaper than discrete graphics, and they also help save on battery life. Historically, integrated graphics processors haven’t been as powerful as discrete standalone GPUs. That’s because the chipset shares the power and memory needed to render graphics with other board-level processes, such as audio and communications. Today, that’s changing a bit, as integrated graphics are becoming more powerful than ever before. Should you splurge on a notebook with discrete graphics? For most people, the quick answer is probably no. That’s because integrated graphics offer more than enough power to surf the Web, watch movies, and even edit videos. However, if you want extra power for faster video editing and rendering, if you’re a professional photo editor with large TIF files that you need to edit, or if you’re a gamer who wants to play the latest 3D titles, you’ll want to invest in a system with discrete graphics. For most consumers and business customers, Intel’s top-of-the-line Mobile Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD integrated graphics chip provides enough juice for rendering high-def videos, playing light games, and even outputting your video to a big screen TV.

Choosing a Discrete Graphics Chip :
Today, discrete graphics come in a variety of flavors and price points; typically, the more you spend, the more power you’ll get in return (and less battery life). ATI and Nvidia are the top providers of discrete graphics solutions. At the high end of Nvidia’s notebook video card stable is the GeForce GTX 280M, and if you want more power, you can get a notebook that runs two of them at once. ATI’s enthusiast chip is the Mobility Radeon HD 4870, and you can run two of these also. At the mainstream end, you’ll find the Radeon X1300 and the Nvidia GeForce G210M, which offer a little more video power than integrated graphics for light gaming while using less battery power than high-end chips.

Should I Get Switchable Graphics?
Some notebooks are available with switchable graphics solutions. This means that there are technically two (or more) chips that can be used for graphics processing—one discrete chip and one integrated chip.

But do you need switchable graphics? The quick answer is probably not. That’s because if you’re doing high-power tasks like playing games or encoding video, you’re probably around a power socket. Unless you find yourself frequently on public transportation without a place to plug in, you’ll be better off with a single graphics solution.

Netbook Sales Set To Double, Laptops Stagnant

2009-07-14T11:31:00.000-07:00

Netbook Sales Set To Double, Laptops Stagnant :

Worldwide shipments of netbooks are expected to

double this year, despite sales of other portable computers being set to flatline. It appears the growth is down to cost, with many buying netbooks as second machines.The forecast comes from researchers DisplaySearch, which expects netbook shipments to rise from 16.4 million last year to 32.7 million. Shipments are the number of computers sent to retailers and are a common method of measuring "sales" as they are easier to track.The firm had been predicting 27.5 million netbook shipments this year but has revised that figure based on increasing price competition, larger screens and better hardware -- all making the devices more attractive.

Laptops Hit The Wall:

It's also predicting that shipments of full-sized notebooks and laptops will hold steady at around 129 million. That's worse than it sounds because sales are expected to rise as technology spreads to new markets around the world.

The firm blames the stall on consumers opting for netbooks instead and businesses looking to cut back on spending by ditching relatively high-priced laptops for desktops. (Source: displaysearch.com)

Netbooks do well because they serve a dual purpose: in developing markets they act as a low-cost way of buying a home's main computer, while in richer countries they can serve as an affordable second PC. (Source: pcworld.com)

Google Chrome-Plated Future:

Sales could get even better next year when Google introduces its Chrome operating system. An open-source system based on Linux, the Google brand reputation may attract users who'd otherwise been wary about moving away from Windows.

Note that there's no standard definition for what counts as a netbook. The most common definition is screen size but, while DisplaySearch uses 12.7" as the cut-off point Microsoft recently defined the limit as 10.2