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LG-XNote R590 with i7 CPU

2009-11-04T16:39:00.000-08:00

Just not long after they Notebook Model T, LG announced the new. X-Note R590 Notebook landscape in Korea.
LG X-NOTE new notebook makes R590. Will use Intel Core i7 processor 1.6GHz or 1.73 820QM GHz and comes with 4 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce inch CT 230M, 15.5 present backlight with 1,600 × 900 resolution video card GT, 320 GB. and 500 GB Hard Drive, Super Multi DL DVD drive and a 4 GB DDR3 RAM., WiFi (. C / b / g / n) and 7 running on Windows Home Premium.

Equipment before loading with 7 Windows Home Premium OS and comes with. CryEngine-fantasy MMORPG Powered Aion. Other features include a 5-in-1 card reader, VGA output, HDMI and 1.5W/ch SRS WOW HD, SRS TruSurround TX stereo speakers.

Lowest price model (720QM/2GB DDR3/320GB HDD) of R590 is available in South Korea about $ 1700.

MSI GT640 Laptop With Core i7,The Most Powerful Gaming Laptop

2009-10-27T12:34:00.000-07:00

The screenshot picture that you see in this blog post is MSI’s freshly publicized GT640 gaming laptop which the makers are declaring as the “world’s most powerful gaming notebook”.

Under the hood of this creature is a 1.6GHz Core i7 720QM processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 with 1GB of dedicated RAM. Couple this with a 15.4″ 1680 x 1050 resolution display, up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 500GB of hard drive space, a Blu-ray burner, 2MP webcam, HDMI port, eSATA input and last but not least 7.1 channel audio output.

Now, there was no mention of a launch date but regarding as it is shipping with Windows 7 preinstalled, we can only predict that it will released for public sometime about the software’s October 22nd release date.

Source:http://www.mobilewhack.com/details-emerge-regarding-msis-core-i7-powered-gt640-gaming-notebook/

Lenovo Ideapad Y650

2009-07-16T10:57:00.000-07:00

IdeaPad Y650 Lenovo's first notebook with a 16-inch display, is already available for purchase.

Multimedia-oriented IdeaPad Y650 is equipped with the Intel Core 2 Duo, the latest NVIDIA GeForce G 105M 256MB dedicated graphics card or Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 320GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth.

The widescreen display uses LED backlight. This is a movie-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio and resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.

There are no specific data on the Y650 notebook on the product pages. According to earlier announcements, but also features Dolby Home Theater audio, webcam, a multi-touch touchpad.

Newly-designed IdeaPad Y650 is advertised as "one of the thinnest and lightest notebooks in its class."

The IdeaPad Y650 is a multimedia notebook from Lenovo with a beautiful 16-inch screen, HDMI out, a giant touchpad with multi-touch controls, and enough power and storage to serve as your primary family PC. With a thin (almost MacBook-like) appearance and a starting price of $1,299, how does the Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 stand up against the competition? Keep reading and we'll let you know.

Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 Specifications:
* Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 64-bit)
* Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8700 (2.53GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
* 16.0 " TFT Widescreen display with LED backlighting (1366x768)
* 4GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz System Memory
* NVIDIA GeForce G 105M graphics with 256MB discrete memory
* 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
* Dual Layer CD/DVD Recordable
* 1.3 megapixel integrated camera
* JBL stereo speakers (Dolby Home Theater)
* Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5100 and Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR
* Weight: 5.8 lb. including battery
* Dimensions: 390 X 260 X 26.1 mm
* Warranty: 1 year system and 1 year battery
* 6-cell 2000mAh 42Wh battery
* Retail Price as configured: $1,399

Build and Design
The IdeaPad Y650 has an all-new look compared to previous IdeaPad notebooks. As part of the new IdeaPad refresh earlier this year, the Y650 distinguishes itself as being one of the thinnest and lightest laptops in its class. In fact, the Y650 weighs less than the old Y530 15-inch laptop (5.8 pounds vs. 6.65 pounds as tested). Making use of thin metal, solid plastics, and even carbon fiber, Lenovo engineered this 16-inch laptop to be as thin and light as possible. The matte black exterior looks extremely classy. Inside the notebook the black exterior changes to a glossy white surface that surrounds the keyboard and touchpad. The massive palmrests (more on that later) provide excellent support with minimal flex. Overall, the design is very clean and gives the Apple MacBook a run for the money at first glance.

Build quality is excellent with a very rugged feel for a consumer multimedia notebook. When closed the Y650 feels almost as sturdy as the business-class ThinkPad notebooks with very little flex in the screen cover under strong pressure. On closer inspection of the lid, the matte black surface has a honeycomb pattern for subtle styling and easy gripping thanks to the rubberized paint. The body gives the notebook a great deal of support and the combination of metal and plastics used feel rugged enough to withstand regular day-to-day abuse without showing much wear. The only area that could see some mild improvement is the keyboard which shows some flex under heavy typing pressure.

The bottom of the notebook features the battery and an all-in-one bottom plate that must be removed in order to upgrade the RAM, hard drive, or replace any additional components. On one hand, this makes it easy to access the entire motherboard to make upgrades or repairs, but it also means Y650 owners have to remove 20 screws if they want to upgrade their notebook.

Unlike most notebooks that feature an optical drive (DVD/CD drive) located on the side of the notebook, Lenovo decided to move the optical drive to the front of the Y650. On the bright side, this means right-handed mouse users won't have to worry about the drive getting in the way. However, if you often use your notebook as a "laptop" this means the drive pops out into your crotch.

Display
The 16-inch panel on the Lenovo Y650 rates above average with vibrant colors and excellent contrast. The LED backlighting in our review unit is slightly uneven in the upper right corner, but that's not entirely uncommon for larger notebook screens. Horizontal viewing angles are extremely good, so you won't have any trouble sharing a movie with a friend or two. Upper vertical viewing angles are above average since the colors don't wash out when viewed from above, but colors do begin to distort and invert as you move the screen back.

If there is any potential negative about this screen it's that the 16:9 ratio means you lose some vertical resolution. Most 15-inch laptop screens with a 16:10 ratio have a resolution of 1280x800 compared to the screen on the Y650 which has a resolution of 1366x768. This means you can fit more on the screen from left to right, but the screen is actually smaller from top to bottom.

Keyboard and Touchpad
The keyboard on the Y650 is quite unusual compared to the keyboards on most large multimedia notebooks. As notebooks get larger they usually end up using progressively larger keyboards, some that even include dedicated number pads like a traditional desktop keyboard. Lenovo decided to take a distinctly different approach and use a smaller keyboard in order to make more room available for a massive multi-touch touchpad.

As a result, the keyboard on the Y650 is roughly the same size as the keyboard you expect to find on a 14-inch or 13-inch laptop. This provides much more room for the touchpad, but it has the unfortunate side effect of turning the palmrests into armrests. The position of the keyboard is so far back that your forearms end up resting where your palms normally would. These "armrests" are so large I almost expected to find a built-in cup holder.

Despite the size of the keyboard relative to the rest of the notebook, the keyboard is quite comfortable to type on with reasonable key size and spacing. There is some flex when heavy typing pressure is applied, but overall this is a fine keyboard.

The touch sensitive media bar located above the keyboard gives quick access to EasyCapture (webcam controls), ReadyComm (wireless connectivity manager), VeriFace (facial recognition software), and OneKey (back up and recovery software).

The Synaptics-based touchpad is very large--much bigger than those found on previous IdeaPads--and very comfortable to use. Sensitivity is good, accurately tracking finger movement with little pressure on the surface. The matte white touchpad surface is easy to move your finger across while still providing a small amount of traction. The multi-touch gestures (such as zoom in and zoom out) are easy to use, but these multi-touch gesture controls have limited use until more software (including Windows) recognizes the gestures. The touchpad buttons have excellent feedback with a deep throw but they do produce a rather loud "click" when pressed.

Ports and Features
The port selection proved to be a little underwhelming with this laptop. Lenovo's engineers had to make some sacrifices in order to make the Y650 as thin and light as possible. This means the Y650 only has two USB ports, a smaller ExpressCard/34 slot rather than a larger ExpressCard/54 expansion slot, and no FireWire. Lenovo was kind enough to put an eSATA port on this notebook, but it would have been more impressive if they used an eSATA/USB combo port so that users could have a third USB port if they needed it.

Front: Wireless On/Off, optical drive
Rear: Screen hinge
Left: AC-Power, HDMI, VGA, and USB
Right: 6-in-1 card reader, USB, Headphone/Mic, eSATA, ExpressCard/34, Ethernet, Kensington lock slot
Speakers and Audio

The IdeaPad Y650 offers a pair of JBL-branded speakers that produce some extremely nice sound. The 2-watt stereo speakers have plenty of range and are free from any distortions until you increase the volume levels to near the maximum limit. The speaker don't have the chest thumping bass you expect from notebooks equipped with a subwoofer, but it's hard to complain about the quality of these speakers considering how light and thin this notebook is compared to most 16-inch and 17-inch notebooks.

Performance
The performance of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 with an Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 processor and NVIDIA GeForce G 105M discrete graphics card was slightly less impressive than multimedia oriented notebooks like the Dell Studio XPS 16 which offered a better graphics card. On the other hand, the Y650 performed much better than the previous generation IdeaPad.

For day-to-day use or enjoying high definition video content the Y650 has more than enough power inside the chassis. For the average user this machine's performance will exceed expectations for web browsing, watching movies, typing documents, and fast startups or shutdowns. Gaming is where the Y650 falls behind the competition, delivering frame rates and producing benchmark scores that are only about half as good as some larger multimedia notebooks. Still, the key thing to keep in mind here is that the alternative notebooks in this class are heavier and thicker than the Y650.

WPrime is a benchmark similar to Super Pi in that it forces the processor to do intense mathematical calculations, but the difference is this application is multi-threaded and represents dual core processors better. Lower numbers indicate better performance.

Lenovo ThinkPad T400

2009-06-21T12:03:00.000-07:00

ThinkPad T400 specifications:

* Screen: 1440 x 900 WXGA+ LED Backlit (Matte finish)
* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 (2.83GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB Cache)
* Memory: 2GB DDR3 RAM
* Storage: 160GB HDD (7200rpm)
* Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW
* Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0
* Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 w/ 256MB (hybrid switching)
* Built-in web camera
* Battery: 84Wh 9-cell and 56Wh 6-cell
* Dimensions: 13.2" x 9.4" x 1.47/1.12"
* Weight: 5.lbs 4.8oz with 6-cell, 5lbs 10.8oz with 9-cell
* Retail Price: $2,189

The new 14-inch ThinkPad T400 is the latest Lenovo notebook based off of the Intel Montevina platform. This computer offers all new features such as hybrid graphics, LED backlit displays, and power-saving refinements that let the notebook get extraordinary battery life. With all these changes taking place, Lenovo has also managed to keep the notebook looking like classic (boring) as always, just how ThinkPad lovers who like it.

The design of the T400 has changed a bit. The changes are subtle to the untrained eye, but they are there. The right side is slightly tilted similar to what can be found in the number of older T4x, where the parties angle inward instead of dropping out flat.Upgrade and expansion is a step harder than most laptops, but yet very simple

Build quality is very similar to the previous generation T61, with all its strengths and weaknesses. Fit and finish are great with most parties, but still has a lot of wiggle battery in the back, as well as the feeling of cheap plastic LCD cover.

Lenovo ThinkPad T400 comes with the Intel T9600, clocking in at 2.8GHz, and jammed full of 6MB cache. For graphics, Lenovo includes an ATI Radeon 3470 video card with 256MB of GDDR3 memory. A fast 7200 RPM 160 GB hard drive also included, which contributed to the applications load without much delay. This notebook was awaiting overnight use, and had enough power to handle most games around the office to kill some time. Half-Life 2 in native resolution (1440x900) remained above 30FPS even in big action scenes. Portal was another favorite that worked very well in the native resolution, keeping over framerates 40FPS throughout most of the game.

Toshiba NB200 Mini Netbook

2009-05-26T12:01:00.000-07:00

Features of the Toshiba NB200

Focusing on internet, email, PC apps and digital media, the NB200 will last for about 9 hours on a nine cell battery. An Intel N280 Atom processor delivers a solid power performance at a clock speed of 1.66GHz. There will be also a version running on an Atom N270, but both of them will come with integrated Intel 945GSE graphics.

Multi media content can take quite a lot of space, but a Hard Disk Drive of 160GB should cover the needs of most people with some organisation. A 3D-accelerometer monitoring system will protect the HDD from loss of data as it can detect shocks and vibration early.

Other features include three USB ports, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g for internet access, integrated webcam with 0.3MP, Windows XP and 1024×600 pixel resolution.

NB200 main highlights at a glance

10.1-inch monitor with 1024×600 pixels and TruBite LED backlight technology.
Intel Atom 280 processor and Intel® 945GSE graphics.
160GB HDD.
Near full-size tiled keyboard.
Integrated mobile broadband and embedded wireless LAN.
Large touchpad.
Weight: 1.1kg

Spec TOSHIBA Mini Netbook Art
- Intel Atom Processor N280-2,66 GHz
- 512Mb L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB
- 1024Mb DDR2 up to 2 Gb
- 160Gb HDD SATA With Shock Absorbers
- 10,1" WSVGA Clear SuperView Display
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
- Built-In Web Camera
- Bluetooth V2.1 w/ Enhanced Data Rate
- Windows XP Home SP3
- 1 Year Warranty by PT. Aneka Infokom Tekindo

BenQ Joybook R47

2009-05-10T11:09:00.000-07:00

BenQ Joybook R47
Beautiful outside
The sumptuous look and feel of braided leather on its lid immediately sets the Joybook R47 apart. Dely weaving of state-of-art mobile computing technology and the timeless beauty of classic crasmanship, this laptop exhibits an elegant design sense in every detail from the textured palm rest to visually striking buttons and indicators.

Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 (2.2GHz/800MHz/2MB Cache)

14.1 inch WideScreen Ultravivid Screen
3GB DDR2 RAM
320GB HDD
nVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS 256MB
8x DVD Super-Multi (Support Double Layer)
2.0 MegaPixel Webcam
Bluetooth
4-In-1 Card Reader
HDMI Port
Linux Operating System
This Joybook R47 laptop or Joybook R47 notebook is about 2150 gram.

BenQ JoyBook S57 Notebook

2009-04-13T12:13:00.000-07:00

BenQ today announced the release of the new Joybook S57, an HD-ready laptop delivering uncompromised indulgence of today’s advanced multimedia content. High-end specifications – such as future-proof HDMI, discrete GPU, TruSurround HD™, and 8ms response time – optimize the latest Blu-ray movies, HD games with impressive sound and 100% visual accuracy on the 15.6” wide, 16:9 LED-backlit screen. Positioned as delivering the best audiovisual notebook experience, the Joybook S57 has users ready for the future of digital multimedia.

The visual prowess of the S57 is a clear testament to BenQ’s world-renowned display expertise. HD content looks spectacular on the native 1366×768 resolution featuring 16:9 aspect ratio for the best human visual experience and is flawlessly reproduced, filling the entire 15.6” wide screen without distortion or annoying black bars. HD gaming and movie thrill are heightened via a super-smooth 8ms response time, Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology and next-generation ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650 dGPU, which wow with unprecedented levels of artifact-free graphic realism and support for Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 games. The 220-nit LED screen is additionally enhanced with UltraVivid technology for exceptional color depth and detail definition; while BenQ’s display leadership further shines through with a 60% color saturation (compared to the typical 40-50% range of most laptop screens), rendering even the subtlest color changes in exacting brilliance. Visual perfection is complemented with 2-channel SRS TruSurround HD™ and SRS Headphone 360™.

The S57 mobile multimedia hub comes with either an 8X DVD Super-Multi optical disc drive or 2X Blue-ray DVD combo; the latter featuring the added convenience of DVD and CD read/write functions. Users can easily create a dream library of videos, games, and audio for anytime, anywhere HD entertainment thanks to the large-capacity HDD, available up to 500GB.

The S57 is also the ultimate Internet portal, equipped with superb features for optimum online enjoyment: integrated 2W microphone and two 2W speakers, VoIP, and 2.0M webcam with Magic-i™ Visual Effects and WebCam Companion™ 3 deliver unlimited web conferencing; and HDMI (with HDCP), 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN card, eSATA high-speed data connector, ExpressCard slot, 4-in-1 card reader, and optional Bluetooth 2.1 enable effortless connection.

Keeping users lookin’ great is a polished design that reflects a sophisticated digital lifestyle. Poured across the cover is a blackened liquid dark espresso UV coating that gives way to a pearl white interior. User-friendly design elements include separate numeric keypad, LED indicators located on the right of the keyboard (as opposed to conventional left bottom side) for easy viewing.

The HD-ready multimedia Joybook S57 will be available Mar. 9, 2009 in Australia, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Specification:

Intel Core 2 Duo processor
up to 4GB RAM
max 500GB HDD
AMD ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 graphics card
15.6"WXGA (1366x768) 16:9 LED backlight display
DVD Burner
2.0-megapixel webcam
4-in-1 card reader
Windows Vista

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MSI laptop PX200

2009-02-14T06:40:00.000-08:00

MSI issued its another notebook PX200 based on the new Intel Centrino mobile platform 2, which combines high performance and compact size.

For example, the device is supplied with wide 12.1-inch diagonal screen with a resolution of 1280×800 pixels. The basis of a laptop is a set of system logic Intel PM 45 ICH9-M, combined with 2-nuclear Processor Core 2 Duo. In addition, the product is equipped with 4 GB DDR2 memory standard with a frequency of 667 or 800 MHz, hard disk capacity of 160, 250 or 320 GB, ATI Radeon HD3450 graphics card with 256 MB of memory, as well as Multi DVD drive.

Additionally, a new 2-megapixel camera with a microphone, card reader 3-in-1 Gigabit network controller, wireless interfaces Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n and (optionally), Bluetooth V2.0 EDR device and a fingerprint reader. However, the dimensions of the laptop 303×231.5×16-29.5 mm and the weight - 1.8 kg.

Panasonic Toughbook-19 & Toughbook-30: Two rugged Tablet PCs with 3G

2009-02-05T20:15:00.000-08:00

Panasonic has made two rugged Tablet PCs; Toughbook 30 and Toughbook 19 convertible tablet, which can easily provide UMTS/HSDPA-based 3G AT&T BroadbandConnect data network.

Toughbook notebooks provide users with mobile broadband access in more than 165 major metropolitan areas in the U.S. Users have global wireless data capabilities through access to UMTS/HSDPA, and they have EDGE or GPRS data service in more than 135 countries through competitive international data plans from AT&T. In the U.S., Toughbook notebook users will have mobile access to AT&T's 3G BroadbandConnect and EDGE networks in more than 13,000 cities and towns.”

With the Novatel Wireless Expedite EU860 module built into rugged, long-lasting Toughbook notebooks, users gain a high-performance 3G solution from AT&T with significant return on investment and lower total cost of ownership. In addition to providing embedded access to next-generation cellular networks, rugged Toughbook computers incorporate the Intel Centrino chipset for seamless connectivity to local networks, optional integrated GPS and Bluetooth technology.

Toughbook 19 comes with the following specs:

Processor: Intel Core Due L2400 (1.66GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
Memory: 512 MB of RAM
Hard Drive: 80GB HDD
Display: 10.4" screen 1024x768(XGA) LCD swivels for optimum visibility; Pressure-sensitive touchscreen can be used with a stylus or the touch of a finger (also available with pen-only digitizer screen)

Network: Integrated 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN; Bluetooth; EVDO/ HSDPA Wireless ready for Sprint and Verizon Wireless networks; 10/100 Ethernet; modem

Ports/Slots: 2 USB ports; External Video - MiniD-sup 15 pin; Headphones/speaker; Port Replicator; PC Card type II; Secure Digital (SD) Card; Express Card/54x1

Others: GPS; Full magnesium alloy case with handle; Sealed port and connector covers; Shock-mounted removable hard drive in stainless steel case; Moisture- and dust-resistant LCD Backlit Keyboard-sealed rubber or plastic emissive and touchpad; Finger print scanner

Weight: 5 lbs
Warranty: 3 years
OS: Windows XP Professional

Toughbook 30 comes with the following specs:

Processor: Intel Core Due L2400 (1.66GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB)
Memory: 512 MB of RAM
Hard Drive: 80GB HDD
Optical Drive: Combo drive or DVD burner
Display: 13.3" daylight-readable LCD with optional touchscreen 1024x768 (XGA)

Network: Integrated 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN; Bluetooth; EVDO/ HSDPA Wireless ready for Sprint and Verizon Wireless networks; 10/100/1000 Ethernet; modem

Ports/Slots: 3USB ports; External Video - MiniD-sup 15 pin; Headphones/speaker; Port Replicator; PC Card type II; Secure Digital (SD) Card; Express Card/54x1

Weight: 8.4 lbs., including battery, floppy drive and handle
Chassis: Full magnesium alloy case with handle

Others: Moisture- and dust-resistant LCD Backlit Keyboard-sealed rubber or plastic emissive and touchpad; Sealed port and connector covers; Shock-mounted removable hard drive in stainless steel case; SmartCard Reader; GPS; Trusted Platform Module (TPM); Cable Lock Slot; Finger print scanner
Warranty: 3 years
OS: Windows XP Professional/ Vista business

Acer TravelMate 5730, 6293, 6593, 6493 and 7730

2009-01-21T06:41:00.001-08:00

Acer joined to the Centrino 2 group announcing four new Aspire laptops along with five TravelMates. The TravelMate 5730, 6293, 6593, 6493 and 7730 all powered by Core 2 Duo processors, have WWAN options, integrated WiFi, up to 4GB of RAM, wide choice of HDDs and other hardware.

Asus U6V-B1-Bamboo Ultraportable Notebook

2009-01-21T06:29:00.000-08:00

Finally, the previously announced Asus Bamboo notebook is now available at Amazon for pre-order. The model available in the U6V-B1-Bamboo.

Asus U6V-B1-Bamboo is a 12.1-inch ultra portable notebook powered by an Intel Core 2 …

ThinkPad W700ds

2009-01-04T09:47:00.000-08:00

All that's left to tackle, then, is the dual-screen mobile workstation market, and here's Lenovo's answer; the ThinkPad W700ds.

This beast of a machine, pictured below, is geared at the mobile professional who needs workstation power whilst in the field. Inside the W700ds is a choice of Intel Core 2 Quad processors, NVIDIA Quadro FX graphics and up to 8GB of DDR3 memory. There'll be a choice of hard drives in RAID configuration, or solid-state drives if you prefer, and a price-tag in the region of $3,600.

Extending the idea of desktop-like functionality on the road, and helping differentiate from the existing W700, are a pair of LCD screens that help recreate a dual-monitor setup. The primary screen is a 17in WUXGA display that boasts 400 nits of brightness - ideal for outdoor purposes - and it's joined by a pop-out 10.6in secondary display that offers a resolution of 768x1,280.

Showing the sheer size of the "mobile" workstation are a built-in WACOM tablet and a full-size keyboard, including the numpad. Not suited to the everyday user, of course, but for the mobile professional, this could be Christmas come early.

Novatech first to offer Centrino 2 stock at launch

2008-12-14T11:31:00.000-08:00

Novatech Ltd announced today their new x50mv 15.4” performance laptop based on Intel’s latest Centrino 2 mobile platform. The x50mv promises more CPU and GPU grunt packed into a 15” platform than ever seen before. “The x50mv is nothing less than set to impress” exclaimed Kriss Pomroy, Commercial Director, Novatech.

Beneath the x50mv’s sleek and lustrous design, houses the new Intel PM45 Express chipset tuned to an expeditious 1066MHz front-side-bus supporting Intel’s latest 45nm range of P and T model processors. The P class runs at a more power efficient 25 Watts whereas the T class runs at an avaricious 35 Watts, both ranging from 2.2GHz to 2.8GHz. There is also a 44W QX9100 3.06GHz quad core processor on the horizon.

The addition of Intel’s WiFi Link 5300 completes the Centrino 2 spec, which introduces new heights in data transfer over 802.11a, b, g and n wireless networks including streaming Hi-Def video and an improved online gaming experience. For the more ‘ping conscious’, the x50mv also provides an ultra-fast Intel gigabit connection and a 56k modem for times of desperation.

If that wasn’t enough, the x50mv also features the very latest in mobile graphics. “We were very excited to launch NVIDIA 9 series mobile graphics in early June” remarked Pomroy, “But combining a 9600M GT with Intel’s latest line of mobile chipsets and processors is truly awe-inspiring”. Based on 512MB of super-fast GDDR3 memory, the x50mv can be expected to hit over 5,100 points in 3DMark 06.

The x50mv’s beautifully finished metallic gloss lid houses a Windows Sideshow device; a handy gadget that lets you check email, play games, browse music, photos and videos and lots more without even opening the notebook. On the flip side is a gorgeous high-res WSXGA+ X-Brite 1680×1050 TFT Screen with a 1.3MP webcam.

The x50mv features no less than 7200rpm rapid hard drives and DDR2 memory. Bluetooth and HDMI connections come as standard including an Express card expansion slot and 6 cell Lithium-Ion battery. The x50mv is available in stock today starting from a modest £699 ex VAT featuring an Intel P8400 Core 2 Duo Mobile 3MB Cache 2.26GHz Dual Core Processor and the x50mv Pro at £829 ex VAT featuring an Intel P9500 Core 2 Duo Mobile 6MB Cache 2.53GHz Dual Core Processor.

ASUS Eee All-in-One Touchscreen PC pre-orders taken

2008-12-09T09:54:00.000-08:00

The ASUS Eee All-in-One Touchscreen PC, aka the Eee Monitor, has gone up for pre-order with UK retailer Play.com. First confirmed back in June, with press shots following, the All-in-One centers on a 15.6-inch touchscreen with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 1GB of RAM and 160GB 5,400rpm hard-drive doing duty behind the scenes.

Connectivity includes WiFi b/g/n, gigabit ethernet, six USB 2.0 ports and microphone/line-in/line-out ports. There’s also a 1.3-megapixel webcam, multi-format memory card reader, and twin 4W speakers. Graphics use an integrated Intel chipset with a shared 128MB of memory, so you’re unlikely to be doing any serious gaming on this particular ASUS.

Running Windows XP Home, pre-orders are being taken now for £399.99 ($686). Release date is given as November 20th 2008, later than the initial September time-frame ASUS originally suggested.

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3 New Cases for the Sony VAIO Type C

2008-12-05T10:50:00.001-08:00

Like most SONY notebook nowadays you will have to choose between different configurations, CPU, HDD, RAM, HDD... But now you will be ALSO be able to choose between 3 different cases for your laptop. Nothing too fancy I would say but the silver one looks pretty nice.

Sony Vaio VGN-CR363G Notebook

2008-12-05T10:47:00.000-08:00

The new Sony Vaio VGN-CR363G notebook PC is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo Processor and it features 2-GB RAM, 250-GB hard disk drive, Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g connection, integrated Bluetooth +EDR wireless connection, integrated Fingerprint reader, DVD Writer and integrated 1.3M webcam.

Build around new 2.10 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100, the Sony VAIO VGN-CR363G notebook PC features Mobile Intel PM965 Express Chipset, 2-MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB, 2-GB DDR2 SDRAM (upgradeable up to 4GB), 250 GB Serial-ATA 5400 rpm Hard drive and 24x DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Drive.

Sony Vaio VGN-CR363G notebook PC also features a 7-in-1 Media Card Reader which supports Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible, and High-speed data transfer compatible, SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible), and Multi Media Card.

Sony Vaio VGN-CR363G notebook PC sports 14.1 inch WXGA wide screen TFT Clear Bright display which is capable of maximum resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels powered by ATI Mobile Radeon X2300 Graphics Chipset, 128-MB dedicated video memory.

Weighing just about 2.3 Kgs (including battery) the Sony Vaio VGN-CR363G notebook PC features Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG / Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g Network Connection, integrated Bluetooth v2.0+EDR for wireless networking.

The Sony Vaio VGN-CR363G notebook also featrues integrated 10/100 Ethernet network LAN connection and integrated V.92 and V.90 compliant Modem/Fax card.

Available in Blazing Red, Blue, Indigo Blue, Golden, Beauty Pink, Premium Gold and Pure White colors, the Sony Vaio VGN-CR363G notebook PC also features Intel High Definition Audio with 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) and it comes with built-in stereo speakers.

Windows Vista Home Premium preinstalled Sony Vaio VGN-CR363G notebook is powered by VGP-BPS9/S Lithium-ion battery which provides up to 4.5 hours of battery backup at full charge (without Wi-Fi). Measuring 329.6mm x 36.7mm x 235.6 mm (WxHxD) the new Sony Vaio notebook weighs about 2.3 kgs including the supplied battery.

Ports on Sony VAIO VGN-CR363G

2x USB 2.0
IEEE 1394
S-Video TV-Out connector
RJ-45 Ethernet Network connector
Headphone jack (stereo mini), 3.5mm
Microphone jack (stereo mini)
External VGA Monitor connector (Analogue RGB, mini D-SUB 15pin)
RJ-11 - Fax/Modem connector
Docking Station connector

There are a lot of software bundled with Sony Vaio VGN-CR363G notebook PC, which includes:

Entertainment - Windows Media Center, Instant Mode, Image Converter 3
Video Capture/Edit: VAIO Movie Story1.0, VAIO Content Importer/Exporter 1.2, Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0, VAIO Edit Components 6.3, WinDVD for VAIO 8.0
Music: VAIO MusicBox 1.0, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.4, SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter 2.3
Still Image Editing: Windows Photo Gallery , Picasa, Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0
Tools: Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.0, Adobe Reader 8.1, Norton Internet Security 2007, VAIO Control Center 2.1, VAIO Camera Capture Utility 2.7, Setting Utility Series 3.0, VAIO Launcher 1.0, ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects 1.0.

Sony Vaio VGN-CR363G Notebook PC Features

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100, 2.10 GHz
2-MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB
Mobile Intel PM965 Express Chipset
2-GB DDR2 SDRAM
250-GB Serial-ATA, 5400 rpm Hard Disk Drive
DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Drive
14.1 inch WXGA TFT Clear Bright display, 1280 x 800 pixels resolution
ATI Mobile Radeon X2300 Graphics Chipset, 128-MB dedicated video memory
Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi Connection
Bluetooth standard v2.0 + EDR
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet Network connection
Integrated V.92 and V.90 compliant Modem/Fax
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE webcam
Integrated Fingerprint Reader
7-in-1 Media Card Reader
ExpressCard PC Card Slot
Intel High Definition Audio compatible, 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) with built-in stereo speakers
Windows Vista Home Premium
Colors - Red, Blue, Golden, and Pink
VGP-BPS9/S Lithium-ion battery with upto 4.5 hrs backup
Dimensions (W x H x D) - 329.6 x 36.7 - 37.2 x 235.6mm
Weight - 2.3kg (including the battery pack)
Powered by Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100, the Sony Vaio VGN-CR363G notebook PC featuring 14.1-inch display, DVD Writer and Fingerprint reader is available in India for Rs. 50,990/- (plus taxes) with 1 year standard carry-in warranty. Visit vaio-online.sony.com/in for more details.

Designer Notebook

2008-12-05T10:46:00.001-08:00

How to motivate to purchase a notebook? Some years ago simple by more highly demanded performance. Today where performance stagnates by special design.
Here from Tulip an Ego Lifestylle notebook with round design.

MSI PR200 YA Fashion Color Notebook Edition

2008-12-05T10:37:00.001-08:00

MSI as a company which is famous produce motherboard computer now unveiled the new notebook fashion colors called MSI PR200 YA Edition. The PR200 YA Edition will provide an invigorating and fresh new way to compute.

Coming in a number of lively and vivid colors (Denim Blue, Coral Pink, and WASABI Green); users will stand out from the crowd and express their own individual flair. Measuring in at 30 cm in length and 23cm in width, along with a weight of 1.8 kg (including battery), PR200 YA Edition is very portable.

They introduce a new technology called ACV technology which gives you the most detailed and intricate images, resulting in high saturation and high definition quality for a luxurious visual sensation that’s easy on the eyes. Even after long periods in front of the PR200 YA Edition, your eyes won’t feel uncomfortable.

Lenovo IdeaPad U330: 13.3″ Wide Notebook PC

2008-12-04T07:41:00.000-08:00

Display: 13.3″ Wide TFT LCD with LED Backlight
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1280 x 800
Webcam: Yes
GPU: ATI M82SCE 256MB
CPU: 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7350
Chipset : Centrino 2 GM45
RAM: 1066MHz DDR3
HDD: 320GB 9mm 5400RPM

Optical: 9.5mm Rambo Tray In
Connectivity: HDMI, WiFi (802.11a/g/n), Bluetooth, 10/100 Ethernet
OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit
Battery: 5 hours
Dimensions: 0.9″ Thick
Weight: <4 lbs

Lenovo’s U330 is related to the U110. You can tell. It is sleak, nicely designed and has a lot going for it. The U330 is just 0.9″ thick, so it is on the thin side. Weight is not its strong suit as it weighs closer to 4lbs than to 3lbs. So light travelers make note of that. The 13.3″ wide TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 pixel format is pretty standard. The LED backlight makes the U330 thin and should save you precious battery power.

The Centrino 2 chipset involve five new CPUs, three of which consume just 25W. On the other end of the spectrum is an Extreme Edition that pushes the envelope for mobile performance. Within 90 days, Intel is planning to introduce 8 more ULV CPUs and a QUAD CORE mobile CPU! Intel touts that Centrino 2 improves performance, energy-efficiency for longer battery life, faster and longer-range wireless connectivity, thinner and lighter models.

Here is the complete press release about Intel’s Centrino 2:
New Intel-Based Laptops Advance All Facets of Notebook PCs
New Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology Brings ‘HD-to-Go’; Adds Security and Manageability Features, Boosts Speed, Battery Life and Wireless Range

SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2008 – Intel Corporation unveiled its Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology products for laptops today, powered by five new Intel® Core™2 Duo processors. Close to 250 innovative consumer and business notebook PC designs are on the way, including those equipped with the right combination of powerful processors, graphics and battery life to enjoy viewing stunning high definition videos and myriad other computer and Internet activities.

Intel also introduced the world’s highest-performing dual-core mobile processor, the Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor running at a brisk 3.06 GHz, as measured by SPECint*_rate_base2006, an industry benchmark (www.spec.org)**.

Rounding out a mobile-focused summer for the company, Intel said it also plans to unveil eight processors within 90 days that will include first-ever mobile quad-core products and second-generation products for ultra-thin and light notebooks. In total, Intel will bring 14 diverse new processors into the marketplace as laptop sales continue to outpace desktop PCs.

Formerly codenamed Montevina, Intel Centrino 2 processor technology and Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ Technology improve upon every facet of a laptop’s main features, including performance and battery life via new processors and chipsets, faster draft 802.11n wireless (with WiMAX arriving later this year), and new business-class manageability capabilities.

“When we first introduced Intel Centrino back in 2003, there were very few Wi-Fi hotspots, YouTube videos and social media didn’t really exist, ‘thin and light’ only referred to weight goals and desktop PCs outsold notebooks by a very wide margin,” said Mooly Eden, Intel corporate vice president and general manager of the company’s Mobile Platforms Group. “Today, notebooks outsell desktops in the U.S, and we’re paving the way to HD entertainment, rich online gaming, faster broadband wireless speeds and an easier and more secure way for businesses to manage, update and repair their notebook fleets.”

Intel is introducing five dual core processors based on Intel’s reinvented transistors (high-k metal gate formula) and advanced 45-nanometer manufacturing process. These processors come with a faster 1066MHz front side bus and up to 6MB of L2 cache, and three versions reduce laptop processor wattage about 30 percent, down to just 25 watts. Also featured is Deep Power Down Technology that turns off processing components such as core clocks and cache memory when the laptop is idle for greater energy savings.

Intel also unveiled its Mobile Intel® 45 Express Chipset and wireless Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5000 series that is shipping to customers now, with laptops arriving later in July and August. Delivering five times the speed and twice the range of older 802.11a/g technology, the Intel Wi-Fi Link 5000 series provides 802.11 draft-N support that delivers the fastest data rates possible today — up to 450 Mbps.

Switchable graphics, a new optional power-saving feature available on Intel Centrino 2-based notebooks, provides both integrated and discrete graphics on a single notebook, enabling users to easily switch between the two options. Switchable graphics delivers greater 3-D performance when needed while providing the option for greater power savings for the best of both worlds.

For consumers, Intel Centrino 2 processor technology delivers the horsepower and battery life to enjoy a typical full-length, Blu-ray* high-definition video on a single battery charge for the first time, plus the ability to play a variety of online games, download music or post videos faster than before.

For businesses, Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology offers enhanced manageability and security options. This is increasingly important as companies replace desktops with notebooks and need to remotely diagnose, update and repair systems over a wireless network. Improved manageability with AMT 4.0 has also been added that provides wireless manageability during system sleep states, ongoing remote configuration capabilities, support for next-generation management standards (WS-MAN and DASH 1.0) and the ability for an employee to initiate communications to IT from outside a company’s firewall.

OEMs and Channel system builders will deliver close to 250 systems to market. For more information including Intel product pricing, visit www.intel.com/go/processor_pricing. For a full media version of this release including photos, videos, related blogs and other information, visit www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20080715comp_sm.htm and the Intel Centrino 2 technology press kit at www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/centrino2.

WiMAX Momentum
Later this year in the United States, Intel will begin shipping its first-ever combined WiMAX/Wi-Fi module, part of the Intel® WiMAX/Wi-Fi Link 5050 Series that is an optional feature for future Intel Centrino 2-based laptops. WiMAX is a 4G, Internet protocol-based broadband wireless technology that complements Wi-Fi networks.

WiMAX also provides much wider Internet and phone voice coverage, and unlike Wi-Fi has the ability to unwire entire cities or communities, connecting users even when they’re on the move. Intel is working with service providers around the world to deploy WiMAX networks, with initial U.S. network availability starting later this year from Sprint XOHM and Clearwire.

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom and blogs.intel.com.

Toshiba X 300 touts hi-def laptop trio

2008-12-04T01:54:00.001-08:00

Toshiba has dipped its toes into the mobile HD market, with the launch of three Qosmio laptops equipped with the manufacturer’s dedicated HD content processor.

Toshiba's Qosmio X300: comes with a 17in screen and 'all the latest technology'

Although the manufacturer’s not yet willing to release the full specifications of each machine, it’s at least positioned the gaming -oriented X300 as the trio’s daddy.

The machine has an LCD cover decorated with a “Fire Shark” theme, which makes it look as though flames have gripped the machine. This red theme continues around the keyboard, with red LED illumination used to highlight the multimedia bar, touchpad and integrated tweeter speakers.

A Toshiba spokeswomen told Register Hardware that the X300 is equipped “with all the latest technology,” but so far the firm’s only been willing to state that this includes an Intel Core 2 Duo Extreme CPU, twin hard drives and Nvidia GDDR3 SLI graphics.

The G50 is Toshiba’s mid-range Qosmio machine, whilst the F50 is its entry-level model. Both machines come with a 640GB hard drive and, although the basic amount of memory isn’t stated, we know each has a “system memory expandable up to 8GB”.

One thing’s for sure though, all three will be equipped with Toshiba’s Quad Core HD processor - aka the SpursEngine. The processor’s designed to take the pressure off the main CPU by handling all HD content. Just not on batteries...

None of the machines come equipped with a Blu-ray drive – did you really expect they would be? – all standard-definition upscaling is done by the Quad Core HD. Downloaded HD content is handled by the chip too.

Each machine also has a webcam built into the inner of the lid, which allows films to be controlled with gestures, like a flick of your finger, instead of fumbling around for a remote.

Official prices for either three of the Qosmio laptops haven’t been given out yet, but the F50 and G50 will go on sale in UK in Q3.

General

Display 17" widescreen (1440x900)
Dimensions 399 x 288 x 30/40 mm (15.7 x 11.3 x 1.2/1.6 inches)
Weight 3.6 Kg (7.9 lb)
OS Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Mainboard Chipset Mobile Intel PM45 Express
Platform Intel Centrino 2
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 - 2,533 GHz - 6 MB - FSB 1066 MHz

Memory 4096 MB DDR3 SDRAM 1066 MHz
Main Storage 250 GB 5400 RPM
Graphic Card NVidia GeForce 9800M GTX 1024 MB
Optical Drive CD CD-R / CD-RW
DVD DVD±RW (±R DL)

Interfaces USB 4
FireWire 400 1
eSATA Yes
VGA Yes
HDMI Yes
S-Video Out Yes
RJ11 Yes
RJ45 Yes
ExpressCard 1 x ExpressCard/54

Sony VAIO TZ90

2008-11-28T09:23:00.001-08:00

The ultimate upgrade from the all time favourite Sony VAIO TX series. Sony VAIO TZ90 combines the sleek ultra light weight design with good balance between performance and battery life. Fully equipped with Core2Duo processor and maintain around 2.5LB, this VAIO is a perfect blend for road warrior.

The new Sony VAIO TZ90 finds its design inspiration from the X505 series (the cylindrical spine and circular power button on the side), but combines it with the best features from the TX series and added new technology underhood (Intel Core2Duo). The casing is still Carbon Fiber and it comes with different top cover: Premium Carbon Fiber, Black, Bordeaux, or Champagne Gold (all four models have Carbon Fiber casing -- only the coloring is different).

The TZ follows the elegant AR series for its keyboard. Black glossy finish added "premium and classy" feel to the overall design. Continuing what it has on the previous TX series, Sony TZ weighs only 2.26 pounds (1025g) and measures 10.9 x 7.8 x 0.88 inches (277 x 198 x 22.5mm). It is less than 1 inch thick with the light-weight battery! Even the size of the AC adapter has been reduced in size

Lenovo Thinkpad X300

2008-11-28T09:21:00.000-08:00

Lenovo's amazing new ThinkPad X300 ultraportable notebook is the thinnest ThinkPad ever – less than 0.73'at its thinnest. It's light, too, starting at just 2.93 lb.

But the X300 is more than ultra-thin and ultra-light. It's ultra-functional, too, thanks to available performance and convenience features like these:

Integrated DVD burner - Hard to find in such a thin system
Extended-life batteries – Get up to 10 hours unplugged
Easy connectivity – Advanced wireless options plus Gigabit Ethernet
Convenience – 3 USB ports, microphone/headphone ports and more

Advanced components on the X300 include solid state storage drives (with no moving parts, they consume less power and are considered less likely to break down than traditional hard drives). The X300 also offers several wireless connectivity options including Wireless USB (UWB) and a Wireless WAN option that utilizes native GPS functionality built into the system. Style-wise, the X300 is closer to the size of an actual paper notebook than a ThinkPad notebook has ever been. And it offers numerous design flourishes including a glossy bottom bezel, select illuminated buttons, and – for the first time in X Series – an integrated camera option and stereo speakers.

In addition, ThinkPad X300 is the first Lenovo notebook rated EPEAT Gold for low energy use and minimal impact on the environment. It also meets the European Union's Reduction of Hazardous Substances standards. And it is Energy Star 4.0 qualified.

The X300 uses 25% less energy than previous X Series models.

New Fujitsu Notebooks with "Santa Rosa" inside !

2008-11-28T09:14:00.000-08:00

No Santa Rosa is not Santa Claus aunt or whoever its Intel's brand new chipset dedicated to laptops and proposing an FSB of 800Mhz (Core 2 Duo).
Santa Rosa is cool but...I'd have prefered Santa Cruz or Santa Ana because believe it or not but 15 years ago you're Green Space Pig was a skateboarder !

Anyway, here are the 3 new Notebooks "Santa Rosa Powered":

The FMV-BIBLO NX: this one features a 15.4 inches monitor with a resolution of 1440x900, Core 2 Duo T7200, 400 GB HDD, A/B/G Wifi, 1GB of RAM, and a Blu-Ray burner

The FMV-BIBLO NF: this one features a 15.4 inches monitor with WXGA resolution, Core 2 Duo T5500, 120 GB HDD, A/B/G Wifi, 1GB of RAM, DVD DL Burner...as usual you can switch to a Celeron M430.

The FMV-BIBLO MG is cheaper, good enough for a 13.4 inches screen (XGA), Bluetooth and some of the specifications mentioned above including the 2 CPU.

OLED display for laptops soon?

2008-11-28T09:10:00.000-08:00

At the moment it is very likely, that Samsung will get laptops with OLED display on the market in 2009. The first design study looks very promising.

The OLED technology (we reported last year) should now also arrive soon in laptop displays. Samsung SDI, the display division of Samsung, presented mid-May a notebook concept study with built in AMOLED (active matrix organic light emitting diode) display. The concept laptop impresses with its ultra slim design, touch keypad and a mysterious second display on the backside.

For 2009 Samsung SDI announced the first 14 and 15.4 inch laptop with OLED display.

Fujitsu Lifebook A1110 Laptop

2008-11-06T08:21:00.000-08:00

Meet Lifebook A1110, the first notebook with swappable lid. Arrive with a 15.4-inch screen, Its lid is changeable lid and available with green mod labyrinth, bright pink design with butterflies, or a cool blue Victorian print.Running Windows Vista Home Premium OS, Lifebook A1110 is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 or T5800 processor, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, up to 320GB HDD, and a DVD burner.

Comes with a 6-cell battery, A1110 has $799 price tag.