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Lenovo to release another carbon fibre laptop

David Allen — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:26:49 +0000

In China, computer maker Lenovo have announced that they will be adding to the recently launched ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop with a new carbon fibre model, it will be called the ThinkPad X230s and it is going to be competing in the busy ultraportable laptop sector of the market. From what we tell, this new laptop is based a little bit on the ThinkPad X230 which is powered by the 2.60 GHz Intel Core i5-3230M dual-core processor, as of yet no processor or graphics card set up have been announced for this interesting thin and light laptop.

The known specs and features of the ThinkPad X230s are as follows, it comes with a 12.5 inch screen in HD with a LED back-lit display offering a 1366 × 768 of pixel resolutions. Its is going to be running on the Windows 8 operating system, comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and a choice of either up to 240 GB solid state drive (SSD) or the massive 1 TB hard disk drive (HDD). As for communications, this is going to be covered with a full selection of 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth wireless communication support.

Other features will include the DisplayPort, VGA, two fast USB 3.0 ports, fingerprint reader, built in 720p HD web camera integrated with microphone, Back-lit keyboard, trackpad with gesture support for Windows 8 and of course, the TrackPoint feature. This laptop is very thin at just 17.7 mm (0.7 in.) and weighs in at very light 1.28 kg (2.8 lbs.) with the battery pack in place that Lenovo say will offer up to 24 hours of total system battery life, but only with the help of the optional battery extender base.

According to the Lenovo Chinese website, we can expect the new ThinkPad X230s to start from around $1,200, currently the non carbon fibre ThinkPad X230 can be picked up for around $820! So, there is a considerable difference in price between the two machines.

Source: Laptop Computer Planet

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The new Dospara Note GALLERIA GM7970M

David Allen — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:56:08 +0000

This is the new Note GALLERIA GM7970M laptop from the Japan based Dospara. It’s a big 17.3 inch laptop that offers virtually every extra imaginable for the buyer to choose from. But even at the base level this is a cool laptop with Intel Core i7 processors, HM77 chipset and AMD Radeon video cards available as standard.

From the specs it is clear that this has been created with the gaming market in mind, but it would make brilliant student, business or home user laptop providing the budget is right because this quality does not come cheap by anyone’s standards. So expect to be forking out at least $2,400 for this fully loaded laptop.

Let’s take a closer look at what this laptop has to offer starting with the 17.3 inch screen in Full HD with a non-glossy widescreen LCD display offering a 1920 x 1080 of pixel resolutions. It is running on the Windows 7 operating system and powered by the Intel Core i7 3630QM quad core mobile processor with 2.40 GHz up to at 3.40 GHz with turbo boost and is Intel Hyper-Threading Technology supported.

With support from the Mobile Intel HM77 Express chipset and the AMD Radeon HD7970M 2GB x2 video card. There is 8 GB of PC3-12800 DDR3 SO-DIMM on board memory and 500 GB, 5400rpm, 2.5 SATA 3.0Gb connection (SATAII) hard disk drive (HDD). Communications come from the 10 BASE-T, 100 BASE-TX, 1000 BASE-T wired LAN, Bluetooth 4.0 and the IEEE 802.11 b / g / n Wireless LAN.

Other features include the four fast connecting USB 3.0 ports, three standard eSATA/USB 2.0 ports, HDMI & DisplayPort video output, Multi-Card Reader and built in 2.0 mega pixel web camera. As for the size this laptop measures in at 419 mm (W) × 293 mm (D) × 49.7 mm (H) and weighs in at a heavy 4.28 kilos with the Lithium-ion battery installed that Dospara say will offer about 2.5 hours of power.

Dospara have priced the Note GALLERIA GM7970M to start from around $2,400, which might sound expensive at first but when you consider the specs available, this really does offer great value for money.

Source: Tech Fresh

Sony launches the new VAIO Fit 14

David Allen — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:30:15 +0000

Sony have added a cool new model to the popular VAIO range of laptops, called the Fit there are two versions the fourteen inch and the fifteen inch, they are more or less the same when it comes the specs and features. However, as usual we will be concentrating on the entry level machine as this has the base features and specs with a starting price from around $650. There are not too many details on what this laptop has on offer, but we shall make the most of what we have. So, the VAIO Fit 14 comes with the obvious 14 inch display offering a responsive Touchscreen LED backlight in HD+ offering a 1600 x 900 of pixel resolutions.

It is going to be running on the Windows 8 operating system and its powered by the popular third generation 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5-3337U range of processors. There is support for the Intel HD Graphics 4000 card with the option to upgrade to the NVIDIA version with a 2 GB of VRAM. The internal memory is a reasonable 8 GB of RAM, while for storage there is a hybrid system with 750 GB 5400 rpm+ hard disk drive (HDD) and an 8 GB solid state drive (SSD). Other features include the built in web camera with Exmor R CMOS Sensors, Sony’s ClearAudio+ and a full size backlit keyboard.

According to Pedro LaFargo, SVP, Sony VAIO & Networked Products Division, he said in the company press release;

We built the brand new VAIO Fit line from many of the same features as our amazingly thin and powerful ultra-premium models but at an entry-level price point. Our entire new Fit line up is optimized for Windows 8 and incorporates the best technology that only Sony can provide from our innovative digital imaging, sound and TV divisions. The new Fit family is providing students and professionals’ on the go with advanced performance and design.

The VAIO Fit 14 comes in Steel Black, Steel Pink and Steel Silver and will be price at around $650, which is a good starting level for a Sony machine.

Source: PC Mag

Check out the new Acer C710-2487 Chromebook

David Allen — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:04:47 +0000

Here is the latest Chromebook from Acer; it is the latest edition to the C7 range going under the model name of the C710-2487. It has an 11.6 inch screen, Intel Celeron processor, HD graphics card and NM70 Express chipset. Naturally being a Chromebook this is running on Google’s Chrome operating system and this is the problem for many buyers! Running on Chrome is an issue for laptop users who are used to using Windows etc, because this is more like a tablet as it relies on apps instead of software and yet there are thousands of good apps available to meet the needs of the modern laptop user including those popular social media apps. The major advantage that this new Chromebook has over other laptops is the price tag of just $260.

So what else does this C710-2487 Chromebook have to offer the buyer? It has a neat 11.6 inch screen with Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD CineCrystal HD display offering a 1366 x 768 of pixel resolutions. It is going to be running on the Chrome OS and powered by the Intel Celeron 847 1.10 GHz Dual-core (2 Core) processor. There is support from the Mobile Intel NM70 Express chipset and the video is coming from the Intel HD graphics card with DDR3 SDRAM Shared memory. The memory starts at 4 GB of DDR3 SDRAM and there is a 320 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive (HDD) for storage purposes.

Getting online is very important for the C710-2487 Chromebook, so it comes with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN and the Network (RJ-45) Ethernet LAN. Other features include the memory card reader, web camera, microphone, HDMI display out, three standard style USB 2.0 Ports, HD audio and the Chrome OS keyboard. As for the size, the laptop measures up at 11.2″ (W) x 8.0″ (D) x 1.1″ (H) and weighs in at around 3.04 lb with the 4-cell 2500 mAh Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack installed that Acer say will offer up to three and half hours of power.

Acer has priced the C710-2487 Chromebook to start from around $260, which seems great value for a new laptop even if it is a Chromebook!

Source: Specs Laptop PC’s Reviews

Panasonic shows off the new Let’s note CF-B11UWABR notebook

David Allen — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:28:16 +0000

The laptops released by Japanese based manufacturer Panasonic have a certain appeal but to a limited market, the reason for this is that they look different to other laptops with that front loading disc drive and unusual touch pad features, well nothing has changed with the new Let’s note CF-B11UWABR laptop. This laptop comes with a full spec and offers a 15.6 inch screen, Intel Core i7 processor, chipset and graphics card. However, there is more to this machine, it has a certain style to it, maybe not to everyone’s taste but never the less the Let’s note CF-B11UWABR laptop is very interesting prospect for buyers to check out.

The specs and features are a little thin on the ground, but here is what we have managed to gather up so far. It has a nice sized 15.6 inch screen in wide (16:9) full HD TFT colour LCD offering a 1920 × 1080 pixel resolutions. It is going to be running the Windows 8 Pro 64-bit operating system and powered by the Intel Core i7-3635QM processor with Intel Smart Cache 6MB and an operating frequency 2.40 GHz up to 3.40 GHz with the Intel Turbo Boost Technology. There is support from the Mobile Intel HM76 Express chipset and the video is controlled through the Intel HD Graphics 4000 card. As for the memory there is 4 GB of PC3-10600/DDR3L SDRAM can go up to 8 GB if required and a huge 1 TB Serial ATA, 5400rpm hard disk drive (HDD) for storage purposes.

Communications come from the Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 IEEE 802.11a Wireless LAN and the 1000 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX/10 BASE-T Wired LAN. Other features include the DVD Super Multi Drive, SD card slot, LAN connector (RJ-45), two fast connecting USB 3.0 ports, a single standard style USB 2.0 port, Audio output terminal and the HDMI output terminal. As for the size of the Let’s note CF-B11UWABR it measures in at 370.8 mm (W) × 229 mm (D) × 43.2 mm (H) and weighs in at 1.895 kilos with the 10.8V Li-Ion Nominal capacity 4500mAh, 4200mAh battery pack installed that Panasonic say will be good for about 6 hours power.

Panasonic have priced this new addition to the Let’s note range of laptop to start from a hefty $1,700, but with optional extras and other charges this could easily increase by a couple of hundred dollars, which is bad news for buyers on a budget.

Source: Tech Fresh

Toshiba launches the Kirabook ultrabook

David Allen — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:02:08 +0000

We were amazed at the new $1,300 Google Chromebook Pixel when it was launched and wondered where next for other manufacturers. Well it seems that Toshiba have been working on a response to the Chromebook Pixel laptop and they are calling it the Kirabook. This is basically an ultrabook with a thirteen inch screen, a 256 GB SSD, Intel Core i5 processor, Chipset and HD Graphics, so this is a fully loaded laptop that will offer the buyer a choice in this very busy marketplace!

Therefore, the Kirabook, is a cool looking and high spec machine, but what exactly is under that shiny exterior? Let us take a further look, it has a 13.3 inch widescreen with WQHD Pixel Pure LED Backlit display and is Intel Wireless Display Ready offering a 2560 x 1440 of pixel resolution. It is going to be running the latest Windows 8 operating system and with be powered by the Intel Core i5-3337U dual core Processor. With support for the Mobile Intel HM76 Express Chipset and the Mobile Intel HD Graphics card offering 64 MB to 1664 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory.

On board, there is 8 GB of DDR3 1600MHz memory and a decent sized 256 GB mSATA Solid State Drive (SSD) for storage purposes. Communications is in the form of the Intel Centrino Wireless-N 223 Wi-Fi and the Bluetooth V4.0. Other features include the built in HD web camera & microphone, one USB 3.0 port with USB Sleep and Charge, two fast connecting USB 3.0 ports and the ever useful HDMI output port. As for the weight it starts at 2.66 lbs with the Lithium Polymer (52Wh, 4-Cell) battery pack installed that Toshiba say will last up to 6.17 hours.

The price of the KIRAbook 13 i5 Ultrabook will start from around $1,600 and is available right now from Toshiba Direct and other online retailers.

Source: The Next Web

Cool new look for the Acer Aspire R7 Series

David Allen — Wed, 08 May 2013 07:12:04 +0000

Acer are really pulling out all of the stops to launch the new Aspire R7 Series convertible laptop. Not only does it have a cool interesting look, Acer has collaborated with STAR TREK: The Video Game to offer a free digital download of the game when the Aspire R7 Series is pre-ordered from the Acer Website. According to Acer, the Aspire R7 Series has a unique design and to be fair it looks like they are right! There are four modes available to the user, Notebook Mode, Ezel Mode, Tablet Mode and Display Mode each offers a different aspect allowing the user to enjoy the laptop to it full in a comfortable position.

So we know that this is a cool looking laptop, but what does have to offer the buyer other looks and a free game download? Well it has the 15.6 inch multi-touch screen supporting ten finger touch with a full HD widescreen offering ComfyView LED-backlit display and a 1920 x 1080 of pixel resolutions. It is going to be running on the Windows 8 operating system and powered by the 3rd Generation Intel Core i5-3337U Processor with 1.8 GHz up to 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology.

There is support from the Mobile Intel HM77 Express chipset and the video is coming from the Intel HD Graphics 4000 card. With 6 GB of DDR3 dual-channel memory, 500 GB 5400RPM SATA hard disk drive (HDD) and a 24 GB solid state drive (SSD) for storage. Communications come from the 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED LAN and the handy Bluetooth 4.0 + HS connection. Other features will include the built in HD web camera, Secure Digital (SD) card reader, super fast USB 3.0 ports, HDMI port with HDCP support, Multi-gesture touchpad and a 4-cell Li-polymer battery (3560 mAh) with up to a four hour battery life.

Acer have priced the Aspire R7 series notebook to start from just under a $1,000!

Source: Laptop Computer Planet

Lenovo shows off its new ThinkPad

David Allen — Tue, 07 May 2013 07:03:37 +0000

If there is only one thing that Lenovo are good at, it has to be design and the new laptops in the ThinkPad range are no exception. There are three models coming out, but in this case we will be looking at the ThinkPad S431, it’s a mid range machine with touch screen display that works perfectly with the Windows 8 operating system. At this early stage, we have little to go on when it comes to specs and features, but basically, the ThinkPad S431 is a fourteen inch laptop, with Intel Core power, 500 GB HDD and a battery pack that should keep going all day long. Now that sounds like a machine designed for the business user, but it will equally serve the student and home user too.

As for the details on this new ThinkPad, the S431 comes with a 14 inch touch screen in a 13 inch frame with LCD display and ultra thin bezels for a smooth look. It is going to be running the latest Windows 8 operating system and will be powered by the latest low power Ivy Bridge version of the Intel 3rd Generation of Core processors. There will be up to 8 GB of DDR3 memory and a 500 GB mechanical hard disk drive (HDD) for storage purposes.

Other features will include the essential Gigabit Ethernet LAN, two fast connecting USB 3.0 ports, Lenovo’s One Link Technology for easy connection with the ThinkPad One Link Dock, a six row back lit keyboard, a 20.5 mm frame and up to nine hours of battery life.

Lenovo say that the fourteen inch ThinkPad S431 will become available in early June 2013 and it will come with a starting price of around $700, which is not bad when you consider that this smart looking laptop with all of the specs that you would expect from a major manufacturer such as Lenovo.

Source: ZDnet

EX.Computer launches the note N 500 A/E 140J

David Allen — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:28:15 +0000

This is the latest edition to the range of eX.Computer laptops they call it the note N 500 A/E 140J, which might be a bit of a mouthful and yet justifiably so as this laptop is fully loaded. Starting from the 14.1 inch display through the Intel Core i5 processor, HD video card and the 128 GB SSD. For the buyer there is only one buzz word these days, ultrabook and that is exactly what the note N 500 A/E 140J is, its thin, light, starts fast and conforms to the rules as laid down by Intel in order to carry the ultrabook branding. All of these for around $700 too, now the really does deserve a closer look.

So, what does this cool note N 500 A/E 140J have to offer the buyer, well we already know about the 14.1 inch screen with HD non-glare LCD display (LED backlight), but what about the other details? Here they are, it is running on either Windows 8 or 7 Home Premium (64-bit) with Service Pack 1 operating system and powered by the Intel Core i5-3337U processor with 1.8 GHz up to 2.7 GHz and a 3 MB L3 cache. There is support from the Intel Express HM76 Chipset and the graphics are provided by the Intel HD graphics 4000 with up to 1664 MB video memory. With up to 4 GB single of PC3-12800 DDR3 SODIMM and 128 GB Serial ATA | mSATA solid state drive (SSD) for storage purposes.

Communications are provided by the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN, Bluetooth V4.0 and the RJ-45 port for 1000 Base-T/100 Base-TX/10 BASE-T Ethernet LAN. Other features include the always handy Multi-card reader, two standard style USB 2.0/1.1 ports, one super fast USB 3.0 port, built in 1.3 mega pixel web camera and the essential D-Sub15 output terminal. As for the size, this laptop measures in at 333 mm (W) x 229.5 mm (D) x 19 mm (H) and weighs in at just 1.6 kilos with the Lithium-ion battery pack installed that EX.Computer say should be good for up to six hours of power. The note N 500 A/E 140J is going to be priced at around $700, which is not bad for such as well equipped laptop.

Source: Tsukumo

Check out the new Zenbook

David Allen — Wed, 01 May 2013 07:02:23 +0000

This is the latest offering from ASUS it’s the Zenbook UX51VZ which is based on the N56V model, but with some clever design and use of SSD’s they have been able to slim it down a notch or two making it very attractive with the shiny aluminium finish. The Zenbook UX51VZ is a cool looking machine with a 15.6 inch screen, using the Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia graphics and running on Windows 8. However, this laptop is going up against Toshiba and the Apple MacBook Pro, so it had better have something more to offer the buyer.

The only way that we can tell if this machine is going to be a player in a very competitive market is by checking out the specs and features. To start with there is the 15.6 inch screen with Anti-Reflective 16:9 1080p display offering a 1920 x 1080 of pixel resolutions. It is running on the latest Windows 8 64-bit operating system and powered by the Intel i7-3612QM Quad Core processor with a 2.10 GHz to 3.10 GHz and 6 MB L3, 22nm, 35W. With support from the Intel Express HM77 Chipset and graphics coming from the NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 2GB (384 CUDA Cores @ 835MHz, 4GHz GDDR5) and the Intel HD 4000 (16 EUs, up to 1100MHz) graphics cards.

There is 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) of DDR3-1600 RAM and there are two 128 GB SanDisk SD5SE2 in RAID 0 solid state drive (SSD) for storage purposes. Communications come from the 802.11n Wi-Fi (Intel Advanced-N 6235), Bluetooth 4.0 (Intel) and the Gigabit Ethernet LAN. Other features include the Headphone/Microphone Jack, Flash Memory Reader (MMC, SDHC), Mini-DisplayPort, Mini-VGA Port, one super fast USB 3.0 port, one USB 3.0 (Powered when Sleeping) port, HDMI out and Realtek ALC275 Stereo Speakers & External Subwoofer.

As for the sizes, this laptop measures up at 380 mm (W) x 254.5 mm (D) x 19.7 mm (H) and weighs in at just 2.06 kilos with the 8-cell 72Wh battery pack installed. ASUS have priced the Zenbook UX51VZ to start at a shade just under $1,900, which is rather on the expensive side when you consider other machines on the market that are offering similar specs.

Source: Anand Tech

Another new laptop from Mouse Computer

David Allen — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:04:53 +0000

The Japan based Mouse Computer are really knocking out some hardware recently and the latest is a cool looking Windows 8 machine that they are calling the LB-T520X2-SH, its part of the Luvbook range and therefore has a good pedigree behind it. However, for now we are focussing on this LB-T520X2-SH model, it is the top of range and therefore comes with some impressive specs and features for a reasonable price when compared to other similar machines in the same market sector.

The LB-T520X2-SH comes with a medium sized 15.6 inch screen with HD Glare LCD display LED backlight and a 1366 × 768 of pixel resolutions. It is going to be running on the latest Windows 8 64 bit operating system and powered by the high end Intel Core i7-3632QM 4 core processor with a 2.20 GHz to 3.20 GHz speed with turbo boost and a maximum 6 MB smart cache. With support for the Intel HM76 Express Chipset and graphics powered by the NVIDIA GeForce GT740M 1 GB graphics card supported with the NVIDIA Optimus technology.

There is up to 16 GB of PC3-12800 DDR3 SODIMM available, a massive 1 TB SerialATAII 5400 rpm (SerialATAII connection) hard disk drive (HDD) and a 128 GB (mSATA connection) solid state drive (SSD) for storage. Communications are handled by the IEEE 802.11 b / g / n wireless LAN, Bluetooth V4.0 + LE compliant module and a 1000 Base-T/100 Base-TX/10 BASE-T (RJ-45) wired LAN. Other features include the built in 2.0 mega pixels web camera, D-Sub & HDMI display ports, two standard style USB 2.0 ports, a single fast connecting USB 3.0 port, High Definition Audio, Multi-Card Reader and Headphone output.

As for the size, this laptop measures in at 374 mm (W) × 252 mm (D) × 14 mm to 26.8 mm (H) and weighs in at hefty 2.4 kilos with the Lithium ion battery installed that Mouse Computer say will offer about 3.5 hours of power. This laptop has already been released in the home market where the model featured has a starting price of around $1,200.

Source [PC Gaming Buzz]

Dospara shows off a new ultrabook

David Allen — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:21:46 +0000

Trust the Japanese based computer maker Dospara to come out with a new machine that is going to turn the ultrabook market upside down! This is the Note Erdes Book ST1, it has all of the qualities required to be called an ultrabook, such as being powered by Intel Core processors, a solid state drive and touch screen display that is ideal for the Windows 8 operating system. but there is more to the Note Erdes Book ST1, not only is this a slim and light machine it’s a convertible ultrabook, so the buyer is going to be getting the best of both worlds with this machine, the practicalities of a laptop and the convenience of a tablet all rolled up into one cool looking machine.

Therefore, we now know that this is going to be a machine with a dual use, but what about the actual features such as the 11.6 inch screen with a glossy full HD LCD 10-point multi-touch enabled display offering a 1920 x 1080 of pixel resolutions. As mentioned earlier it is going to be running on the latest Windows 8 OS and powered by the Intel Core i5-3337U processor with a 1.80 GHz up 2.70 GHz with turbo boost and a 3 MB cache. There is support from the Intel HM77 Express chipset and the video is powered by the Intel HD Graphics 4000 video card with CPU built-in.

With a memory offering 4 GB of PC3-12800 DR3 SO-DIMM up to 8 GB if required and there is a nice sized 128 GB solid state drive (SSD) for storage purposes. Communications are provided by the 10 BASE-T, 100 BASE-TX, 1000 BASE-T Wired LAN and the IEEE 802.11 b / g / n Wireless LAN. Other features include the built in HD web camera, onboard HD sound system, mini HDMI, two fast connecting USB 3.0 ports, headphone output and multi card reader. As for size, it measures up at 302.6 mm (W) x 196.1 mm (D) x 19.2 mm (H) and weighs in at 1.16 kilos with the Lithium-ion battery built that Dospara claim will offer about eight hours or power.

The Note Erdes Book ST1 is available right now with a starting price of around $1,400.

Source [Tech Fresh]

Lenovo shows off the new U310 laptop

David Allen — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:32:21 +0000

There is a battle going on within the laptop sector, it’s not between brands but rather between the netbook and the latest touchscreen laptops. Some say that the netbook is finished because of the rise of these touchscreen laptop sporting 13 inch screens and they could be right. The latest entry into this battle is the cool looking U310 from Lenovo; it’s a 13.3 inch touch screen display machine that comes with an Intel Core i5 processor, HM77 chipset and Graphics 4000 card, while running on the Windows 8 OS.

Even though the U310 has just been announced there are plenty of specs to check out including the 13.3 inch screen with an HD LCD glossy LED backlit display with a 1366 × 768 of pixel resolutions. It is going to be running on the latest Windows 8 (64 bit) operating system and powered by the capable Intel Core i5-3317U processor offering 1.7 GHz with turbo boost 2.6 GHz and a 3 MB cache. There is support from the Mobile Intel HM77 Express Chipset and the video is coming from the Intel HD Graphics 4000 card with CPU built-in.

The internal memory is 4 GB of PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM, 500 GB 5400 rpm serial ATA/2.5 inch hard disk drive (HDD) and a 24 GB solid state drive (SSD) for storage purposes. Communications will be coming from the 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth v4.0 and the 802.11 b / g / n Wireless LAN. Other features will include the built in HD 720p web camera, HDMI port, a single standard USB 2.0 port, two superfast USB 3.0 ports, RJ-45 (LAN) and a 2 in 1 media card reader.

As for the size of this laptop, it measures in at 333 mm (W) x 225 mm (D) x 18 mm (H) and weighs in at just 1.68 kilos with the 3-cell Li-Ion battery system installed that Lenovo claim should provide the user with up to 5.3 hours power. Unfortunately because this laptop is so new, Lenovo have not been able to provide a price or even details of availability yet, but we know it’s on the way and should be up for sale within a few months or so.

Source: Lenovo

Inhon offers the slim Blade 13 Carbon laptop

David Allen — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:27:19 +0000

It is probably safe to say that not many people would have heard of the computer brand Inhon, but that is all about to change because the Taiwan based computer maker has just released details for the Blade 13 Carbon laptop it weighs in at just 1.9 pounds and is an amazing 10.7 mm thick! Before the launch of the Blade 13 it was the Lavie X by NEC that claimed to be the thinnest laptop in the world at just 12.8 mm, but the Blade 13 beats that by a massive 2 mm and yet this wafer thin laptop still manages to boast some serious specs too, which is just crazy when you think of the size of it.

The Blade 13 comes with a smart thirteen inch screen that offers a 1080p display with a 1600 x 900 of pixel resolutions. It will be running on the latest Microsoft Windows 8 operating system and there is a choice of processor from the Intel Core i5 or Core i7 CPU range. Other features include the 4 GB of RAM memory and a choice from either a 128 GB or a 256 GB solid state drive (SSD) for storage purposes.

That is all of the details that are available at the moment, but the question that is going to be on everyone’s lips, will be just how slim can a laptop go or is 10 mm the limit? Maybe we will have to wait for the next generation laptops to see, but less than 10 mm is a very small space to house all of that hardware required to make a decent laptop.

Once this slim laptop goes on sale buyers can expect to be forking out around $1,400 for it when it is launched in June. But when you consider the specs and features available that is probably a fair price to pay for it, if you can get your hands on one outside of Taiwan.

Source: Engadget

Dell launches the Latitude 3330 for the classroom

David Allen — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:30:26 +0000

The computer maker Dell has been thinking about the cost of buying a new laptop especially for schools and as such have come up with the Latitude 3330, this is actually an ultra book with a 13.3 inch display, choice of Intel processors and a reasonable 128 GB SSD. However, the main attraction will be the price, it starts from $420 for the base model and therefore is ideal for schools and small businesses too because the Latitude 3330 offers great value for money. Because this laptop is yet to be released the full details are not actually known, but this is what we do know. The Latitude 3330 comes with a nice sized 13.3 inch screen with HD Anti-Glare LCD display features offering a 1366 x 768 of pixel resolutions.

The buyer can choose from a wide range of Intel Core i3, i5 and Celeron processors. There is a basic 2 GB of DDR3L RAM memory available and a 128 GB solid state drive (SSD) for storage purposes. Communications are covered the wireless LAN and mobile broadband option, which have the manageable in-band with wake-on-LAN available. Other features include the integrated microphone and HD web camera, VGA & full size HDMI display ports, two fast connecting USB 3.0 ports with optional USB docking and there is a smart looking anodized aluminium LCD back.

This machine is thin at just 21 mm and light too weighing in at just 3.43 lbs (1.55 kilos) with the swappable battery pack installed that Dell say should be good for up to ten hours of battery life. Expect to see the Latitude available sometime before the end of this month, Dell have competitively priced this machine to start from $420, but as ever with Dell that is for the basic unit any additions or optional extras will push the final price up. Even so, the Latitude 3330 represents great value for schools.

Source [Engadget]