Acer is going to release the Aspire One, a low-cost 8.9-inch notebook based on the Intel Atom processor, in Q3 2008. The Aspire One will start at $379 in North America. The ultraportable weighs “a little more than two pounds” and includes 512MB or 1GB of RAM memory, a NAND flash storage module of 8GB or an 80GB hard drive, and a 5-in-1 media card reader. The 8.9″ display in the Acer Aspire One has a resolution of 1024-by-600 pixels and LED backlight. The company did not published detailed specifications of the system. However, a forum post at NotebookReview.com says the One also includes a a built-in web camera, 95% full size keyboard, touchpad, 802.11b/g wireless module, Ethernet LAN port, three USB ports, a VGA output, and SD card slot. Acer’s mini-notebook runs Linpus Linux Lite or Windows XP Home operating system.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Acer Aspire One Mini low cost Notebook
OCZ DIY 15.4″ Barebone Notebook Available for Purchase
OCZ Technology Group’s Do-It-Yourself (DIY) OCZNBIAS15DIYA 15.4-inch barebone gaming notebook is now available for purchase in the United States. OCZ DIY program allows customers to purchase an unconfigured barebone notebook and customize is to their needs with the help of OCZ’s guides and direct support. Users can select operating system, processor, memory, and hard drive or solid state drive of choice. The DIY system listed at Buy.com is based on Intel’s PM965 chipset paired with the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 512MB video card. It supports, but does not include, Intel Core 2 Duo processors, up to 4GB of DDR2-667 memory, and 2.5-inch Serial ATA HDDs and SSDs. The OCZNBIAS15DIYA is priced at $669.99 after $50.00 mail-in rebate.
MSI Announces AMD Puma-Based Laptop Lineup
MSI has announced its new notebook lineup based on the AMD Puma Mobility Platform and Turion 64 X2 Ultra processors. The Puma-powered models include the MSI GX630 and GT735 gaming laptops, PX211, PX210, and PR311 business class models, as well as EX300 and EX630 entertainment notebooks. MSI says the G-Series laptops will include the Turbo button for changing between performance and power-saving modes. PC maker also noted that some of the introduced notebooks will include an HDMI output.
Compaq Presario CQ50Z
Hewlett-Packard unveiled this week details of the Compaq Presario CQ50Z 15.4-inch notebook PC, aimed at budget-minded customers. The CQ50Z will be configurable with AMD Athlon and AMD Sempron processors, up to 2GB of system memory, and up to 250GB of hard drive storage. It comes with a DVD burner. The notebook’s 15.4″ 1280-by-800 widescreen display is managed by the NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G graphics. The HP Compaq Presario CQ50Z also includes an optional web camera, Altec Lansing stereo speakers, 802.11b/g wireless connection, 56k modem, Ethernet LAN, three USB ports, an ExpressCard slot, optional 5-in-1 media card reader, and VGA output. The laptop weighs around 6.95 pounds and will be offered with Windows Vista Basic and Vista Home Premium operating system. HP’s Presario CQ50 Series notebook PCs start at $499 and will be available later this month. The company will also offer the CQ40 and CQ45 14.1-inch laptops. The CQ45 is a higher-end model with a built-in TV tuner and optional Blu-ray optical drive. There is no word on availability and pricing for the CQ40 and CQ45.
HP Pavilion tx2500z
The new HP Pavilion tx2500z tablet PC is now available for purchase, bringing AMD's Puma mobile platform to the forefront. Features include :-
Prices start from $1,049 upwards.
Dell E and E Slim laptops
the Inspiron Mini is not the only Eee PC-beater from the house of Dell; the company is also planning a new E-Series of laptops that can compete directly with Eee-type of machines. The E series is a 8.9" mini laptop that will take on Eee 900, while its bigger sibling E Slim (12.1") will take on the mightier Apple MacBook Air. Like Inspiron Mini, the E series is designed for emerging market, and will be good buy for youths and mobile professionals.
The E series is a kick-ass machine for travelers who are looking for "mini" companion. Its based on Intel's Diamondville processor (1.6GHz) and offers 1GB RAM, 16GB flash storage, and 0.3 megapixel webcam. As for connectivity, it supports 802.11g wireless, Bluetooth, WWAN, and WiMax. The laptop offers approx five hours of battery juice and comes pre-loaded with Windows XP / Linux operating system.
Its elder sibling, the 12.1-inch E Slim, is based on Intel Silverthorne (1.3-/1.6 GHz) processor. It offers 1GB RAM, 8GB flash storage, 40GB HDD, and same other specs as its younger sibling. On the upped-end, the firm approximates its battery life at 9 hours.
The E and E Slim will come in August with pricing for E starting at only $299, making it very attractive to potential mini-notebook buyers. So if you're planning to buy an Eee or MSI Wind, you better wait for sometime.
Toshiba Qosmio X305 Laptop
I'm not too sure why gaming laptops do as well as they do - after all, it isn't exactly that portable considering you had best be near a power outlet somewhere if you happen to get a marathon gaming session in. The Toshiba Qosmio X305 gaming laptop is the latest model to join the fray, featuring the following mouth-watering specifications :-
* 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX with turbo cache VRAM
* Intel 3GHz dual core processor
* Dual high-speed 7200RPM hard drives of 200GB (total of 400GB)
* Up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM
* 17" WSXGA+ (1,680 x 1,050 resolution) LCD monitor
* S/P DIF and REGZA link HDMI ports
* Harmon Kardon stereo speaker system with subwoofer
The Toshiba Qosmio X305 is cued for a July 14th launch.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Xentex dual-screen folding laptop on eBay
If you’re looking for a laptop that nobody else will have - and that will interest everybody - ignore the MacBook Air, any Tablet PC or even Alienware’s super-strength gaming notebooks. Instead, stick a bid in for this Xentex prototype currently up on eBay: at first glance it looks like it should be a mockup, but this is actually a real, working laptop, it just so happens to be one with a folding chassis and twin swivelling screens. The screens are in fact two 13.3-inch panels, and they can be independently rotated so that people can view them from each side.
Friday, May 23, 2008
ASUS Eee Domination
ASUS isn't being shy about its plan for global Eee domination, and it sounds like the company is exploring expanding beyond the laptop and desktop form factors we've already seen. Speaking to Current.com.au, ASUS Australia retail manager Emmanuele Silanesu said that ASUS's Eee group is "obviously looking at other form factors rather than just a clamshell," but wouldn't confirm anything -- and just to make things even hazier, Silanesu said that a forthcoming touchscreen machine from ASUS might not carry the Eee branding. That's just about as vague as it gets, but we're in agreement with UMPC Portal that ASUS has plenty of low-power, low-cost UMPCs on the shelf (like the R2E pictured above) that could easily be made over to fit with the Eee line. We'll see when we see -- Silanesu hinted that something was due to appear at Computex in June.
Hypersonic Avenger AG2 notebook
Hypersonic PC has announced the Avenger AG2 notebook, a 12.1-inch ultraportable based on Intel’s Centrino technology. The Avenger AG2 is available in five colors: black, white, blue, pink and yellow. It can be configured with an 45nm Intel “Penryn” T8100, T8300, or T9300 processor, up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, and up to 250GB hard drive. Optionally, customers can choose a 64GB solid state drive instead of the HDD. This sub-notebook has a built-in optical drive. The laptop’s 12.1″ widescreen 1280×800 display is managed by the Intel GMA X3100 integrated GPU.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Asus-Lamborghini VX3
Asus unveiled its Asus-Lamborghini VX3 Notebook in India. This limited edition range is developed keeping in mind the aesthetics and performance of the Lamborghini race car.
The VX3 carries all the distinguished traits of the ASUS-Lamborghini VX notebook series. The 12.1” wide-screened notebook is based on Intel’s next generation Penryn-based Core 2 Duo CPU and manufactured using the 45-nanometer process.
It is available in the signature colors of Lamborghini, yellow and black. It has a built-in high-resolution webcam on top of the screen that complements a sapphire crystal panel which is further complemented by the titanium alloy hinge backbone. The laptop comes with leather-bound palm rest.
The Asus Lamborghini VX3 will retail in India for steep Rs. 2,00,000/-
Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Xi2550
Fujitsu Siemens' new notebook is the Amilo Xi2550 that claims to "present entertainment without constraint". Inside, you'll find the following specifications to back up such a claim.
With a 17" display, this will surely run out of juice pretty fast, especially when you pop in Blu-ray discs or DVDs. For long haul trips where readily available power outlets are uncertain, I would prefer to rely on something with a longer lasting battery life like the iPod.The Amilo Xi2550 will retail from 1500 Euros upwards.
Aspire Gemstone Blue notebooks from Acer
The Aspire Gemstone Blue notebooks from Acer are starting to ship in the US via authorized resellers and selected retailers. Acer certainly took their time, considering how these notebooks were unveiled back in March this year. The Gemstone Blue line are touted to be the first 18.4" and 16" notebooks in the market with true High Definition cinematic capabilities. The Acer Aspire 8920 and Aspire 6920 will retail for $1,299 and $849 upwards, respectively, depending on the innards you choose. Each purchase will come with a one-year parts and labor warranty. Specifications for both notebooks are available after the jump.
Aspire 8920
* Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9500
* Mobile Intel® PM965 Express chipset
* 1 or 2 hard disk drive, up to 320GB each
* Integrated Blu-ray Disc drive or 8X DVD Super Multi double-layer drive
* 18.4-inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution Acer CineCrystal display
* Discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® 9650M GS or NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS
* 6-in-1 card reader
* Express Card™/54 slot, HDMI port with HDCP support
* 802.11a/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth®, gigabit LAN, V.92 modem, integrated webcam
Aspire 6920
* Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9500
* Mobile Intel® PM965 Express chipset
* Hard disk drive up to 320GB
* Integrated Blu-ray Disc drive or 8X DVD Super Multi double-layer drive
* 16-inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution Acer CineCrystal display
* Discrete NVIDIA® GeForce 9500M GS
* 6-in-1 card reader
* Express Card™/54 slot, HDMI port with HDCP support
* 802.11a/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth®, gigabit LAN, V.92 modem, integrated webcam
Friday, May 2, 2008
Alienware Area-51 m17x
It's kind of chunky, but this thing packs it all in. Confidently called "the most powerful notebook ever created," the Alienware Area-51 m17x ($TBA) features Intel Core 2 Duo Extreme processors, an NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTX graphics card, three hard drives with SmartBay, an LED-illuminated keyboard, and 1080p video and HD audio support. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or mobile porn producer, this workhorse has you covered.
BenQ Atom-Based Mid
ook at BenQ’s upcoming UMPC called the mid. It has an Intel Atom processor (the base 800MHz model), 512MB of RAM, a 4GB SSD hard drive, HSPDA support along with wifi and bluetooth. The UMPC will also feature a “G-Senser” for “direct touch and free movement to surf on internet,” voice activation, and optional GPS. No word on the price or availability of the mid at this time.
MSI Wind Laptop
MSI will be releasing a new laptop calleWind comes with an XP system, LED-backlit, 8.9- and 10-inch 1,024 x 600 displays, 80GB, 2.5-inch hard disk, as well as a superior keyboard and battery life. No word on the price or availability, but it is said to perhaps release in June for a range of $470-$1,099
Medion Akoya Mini Notebook
here is a new Eee-PC competitor which is powered with a new Atom CPU. The Akoya Mini from Medion is a 10 inch small notebook which is powered by Intel’s Atom processor, on-board Linux, 1GB RAM, two USB 2.0 ports, a memory card slot, VGA out, and a 1.3MP webcam. This UMPC will be released in Europe soon for €399.
Genius M609 and M712 Pen Tablets
Genius will be dropping two new pen tablets called the G-Pen M712 and M609. Both featuring Vista / Mac-compatible software, 4,000 LPI resolutions, rolling pads at the top for scrolling, zooming and adjusting volume. The M609 features a display of 9- x 5.5-inches (wide) / 7.25- x 5.5-inches (standard) 26 hot keys in comparison to the M712 featuring a display of 12- x 7.25-inches (wide) / 9.5- x 7.25-inches (standard) and 34 hot keys. Both should be dropping soon for $195 and $249
HP Pavilion dv3000
HP its Pavilion dv3000 notebook that features a 13.3" display and comes with the following features :-
* Based on Intel Centrino technology
* A wide range of Intel Core 2 Duo processors
* NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS 256MB video card
* WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
* Ethernet LAN port
* 56k modem (!)
* ExpressCard slot
* 5-in-1 memory card slot
* Fingerprint reader
* Integrated webcam
This Vista-powered notebook will be available in Asia coming May, retailing from $1,399 upwards depending on your system configuration.