Wednesday, August 12, 2009
There’s also up to 320GB of 5,400rpm HDD storage, an integrated DVD burner, Intel X4500 graphics and a 1,366 x 768 AntiGlare display. Connectivity includes a choice of WiFi b/g/n or b/g, ethernet, VGA, HDMI, three USB ports and audio in/out.The standard battery is a 6-cell pack, though we’re not sure what sort of runtime you could expect from that yet. Shipping is expected to begin “in more than 4 weeks” so there’s some wait, but if you’ve between $799 and $899 burning a hole in your pocket and an insatiable demand for a Lenovo CULV ultraportable then the IdeaPad U450p could be for you.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
MSI X-Slim X600 gets reviewed: decent GPU and super-skinny chassis
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The X600’s dimensions can’t be ignored, and that’s partly down to shedding an internal DVD burner in favor of an external one, and partly thanks to MSI’s using an Intel 1.4GHz Core 2 Solo SU3500 ULV processor that requires less in the way of cooling. Of course, the payoff to that is reduced performance, significantly below that of traditional 15-inch notebooks, but the graphics – from the ATI Radeon HD 4330 GPU – put in a reasonable performance, squeezing 25fps from Far Cry 2 at 1,024 x 768 resolution.For $799 LaptopMag are quietly impressed by the X600. You’re choosing size and portability over performance or multimedia capabilities – for the same money you can get a Sony VAIO NW with integrated Blu-ray drive – but it certainly doesn’t disappoint like the X340 has.
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Still, the 1810T gets credit for its large keyboard and slim chassis – which ranges from 22mm to 30mm thick – though the trackpad was on the small side. It’s also a fingerprint magnet, with both the gloss red and gloss blue machines picking up prints with gusto.
Actual sales of the Timeline 1810T aren’t expected to kick off in Europe until mid-August, with the ultraportable priced at €499 ($717). Standard configuration is Intel’s 1.4GHz ULV SU3500 processor, GMA 4500MHD graphics and a 6-cell battery promising up to 8hrs runtime.
There’s also standard WiFi a/g/n, Bluetooth, gigabit ethernet and GPS, together with optional HSDPA. A standard DVD burner, PC card slot, fingerprint scanner and TPM security module round out the main specifications, and Stealth suggest you’ll see up to 6hrs runtime from the standard 7,800mAh battery.The whole thing weighs a not-inconsiderable 9.04lbs and measures a chunky 9.96 x 13.54 x 2.31 inches. The Stealth NW-2000 is available to order now, priced from $4,895.
Friday, June 12, 2009
The X600 might have a full keyboard and separate numeric keypad, but it also comes in at just 25mm thick. Inside there’s up to 4GB of RAM, up to 500GB hard-drive, a choice of processors from Intel’s CULV range (topping out at the 1.4GHz Core 2 Solo SU3500) and ATI Radeon Mobility HD 4330 graphics with 512MB video memory.There’s also a 6-cell battery, four speakers, VGA, HDMI, three USB, ethernet and audio in/out connectivity, WiFi a/b/g/n and, model depending, Bluetooth. The 720p-capable display runs at 1366 x 768. When it arrives in Italy later this month, the MSI X-Slim X600 will be priced between €799 ($1,123) and €949 ($1,334). Full details of the four models available at launch after the unboxing video.
Three is supplied fully-assembled, and in its most basic form has two 6.7-inch wheels with twin 120 rpm motors. They’re apparently faster than any RoBe:Do have used before, and are powered by either 8 or 16 rechargeable NiMH 9.6V batteries.
Into the system you can plug an optional three-sensor digital IR navigation array, for autonomous control, or any number of USB sensors, webcams, I/O controllers and other gadgets to adapt the platform. C, C++, C#, Flash AS3, Java, .NET, Python, VBScript and Visual Basic are all supported, among others, and you can use a Linux, Mac or Windows based notebook or netbook.
The RoBe:Do Three is available to order now, priced from $439 ($399 as an introductory offer); the navigation array is a $79 option, while the batteries are priced at $34 or $44 for the 8 or 16 packs respectively.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Most people are concerned about the safety and security of their electronics items, so it makes sense that Kensington has released the MicroSaver DS Keyed Ultra-Thin Notebook Lock to help you make sure your sensitive files are kept under wraps.
But this thing is super sleek and not bulky like many other versions. It’s still strong, however and uses a disk-style keyed locking mechanism. You just attach the lock to the security slot that most notebooks have.
Included with the lock is a rubber tie, letting you keep the cord tucked away when not in use. You can get the MicroSaver DS Keyed Ultra-Thin Notebook Lock now for $54.99.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
We have something of a soft-spot for HP’s Pavilion dv2 ultraportable, the 12.1-inch AMD-powered notebook we played with back in April. Managing to find space for a capacious 500GB hard-drive, 4GB of RAM and a 512MB ATI discrete graphics card, the only potential downside is the ULV processor.Now HP are preparing at least two new versions of the notebook, together with a new color option. Of interest to anybody who found the Yukon CPU of the original dv2 underpowered, AMD’s dual-core Congo and full Athlon X2 processors are set to hit the notebook; there’s also a white version planned.
The white model keeps the black screen surround - seemingly to prevent eye-strain - but swaps the lower half of the notebook for a glossy white plastic. It looks to work quite well with the silver trim strips, but we find ourselves wondering how it might look after a few months of finger grease and scratches.
No word on pricing or specific availability for any of the new dv2 versions
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
The 13-inch and 16-inch versions of this notebook now come with a Merlot Red color option. This is definitely a flashy upgrade from the single color choice of black prior to this new announcement.It doesn’t cost any extra to have your notebook come in red. The color is distributed primarily on the lid, which is red, but the area near the hinge is also adorned in red leather to make for an interesting accent. You can get this slightly snazzier Dell Studio XPS notebook now.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
MSI has let the cat out of the bag, and it's only 14" across. For a full list of specs, read on.
The resolution is hardly groundbreaking at 1280x800, but that should be fine for most games. There is also an optional Blu-ray player for watching movies, though again, you won't get close to full HD.
Other specs include an integrated webcam, 802.11b/g/n, HDMI, VGA, eSATA/USB to go along with 2 regular USBs, a card reader, and an ExpressCard. It weighs in fairly light at 4.8lbs with a 6-cell battery and has a special "Color Film Print" finish for "more texture and brightness".
MSI has packaged it's own "Turbo Drive Engine" tech for overclocking when the laptop is plugged in, which should help with gaming. The machine will run Vista Home Premium, and there's no word yet on pricing or availability.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
MSI announced at the CeBIT 2009 its new Classic Value Series notebooks, starting with CX700, CX600, and CR400. The CX700 and CX600 gets an ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330 dedicated graphic card with 512MB RAM while the CR400 is equipped with a NVIDIA GeForce 8200MG. They have DVD burners and integrated 4-in-1 card readers.
MSI CX700, CX600, and CR400 has respectively a 17.3-inch, 16-inch, and 14-inch 16:9 widescreen LCD display. They have an integrated 1.3 Megapixel webcam and microphone.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Gateway launches the new P-7808u FX notebook PC, which is now available from J&R. Powered by an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 2GHz processor and a NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS with 1GB RAM, the P-7808u FX is perfect for gaming.This new laptop has 4GB RAM, a 500GB hard drivemag-glass_10x10 Laptop : Gateway P-7808u FX Notebook PC, a DVDSuperMulti DL burner, a 17-inch 1440×900 LCD display and a 1.3 Megapixel webcam. P-7808u FX supports Ethernet, Bluetooth and WiFi 802.11a/g/n connecitivity. It has a 5-in-1 card reader and an ExpressCard slot.
The Gateway P-7808u FX is priced at $1,699.99.
MSI presents new G series and E series gaming notebooks at the CeBit 2009. First of all, the GX622 and GX733 of the GX line. MSI doesn’t any technical details of these two laptops but we do know that they have a brushed aluminum finish on the chassis and red accents around the edges. We can expect them to pack Core 2 Duo processor.
Next are the GT628 and GT725 of the GT line. Powered by Intel’s Core 2 Duo processor, MSI GT628 has a NVidia Geforce GTS 160M graphics card with 1GB of video RAM, while the GT725 gets an ATi Mobility Radeon HD 4850 with 512MB memory. The former has a 15.4-inch display and the latter has a 17-inch LCD screen.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
MSI presents the GT725 gaming machine, which is the first gaming laptop to have ATi Radeon HD4850 graphics card. Powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo P9500 2.53GHz processor, MSI GT725 has up to 4GB of RAM, 320GB hard drive, a 17-inch WUXGA Anti-Glare LCD display and a Blu-ray drive,
The GT725 supports WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetoothmag-glass_10x10 Laptop : MSI GT725 Gaming Notebook with ATi Radeon HD4850 2.0, Ethernet connectivity. It has a 2 Megapixel webcam, a 4-in-1 card reader, an eSATA/USB combo port and an HDMI port. Bundled with a 9-cell battery, MSI GT725 includes ECO Engine Management function for better energy efficiency.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
MSI launches in Japan the new PX600 Prestige Leather notebook in Japan. The PX600 Leather is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz processor, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, a 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS graphic card and a 500GB SATA hard drive.MSI’s PX600 comes with a 15.4-inch 1680×1050 LCD display. It supports WiFi 802.11a/g/n, Bluetooth and comes with a DVD burner, a 2 Megapixel webcam and a 4-in-1 card reader. You can find an HDMI output, three USB 2.0, an eSATA and an IEEE1394 ports.
The MSI PX600 Prestige Leather has a leather cover and comes bundled with a 4GB USB Flash drive.
Friday, March 06, 2009
Asus presents the P30 and P80 business notebook PCs at the Cebit 2009. Both laptops has outstanding power efficiency offering over 12 hours of battery life. They feature the HDD ShockShield Protection, AI Pre-Boot Finger Logon for better security, AI Secure Delete function and Anti-theft technology.
The P30 is a ultraportable laptop with less than 1-inch in thickness and 3.3lbs in weight while the P80 will come with a Hot-Swap Module Bay. Specs have not been mentions.
Asus P30 and P80 will only available in Taiwan, China, Germany, Italy, France, Australia, and New Zealand markets.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
The new Satellite Pro S300-EZ1511 business notebook model for $529 at Toshiba Direct. The 15.4-inch (1280×800) laptop features the Intel Pentium T3400 processor running at 2.1GHz, GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 120GB hard drive, and a DVD burner. Other features include 802.11 b/g wireless LAN, Gigabit Ethernet, a 56k modem, three USB ports, an eSATA/USB combo port, PC Card slot, DVI-D video output, Firewire, 6-in-1 media card reader, and Serial port.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Toshiba updates its dynabook Qosmio WXW laptop for the Japan market. The new Qosmio WXW packs GeForce graphics and SSD for storage.
We can expect two lines, the Qosmio WXW/79GW and Qosmio WXW/77GW. The Qosmio WXW/79GW is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 2.53GHz processor and a NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTX graphics with 1GB of memory, while the Qosmio WXW/77GW sports a Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz processor and a 512MB GeForce 9700M GTS.
Both models have 2GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, DVD+/-RW burner, a 17-inch WSXGA+ LCD display, WiFi 802.11b/g/n and an eSATA port.
A specific model of Qosmio WXW/79GW line, the PAWW79GLN20W comes with 128GB SSD in addition to the 160GB hard drive.
