Acer has recently updated its notebook line with the Aspire 7720G and the 2920, and the Ferrari 1100. The top-end 7720G is a $3,000 laptop with a 17-inch screen, ATI Mobility Radeon HD2300 graphics card, and running a 2.2GHz Santa Rosa chip. The Aspire 2920 is a 12.1-inch model, featuring Core 2 Duo CPUs, and Intel GMA X310 graphics. The last one is the Ferrari 1100, featuring another 12.1-inch screen, a 2.3GHz Turion 64 X2 TL-66 processor, LED backlighting, and the usual Ferrari styling.
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by Johan on September 21, 2007
9to5mac has reported that Apple is ready to update its Macbook with a new enclosure. The new enclosures come in both Black and Silver aluminum variants and “considerably slimmer” than the current MacBook and a bit slimmer than the current MacBook Pros. The enclosures are also have a thinner border around the LCDs, and the keyboards resemble the new Bluetooth keyboard. In addition, the MacBook was last updated on May 15, 2007.
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by Johan on September 20, 2007
No one can deny that Alienware computers and notebooks are always at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. The firm is now releasing the first notebooks that come with massive 320GB hard drives, with the Area 51 m1550 for the 15.4 inch segment and the Aurora m9700 and Area 51 m9750 for the 17 inch segment. The 17 inch laptops feature dual bays which enables you to install another 320GB hard drive, bringing the total to a huge 640GB. Pricing for the Aurora m9700 begin from $1,599 upwards.
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by Johan on September 18, 2007
Here is the Sony VAIO Zoom concept that features a touch-sensitive keypad, as well as a holographic glass screen.
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by Johan on September 15, 2007
NEC unveiled the powerful 17-inch pro-media NEC VERSA P9110 notebook, which is ideal for sophisticated AV home entertainment demand and graphic intensive business users with impressive features to keep up with the high definition (HD) trend. The laptop comes equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Vista Home Premium / Ultimate, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, between 160GB and 250GB of hard drive space, 7.1-channel audio, NVIDIA’s GeForce 8400M GS, a 56k modem for connecting up in dire situations, and a built-in mic. Furthermore, you will get a dual-layer DVD burner, gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, an ExpressCard slot, three USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire connector, VGA / HDMI outputs, a four-in-one multicard reader, 1.3MP shooter, WXGA+ widescreen panel, and a built-in “subwoofer” to compliment the four speakers. NEC VERSA P9110 series will be available in all local NEC authorized retail outlets at the end of September 2007.
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by Johan on September 12, 2007
Sony has recently introduced another update to its BX Series, which adopts Santa Rosa platform.The BX51 comes jam packed with a 15.4-inch 1280 x 800 “X-black” display, a 2GHz T7250 Core 2 Duo, 2GB of RAM, a 120GB hard drive, and the usual range of Santa Rosa-related features. You will also be able to get your choice of Windows XP Professional, which comes standard on the VGN-BX51XP model, or Windows Vista Business, which comes pre-installed on the VGN-BX51VN model. Additionally, the Sony VGN-BX51VN also adds built-in Bluetooth, a 1.3MP “Motion Eye” webcam, and a larger 160GB hard drive. These laptops will be available in Europe by the end of the month for around $1,600 to $1,880 depending on the configuration.
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by Johan on September 11, 2007
The new Epson Endeavor laptop comes jam packed with 15.4-inch LCD screen, 2.6GHz Core 2 Duo T7800 processor, along with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 or Mobility FireGL V5600 graphics, Intel Turbo Memory, a max 2GB of RAM, and a 250GB hard drive. You can also get your choice of WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) or WXGA+ (1,440 x 900) displays, and your choice of Windows XP or Vista operating system. The laptop will be available soon in Japan for between $1,300 to $2,000.
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by Johan on September 10, 2007
OQO has upgraded the Model 02 Ultra UMPC with a speedy 1.6GHz processor and the choice between a 120GB hard drive or a 32GB SSD. The WWAN in the Model 02 Ultra has also been upgraded to 1.4Mbps EV-DO Rev, and all this despite the entry level price drop to $1,299 from $1,499. This updated 02 are currently on sale in the UK from resellers like Expansys.
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LG has introduced its new XNOTE E200 notebook PC in the Korea market. The laptop comes jam packed with a 12 inch LCD screen, Intel Core 2 Duo processor and hybrid hard disk drive that supports improved program running and booting speed. It also adopts 1GB memory, 120GB hard disk (hybrid 256MB), ATI Radeon X1250 graphic card, 1.3MP Smart Cam, three USB ports and HDMI port. The LG XNOTE E200 Series laptop retails between $1,490 and $1600. No word on the availability so far.
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by Johan on September 9, 2007
Mouse Computer Japan (MCJ) comes back with a new laptop which is powered by 2 or 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor. Known as the m-Book P550, this laptop has a 15.4 inch monitor rocking a 1280×800 WXGA resolution and a GeForce 8600GS. This notebook PC also adopts 1GB RAM, DVD burner, a/b/g WiFi and 1GB of ReadyBoost. The m-Book P550 retails for between $1,220 to $1,500.
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