by Johan on October 9, 2007

Here is a video of the Butterfly UMPC or Samsung SPH-9200 that was shot at GITEX 2007 in Dubai. This new UMPC is based on the VIA Ultra Mobility Platform with a VIA C7-M processor, and sports WiFi, WiBro, and HSDPA for connectivity. The gadget also features a folding keyboard that looks nice.
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Sharp has decided to release their new Mebius notebook PC in the Japanese market. This desktop replacement comes loaded with 1-Seg tuner, 1,280 x 800(WXGA) screen and UV coated body. This 14.1-inch laptop is available in two versions(PC-CW60V/CW50V), and they are available in end of October and November respectively. Pricing info is still unknown.
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The new Dell XPS M1530 specs has been leaked. This desktop replacement will be released in early November. Here is a list of specs.
- 15.40-inch display (CCFL up to 1680 x 1050, LED up to 1440 x 900)
- Core 2 Duo options from 1.5GHz (T5250) up to 2.6GHz (T7800)
- Crestline GM/PM 965 chipset with up to 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
- GeForce 8400M or 8600M GS options (up to 256MB)
- Slot-loading Blu-ray / 8x DVD±RW
- Options for 802.11a/b/g/n, WWAN, Bluetooth
- HDMI, VGA, 1394, ExpressCard, (3) USB 2.0, Ethernet, fingerprint reader, media reader
- 2.0MP (with CCFL) or 300k (with LED) cameras
- Weights about 4 pounds
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Laptop Magazine has a comprehensive review of the Fujitsu LifeBook E8410 notebook. It is specially designed for the professional on the go. The desktop replacement is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a shock-resistant 100GB hard drive and Nvidia graphics and is priced at $1,849. The laptop also offers a 15.4″ widescreen display with a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution and four shortcut buttons, and 1 GB of RAM. Here is a verdict.
Although it’s a bit on the heavy side, the Fujitsu LifeBook E8410 is a fine choice for business users looking for a powerful dual-core machine that combines power and performance into an attractive, reasonably priced package. However, once you add in the cost for a sharper display and the RAM needed to future-proof your purchase, the E8410 looks like less of a bargain.
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by Johan on September 28, 2007

Panasonic adds four new models to its Thoughbook rugged laptop PC series. The new laptops adopt the Intel “Santa Rosa†platform and enhanced protection from drops and spills. Dubbed as the CF-T7, CF-W7, CF-Y7, and the CF-R7, these new desktop replacements can survive a fall from 76 centimeters high. No word on pricing yet.
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by Johan on September 27, 2007

Hewlett-Packard comes back with a new notebook PC in Voodoo line up with the latest Intel Core 2 Extreme processor. The 15.4-inch ENVY M:152 adopts Santa Rosa platform, Core 2 Extreme X7800 processor, up to 4GB RAM, 1680 x 1050 resolution, Nvidia GeForce 8600GT graphics card with 512MB memory, expandable hard drive and dual layer DVD burner. The laptop even features a TV Tuner, 2.0MP webcam, microphone, Bluetooth, fingerprint reader, and a/g/n wireless. The Hewlett-Packard ENVY M:152 retails for around $3300.
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by Johan on September 27, 2007

Toshiba has added its Satellite P205D laptop series with two new models. Dubbed as the Satellite P205D-S7479 and P205D-S7438, these desktop replacements are based on AMD processor. The Satellite P205D-S7479 comes with latest ATI graphics while the Satellite P205D-S7438 is a value-for-money product.
The high-end laptop is powered by 2.2GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-64 processor, up to 4GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 1440×900 resolution, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 graphics card with 256MB memory, a/g/n wireless, webcam, microphone, and Windows Vista operating system. Meanwhile, the Satellite P205D-S7438 comes with similar specifications except 1.9GHz Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 processor, 160GB hard drive, and ATI Radeon Xpress X1200M. Both laptops are now available for $1,350 and $850 respectively.
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Sony will release a new line of Vaio AR series laptops with options for Blu-ray and CableCard. The $1,700 Vaio AR630E offers the Blu-ray drive, while the $2,400 Vaio AR660U features the CablecCard, and the $3,300 Vaio AR690U does both. These new laptops are also powered by Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 or T7500 processors, and Vista Home or Ultimate. Other features include a 1.3MP webcam, 1440 x 900 or 1920 x 1200 17-inch display, 8400M GT and 8600M GT NVIDIA video graphic, dual 160GB SATA HDDs and HDMI out. All three models should be available around the 2nd of October, 2007.
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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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