iBuyPower has launched the Battalion 101 M865TU, which is touted as the fastest 15-inch notebook in the world today. The Battalion has an nVidia GeForce GTX 260M with 1GB of RAM that is capable of rendering modern games smoothly. The laptop can also be customized with up to a 2.93GHz Core 2 Duo CPU and multiple solid-state drive options, with the fastest being Intel’s 80GB X25-M. The base model comes with a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo CPU, a 2GB of RAM, a 250GB hard disk and a DVD burning. You can purchase the iBuyPower Battalion 101 M865TU for $1,499 upwards, depending on the specs. [Electronista via Laptop Notebook News]
Sony will release its VAIO VGN-P50 ultra-compact entry-level laptop in the Japanese market on June 6th, 2009. This Windows XP-powered laptop measures 245mm x 120mm x 19.8mm and weighing at 626grams. It has an 8-inch ultra wide LCD screen with a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 processor, a 1GB RAM, a 80GB HDD, and Intel’s US15W chipset. Other features include a couple of USB 2.0 slots, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, multi-card reader and four hours of battery life. The Sony VAIO VGN-P50 is priced at around 85,000 Yen ($890). [AVING via Laptop Notebook News]
That’s right! PC-KouBou today introduced the Lesance BTO CLG629, its new BTO (Built To Order) laptop that is powered by a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 CPU, a 4GB RAM, a 500GB SATA 5400rpm HDD, an 8x DVD Super-multi, a 15.4-inch WUXGA (1920×1080 pixel) LCD screen, WiFi, 1Seg TV tuner and an nVidia GeForce GTX 260M with 1GB of VRAM. If you are interested, you can purchase the Lesance BTO CLG629 via online through PC-KouBou Online Store for 189,980 Yen ($1,999). [PC-Koubou via Laptop Notebook News]
Toshiba has exclusively launched the Dynabook Satellite TXW/67JW on its e-Store. The notebook is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53GHz CPU with an Intel GM45 Express chipset, a 4GB RAM, a 16-inch 1,366 x 768 resolution LCD display, a 320GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi drive, and Wi-Fi connectivity. The Toshiba Dynabook Satellite TXW/67JW retails for approx. $1,412 in Japan. [Akihabara via Laptop Notebook News]
MSI is set to release a new ultra slim 14-inch notebook in the form of the MSI X400. This Apple MacBook Air competitor will likely be built around the Intel CULV (Consumer Ultra Low Voltage) chipset. But, there is no further info about this new X-Slim notebook model. We hope that MSI will release an official specifications sheet in time for 2009 Computex in Taipei, Taiwan. Stay tuned for more updates. [Notebook Italia via Laptop Notebook News]
Asus comes back with a new F6V series notebook that will make your office smells great all the time thanks to its infused scent feature. The infused scent comes in two different flavors: “musky black” and “morning dew’. Available in white and black, the 13.3-inch notebook is powered by an ATI Radeon HD4570 graphics processor, a 1,280 x 800 resolution display, SRS Premium Sound, a built-in speaker, and a 1.3MP webcam. [AVING via Laptop Notebook News]
Dell has released more art choices for its Studio notebooks. Buyers of 15- and 17-inch models can now choose more than 120 designs, for a total of over 200. The art is divided into some categories including artists, patterns and plain colors, and a special (PRODUCT) Red series. Some artists involved in producing the new designs include Filth, OBVLN, Deanne Cheuk, Maya Hayuk and Korakrit Arunanondchai. The standard base cost of a customized Studio starts at approximately $734, and ranges up to $1,184 or more depending on options. Read more
HP Korea just launched its new HP EliteBook 6930p with up to 24 hours of battery life. Weighing at only 2.1-kilograms, the laptop features a 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen display and is available with an optional mercury-free Illumi-Lite LED display. What makes this notebook more special is that it is also designed to match the MIL-STD 810F military standards of operation at extreme temperatures, vibration and moisture. Its casing is made of materials that provide protection in case of mechanical shock and heat. [AVING via Laptop Notebook News]
The HP Pavilion dv3t is now available for purchase. The 13.3-inch widescreen laptop features a Core 2 Duo T6400 CPU with up to 500GB hard drive, an optional Blu-ray drive, and a webcam. Available in Espresso black and Moonlight white, the laptop also comes with a 9-cell battery that lasts up to 7 hours. If you are interested, you can purchase the HP Pavilion dv3t at the HP Official Store for $798.99 upwards. Read more
Asustek just launched the new Asus P80 14-inch business laptop with Intel’s new Anti-Theft technology that enables users the ability to shut down the stolen laptop remotely. Weighing 5.3-pounds(with 6 cell battery), the laptop is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo or Pentium CPU, up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, up to 320GB of hard drive space, and a DVD burner. There are three variants including the Asus P80A, P80Q, and P80Vc that come with the Intel GMA X4500MHD (with HD decoder), X4500M integrated graphics, and an nVidia GeForce 9300M GS 512MB dedicated GPU, respectively. All models feature 14-inch 1366×768 anti-glare LED backlight displays with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 1.3MP webcam, the Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5100, and a Gigabit Ethernet LAN port. The company also plans to release a smaller version of the ASUS P30. [Asus via Laptop and Notebook News]
