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Samsung has decided to release the X460 14.1-inch thin-and-light laptop for the U.S. market. There are two versions on NewEgg. The former is the X460-44G model that features the Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 processor at 2GHz and a 250GB hard drive. The latter is the X460-44P that has the 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo P8400 and a 320GB HDD. Both models boast the NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS 256MB dedicated graphics, 3GB of DDR3 memory, and a DVD burner. The LED-backlit display has a resolution of 1280×800 pixels. Other features include a built-in 1.3MP webcam, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth, a 56k modem, HDMI and VGA outputs, three USB ports, an ExpressCard slot, and 7-in-1 media card reader. The Samsung X460-44G and X460-44P are priced at $1,499.99 and $1,699.99, respectively. [Laptoping via Laptop Notebook News]

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Dell has decided to release the Vostro A860 in the United States for $379 upwards, depending on the specs. This 15.6-inch laptop comes jam packed with Intel’s Celeron or Pentium Dual Core processor, GM965 chipset with GMA X3100+ integrated graphics, 1GB or 2GB of DDR2 memory, a 120GB or 160GB hard drive, and a Combo optical drive or DVD burner. Its display screen also features anti-glare and has a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. Other features include 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth, Ethernet LAN, and a 56k modem, two USB ports, a PC Card slot, 3-in-1 media card reader, Firewire and a 4-cell battery. Weighing at 5.4 pounds, the laptop runs on Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Vista Business. [Dell via Laptop Notebook News]

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The pricing of the Dell Inspiron Mini 12-inch netbook has been unveiled. The 1.33GHz Atom version with 1GB RAM, 40GB storage, and Vista Home retails for $549, meanwhile the 1.6GHz version with 60GB storage and 6-cell battery for $599 (or $654 after promo). The high end version with 80GB hard drive with a 2-year warranty is priced at $678 (or $758 after promo). All versions will be released in December this year. [Dell via Laptop Notebook News]

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If you are searching for a unique and kewl laptop cooler, then this folding USB Laptop Cooling Pad might be the right answer for you. It has 4 USB ports and two fans. It draws power from your computer’s USB port via its retractable cable. The cooling pad is priced at $25.99 online with a $5 shipping fee. [GadgetsAlerts via Laptop Notebook News]

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You can now pre-order the ASUS U6V-B1-Bamboo. It is a 12.1-inch ultraportable laptop that has “artisan-grade” Moso bamboo panel cover and palm rest. I like Asus laptop and this is one of my favorite. The notebook’s touch pad features bamboo fiber patterns. Priced at $1,999, the laptop offers the Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 processor running at 2.53GHz, Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS 256MB graphics, and a 320GB hard drive. The 1280×800 widescreen display also uses LED backlight. The ASUS U6V-B1-Bamboo is powered by Microsoft Windows Vista Business operating system. [Laptoping via Laptop Notebook News]

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LG is back to hit the Korean market with the XNOTE P310 Series.  This 13.1-inch laptop is powered by a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 processor, 3GB DDR3 memory, 2GB of Turbo Memory, 320GB HDD and a high-performace nVidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor.  Wrapped in a nice aluminum finish, the LCD is LED backlit for maximum brightness and to reduce eye-squinting.  Unfortunately, the announcement didn’t come with price information, but they did come with those pretty, smiling Korean girls.  [AVING via Laptop Notebook News] More »

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Toshiba Japan has decided to release their first netbook for the Japanese market. The NB100 feature an 8.9-inch LCD screen with 1024 x 600 resolution, a 1.6GHz Atom CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 120GB hard drive, WiFi, and will be available in either Ubuntu or Windows XP OS. Available in Cosmic Black, Champagne Gold, and Bright Silver, the price starts at $757, which is more expensive than the price in Europe for approx. €472. [Akihabara via Laptop Notebook News]

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Here is another cheap laptop from Acer that only has two USB ports. The Acer eMachines eMD620-5777 features a 14.1-inch widescreen display with AMD Athlon 1.6GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, Wi-Fi connectivity, DVD-R/RW drive and ATI Radeon X1200 graphics chipset. Priced at only $430, the new Acer eMachines will be available on November 1st onwards. [PCLaunches via Laptop Notebook News]

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