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HP Firebird 803 tower with VoodooDNA

Here is a first look at the HP Firebird 803 tower with VoodooDNA

 
 
 
 

 

 

Built on the success of its predecessor, the second- generation HTC Advantage X7510 takes laptop performance in a pocket-size form factor to a whole new level of power and usability.

 
 

 

 

Toshiba has announced their Portege R500-S5007V with 128GB Solid State Drive.

 
 

 

 

Toshiba has announced the addition of the Toshiba Qosmio G55, Qosmio X305 (pictured) and Qosmio F55 notebooks to their Qosmio brand.

 
 

 

 

nVidia has revealed more details on its upcoming GeForce GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 260 chip.

 
 

 

 

Dell is set to launch the Dell E series, a budget ultraportable laptop line.

 
 

 

 

Embroidered lap top sleeve by Maharishi

Since its birth in 1994, Maharishi has evolved into one of the UK's most influential designer labels. Founded by (creative director) Hardy Blechman, the brand carries a strong ethos of respect for nature while using the latest technology. This beautiful piece, immaculately-embroidered with traditional Hawaiian patterns reinterpreted with Japanese Oasis flower drawings*, has been created exclusively for 20ltd.com and is limited to 50 editions.

 
 

 

 

Toshiba Qosmio X305

Toshiba has announced the Qosmio X305 , their new gaming laptop.

 
 

 

 

Casco is a new concept Laptop from Human Scale Design that combines the lightweight, portable convenience of a notebook computer and carrying case with the ergonomic benefits of a desktop workstation in a contemporary, aesthetically pleasing design.

 
 

 

 

Proview VD1-26W All-in-One PC

Proview has announced VD1-26W, a new all-in-one PC.

 
 

 

 

Fujitsu TEO-A70D, TEO-A90D

Fujitsu have announced two additions to their FMV-TEO series - the TEO-A90D, and the TEO-A70D based on the new AMD Puma platform

 
 

 

 



Fujitsu Siemens have announced two new notebooks powered by AMD's Puma platform, the Amilo Sa 3650 a 13.3-inch ultraportable and the Amilo Xa 3530 a 17-inch multimedia desktop-replacement.

 
 

 

 

HP TouchSmart PCs


HP has announced TouchSmart, a new all-in-one system designed to resemble a messenger bag. The PC features software that allows users to make play lists, watch TV, check email using finger tips --no keyboard or mouse is required.

 
 

 

 

HP introduces 16 new notebooks

HP has announced 16 new notebook models featuring the latest processor technology including the AMD Turion 64 X2 Ultra Dual-Core processor , Intel Centrino 2 and Centrino 2 with vPro technology.

 
 

 

 

NZXT Khaos Tower Case

NZXT is set to launch Khaos, a new PC gaming chassis for $400.

 
 

 

 

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Voodoo PC
has announced the Envy 133, a new skinny laptop. According to
Voodoo PC
this is the world's thinnest laptop at 0.7-inches thick.

 
 

 

 

Singulum handmade laptops

Singulum is a new line of handmade laptops crafted out of a single block of wood . The laptop features a keyboard made out of either ivory of 24 carat solid gold.

 
 

 

 

Elecom SX-CL04WH

Elecom has announced , SX-CL04W a new PC Cooling Stand . Price 3,150 yen ($31) . The Elecom SX-CL04WH will keep your laptop cool while you burn the midnight oil.

 
 

 

 

Essentio CS5110

ASUS has announced, Essentio CS5110 a new Mini PC that features exceptional graphics performance as its main focus - and is the world's smallest Desktop PC equipped with a fully embedded discrete graphic card to give you high definition movie pleasure and smooth gaming fun.

 
 

 

 

MSI  PR200 Crystal Collection


Taiwanese company MSI has launched its "PR200 Crystal Collection," a luxury laptop in white with 120 crystals encircling the MSI logo. This white edition features a 12.1-inch display, an Intel Core 2 Duo chip, 160GB SATA hard drive, a 4-in-1 card reader, 1.3-megapixel Webcam, and a fingerprint reader

MSI will also launch a matching pearl-white mouse, a 1GB crystal-festooned flash drive, and two leather cases.

 
 

 

 

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ASUS has unveiled new computers at CeBIT - Ares, Lamborghini VX3, R50 , R70 and C90 . The Ares, is a desktop system aimed at high end gamers, features include a Core 2 Extreme processor, supports up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, holds up to 4TB , NVIDIA's three-way SLI technology and built-in liquid cooling.

 
 

 

 

ThinkPad X300


USA Today
is reporting that Lenovo is set to launch a super skinny laptop . Weighing in at only 2.9 pounds is the ThinkPad X300, featuring a built-in optical drive, multiple USB ports, a removable battery and integrated WWAN. Price $2,799 (starting price.

 
 

 

 

ASUS  Nova P22


ASUS's Nova P22, is a new compact PC running a desktop-level Core 2 Duo processor.

 
 

 

 

 Lumenlab Q42


Lumenlab has introduced Q42, a new "HD-PCTV" device. This is all-in-one computer/1080p HD LCD display is priced at $3850

 
 

 

 

new  Dell Laptop look pretty

Engadget this this steamy image of a leaked Dell Laptop. The new laptop is 20mm (0.78-inches) thick, with an aluminum extrusion and carbon-fiber chassis

 
 

 

 

Asus F8P

Asus has unveiled F8P, a new leather-clad laptop to its UE2, aimed at the it set

The F8P's palm rest is finished in real leather and the lid in a matching ivory effect-

 
 

 

 

Alienware m15x


Alienware has announced m15x, a new gaming notebook. The 15.4-inch system supports up to 2.8GHz Core 2 Extreme.

A base system will start at $1,499 with a 1.8GHz Core 2 Duo, a mid-range GeForce 8600M GS for video, and 1GB of memory; next up for $2,099 you get a 2GHz processor, 2GB RAM, GeForce 8700M GT graphics chip. The $2,699 version features GeForce 8800M GTX and2.4GHz Core 2 Duo.

 
 

 

 

Sony Vaio Type L

Sony Japan has announced the Vaio Type L available in 4 new colors, deep black, deep red , pink and gold.

Models feature a 15.4" display and you can choose between several configuration, with 1 or 2GB of RAM, CPU Intel Core 2 DUO T7250 or Celeron 540.

 
 

 

 

 HP Pavilion TX2000

HP has unveiled the Pavilion TX2000 ahead of CES 2008. The Pavilion TX2000 is a 12.1" Tablet PC . The 12.1-inch touch-screen display rotates 180 degrees and can be folded flat, optimizing handwriting capture. It also comes with HP QuickPlay entertainment software, a webcam and a microphone to enable video chatting. The HP Pavilion tx2000 series Notebook PC starts at $1,299.

 
 

 

 

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HP white dv6500 CT Special Edition laptop

HP Japan has announced the dv6500 CT , a new Special Edition for the Japan market.

 
 

 

 

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Commodore unveils its U.S. desktop lineup

Commodore is set to launch four basic systems,aimed at gamers. Prices start around the $1,700 for the basic Commodore Cg, and go up to highest-end Cxx.

 
 

 

 

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Gateway M-Series & T-Series

Gateway has announced two new laptop lines, the M-Series and T-Series.

 
 

 

 

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NC Digitech PR200-040KR notebook

NC Digitech has announced the PR200-040KR , a new ultraportable notebook with 12-inch display

 
 

 

 

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MEGABOOK

The MEGABOOK 'L745X-206K' i a new laptop set for launch in Korea.

 
 

 

 

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NC Digitech MEGA BOOK L745X-206K

NC Digitech has announced the MEGA BOOK L745X-206K, a new a 17-inch laptpop set for launch in Korea.

 
 

 

 

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Toshiba Dynabook Satellite WXW

Toshiba has announced the Dynabook Satellite WXW, a new featured packed notebook aimed at gamers.

 
 

 

 

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Moneual Inovy desktops

HTPC-manufacturer Moneual has announced the Inovy series of desktops available in six colors. The pretty series feature liquid-cooled 64-bit dual-core Athlon 4400+ processors, integrated NVIDIA 6100 graphics, 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, and a vertically-mounted dual-layer DVD burner.

 
 

 

 

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Asus Eee PC

Asus has announced the Eee PC 701, a new ultraportable/UMPC hybrid designed for Web browsing. The handheld weighs 1.9 pounds and features a 7-inch screen with a full keyboard.

 
 

 

 

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HP rp5700

HP has announced the HP rp5700, a new 95% recyclable PC . According to HP, the HP rp5700 uses 80% less energy than a standard desktop reports Gizmodo.

You can configure the rp5700 with a variety of Intel CPUs including a 2.13GHz Core 2 Duo CPU.

HPrp5700

 
 

 

 

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Sony Vaio FZ, CZ, CR and TZ series

This summer, Sony will launch the Vaio FZ, CZ, CR and TZ series.

The FZ features a 15.4-inch screen , integrated X3100 graphics card and Intel's Santa Rosa chipset.

The TZ features a 11.1-inch screen, integrated DVD-DL, 2GB RAM, 100GB HDD and 802.11 a/b/g.

The CZ features a 13.3-inch screen and the CR feature a 14-inch widescreen.



 
 

 

 

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Lenovo Olympic notebook

Lenovo has unveiled their Olympic-themed notebook - a tie in with their home country hosting the Olympics next year reports Ubergizmo.

 
 

 

 

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Samsung has announced the R55, the company's first Hybrid HDD Laptop .

Samsung's 15.4-inch R55 features a 80GB 5,400rpm drive alongside a 256MB flash drive. Samsung claims the hybrid hard drive consumes 32% less power, offers a 26% increase in data reading and boosts data-writing speed by 71%. $1,923

 
 

 

 

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Luvaglio will launch their Million Dollar Laptop this summer.

Owners who make the big purchase will own a Laptop that

combines intelligent gadgetry with state of the art technology; such as solid-state storage, Blu-Ray, built in USB memory stick and MP3 player, integrated screen cleaning and functional jewelery. The laptop will be finished to the "owner's choice of precious metals, leathers and real woods."
We have more updates on The Million Dollar Laptop that we told you about. 27-year-old entrepreneur Rohan Sinclair Luvaglio established Luvaglio, a company that puts its emotions into luxury. They have worked with a team of brilliant craftsmen and designers to fashion this handcrafted laptop. Jewellery and diamonds have been used as functional pieces and not merely to add bling to the machine. The laptop combines intelligent gadgetry with state of the art technology; such as solid-state storage, Blu-Ray, built in USB memory stick and MP3 player, integrated screen cleaning and functional jewellery. The laptop will be finished to the "owner's choice of precious metals, leathers and real woods."

 
 

 

 

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Hitachi, Japan has announced the Prius One, a new imac-ish all in one pc.


The all-in-one PC is powered by an Intel Celeron M 380 CPU at 1.83 GHZ, Intel 910GML Express chip set, 512 MB RAM (upto 2 GB), 320GB hard drive, +/-R DL DVD Super Multi drive and a 17" LCD display (1280 x 1024 pixels). The Prius One comes with a 3 in 1 memory card reader, 5 x USB 2.0, 1 x Firewire, Ethernet and a 56K modem. The unit measures 394 x 198 x 439mm and weighs 11.2 kgs.

Prius One

 
 

 

 

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The F5000 and F1000 are the latest additions to Acer's Ferrari-line of notebooks writes TecheBlog.

Both models will feature AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile CPUs, a 15.4-inch (F5000) / 12.1-inch (F1000) display, up to 160GB HDD, DVD Super-Multi or HD-DVD drive, 1.3-megapixel Orbicam, Bluetooth, 5-in-1 memory card reader, and carbon fiber accents.

 
 

 

 

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Dell has announced the Dell XPS 700, a new high gaming desktop, with a silver finish and sleek vent

XPS 700 System Specs

Processors
Intel Pentium Extreme Edition with Dual-Core

* Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition Dual-Core 965 with HT Technology - (3.73GHz,1066MHz FSB, 4MB Cache)
* Intel Pentium D with Dual-Core Technology - Up to 960 (3.60GHz,800MHzFSB, 4MB Cache)
* Intel Pentium 4 with HT Technology - 670 (3.80GHz, 800MHzFSB, 2MB of L2Cache)
* NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI, up to three 500 GB hard disks and up to 4 GB of DDR2 memory reports Gizmodo

 
 

 

 

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Alienware(R) has announced the AMD LIVE!(TM) branded Aurora(TM) 7500 and Aurora ALX desktop systems, enabling users to consolidate their photos, videos, music, and movies in one place while accessing all of it through their TVs, game consoles, MP3 players, cell phones, and other common digital devices. In addition, Aurora 7500, Area-51(R) 7500, and ALX desktop systems are now featuring Blu-ray storage technology, a breakthrough optical disc format that delivers a maximum storage capacity of 50GB on a single dual-layer disc.


As part of the AMD LIVE! experience, Aurora 7500 and Aurora ALX systems come equipped with AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 dual-core processors and Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition operating systems. AMD64 dual-core technology ensures a seamless entertainment experience when running applications and background tasks simultaneously as well as when playing graphics-intensive games and editing video or audio.

 
 

 

 

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Designer Jaren Goh is showing of this sleek black laptop to make you drool.

The indented tiled keypad flows seamlessly into the main body while a TFT screen on the topside replaces a physical logo and allows for graphic customization. The omnipresent gloss factor and chrome-clad edges are impossible to go unnoticed.

Seen @ YankoDesign

 
 

 

 

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Pictures of the working One Laptop Per Child prototype is making the internet rounds

The cute , laptop is expected to cost just $100.

Image Gizmodo

 
 

 

 

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Samsung has announced 2 new wide screens for your PC, a 19" called CX915BW and a 20" called CX203BW. With the arrival of Windows Vista based on the photos, Samsung recommends a wide screen for your HD needs reports Ubergizmo. Prices will range from 350 to 450 EUR for these screens.

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., will release the world's first PC embedded with a 32-Gigabyte (GB) NAND flash-based solid state disk (SSD).

The Samsung Q30, a 12.1-inch screen notebook PC, will be available in the Korean market from early June.

The SSD-enabled PC is designed for optimal portability and resolve many of the traditional challenges of mobile computers. Features include the 1.2GHz Celeron M Q30 platform, 32GB of NAND reads 300 percent faster (53MB/s) and write 150 percent quicker (28MB/s) than normal hard drives while offering better protection against shock, 25-50% faster boots and sleep recovery times, longer battery life and reduced weight.

$3,700 US

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Microsoft Corp. and Chinese-based computer maker Lenovo said Monday they will launch market trials for pay-as-you-go purchases of computers in China and India.

According to PhysOrg, consumers will be able to purchase a Lenovo PC for about half its retail price and pay off the balance over time by purchasing pre-paid cards from Lenovo, the two companies said in a joint statement.

No word on what happens if you don't buy a card one week.

 
 

 

 

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Sony has unveiled the specifications for the Vaio RC204. The new VAIO RC204 desktop features an Intel 3.2GHz dual-core Pentium D processor 940, NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT graphics card fully loaded with 256MB of high-speed dedicated video memory (good for HD video editing & extreme 3D gaming), 600GB of storage , pre-installed HD-capable applications to give you complete control over your HD content.

Sony Vaio RC204 - First VAIO Blu-ray Disc PC

 
 

 

 

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Sony on Tuesday unveiled the first VAIO notebook to include a Blu-ray capable disc drive. The VAIO AR with 17-inch widescreen display with Blu-ray will retail for around $3,500 USD.

The Sony VAIO AR sports a 1920x1200 pixel screen that can display movies in full 1080p HD resolution, includes HDMI connection for outputting the Blu-ray content directly to a high-definition television, Intel Centrino Duo chipset, built-in TV tuner, NVIDIA GeForce Go 7800 graphics card with 256MB of video ram, and integrated camera.
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Lamborghini has announced the ASUS-Lamborghini VX1, a new -Lamborghini branded notebook - touted to offer Next Generation Mobile Computing Performance

“The ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 is based on the new Intel Centrino Mobile Technology Duo platform. The dual-core processing capabilities of the VX1 offers desktop level computing performance such as faster processing and high quality video/ audio enjoyment while enabling high mobility and better productivity with smaller form factor and longer battery life. The 15", weighing less than most of the 14" notebooks, is a powerful work machine with superior mobility.

 
 

 

 

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Sony Japan, has announced the Vaio L series all-in-one desktop, called the VGC-L series. The L, all-in-one desktop with a either a 19-inch 1680 x 1050 or 15.4-inch 1280 x 800 LCD display, a Core Duo T2300 at 1.66GHz or a Celeron M 420 at 1.6GHz, dual-layer burner, 200GB drive and FeliCa port. Prices range from ¥160,000 (about $1,350) to ¥220,000 ($1,855), depending on configuration.

Read More at Engadget

 
 

 

 

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The QBOX Q600 is a new : "Media PC" that looks like a cross between the imac & sony all-in-one. Features include 3GHz Pentium 4, 512MB of DDR RAM, 80GB HDD, DVD/CD-RW drive, and a S-Video port.

via Engadget

 
 

 

 

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Flybook is a go-anywhere, do-everything computer. It’s as powerful as a desktop or a heavyweight laptop PC and as handy as a mobile phone. At a tiny 235 x 155 x 31mm, it’s crammed with the latest multimedia and telecommunications technology. Flybook is equipped with 512MB of RAM, 40GB of hard disk loaded with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition® as a standard package. Its Transmeta Crusoe 1GHz processor can maintain a much lower temperature than an Intel or an AMD processors, assuring a perfect system stability.

  • April 3, 2006
 
 

 

 

CNet has an image of the Montevallo 1.


The screen on this PC is mounted on a telescopic, retractable arm, sort of like the arm on the iMac. It allows you to position the screen where you want it. Manufacturers will come out with commercial versions of this notebook, says Intel Vice President Mooly Eden.

 
 

 

 

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MSI has announced the MS-1057 , a new compact Core Duo laptop weighing just 4.1-pounds. The laptop features a 12.1-inch WXGA display, 100GB hard drive, 2GB maximum RAM, dual-layer burner, and a T2000 Core Duo or T1000 Core Solo.

Read More at Engadget . Source

 
 

 

 

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Toshiba Announces Latest Qosmio™ Digital Entertainment Notebook with Enhanced Features Priced at $2,399; Qosmio G35-AV600 '4-in-1' Audio-Video Notebook Includes 1-Bit Digital Amplifier, Dolby Home Theater™ and Intel® Core™ Duo Processor

Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., today introduced the Qosmio™ G35-AV600, the latest version of its flagship "4-in-1" audio-video entertainment notebook with cutting-edge enhancements for an estimated single unit price(1) of $2,399.

Featuring Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and integrated TV tuner, digital video recorder (DVR), virtual surround-sound stereo and all the capabilities of a powerful, full-featured notebook PC, the Qosmio G35-AV600 also includes:

* the world's first 1-bit digital amplifier in a notebook PC, usually found in high-end audio systems;
* Dolby Home Theater™, delivering a richer, more engaging surround-sound experience from stereo and multichannel audio sources through headphone, 2- or 5.1-channel speaker systems;
* Bass Reflex Speaker technology from harman/kardon®, allowing greater amplification and clarity;
* Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology built around the Intel Core™ Duo processor.(2)

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Samsung, Korea has announced the X11, a new Intel Core Duo (1.66Ghz) based notebook that offers, a speed increase of 30% in comparison to the previous non-Core Duo version.Other features include 14.1" screen, 2x2W SRS WOW TruSurround speakers, an nVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 with 512MB of RAM, an 80GB SATA HDD, a/b/g Wireless.

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Toshiba has announced plans to ship its new high-end TV notebook Qosmio G30 bundled with a ticket to a soccer game at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany reports i4u

The Intel Core Duo Notebook features a 17 inch screen, 2 100GB or 120GB HDD that can be configured as RAID, TV Tuner and DVD drive.

 
 

 

 

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Fujistu N6410 Dual Core Notebook
Fujitsu has unveiled a new addition to its 2006 LifeBook N Series line-up, the Fujistu N6410, based on the Intel Core Duo mobile technology.nt.

 
 

 

 

Sony VAIO type F TV and type S Series Notebooks

Sony, Japan has announced the elease of 2 new PC's based on the Intel Duo Core.

The SZ series r will come with a 945GM Express or GeForce Go 7400 graphics card and a 13.3" WXGA screen that uses LED's on the high end models. the casing is made out of Carbon Black or Premium Carbon. The CPU's range from a T2300 (1.66GHz) to a T2600 (2.16GHz).

The F TV series, aimed for TV use with their 15.4" screens. The F will get a new Mpeg card for the video part, and will have at least a T2300 at 1.66Ghz, a 160GB HDD, a DL burner and a 945GX Xpress graphics card that offers a 1280x800 resolution.

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Alienware MJ-12 7500

Alienware has unvelied the MJ-12 7500 desktop line, featuring Intel and AMD's dual core chips.

* With dual-core processors, you can experience the blistering power of two processing cores on a single chip and enjoy improved performance when running multiple data-intensive applications.
* Delivers extraordinary processing power for cutting-edge 3D content creation applications.
* Improves digital media performance by an average of 34% over single-core processors.
* NVIDIA Quadro FX takes the leading CAD, DCC, and visualization applications to a new level of interactivity by enabling unprecedented capabilities in programmability and precision.

Systems start at $1500

 
 

 

 

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Sony has begun offering $500 trade-in bonuses on Dell notebooks and paying solution providers additional incentives reports informationWeek.

"I think that's actually great," said Andrew Krantz, senior account manager at Westwood Computer, a solution provider and Sony partner based in Springfield, N.J. "Anything that targets Dell is good. Dell has a unique way of stealing business, so any way we could steal business back is positive."

Sony's trade-in offer of $500 for working Dell systems tops the $300 it provides for trade-ins on all other systems for Vaio BX series notebooks. Sony said the rebate can be claimed by solution providers for their clients.

 
 

 

 

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Micro-Star International (MSI) today launched the S262, its first notebook based on Intel’s new Centrino Duo mobile technology, featuring a carbon-fiber cover and a 12.1-inch widescreen LCD display.

With Intel’s Napa platform, the MSI S262 supports 65nm dual-core Yonah processors, the 945GM chipset series and the Intel PRO/ Wireless 3945 a/b/g network solution. The Napa-based model also provides tri-band 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity, enabling users to use the Internet wherever they are.

In addition, the S262 series delivers Dolby surround sound capability and has a DVD burner, offering up to 8.5GB in storage capacity.

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Tulip, the folks behind the first personalized lifestyle computer, called 'E-Go,' has announced a luxury E-Go of sorts.

TDIH touts E-Go as a premium quality product with unique quality components (new form factor motherboard) which distinguishes itself by its contemporary design and organic styling.

The new laptop is inlaid with solid palladium white gold plates in which thousands of cut diamonds have been set. The quality is V.V.S. top-Wesselton and the total weight is 80.00 Crt. Price $336,557


The handbag-styled E-Go's system is based on an AMD Turion 64 processor, ATI Radeon Xpress 200 graphics chipset, 1GB of PC3200 DDR RAM, 100GB SATA hard disk drive, and 12.1-inch widescreen WXGA (1280x800 pixels) display.

You also get a DVD-RW optical drive, touchpad pointing device, built-in Web camera, 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 1.2, microphone, stereo speakers, ExpressCard, four USB 2.0 ports, 10/100Base-TX NIC, VGA and S-Video out ports, and SD/MMC/MS/MS Duo memory card reader.

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iRex, spinoff of Philips has announced the ER 0100 , a new portable electronic device specifically for
reading applications. ER 0100s' stable, high-brightness display
makes for excellent readability both indoors AND outdoors.
The 8.1-inch (diagonal) monochrome Electronic Paper
display contains 1024 x 768 pixels and supports 16 levels of
grey (160 dpi).

 
 

 

 

In addition to the new LaVie LR700D , Nec Japan also announced the VW970/EG & VW900/EH HD TV, DVR and PC systems . The VW970/EG features a Pentium D 820 (2.80GHz) & two 300GB HDDs. The VW900/EH features a Celeron D 346 (3.06GHz)processor & a 400GB HDD. Memory 512MB - OS: Windows Media Center Edition 2005 - HD TV Ready
A startup time of only 2 seconds for the TV mode (after a complete shutdown)

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Nec Japan, today announced the Nec LaVie LR700D, and 900 notebooks featuring Intel's new Yonah chip-set.

Based on a mobile-optimized microarchitecture and 65nm process technology, “Yonah” is designed to provide power management capabilities and enhanced performance for multiple demanding applications and multi-threaded applications.

The LaVie LR700D other features include Intel Mobile 945 Express, a 100GB HDD, a DVD+DL burner and a 14" 1400x1050 screen.

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Intel and Toray Ultrasuede (America) have unveiled 'fashionable' concept laptop PCs.

The laptops feature ultra micro-fibre Ultrasuede fabric integrated directly into the casing of Intel Centrino mobile technology-based laptop PCs, changing not only the look but also the feel of the system writes Bios. Intel Centrino mobile technology trims weight off a traditional laptop PC and provides wireless communications features with better battery life, while the unique Ultrasuede design should appeal to consumers' sense of style.

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Sony VAIO has teamed with some of Hollywood's young superstars and asked them to design their own unique, fashionable Sony VAIO FJ notebooks. Jessica Alba, Elijah Wood, Wilmer Valderrama and cool couple DJ AM and Nicole Richie joined in on the fun to create some great designs all in the name of charity.

Bidding will start January 9, 2006 on eBay for your favorite celeb-PC and help Sony Electronics and America's Second Harvest - the Nation's Food Bank Network raise funds to eliminate hunger in the US .

  • November 16, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Acer has announced Ferrari branded 19-inch and 20-inch LCDs for the Japanese market.

 
 

 

 

Alienware has expanded its notebook line by introducing two new mobile systems featuring Intel Centrino mobile technology: the Area-51 m5700 and the Area-51 m5500. W

* Area-51 m5700
Offering NVIDIA GeForce Go 6800 graphics, dual SATA hard drives in RAID configurations, and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, the Area-51 m5700 represents a terrific platform for running demanding games and multimedia applications on the go. The Area-51 m5700 also showcases a 17" wide-screen LCD with ClearView technology that provides users with ample workspace and a crystal-clear display.

* Area-51 m5500
The Area-51 m5500 balances the capabilities of high-performance mobile graphics, Intel Centrino mobile technology, and DDR2 Alienware-qualified memory with a highly mobile design that weighs 6 lbs and features a 15.4" wide-screen LCD. In addition, the Area-51 m5500 features a new Alienware innovation, Graphics Control Technology, giving customers the flexibility of switching between the advanced capabilities of graphic solutions like the NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 and Intel Media Graphics Accelerator depending on performance and battery needs.

Read More at Alienware

  • November 4, 2005
 
 

 

 

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VoodooPC has announced a 24-karat gold-plated version of their Omen desktop. The new version is identical to the standard Omen desktop as far as specs go. According to CNET, the pricey, standard Voodoo Omen is chock-full of top-shelf components, including two SLI graphics cards, but it falls short due to a configuration mismatch.

Here at Ployer we love luxurious gadgets, anything double the standard price and our stockist gloves go on. With the gold-plated VoodooPC, I am running for the hills - OK , not the hills, but gold is so tacky, why not platinum or diamonds.

via Engadget

  • October 31, 2005
 
 

 

 

Fujitsu, Japan is showing off a steamy concept PC at WPC 2005 taking place in Japan as I type this entry. Details are hard to come by but based on the picture, I so want one.

Modeled after the tablet PC concept, the entire PC is a sleek touch panel LCD.


via akihabaranews.com

  • October 28, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Fujitsu PC today launched the new LifeBook P7120 notebook computer – the successor to the LifeBook P7010.

The LifeBook P7120 weighs 1.38kg with built-in modular bay drive and 6-cell battery. It features a 10.6-inch SuperFine Wide SXGA LCD display, a lightweight titanium and aluminum case, optical drive, and an optional extra battery pack.

LifeBook P7120 notebook computer

  • October 20, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Sony , today announced the VAIO VA TV-PC , a new full-featured computer with an LCD TV.

The new TV-PC sports a 20-inch display with Sony's original XBRITE LCD technology for vivid colors and crisp, clear images, supports Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, a 2.1 channel speaker system.

The VA TV-PC will be available later this month for about $2,000 at national retailers, online at SonyStyle.com or at SonyStyle stores (for locations, visit www.sonystyle.com/retail) in select fashion malls around the country.

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  • October 18, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Sony , today announced the VAIO AX Digital Studio PC , a new laptop that combines the power of a desktop with the convenience of a notebook.

Featurs include 17" WXGA+ widescreen (measured diagonally) display with Sony's original XBRITE LCD technology, Users can also watch and record high-quality television with a removable TV tuner and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, VAIO AX notebook includes a unique multi-function bay, so you can add exactly the components you want to use. The simple swapping of powerful peripherals -- a TV-tuner Bay Unit, a DVD+R Double Layer/DVD +/- RW Bay Unit, an optional CD-RW/DVD-ROM Bay Unit, an optional 80GB HDD Bay Unit, and an optional HDD Adapter Bay Unit -- allows you to switch from TV entertainment system to high-capacity storage device in a matter of seconds. The optional docking station with an additional multi-function bay provides even more options.

Sony VAIO AX notebooks will be available next month starting at about $2,000.

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CEATEC 2005, Sony Japan announced the Vaio type X, a new sleek desktop system. Features include a Pentium D 820 processor (2.8 Ghz), Up to 1 GB RAM, Intel 845G Express chipset, NVIDIA GeForce 6200 TC (256MB), Up to 1 TB Hard Drives, DVD+/- R/RW drive with DVD+R DL, Analog and digital TV tuners which can record upto 87.5 hours of high quality terrestrial digital video and 250 hours of analog video on it's 1 TB of hard drives. It will sell for approximately 179,800 Yen ($ 1,500). via

  • October 4, 2005
 
 

 

 

Sony, Japan has announced the Vaio F-series computers will now be available in 4 colors white, pink, green and blue. Other features of the Vaio F include a 14" WXGA screen, a webcam, a CPU up to a Pentium M780 at 2.26Ghz , 1Gb of RAM, a 100Gb HDD and DL DVD. Vaio F-series

 
 

 

 

Chinese/Taiwanese manufacturer EDIFIER has announced 2 sleek speaker sets for your PC - the M3, a 2.1 2x2.5W kit. The speakers measure 56x56x63mm and the 9W bass box measures 260x55x84mm for a total weight of 740g, and the M1, a set powered by USB that gives 2x3W, measures 200x25x70mm and weighs 550g.

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  • September 19, 2005
 
 

 

 

Sony has announced the VAIO TX, a new feather-weight PC that combines no-nonsense business functionality and a fashion-forward physique. The VAIO TX notebook packs wireless WAN connectivity, entertainment playback and a white LED display into a slick carbon fiber casing that weighs no more than three pounds.

Sony VAIO TX notebooks will be widely available this month in charcoal without WWAN starting at about $2,250 and next month with WWAN for about $2,300.

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Sony Europe has announced the VAIO FJ-Series notebook. Features include a tiny digital camera discreetly set into the screen surround that can turn each FJ-Series notebook into a video phone, a 14.1-inch widescreen Sony X-black LCD display (1280 x 768) resolution, multiformat Double Layer DVD+ /- RW drive standard, powered by the 1.73GHz Intel Pentium M processor 740, 80GB SATA hard disk and 512MB or 1GB (model VGN-FJ1Z/W) of 400MHz DDR2 memory.

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  • September 15, 2005
 
 

 

 

Itronix Corp., yesterday introduced the HUMMER Laptop computer, targeted at both HUMMER owners and enthusiasts looking for a uniquely tough and stylish? notebook computer. The high-powered consumer laptop is a special version of an industrial targeted GoBook VR-1 notebook also by Itronix. . Priced at $2,988, the HUMMER Laptop will be available for shipment starting November 1, 2005.


 
 

 

 

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Sharp has announced the M 4000 WideNote, a new their wide-screen notebook for the US market. The Sharp M 4000 features an Intel Pentium M Processor 740 (1.73 GHz with 2MB of Level 2 cache) , a 13.3-inch WXGA wide-screen LCD, 6 hours of battery life, a built-in optical drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM), Secure Digital (SD) memory card support, a Type II PC Card slot (PCMCIA) and 2 USB 2.0 connections, as well as a V.92 modem and an Ethernet jack. Additionally, the M4000 is equipped with built in stereo speakers, a headphone jack, and a 15-pin external video VGA output jack writes Mobile Mag.

 
 

 

 

Hitachi, Japan has announced its autumn line-up of desktop and laptop computers. TV functionalities have been implemented on almost all models (except for 1 laptop)writes akihabaranews .The high-end Prius Deck DH75N features a Pentium D 820 processor, 512Mb of DDR2, 500Gb HDD, DVD DL, a digital TV tuner and a HDMI Out port.

  • September 2, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Sony Japan, has released the VGP-WMS50, a new "PowerPoint" presentation mouse for their Vaio line of computer peripherals. The PowerPoint is a 4-button, 2.4GHz wireless mouse with an 800-DPI resolution. The mouse also incorporates fluorocarbon resin feet to reduce friction on the desk. via

  • September 1, 2005
 
 

 

 

Toshiba, Japan has announced their latest Qosmio PC's, the G20 and F20. The high-end G20 features a 17" (1440x900) screen with a 480cd brightness rate, a Pentium M 750 (1.8GHz - 2 Mb cache, 533 MHz frontal bus), 2Gb of RAM, 200Gb HDD (2x100), Bluetooth v2, a GeForce Go 6200 TC, DVd burner, Wireless a/b/g and the TV tuner has a hardware Mpeg2 encoder to record your TV shows.

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  • August 31, 2005
 
 

 

 

Sony Japan has announced the "VAIO type H" and the "VAIO type M" desktop PCs, set for launch from September 10th.

The 'VAIO type M' features a 1,280x800 dot resolution 15.4" wide liquid crystal, somatotype keyboard in orange Passion orange , the superior model "VGC-M53B/W" features a TV tuner, Celeron 2.80GHz and SiS 661FX chip set (video functional built-in), memory 512MB and 250GB HDD, +R DL DVD super multiple drive.


The VAIO type H features include a FeliCa reader, superior model "VGC-H71B2R" features a Pentium D 820 (2.8GHz) processor, 1,680x1,050 dot (WSXGA+) resolution 20" wide clearing black liquid crystal display, P-in-P (Picture-in-Picture) or P-out-P (Picture-out-Picture) , 512MB Memory, Intel 945G Express chip set (video functional built-in), 300GB HDD, and double TV tuner

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  • August 30, 2005
 
 

 

 

Sony, Japan has announced the Vaio Type R, a new system touted as Sony's ultimate video and audio PC. Features include a Sound Reality chipset for HD audio, SACD compatible, a Pentium D 820 (2.8Ghz), 1Gb of RAM, a 256Mb GeForce 6600, a DL/RAM DVD-multi-burner, a TV tuner and 320Gb of HDD space. The R should Retail foR 1500 EUR

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Sony, Japan has announced the Vaio V, a new PC/TV combo system with a 20" screen. Features include a Pentium 4 630 (3Ghz) processor, a 256Mb ATI RADEON XPRESS 700, 1Gb of RAM, DL/RAM DVD multi-burner, 500Gb HDD (2x250) and a Digital Motion Reality TV Tuner. Price 3000 EUR.

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Sony Japan, has announced the Vaio T, set for launch on September 10th. The Sony Vaio T is 21mm thick (272.4x195.1x21mm) and weighs only 1.25kg. Features a screen with a Backlight LED, 1366x768 screen resolution, a 915GMS chipset for the graphics card, 512Mb of RAM (max 1.5Gb), a Celeron 1Ghz or a Pentium M 753 at 1.2Ghz CPU, 40 to 60Gb HDD space, a DL DVD burner and Wireless LAN and Bluetooth. It will also have a MS/SD/MMC port.

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Sony Electronics today unveiled the latest edition to its line of VAIO Professional notebooks, the new VAIO BX Series . The VAIO BX Series of notebooks features Sony's AdaptivePlus technology, incorporating flexibility, security and communications features for progressive, cost-effective IT resource management, available with a variety of display sizes - 14-inch, 15.4 and 17-inch wide screen sizes , Sony's multi-function bay , Users can swap out powerful peripherals, such as a DVD +/-RW, +R double layer drive (not all DVD media/formats are universally compatible) or an 80GB hard drive bay unit, an integrated biometric fingerprint sensor, , WWAN access to Cingular's nationwide EDGE network for connection to the Internet just about anywhere there is Cingular cellular coverage, equipped with Sony's SmartWi technology, the BX Series allows users to easily toggle between various connectivity options including WWAN, WLAN for connections at home, office or hotspots (requires compatible access points); or Bluetooth technology for communication with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as a PDA, cellular phone or wireless headset, Outfitted with an optional built-in camera and pre-loaded with Sony's Instant Video Everywhere or IVE service powered by GlowPoint, the BX Series is ready for instant real-time video conferencing (service subscription and broadband required).

The VAIO Professional BX Series notebook line will be available in mid-October, starting at about $1,300.

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Samsung has announced the Sense X1, a new ultra-slim laptop with a thickness of only 20mm and weighing in at just 3.75 lbs. Sense X1 features include a 14" LCD display, top-loading optical disk drive built directly into the chassis, runs on Intel's ULV Centrino 773 1.1Ghz processor, 512MB DDR2 RAM, a 60GB hard drive, and 802.11bg - MSRP is expected to be $2515 USD

via Samsung HQ

 
 

 

 

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Samsung has announced the M70, a new laptop featuring a 19 inch LCD. The M70 will be equipped with the newest mobile high speed CPU and high end graphics chip from Nvidia. The 1680 x 1050 TFT display has a response time of only 10 milliseconds and a contrast of 600:1.

via engadget

  • August 29, 2005
 
 

 

 

Fujitsu, Japan has announced new updates to their PC LOOX collection. The new models, T70M and MT will replace the T75L and LT. Features include 11.3h battery life, weighs 1.17kg, support for xD, SD and MS memory cards, a minimum of 512Mb of RAM, intel 915 video card with 128Mb of memory, 60GB hard drive and a/b/g wireless support.via

  • August 25, 2005
 
 

 

 

Fujitsu has announced the LifeBook T4000, a new Tablet PC series touted to provide the full power, functionality, and familiarity of a notebook while offering versatile digital inking capabilities. The LifeBook T4020 Tablet PC FPCM10664 features a Pentium M Processor 740 (1.73 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB) Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 with Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, a 12.1" XGA TFT with indoor/outdoor wide-view display, 512 MB DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM memory, 60 GB S-ATA 5400 rpm hard drive, Integrated multinational 56K V.90 modem and 10/100/1000 Base-T/Tx Ethernet, Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection (Tri-mode 802.11a/b/g), Integrated Bluetooth wireless PAN v1.2, Integrated modular bay DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive, Embedded TPM, dedicated Smart Card slot, Fujitsu Security Application Panel, Dual mic array with IntelliSonic noise cancellation software and Standard 6-cell (5200 mAh) battery

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Alienware has announced a new version of their Aurora 7500 desktop with exclusive new Alienware Liquid Cooling Technology.This delivers what Alienware says is up to a 30% improvement in thermal performance and is quieter because there are no internal fans.

Other features * Equipped with new GeForce 7800 GTX KO for an extraordinary graphics experience. * New entertainment options with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. * Powered by next-generation AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processors and NVIDIA SLI Technology. * Alienware Liquid Cooling Technology and GeForce 7800 GTX KO ACS also available on other select Alienware systems.

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  • August 18, 2005
 
 

 

 

The Flybook is a sleek go-anywhere, do-everything computer. At a tiny 235 x 155 x 31mm, it's crammed with the latest multimedia and telecommunications technology.

The display is a full 225mm. (8.9in) screen that you can rotate and close back onto its keyboard, trasforming it into a Tablet PC. The screen's format is 16:9, with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels. The touch-sensitive screen can be managed with a stylus pen - navigate and use commands with a tap of the stylus. You can write on the screen in smooth electronic ink and Flybook automatically converts your handwriting into text. So, as well as being a fully functioning computer. The Flybook is equipped with 512MB of RAM, 40GB of hard disk loaded with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition as a standard package. Its Transmeta Crusoe 1GHz processor.
ia Cool Hunter

  • August 15, 2005
 
 

 

 

AMD India has launched its 64-bit, dual-core server and workstation solutions for enterprise users. AMD has also launched the Athlon 64 x2 dual-core processor for PCs. Vendors like Sun, HP, IBM, Wipro, and HCL will provide the enterprise support for AMD processors.

Processor makers have started shifting to dual-core processors to avoid the technical snags they hit with current single-core variants reports Networking magazine.

Software companies are examining how software-licensing policies will adapt to this new technology.

  • July 22, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Acer America has announced the TravelMate C310 a new convertible laptop and Tablet computer. The C310 features full-sized keyboard, can be used Tablet PC with the included stylus, Integrated Wi-Fi 802.11b/g WLAN, three USB 2.0 ports, an IEEE 1394 port, gigabit LAN connection, a 56K V.92 modem, 14.1” XGA display and options including an Intel Pentium M Processor 760, 1 GB DDR RAM, NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200 graphics, and a 100GB detachable hard drive. The C310 weighs only 6.4 pounds. Starts $1,699.

via Mobile Mag

 
 

 

 

Intel has announced new details of its forthcoming dual-core server chips and has released benchmarks for its forthcoming dual-core Itanium processor. Currently Intel offers two dual-core chips, designed for desktop PCs and workstations. Dual-core chips use two central processing units (CPUs) on a single substrate to boost overall performance.

While firms might assume a dual-core chip would deliver twice the performance of a single core version, benchmark results of a forthcoming Itanium chip indicate firms should expect only a 60 percent performance improvement from the new technology. More

About 80 percent of new servers are fitted with two Intel Xeon processors, but the first Intel dual-core server chip will be a Pentium that can be used only in low-end single-socket servers. Intel said this first chip will be the Pentium D and its corresponding Intel E7230 chipset.

  • July 15, 2005
 
 

 

 

Samsung, Korea has unveiled what could be the first Intel Dual Core CPU PC for the mass market. The MZ45/DUAL features a DL DVD burner, 160Gb of HDD space, 512Mb of 533Mhz DDR2 RAM and a TV tuner. Read More

  • July 6, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Motion Computing, has announced the Motion Computing LE1600TC tablet, a new mobile thin client version of its Motion Computing LE1600 tablet.

The Motion LE1600TC includes a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for hardware-protected encryption, as well as secure digital certificate storage for authentication and secure e-mail applications. Its built-in fingerprint reader uses biometric data to prevent unauthorized access to system resources and encrypted data.

Priced from $1,899 and shipping now, the Motion LE1600TC runs the Windows(R) XP Embedded operating system. It comes loaded with Microsoft(R) Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Citrix(R) ICA(R) Client and Microsoft(R) Internet Explorer with the Sun Microsystems(TM) Java(TM) Runtime Environment, and EverNote(TM) Corp.'s ritePen(R) 2.5 handwriting recognition software with improved editing tools. More

  • June 23, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Sony, Japan has announced the Vaio VGC-RA72PL2 desktop PC . Features include Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Pentium 4 3.80 GHz , Ram 1GB(512MB x 2)DDR2 533, HDD 500GB HDD (250GB x 2) [RAID 0] , NVIDIA GeForce 6600 256MB, PCI Expressx16, 20" screen; 1600x1200, Tuner TV, DVD, and floppy disk drive! via

  • June 12, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Sharp, Japan has announced the "Mebius PC-TX32J" , a new three-in-one LCD TV/DVD recorder with internal hard drive/desktop PC, set for release late June. Expected price 330,000 yen.

The PC-TX32J is an AV center PC that uses an AV-style case for the machine itself and provides a 32" LCD TV as a display. It uses a Celeron D 335 processor (2.8GHz), 512MB of DDR SDRAM, a 250GB hard drive, and has a DVD Super Multi drive with dual layer support. Read More

  • June 11, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Lenovo/IBM has announced the ThinkPad X41, a new Tablet PC. The X41 Tablet is the smallest and lightest convertible tablet in its class, designed for extremely mobile users who spend most of their time working away from the office. This model has the ability to function both as a tablet and an ultraportable notebook, providing the flexibility to take handwritten notes directly on the screen with the Tablet Digitizer Pen. The X41 Tablet utilizes a unique swivel hinge which allows the screen to rotate 180 degrees to be folded back and used like a clipboard. It has a full-size keyboard and is fully optimized for connectivity, extended memory, and a top-of-the-line chipset.

 
 

 

 

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Samsung has announced the world's first laptop with built-in support for multiple-input, multiple output (MIMO) WLAN technology - NT-X20 .

MIMO uses existing 802.11b and 802.11g standards, but makes better use of the available radio spectrum by sending several data signals over a single radio channel.

The X20 laptop PCs will come with Airgo's True MIMO chip set, which works with 802.11a/b/g networks, Airgo said in a press release. In third party tests the Samsung laptops with the MIMO chipset provided 8x the speed and 13x the coverage as the latest Intel Centrino wireless chipset. In addition test showed it is two times more energy efficient reports Mobile Mag.

"Given their significant technology lead, Airgo's True MIMO is the best fit for embedded wireless in our new high-performance Samsung X20 laptops," K.H. Uhm, Samsung's vice president of marketing, said in a statement.


Features NT-X20:

- CPU Pentium M 730 (1.6Ghz)
- 512Mb of DDR2 RAM
- 15" XGA screen
- 80Gb HDD
- CD-RW/DVD combo
- ATI Mobility Radeon X600 with 64Mb

The laptops are being shown this week at the Computex trade show in Taipei. The laptops will be sold in parts of Europe and Asia . Expected price range 2000 EUR .

  • June 3, 2005
 
 

 

 

AOpen, a member company of Acer Group, drops one of its blockbusters – Mini PC -- at Computex Taipei 2005.

Mini PC, a revolutionary IT products developed in cooperation with Intel Corp., proclaims the advent of the "miniaturized personal computing age", according to Bernie Tsai, president of AOpen Inc.

"The launch of the unique Mini PC testifies the strong R&D capability of AOpen and demonstrates that the product development expertise of our company takes the leading position in the world," Tsai elaborates.

 
 

 

 

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PC maker AOpen has been quick to attempt to stamp out any suggestions that its remarkably Mac Mini-like "Mini PC", jointly demonstrated at Computex 2005 this week with Intel, is intended to compete with the Apple product reports the Register.

The company even went as far as to quote a well-known computer market analyst that the Mini PC, which AOpen said was "a giant leap forward", is not the Wintel world's answer to the compact cut-price computer Apple began shipping earlier this year.

 
 

 

 

Tuesday, chipmaker Intel unveiled a concept PC at the Computex trade show in Taiwan.

The squarish metallic box, originally code-named Pandora closely resembles Apple Computer's Mac Mini. The device will be released under Taiwan-based AOpen's XC Cube product line .

According to Silent PC Review, AOpen's Pandora device has a slot load CD drive and power button in the front, along with three USB ports, a keyboard hookup and a serial port in the back for hooking into displays. The computer also has internal wireless networking connectors and uses a single blower fan to keep it cool. Read More

  • June 1, 2005
 
 

 

 

Samsung, Korea has announced NT-X20, the first MIMO compatible PC. MIMO or "Multi Input Multi Output" is a Wireless LAN technology. If you have a MIMO AP (Access Point) and a MIMO PC, you can surf wirelessly at a maximum speed of 108Mbps reports akihabaranews.

Features:

- CPU Pentium M 730 (1.6Ghz)
- 512Mb of DDR2 RAM
- 15" XGA screen
- 80Gb HDD
- CD-RW/DVD combo
- ATI Mobility Radeon X600 with 64Mb
- 2000 EUR

 
 

 

 

Sony, Japan has announced two models of the "VAIO type R" desktop PC with Intel's Pentium D and the Intel 945P Express chip set. The new models will be available in Japan from June 11th. The superior model, "VGC-RA73PL9" features Pentium D 830 (3GHz), HDD 500GB (250GBx2), GeForce 6600, DVD super multiple drive, DVD-ROM drive, Windows XP Professional and a 19" clear black liquid crystal with 1,280x1,024 dot (SXGA) resolution. Expected price 350,000 Yen.

 
 

 

 

Fujitsu Computer Systems has announced the new LifeBook B6000 Series of light and powerfully equipped ultra-portable touch screen notebooks ideally designed for healthcare, field-force automation and other fast-paced, forms-intensive workplaces. Featuring a larger, 50% brighter screen and exceptionally long battery life, the 3.3 pound LifeBook B6000 notebook, powered by the Intel Pentium M ULV 753 processor with enhanced SpeedStep technology delivers the flexibility of a touch screen and the productivity of a notebook for maximum efficiency.


 
 

 

 


Today Nokia introduced its first device in the new Internet Tablet category, the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet, at the LinuxWorld Summit in New York. The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet is a dedicated device optimized for convenient Internet browsing and email communications in a sleek pocketsize format. The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet features an impressive high-resolution (800x480) widescreen display with zoom and on-screen keyboard, ideal for viewing online content over Wi-Fi. Aside from Wi-Fi, the device can also connect to the Internet utilizing Bluetooth wireless technology via a compatible mobile phone.

 
 

 

 

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The convertible Toughbook 18 is tough times two. It easily converts from a powerful notebook PC to a convenient tablet PC with one quick swivel. It's wireless and fully-rugged either way.

 
 

 

 

Acer and Ferrari have unveiled the latest Ferrari branded laptop. The Acer Ferrari 4000 is a complete upgrade both inside and out on the 3200 and 3400 models presented over the past two years reports Pocket Lint

 
 

 

 

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HP has announced the L2000 notebook, in racing bike black, with the phrase LiveStrong emblazoned in yellow on the front, and Lance Armstrong's signature etched inside on the right palm rest reports ABCnews. HP joins AMD and the Lance Armstrong Foundation to promote LiveStrong, with the hope that consumers will join in the fight against cancer.

 
 

 

 

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Like other T series models, the Sony Vaio T350P is small and stylish. At 10.7 x 8.1 x 1.3 inches, it's compact enough to slip into a briefcase, yet has enough room for a dual layer DVD burner on the right side. The color of the lid is an executive-chic midnight blue, and Sony offers two other color options (burgundy and silver) online. To the right of the 10.6-inch widescreen you'll find the antenna for the EDGE connection, which sits flush with the system.

 
 

 

 

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Tuesday, Sony announced the VGN-T350, new Vaio laptop featuring a variety of wireless options. The T350 features 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, and built in technology to connect to Cingular's GPRS/EDGE high-speed data network or integrated WWAN .

Owners of the T Series can use Wi-Fi when a hot spot is nearby, Or they can use the machine's internal WAN capabilities and connect virtually anyplace where there's cellular coverage provided by Sony partner Cingular

 
 

 

 

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Shuttle Inc, has announced the availability of the XPC SB83G5M, the first XPC designed exclusively for integration with Windows XP Media Center.

Built around the Intel 915G and ICH6-R chipset with onboard VGA and 6 channel audio, all components of this barebone PC have been optimized to suit a media center environment. The small and stylish G5 chassis features a mirrored front panel and stealthed drive bays for excellent integration in a living-room environment, while the Silent X cooling solution ensures system noise remains unobtrusive when enjoying multimedia.

 
 

 

 

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Samsung's Q30 is a stylish and featherweight notebooktargeted at the high-end market. The Q20 features a Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) chip in the form of the Pentium M processor 753 (1.2GHz), 12.1in TFT display is a widescreen panel with a resolution of 1,280 x 768, (features "Super Bright" - makes the screen much brighter with extremely vivid colors), 40GB hard drive and CF, SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro support,

Samsung states price as S$3,999 (US$2,438.41). Available in Singapore

via Cnet
. Seen at Popgadget

  • May 9, 2005
 
 

 

 

Alienware has created a special edition of their Aurora high-end gaming PCs using the classic Star Wars theme. The systems feature the AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 CPU, Alienware will be giving one away on April 24th at the Celebration III event in Indianapolis reports Gizmodo.

 
 

 

 

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Toshiba Corporation, Japan, has announced the "libretto U100," a single-spindle notebook PC with a Pentium M CPU set for release in Japan late April. Estimates indicate that the model including the "Libretto DVD Dock" and Office Personal Edition 2003 will cost around 240,000 yen, and a model without around 190,000 yen.
The libretto U100 tips the scale at under 1kg and measures 210 x 165 x 29.8 ~ 33.4mm (W x D x H).

 
 

 

 

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UberGizmo - MSI computers, better known for their motherboards, has announced a stylish small form notebook. Features include a 12" display (1280x800 pixels) and exists in 2 CPU flavors: Pentium M or Celeron M. Other Specs - MMC/Memory Stick slot; USB 2.0x3; IEEE 1394 LAN Ethernet PC card type 1 and 2; SD card/mini D-Sub,

Dimensions : 303x225x26mm
Weight : 1.8kg

  • April 19, 2005
 
 

 

 

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NEC, Japan has announced a "desktop" version of their AV PC (Audio Video PC), VALUESTAR W VW900/CD . The VW900 features a 26" wide screen 1360x768 TFT Liquid Crystal flat panel, CPU option for a PIV 520 2.80GHz and 300Gb HDD space (the W900), or a Celeron 340 2.93GHz and 250Gb of HDD space (the W700). Both models have a i915V with integrated video functionality and a hardware Mpeg2 decoder, a TV tuner and a DVD R/RW/RAM and DL burner. More

  • April 13, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Asus has announced the V6800V notebook touted as the world's thinnest and lightest 15 inch laptop. It measures 0.9 inches thick and weighs 2Kg.

The Sonoma based V6800V supports such DDR2 RAM, PCI Express and SATA hard drives.

The fully customizable spec will feature processors beginning at 1.73GHz and hard drives at 60GB. trustedreviews

  • March 16, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Toshiba, Japan, has announced Qosmio G20, a new sleek desktop-replacement laptop. Features include a 17-inch WXGA screen -- resolution of 1440x900, a 128MB Geforce 6600 graphics card, 1.86Ghz or 1.73GHz Pentium M CPU, a 160GB or 200GB SATA HDD, and 512MB of RAM standard on both models. The Qosmio also features with an integrated TV tuner, along with a remote. The Qosmio G20, will be available late March. Expected price 360,000 Yen for superior model

Engadget

 
 

 

 

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TDIH has developed the first personalized lifestyle computer, called 'E-Go.' E-Go is a design notebook, with a unique form factor and interchangeable covers. This provides the user with the maximum possible level of personalizing abilities and freedom to create a great degree of individualisation. So now you can match all your outfits. TDIH touts E-Go as a premium quality product with unique quality components (new form factor motherboard) which distinguishes itself by its contemporary design and organic styling.

E-Go will be a 'Dutch-design' notebook based on the latest existing state-of-the-art technology. All design, engineering and manufacturing activities will be located in Europe to ensure the E-Go will comply with the highest quality and design standards.
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The keyboards, power supplies and manuals are adapted to world standards.

Initially E-Go will be launched in Europe as of October 2005, shortly followed by North America and Asia in January 2006.

Seen at Engadget.com

  • March 12, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Panasonic has announced the first rugged notebook based on Intel's new Sonoma mobile platform. The Toughbook CF-73 is housed in a rugged magnesium-alloy case and contain shock-and-vibration resistant hard drive. Features a shock-and-intrusion hardened 13.3-inch daylight readable, anti-reflective, transmissive touchscreen at 1024x768 resolution.

Panasonic’s new Toughbook CF-73

- Intel Mobile 1.86GHz CPU with a 533 MHZ front-side bus
- Dual-Channel lower-power DDR2 memory
- Mobile Intel 915 Express chipset
- Enhanced Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology
- Mobile Intel 915 Express chipset family (formerly codenamed Alviso)
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 graphics core
- PCI Express Giga Bit Ethernet, USB/PCI I/O support
- Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG integrated wireless chips.
- GPRS/GSM support
- Analog Modem
- DVD/CDRW drive


CF-73SCUTSBM 256MB RAM (expandable to 1280MB), 60GB HDD - price of $3500

CF-73SCVTSBM 512MB RAM (expandable to 1536MB), 80GB HDD - price of $3750

- via Mobile Mag

 
 

 

 

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Panasonic, Japan has announced the addition of two new models to its "TOUGHBOOK" range of sturdy notebook PCs that can survive a 90 cm fall when powered off.

The "29 Series" (13.3" LCD) and "18 Series" (10.4" LCD with 180 degree rotation) will go on sale from 7 March. A saltwater corrosion-resistant version of the "29 Series" will be released on 7 April.

The standard 29 Series (CF-29JC1AXS) is expected to cost 450,000 yen while the corrosion-resistant 29 Series (CF-29JC9AXS) should go for 500,000 yen, the 18 Series (CF-18GC1AXS) should go for around 350,000 Yen.

Features include magnesium alloy main body components, HDD protected by special damping material and enclosing it in a metal case, when not operational, the new models can apparently go from a drop from 90cm on to plywood or concrete. - More at TechJapan

 
 

 

 

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Dell has announced the XPS Gen 2 and the Inspiron 9300 laptops.

The XPS Gen 2 is Dell's new gaming laptop that features NVIDIA's new GeForce GO 6800 Ultra graphics card which features 256MB of video ram, a 17-inch widescreen display, Intel Pentium M 2GHz processor, and can be customized for up to 2GB of ram (512MB standard). The laptop will start at a base price of $2,749 US and is available now on Dell's website.

The new Inspiron 9300 features a 17-inch widescreen display, 64MB video card (upgradeable to 256MB), and up to a 2.1 GHz processor

Via Mobile Mag

  • February 26, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Sharp Corporation, Japan has announced the "Mebius PC-AL3DH," a new notebook PC with a 15" 3D LCD capable of displaying XGA resolutions. Release date March 25th - 360,000 yen. Features include special 3D supporting display that allows for the enjoyment of 3D video without the use of special glasses, "TriDef DVD Player" which allows for the realtime pseudo-3D display of conventional DVDs, "NVIDIA 3D Stereo" to display games supporting Direct3D/OpenGL in 3D, Pentium M 750 (1.86 GHz) CPU, 1GB of memory (DDR2-533, max 2GB), 80GB hard drive, Intel 915PM chipset, GeForce Go 6600 (128MB), a DVD Super Multi Drive (+R DL support), Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 1394 (4-pin), USB 2.0, D-Sub 15 pin, modem, etc..

The battery life is about 1.7 hours. Measures 326 x 273 x 32.2 ~ 41.5mm and weighs about 3.5kg. via Tech Japan

  • February 16, 2005
 
 

 

 

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VoodooPC has announced the launch of a new thin and light notebook computer featuring the new Intel "Sonoma" Centrino Platform. The Voodoo ENVY m:515 features new technology from Intel and Nvidia. It offers a faster bus speed, faster memory, and superior wireless performance than previous Centrino models. Also featuring new PCI Express graphics from mVidia, the Envy m:515 is thin and light, with strong graphics performance.

Starting at $2800, the Voodoo ENVY m:515 is the latest entry into the gaming notebook category. - Seen at Gizmodo

  • February 15, 2005
 
 

 

 

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The new 24" Widescreen UltraSharp 2405FPW Flat Panel Monitor from Dell is touted to offer the ultimate display experience. Targeted for computing enthusiast and graphics professionals, the 2405FPW features 1920x1200 Native Resolution, 12ms (typ) Response Time, Dual input support, P-I-P (Picture-in-Picture) , and a 4 port USB Hub and 9-in-1 card reader.

via Gizmodo

 
 

 

 

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IOGEAR today introduced their new PC only USB 2.0 docking station. The docking station connects to your laptops USB port allowing you to expand your laptops capabilities, or just dock your laptop at home or work. The device has an Ethernet port, two PS/2 ports, an audio-in jack and audio-out jack, a serial port and three USB 2.0 ports. The device is available on IOGEAR's website now for a price of $89.99

- MobileMag
- Engadget

  • February 10, 2005
 
 

 

 

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The Satellite P35 is a new Notebook Computer from Toshiba featuring a 17" WXGA display w/TruBrite. Touted as the ultimate gaming machine, features include 16:9 aspect ratio make it perfect for viewing wide-screen format movies, Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor supports Hyper-Threading Technology, ATI discreet graphics (P35-S629) , 17" diagonal wide-screen display is intensified with TruBrite technology, Harman Kardon speakers and SRS TruSurround XT technology, 100GB hard drive.

 
 

 

 

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Fujitsu has announced the LifeBook N3500 their first Intel Sonoma based laptop. Features include a 15.4" screen (first for fujitsu), new screen technology called "Color-Enhanced Crystal View", a built-in TV Tuner option, Express Card slot and DDR2 SDRAM.

 
 

 

 

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Toshiba Corporation, Japan has announced the "dynabook R10/170L7" consumer tablet PCs set for release on February 18th. Price is estimated at around 19,500 yen. Toshiba's first consumer tablet PC uses a convertible style allowing the LCD to rotate 180 degrees. Features include a "3D Acceleration Sensor" that detect the rotation of the LCD, and the direction of the image can be adjusted with a single touch, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005, Celeron M 360 (1.4GHz) CPU, 512MB of memory (max 2GB), 60GB hard drive, Intel 855GME chipset (integrated video), a DVD Super-Multi Drive (+R DL support), and a 14.1" LCD supporting 1024 x 768 display.

 
 

 

 

Financial times is reporting that the fourth largest regional telecommunications group, Qwest Communications International, and the second largest US long-distance carrier, MCI could announce a merger agreement as soon as Monday, according to people in the know. Qwest expects to save between $2.5bn and $3bn in annual costs as a result of the merger. The company will pay about $6.5bn for MCI. Earlier Reuters reported that either Verizon or BellSouth might still enter the bidding. MCI's shareholders apparently think the company is worth much more even though MCI emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection a year ago. Shares gained 88 cents to close at $21.03 on Friday - the highest closing since April 15. The market values MCI at $6.69bn. Qwest's shares also rose on Friday 10 per cent increase. The market values Qwest at about $8.81bn. Analysts calculate MCI would add about $2bn a year in cash flow to Qwest which would help the Denver-based company continue to service its $17bn in outstanding debt

  • February 4, 2005
 
 

 

 

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Sony Japan has announced the business oriented VGN-BP90S[SPEC-S] a new model to their "VAIO type B" line. The VGN-BP90S featuring Windows XP Professional will be available on February 5th. Various options can be changed, such as support for CTO, the LCD and CPU, memory, hard disk capacity, optical disc, and so forth. The price of a minimum configuration with a 14.1" XGA screen, Celeron M 350 (1.3GHz), 256MB of RAM, 40GB HD, and DVD/CD-R/RW combo drive is 99,800 yen. At the top is a similar configuration with a Pentium M 725 for 109,800 yen.

Interfaces are the same as on existing modules. The body size is 321 x 255.3 x 29~43.2mm (W x D x H), and it weighs about 2.3kg.

- Seen at TechJapan

  • February 3, 2005
 
 

 

 

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NEC Corporation, JP, has announced the LaVie G J series their new Intel Sonoma based laptop line. Features include Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor Ultralow voltage edition 733j (1.10GHz), RAM: 256/512/768/1280MB, Low temperature polysilicon 12.1 type TFT color type liquid crystal display -- 1,024x768 dot (XGA), HDD: 40/60/80GB (Ultra-ATA). Measures 272x237.5x25.2x27.2mm and Weighs 1.38kg. Maximum drive time approximately 5.4 hours. Available Feb 1st. 2005 - 164,850 Yen

  • January 26, 2005
 
 

 

 

Fujitsu has announced the E8020 their new Intel Sonoma based lifebook . Features include Intel's Pentium M processor (in 1.73GHz, 2.0GHz, and 2.13GHz models), up to 2GB of 533 MHz DDR2 RAM, up to an 80GB hard drive, a 15.1-inch LCD screen, an optional ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 64MB graphics card, and built-in 802.11a/b/g WiFi.

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via Engadget

  • January 21, 2005
 
 

 

 

Toshiba has announced the Satellite M45 their new Sonoma Centrino based laptop featuring a built in Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g) card providing high speed wireless surfing. The Satellite M45 will be available in two models, the M45-S331 featuring a 1.6GHz processor and the M45-S351 featuring a 1.73GHz processor. Other features include the Intel based Graphics Media Accelerator 900 chipset, 80GB HDD or a 100GB, 512MB RAM with the ability to upgrade to 2GB, built-in Harman/Kardon speakers, Wide angle screen (1280x800), Firewire Port IEEE 1394 and Bridge media adapter that accepts SecureDigital(TM), Multimedia, MemoryStick, MemoryStick Pro and SmartMedia memory cards.

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Estimated single unit price for the Toshiba M45 Satellite Series is $1,499 for the S331 model and $1,699 for the S351.

 
 

 

 

NEC JP has announced the Intel Sonoma based "VersaPro" laptop. The new laptop will be available in Japan from February 28th for 169,890 Yen. Features the Intel 915GM Express chip set, Pentium M 733J (1.10GHz/ ultralow voltage) CPU, 12.1" liquid crystal, DDR2-SDRAM (maximum 1,280MB), 256MB memory, 40GB HDD, Gigabit Ethernet, Windows XP Professional and wireless LAN function

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Measures 272x237.5x25.2 -- 27.2mm and weighs approximately 1.32kg.

- MORE

  • January 20, 2005
 
 

 

 

The world's biggest semiconductor company Intel yesterday released the new generation of Centrino processors called "Sonoma" offering faster wireless Internet connection, more multimedia-functions and higher security. It is expected that over 150 notebook models will carry the new Centrino processor by the middle of next year. Specifications of Sonoma include an increase of the frontside bus speed from 400MHz to 533Mhz, supports the 802.11a wireless standard, in addition to the "b" and "g" standards, new graphics architecture provides twice the performance of the previous Centrino models, allowing Sonoma-equipped notebooks to run high definition video, Intel developed HD audio architecture, addition of DDR2 RAM and PCI express
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Toshiba, JP, has announced Dynabook SS MX and Dynabook SS LX their new Sonoma-based notebooks. The 1.1-inch thick Dynabook SS MX features a 1.1GHz CPU, 12-inch XGA screen, 5-hour battery, DVD-R/RW/RAM, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, 60GB HDD, SD and CompactFlash slots, and 256MB RAM. The 0.89-inch thick Dynabook SS LX features an Intel 725 1.6GHz CPU, 14-inch display, 512MB RAM, 802.11b/g, 80GB SATA HDD, 64MB nVidia GeForce 2 Go 6200, Gigabit Ethernet, SD and CompactFlash.

- Seen at Engadget

  • January 19, 2005
 
 

 

 

ATI Technologies Inc. has announced the Mobility(TM) Radeon(R) X700 a new PCI Express-based graphics processor for notebook PCs. The Mobility Radeon X700 takes high definition DirectX(R) 9 performance into new territory delivering great visuals and longer battery life. Features eight pixel pipelines, six vertex engines, high speed GDDR3 memory support,Powerplay (TM) 5.0 with new PCI Express based power management capabilities for longer battery life, LRTC(TM) and LCD-EE(TM) for high-quality, crisp video playback on notebook panels and automatic Display Configuration technology for simplified setup of external displays

A range of integrated memory options optimized for space and power efficiency Mobility Radeon X700 technology will be adopted by many of the industry's top OEM and ODM designers including Acer, Arima, Asus, Alienware, BenQ, Clevo, Compal, ECS, Eurocom, Fujitsu, Fujitsu-Siemens, Gateway Inc, Inventec, Lenovo, LG, Medion, MSI, Samsung, Sony, Targa, Toshiba and Uniwill.

- MORE via MobileMag

 
 

 

 

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Sharp Corp. JP has announced the PC-XG70H and the PC-XG50H their new multimedia notebook PCs with screens as bright as the company's liquid crystal display TVs. According to Sharp the screens are the brightest in the industry for notebook PCs. Features 15-inch TFT-LCDs (thin-film transistor LCDs) with a brightness of 630 candela per square meter, 1,024 pixels by 768 pixels resolution, built-in analog TV tuners and come with remote controls that enable the models to link to the Internet and other devices such as DVD players. The PC-XG70H has a 160G-byte hard-disk drive (HDD), and the PC-XG50H has 80G-byte disk.

The PC-XG70H (240,000 Yen) and the PC-XG50H (200,000 Yen) will go on sale in Japan on Jan. 28 and Jan. 22 respectively

- Seen at UberGizmo

  • January 18, 2005
 
 

 

 

Looks like that Intel Sonoma Non disclosure agreement (NDA) set until the 18th/19th of this month, has gone out the door. Dell's first Intel Sonoma chipset based laptops specifications and images have leaked onto the Internet. The leaked include The Inspiron 6000 and the Inspiron 9300. Engadget reports the Inspiron 6000 will feature a 15.4-inch, WSXGA+ (1680x1050) LCD screen, 1.73GHz Pentium M processor, 512MB of DDR2 RAM, 80GB hard drive, dual-layer 8xDVD+/-RW drive, 128MB ATI Mobility RADEON X300 PCI-Express video card, built-in 8-in-1 memory card reader, and built-in 802.11b/g WiFi. While The Inspiron 9300 features a 17-inch WXGA+ (1440x900) LCD screen, 1.73GHz Pentium M processor, 1GB of RAM, 80GB hard drive, dual-layer 8xDVD+/-RW drive, 256MB NVIDIA GeforceFX 6800 Go PCI-Express video card, and built-in 802.11a/b/g WiFi.

- Seen at Engadget

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  • January 17, 2005
 
 

 

 

Taiwanese manufacturer Benq has announced three Intel Sonoma based notebooks -- the Joybook S52, S72 and A82 machines. The Intel Sonoma based machines feature 90 nanometer Dothan CPUs, 533MHz front side bus, XD bit security, 915 Express integrated graphics chip, triple mode wireless, and high definition audio. The S52 features a 13-inch screen and surround sound. The S72 features a 14-inch screen, a remote control with laser pointer, and ATI Mobility Radeon X600.

While the A82 features a 15.4-inch screen, Radeon X600, surround sound and laser pointer remote control. The machines will go on sale in February. Not expected to make our shores


- Seen at Engadget

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Canopus JP has announced KTVX1000USB, a TV-tuner that plugs into your laptop USB port. The Mobile Tuner is set for launch in Japan - February - expected price 10,00 Yen. In addition to giving you the ability to watch TV on your laptop, the KTVX1000USB also features ability to record TV shows on your Harddrive, compact size, antenna and USB powered.

- MORE

 
 

 

 

PCs running Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP could be vulnerable to the Cellery worm, that installs a playable version of the Tetris game on PCs that it has infected. While users play the game, the worm browses computer networks for PCs that have not shut off all the insecure ways they connect to other machines to infect them. The risk of infection by Cellery is thought to be very low as few copies of the worm have been found. The virus does not damage machines but heavily infected networks could slow down as scanning traffic builds. Security company Sophos urged users and companies to update their Anti-virus software to keep themselves protected.

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- Seen at UberGizmo

  • January 13, 2005
 
 

 

 

Intel Corp. will launch the next-generation "Sonoma" mobile platform on January 19. Intel is expected to unveil more than 80 notebooks using the technology at a launch event in San Francisco. Sonoma the new version of Centrino will include a new version of the Pentium M processor for notebooks that offers 2MB of cache, a chipset that features DDR 2 memory support, PCI Express for faster data transfer, a Wi-Fi chip that handles 802.11 a/b/g transmission and high-definition audio.

- MORE

  • January 12, 2005
 
 

 

 

Sony JP has announced the spindle note VAIO Y PC and the slim note VAIO F featuring a 15" LCD display. Both Models are set to go on sale January 22nd.

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The VAIO Y speculated to cost around 170,000 yen is aimed at the business market does not feature an optical drive. Features include Windows XP Professional OS, 12.1" XGA liquid crystal display, Pentium M 725 (1.60GHz), memory 256MB (maximum 2GB), HDD 60GB and Intel 855GME chip set with video function built-in, Type2 PC card slot x1, memory stick slot (DUO/PRO correspondence) x1, Ethernet and IEEE 1394 (4 pins) x1 and USB 2.0x2, IEEE 802.11b/g wireless LAN and D-Sub15 pin.

5 hours battery life. Measures 285.7x247.8x24.9 -- 35.8mm and weighs approximately 1.69kg.

 
 

 

 

Eizo JP has announced FlexScan P170 their new 17" LCD display. The FlexScan P170 is goes on sale from January 20th in Japan expected price is 45,000 Yen.

Features include 1,280x1,024 dot (SXGA) resolution, 16ms response time, 300cd/ square m brightness , 450:1 contrast ratio and BrightRegulator" function for automatic brightness adjustments based on surroundings

Measures 369x385.2x192mm and weighs 4kg.

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- MORE

  • January 8, 2005
 
 

 

 

GIGABYTE Technology has announced shipment of the second generation GIGABYTE Bluetooth USB Adapter (GN-BTD02). The GN-BTD02 Bluetooth USB adapter features increased wireless range, up to 100 meters with a 723Kbps data rate and a silver finish case with colored accents. You connect the GN-BTD02 Bluetooth USB Adapter to the USB port of your Desktop or Laptop PC for Bluetooth wireless connectivity

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Other features include support for up to 7 Bluetooth devices simultaneously, Bluetooth management and connectivity software makes it easy to discover and connect to nearby devices and two LED indicators on the GN-BTD02 that indicate when there is power, (Green LED) and when a wireless Bluetooth link (Blue LED) is established.

The Bluetooth USB Adapter (GN-BTD02) is available now -- $58.

- MORE

  • December 29, 2004
 
 

 

 

500-laptop.jpgWalmart the countries largest employer who was recently garnered their own term "walmart-ization" has a $500 laptop on sale now, while it is not a super Laptop, it will do the job, and hey it runs on LINUX, I am sure that will make some folks happy, it might puzzle the folks who will actually buy this Laptop but hey how can you argue with $500? Features of the PC include a VIA C3 Processor, 128MB RAM, 30GB Hard Drive, CD-ROM Drive and 14.1" LCD Screen.

- Seen at ubergizmo

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  • December 21, 2004
 
 

 

 

Ogle at Soldam's new "PANDORA RHAPSODY" 7-inches (185mm) across, tall, and deep case. The Case comes with the "LV-671" motherboard from Taiwan's Commell - (supports Pentium M), other features include a slim Panasonic DVD burner, DDR333 RAM slot, mini-PCI slot & PCI slot. Currently available in Japan for 70,000 yen. (pre-orders). Ship Date December 15.

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via Gizmodo
MORE via impress.co.jp

  • December 1, 2004
 
 

 

 

Sony Japan has announced the VGN-U71P to their Vaio U series line -- the VGN-U71P will be available Dec 6 for about 199,800 Yen. I guess the introduction of this new model should dispel the rumors about the U50/U70 models not doing well in Japan. The new mobile PC "VGN-U71P" features Windows XP Professional (SP2) operating system, 1.1 GHz Pentium M processor, 30GB hard drive, 800x600 dot (SVGA) touch panel screen, IEEE 802.11b/g and 512MB of RAM. To make sure you do more reading the VGN-U71P will have the ebook reading software SONY LIBRIe LE

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The Vaio VGN-U750P was recently announced as hitting our shores.

- MORE via Impress.co.jp

  • November 15, 2004
 
 

 

 

"The Voodoo ENVY m:790 is like a fast desktop computer stuffed inside a notebook chassis," according to Rahul Sood, President and CTO, VoodooPC.

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If Rahul's word is not good enough for you here are some of the features to help drive home that point the m:790 includes up 4 gigabytes of DDR-2 Memory, 7-in-1 Card Reader, a 17" high resolution high gloss display, choice of two optical drives, Serial ATA RAID, PCI Express Video, and Intel's Pentium 4 560 processor.

- MORE

  • November 12, 2004
 
 

 

 

Fujitsu Computer has announced their first notebook 17-inch wide-aspect screen. The Lifebook N6010 runs on a Intel Pentium 4 processor operating at 3.2 GHz and supporting Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology, up to 2GB of Memory, a 100GB hard drive, multi-format DVD writer, built-in TV tuner, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, a 3-in-1 memory card reader

LifeBook N6010 Notebook Specifications

 
 

 

 

Sony has announced their intention to sell the Vaio U50/U70 palmtop PC on the US market amid rumors of the product being canceled in Japan because of bad sales -- are we getting left overs -- not that I mind but one has to wonder why it didn't do well in Japan. The VGN-U750P as it will be called here American has 1.1GHz Pentium M, 512MB on non-upgradable RAM, Windows XP Professional, built-in wireless and a 5 inch XBrite TFT Touch screen

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Gizmodo review
i4u review

- MORE via Press Release

  • November 10, 2004
 
 

 

 

The Area-51m 7700 is a new 17-inch widescreen laptop from Alienware. FEATURES : 3.6GHz Pentium 4 processor, 256MB Mobile GFX graphics card, full-size keyboard with number pad keys, built-in four speaker surround sound with subwoofer, 7-in-1 memory card reader, PCI Express, dual hard drives, two optical drive slots, and up to 4GB of RAM. Weight 12.5lbs . * Base Price $2,256.00 -

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Currently taking preorders

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  • November 8, 2004
 
 

 

 

Fujitsu has announced the a new series of tablet PCs - FMV-STYLISTIC TB11/B, TB11/R, and TB11/S. The FMV units features include 1.10GHz Pentium M 733 processor, 802.11a/b/g, Gigabit Ethernet, fingerprint sensor and user authentication via a security button, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005. The TB11/S will include a docking station, wireless keyboard USB mouse for 281,800 Yen, the TB11/R will have a 10.4-inch XGA LCD for 239,000 Yen and the TB11/B 219,000 Yen . Japan only , available now

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- MORE via nikkei

  • October 26, 2004 <