Archive for November, 2009

Lenovo is going to release the ThinkPad X100e, a 11.6-inch AMD-based ultraportable business laptop, according to leaked specifications.

Along with the AMD Athlon Neo MV40 1.6GHz single-core processor, RS780 chipset, and the 1366×768 display, the ThinkPad X100e includes up to 4GB of RAM, up to 320GB of hard drive space, a 3- or 6-cell battery for up to 5.1 hours of run time, optional 3G and GPS receivers, a full-size keyboard with trackpoint, a multi-touch trackpad, and Windows 7 or XP operating system

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Dell launched today a multi-touch edition of the Studio 17 laptop.

Along with the multi-touch enabled 17.3-inch LED backlight display, the multimedia-oriented Studio 17 features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the GMA 4500MHD integrated or the ATI Radeon 4570/4650 dedicated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, up to 1TB of hard drive storage using two 500GB HDDs, a DVD burner, Blu-ray Combo drive, or Blu-ray burner, and Windows 7 Home Premium OS.

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Dell has launched the Adamo XPS 13, an ultra-thin 13.4-inch laptop with an innovative hinge that rises the keyboard for a more comfortable typing.

The “world’s thinnest laptop” is 0.4 inch thin and weighs 3.5 pounds. It features Intel’s SU9400 1.4GHz ultra-low voltage processor, the GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 128GB solid state drive with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed, and up to 5 hours 17 minutes of run time with the optional extended battery. The display uses LED backlight and has a resolution of 720p.

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The Lenovo ThinkPad SL410 is a new affordable 14-inch notebook for small and medium business customers.

The laptop comes with the Intel Celeron or Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the Intel GMA 4500MHD or 4500M integrated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR3 system memory, up to 320GB of hard drive space, a DVD burner, and a 6-cell 4-hour battery. The 14.0″ glossy or anti-glare LED backlight display has a resolution of 1366×768 pixels.

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The Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 is a new 15.6-inch notebook for budget-conscious small and medium business users.

The ThinkPad SL510 features the Intel Celeron or Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the GMA 4500MHD or 4500M integrated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM, up to 320GB of hard drive space, a DVD burner, and a 6-cell battery for up to 4 hours of run time. The 15.6″ LED backlight display has a resolution of 1366×768 pixels, and a glossy (VibrantView) or matte (AntiGlare) coating.

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Dell has released the 14-inch Vostro 1014 and and the 15.6″ Vostro 1015, the new affordable laptops for business users.

The notebooks include 1280×720 anti-glare LED backlight displays, Intel’s Core 2 Duo or Celeron processors, the Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, up to 320GB of hard drive space, a DVD burner, a 6-cell battery, optional 2MP web camera, a single speaker, 802.11b/g WiFi, Ethernet LAN, and 56k modem connections, four USB ports, an ExpressCard/34 slot, a 5-in-1 card reader, a VGA output, and a Firewire port.

The Vostro 1014 and 1015 come with Windows Vista or Windows 7 pre-installed and start at $429 at dell.com.

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Qualcomm has introduced a smartbook, a device that fills the gap between the smartphones and netbooks.

Based on the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon mobile platform, the showcased smartbook by Lenovo features an ARM processor, 720p HD-capable graphics, and integrated wireless chips.

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Lenovo has released the IdeaPad U150, a new 11.6-inch ultraportable laptop.

The Intel CULV-powered IdeaPad U150 measures 0.75-inch thin and weighs under 3 pounds. The first two released models are the red U150 690968U featuring the Intel Pentium Dual-Core SU4100 1.3GHz CPU, 3GB of DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard drive, and 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, and the black U150 690969U with the Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 at 1.3GHz, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 320GB HDD, and 802.11n Wi-Fi. Both Windows 7 Home Premium-based notebooks come with 6-cell batteries and do not have built-in optical drives. Their displays use LED backlight and have a resolution of 1366×768 pixels.

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Toshiba has released the 15.6-inch Satellite Pro L450 and 17.3-inch Satellite Pro L550 laptops, both designed for small and medium business users.

The new notebooks feature Intel’s Core 2 Duo processors and GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, up to 320GB of hard drive space, DVD burners, web cameras, and 802.11/a/g/n wireless LAN. The Satellite Pro L450 comes with Windows XP Professional 32-bit SP3 pre-installed and Windows 7 Professional upgrade media, while the L550 comes with Windows 7 Pro preloaded.

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The HP Compaq Presario CQ61Z is a recently released 15.6-inch series laptop, advertised as a classic style notebook for easy everyday computing.

The Compaq Presario CQ61Z comes with the AMD Sempron single core M100 or AMD dual core CPUs (M300, M320, M500 or M520), the ATI Radeon HD 4200 integrated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, up to 500GB of hard drive space, and a DVD burner or optional Blu-ray combo drive.

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Walmart will be offering the HP Pavilion G60-519WM 15.6-inch laptop for $298 on November 7, according to the retailer’s ads.

The Pavilion G60-519WM includes the Intel Celeron 900 processor at 2.2GHz, the GMA 4500M integrated graphics, 3GB of DDR2 memory, a 250GB hard drive, a DVD burner, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, a 56k modem, two USB ports, a VGA output, and Windows 7 Home Premium OS.

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Acer has introduced the Acer Aspire AS8940G-6865 desktop replacement laptop, featuring an 18.4-inch display, an Intel Core i7 quad-core processor and Windows 7 Home Premium OS.

Along with the i7-720QM 1.6GHz quad-core CPU and the full HD 1920×1080 LED-backlight screen, the entertainment oriented AS8940G-6865 incorporates the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M dedicated GPU, a Blu-ray combo drive, a 500GB HDD and 4GB of DDR3 memory.

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VIA Technologies has announced the Nano 3000 Series processors for thin-and-light laptops and all-in-one desktop PCs.

The new generation of CPUs based on ‘Isaiah’ architecture are clocked from 1GHz to 2GHz, depending on model, and have an 800MHz front side bus. The Nano 3000 support “flawless playback of high bit-rate 1080p HD video”, 64-bit computing, and virtualization technology. The chips include SSE4 set of instructions for enhanced multimedia processing and VIA PadLock technology providing hardware security features.

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The Lenovo IdeaPad S12 netbook models with the NVIDIA Ion multimedia-oriented platform are now available for purchase.

The Ion-based IdeaPad S12 features a 12.1-inch 1280×800 display, a 256MB dedicated graphics card supporting full HD video playback, the Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz CPU and Windows 7 OS. The first two released models - the 29595FU and 295954U - include 2GB and 3GB of DDR2 RAM and 250GB and 320GB hard drives, respectively. Both netbooks have a 6-cell battery, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a black chassis.

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