The Asus Eee PC X101 is a $200 netbook designed to use an 8GB solid state disk and run MeeGo Linux. Asus plans to launch the mini-laptop in the US later this summer. But the company is also working on a slightly different version called the Eee PC X101H which will have a higher capacity hard drive and Windows operating system. Last I’d heard Asus had no plans to offer that model in the US, but it showed up at the FCC web site today.
That doesn’t necessarily mean that Asus will be bringing this model to the States. Sometimes companies apply for FCC certification for devices just in case they might later want to launch those gadgets in the US.
Asus has posted a user manual and a number of photos to the FCC. There’s no information about the operating system or software, but the laptop clearly has a Windows key for launching the Start Menu.
The laptop has 2 USB ports, an SD card slot, an Ethernet jack, and a VGA port.
The photos also show a removable battery and RAM access panel, so users should be able to make some upgrades without opening up the case and voiding the warranty. Asus tells me that the Eee PC X101 will only be sold with a 3 cell battery in the US, but the X101 and X101H can also work with a 6 cell battery.
You might want to take the photos with a grain of salt though, since several show a model number of 900A. I suspect Asus just slapped an old sticker on this prototype, but the Asus Eee PC 900A is a netbook with an 8.9 inch display that was released in 2008. [Source: liliputing.com]
I’ve been searching for an unboxing video of Acer Chromebook for a while. When I heard that it started shipping, I knew that we will get to see one today.Cougar Abogado also agreed with me on that :-) [Source: chromestory.com]
It's hard to forget a face like this one, and if Samsung's NC215s solar netbook has been tickling your brain for the past few weeks, you'll likely be delighted to hear that you can pre-order one now for $399.
We'd actually not heard yet of Sammy's plans to ship this thing here in North America, but it's fairly clear that Amazon intends to hawk it -- complete with an Atom N570 CPU, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, 1GB of DDR3 memory, 25GB HDD and Windows 7 Starter. If you're not exactly keen on ponying up for the solar panel, the otherwise similar NC110 has also popped up in pre-sale fashion, with $329 getting you in line for that one. Per usual, tap those links below to do the deed(s). [Source: engadget.com]
MSI has rolled out a new X-Slim series 14-inch lappie with a sleek design and some Intel Inside stickers.
The X460 is just 22mm thick and it weighs in at under 2kg, which is rather impressive for a 14-incher. It is powered by Intel Core i5-2410M or Core i7-2630QM processors and it can be equipped with up to 8GB of memory.
In addition to integrated HD 3000 graphics, MSI will gladly sell you the optional Geforce GT 540M discrete card, which should be more than enough for some casual gaming on the 1366x768 screen.
The X460 also boasts two USB 3.0 ports along with a lone USB 2.0 port, Bluetooth 3.0, VGA, HDMI, LAN, WLAN and THX sound. It seems like a well balanced all-rounder, provided MSI doesn’t go wild with the pricing. [Source: fudzilla.com]
Toshiba just unveiled what it claims is the world's first glasses-free 3D laptop, the Qosmio F750. It's a heavy-set beast dedicated to gaming and movies, with a 15.6-inch Full HD lenticular screen that can display 2D and 3D simultaneously in separate windows. It also rocks an HD webcam that follows your movements and adjusts the 3D effect accordingly, so you can peek at the that lovely third dimension from almost any angle you like. Innovative stuff indeed, but we were underwhelmed when we caught a glimpse of Toshiba's concept model back in January. So, has the technology improved since then? Check out our hands-on impressions and video after the break.
The laptop we played with was still technically pre-release, but the official release is in early August so the hardware must be pretty final. This includes some powerful innards, befitting the £1300 ($2100) price tag: an Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia Geforce GT540M graphics, "distortion-free" Harmon Kardon speakers, a BDXL drive, plus a USB 3.0 port and two of the USB 2.0 variety. HDMI and VGA outputs were also in attendance, along with an input for a co-axial aerial, which we were told would be "capped off" in the final European model. You'll find complete specs in the PR below.
The software was less production-ready, and we were only able to watch a few 3D video clips that Toshiba had loaded on there. It would have been great to see how an off-the-shelf 3D Blu-ray disc performed, and try our hand at a few 3D games, but alas that will have to wait until we do a full review. Also, we were unable to the see the simultaneous 2D/3D in action, for example by running a 3D movie in one window while browsing 2D content in another window. Nevertheless, the videos we saw were pretty mouthwatering -- at least once our eyes and brain adjusted to the 3D effect.
The eye-tracking system was remarkably quick and refused to be fooled by the sharp movements and embarrassing head-bops we threw at it. However, the adjustment of the 3D effect was slower to catch up. Even a relatively small head movement caused the 3D effect to falter momentarily before settling again. However, we think the system could cope with normal movements while watching a movie, and gaming tends to have the user transfixed in a single spot anyway -- and it was infinitely better than what we saw in the concept model. It's important to note that the system can only cater for one viewer at a time -- this is the major downside of the glasses-free tech employed here. You won't be able to watch a 3D movie with your buddy on a flight, for example, but that's the price you pay for not having to wear funny specs. [Source: EnGadget.com]
Lenovo has launched its first Fusion powered ThinkPad, the X121e based on the E-350 APU.
The business oriented 11.6-incher features a traditionally understated design and it is the only Fusion notebook in its class with a matte WXGA screen. Lenovo included 4GB of memory and 320GB of storage in the mix, along with three USB ports, WLAN/Bluetooth, HDMI and a card reader.
In addition to the multi-touch trackpad, it features ThinkPad’s trademark TrackPoint and a chiclet keyboard. It weighs 1.5kg with a 6-cell power pack and the asking price is €379, which sounds rather reasonable.
It seems like a very nice successor to the AMD Neo-based X100e, but it also has two minor downsides. No operating system is included in the price and it is still not available in retail. [Source: fudzilla.com]
Archos announces Android tablets G9 series, Archos 80 G9 and Archos 101 G9, is a Android 3.1 Honeycomb tablet. G9 Tablet supported TI OAP 4 ARM Cortex A9 dual-core processor. Both are equipped with 16GB flash memory storage options or 250GB hard drive.
Archos 80 G9 has 8-inch screen and resolution of 1024 × 768 touchscreen. 101 G9 with a 10.1-inch 1280 × 800 resolution touchscreen. Both are equipped with front camera which can record 720p video resolution of HD, WiFi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth connectivity, do not miss there's also a built-in GPS receiver and compass, built-in speaker, microSD / SDHC slot card and HDMI output.
G9 series is tablet is only able to decode 1080p H264 High Profile video. Archos released a 3G USB dongle for tablet G9. Price Archos G9 80 starts at $ 279 and price Archos 101 G9 at $ 349.
Lenovo brings two new laptops that provide comfort multimedia and entertainment, Lenovo Ideapad Y570 and Lenovo Ideapad Z470. Two of these laptops give new nuances in the family line of Lenovo.
Lenovo Ideapad Z470 Z470 comes with a size 14-inch HD LED backlight (1366x768) 16:9 widescreen. With the second generation of processors up to Intel Core i7 and Intel Turbo Boost Technology feature that will generate 2.0 speed performance for users. Technology Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows 7 has been available that provide speed at start-up and shutdown.
For connectivity, Lenovo Z470 gives completeness such as Bluetooth, WiMax, 802.11n Wi-Fi and LAN, and various port-sufficient users.
Lenovo Ideapad Z470 weighs 2.2 kg and is available with two color options, Coral Blue and Metallic Red. This laptop is already present in the market at a price of $ 499.
Lenovo Ideapad Y570 Comes with 3D technology vision screen measuring 15.6-inch 1366x768 HD 16:9 widescreen. Lenovo Y570 gives maximum performance with second-generation processor Intel Core i7, with features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.
Support full connectivity, Bluetooth, LAN, WiFi 802.11n, up to the port USB2.0, USB3.0, eSATA, and 6in1 card reader. Y570 has been integrated with optical drive and Blu-Ray disc.
Ideapad Y570 weighs 2.7 kg and 6 cell battery, will be available with prices ranging from $ 899.
Toshiba Satellite L750D-ST4N01 Llano is the first notebook from Toshiba. Llano Toshiba Notebook for sale starting at $ 699, with a 15.6-inch monitor and 4GB of RAM memory, 640GB 5400rpm hard drive, 1366 x 768 panel, and three USB 2.0 ports.
This notebook has an AMD quad-core chips A6-3400M and 6520G for AMD Radeon HD graphics, a combination which adds cost $ 10 from configuration of Toshiba Satellite L755-S5258 with Core i5-2410M processor and Intel graphics.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is business professional notebook. Lenovo X1, will replace the ThinkPad X301, the ThinkPad is thin, with less than 17 mm thick and weighing 1.67 kg.
Slim and slender body that have the second generation of Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors, while the memory up to 8GB of RAM and 160GB hard drive SSD. ThinkPad X1 MILSPEC compliant with rollcage survival rates of carbon fiber and magnesium casing.
13.3-inch LCD screen, Lenovo X1 using Corning Gorilla Glass for extra durability and scratch resistance, also features a new battery RapidCharge technology. Another feature HDMI 1.4a video output, HD built-in webcam, touchpad and Trackpoint, Spill Resistant keyboard backlight technology with keystroke Noise surpresson to muffle the sound on the keyboard, stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theater v4, USB 3.0 port, and fingerprint reader.
ThinkPad X1 has WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and optional WWAN connectivity Gobi 3000. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Price starting at $ 1,399.
Samsung and Google introduced the world's first Chromebook, Samsung Series 5. Designed and built with speed, simplicity and security to run Google Chrome OS. Samsung Chromebook has an elegant shape and just 0.79 inches thick with the color of Titan Silver or White Finish.
Powered by an Intel Atom N570 1.66GHz dual-core processor, Series 5 using 2GB of RAM and a 16GB SSD drive mSATA, supports WiFi 802.11b/g/n and is equipped with a card reader 4-in-1, 1 Megapixel webcam, built-in speakers stereo. Samsung Chromebook has a 12.1-inch screen and 6-cell battery.
Samsung Series 5 with color 3G Titan Silver / Arctic White and Series 5 without 3G will be available on June 15, with the price of $ 499.99 and $ 429.99.
LG has released two laptop, P430 has screen size 14 inches, while P530 has a screen size of 15 inches, Blade series laptops.
Blade series laptop is a laptop that has a very thin thickness, for LG range of laptop production in which each of the laptop screen only has a section thickness, 4.5 mm and 4.7 mm. P430 weighs 1.94kg, P530 only has a weight of just 2.2kg.
LG put the Core i7 processor and GeForce GPU GT520M to display. P430 will be launched in Europe, Asia, Middle East, and South America in late May, and followed by P530 model in June.
MSI has released word that the deployment of its gaming notebook GT660-time, making it one of the first machines from MSI...
Which comes with a USB 3.0 port in the future-proof, which is always a good start. Under the chassis you up 12 GB of RAM to find around you a range of Intel Core i7 processors to choose Nvidia GeForce GTX 285M graphics card in your portable gaming needs without stuttering frame rate and if the system Windows 7 operating choices. No idea on price or exact release date, but it should be out soon.
O2 Germany will offer Nokia 3G notebook during the day when Windows 7 launches, select retail for € 249 to € 20 tariff rates for a few years, while others may receive the standard rate of € 25 per month. Of course, this is not about 3G is extremely affordable its own anyway with a price of € 699 as a unit. Expensive!
