Dell Adds WiMax Option to Studio Notebooks
May 12, 2009 at 1:13 pm | In Laptop News | Leave a CommentTags: Dell, Laptops, Notebooks, Studio, WiMAX
Dell started to provide WiMAX option for the Studio 17 and Studio XPS 16 notebooks. Both can be upgraded to Clearwire or Sprint 4G networks for $60 or less. WiMAX is capable of up to 13Mbps downloads and 3Mbps uploads. Also the upgrade includes the installation of 802.11n Wi-Fi for no additional cost, if not installed already.
Sharp’s Mebius PC-NJ70A Netbook With Optical Sensor LCD Pad
April 21, 2009 at 3:05 pm | In Laptop News | Leave a CommentTags: Laptop, Mebius, Netbooks, Sharp
Sharp just announced a new netbook model, Mebius PC-NJ70A, which comes with a impressive optical sensor LCD pad that blow our mind! Sharp has actually tossed an 854 x 480 resolution LCD right onto the palm rest, which automatically adjusts brightness based on surrounding light and can likely act as a secondary display for things like adjusting an equalizer with your digits. Here’s a video from Akibahara News that show the optical sensor LCD pad in action:
Other than that the PC-NJ70A netbook comes with a standard 10.1-inch screen, an Atom N270 CPU, an Intel 945GSE Express Chipset, 1GB of RAM, and 160GB of HDD.
MSI Announced 14-inch Gaming Laptop
April 14, 2009 at 12:56 pm | In Laptop News | 1 CommentTags: Gaming Laptops, Laptops, MSI, Notebooks
MSI has introduced a new 14-inch gaming laptop, GX403. It comes with a Core 2 Duo Processor, NVIDIA’s GeForce GT 130M (512MB) graphics card, Turbo Drive overclocking, 4GB of system RAM, gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, HDMI output, 4-in-1 card reader, USB / eSATA sockets and an optional Blu-ray drive to boot.
No word on the availability and pricing for MSI GX403 yet. But if you wish to know more about this gaming laptop, check out the official product page on MSI.
Dell Netbook Roadmap Revealed
April 6, 2009 at 2:19 pm | In Netbook News | Leave a CommentTags: Dell, Mini, Netbook
Dell has released a few netbook models to the market since last year. And recently, the company has leaked a full set of netbook roadmap slides which reveals the its plan to launch another 11-inch netbook by end of Q3 this year. Other than that, the Mini 10 will be getting a few changes in short term, which includes:
- option for Vista
- option for 3G modem
- potentially a 1.86GHz Atom on April 17th
- use of 1.6GHz Atom N270 SKU processor that will arrive in May
[via Engadget]
Mobile Edge Pink Laptop Backpack for Women
March 30, 2009 at 2:58 pm | In Laptop Bag | Leave a CommentTags: Backpack, Laptop Bag, Mobile Edge
Check out the Polka Dot Express laptop backpack from Mobile Edge.
The pink and chocolate color scheme is vivid, but not overwhelming. There isn’t many fun and functional computer laptop backpack like this on the market. It would be a great choice for women who enjoy the freedom a backpack offers.
Here’s a quick overview for the laptop backpack:
- Superior SafetyCell™ Computer Protection Compartment
- Roomy interior with pockets for CDs, PDA, Phone, etc.
- Additional pocket for files or magazines with EZ-access ticket sleeve
- Fully-adjustable shoulder straps
- Lifetime warrant
The Express Backpack is currently available on Mobile Edge for $47.99.
HP Mini 1000 Mi Video Review
February 16, 2009 at 1:15 pm | In Netbook News | Leave a CommentTags: HP, Laptop, Mini, Netbook
While HP’s Mini 1000 Mi netbook has been up for order since CES, there’s no review done on it so far. If you are one of those who’s waiting to read a review before deciding whether to jump on it, your patience has paid off. JKontherun has posted a 20 minutes video review about the HP Mini 1000 Mi.
Protect Your Laptop From Spyware
February 16, 2009 at 12:58 pm | In Laptop Tips | Leave a CommentTags: Antispyware, Laptop
Spyware is such a serious threat today. A laptop that’s hooked up to the Internet without proper antispyware tool is almost impossible to escape from spyware. That’s why it’s so important to install antispyware tool on every laptop computers.
There are lots of antispyware tools out there.. but not all of them are good. An effective antispyware tool should have the following features:
- Able to detect and remove spyware and adware easily. It should also prevent spyware from getting into your computer.
- Provide detailed descriptions system scan so that users have the choice to decide whether you to delete or retain the entry.
- Able to auto update itself with the latest definitions of spyware.
- Auto scheduling feature so that you don’t have to manually do it each time.
Do you have an antispyware tool installed on your laptop? if not, better do today.. Spyware not only slow down your computer, it invade your privacy.
Dell To Fight Breast Cancer With Promise Pink Laptop
February 8, 2009 at 8:00 am | In Laptop News | Leave a CommentTags: Dell, Laptop, Notebook, Pink, Pink Laptop
As part of Dell’s continued commitment to community involvement, the company has recently announced the partnership with Susan G. Komen for the cure, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, to help raising fund for breast cancer research and community-based programs for breast health education and screening.
For every Promise Pink laptop or Mini sold, Dell will donate $5 to the foundation, and promised a guaranteed minimum amount of $250,000 of donation in 2009. If you are getting a pink laptop for your loved one on this Valentine’s day, you might as well go ahead and pick a promise pink laptop from Dell and do a good deed at the same time!
[Via Pink Laptop Computers]
Apple to Release 15-inch MacBook Air?
January 20, 2009 at 1:59 pm | In Laptop News | Leave a CommentTags: Apple, Laptop, Macbook, Macbook Air, Rumors
According to a chinese blog, apple.pro, Apple is going to release a larger-screened MacBook Air, which will probably be 15-inch. According to them, more information will be revealed on the second half of the year.
Apple.pro has posted a quite a number of rumors in the past. While some of them did turn out to be true, not all are accurate.
[via Engadget]
Acer Releases TravelMate 6593 and 6493 Business Laptop
January 15, 2009 at 1:31 pm | In Laptop News | Leave a CommentTags: Acer, Laptop, Notebook, TravelMate
Accer have recently released 2 new laptop models, TravelMate 6593 and 6493, which targeting mainly at professionals.Featuring a 15.4-inch and 14.1-inch screen respectively, the TravelMate 6593 and 6493 provides superior performance, robust security, fast and reliable internet connectivity, and videoconferencing features that mobile professionals require, according to Acer. The specs for both laptop models are as follows:
TravelMate 6593:
- 2.535 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9500
- 15.4-inch display with 1280 x 800 resolution
- 4GB DDR3 1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory
- 250GB HDD
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 MHD
- DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
- 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
- 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi
- Windows Vista Business OS
TravelMate 6493:
- 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8400
- 14.1-inch display with 1280 x 800 resolution
- 3GB DDR3 1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory
- 250GB HDD
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 MHD
- DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
- 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
- 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi
- Windows Vista Business OS
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