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HP hasn't exactly shrouded its Android-running Compaq AirLife 100 in mystery -- you know, considering we spent some quality time with it at MWC and it recently just cleared the FCC -- but the full specs of the company's first smartbook have now been confirmed on HP's website. Frankly, we're not all that surprised by what's going on inside the 10-inch clamshell device -- it's powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with WiFi / 3G connectivity, 512MB of RAM, and 16GB of flash storage. Just as we saw at CES and then again in Barcelona, in addition to a touchpad it's got a resistive touchscreen (no multitouch here) for navigating the mobile OS. We're still assuming it won't have access to the Android Marketplace, but HP is listing the preloaded apps, which interestingly includes a "data transfer counter" and NDrive GPS. The AirLife is set to launch soon in Latin America and in parts of Europe with carrier partners, but because it's popping up on HP's US site there's reason to believe it may be headed stateside. We're still awaiting HP's official word on that American AirLife so stay tuned.

via: engadget

Maingear rolls out updated eX-L 15 gaming laptop

Maingear's original eX-L 15 gaming laptop may have been something back in the heyday of August, 2009, but times have changed and, now, so has Maingear's eX-L 15 gaming laptop. Supposedly the "fastest 15-inch HD gaming notebook on the market," the updated ex-L 15 packs your choice of Core i5 or i7 processors, along with ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics, an LED-backlit 1,920 x 1,080 display, up to 8GB of RAM, and a whole range of different hard drive / SSD choices, among other standard gaming laptop options. As you might expect, however, the price can easily top $4,000 with just a couple of clicks, but those satisfied with the base-level offering can snag one for $1,599.

source: Maingear

Toshiba Announces Satellite A660, L670, L650, C650 Laptops

Toshiba new Satellite series laptops – the Satellite A660, L670, L650 and C650 has been announched today.

Toshiba A660 is a multimedia laptop that provides a choice of the Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processors, Nvidia’s dedicated graphics (512Mb or 1GB), up to 640GB of hard disk space, up to 8GB of RAM, a Blu-ray drive or DVD writer, and a LED-backlit 720p display with 16 inch display. It also sports a web camera, four USB ports, one eSATA/USB connector, an HDMI output, and a 5-in-1 media card reader.

The 17.3-inch Satellite L670 and the 15.6-inch L650 mainstream notebooks are available with the Intel Core i3, Core i5 or the latest AMD processors, discrete AMD Radeon HD5145 512MB GPU, up to 500GB of storage space, and up to 4GB of RAM. The laptops include 802.11n WiFi, two USB ports, an eSATA port, HDMI output, and LED-backlit screens.

The affordable 15.6-inch Satellite C650, with expected price of around $540, includes the Intel Core i3, Intel Pentium or an AMD processor, up to 500GB HDD, up to 4GB of RAM, and a DVD writer. Graphics choices are the Intel HD or ATI integrated GPUs. It also sports 802.11n WiFi, two USB ports, and a multi-in-one media card reader.

All models feature thinner cases than the previous Satellite series. All new Toshiba Satellites run Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. There’s no info on availability, except for the Satellite A660 which will be available from June 2010.

via: internet

Compaq Presario CQ1-1020 all-in-one: Atom-equipped

Okay, okay -- so maybe Compaq's Presario CQ1-1020 is good for a little more than just browsing the world wide web and sending the occasional email, but there's no denying that this one's aimed at the "casual user." Outfitted with an Atom D410 processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory, Intel's GMA 3150 integrated graphics, a 160GB (7200rpm) hard drive and dual-layer DVD burner, the all-in-one isn't exactly cut out to handle Crysis. Furthermore, it ships with Windows XP Home Edition, though we are delighted to see that 802.11b/g/n WiFi was tossed in alongside the Ethernet jack. You'll also get inbuilt speakers, a 6-in-1 card reader, eight USB 2.0 sockets and enough bloatware to keep you busy with uninstallations for at least 10 to 12 minutes. It's listed for the low, low price of $429.99, but that little "check back soon" message means you can't order quite yet. Bummer, bro.

source: Computer Monger

Samsung NB30 netbook gains touchscreen, inflated price tag

A touchscreen on a netbook may not be everyone's idea of a good time, but it looks like Samsung thinks there's a sizable enough market for them, as it's now introduced a touchscreen-equipped counterpart to its NB30 netbook. Dubbed the NB30 Touch, this version packs a 10.1-inch 1,024 x 600 touchscreen (matte, no less) and remains otherwise identical to the standard NB30, including an Atom N450 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB or 250GB hard drive, and Windows 7 Starter Edition for an OS. Of course, the one other big change is the price, which comes in at €399 (or about $545) for the NB30 Touch, compared to just €279 (or $380) for the non-touchscreen version.

via: Electronista

Toshiba Satellite Pro L510-EZ1410 Affordable Business Notebook Launched

Toshiba has announced the 14-inch Satellite Pro L510-EZ1410, a new affordable notebook model for business professionals.

Priced at $669, the Toshiba Satellite Pro L510-EZ1410 features the Intel Core 2 Duo T6570 dual-core processor at 2.1GHz, GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, 3GB of DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard drive, DVD burner, built-in webcam with microphone, stereo speakers, 802.11n WiFi, Ethernet LAN, two USB ports, a multi-in-one media card reader, and a VGA output.

Its 14.0″ LED-backlit display has a resolution of 1366×768 pixels.

The L510-EZ1410 comes with a 6-cell battery which provides up to 4.06 hours of run time and ships with Windows 7 Professional operating system.

The laptop is available now through authorized resellers and direct from Toshiba.

source: toshiba

Toshiba crams Core i3, i5 and i7 options into business-like Tecra M11

There's no mistaking the fact that this understated machine is aimed primarily at those rocking suits more often than pajamas, but just because the all-new Tecra M11's outfit ain't flashy, that doesn't mean there's not a party raging on the inside. In an effort to keep with the times, Toshiba has equipped its newest spreadsheet warrior with Intel's Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors, and just in case your company has yet to evolve its operating system, a copy of WinXP is thrown in alongside Windows 7. Other specs include up to 3GB of DDR3 RAM, integrated Intel HD graphics (or an NVIDIA NVS 2100M on the $1,229 model), a 320GB hard drive (7,200rpm), dual-layer DVD writer and a 14-inch LED backlit panel (1,366 x 768). You'll also get a webcam, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, WiFi, audio in / out, an ExpressCard slot and a three-year warranty, all for the low, low starting price of $899.

source: Toshiba

ASUS Eee PC T101MT now shipping to the form factor indecisive

Still thinking long and hard about some of those iPad alternatives? Well, ASUS' 10-inch Eee PC T101MT is undoubtedly for those that can't make the call on netbook vs. tablet, and like clockwork the Atom N450-powered netvertible is creeping up on stateside order pages in search of $500 of your hard earned cash. Unfortunately, for that price you'll only be getting single touch input since its Windows 7 Starter OS lacks multitouch support, but our guess is that slightly more expensive SKUs with Win 7 Premium will start popping up soon. We'd certainly urge you to wait on our full review, but if you're too eager to put your fingers all over that capacitive screen and chiclet keyboard, reach for your wallet and hit one of those source links.

via: engadget

Lenovo Skylight launch pushed off to July, IdeaPad U1 Hybrid still on track

It was one of the best-looking products at this year’s CES, but you won’t be able to buy one anytime soon. Today we learned from Lenovo sources that the Skylight is getting pushed back to July from the original April time frame. However, the company’s first smartbook will start selling in China this May and show up in other markets in June. Here’s what the company told us: “With any new product that we introduce, we owe it to our customers to get it right and we would rather take the little extra time that sometimes takes to finalize a product.”

We’d argue that three months is more than a little extra time, but we can certainly understand Lenovo and AT&T wanting to make sure the product is fully baked. After all, the Skylight will likely be the first smartbook on the market when it hits (unless the Mobinova Beam beats it to the punch). If you’re wondering if the U1 Hybrid will also be pushed back, fret not. Lenovo says that product remains on track for a June launch.

What I’m wondering, though, is whether AT&T is still committed to the smartbook category at a time tablets like the iPad are taking off. The carrier also announced the OpenPeak tablet at CTIA but didn’t say a word about smartbooks. Do people want a clamshell instant-on device, or would they just prefer a slate? We’ll have to see what happens come July.

source: laptopmag

Dell refreshes Latitude E series with latest Intel chips

Targeted at the enterprise, there's plenty of stuff in the Latitude E series (which has been floating around here and overseas, but is finally official) that Joe Consumer couldn't care less about, like "Distributed Device Management" and "Client Configuration Toolkit" to handle massive rollouts of identical computing environments across a company. Still, there's plenty of Latitude left over for those of us with simpler, lower volume tastes. The new E6410 (14.1-inch, pictured) and E6510 (15.6-inch) start at $1,129 and $1,164, respectively, with a rugged version of the 14.1-incher, the E6410 ATG rounding out the crew. All the laptops offer Core i5 and Core i7 processors and DDR3 RAM, with options for discrete NVIDIA NVS 3100M 512MB (non-switchable) graphics and the Latitude ON instaboot auxiliary system. Of course, outside of those basics you can go wild with the configuration options Dell is so well known for. 4-cell batteries come standard on the 1-inch thick systems, but you can ramp up to a 9-cell, or even add on a 12-cell battery slice, and Dell promises roughly an hour per cell with the integrated graphics. The ATG model can be configured exactly like the E6410 outside of a lack of discrete graphics, but adds in MIL spec STD 810G for shock, vibration, temperature, humidity and altitude resistance. Check out a family press release after the break.

via: engadget

Alienware M11x getting NVIDIA Optimus and new Intel CPUs this summer?

Either someone at Alienware is reading our reviews or the engineers over there happen to be as smart as us. What was our top complaint about the M11x? The lack of NVIDIA Optimus to automatically switch between the IGP and the GT335M GPU to help save battery life, of course. Well, if Notebook Review forum commenter Darkhan, who apparently has some affiliation with Alienware, is to be believed the company is working on adding just that to an updated M11x. Said to be released in the June / July time frame, the refreshed 11.6-inch laptop will apparently also be getting some new Intel Core 2010 CPUs. It does seems a bit early to update a product that started shipping just a month ago, but we wouldn't put it past those crazy gamers. Dell wouldn't comment on the rumor, so the only thing we can promise at this time is that we'll be keeping an ear to the ground on this one.

source: Notebook Review Forums

Lenovo C200 brings NVIDIA Ion 2 stateside for $499

If you've been patiently waiting on a low-cost NVIDIA Ion 2 system it looks like today is your lucky day since it looks like Lenovo has scored an early lead in unleashing the wrath of the new Atom / GeForce combo. Available sometime this month, the 18.5-inch C200 all-in-one isn't going to replace that Core i7 rig for ripping through Command & Conquer 4, but its Intel dual-core Atom D510 CPU can handle the light productivity while its GeForce G210 GPU will automatically turn on -- thanks to Optimus -- to deal with some Spore or 1080p video. Unfortunately the C200 only has a single touch, 1366x768-resolution display and a standard integrated DVD drive rather than Blu-ray, but we guess we can't expect much more for its appealing $499 price tag. Lenovo will also offer a sans Ion and touch version of the C200 for $399.

source: engadget

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3s slims down, retains its old specs sheet

What's this? A Lenovo product that hasn't been leaked before its official announcement? Truth is that's the biggest surprise we've got for you here, considering the updates to this S10-3s are fairly minimal -- but hey, if you've always thought previous Lenovo netbooks were too plus-size, we guess there's reason to get excited. While the S10-3 that was introduced at CES is an inch thick, the S10-3s seems to have been on that P90X routine that's making the rounds, as it measures just .6-inches thick and tips the scales at 2.4 pounds. Internally there's been little renovation -- it will be available with Intel's Atom N450 / N470 processors, a gig of RAM and your choice of 160/250/320GB hard drives. Those impressive measurements, a $379 starting price and a downright luscious chiclet keyboard could really put Lenovo ahead of the other Pine Trailers, but we'll hold final judgment until it's available in mid-April and we see it for ourselves.

source: engadget

HP rolls out Pavilion s5305z, s5350, Pavilion Elite HPE-190t Desktops

HP may be getting ready to "do amazing" with its Slate, but last we checked it was still the biggest desktop PC maker around, and it's now further expanded its offerings with three new models. Those include the Pavilion Slimline s5305z and s5350z, which are available with a range of different AMD processors and ATI Radeon or NVIDIA GeForce graphics, along with up to 4GB of RAM and a 750GB hard drive on the s5305z, or 8GB of RAM and 1.5TB of storage on the s5350z. Those are joined by the higher-end, and decidedly less slimline Pavilion Elite HPE-190t (pictured at right), which packs a 3.33GHz Core i7-980X Extreme Edition CPU, up to 24GB of RAM, up to 3TB of storage, and your choice of an ATI Radeon HD 5570 or 4850, or an NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 graphics card. Look for that one to start at $1,899.99, while the s5305z and s5350z drop all the way down to $299.99 and $479.99, respectively.

source: Computermonger

Lenovo India Launches IdeaPad S10-3t Multi-Touch Netbook Tablet

The IdeaPad S10-3t is a mid-range tablet netbook that comes with a touchscreen. IT is light enough as well as portable.The weight of the device is 2.8 poundsIt has a two-tone Cosmic Night design making the netbook more attractive.
It is the first multi-touch capacitive convertible netbook tablet built with Lenovo NaturalTouch responsive fingertip touchscreen technology.It has one touch controls for logging on and off, reading and editing, listening to music or watching a movie and even cataloguing and editing pictures.
It has a stylish fashion pattern on the back with a dual color plan.The screen comes with a steel hinge to make it strong and durable. It is comfortable to handle with a 16:9 curve design.It has a sleek 10.1-inch screen that can swivel 180 degrees and fold over to transform into a touch tablet.
The screen supports a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It equipped with a chiclet-style keyboard with traditional layout of keys, which means they are positioned closer to each other.There is also a touch keyboard. A tiny touchpad is underneath the physical keyboard & is wide for the navigation of the desktop.It is able to back up multitouch gestures and is designed to be accurate.

The S10-3t is powered with Intel’s new Atom N470 processor and 250 GB hard drive,it offers 2GB of RAM & has 4-cell battery that provides 3 hours and 12 minutes of work time. Has a 1.3-MP webcam.
It features the following ports the Ethernet jack, power connector, and headphone and mic jacks, five USB ports, VGA port, TV jack, Wi-Fi on/off switch line and also 6-in-1 memory card reader
It offers rich audio experience with stereo speakers and Dolby Headphone audio.It provides DirectShare feature, which is able to synchronize files with another notebook quickly and easily without Internet connection. Other features include VeriFace face recognition and Active Protection System to protect the PC hard drive from sudden bumps or falls.
Available at all main & important centers in India now . It is priced at Rs. 30,740/.

10 Things You Must Know When Buying a Laptop Buying a laptop isn't that simple. After all, there are myriad factors to consider, including size, features, performance, ease of use, and more. But there are some common factors you should consider, regardless of what kind of laptop you are searching for. We give you 10 tips for zeroing in on the best laptop you can get for your needs.

1. Dual-core or quad-core CPU? Unless you're running intensive, threaded applications with regularity, you don't need a quad-core processor and will get more than enough oomph from a current dual-core CPU. We recommend mainstream buyers look for Intel's Core i3 or i5 processors.

2. Going far? Go low-voltage. For highly mobile users who spend long stretches away from the office and outlets, consider a low-voltage processor. You sacrifice some performance, but get huge gains in battery life.

3. Consider postponing a netbook purchase until Nvidia Ion 2 graphics are rolled out. Ion 2 will greatly aid netbook performance, letting you switch between integrated and discreet graphics.

4. Quad-core or dual-core CPU? Unless you are running intensive, threaded applications, however, you won't notice much, if any, difference between quad- and dual-core processors.

5. Bang on a netbook's keyboard before buying. They're all a bit cramped, so find one that you can type on somewhat comfortably. And with any laptop, try out the touchpad and mouse buttons to make sure you like their feel.

6. The material matters. With wafer-thin ultraportables, the materials used for the case are more important than on larger, sturdier laptops. Metals offer better protection (and looks) than plastics. And you don't need to spend a lot to find an ultraportable with a tough aluminum chassis.

7. Keep the weight down. Unless you are the size of an NFL lineman, don't buy anything larger than a 14-inch laptop. You want something light enough to make the daily commute with you.

8. Can you hear it? Check out a laptop's audio system before buying, particularly with entertainment-minded desktop replacements, some of which feature a subwoofer for bigger, better sound. Also, new entertainment laptops with Intel's WiDi technology will let you wireless stream video from your laptop to your HDTV.

9. Good-enough HD. Don't worry too much about a laptop being unable to do 1080p video. HD video on even the biggest laptops looks great at 720p.

10. Graphics matter for gaming. With gaming laptops, spend more on the GPU than CPU.

Laptops VS Notebooks What's The Difference? Most people use the terms notebook and laptop computer interchangably. Once it's not sitting on top of your desk every portable computer instantly becomes a notebook or laptop regardless of its configuration or individual specification. There are, however, some very big differences between notebook and laptop computers and it's important that you're aware of these differences during the buying process.
This article is being written on a laptop computer as a matter of coincidence but let's get to the meat of the article and explain the basic differences that you need to be aware of.

Let's look at the notebook computer first.

The Notebook Computer

A standard notebook has the following features:
1. Ultralight. Less weight is better.
2. 4 - 5 hour battery life.
3. No internal floppy drive.
4. Minimal graphics subsystem.
5. No internal DVD or CD system.
6. 12" - 14" TFT screen.
7. Low profile (thin).
8. Integrated modem and network connection.
9. Smallest possible keyboard that retains functionality.
10. Low power consumption Celeron/Centrino or Sempron style processor.

In essence a notebook computer is designed to provide mobile computing that won't break your back yet still offer all the power the mobile users requires for work and some leisure pursuits. This portability normally comes at a price. The level of minituarization involved comes at a cost and high end notebooks can prove to be quite expensive.

The Laptop Computer

Now for the laptop computer. Again look at the name. A laptop is designed to sit on your lap and you can therefore expect it to be quite large and loaded down with features and power. The
The standard laptop computer would have some ,if not all, of the following features:
1. 14" - 17" (widescreen) TFT screen.
2. Nvidia GeForce or ATI Radeon graphics subsystem.
3. Internal DVD-ROM or DVD-RW drive
4. Large full featured keyboard.
5. 3 hour+ battery life.
6. Upgradeable.
7. Integrated modem, network, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities.
8. High quality integrate audio and speaker system.
9. Low power consumption, high performance Intel Centrino style processor.

From reading the above information you'll see that the notebook is the exact opposite of the laptop. Notebooks offer reasonable power and extreme portability. Laptops are designed to be capable of replacing an entire desktop PC if necessary whilst still offering desktop performance in a mobile platform. Hopefully this article has helped clear up the differences between both classes of portable computers. As time and technology moves on the line between laptop and notebook will continue to blur but for right now it's still clearly defined and driven by the demands of the portable computer market.

ASUS ROG G73Jh Specifications

G73Jh Specifications

ASUS ROG G73Jh
Display	17.3” FHD LED-backlit (1920 x 1080) 17.3” HD+ LED-backlit (1600 x 900)
Operating System	Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
CPU	Intel® Core™ i7-820QM/i7-720QM Processor Intel® Core™ i5-620M/540M/520M/430M Processor Intel® Core™ i3-350M/330M Processor
Chipset	Mobile Intel® HM55 Chipset
Memory	DDR3 1066 MHz up to 8GB (Intel® Core™ i7-720QM / i7-820QM platform) DDR3 1066 MHz up to 4GB (Intel® Core™ i7-620 / i5 / i3 platform)
Graphics	ATI® Mobility Radeon® HD 5870 with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM
Storage	2.5” SATA 320/500/640GB (5400 rpm) 2.5” SATA 320/500GB (7200 rpm) Double HDD Support (Without RAID 0/1)
Optical Drive	DVD Super-Multi / Blu-ray Combo
Camera	Built-in 2 megapixel camera
Dimensions	320mm x 415mm x 56.89~18.9mm

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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