Dell laptops get BIOS updates, fixes NVIDIA GPUs
If you own a dell laptop then you may already know about the new BIOS updates available for Dell laptops. These updates are to help with the well-known NVIDIA GPU issues.
The issue is to do with “a weak die / packaging material set” that causes NVIDIA GPU problems when you get GPU temperature fluctuations. While the update will help, Dell says it’s not a fix for the problem.
Once your BIOS is flashed with the update you are less likely to get of GPU issues. Read more details about this new BIOS update from the source below.
Source: Direct2Dell | Read more news about dell.
Bentley laptop at Selfridges for £10,000
If you drive a Bentley car then chances are you have a nice bank balance and now the Bentley brand wants to bring that style to the notebook industry with the Bentley laptop.
The cars cost a lot of money and so does the laptop, if you want a nice Bentley logo on your mobile computer then it will cost you £10,000 (about $20,000).
We have already seen how successful a notebook and high-class car brand can be with the Lamborghini-ASUS, true car lovers with the money to spend will be won over by these exotic laptops.
The Bentley laptop features 12 direct access keys, a 160GB hard drive, 64 bit processor, Microsoft Vista and hand-sewn cross stitching.
Following the Bentley quality and style, you will even find a Bentley door handle on the laptop and the colors will match some of the famous Bentley luxury cars.
If you got a spare £10,000 then you can buy the Bentley laptop in Selfridges later this year.
View more photos of the Bentley notebook on T3 or read other laptop news.
Lenovo T40 ThinkPad with Fuel Cell technology
The Lenovo T40 ThinkPad is not a bad laptop but what can make it a lot better would be the battery life, this goes for many of today’s branded laptops that seem not too worried about the battery life.
The last time I visited a computer store was only a few weeks ago and I was told that most laptops they had included a battery life of between 2 and 5 hours, this is pretty sad when you think most laptops are for being mobile.
One technology that could solve this problem is Fuel Cell technology; it has the potential to provide laptop users will more than 10 times the battery life.
Gadget Venue has reported some news about Fuel Cell technology and how one California Company has created a prototype.
Fuel Cell technology is fascinating as it has potential to provide around 10 times more power than a Lithium Ion battery. Not only can it power it for a fair few hours, the fuel can also be topped up and power to the laptop be supplied on demand. This prevents the need of several hours of charging before a long journey.
PolyFuel are a company based in California who have created a new prototype which converts methanol fuel to electricity. The fuel cell is about the size of a deck of cards and can supply power to a trial Lenovo T40 ThinkPad. Fuel Cell technology is one thing that I cannot wait to see built standard in to laptops. Hopefully PolyFuel have taken it one step closer.
Read more laptop news here.
MSI Wind low-cost laptop: nicer experience than Asus Eee PC
If you find that the Asus Eee PC is a little on the small side, then you might want to consider the MSI Wind low-cost laptop. The thing is many people have said that the keyboard and touchpad are a bit on the small side, but that is where the MSI wind addresses those problems. There has always been one problem surrounding low-cost laptops, sometimes they have a cheap design with a low price, or they are priced so high that they are almost the same as a standard laptop.
According to PC World, Many people consider these low-cost laptops like the MSI Wind to a standard laptop, well when the price is similar what do you expect. However; in most cases these low-cost laptops are aimed at people who want a smaller, lighter laptop so that they are able to surf the Internet while on the move.
Key to MSI’s Wind is battery-life and performance, and it does look as though this model ticks both boxes. The first MSI Wind comes in a series of different colours, Windows XP comes pre-installed and things are kept running thanks to the 1.6GHz Intel Atom microprocessor. The MSI Wind also comes with 1GB of DRAM and an 80GB hard disk drive, although I would have thought that MSI would have put a SSD in the Wind. The laptop also comes with Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, for wireless internet.
The standard version comes with a 6-cell battery; this is good for at least 5 to 6 hours of use. Considering the MSI wind has a 10-inch screen, the battery life is just as good as those with a 7-inch screen, like the Asus Eee PC 700. So it does show that MSI have not cut corners, as the first thing that some companies would have done was to put a 3 cell battery in the laptop instead.
All-in-all the MSI Wind is a nicer experience that the Asus Eee PC, but most of this is down to the slightly larger keyboard.
Very Thin Laptops: HP Voodoo silicon, MacBook Air & ThinkPad X300
When looking at all the latest thin laptops you will be forgiven for thinking that they look almost the same, the main three are the HP Voodoo Envy, Apple MacBook Air and the ThinkPad X300. Yes they are all thin, but it is not just in looks where they are the same, when you look inside there are many more common features. When it comes to the processing power, the Hewlett-Packard Voodoo silicon shares the same one used in the MacBook Air, this is the low-power Intel SP7700 and SP7500.
Don’t try looking for these processors on any price list from Intel; these CPU’s were designed especially for the MacBook Air. The processors have a thermal envelope of just 20 watts at 1.8GHz and 1.6GHz, CPU’s which run at those speeds usually have a power rating of 35 watts. The ThinkPad X300 uses a different processor, an Intel SL7100. This CPU still comes in a small package, but has a lower clock speed of just 1.2GHz and only uses 12 watts of power.
One thing that we notice about these CPU’s is the fact that they are the older 65-nanometer “Merom” processors, we would have thought that they would have used the newer 45-nanometer Penryn generation. There are rumours of an upgrade of these processors coming, which will be able to fit into these slim notebooks.
There are also a number of other similarities with these laptops; all three use the Intel X3100 integrated graphics as well as offering a choice of 80GB hard disk drive (4200RPM) or a 64GB solid state drive. One thing is certain about the HP Voodoo silicon, MacBook Air & ThinkPad X300; they are the future in laptops.
Hands-on: ASUS Eee PC 1000H, revealing inner UMPC secrets
This is the new ASUS Eee PC 1000H and the latest version of the popular UMPC is a lot different to the first Eee PC the world saw a while ago. The Eee PC revolution has been in fall swing and we have not seen much in the ultra mobile PC world that can touch it. Tweak Town have given the ASUS Eee PC 1000H a hands-on review over six pages, and although this is not a complete review because it lacks the benchmark results, it still gives you a little insight into the inner workings.
In their final thoughts, Tweak Town said, “The Eee PC is sexier, more mature and certainly more endowed than ever before. The features are similar to predecessors, but the performance is much higher with the Intel Atom CPU and chipset. We even managed to install Microsoft Vista, and for those of you who missed it, you can see the video clip and news item here.
We have been duly impressed by this sultry seductress, and in freeing her of her black clad embodiments, we learned a few things about her deepest darkest secrets that we shared with you in all their refinement.
Our next step will be to do some benchmarks on the Vista platform. That being said though, I’m first going to have to put her all together and pray that she works as she did before. The trouble with taking something apart is that it is always easier than getting the pieces back together.
Well done ASUS; yet another top notch product geared for a hungry audience. I expect these to sell well with a MRSP of US$650, and no doubt with more DDR2 memory she will fly even further.
We cannot rate her performance for you, nor give her any awards, as this is an incomplete review. Please come back for more when the benchmarks are out”.
Read the 6 page review.
Linux preferred over Microsoft Windows by Acer
We reported yesterday how open source is becoming more of a favorite by the end user and as money and budgets get tighter for the public this will only increase. Linux has been said to be preferred over Microsoft Windows by Acer, this will include the fact that a Linux laptop can be sold for less.
Cheap Laptops reported “Gianpiero Morbello, Vice President of Marketing for Acer has said that his Taiwanese PC maker is to develop the market for Linux, not just for its low cost ultra-portable but for the companies’ laptops as well; the reason given is due to the cost and operation of the Microsoft OS over open-source Linux”.
With this in mind, are you happy to buy a Linux laptop instead of a Windows machine?
We also heard that On Tuesday, Acer officially unveiled their entry into the low cost mini-laptop market by launching their Aspire One, which will come with both Windows XP and Linux. The Acer Aspire One price begins at $379 so it makes sense to cut costs as much as possible. The attraction for this is not only the cost but also the expectancy of a full-featured mini-laptop.
Some users also find Linux a faster software platform to boot up; the problem comes with people getting use to Linux rather than Windows.
MSI Wind Notebook Launched Now: Linux with Intel Atom processor in summer
MSI Computer, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, is excited to announce the official launch of the much anticipated Wind Notebook. The Wind, an acronym for “Wi-Fi Network Device,” is the first 10” notebook to feature the speedy new Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz processor.
The 2.6 lbs Wind features 5+ HR battery life, Windows XP, ergonomic keyboard, and 80G hard drive all for under $500. “Intel is excited to collaborate with MSI to usher in the next generation of mobile computing devices,” said Steve Dallman, Intel VP Sales and marketing Group and GM, Worldwide Reseller Channel Organization. “The Wind’s user–friendly design, combined with the low power and 45nm High-K process of the Intel Atom processor, makes for an exceptional netbook.”
Weighing in at just 2.6 lbs, MSI designed the Wind to be lightweight and ultra mobile, without sacrificing convenience or performance. The Wind features an ergonomically designed keyboard that is only 20% smaller than of a full sized keyboard, with keys spaced a comfortable 0.68 inches apart. Business travelers will welcome the extended battery life available with the Windows based version, which provides up to 5.5 hours of untethered work time.
The Windows version of the Wind features an 80G / 2.5” SATA hard drive, which further sets it apart from other ultra portable notebooks, whose manufacturers have compromised memory capacity to save space. The Wind’s display features embedded LED power-saving backlight technology, which provides superior color quality and brightness. This innovative notebook also comes standard with a 1.3M webcam, Bluetooth capabilities, 3 USB ports and a 4-in-1 card reader.
The Windows version of the Wind is priced at $499 MSRP, and will be available for purchase starting June 16th, 2008 at msimobile.com. The Linux based models of the Wind will be available at the same site later this summer for $399 MSRP.
Dell Mini Inspiron First Look: like Asus Eee and HP 2133
Its great when we get to see a new product in the wild and today we are hearing that Michael Dell bumped into the Gizmodo Staff at All Things D, now that might be good for them but what’s good for the gadget loving world is what photos they have shown us. Michael briefly showed them the laptop he was carrying, as you can see in the photos it’s much like the HP 2133 and Asus Eee.
This is a first look at this laptop and its never been seen before Michael Dell showed it, he confirmed that it’s a “low-cost notebook meant for developing countries” and it could be a Dell Mini Inspiron, although we have no official name yet.
Currently we have no word on pricing or what OS it’s running, but we do know this Mini Dell Inspiron does have Ethernet, VGA out, a card reader, three USB ports and that bright red shell. The screen size is anyone’s guess and it would be interesting when we find out the exact size as this determines which other UMPC’s it will compete with. This new mini Dell laptop will certainly be in competition with HP 2133 and Asus Eee PC. The photo below is one that was released after they saw the laptop.
It’s great to see more companies producing cheaper laptops for developing countries, there are some really great minds in these countries and we need to help them get connected with the rest of the world. What do you think of this new UMPC and it’s position in the market place?
Source: Read
Hands-on: Lenovo ThinkPad X300 with 64GB Solid State Drive
Lenovo have come a long way since changing their name from Legend back in 2003, but what has this $13 billion brand done with the ThinkPad X300 Notebook and its 64GB Solid State Drive. Tweak Town have taken the laptop for a ride and reported the results over eight pages, in their summery they said, “Lenovo is an excellent brand. It is consistent in manufacturing products of high quality and durability. The company sticks to its strengths, which are business platforms, and so it excels at delivering the end-user what he or she wants.
The notebook has heaps of features, starting from a 64GB Solid State Drive, which has been proven to be considerably faster than traditional HDDs, not only in the speed of access, but also in general performance. The 7mm DVD burner on such a small device is an engineering feat worth mentioning, as well as the thin profile of less than 2cm wide, the host of wireless communications and standard LAN, Bluetooth and WAN capabilities.
The multimedia aspect is solid and capable, with good working speakers, good connectivity options and also an integrated web camera for VOIP conference calls with families or colleagues while traveling. All in all, the entire product exudes quality and craftsmanship.
We have been extremely impressed by this product, mainly due to the engineering feats such as very small profile and footprint, while retaining all the essential ingredients for the target customer. In this case the target customer is a business person on the move, and with almost every aspect of functionality geared towards portability, ease of use and convenience, we have no doubt that it deserves the “Best Features” award.
The only area that it is let down in is the price, but since it is a premium product, the above $3000USD price tag is to be expected. What should also be noted is that it doesn’t have an SD card reader, or PC Card slot, but these are essentially legacy devices and are seldom needed since most media devices, from cameras to cell phones connect directly through the USB port anyway.”
Read the 8 page hands-on review.
Microsoft and One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Partner: Windows Available on XO Laptops
May 16, 2008
Filed under Laptops, Microsoft News, News
The latest press release news in is about Microsoft and One Laptop per Child (OLPC) partnering to give very affordable computing to students worldwide. It is also said that Microsoft Windows is now available on XO laptops, these trials will begin in key emerging markets next month.
Microsoft and One Laptop per Child (OLPC) have yes just announced an agreement which will indeed make the Microsoft Windows operating system available on OLPC’s low-cost XO laptops for the world’s poorest children, their plan is to start all this as soon as June in key emerging markets. We all know that by providing high-quality education for our children in the developing world is very large indeed in solving any single organization, so with Microsoft and OLPC committed to working with nongovernmental organizations and governments will ensure the success of these pilot programs.
With the availability of Windows in addition to Linux on XO laptops this will now allow customers the expanded choice of operating environments that best fit their requirements and that their intention to create a version of the XO laptop which will provide the best ability to host both Linux and Windows operating systems, this will in return give the users the ability to run either on XO laptops.
Part of the press release says ““Transforming education is a fundamental goal of Microsoft Unlimited Potential, our ambitious effort to bring sustained social and economic opportunity to people who currently don’t enjoy the benefits of technology,” said Craig Mundie, chief research and strategy officer at Microsoft. “By supporting a wide variety of affordable computing solutions for education that includes OLPC’s XO laptop, we aim to make technology more relevant, accessible and affordable for students everywhere.”
Microsoft have now spent well over a year working on a variety of partners to develop customized drivers that enable Windows to run on the XO laptop and now Windows now supports the laptop’s e-book reading mode writing pad and custom keys, standard Wi-Fi networking, camera, as well as the power-saving and other features of the XO hardware. More technical details regarding Windows for the XO laptop and a video demonstration can be found at http://blogs.technet.com/jamesu
Thin leather case for Apple MacBook Air: The CEO Envi
When you think about a case for the Apple MacBook Air, you start to think about the envelope that was shown on the launch day of the Macbook Air and how it showed, just how thin Apple’s Mac Air was. Now this is a new case for the Macbook Air and it’s called The CEO Envi, available from Marware for $89.99. That may seem a lot of money for a case that’s almost as thin as an envelope, but it’s because the CEO Envi is made from leather to help protect your loved gadget.
Today Marware introduced the CEO Envi to the world and this new case has a soft-lined interior, a slim design that is perfect for being put in a briefcase or bag to carry that little easier. We love the magnetic closure system and the fact that this case is not bulky and sticks to the thin form of the Macbook Air. The case is finished in black leather with white stitching as you can see in the photos on this page.
Personally I would prefer to carry the Macbook Air just in this leather CEO Envi case, because it looks so sleek and thin, putting it in another case does make sense for additional protection, but it spoils the look. Visit Marware for more information and let us know how you carry your Macbook Air?
MSI Wind in both Linux Novell and Windows XP for $500
MSI Computer, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, is ready to clear up some of the questions surrounding the MSI Wind (Wi-Fi Network Device). MSI Computer will offer both Linux and Windows (XP Home Edition) based configurations, for under $500 starting in early June on msimobile.com.
The Wind weighs a mere 2.6 lbs, but offers many of the amenities customers would expect from a much larger notebook. Business travelers and students on the go will enjoy the Wind’s comfortable keyboard, which is only 20% smaller than a full size layout, and the 5+ hours of battery life the Windows based units provide. The Wind also features a 1.3M webcam, up to a 1GB of RAM, a 4-in-1 card reader, 3 USB ports, and Bluetooth capabilities with the Windows version.
“With Wind we struck the optimal balance of price, performance, and convenience” said Daniel Wang, General Manager of MSI US. “We designed the Wind to offer mobile consumers all the features of bulkier more expensive notebooks, but with a sleeker lightweight footprint and an affordable sub $500 price point.”
The Linux Novell version will feature a 1.3mp webcam, 802.11b/g, 2.5 hrs battery life, 80G / 2.5” SATA hard drive, 512MB DDR2/ 667MHz memory, 10″W (1024×600) LED display, Intel 945GMS, ICH7-M chipset and weighs 2.3 lbs.
The Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition versions sports a hevier weight of 2.6lbs, the same 1.3m webcam, 80G / 2.5” SATA hard drive, 802.11b/g, Intel 945GMS, ICH7-M chipset, a better 5.5 hrs battery life, Bluetooth, 1GB DDR2/ 667MHz memory, and a 10″W (1024×600) LED display.
Li-on Batteries Update: LG Chem fire loses Asus Eee PC sales
May 5, 2008
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers, Laptops
Back in March we reported that a South Korea fire at LG Chem had caused a laptop battery shortage, this was already affecting Asus, HP and Dell. Today we are hearing that Li-on Batteries will be back to normal supply by Q3 of this year, although the fire could not come at a worse time because the demand for laptops has soared this year. It was only a few years ago that I tried to buy a laptop that could play games, there was no real choice but today many laptops are as powerful as desktop computers and gaming is easily achieved on the move.
Why do you want a big bulky computer when you can have a nice smaller, more portable computer in the form of a laptop? This is why the Asus Eee PC has become so popular, as it has price and portability just right. The CEO of Asus, Jerry Shen, said that the Eee PCs could have sold a lot more than the 5 million units they achieved if there was not a shortage in supply of batteries.
Sung Fu-hsang, chairman of Simplo (world’s largest independent notebook battery maker), said on Friday that “The LG Chem problem has had a big impact on supplies, but we’re working with customers and they understand”.
The real problem will be for the smaller companies that make laptops, as the big companies will be looked after first.
Have you been affected by the laptop battery shortage?
Source: Read
Hands-on: MSI GX600X TurboBook with excellent overclocking capabilities
This is the MSI GX600X TurboBook that is a powerful notebook with no compromise, its got excellent overclocking capabilities, a sleek glossy black trim and tattoo flames. If your looking for a laptop that’s a peak performer then your looking at it, the GX600X TurboBook sports great features and peripherals, you will find a special ‘Turbo’ button that gives around 20% more processor speed, HDMI connectivity, e-SATA, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, and some tasty graphics.
Tweak Town has just gave the MSI GX600X TurboBook a hands-on review and in their final thoughts they said “MSI has not been strong in the notebook market in the past. Often their products lacked any sense of purpose, being somewhat haphazard in their features. Recently however, the shift as products have taken on shape in roles such as being exclusively for business, or geared for gaming, we have seen a much more organized structure develop as the brand MSI builds in notebooks gathers strength; so too do the products. Or is it the other way around? Anyway, with both aspects improving we have to commend MSI for vast leaps forward in terms of appeal for target markets and in terms of features in focused products as well as in performance of those products.
In particular, this GX600X top of the line notebook is a peak performer, with excellent overclocking capabilities as well as lots and lots of features and peripherals; from e-SATA or HDMI connectivity to a special ‘Turbo’ button that we found gives a 20% increase in processor speed. The Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity are as to be expected from a high-end notebook, whereas the graphics are truly magnificent in such a small platform.
In addition, the bundled extras such as Halo 2, a laser mouse and a unique backpack give the product a flavor all its own. What remains to be said though is the aesthetic color scheme, which is both rich and original. The tribal tattoo flames licking around the edges are bound to make many people drool in appreciation. Unfortunately I am not one of them, and while I can respect it since I know the product performs, I would not buy this product simply because it doesn’t fit my aesthetic tastes.
If they had one without the logos and glossy finish, and instead a simple matt black coating understating the products true power, then I would have no qualms in stepping out and buying it today.
Putting my tastes aside, I have to consider the target market and what the product aims to deliver. In all aspects I find it extremely well rounded, lacking in nothing and delivering on all of its promises. The only very slight niggle I have is the sound quality which sounds a bit tinny and flat, and which could be better in a product of this class.
We have decided to give it the Best Performance award because of the amazing overclocking ability, as well as being a feature packed product at an affordable price.”
Read the full six page review.
24kt Gold Apple Macbook Air with Sapphires and polished gold superdrive
The Apple Macbook Air made a statement as it was with a 0.16-0.76 inch height but how about a 24kt Gold Macbook Air with Sapphires, now there is a statement. With all the different pimped products before it including iPods, iPhones and other gadgets getting gold plated, this gold Macbook Air looks stunning and is sure to cost a nice premium.
According to Computer Choppers, this is the world’s first 24kt Gold Apple Macbook Air and because the Mac Air has no optical drive they have a polished gold Superdrive to go with it. You can see some photos on this page of the Gold Macbook Air; they have sent this one to New York and are working on a second.
The photo above shows the Apple logo ensconced in multi-colored sapphires, no expense has been spared with revamping this laptop, but if you had the money would you really want a 24kt Gold version…let us know what you think.
We will have to leave it to your imagination to think what will happen to the Macbook next.
Source: Read
More problems with OLPC: Kids ripping One Laptop Per Child apart
Just last month reports were coming in about the OLPC and how the keyboard was falling apart, however it seems as if the One Laptop Per Child has some more issues. The rubber keyboard in theory should be able to withstand whatever a child can throw at it however; it seems as if the children have been able to rip the rubber-membrane keyboard apart.
Executives of OLPC claim that these UMP’s should be able to last at least five years; the One Laptop Per Child is subjected to factory testing until they manage to destroy them. The OLPC also gets field tested by children and it is in these reports that tears have started to show in the keyboard cover.
According to reports there have been a number of complaints that the rubber above the letters U and J are splitting, and as a result children as young as 3 and 4 are then able to totally destroy the keyboard. That is not all though, it seems as if the OLPC is suffering from “stuck key” problem. What this means is that one or more keys get stuck in the active position.
OLPC issued a response stating that they do not know what the problem is as there is more than one manufacturer of the keyboard.
Source - Slashdot
Lenovo IdeaPad U110: ultraportable notebook coming to the U.S. soon
The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 ultraportable notebook is coming to the U.S. soon thanks to a tip off from J&R. This laptop is only a small laptop as it has an 11.1 inch screen and will come in two versions the U110B which has a black cover and the U110R which comes with a red cover. Both of these models are identical, so let’s see what the notebook has to offer.
Firstly the Lenovo IdeaPad U110 weighs 2.3 pounds and comes with a 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 and has a low voltage. The ultraportable notebook also comes with an impressive 3GB of RAM, a nice sized 120GB hard drive and Intel GMA X3100 integrated graphics. However there is one downside, the laptop does not come with an optical drive.
The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 notebook comes with a 1.3-megapixel web camera as well as Intel 4965AGN wireless and Ethernet LAN. The laptop also comes Bluetooth, but one of the best features has to be a battery life of up to 8 hours. There are all the usual connections like VGA output, USB ports, 6-in-1 media card reader as well as a Firewire port.
The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 ultraportable notebook also has touch-sensitive media controls, and to add to your media enjoyment is Dolby Home Theater Sound. Also for the safety of your hard drive is the Active Protection System, this means that if you drop your laptop your hard drive will be safe.
Source – Laptoping
Video Update: Asus EeePC 900 uses 900MHz Celeron M processor not Atom
April 15, 2008
Filed under Computers, Laptops, Ultra Mobile PC
Are the rumors for real? Well it seems they are, the 8.9-inch Asus EeePC 900 is still using the same old 900MHz Celeron M processor as the original Eee PC 701, but it does run on the full 900MHz without the 630MHz cap of its predecessor.
Apparently as promised at CeBIT it was going to be the Intel Atom processor, but sorry people this is not to be. Atom will apparently be launching in June. Asus Eee PC 900 is divided into Windows XP Home and Linux versions.
Watch the video below for more information.
SSD (Solid State Disk) in laptops: prices still high, will you wait?
If your buying a laptop in 2008 then it’s a good idea to look at SSD (Solid State Disk) options as they have many benefits, but as soon as you add this to a laptop one thing changes right away and that’s price. SSD’s are still a lot of money compared to normal hard drives, maybe they will come down in 2009, but for now expect to pay more money for this little extra.
Earlier today peter reported about the upcoming Toshiba Portege R500 12Q that will come with a 128GB SSD drive and it also features a dual-layer DVD writer, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, 12.1-inch LED-backlit display and a Core 2 Duo ULV U7700 processor. There is no word on price yet, but again we can expect it to be more than it’s competitor with a normal hard drive.
Will consumers make the move to SSD now or will most people wait until the price crashes, I have always been one to buy early on and also one that pays the price for it. While prices have come down a little, this time I am waiting it out and they may be some time yet.
Do you own a laptop with SSD and if not would you wait until the price comes down a lot or pay a premium now?
