Samsung X360 could it beat Apple’s MacBook Air?
As fashion models try to squeeze down to a size zero, the computer giants are also joining in the craze, Samsung have announced their new ultra-thin laptop and hopes to push Apple and HP off the top slot of the world thinnest laptops.
It seems everyone is at it, slimming down was hot news with the television manufacturers as well. But Samsung stole the limelight by unveiling the X360 it the IFA in Berlin, the X360 is not to be mistaken for the Lenovo’s X300 range. The Samsung X360 model weighs in at just 1.27kg, which is a lighter than the Apple MacBook Air which weighs in at 1.36kg, plus the X360 has a 13.3 inch screen.
Not only does this mean machine look and feel fantastic, the X360 is reported to have 3 USB ports, a 34mm express card slot, a built-in HDMI connection and VGA output.
If we take a look inside the X360 we find an Intel Centrino 2 processor, 128GB Solid State Drive (SSD), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 02.11a/b/g/n wireless connectivity and a integrated 1.3 megapixel camera, not forgetting the Ethernet socket and 7-in-1 memory card reader.
Samsung tell us that the X360 is capable of lasting 6-10 hours on a single charge, when we asked when we can get our mitts on one of these, they told us that it’s expected to be from September, unfortunately price was not available, as always we will post this information when we get it.
Source: pocket-lint
IFA 2008: LG confirms Netbook X110
At IFA 2008 LG has confirmed what we already knew, that they are about to enter the Netbook market with the launch of their new LG Netbook X110.
The Netbook will be powered by the Intel Atom 1.6Ghz chip and will have an 80GB hard drive. The small laptop will also offer 3G support for broadband speeds. Read more
The New LG X110 netbook boasts a 80GB hard drive
LG announced at the IFA in Germany that they are getting into the netbook arena.
Oddly, LG who was not expected to make the announcement until Friday, released a generic press release and forgot to omit the details, all we can see on the press release is what the company is going to show us as Europe’s largest consumer electronics show.
According to the press release the will be calling the new model the X110 and this will come with 3G HSDPA connectivity embedded.
According by information given by LG “3G embedded features combined with WLAN 802.11 b/g and 10/100 Ethernet for stable and fast connections means users can communicate and share information any time, any way, any place.”
LG have also told reporters that the netbook will sport a massive 80GB hard drive, and it’s rumoured that the netbook will be powered by an Intel Atom Chip.
Excuse us for the shortage of information, the minute we get more details we will pass it straight onto you.
Source: pocket-lint
What CPU will Apple laptops use after the Core 2 Duo?
Apple’s range of laptops has been using the Core 2 Duo chip and it has certainly been doing the job very well. However Computer World has asked what Apple will choose to use next once they feel that the Core 2 Duo CPU has outlived itself.
Apple seem to launch new products very quickly, so it will not be that far away until we see a new MacBook and MacBook Pro on the market. Will Apple decide to stick with the trusted Intel Core 2 Duo or will the new laptops demand something different. Read more
New Asus Eee PCs: 1000HD, 904HD, 901 and 900 XP
Just the other day I was looking online at my local computer store and I saw that they was advertising a laptop, I couldn’t believe how cheap they’re getting. Today we hear there are four new Acer Asus laptops being released.
Out of the new Asus laptops the 1000HD XP is the largest model with a 10-inch display. The 900 XP, 901 XP, and 904HD XP all have 8.9-inch screens with a 1024 x 600 resolution.
The Asus 901 XP is the only laptop fitted with the Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor. As far as we are aware the other three models have Intel Mobile CPU’s.
All of the new Asus’s have Ethernet jacks, 1GB of RAM and 802.11b/g WLAN apart from the Eee PC 901 XP that also features draft-N WLAN. Bluetooth connectivity is an extra on the 1000HD XP.
The 900 XP has a 16GB SSD, the 901 XP will come with a 12GB SSD, and the 904HD XP has a 80GB SATA HDD. All models will feature Microsoft Windows XP Home.
Prices will be $542 for the 1000HD XP and 901 XP, $479 for the 904HD XP, and the 900 XP will cost $447. Sadly all the models are only available in Taiwan at this time. View more Asus news or visit Pocket Lint.
Robots and Humans: Intel say equal by 2050
August 21, 2008 by Daniel
Filed under Press Releases
The idea of Robots being as smart and lifelike as Humans is a scary one to some people, but also something very useful and exciting to others. Intel has said that the gap between robots and us will close by 2050. Read the press release below for full details.
INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, San Francisco, Aug. 21, 2008 – Intel Corporation’s chief technology officer took a fascinating look at how technology will bring man and machine much closer together by 2050
Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 now offered via the Web to students
August 21, 2008 by Daniel
Filed under Computers, Press Releases, Software
As part of Microsoft Corp.’s commitment to education, the company is re-introducing The Ultimate Steal program this school year, inviting students who are actively enrolled at educational institutions to purchase Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 at a low student price of $59.95 (U.S.). This program begins in the United States today with additional countries to be launched throughout the year. The offer will be available to students throughout the academic school year Read more
Updates: Samsung i900 Omnia, Celio Redfly and MoGo Dapter
August 21, 2008 by Daniel
Filed under Cell & Mobile Phones
Below is an update with this weeks highlights from eXpansys, they got the best phones now in stock and also some cool new products.
Samsung i900 Omnia in stock - Windows Mobile 6.1 and 8GB storage. The Samsung i900 Omnia has a 3.5-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, WiFi and a 5-mega-pixel digital camera. Add 8GB in-built storage and you have a smartphone that is ideal for music as well! Read more
True Story of the Laptop that saved SGT Steven W. Clark’s life
Back in February of last year we posted information about a laptop that took a bullet and saved a soldier’s life. This was a massive story at the time and even made it to the homepage of Digg.
Today we have heard directly from SGT Steven W. Clark of the 101st Airborne. You can read what he sent in to us below Read more
AT&T Delivers 3G Wireless Access in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam
August 20, 2008 by Daniel
Filed under Press Releases
The need for more speed is always on our minds when we are trying to keep connected while on the move, AT&T Answers this need for speed in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam Counties.
The company is delivering ultra fast wireless access to more mobile applications every month, and now they have expanded again. Read the press release below for full details Read more
Funky Mike Ming Art Edition laptops by Dell
Urban Artist Mike Ming has designed five different contemporary Special Art Edition designs for Computer giant Dell. In a bid to appeal to children, or add splash a bit of creativity into the boardroom, Dell has come up with designer names for the Laptops which are in the Studio 15 and 17 ranges.
The names include “Sea Sky”, “Bunch O Surfers”, “Sunburst”, “red Swirl” and “Seaweed”.
Good news is that The Special Art Edition Dell Studio laptops are on the market already, so you can order yours today, at the starting price of £449.
If we journey into the laptop you will find built in webcam, slot load drives, backlit keyboards, built-in mobile broadband, touch media control buttons and optional mercury-free LED displays.
Source: Pocket-lint
Intel’s new turbo mode in processors
August 20, 2008 by Daniel
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers
In his Intel Developer Forum keynote today, Pat Gelsinger detailed the roadmap for Intel’s continued march toward pervasive, higher performance and power efficient computing. The senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Digital Enterprise Group discussed new features of the company’s next-generation processor family including a new turbo mode that shifts the processor into a higher gear for mind-blowing performance without a heat penalty Read more
New HP EliteBook 2530p, 2730p and Compaq 2230s
HP have launched three new ultraportable notebooks, these are geared towards business users. Two of the new notebooks are from the EliteBook, with the other from the budget-priced Compaq ultraportable line.
The two HP EliteBooks are 2530p and 2730p. Both these laptops come with the Intel Core 2 processors and Solid State Drives. They feature HP’s DuraCase design of a brushed, anodized aluminum casing and magnesium alloy chassis.
The screens have been filled with mercury-free Illumi-Lite LED, HP hope to remove mercury from all of their notebook screens by 2010.
HP EliteBook 2530p has a 12.1-inch screen and weighs just 3.19 pounds. Starting price is $1,499. The HP EliteBook 2730p comes with a swivelling screen and weighs 3.7 pounds. The cost starts from $1,670.
The HP Compaq 2230s has a 12.1-inch screen and weighs 4.07 pounds and comes with a range of standard hard drives from 120 to 320GB. The starting price is $999.
Check out a video below of the HP EliteBook 2730p
Kensington Wireless USB Docking Station
August 19, 2008 by Daniel
Filed under Gadgets & Technology, USB Gadgets
How would you like wireless access to your external monitor and USB devices? Well this is just what the Kensington Wireless USB Docking Station was made for.
You can simply connect an external monitor or other USB devices into the wireless USB dock and get access to these devices on your Wireless USB enabled laptop.
The Wireless USB Docking Station from Kensington features an audio out port for external speakers, a 15-foot range of the docking station and five USB ports that let you connect your peripherals.
The most popular use for this gadget would be for a wireless monitor, this would really give you freedom when doing computing tasks. This would cut out the need for long cables, and now you can just use a wireless keyboard and mouse with this wireless docking station.
Specifications include Compatible with computers running Windows XP or Vista, stereo out port, 5 USB 2.0 ports, 1 DVI port and works with standard size monitors up to 1280×1024 and widescreen monitors up to 1680×1050.
You can visit the product page on Kensington or read other wireless news.
Via Electronista
Dell’s Mini Inspiron 910 Full Specs: Ubuntu Linux or Windows XP
This is Dell’s Mini Inspiron 910 and thanks to some leaked information that one site (see read link below) managed to get their hands on, now you have all you need to know about the Dell 910 laptop.
Last week we saw Dell launch some E-series business laptops, but the Dell Mini Inspiron was nowhere in sight. Today we get to see Dell’s first ever netbook in images, specs and also a potential release date.
The Inspiron 910 will feature a 8.9in WSVGA TL 1024 x 600 screen, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, three USB ports, a 3-in-1 card reader, up to 1GB of DDR2 800Mhz RAM, a 1.6GHz, 533MHz, 512K single core Intel Atom processor.
Other features include choices of 4GB, 8GB or 16GB SSD (Solid State Drive), mini card support for Bluetooth, a weight of 2.20LBS and choices of Ubuntu Linux 8.04 or Windows XP.
It’s also said that the entry-level model will cost $299. Hit the read link below to get the full specs or view other Dell news.
Source: Read
Intel and NBC create new Webisode called Gemini Division
When it comes to watching video, things have changed massively and the consumer of today wants access to video entertainment both at home and on the move.
Cell phones are accessing video content at much higher data speeds thanks to the latest technology, and home users watch film and TV Shows on both HDTV’s and computers.
The world of entertainment is quickly shifting to online video, and Intel and NBC are at the forefront with the creation of a new Webisode called ‘Gemini Division,’ starring Rosario Dawson that premiers today on SciFi.com Read more
Star Wars TIE Fighter webcam
How about this for a webcam then.
This TIE Fighter webcam from Wesco Limited looks unusual compared to standard webcams, but is ideal for all those Star Wars enthusiasts.
This gadget may look a little silly on top of your laptop or monitor, but would be great for those of you who like to keep in touch with fellow Star Wars fans.
It has a built-in microphone, which is an added bonus. That means audio and video from one unit. It also has two Led’s on the front located just under the cam that may help the webcams performance in low lighting, and even plays sound effects from the Star Wars movies.
I’m not a Star Wars fan myself, but I thought that this gadget really does have a fun factor to it.
Rumoured to be available for about $40
View Source Engadget
Asus Eee PC 900 from Orange for £25 per month
A number of operator’s have been offering up laptops when they take up a broadband account. Orange has been offering this deal for a while as well, but they are now to offer the Asus Eee PC 900 laptops.
The Carphone Warehouse have been offering the Webbok, but Orange have gone for the Eee PC option and this might be a great move from the UK mobile network as they know how popular Asus Eee PC laptops are.
This new deal is available from today; the offer is called “Internet Everywhere” which is their mobile broadband service. What you get is an Asus Eee PC 900 16GB laptop as well as a dongle for just £25 per month.
For those users who sign up will get the plug-in option icon 225 modem, there is a UK download data limit of 3GB per month. This deal could prove very popular for Orange, one they hope will be better than the Webbok option from The Carphone Warehouse.
Orange have also hinted that this could be the first deal of many like this, but will they keep offering Eee PCs or will they go for another option. That could be all down to how popular the Eee PC 900 deal goes.
Source – Pocket Lint
Affordable Gateway P-7811FX Notebook for Gaming: Great for students
Now looking at this Gateway P-7811FX notebooks price you would have to say it is not what you call really cheap, but when you think about a decent gaming notebook costing in the region of $5000-ish you would have to say the Gateway P-7811FX notebook being only $1399.99 is very cheap indeed.
Personally like many others would have to say this is a perfect gaming laptop that would suit students.
The Gateway P-7811FX was announced by Gateway and that it is a new addition to its FX series, you can but this notebook at Best Buy.
The Technical Bit: Features include Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor, NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS graphics with 512 MB of video memory, Intel Centrino 2 technology, 17-inch widescreen LCD with 1920 x 1200 resolution, 802.11n Wi-Fi, 200GB hard drive, built-in webcam, Windows Vista Home Premium and 4GB of RAM.
Source – Gateway via PC Magazine
Acer Aspire One with Bluetooth and more RAM
We keep seeing Netbooks making big changes in both design and the technology inside. The Eee PC 701 was great, but many improvements have been made since the release of this UMPC.
Forget all that emptiness around the keyboard and screen; the latest Netbooks use every bit of space to give you the most from mobile computing.
While the average computer user will be more than happy with his or her latest mini laptop, some users like to change things. This is where the modder comes in.
This is the Acer Aspire One and it has been revamped to include more RAM, a hard drive upgrade and a miniscule USB Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR adapter under the palm rest.
Some mini laptop owners will wonder why people even bother, but some may answer, “Because they can”. Have a read of this latest Mod here or view other laptop news.
Via Engadget
