COMPUTER AND LAPTOP NETWORK PLACES

World’s Smallest DVD Writer Launched

2010-02-10T23:41:00.000-08:00

Plextor launched what it claims as the world's smallest DVD writer, a slim external unit aimed at notebook users. It weighs 250g, 1.6cm high and barely bigger than a CD.
The PX-608CU supports all DVD recordable and rewriteable formats, including dual-layer media. Speeds range from 4x to 8x. It burns CD-R/RW discs at 24x and has 2MB of buffer memory on board.
It connects via USB 2.0, doesn't need a separate AC adaptor which is a boon for laptop users.
Plextor also launched an ATAPI-connected internal version of the drive named PX-608AL. It has a slot-load mechanism - the external drive pops open like an old-style portable CD player. Both drives come with a two-year collect and return warranty.

Toshiba's 320GB hard disk is world's largest 1.8-incher

2010-02-10T23:24:00.000-08:00

That's the world's largest capacity 1.8-inch hard disk drive right there. A claim met by a list of specs going a little something like this: 3.0Gbps SATA interface, 320GB capacity, 5,400 RPM, 16MB buffer, and 19dB of emitted noise during seeks -- a 4dB cut from Toshiba's previous generation of 5,400 RPM 1.8-inchers. Of course, these 1.8-inch mechanical HDDs are the form factor most commonly found in those netbook-shoving CULV thin-and-light ultraportables now coming onto the market. Look for it in December when the MK3233GSG hits mass production.

Seagate launches world’s thinnest hard drive for laptops and netbooks

2010-02-10T23:17:00.000-08:00

The world’s thinnest 2.5-inch hard disk drive for the smallest laptops and netbooks.

The device can also be used in backup devices and consumer electronics gear. The drive is wafer-thin at 7 millimeters in height, about 25 percent smaller than the traditional 2.5-inch laptop hard drives that are 9.5 millimeters thick. Seagate says the small drive will enable a new breed of entry-level thin laptops.
About 90 percent of netbook computers — smaller than laptops and meant for cruising the web — currently use 9.5-mm 2.5-inch laptop drives. That’s because the smaller 1.8-inch hard drives and solid state flash memory drives are too expensive for the market. The Momentus Thin drive can rival other laptop drives in performance and power efficiency. It is available in 250 gigabyte and 160 gigabyte capacities. It includes an eight megabyte cache, a Serial ATA 3Gb/second interface and a 5400 RPM spin speed. It will ship to customers in January.
Soon after that, we’ll start to see even thinner and cheaper laptops and netbooks. The race toward thin computers is helping to drive mass adoption of laptops and netbooks all over the world.

Google operating system

2010-02-10T05:44:00.000-08:00

Google is a company that has built a single very large, custom computer. It's running their own cluster operating system. They make their big computer even bigger and faster each month, while lowering the cost of CPU cycles. It's looking more like a general purpose platform than a cluster optimized for a single application.
While competitors are targeting the individual applications Google has deployed, Google is building a massive, general purpose computing platform for web-scale programming.
This computer is running the world's top search engine, a social networking service, a shopping price comparison engine, a new email service, and a local search/yellow pages engine. What will they do next with the world's biggest computer and most advanced operating system?
I was thrilled reading this today because I had been thinking along the same lines as I wondered about Gmail (and the 1GB of storage in particular)...and that Skrenta had made the argument so well. This weekend, as I hacked through a bunch of XHTML and CSS for an upcoming site redesign, I jotted down a few notes for a follow-up on a post I made over a year ago called Google is not a search company. I was going to call it "GooOS, the Google Operating System".
My notes contained two of Skrenta's main points: the importance of the supercomputer and the scores of Ph.Ds being Google's main assets. A third key asset for Google is the data that they're storing on those 100,000 computers. As I said in that post:
Google's money won't be made with search...that's small peanuts compared to selling access to the world's biggest, best, and most cleverly-utilized map of the web.
So. They have this huge map of the Web and are aware of how people move around in the virtual space it represents. They have the perfect place to store this map (one of the world's largest computers that's all but incapable of crashing). And they are clever at reading this map. Google knows what people write about, what they search for, what they shop for, they know who wants to advertise and how effective those advertisements are, and they're about to know how we communicate with friends and loved ones. What can they do with all that? Just about anything that collection of Ph.Ds can dream up.
Tim O'Reilly has talked about various bits from the Web morphing into "the emergent Internet operating system"; the small pieces loosely joining, if you will. Google seems to be heading there already, all by themselves. By building and then joining a bunch of the small pieces by themselves, Google can take full advantage of the economies of scale and avoid the difficulties of interop.
Google isn't worried about Yahoo! or Microsoft's search efforts...although the media's focus on that is probably to their advantage. Their real target is Windows. Who needs Windows when anyone can have free unlimited access to the world's fastest computer running the smartest operating system? Mobile devices don't need big, bloated OSes...they'll be perfect platforms for accessing the GooOS. Using Gnome and Linux as a starting point, Google should design an OS for desktop computers that's modified to use the GooOS and sell it right alongside Windows ($200) at CompUSA for $10/apiece (available free online of course). Google Office (Goffice?) will be built in, with all your data stored locally, backed up remotely, and available to whomever it needs to be (SubEthaEdit-style collaboration on Word/Excel/PowerPoint-esque documents is only the beginning). Email, shopping, games, music, news, personal publishing, etc.; all the stuff that people use their computers for, it's all there.
Even though everyone's down on Google these days, they remain the most interesting company in the world and I'm optimistic about their potential and success (while also apprehensive about the prospect of using Google for absolutely everything someday...I'll be cursing the Google monopoly in 5 years time). If they stay on target with their plans to leverage their three core assets (which, if Gmail is any indication, they will), I predict Google will be the biggest and most important company in the world in 5-8 years.

UbiSurfer for amazing Internet access

2010-02-10T05:23:00.000-08:00

DataWind rolls out a new 7-inch netbook dubbed UbiSurfer for amazing Internet access along with Web browsing. This portable netbook comes with Wi-Fi, LAN and embedded wireless data modem and SIM for optimum consistent Internet connection.
It offers embedded SIM and GPRS modem through Vodafone network. This netbook flaunts a full QWERTY keyboard, 800 x 480 pixels resolution, three USB ports, integrated microphone and speakers. It also bundles up an ARM processor, SDHC memory card slot, Touchpad mouse pointer, 25GB of online storage, 1GB of internal flash memory and 128MB of RAM. Weighing 700g, UbiSurfer sports fingerprint and scratch resistant piano black or rubberized matt finish.
Suneet S. Tuli, CEO of Datawind commented, “Our main driver as a company is to offer free internet to everyone, everywhere. With the UbiSurfer we are offering 30 hours a month of free usage and we mean free, no hidden costs, no wires and no contract and it’s this that sets us apart from others in the market.”As for the UbiSurfer hardware itself, as well as the 800 x 480 screen there’s 1GB of storage, 128MB of RAM, three USB 2.0 ports, an SD card reader and built-in microphone and speakers. Software includes DataWind’s own browser, basic office apps, calendar and email, a basic graphics app and some games. It also comes with the DataWind software that includes basic office apps, DataWind’s own browser, calendar and email, a basic graphics app and some games.
With the DataWind web acceleration system, the UbiSurfer is said to take less time to load web pages. It opens a web page in about five to seven seconds. However, this system does not support video streaming.
It will provide free usage of 30 hours per month for the first year. Users may have to pay maximum £29.99 for the whole year at 30 hours per month. Heavy users may enjoy unlimited access for only £5.99 a month.
Users can choose from £5.99 per month or a one-off charge of £59.99 to upgrade their unlimited mobile access. Users may be charged $0.08 per minute roaming charges in US and Europe on the GPRS connection.

I ball High End Designer Cabinets Stunner

2010-02-08T01:51:00.000-08:00

Features
5.25 Inch Bays: 3 External bays
3.5 Inch Bays: 1 External bay, 5 Internal bays
Motherboard Form Factors: Standard ATX & Micro-ATX motherboards
Front USB Ports: 2 Front USB Ports
Front Audio Ports: 1 Audio-out Jack + 1 Mic-in jack
Cooling Fans: Bundled with 1 x 9cm and 1 x 8cm cooling fans
Heat Vent: Heat-vent chimney technology for better air flow
Power Supply: iBall LPE223-400 (250 W) power supply
Available Colours: Red & Black
Dimensions: 16.1 x 7.0 x 17.5 inches (H x W x L)

I ball Video Player VPP - Video Pocket Player (MP5)

2010-02-08T01:30:00.000-08:00

Features:
2.4 inch (6.1 cms) super TFT 26K colours screen.
MP5 Player with AVI, ASF, MP4, 3GP, FLV, DAT, MPG and many other Video files playback support
MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC & AMR Audio playback support
JPG, BMP, GIF and PNG Photo viewer with different angle photo browsing option
Voice recording
FM radio tuner with recording
Mini SD card slot for memory expansion
Dual earphone output. Connect 2 earphones simultaneously
Built-in powerful speaker
Built-in games
Text file browsing with auto read option

MP3 Playback: MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC & AMR Audio playback
Video Playback: AVI, ASF, MP4, 3GP, FLV, DAT, MPG and many other Video files playback
Photo Playback: JPEG, BMP, GIF and PNG photo viewer with option of photo browsing in different angles
FM Radio: Built-in FM Radio tuner with 20 presets
FM Recording: You can record directly from your FM station to the player memory
Voice Recording: Normal and high quality voice recording
USB Flash Drive: Use as USB mass storage drive
Repeat Function: Repeat A-B function can be a powerful tool for learning languages
ID3 Tags: Supports ID3 tags & lyrics display
Multi-Language Menu: Choose from 20 different language options
LCD Screen: Big 2.4 inch (6.1 cms) super TFT 26K colours screen
Equalizer: 12 Mode Equalizer
E-Book Function: Text files browsing with auto read option Expandable Memory
Mini SD card slot for expanding memory upto 2GB
Games: Built-in game
Interface: USB 2.0 high-speed transmission makes it easy and speedy to exchange files with

your PC
Charging Option: USB Port & Direct Power
Firmware Upgradeable: Yes
Battery: Built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery. High capacity 850mAh battery for longer play time.
Battery Life: Video Playback - Max. 6 hours, MP3 Playback - Max. 9 hours
Available Capacities: 2 GB
Available Colours: Metallic Red
Dimensions: 47 x 82 x12 mm ( H x W x D )
Weight: 65 gms
Bundled Softwares: Driver for Win98SE, AVI Video Convertor
Bundled Accessories: High quality earphone, USB Cable, Power Adaptor, Utility CD, Neck Strap, User Manual
Warranty: 1 Year

Moserbaer IVO-515i media player

2010-02-08T01:23:00.001-08:00

MEDIA PLAYERS
IVO-515i
Features :
In-built Memory : 2GB & 4GB
Comes in 02 colours – White & Black
PC Free Operation
2.4” High brightness TFT Screen
Real Time Clock Display
Play Music/FM While Browsing Picture and Game
User Specific Equalizer setting with SRS WOW/WOW HD
Mini SD Card- Expandable Memory
Hi-Fi Earphone
Built-in Speaker
Fm RADIO With Recording function
Voice recording
Transfer Content from PC/SD Card
Multiple Charging : USB/ADAPTER
Supporting Format Of:WMV / AVI / JPEG / GIF / MPEG4 / MP3 / WMA / WAV / APE / BMP / XVID / MPEG / OGG

Intel Puts Larrabee Chip on Ice

2010-02-06T06:08:00.000-08:00

Intel has put its Larrabee graphics processor plans on hold indefinitely. The project produced impressive results at a supercomputing contest earlier this year, but it's also been plagued by a series of delays. For now, Intel will instead use the technology as a software development platform for internal and external use.

Top 8 Enterprise Server Predictions for 2010

2010-02-06T05:54:00.000-08:00

Some trends that have gained a strong foothold will persist in 2010. For example, continued growth in the sheer quantity of digital information will continue to propel data deduplication and SSDs. The green IT movement will push cloud servics, and the customer will rule. Some new trends will also emerge: Spending will shift to pre-integrated systems, and new hybrid computing platforms will emerge.

Apple I-pad Features

2010-02-03T23:52:00.000-08:00

iPad Features :

1/2" thin and only 1 1/2 lbs
9.7" IPS display with multi-touch sensors
1GHz Apple A4 chip.
Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Supports 16 to 64 GB Flash Storage
Accelerometer
Compass
Speaker
Microphone
30-pin connector
10 hours of battery life, 1 month standby
Environmentally friendly being Arsenic-free, BRF-free, Mercury-free, PVC-free and is highly recyclable.
Runs all iPhone apps, and can run them full screen by doubling the pixels.

Enter : MP 4 Player With Nokia Removable Battery

2010-02-03T23:12:00.000-08:00

Specifications :
2.4inch TFT LCD colorful screen (16 million colors)
Supported video formats: - MP4 / 3GP / AVI / divX / ASF and dat files with real-time play effect
Supported audio formats: - MP3 / WAV formats
Supported image formats: - JPG / GIF / BMP
Built-in microphone recording
Electronic book, calendar and time display
Multi languages menu
7 preset equalizers
MicroSD card to extend space
Lithium battery
Loud speaker
Soft buttons and easy menu navigation
Enhanced battery life

Flexible Keyboard

2010-01-27T00:17:00.000-08:00

Flexible Keyboard

The Flexible Keyboard is sort of an odd, yet very interesting gadget. Just like the name says it is a flexible keyboard which can easily be rolled up and carried with you.

The keyboard is perfect for portability and it’s also incredibly durable. It is constructed of high quality silicon which makes it very flexible yet tough enough to be shoved into a laptop bag so you can always have a good keyboard with you if you can’t stand the flat keys on laptops.

The keyboard features all the standard keys of a regular keyboard. The keys are also very well designed as they have soft touch technology which makes your typing silent so you can use it anywhere and not disturb anyone. This also makes it much more comfortable than tapping away at traditional keyboards.

Nikon D90 professional cameras

2010-01-26T23:51:00.000-08:00

Nikon D90 professional cameras

Nikon D90:[Photo]
Family Line Nikon D
Weight 1.38 lb.
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Camera Type SLR/Professional
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses
Camera Resolution 12.9 Megapixel
Image Resolutions 4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720 • 320 x 240
Video Speed 24 fps
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 4.5 Frames
Memory Type SD Card • SDHC Card • Eye-Fi SD Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
ISO Speeds 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400
LCD Panel Size 3 in.
LCD Screen Resolution 920,000 pixels
Video Interface Video Out
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Included Accessories USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Battery
Weight 2.3 lb.
Optical Zoom 5.8x
35mm Zoom Lens 27 - 157.5 mm

Digital Wireless Speakers (Pair)

2010-01-24T21:07:00.000-08:00

Rocketfish - Digital Wireless Speakers (Pair)

Warranty Terms - Parts

1 year limited
Warranty Terms - Labor

1 year limited
Number of Speakers per Package

2
Number of Speakers

2
Frequency Response

80Hz - 20kHz
Tweeter Size

1-1/2"
Woofer

4"
Sensitivity

80dB
Volume Control

Yes

KEF launches KHT5005.2W speakers:

The KEF Wireless speaker system known as the KHT5005.2W is definitely a boon to any modern home entertainment system, doing away with those pesky wires that connect both front and rear speakers in a 5.1 channel sound system. Unfortunately, their wireless ability ends at the wireless receiver which they must be connected to by sadly, wires. Thankfully, the wireless receiver is unobtrusive and will hardly be noticed. The whole set up will burn a $2,600 hole in your pockets, but thankfully you have to option of going wireless by purchasing it separately for $600. Most audiophiles I know will probably shun wireless setups since they trust nothing but cables for sound purity, but I guess this is OK for the casual home user. Still, it's $2,600 price tag is anything but casual *shrugs*.

World's best (sounding) home theater system

2010-01-23T02:23:00.000-08:00

Iffective home theater system

Expecting great sound from a home theater in a box (HTIB) is almost always an exercise in frustration.

Even the top-of-the-line HTIBs, such as Sony's ES BDV-IT1000ES ($2,000 MSRP) don't hold a candle to an equivalently priced separates-based system. It's not even close.

Sound, schmound. Given that HTIBs are sold as lifestyle products, it's more important for them to look good than sound good. Product designers are compelled to make speakers that look slick hugging the wall next to a flat-screen display. That's why we're so jazzed by Onkyo's HT-S9100THX HTIB ($1,099 MSRP). Sleek, it ain't, but it sure sounds like a separates-grade home theater system.

The HT-S9100THX's largish shipping box hints at the reasons why. It weighs a hefty 144 pounds. Inside, you'll find seven bookshelf two-way speakers, a full-size subwoofer, and a 7x 130-watt-per-channel receiver with 1080p-capable HDMI v.1.3 connectivity, and complete decoding for the latest lossless, high-resolution Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio surround formats. You get four--count 'em, four--HDMI inputs, same as Onkyo's TX-SR706 receiver ($899 MSRP).

The HT-S9100THX's receiver also features Audyssey's 2EQ automatic calibration to tailor the sound of the speakers and the 290-watt, 12-inch powered subwoofer, and compensate for your room's acoustic anomalies. The front three speakers feature a 1-inch soft-dome tweeter matched with dual 5-inch woofers; the four surround speakers use the same tweeter and a slightly smaller woofer. The 17.5 by 14.9 by 16.8 inch subwoofer weighs 34 pounds. Compared to the 6-inch plastic poser subs that come with so many HTIBs it's the 800-pound gorilla. You'll feel the difference.

USB 2.0 AUDIO Input/Output Sound Card for XP and Vista

2010-01-23T02:11:00.000-08:00

USB 2.0 AUDIO Input/Output Sound Card

Product Description

USB AUDIO ADAPTER (16-Bit)
USB Audio Adapters with LED Indicator Volume and Mute Button Ultra Small High-Quality Sound
No Drivers Needed for XP and Vista, Just Plug and Play. Item Uses C-Media CM108 Chip
Model Number:USBG-52
This very compact adapter is the easiest, most affordable way to add sound capability to your notebook or desktop computer. It features connections for your microphone and stereo
headphones/speakers..
Compliant with USB 2.0 Full Speed Operation
Compliant with USB Audio Device Class Specification v1.0
Real USB Plug & Play
Drive 2CH speakers Directly
Support 3D positional sound and virtual 5.1CH sound track
Supports Volume Up, Volume Down, and Speaker Mute
LED indicator work status
Use USB Port power directly external power
adapter no need 16-Bit Audio DAC with Earphone Phone Amplifier
16-Bit ADC Input with Microphone Boost
Compatible with Win ME / Win 2000 / Win XP / Vista and Mac OS9 / OS X without
Additional Driver With one of the following operating systems: Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista MAC OS X

USB 3.0 Super High Speed Express Card 34mm DUAL PORT

2010-01-23T02:02:00.000-08:00

Product Description

The Dual Port USB 3.0 Express card enhances your laptop with the newest USB 3.0 technology. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 5Gbps it blows the older USB 2.0 technology out of the water!

Key Features:
Fully Compliant with ExpressCard Specification 1.0
Full single-lane (aka x1) PCI Express throughput.
ExpressCard 34mm form factor.
Compliant with USB 3.0 specification Revision 1
Compliant with xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface) specification Revision 0.95
Supports simultaneous operation of multiple USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 devices.
Supports all USB speeds: Low-Speed (1.5Mbps) / Full-Speed (12Mbps) / High-Speed (480Mbps) / Super-Speed (5Gbps)
Built-in DC jack connector for receiving extra power to meet USB 3.0 extra power demands.
Driver support for Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Win7.
Package Contents:
1x USB 3.0 ExpressCard Controller
1x Mini-CD Driver
1x Users Manual
1x USB to DC adapter cable
1x 5V/2A AC/DC adapter

32 GB memory cards

2010-01-23T01:48:00.000-08:00

The upper-end of the microSDHC category has been reached! Samsung has announced that they’re working on 32 GB memory cards, which will be good news to media hogs who have long capped out 16 GB cards on their mobile phones. This is the first microSD card to hit 32 GB, and is the last denomination before moving to the microSDXC format, which will handle 32 GB – 2 TB. I talked with the SD association at CES this year, and it seems unlikely that we’ll have any micro cards breaking into 32 GB in the next six months (maybe something late next year, if I had to guess). That should at least give manufacturers some time to update their hardware to support XC. Samsung also announced that they’ll have a new 64 GB designation of their moviNAND memory, clocking in at 30-nm and 0.7mm high. The first 32 GB cards will be commercially available after mass production kicks in around February.

USB flash memory drive(RAM)

2010-01-22T22:30:00.000-08:00

USB RAM

Looking for a USB flash memory drive that’ll serve to confirm your geek status? This Segon Turbo USB Flash Drive, which has been styled to resemble a stick of DDR RAM will undoubtedly do just that and, far from being a novelty item, it even comes with decent enough read/write speeds to offer Windows ReadyBoost compatibility as well as a host of utility software.

Coming in 2GB and 4GB capacity flavours, the Segon Turbo USB Flash Drive, which measures in at a highly compact 29 x 15 x 4mm, comes with ‘USB push-pull design technology’ – or, to put it in a somewhat less flash way whilst chiselling in a tacky pun, it comes with a retracting connector – is supplied with partition and security, boot, flash mail, PC lock, bookmark and security folder software and will set you back just $12 and $20 for the 2GB and 4GB capacity versions.

Sony Unveils Vaio X, Vaio CW Laptops

2010-01-20T04:55:00.000-08:00

Sony Unveils Vaio X, Vaio CW Laptops

Sony has unveiled the official specs for its super-slim Sony Vaio X series laptops, which the company was showing off last month at the IFA trade show in Berlin. The specs are pretty close to what was predicted, but there are a few surprises--including a lower-than-expected price. Sony also detailed its upcoming Vaio CW series laptops, which are less expensive than the X series.

The Sony Vaio X is sure to turn heads, with its carbon fiber body weighing in at 1.6 pounds. At only 0.55-inches thick, the new Vaio X is a little bit thinner than the recently announced Dell Latitude Z, and a lot lighter than most ultra-slim notebooks.

You will have to make some trade offs for the Vaio X's sleek chassis, though, starting with its puny 11.1-inch LED backlit screen with 1366 x 768 resolution. By comparison, the MacBook Air has a 13.3-inch diagonal screen and the Dell Latitude Z sports a whopping 16-inch display. As for the processor, Sony will only say it's a 2.0 GHz Intel chip. Early speculation said the Vaio X would come with an Atom processor, which would make the Vaio X's processor the Atom Z550, but that is only speculation.

The Vaio X ships with Windows 7, 2GB DDR2 RAM, 64GB solid-state drive, multi-touch trackpad, Memory Stick Duo and SD card slots, GPS (works in the U.S. and Canada only), Ethernet, Wi-Fi (802.11n) and Bluetooth connectivity, 2 X USB 2.0 ports, and MOTION EYE Webcam. The Vaio X also comes with built-in 3G capability, which requires a Verizon wireless broadband subscription. Available colors include black and gold. The Vaio X's body is made of carbon fiber, but the top case around the trackpad and keyboard is aluminum.

Sony Vaio X pricing starts at $1300, which is much lower than Sony's claim last month that they Vaio X would be priced under $2000. The Vaio X will start shipping in November and can be found on Sonystyle.com right now.

CW Series

For something a little cheaper you can try the Sony Vaio CW on for size. This laptop runs Windows 7, and features an optional Blu-ray drive, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo processor, NVIDIA GeForce dedicated graphics card, 320GB hard drive and HDMI out, which Sony says will allow you to playback high-definition content on your big screen TV. Available colors include fiery red, poppy pink, icy white, jet black and indigo purple.

Sony VAIO X Series Netbook

2010-01-20T04:46:00.000-08:00

Sony VAIO X Series Netbook

Sleek, sexy, and slim, the Sony VAIO X Series is the perfect netbook for the stylish, executive jet-setter. While this machine is smaller than most netbooks and measures just 0.55 inch thick, it packs a bit more gusto--and, starting at $1299 (our unit sells for $1499, as of 11/10/09), it carries an over-the-top price tag that screams, "CEO only!"

I quickly fell for the golden, brushed-aluminum body and the matching widely spaced keys. (Not feeling flashy enough for the limited-edition gold version, like the one we received? The X Series also comes in black.) Measuring 10.95 by 7.29 by 0.55 inches and weighing 1.6 pounds, the X Series out-smalls the MacBook Air and gives the upcoming Dell Adamo XPS a run for its money.

The X Series boasts an 11.1-inch screen that measures merely 0.125 inch thick. The laptop comes with two interchangeable batteries: a standard (3.5-hour) battery and a larger, heavier, battery-and-stand combo that supposedly lasts for up to 14 hours, according to Sony spokespeople. They were wrong. It lasts just a few minutes under 15 hours -- that's easily the longest running laptop we've tested to date. International jet-setter, we've found your PC. The additional battery brings the weight of the X Series to approximately 2.2 pounds.

The 10 Best Laptops from Dell, Apple, HP and More

2010-01-20T03:11:00.000-08:00

We pick 2009 and 2010's best new PC laptops and best Apple laptops in our round-up of the top reviewed laptop computers for home or business use.

Whether you’re a student, business professional, hardcore PC gamer, or anyone else in between, you have a deep appreciation for a good laptop—and so do we. The laptop is constantly evolving—getting slimmer and smaller, boasting more power, and appearing in various styles, designs and colors—and we love them all, but we do have our favorites of the bunch. We’ve rounded up our picks for the best laptops of 2009 for your viewing pleasure.

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch)

Macs aren’t for everyone, but for those of you who adore Apple’s products the new MacBook Pros are sturdy and stylish machines. This 15-inch MacBook Pro has a Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 512MB, and a 15.4-inch wide-screen display offers a 1,440×900 native resolution. It’s a Mac, so of course it’s rather pricey—this notebook is has a starting price of $1,699.

Apple Tablet Coming in 2010?

2010-01-20T03:06:00.000-08:00

Apple may have turned its nose up at the netbook market, but that doesn’t mean it’s ignoring the void between its $400 iPod touch (32GB) and $1,000 MacBook. Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster believes Cupertino will launch a touchscreen tablet, priced in the $500 to $700 range, in the first half of 2010.

Rumors of an iPod-like tablet have been swirling for months, with some speculating that Apple is developing a large-screen iPod touch—say, a 7- to 9-inch touchscreen device—that would be large enough for HD movies and maybe a few desktop-style apps. Such a device would provide a better gaming experience than the iPod touch too.

But please don’t call it a netbook, a bargain-bin class of laptop that Apple execs have dissed as “junky.”

There’s no smoking gun in the latest report, but it does appear as though Apple is up to something. As reported by CNN, Munster’s sleuthing led him to conclude that an Apple tablet is only months away.

The signs include: Apple’s recent interest in chip designers, including the company’s acquisition of low-power chipmaker PA Semi a year ago; Apple’s efforts to add multi-touch features to its core products, including iPods, iPhones, and Macs; and the quintessentially Apple need to differentiate itself in an established market. (Think iPods, iPhones, Macs, etc.)

Admittedly, Munster’s evidence is pretty slim. But when combined with other reports, including one from the Chinese-language Commercial Times that says Taiwan-based Wintek will soon supply touch panels for an upcoming Apple subnote, an touchscreen tablet seems very possible.

One thing’s for sure: An Apple tablet, subnote, or whatever you want to call it, won’t copy the successful-if-unspectacular netbook formula of a shrunken laptop with a cramped keyboard and tiny screen.

There’s certainly a market for a portable media player larger than the iPod touch, iPhone, or other smart phones. But what would people pay for such a device? If Apple’s sweet spot is $700, the alleged tablet would need some fairly robust wireless communications and productivity tools too.

Apple would be foolish to ignore the growing netbook market, which is attracting more and more potential laptop buyers. Odds are, it won’t.

HP Touchsmart 600-1055 All-In-One Desktop

2010-01-20T02:51:00.000-08:00

Touchsmart All-In-One Desktop

2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile P7450, 4GB DDR3, 750GB, BD-ROM/DVD±RW DL, Windows 7 Home Premium, 23" LCD - MPN: NY539AA

· Computer Type: All-In-One Desktop

· Processor Type: Intel Core 2 Duo

· Included Drives: BD-ROM/DVD+-RW DL

· Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

· Included Monitor:Yes

· Energy Star: Yes

· Included Devices: Integrated TV Tuner, Integrated Webcam, Keyboard, Mouse, Remote Control

· Video Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M

· Processor Speed: 2130

· Installed Memory: 4000

· Hard Drive Size: 750000

Processor

· Processor Class: Intel Core 2 Duo

· Processor Speed: 2.13 GHz

· Cache Size: 3 MB

· Bus Speed: 1066 MHz

· Number of Installed Processors: 1

Memory

· Installed Memory: 4 GB

· Max System Memory: 4 GB

Expansion Slots

· Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots: 2

· Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots: 1

· Slots: Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MultiMedia Card (MMC), SD Card, SDHC Card

Storage

· Included Drives: BD-ROM/DVD+-RW DL

· Hard Drive Capacity: 750 GB

· Number of Storage Drives Included: 1

Features

· Included Devices: Integrated TV Tuner, Integrated Webcam,, Microphone, Mouse, Remote Control

Display

· Included Monitor: Yes

· Display Type: LCD

· Display Size: 23 in

· Max Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Multimedia

· Video Bus:

PCI Express x16

· Video Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M

· Installed Video Memory: 1 GB

· Included Speakers: Yes

Software

· Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Warranty

· Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty

HP Officejet Pro 8500 All-In-One Printer

2010-01-20T02:46:00.000-08:00

Description:

Get professional results and save up to 50-percent on cost per color page compared to lasers. Add these energy-saving HP All-in-Ones to your network and replace multiple office machines. Plus, get vivid long-lasting documents and two-sided printing.Summary

Description:

Officejet Pro 8500 All-In-One Printer

Manufacturer:

HP (Hewlett-Packard)

User Reviews:

Not Rated

Rebates:

(None)

General

General Features:

Borderless Printing, Photo LCD Display

Automated Duplex Printing:

Yes

PictBridge Compatible:

Yes

Interface Connection:

Ethernet - RJ45 Twisted-Pair (XBaseT), Serial - RJ-11, USB

Included Network Card:

Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wireless Ethernet - IEEE802.11b, Wireless Ethernet - IEEE802.11g

Slots:

CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMedia Card (MMC), SD Card, SDHC Card, xD-Picture Card

System Type:

Mac OS, Windows

Monthly Duty Cycle:

15000

Installed Memory:

128 MB

Processor Speed:

384 MHz

Energy Star Compliant:

Yes

Warranty

Warranty Information:

1 Year Limited Warranty

Apple officially announces

2010-01-18T23:19:00.000-08:00

Apple announces Jan27 event

Apple has formally announced a special event for Wednesday, January 27, in San Francisco to reveal to the public its "latest creation."

Part of the invite for the January 27 Apple event, as sent to CNET Blog Network's Jim Dalrymple.

Whether the company will open the curtains on a tablet, slate, big iPod Touch, or a bit of all three, invited guests will find out for sure at the 10 a.m. event to be held at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater.

With the invite teasing people to "Come see our latest creation," no one knows for sure exactly what Apple has up its sleeve. But the rumor mill has been busy speculating on some type of tablet device that would let people surf the Net, watch movies, read e-books, and probably perform other tricks conjured up by the mind of Steve Jobs.

Sources have reportedly told The Wall Street Journal that the device would be a 10- or 11-inch touch-screen tablet offering wireless access and sporting a price tag of $1,000. The rumored device of the day, however, is a reported 22-inch tablet PC.

HP, Dell offer 3G in laptops, so why not Apple?

2010-01-18T23:06:00.000-08:00

HP, Dell offer 3G in laptops

I've said this before. But I'll say it again. There are consumers--including those potentially opting for laptops from Hewlett-Packard or Dell--who would like to buy a MacBook with 3G built in. Let's hope Apple sees the light with the expected upgrade to the MacBook Pro line.

Yes, there are ways to bootstrap a MacBook to get 3G. I've done tethering with my BlackBerry Storm. And then there's Verizon's tiny MiFi portable hotspot--which I use now.

But it would be nice if Apple offered one laptop in its MacBook lineup with a built-in 3G option. Like Wi-Fi and Ethernet, 3G should be part of the standard connectivity mix on a laptop.

And it wouldn't have to be an AT&T-only deal, like the iPhone. HP offers, across its consumer and business laptop lines, the Qualcomm Gobi 3G modem, which works on AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint networks. Dell, too, offers plenty of 3G options on its notebooks, including an AT&T wireless option on its new ultrathin Vostro v13 laptop.

And visit a Verizon or AT&T store and you'll see a growing collection of Netbooks (including a couple from HP), all with built-in 3G.

Those very big PC and carrier companies offer 3G because customers demand it. I don't see Apple meeting this market need. HP ad copy is accurate when it states that "mobile broadband is typically more protected than Wi-Fi hotspots...Because of its popularity, most HP laptops now offer a built-in HP mobile broadband card or it can be added as an option."

It's--let me put it gently--strange that in 2010 when everyone is using an iPhone 3GS that Apple doesn't offer the MacBook Air (which I use everyday) with a 3G option. After all, the Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro are both take-with-you-anywhere laptops that cry out for 3G.

Let me repeat: yes, technically inclined consumers can go with tethering or a mobile hotspot. But--and I don't think I'm going out on a limb here--more than a few consumers would prefer it built into the laptop.

A couple of additional thoughts. Though the credit card-size MIFi portable hotspot is definitely handy, in my experience it's not as reliable as a 3G card attached to a laptop's antenna. (Whether it's related to a hiccup in the MiFI's Wi-Fi network or the MiFi's occasional inability to pick up a 3G signal, I don't know.) I've used an HP ultraportable laptop with a built-in 3G modem and it was rock-solid reliable.

Also, it's nice to have as an option. Let's say you don't have a portable 3G modem or don't do tethering but are caught somewhere without a Wi-Fi connection. Verizon offers 3G day passes that allow you to connect quickly. Though it's pricey at $15 for 24 hours, it's there if you need it. And, in the past, before I signed up for MiFi, I needed it desperately a few times.

Oh, and one more thing. It would be unthinkable to write about Apple without mentioning the rumored Apple tablet--since it is expected to have 3G. Maybe Apple is waiting to wow consumers with 3G/4G on the tablet and then follow with laptops later. But it's been a long, long wait.

When contacted about MacBooks and 3G, Apple would not comment.

Note: Why 3G in a laptop? Not all Wi-Fi hotspots are created equal (and, to state the obvious, they simply don't exist in many areas). Here's just one recent example, though I could give many more. I recently drove from Southern California to Las Vegas to attend the Consumer Electronics Show. After I left the Los Angeles metropolitan area, Wi-Fi hotspots were few and far between. The point? If you're a businessperson and need reliable connectivity on the road, 3G delivers. And at CES I used 3G constantly. The hotel Wi-Fi was often slower than my Verizon 3G connection and getting Wi-Fi on the show floor was impossible. In short, 3G was a godsend at CES.

Maingear pick a new desktop design

2010-01-18T22:58:00.000-08:00

NEW DESKTOP DESIGN

You know how a vendor will "leak" product info ahead of time to drum up interest in a conspiratorial kind of way? We have a feeling that's what's going on with these Maingear desktop concepts that conveniently found their way to our in-box this morning. We'll bite though, because they're so weird-looking (and heck, if Dell can do it, why not Maingear?). From what we gather, Maingear is trying to narrow down a design for Q1 2009.

All we have are external shots, so we have no idea what's going on inside. The exterior of this first one is pretty straightforward though. We like the slot-loading front panel optical drives, as well as what looks like the glossy black face. And as HP did with BlackBird 002 and Voodoo will do with its new Omen, the elevated chassis leaves room for underbody airflow. We'll go ahead and call that a trend now.

This next idea embraces its elevation even more. The body of the case seems to float inside that outer band. The vertical frontside slots and inputs are interesting, although we've come to love top-side USB inputs recently. We're also intrigued by the fat beer-bottle silhouette. Maybe the bottom needs to be wider because Nvidia's next-gen 3D cards will be twice as tall? With that band in the way, we presume Maingear has come up with a way to get inside other than the traditional removable side panel. Seems like a lot of brushed aluminum.

This last idea is similar to the one above, but a little more space age. Based on the render, the support material seems to be some kind of finished metal. Again, we wonder about internal access, but it looks like there's a seam on the back edge, like you might be able to pull out the whole motherboard tray. But then how do you connect the IDE and SATA drive cables?

Call us traditionalists, but we like the first design the best. Maybe it's because the USB ports are higher up. Our hunch is that Maingear would love to hear your thoughts as well.

New USB Web Cam

2010-01-18T22:45:00.000-08:00

Description:

Overview

This item, made by our professional Webcam Factory which maintains "customer first" business purpose, is the latest Hiquality Night Demons Webcam, worthy of the top in the business.

Feature

It comes with the original A+ grade Micron sensor to ensure pictures smooth and lifelike and brings intimate and convenient life experience with your distant friends and families!

Usb web cam

2010-01-18T22:38:00.001-08:00

Description:

Overview

This item, made by our professional Webcam Factory which maintains "customer first" business purpose, is the latest Hiquality Night Demons Webcam with Static 20.0 mega pixels (software interpolated with CD driver), Dynamic 3.0 mega pixels and 5G Lens Set , worthy of the top in the business.

Feature

It comes with the original A+ grade Micron sensor to ensure pictures smooth and lifelike.
With Static 20.0 megapixels and Dynamic 3.0 megapixels by our Driver Software gift, it is comparable to a digital camera and brings intimate and convenient life experience with your distant friends and families!

Specification

UVC Webcam	No driver
Interface	USB2.0 interface
Power supply	Through the USB port of the PC
Rotation	Above-back-right-left
Focus manual	5mm-endless
CMOS chip type	Color CMOS image sensor
Dynamic pixel	3.0 mega pixel
Static pixel	20.0 mega pixel (software interpolated with CD driver)
Data format	JPEG, AVI, BMP
Video format	24-bit RGB
Video image rate	320 x 240 till 30frame/sec (CIF), 640 x 480 till 15 frame / sec (VGA)
S/N Ratio	<48db
Lens	5G Lens Set ( ST2P2GM12 )
Dimension	1.4in x 1.3in x 1.4in
Packing box Dimension	8in x 6.1in x 2.8in
Cable length	Approx. 150cm
System requirement	XPSP2/VISTA(Windows ME, NT, 2000, XP with CD driver)
Color	Grey
Net weight	35G
Shipping weight	75G

USB 2.0 1 GB Portable Flash Hard Drive

2010-01-18T22:33:00.001-08:00

Product Description

USB 2.0 1GB Portable Flash Hard Drive w/Fingerprint Tech

>>Light, Simple, Artificially-Intelligent and Easy to Use!

This USB 2.0 portable flash drive is the ultimate storage solution for people on the Go! With up to 1 GB of storage capacity you can easily copy files and take them with you. Plug into virtually any PC or MAC machine to access your data.

Protect all your files with fingerprint encryption and get rid of those annoying, hard-to-remember passwords! It even remembers your favorite websites and email account information with Mobile My Favorite and Mobile My Email technology. Finally, no need to worry about software to install, thanks to Plug and Play technology. Now you can access and protect your files, websites, and E-mail anywhere you go!

Hook this truely spectacular technological marvel up to your keychain and get going!

Features/Specifications:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

USB 2.0 1 GB Portable Flash Hard Drive

General Features:

White and grey color

1 GB capacity

Compliant with USB 2.0 specification

Extremely portable

Ideal for school projects, pictures, data files, music, etc..

Hot plug and play

Regulatory Approvals:

FCC

Package Includes:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

USB 2.0 1 GB Portable Flash Hard Drive

USB cable

USB External Video Card with DVI Port

2010-01-18T22:25:00.000-08:00

Product Description

This is the Only Hardware DVI Adapter, Unlike DisplayLink Technology that uses Compression and Exhibits Delays with Signal this unit uses an on board Graphic Chip and Memory to speed things up, MCT owns the Patent on this Item and related Technology. Display Modes: Primary/Extended/Mirror/Rotation

USB 2.0 Graphics Adapter with DVI & VGA Interface Micro Size for Portable Computer and Desktop Users, Easy XP and Vista Software Included. Up to 6 Units can be used on one computer. Combine this adapter with a DVI to HDMI converter ($8) and you now can play all of your computer contents on your HDTV Big Screen!

USB External Video Card with DVI Port Output for XP/2000 and Vista Computers.

VGA Resolution 1920 X 1200

UDA200, the amazing solution that allows you to attach additional display to PC or laptop without annoying of taking your computer apart. You can effectively double your working space through USB 2.0 port. Primary, extended, mirror and rotation modes are available for your preference for productive job.

Do not let your old VGA monitor cover with dust and lie in garage. No matter you want to attach VGA interface monitor or add a monitor that is with latest DVI technology, just simply hook up the connector and plug the UDA200 into available USB port on your PC. You have your desktop expanded!

Features

Driver supports up to 6 additional attachments

Primary, Extended, Mirror and Rotate function modes

USB 2.0 compliant

DVI-I and VGA outputs compliant

Plug-and-play compliant

Windows 2000 / XP / Vista compatible

Window 2000/ XP/ VISTA compatible

Resolution supports up to DVI 1600 x 1200 or VGA 2048 x 1280

System Requirements

Pentium 4 /Celeron family or AMD K6 /Athlon /Duron family with 1.5GHz

One-on-One display attaching structure: 256MB RAM or Higher ;

Multi-display attaching structure: 512MB RAM or Higher

DVI or VGA Compatible Display

Available USB 2.0 port

Windows OS 2000 / XP / Vista

New Intel Core i5, i7 Processors Product Matrix

2010-01-18T03:31:00.000-08:00

How fast and for how much.

Today's the big debut for Intel's Lynnfield processors. To learn all about what's so great about these new chips, check out our full coverage. All the reading, thanks to the hard work of our Managing Editor Chris Angelini, should keep you occupied for some time.

New technology in intel processor

2010-01-18T03:24:00.001-08:00

Intel Launches Three New Quad-core Processor

(PhysOrg.com) -- Intel has launched three new quad-core processors utilizing Intel's new Nehalem architecture. These processors, formerly codenamed Lynnfield, are aimed at desktop computers, as well as the new Xeon 3400 series processors which will be deployed in low-cost servers.

Servicing, Repairing & Selling all types of Desktop, Laptop

2010-01-13T01:11:00.000-08:00

BHAVYA INFOTECH :

----ALL TYPES OF LAPTOP AND DESKTOP SELLING AND REPAIRING -----
Computer Sales, Services, Repairing, Software, Networking, Internet & Software Solution, Upgrade & Maintenance Assemble and Branded Laptop & Desktop Dealing, AMC
If u have any problem with purchase or repairing computer or laptop, pc like p3, p4, PDC, C2D and laptop any company or model, o/s corrupted or not start your pc any problem. Administrator password forgot, hard disk problem (like bad sector or etc.)
----All types of printer, scanner, pen drives, Bluetooth device, web cam, speakers, home theatre, head phones, laptop & desktop keyboard, mouse, card reader, all anti virus & other license softwares etc.
We Repair & Service Following Problems in Major Laptop brands DELL,HP,TOSHIBA,COMPAQ,ACER,SONY
DC Jack Repair / Power Plug
No Boot
Blue Screen Errors
Computer Freezes
Operating System Problems
Driver Problems
Keyboard Problems
Touchpad Not Working
DVD / CD-Rom / RW
Wireless
Motherboard Damage
Power Problems
Memory
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Recovery
Speaker
Overheating
Fan
Bios Upgrades
Running Slow
Spyware

----We repair down to component level on most models of computers. On this page you will find just some of our repair specialties and how we may be able to solve your problem both accurately and economically. We Specializes in giving solution for above problems--Call for quick service at Your Door-Step

HCL ME Range Of Laptops: HCL Netbook MH04

2010-01-09T02:19:00.000-08:00

HCL Netbook MH04

Specification

Configuration
OS	Genuine Windows XP® Home Edition
Processor	Intel® Atom™ Processor N270
Details	1.60GHz, 512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB
Chipset	Intel 945GSE chipset
Memory	1 GB DDR2 SD RAM upgradable upto 2 GB
HDD	160 GB SATA HDD
WLAN	Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
BT/CAM	Integrated Bluetooth v2.0EDR & Built In High Resolution Webcam (1.3 Mega Pixel)
Card Reader	Card Reader (SD/ MMC/ Memory Stick)
Screen	10” WXGA Wide Screen LED Backlight Screen (1024x 600)
Audio	HD Audio, High Performance 2 Channel Stereo Speakers
Kbd+Touch	Ergonomic Full size Keyboard with 82 Keys & sensitive Touchpad
Dimensions	Ultra Lightweight Design- (26 cm length X 18 cm width)
Weight	Approx. 1 Kg weight without Adaptor
Battery Life	Li-ion Battery (6 cells) Approx. 4 hrs 30 min under lab conditions using Mobile Mark 2007
On Board	10/100 mbps Ethernet on Board
I/O Port	VGA Port, 3 USB 2.0 Ports, Headphone Output, Mic Input, RJ-45 Port
Softwares/Bundles	Leaptop Companion DVD, EC2 Data Recovery Software
Security	Kensington Lock Port
Warranty Support	One Year Warranty with unique 24x7x365 days helpline support from HCL

HCL ME LAPTOP FEATURES

2010-01-09T02:11:00.000-08:00

HCL ME LAPTOP

Configuration:

	OS	Genuine Windows XP ® Home Edition
	Processor	Intel® Atom™ Processor N270
	Details	1.60GHz, 512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB
	Chipset	Intel 945GSE chipset
	Memory	1 GB DDR2 SD RAM upgradable up to 2 GB
	HDD	160 GB SATA HDD
	Screen	10.1” W SVGA Wide Screen LED Backlight Screen (1024x 600)
	BT/CAM	Built In Webcam,Inbuilt Bluetooth, Wifi Enabled
	Card Reader	Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD/ MMC/ Memory Stick)
	Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 - Inbuilt in 945GSE chipset
	Audio	Inbuilt High Performance 2 Stereo Speakers, Realtek ALC269 HD Audio Controller (24-bit ADC & DAC)
	Kbd+Touch	Ergonomic Full size Keyboard with 80 Keys & sensitive Touchpad
	Dimensions	Ultra Lightweight Design- [(25.3 cm (w) X 18.8 cm (d) X 2.8cm (h)]
	Weight	Approx. 1.6 Kg weight without Adaptor
	Battery Life	Li-ion Battery (6 cells) Approx. 5 hrs 15 minutes in idle state
	On Board	10/100 mbps Ethernet OnBoard
	I/O Port	3G SIM Slot,1 DC -IN Jack, 1 VGA Port, 3 USB 2.0 Ports, Headphone Output, 1 Mic Input, Audio Out 1, 1 RJ-45 Port
	Softwares/Bundles	Leaptop Companion DVD, EC2 Data Recovery Software, ME Value Added CD, McAfee Antivirus 1Yr
	Security	Kensington Lock Port
	Warranty Support	One Year Warranty with unique 24x7x365 days helpline support from HCL
	Extra	Energy Star 5.0 Compliant

HCL laptop X22-X2201

2010-01-09T01:53:00.000-08:00

HCL laptop X22-X2201

HCL laptop X22-X2201 Leaptop PC comes with Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic OS preinstalled and is shipped with many essential software on a CDROM which includes: Microsoft Works 8.5, Leaptop Companion, Nero Burner V.6 for Windows XP / Nero Burner V.7 for Vista, Power Director, Media Show Player, and full set of device drivers.

For enhanced security, HCL laptop X22-X2201 Leaptop also offers Antivirus software with 12 Month validity and free update in addition to Kensington Lock, option for System or User level system access and option for disabling USB Port.

HCL Laptop X22-X2201 Leaptop PC Features

Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology, Intel Core 2 Duo T2350 Processor, 1.86 GHz
2-MB L2 Cache, 533 MHz Front Side Bus
Intel 945GM Chipset Mainboard
1024-MB DDR2 SDRAM, 533 Mhz, Upgradeable upto 2 GB (2 slots)
160-GB Serial-ATA Hard drive, 5400rpm, 2.5-inch
DVD Super Multi Optical Drive
14.1-inch WXGA Wide Screen TFT with View Perfect Technology, 1280 X 768 pixels resolution
Built-in Intel GMA950 graphics chipset, DVMT 3.0 support
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Network 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi connection
Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection
Built-in 56kbps v.92 fax/modem
Build-in Stereo 2 stereo speaker system 1.5 Watts each
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
4-in-1 Media Card Reader, Multimedia Card (MMC), Memory stick (MS), Secure Digital Card, MS-PRO
PCMCIA Card Slot
Built-in Bluetooth v2.0 connection
Integrated VGA Resolution Webcam, 640×480 pixels resolution
Integrated Microphone
Dimensions: 336 mm (W) x 255 mm (D) x 26.5mm ~ 34 mm (H)
Li-ion, 6 Cells, 11.1Volts, 4800mAh battery pack, 3 hrs backup
Weight: 3.0 kgs (without power adapter)

Acer Laptop models: Acer Ferrari

2010-01-09T01:09:00.000-08:00

Acer Ferrari

The Acer Ferrari is a combination of an atest mobile 64-bit technology, sleek design and innovative work, an instrument for "no compromise.” Acer Ferrari range Laptop is an ideal for professionals, who want to deliver ideas and images with eye-catching ability. It has a wide high-resolution 15.4 inch screen with a great performance, multipurpose flash card slot, trayless double-layer optical drive and 1GB of RAM. Ferrari has the best features like, the vision clarity, power to pull ahead, lightning speed communication, totally mobile expansion, and wide coverage.

Acer is producing a powerful laptop with unique in-built technological features and as well giving it a stylish outer look. Based around the AMD 2GHz, Turion 64 ML-37 processor and supported by 1024MB DDR SDRAM, about performance. Acer Laptop of this module has a curved keyboard, with a five-degree curve for decoration, as it is believed that more natural placing of the keys helps reduce RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) due to rigorous typing. Acer Ferrari has an elegant look and very soon it will come up with the 1.6GHz processor of the AMD brand processor.

Acer Ferrari Specifications:

1. Processor Brand : AMD
2. Processor Speed : 1.6GHz
3. Memory Type : DDR
4. Memory Size : 512MB (256MB x 2)
5. Memory Speed : DDR333 (PC2700)
6. Width : 14.3"
7. Height : 1.4"
8. Depth : 10.5"
9. Weight : 6.3 lbs

Latest technology: ASUS laptop with neat built-in projector

2010-01-09T00:59:00.000-08:00

This new ASUS laptop hidden away quietly at a corner over at the Computex may not look to be equipped with very advanced technology on the outside, but when you look closely it’s actually projecting images onto the screen opposite to it. Projectors are getting smaller and smaller, which makes them very convenient to be handled wherever you need your presentation to take place, but never have they been incorporated into products such as laptops, this new laptop from ASUS is certainly a first. At this moment, there is limited information regarding its other internal hardware but I’m sure this will come in the near future.

Like many sites have already commented, the idea of this integration is great, it will definitely open up a new market for future laptops, maybe in the future, single piece projectors will become a thing from the past. Meanwhile though, much work still needs to be done as the quality of these projectors are not brilliant. As you can see, though it cleverly rotates and hides away as the lid of the laptop closes away, the projector itself does take up a massive chunk of space above the screen when you open up its lid, which cosmetically for some people is a no no!

Latest Slim Netbook EPC N95 12.1" 1.66GHz Intel Atom CPU WiFi

2010-01-08T23:32:00.000-08:00

Product Description:

China latest netbook with Intel Atom Processor! This Mini UMPC 12.1" Laptop offers even more options to users for unique user experiences. Super Intel Atom N280 processor 1.66G Hz and 1GB DDR2 RAM, up to 3 hours of battery life, high speed 802.11b/g connectivity and exclusive 160GB Storage makes it the ideal traveling companion for outdoor activities. The large 12.1" display provides comfortable viewing, and a keyboard that´s 92% sized of generic notebooks make for easier typing and relaxing usage.

Additional Information:

Main Features

Super Slim Design 12.1" UMPC Laptop/Netbook
1GB Memory and 160GB Hard Drive
1.66G Intel Atom N280
WiFi 802.11b/g
Built-in 1.3 Mega Pixels Camera

Specifications

CPU

Intel Atom N280 Processor
Dure-Core 1660MHz

Operation System

Support Windows XP etc.

Memory

Storage Device

SATA 160G

LCD

12.1" TFT Wide-screen
1024*768 pixels

New Motherboard Group

INTEL 945GSE + INCH7M

Graphics Display

INTEL GM950

LAN

10/100M Ethernet Access

WIFI

802.11b/g

Keyboard

Enlish 82 Keys,support External Keyboard

Mouse & Touch Pad

Build-in Touch Panel
Support USB Port Mouse

USB Port

2 USB 2.0 Ports

Build-in Camera

Build-in 1.3 Mega Pixels Camera

Sound Effect

Build-in Stereo Speaker
MIC In

Battery

Bult in Li-ion Battery

Last Time

2-3 Hours

Size

302*215*25mm

Weight

1.2kg

Package Contents

1* 12.1" UMPC Laptop
1* User Manual
1* Power Adapter
1* CD

Warranty 12 Months

Dell Inspiron 1520 – The best gaming laptop in India

2010-01-08T04:10:00.000-08:00

Dell Inspiron 1520:

For almost three months I was on a hunt to find a good gaming laptop in India. After searching on the internet and visiting the showrooms for most brands, I knew there was only 1 model which had no competition… The Dell Inspiron 1520 !!!

So, what made me choose this laptop over the hundred other models available ? Well it has the Nvidia 8600 M GT graphics card and a 15″ screen which no other model has. For quite some time there has been a hype about the Asus G1S gaming laptop which is priced above 1 lakh but the specs are still lower than the Dell Inspiron 1520 which cost me about Rs. 60k

The laptop can only be ordered on the Dell website and there is a waiting period of about 2 weeks to receive it. Since Dell allows you to customisethe laptop according to your needs, it is custom made in Malaysia and shipped to India.

I plan to use the laptop for video chatting, the 2.0 megapixel camera and the dual microphone does a very good job. There is a slot for a SIM card below the battery which can allow you to make calls but I haven’t tried it out yet. It also has an S-video output port that I have been using to play games and movies on the TV. Two speakers belowthe laptop provide Dolby Sound which I must say is pretty loud.

The laptop comes with a remote in the ExpressCard slot and features a full set of media buttons on the front side. The battery lasts about three hours while gaming which is really good.

As I said earlier, I bought the laptop for gaming when I leave for my studies. I have tested all the latest games like Crysis, Timeshift, Dirt, Fear, C.O.D 4, Bioshock, etc and all of them run smoothly with the highest graphic settings.

Specifications

Processor – Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.0GHz, 2MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB)
Screen – 15.4″ Widescreen WXGA (1280×800) Display with TrueLife (TM)
Memory – 2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
Hard disk – 160GB SATA Hard Drive
Graphics – NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8600M GT with 256MB GDDR2 dedicated graphic memory
Operating System – Windows Vista Home Premium
Optical Drive – -Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capability

I opened two email support tickets with Dell, and the tech support agents called me back and helped resolve the issues promptly. I have 4 laptops (2 Acer, 1 HCL) with the Dell being my fourth and I’m sure that my next will be a Dell too…
Read reviews – Asus G1S Dell Inspiron 1520

Buy a Dell Laptop - Find the Best Prices on Dell Notebooks

2010-01-08T01:06:00.000-08:00

Dell Studio XPS 16:-

Description:-Blending power with elegance, the Studio XPS 16 is designed to deliver the ultimate multimedia laptop experience. The Studio XPS 16 features premium design with genuine leather accents, anodized aluminum, edge-to-edge display and backlit keyboard, 16" ultrawide 16:9 aspect ratio with 1080p HD support & optional RGB-LED for brighter and more vivid colors, the latest Centrino 2 platform for blazing fast performance, amazing battery life and go anywhere wireless connectivity and premium ATI 512MB graphics delivers incredibly lifelike videos, movies and gaming.

Quick Specs:-Intel (2.26 GHz), 2.26 GHz, 4 GB, 16.0, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition

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