Apple Plans Big Apparently, Brick May Be In Store
By Vlad | October 5, 2008
Rumormongers have a reason to be excited now, for Apple apparently is working on something really big. Apple will take the world by surprise with a new iteration of the MacBook called the “Brick”. However, there is more, as the new surprise is not about the laptop but a brand new process which sculpts casings for products out of aircraft-grade aluminum and uses a system.
This also carves the pieces out of a single block of metal using “3D lasers” and water-jet cutting. This allows for seamless components which require no bending or folding, won’t use screws to join together, are ultra-light.
Foldable Notebook May Trounce EEE PC
By Vlad | October 1, 2008
Here is a concept that would appeal to any gizmo freak. If you thought the Asus EEE PC was the biggest and hottest thing right now, you may be in for a shock. Yves Behar has designed a concept for a ‘brick’ design. What is being touted as the hybrid iPhone-meets-Macbook-Air gets rid of keyboards and uses an adaptive multitouch screen depending on how it is laid out.
Though tactile feedback is not available, corrective software will make errors less frequent. When opened it will work as a laptop and other modes include eBook, Desktop, and tablet mode.
Dell To Launch Inspiron Mini 9
By Vlad | September 7, 2008
Dell is going to launch a new laptop called the Inspiron Mini 9 with excellent features. You could lay your hands on the Inspiron Mini 9 for a mere price of $99 with the purchase of a Studio 15, XPS M1530 or XPS M1330 laptop but the offer might be over now. This was a cool deal considering that Dell’s Studio 15 laptops starts at $649 featuring an Intel’s Pentium Dual Core, Windows Vista, 160GB hard drive, 1GB memory as well as colors of versatility.
Hafsteinn Juliusson Designs NapBook, A Laptop Bag That Doubles Up As A Pillow
By Vlad | September 7, 2008
Most of the times, the laptops are convenient to use and help us be mobile and efficient. With this mobility has arrived a new kind of problem, which is the irregularity of timings. Now that we are mobile, we could travel anywhere and also stay back at the office and do some work. This definitely affects our circadian rhythms and makes us sleep deficient, groggy and red eyed. You might just sleep on the laptop you have been working with. Hafsteinn Juliusson has designed a cool new laptop bag ‘NapBook’ that doubles up as a pillowcase.
Case Cruzer Launches Cases For Defense Laptops
By Vlad | September 3, 2008
Laptops are used by a number of governmental organizations, which definitely need better security when being used in hazardous environments. In such a case, CaseCruzer can make all the difference with its 6-Pack Dell Latitude laptop case which comes with superior mobility that comes with lock ‘n’ roll with any federal agency such as FEMA, the Department of Defense and U.S. Secret Service. The Dell Latitude Pelican case plays a major role in overseas defense strategies.
Samsung X360: Heads-Up To Axe MacBook Air
By Veronica | August 31, 2008
Is there anything lighter than Air? Ask Samsung and for sure you will end up hearing a loud ‘YES,’ as the smart guys there have lately unveiled their latest creation of Samsung X360 laptop. Those having developed an addiction for the MacBook Air and share mixed feelings of just not in a position to withstand OS X can now welcome an ultra-light laptop from Samsung.
Measuring .66-inch-thin, the X360 laptop is exhibited at IFA fair in Berlin and claims to be 1.27 kg lighter than Apple’s Air version. Put it across Apple’s MacBook Air and its USPs become quite visible. The 13.3-inch laptop weighs mere 2.8 pounds and shines against the stint appeal of MacBook Air. It features three USB ports (against Air’s 1), a 7-in-1 card reader (against Air’s none), HDMI and Ethernet ports (not a mention on the Air), VGA input, and not to forget Wi-Fi and a high-quality 1.3-megapixel camera sound.
Targeted at business-group, the X360 sports a fingerprint reader and is developed using aluminium and magnesium alloy, the incredible source for Samsung flaunting the promotional jingle “lighter than air.” You may look forward to October for its release at an anticipated price of $2,000-plus, only if you reckon rumours.
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Lenovo Launches Portable Workstations
By Vlad | August 27, 2008
Though laptops are always convenient, a workstation can’t be replaced with a laptop for the sheer quality of hardware it is equipped with. However, things might soon change, as portable workstations seem to be the new buzzword. Lenovo announced the flagship model W700 and the W500 recently. Lenovo targets the Oil/ Natural Gas, CAD/CAM/EDA, DCC/Photography and Science /Public sector industries to promote these portable workstations.
These workstations can be used like notebooks and offer researchers and scientists the convenience and efficiency of a desktop or a workstation. Based on your application needs the W700 can be configured from the company datasheet. The W700 also comes with a digitizer pen pad that also forms a part of the palm rest. W500 is amazingly powerful and yet cost effective. It retains the Lenovo exclusive innovations albeit the digitizer. Lenovo might just change the way we compute with these amazing portable workstations. For further details regarding ThinkPad W- series click here.
Via: TechPowerUp
Asus Laptops That Are Fragrant
By Vlad | August 27, 2008
We had recently covered the sweet smelling mp3 players and now, we bring to you fragrant laptops. The Asus F6 scented notebook is both stylish and compact. It features pretty motifs and of course fragrances. The exquisite collection comes with 4 different designs and scents. Floral Blossom with a stylish floral motif and breathtaking floral scent makes you relaxed while you work on stressful projects. Musky Black features a stunning black surface with a colorful motif inspired by graffiti art and sports. The musky scent provides an aura of strength and power.
Morning Dew features pastel shades the motif signifies the sweetness of nature. Finally, the Aqua Ocean model displays a blue sky and blue waters on its cover. The aquatic scent makes you feel the lightness of the blue skies and the beauty of the underwater. The laptops run on Intel Core2 Duo Processor T9400/P8600/P8400 and come with Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset. Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN Network Connection makes sure you are connected to net without a hitch. It also has a DDRII RAM with a capacity of up to 4 GB. For more information on these sweet smelling laptops, click here.
Via: GadgetMiss
Latest gadgets (HP Compaq nc6000)
By Dynamic | August 5, 2008
With new configuration and technology the Compaq hits the market. The consumer always searching for the new up to date gadgets that are essential to their needs. If you think that mobiles have taken such popularity than any body would answer you in the affirmative that mobiles are really portable, easy to use and trendy so it has become the first choice of the youth. Likewise the laptop is the latest gadgets that are coming up in the market which are handy and latest techno. The Compaq is one of the leading manufacturers of the latest gadgets in the world. The Hp Compaq having the nc6000 model has the following configuration. The IBM T 40/41 notepad with 15 % discount. Its price is US $2099 processor of nc6000 is Pentium Banias 1.6Ghz.Its display screen is 14.6 inches. The hard disk inside it, is given by the Hitachi Travel Star. It is having the 6 cell lion battery. It is so handy having the weight only 4.96 pound having the window XP processor. It is having 3 years of guarantee. The magnesium alloy display makes it cool and gives the notebook a solid look.
Lenovo IdeaPad S10, if friends, a new ultraportable
By manoj | August 4, 2008
This notebook will come with a screen of 8.9 and 10.1 inches, 160GB hard drive and a price around $ 400 and $ 600. There is talk of September as the month of launch. What Lenovo is also in the target market for ultraportátiles is the symptom that confirms the great success of these laptops? I do not know, nor I see a lot of people that are buying, but you know, Spain is different and the more the merrier, lower prices for better features.
