Archive for June, 2009
Acer laptop 15.6 inches new Sapphire from the sale of only 479 U.S. dollars
According to reports, Acer today launched the new Aspire Gemstone Blue Sapphire Series notebooks, which are 15.6 inches and 17.3 inches model, using 16:9 ratio LED backlit screen, with 802.11n wireless card, and Dolby surround sound technology. Acer Aspire Gemstone Blue series of notebooks main entertainment of the launch to ensure rational allocation models at the same time able to lower prices. Aspire AS5536 models introduced Lok mining 15.6 inches display, priced at 479.99 U.S.
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Acer laptop 15.6 inches new Sapphire from the sale of only 479 U.S. dollars
LG today announces its new ‘ Life’s Good this summer ’ campaign on their image sharing website, Loop . With summer now in full swing – we’ve just jinxed it haven’t we.. it’s going to be torrential rain for the next week now! – LOOP will be running a series of competitions which kick-starts this month with the chance to win a pair VIP tickets to the Relentless Boardmasters festival this August
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‘Life’s Good this summer’ win VIP tickets to Relentless Boardmaster with Loop!
Samsung are launching a special edition version of the NC10 with a feature on the lid that has also been signed by the designer, so far it has only been seen in France. However, that does not mean that it is not going turn up in other countries and hopefully that will be sooner, rather than later. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Intel Atom processor 10.2″ widescreen display is optimised to deliver a seamless visual experience Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Home Normal-size, notebook PC style keyboard, for easy typing Integrated 1.3 mega pixel digital motion camera Technical Details Main Specifications Product Description: Samsung NC10 Atom N270 1.6 GHz – 10.2″ TFT Dimensions (WxDxH): 26.1 cm x 18.6 cm x 3 cm Weight: 1.3 kg Localisation: United Kingdom System Type: Notebook Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial Processor: Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz Cache Memory: 512 KB – L2 Cache RAM: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM – 667 MHz ( 1 x 1 GB ) Card Reader: 3 in 1 Hard Drive: 160 GB – Serial ATA-150 Display: 10.2″ TFT 1024 x 640 ( WSVGA ) Graphics Controller: Intel GMA 950 – 128 MB Memory Allocation Technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 Audio Output: Sound card Networking: Network adapter – Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Notebook Camera: Integrated – 1.3 Megapixel Input Device: Keyboard, touchpad Battery: Lithium Ion Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty Extended Specifications General Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial Colour: Black Depth: 18.6 cm Height: 3 cm Localisation: United Kingdom System Type: Notebook Weight: 1.3 kg Width: 26.1 cm Audio Audio Input: Microphone Audio Output: Sound card Compliant Standards: High Definition Audio Battery Installed Qty: 1 Technology: 6-cell Lithium Ion Cache Memory Installed Size: 512 KB Type: L2 Cache Card Reader Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Memory Card Display Display Type: 10.2″ TFT Features: SuperBright, LED-backlit Max Resolution: 1024 x 640 ( WSVGA ) Expansion / Connectivity Expansion Slots Total (Free): Memory Interfaces: 1 x headphones – output – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x microphone – input – mini-phone 3.5mm ¦ 1 x network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45 ¦ 3 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 PIN USB Type A Input Device(s) Type: Keyboard, touchpad Manufacturer Warranty Service & Support Details: Limited warranty – 1 year Service & Support: 1 year warranty Networking Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Networking: Network adapter Operating System / Software OS Provided: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Software: McAfee VirusScan, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Samsung Update Plus, Magic Doctor, Samsung Easy Battery Manager, Samsung Easy Display Manager, Samsung Easy Speed Up Manager, Samsung Recovery Solution III Processor Chipset Type: Mobile Intel 945GSE Express Data Bus Speed: 533 MHz Processor: Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz RAM Installed Size: 1 GB Technology: DDR2 SDRAM – 667 MHz Storage Hard Drive: 160 GB – Serial ATA-150 Storage Controller (2nd) Type: Serial ATA Video Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 Video Memory: 128 MB Miscellaneous Features: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), system password Included Accessories: Carrying case Source [Liliputing] Post from: Laptop Pimp Blog – Laptop Reviews for Laptop Whores Samsung gets designer edition 10.1″ Laptops , Business Laptops , design , Good Laptops , Interesting Laptops , Laptop by Brand , Laptop By Size , Laptop Design , Laptop Fun , Laptop News , Latest News , mini notebook , nc10 , netbooks , samsung , Samsung Laptops , signed Related posts Prices of the Samsung NC10 drop Xbrand XB-1001 laptop stand US release of Samsung NC20 delayed Toshiba launch 3G Mini B Thursday Laptop News Roundup The ThermaPak seventeen inch cooling pad The Samsung N310 on sale in Korea The Samsung N310 at the Computex 2009
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Samsung gets designer edition
A new version of RealNetworks’ media player is launching today with features for sharing video files and transferring them to iPhones, BlackBerries and other mobile devices. Called RealPlayerSP, the software builds on the handy video downloading feature that debuted in the previous version, RealPlayer 11, in 2007. When you’re running the player and browse to a Web video clip, a little window appears and offers to download the video
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RealNetworks going mobile with new RealPlayerSP
Lenovo has officially announced the availability of its ThinkPad T400s slim notebook series. Measuring only 0.83-inches thick, this slim business laptop offers a 14.1-inch WXGA LED LCD, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SP9400 processor, an Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics card, a 2GB RAM, a 120GB Low Halogen HDD, a 2MP webcam, a multi-touch pad, an optional DVD burner or Blu-ray player, an ExpressCard slot, Windows Vista Business OS and a 6-cell battery. If you’re interested, the ThinkPad T400s is now available for purchase at LogicBUY for as low as $1,359.15 shipped (original price $1870)
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Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Slim Laptop Now Official
Interesting: back on May 27, my Tip of the Week was entitled “Assume Your Employees Ignore You.” I described how employees really pay little attention to company policy, or even actively break it. Then, two weeks (to the day) later, Ponemon Institute released another superb study , sponsored by IronKey, this time entitled “Trends in Insider Compliance with Data Security Policies” with the following subtitle: “Employees Evade and Ignore Security Policies” If you are tempted to accuse me of collusion or conspiracy here, as if I was actually in on the Ponemon study, hold back! I had no involvement and knew nothing of the impending release
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Tip of the Week: Use Technology to Beat Your Employees
Gateway has been making personal computers and laptops for a few decades now and they have developed a few tips and tricks you can use to get more performance out of your laptop battery and built those features right into your laptop. On top of the help Gateway has given you there are things you can do to extend the time that your laptop battery will be able to keep your laptop operating and give you more computing time.
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Gateway Notebook Battery Tips
Back in April we wrote an exclusive story about Crocodile skinned CS-Series Vaio laptops that were a SonyStyle Japan exclusive. The top of the laptops have a silicon/plastic texture that is molded to look and somewhat feel like real crocodile skin. It was a very unique design and gathered a lot of attention for this unique variation on a laptop, and was the first time in the world any consumer electronics manufacturer had offered anything like this.
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Is Sony Bringing Crocodile Skin Laptops To The USA?
The “For Dummies” series is brilliant, there are plenty of subjects to choose from, but on this occasion, the subject is Laptops and so within it there is plenty of information for the new user who is completely familiar with everything that these machines can do. Below is just a few points on the type of content contained within: Navigate all your laptop-s components Use keyboard shortcuts and a mouse Organize and manage files and accounts Print files and add your laptop to a network Properly equip your laptop carrying case with tools and resources Manage the power supply Add software tools to synchronize and update files between a laptop, a PDA, and a desktop or office server Priced at $13.46 Source [Amazon] Post from: Laptop Pimp Blog – Laptop Reviews for Laptop Whores Laptop for Dummies, 3rd Edition book , dummies , Laptop DIY , Laptop Fun , Laptop News , Laptop Review , laptop specs , laptops , Latest News , New Laptops , news , series Related posts X Ray Friendly Laptop Bags might help the security check point to move FASTER! Wooden ASUS Laptops! What are the best travel laptops? Wednesday Laptop News Roundup Wazabee introduce 3Deefactor Tuesday Laptop News Roundup TSA Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bags Start Yesterday! Toshiba Qosmio G55, X305 and F55 Game Laptops Introduced!
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Laptop for Dummies, 3rd Edition
Sometimes it nice to pick up a glossy magazine especially if it is full of information and offers related to laptops and computers, but buying these magazines can work out quite expensive if they are bought separately. However, subscribing for the year can work out pretty good, with each copy costing around $1. Features: Laptop provides the insight into what to buy and how to use it Notebook computers, cell phones, PDAs, portable printers, MP3 players, and portable projectors, are just some of the hardware reviewed in every issue Whether for an occasional business trip or for those, whose life is spent travelling, Laptop is an invaluable tool to help you work and communicate efficiently and effectively while on the road
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As far as laptops go they do not come any better than this one, it is made from wood and so looks great. But in addition to looks and feel, this laptop desk comes with carefully positioned wrist pads so that the user has the best possible writing position so that the risk of getting problems related to using the computer are limited. Features: The desk features a soft, laminated wood surface that reduces surface dents and scratches In addition, its catch-bar between pads is perfect for ensure your pencils and other materials do not slide/fall off the desk while in use
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Laptop desk made out of wood
Being reversible, the sleeve by Kroo is practical for staying clean, as well as sensible because it will protect the laptop from bumps and scrapes. These tend to happen when you least expect and are very annoying because they stay with you for as long as you have the computer. Technical Details Notebook Sleeve Neoprene Construction Slide-In Closure Protective Qualities: Weather Resistant Contrast Stitching Accommodates Up to 10″ Notebook Screens 9 x 5 x 0.5” Priced at $11.99 Source [Amazon] Post from: Laptop Pimp Blog – Laptop Reviews for Laptop Whores Kroo laptop reversible sleeve kroo , Laptop Accessories , Laptop Bags , Laptop Briefcase , laptop cases , laptop sleeves , protect , reversible , Screen Protection , sleeve Related posts Zipper sleeve for ten inch laptop Laptop sleeve made from memory foam Tough sleeve for the Acer Aspire One 8.9” The cargo laptop sleeve by Built NY The Belkin Hideaway Premium leather sleeve for Mac’s Netbook sleeve and accessory kit Mini laptop sleeve and charger pack
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Kroo laptop reversible sleeve
The company appears the make everything, is now entering the valuable tablet PC market with the Daewoo C920, it only weighs just over a kilo and has been made to be easily transportable, while at the same time giving the user what they expect from a this type of computer. Features: Measuring 241.4mm x 209.3mm x 27.7mm Weighing at only 1.21kg The tablet is powered by an Intel Atom N270 CPU with an Intel 945 Express A 1 GB of RAM 60 GB of HDD (1.8-inch @ 4200rpm) A 8.9-inch touch screen display with a 1024 × 600 resolution 1.3 MP Webcam for video conference. No mention of prices Source [Tech Fresh] Post from: Laptop Pimp Blog – Laptop Reviews for Laptop Whores Daewoo launch the C920 Tablet 8.9″ Laptops , Business Laptops , daewoo , Good Laptops , Interesting Laptops , Laptop by Brand , Laptop By Size , Laptop Design , Laptop News , Latest News , pc , Tablet , touch screen , touchscreen laptops Related posts What is so good about the Eee PC 1000HV Wacom Intuos3 A5 Tablet The Fujitsu life book Samsung releasing a UMPC Review of Trimble Yuma Review of the PeeWee PC Review of the Kohjinsha MT series Review of the Eee PC S101H
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Daewoo launch the C920 Tablet
Viewers experiences of Internet connected TV’s (widget TV’s) will be limited due to the UK’s slow broadband speeds, according to Jim Wallace, the man in charge of Home Segment Marketing at ARM. Mr Wallace was particularly concerned about the recent Digital Britain report which laid down objectives for every home in the UK to have a minimum broadband connection speed of 2Mbps – which in his eyes was simply not fast enough. Mr Wallace spoke out after LG hired ARM to power their internet connected televisions
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Internet TV’s Will Be Limited Due To Slow Broadband
According to foreign media reports, will be announced at the recent Dell Vostro series of new notebook models for specific Vostro1220. According to introduction, and existing Vostro series of notebooks, the new models of design changes, the edge of a smooth processing. Dell Inspiron 8000 Series Battery still use 12.1 inches notebook screen, with T6750 Core processor, 4GB memory configuration, with a 320GB hard drive with SD and ExpressCard interface
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12.1 inches Dell Vostro 1220 Notebook new
It may come as a surprise that there are not many consumers who know what the difference is between a notebook and netbook computer. In fact, there may even be some industry experts who are equally confused about the terms. Some people think that is has something to do with size, well in theory it could be that, but there are certain things that full sized laptops can do that their smaller brothers cannot, like watching and burning DVD’s
BT has teamed up with Cashbox, a leading supplier of ATM cash machines in the UK, to offer BT Wi-Fi Broadband hotspots at Cashbox’s 2,500 UK cash machines. The 5 year deal will help boost Wi-Fi broadband connections across the country, with homes and businesses near the cash machines set to benefit once BT has integrated the Wi-Fi technology into the machines. To start with, there will only be 10 ATM’s that are upgraded by BT, however, when the upgrade is finished there will be 2,500 ATM’s installed with the new Wi-Fi broadband capabilities.
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BT & Cashbox In Wi-Fi Broadband Cash Machine Deal
As Hewlett-Packard in the high-end home entertainment representative of the models, PAVILION DV6200 SERIES BAttery fashion a new mold, the configuration of the mainstream, especially in the more powerful multi-media configuration. In shape, the HP Pavilion dv4-1213TX Notebook piano black paint coating technology, non-border integration of design, interior uses white silver tray and keyboard, highlight the metal texture, bright 14.1-inch screen for widescreen LCD showed that 6-cell lithium-battery configuration, the total weight of 2.17KG. In the configuration, the HP Pavilion dv4-1213TX Notebook Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 processor, motherboard chipset for Intel PM45, standard 2GB memory, 320GB hard drive; NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS graphics card, high-quality Altec Lansing speakers, built-in camera, TV card, DVD burner, Windows Vista Home Basic pre-installed operating system
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HP dv4 Centrino 2 notebook
What do you do if you are setting up for a concert in the new huge Dallas Cowboys stadium? Well, if you are the Jonas Brothers or one of their crew, then you have to test the huge 72’ X 160’ high def video screens with an Xbox 360 with none other than Gears of War or Halo. There’s some of the action caught on film… Full story at http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/20/giant-cowboys-stadium-led-wall-caught-playing-xbox-360-during-do/ .
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Living in Texas has it perks for the Jonas Brothers
MSI has announced a notebook Bravo EX627. It is equipped with 16-inch display and, according to the manufacturer, is perfect for watching video. Via the use of high quality graphics adapter ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 and the drive Blu-Ray (is optional), Dolby surround sound technology and special features Cinema Pro, watching movies on the MSI Bravo EX627 is becoming really comfortable
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16-inch laptop MSI Bravo EX627 for video viewing