MacBook Touch

Some people were born just for the sake of it. But others are born to create wonders of the world. This “thing” I’m gonna show you is so cool that they could easily named it OMFG.
Designed by Tommaso Gecchelin, MacBook (future – let’s all pray to God – to be released) Touch will be the reason for Apple to build a small but flexible fine piece of machinery. Flexible OLED technology may be the key because it can provide the rich color and resolution density needed for a smaller screen without being a power hog and resists damage by its malleable nature. The thinnest screens now are barely 8mm thick and can fold like a piece of paper.
The core of this concept is a technology he calls iSpine. Like the spine of a book, the tech avoid excessive compression on the screen, yet allows the laptop to sit in multiple viewing positions. Go from a normal laptop with screen and touchscreen board – to a large widescreen canvas for drawing, presentation or movie watching. To keep everything minimal, ports like power, the mini display, and additional USB are externalized on a “Magic Dock” to keep most of the laptop slim and clean of an array of holes and plugs.







Bottom line: I Love It!!! And I don’t have it

MSI X-Slim X400 UltraThin Notebooks With Intel’s CULV Processor

MSI has announced its new ultra-portable notebook – X-Slim X400, which comes in urban shape and a special glossy finish. The notebook is equipped with 14-inch TFT-LCD display, Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) processor, and Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics. The new X400 has an optional Blu-Ray drive that lets users view Blu-Ray discs with capacity of up to 50 GB and has also a built-in digital media HDMI port to allow transferring of video on resolution of 1080p. In addition, it also comes with ECO Engine Technology, which can automatically selects the brightness of the screen, performance, sleep mode, system settings and performance of the processor in the processing of texts, games, movies, presentations, and a Turbo Battery. Furthermore, the MSI X400 notebook comes with the latest 8 cell lithium-polymer battery that support up to 9-hours battery life to ensures long-endurance.



Features of MSI X-Slim X400

* 14-inch TFT-LCD display with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution by HD 16:9 ratio
* Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) processor
* Intel GS45 + ICH9M-SFF chipset
* Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics
* Up to 500GB hard drive
* Up to 4GB of RAM memory
* 1.3 megapixel webcam
* Media card reader
* Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n wireless, 10/100/1000 LAN
* HDMI port and two USB ports
* Microphone input, headphone output
* Battery 4-cell run time up to 4 hours and 8-cell battery provide up to 9 hours battery life
* External DVD Super-Multi / Blu-Ray (optional)
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium



The new MSI X-Slim X400 is available in three color: Black, White, and Silver. The notebook measures 349 x 234 x24.5 mm and weighs only 3.3 pounds (1.5kg). MSI X-Slim X400 will be available through leading retailer but the price has yet to be announced.

New Sony VAIO W Series Mini Notebook Ideal For Casual Computing And Social Networking

The Japanese consumer electronics giant, Sony has unveiled its new family of mini notebooks – Sony VAIO W Series, which features 10.1-inch (1366 x 768 HD resolution) ultra-wide, mercury-free LED backlit display, Intel Atom processor, 160GB HDD, integrated webcam and microphone, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, dual USB ports and an isolated keyboard with springy, responsive keys aimed for comfortable and easy to use, based on Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition OS.



The Sony VAIO W Series that comes with VAIO Media plus Multimedia Streaming software is ENERGY STAR 5.0 compliant and EPEAT Gold registered.

“The W Series lets you quickly look something up online whether searching for a recipe in the kitchen or relaxing on your recliner – there’s no need to trudge upstairs to your office,” said Mike Abary, senior vice president of the VAIO business group, Sony. “And it’s sturdy enough for the kids to use, making it perfect for every member of the family.”

The new ultra-portable Sony VAIO W Series netbook that comes in 3 vibrant colors including berry pink, sugar white and cocoa brown will be available for around $500.

A Look at the Samsung NC20

The 12.1 inch ultraportable marketplace is quite crowed nowadays and is destined to become more so with more entrants like the Vostro 1220. But Samsung has always had a strong position with their NC10. Samsung announced the successor to the NC10, the aptly named NC20, a few months ago and this small laptop is now on sale in the UK and the US.

From a technical point of view the NC20 is interesting it doesn’t use the Intel Atom CPU which the majority of netbooks and ultraportable use. Instead it uses the VIA Nano Processor. What does that mean to the average consumer? Two things really, 1) it is a 64 bit CPU unlike the Atom, this means that you can run the 64 bit version of Windows 7 on this machine (although you might want to upgrade the memory), 2) The VIA Nano CPU integrates tightly with the VIA Chrome9™ graphic chip to provide fast DirectX 9.0 3D graphics with hardware video acceleration.


So how does the NC20 fair? The overall build of the NC20 is good and the 1,280 x 800 glossy screen is excellent especially when you consider the cost of this machine. Although some people prefer matte finished screens, the NC20’s brightness and contrast are both impressive.

The NC20 has a large trackpad (larger than its predecessor the NC10) and it supports vertical scrolling and zoom. The keyboard could be an issue for some. As with all ultraportables and netbooks the keyboard has been squeezed into a small space and if you are looking for easy, full speed touch typing you won’t find it here. However considering the size, the keyboard is nice but some of the layout designs the Samsung engineers have made are a bit strange. For example we are all used to the Windows key being on the left next to the space bar but on the NC20 it is on the right of the space bar.


While we are on the keyboard, Samsung uses Silver Nano Technology to coat the keyboard with incredibly small silver ion powder, which makes it impossible for bacteria to live and breed, creating a more hygienic personal computing environment.

The battery life of the NC20 is impressive and you should get six hours of usage from the supplied 5200-mAh six cell battery.

Other things worth noting are that the NC20 comes with a 1.3 megapixel webcam, XP SP3, 1GB of memory and a choice of 80, 120 or 160GB hard drives.

In conclusion the Samsung NC20 is a good machine and with the six hour battery life it would be a good machine for those who spend a long time away from a wall socket! The keyboard layout issues aside, the NC20 will make a good companion computer but as with all netbooks and ultraportable it isn’t designed to replace your desktop.

The NC20 retails from £372.57 (inc. VAT).

Dell Vostro 1220 12.1-inch Ultraportable Now Available

Dell has released a new business-minded ultraportable laptop the Vostro 1220. With a compact 12.1 inch screen and weighing 1.52kg the Vostro 1220 makes an easy travel companion. The 12.1in Widescreen WXGA (1280 x 800) display means the Vostro isn’t a netbook but the small size and weight makes it a small laptop aimed specifically at small businesses and those who travel a lot.

Available in Obsidian Black or Deep Cherry Red, the cheaper Vostro 1220 comes with an 2.2Ghz single core Intel Celeron and 2GB of memory while the more expensive models have an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and either 3 or 4GB of memory. The memory can be expanded to 8GB on all models.
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The Vostro 1220 comes with all the normal bells and whistles including an 8X DVD+/-RW (upgradeable to a Blu-ray™ BD Combo Blu-ray ROM & DVD+/- RW), Integrated Gigabit Ethernet Network, Bluetooth, Wireless LAN (802.11 a/g/with n as an optional extra), 3 x USB 2.0 ports and a 3-in-1 card reader.

The Vostro also has a whole range of optional features including optional solid state drives, which can offer upto to 3 times improved reliability for your data over traditional spinning hard drives, an optional high-capacity 6 cell battery for longer battery life and optional security features to protect your data including a fingerprint reader and hard-disk data encryption.

The security features should be very attractive to small businesses. If your laptop stolen or lost then loss of critical or private date can be devastating. Dell offer a whole range of security options to help keep you focused on business. There is even an optional free-fall sensor to help protect your hard drive from damage caused by accidental drops!

Prices start at £369 without VAT and delivery and you can order it from the Dell UK website.

Colorware unveils its limited edition Stealth MacBook Pro

The folks over at Colorware just hit us to let us know about their latest offering — the Stealth MacBook Pro. Take your standard MacBook Pro with a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 8GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2×4GB), 15-inch matte widescreen display and a 256GB solid-state drive, and wrap it in a sleek, smooth-textured, zero gloss black finish. Drool. Only 10 units will be produced so you know this won’t be on everyone’s table at the local coffee shop. The price of exclusivity: $5,999.

New Cooler Master SNA 95 Notebook Universal Mobile Power Adapter

One of the leading providers of power supplies in desktop computing, Cooler Master has launched its new SNA (Slim Notebook Adapter) 95, which the company claims as the slimmest 95W notebook power adapter on the market. In addition to laptop, the SNA 95 universal mobile power adapter also can provide power solution to most of USB devices, including mobile phones, MP3 and MP4 players, iPod, PDA as well as GPS, ideal for business travelers who carry a notebook and other USB charging devices.



Key Features Of Cooler Master SNA 95:

* Unique removable H-shape reel base for easy cable management and dustproof function
* USB port supports most USB charged electronic devices
* Smart LED identification – white for power-on, while blue for USB charge
* Delicate surface pattern and texture
* 9 different tips for universal application, compatible with most laptops



The new Cooler Master SNA 95 notebook power adapter which measures 75 x 17 x 145 mm is now available for around $70.

Dell Low Cost Vostro 1220 Leaks Out

According to the leak-out news, Dell is planning to introduce a fourth, smaller Vostro notebook for the near future. The upcoming 12-inch budget notebook will have a thick but small profile with a 12-inch screen. There’s also an ExpressCard slot, SD card reader and biometric fingerprint security. Ports seemingly include three USB 2.0, Ethernet, a modem, VGA and audio in/out, and there’s a row of handy touch-sensitive media control buttons above the keyboard.



The Vostro 1220 will be neither CULV nor Atom based. Instead, the Vostro 1220 gets an Intel Core 2 Duo T6750 processor, with up to 4GB of RAM and a 320GB hard-drive, usual I/O ports, Ethernet and Wi-Fi, plus a DVD burner.

There is no information on the pricing or availability for the Dell Vostro 1220, but it’s likely to be on the cheap end of the scale.

HP ProBrook 4310s Business Oriented Notebook With 13.3″ Display

The world’s largest technology company, Hewlett-Packard (HP) has announced its new Probook s-series business oriented notebook named as HP Probook 4310s, which equipped with 13.3-inch LED backlit display with 1366 x 668 resolution, a spacious full-sized keyboard, and Intel Core 2 Duo processor up to 2.8GHz or Celeron up to 2.2GHz for lower energy consumption. In addition, the notebook also comes with wireless options such as the HP Mobile Broadband powered by Gobi, Secure Digital / MultiMediaCard (SD/MMC) memory card rReader slot, and a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port to connect to high-definition (HD) displays. Users can opt for Intel GMA 4500MHD GPU or ATI Radeon HD 4330 with 512MB of VRAM for graphics. Furthermore, the HP ProBook 4310s also offers an optional HP Fingerprint Sensor, which eliminates the need to remember login names and passwords as users can use fingerprint authentication to log in to their computers.


Features of HP ProBook 4310s

* 13.3-inch LED backlit display with 1366 x 668 resolution
* Intel Celeron or Core 2 Duo processor
* ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 graphics with 512MB of RAM
* Up to 500GB hard drive
* Up to 8GB of RAM
* WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth connectivity
* DVD to Blu-ray optical drive
* 1.3 webcam
* Dual-array microphone
* Fingerprint sensor
* EV-DO/HSPA broadband
* HP Essential USB 2.0 Port
* ExpressCard 34
* SD/MMC memory card slot
* HDMI port
* Three in one special edition mouse pad
* FreeDOS or Vista operating system

Apart from that, the HP ProBook 4310s is EPEAT Gold registered in the United States. The HP Smart AC adapters allow the notebooks to automatically make power adjustments as needed.

The new HP ProBook 4310s notebook is available in two colors: glossy noir or merlot. The notebook measures just 1 inch thickness and weighs only 1.96 kg. HP ProBook 4310s will be available in the United States on 20 July 2009 from starting price of $799 (depending on specification) through selecting leading retailer.

Gateway LT3100 Netbook With 11.6-Inch HD LED Backlit Display And Full Size Keyboard

Gateway has announced the availability of its new Gateway LT3100 netbook models, which feature performance-boosting AMD Athlon processor, 11.6-inch ultrabright WXGA high definition LED backlit display, full size keyboard and ATI Radeon X1270 GPU, aiming to deliver an ultimate functionality and performance for savvy mobile users.



“The Gateway LT3100 is a smart netbook choice – it gives customers the freedom to connect to the Internet for everything from staying up-to-date on the latest viral videos and enjoying digital music and photos, to checking on the status of projects and studying for classes,” said Ray Sawall, senior product marketing manager of Acer America. “At the same time, it delivers reliable mobile communications. Customers get the larger-sized 11.6-inch display along with enhanced netbook performance, so they can do even more while on the go.”

Main Specifications Of Gateway LT3103u:

* 11.6-inch WXGA HD LED back-lit display with 1364 x 768 pixels resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio
* AMD Athlon 64 Single-Core processor L110 (1.20 GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
* 2GB DDR2 SDRAM single channel memory
* 250GB SATA 5400 RPM HDD
* Integrated ATI Radeon X1270 Graphics
* Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and 3 USB 2.0 ports
* Buit-in webcam, Multi-Gesture touchpad, 2 stereo speakers and multi-in-1 card reader
* 6-cell Li-ion battery supports up to five hours of battery life
* Microsoft Windows Vista Basic with Service Pack 1

The new sleek and compact Gateway LT3100 netbook which measures only 11.26 (W) x 7.99 (D) x 1.03 (H) inches and weighs just 3.14 pounds is available in NightSky Black and Cherry Red colors for a starting MSRP of $399.99.

CyberPower Xplorer X7-Xtreme S1 Gaming Laptop

CyberPower has announced its new Xplorer series laptop – Xplorer X7-Xtreme S1, which designed specially for graphical video games and multimedia applications. The laptop comes with 17-inch WUXGA TFT LCD display, Intel Core i7 920 processor, Intel X58 + ICH10R chipset, up to 6GB of DDR3 RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M graphics card. In addition, Xplorer X7-Xtreme S1 equipped with DDR3 Tri Channel memory that can be expanded up to 6GB, and 320GB SATA hard drive which provides enough memory to store games and related data. Furthermore, the laptop also comes with preloaded Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium.



Features of CyberPower X7-Xtreme S1

* 17-inch (16:10) WUXGA TFT LCD display with resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels
* Intel Core i7 920 processor
* Intel X58 + ICH10R chipset
* Up to 6GB DDR3 Tri Channel Memory
* Up to 320GB SATA hard drive
* NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M graphics card with 1GB of RAM
* X58 + ICH-10R motherboard
* 3.1 megapixel webcam
* 8X DVD rewritable drive
* Blu-ray drive
* HDMI port, 7-in-1 card reader
* Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11AGN MiniCard
* Built-in 10/100/1000MB Based-TX Ethernet LAN
* Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR module with USB interface
* FireWire
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium edition
* Standard 1-year warranty with lifetime tech support

The new Xplorer X7-Xtreme S1 laptop measures just 397 x 298 x 60 mm and weighs only 5.4kg. The laptop currently available in United State from starting price of $2335 through selected leading retailer.

Asus Eee PC 1005HA With Super Hybrid Engine

Asus has announced its elegantly seashell inspired design netbook named as Eee PC 1005HA, which equipped with capacious hybrid storage comprising 160GB HDD and 10GB complimentary online Eee Storage. The netbook features 10-inch WSVGA LED backlit displays, Intel Atom N270 or N280 1.6GHz processors, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, and built-in Bluetooth 2.1. In addition, users can opt for 1.3 megapixel or 0.3 megapixel web cam and ergonomic keyboard for unsurpassed comfort. Eee PC 1005HA also comes with 6-cell battery where its 2200mAh offers run time up to 8.5 hours and 2800mAh up to 10.5 hours battery life.



Features of Asus Eee PC 1005HA

* 10-inch WSVGA LED Backlit displays with 1024 x 600 resolution
* Intel Atom N270 or N280 1.6GHz processors
* 1GB of DDR2 RAM
* Up to 160GB hard-drive (5400rpm) and 10GB complimentary online Eee Storage
* 1.3 megapixel web cam
* Digital Array Mic (XP Only)
* WLAN 802.11b/g/n @2.4GHz and Ethernet support
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR connectivity
* Three USB 2.0 ports, ethernet, audio in/out and 2-in-1 card reader
* Hi-Definition Audio CODEC
* Stereo speaker
* VGA (D-sub 15-pin), LAN RJ-45, two Audio Jack
* 6-cell battery: 2200mAh offer run time up to 8.5 hours and 2800mAh run time up to 10.5 hours
* Operating system: Genuine Windows XP Home or GNU Linux

Asus Eee PC 1005HA is available in two versions. The Eee PC 1005HA-M features 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 chip and WiFi b/g/n but no Bluetooth, while the Eee PC 1005HA-H is equipped with Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR capabilities, has a glossy coating, comes with Intel Atom N280 1.6GHz processors.

The new Asus Eee PC 1005HA is available in four colors: Black, White, Pink, and Blue. The netbook measure just 262 x 178 x 26.5-35.5 mm and weighs only 1.1kg (with 3-cell battery). The Eee PC 1005HA-M is priced at €299 ($405) while the Eee PC 1005HA-H is priced at €349 ($473).

Cute little notebook feet

It’s so rare to see a proper pair of notebook feet anymore. Folks just don’t go out of their way to add a little something special to your Dell or HP a la the old fashioned toilet paper cozy or the tissue box needlework thingie. Well, UXsight knows how to add that special something to your netbook with their mini-ball shape laptop cooler.

With mini ball shape, such kind of Notebook Cooler set can efficiently decrease the overall temperature by creating a cooling gap. It is easy to adjust to new comfort sitting positions. To make your laptop work great, one necessary step is to have such kind of Laptop Cooler Ball!

Adjust to new comfort sitting positions. I know, right? Poetry. Only $5.69.

MSI Bravo EX627 With Good Audio-Video Enjoyment

MSI has announced its new 16-inch notebook named as MSI Bravo EX627, which offers users the excellent movie viewing experience. The new Bravo EX627 support Cinema Pro Technology that enables the users immediately switch to a Movie Mode with simple touching the Cinema Pro button to create a high quality digital living space all around. In addition, the notebook equipped with Blu-Ray drive, Dolby Surround which offering the most realistic experience while watching movies, TV, or listening to music. MSI Bravo EX627 also comes with ECO Engine System power optimization which support five different modes (Gaming mode, Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and Turbo Battery mode) – from very economical to the most productive. Furthermore, the black bars on the top and bottom of the screen can be avoided, so that users can watch from any angle and truly enjoy the advanced imagery.



Specification of MSI Bravo EX627

* 16-inch widescreen HD display with 1366×768 pixels resolution
* Intel Core 2 DUo processor
* ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570 graphic card with 512MB VRAM
* Intel PM45 Express Chipset
* Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR
* Up to 4GB DDR2 667/800 MHz
* Up to 320GB HDD
* 2 MegaPixel webcam
* 802.11 b/g/n wireless, Gigabit LAN
* Dolby Surround sound
* DVD Super-Multi Blu-Ray optical drive
* HD Audio, 2 dynamics and subwoofer
* Three USB 2.0 ports, D-sub and eSATA connectors
* 3-in-1 multicard slot
* Battery 6 or 9-cell
* Windows Vista Home Premium operating system

The Bravo EX627 measures just 374 x 246 x 26.8-35 mm and weighs only 2.7kg (with 6-cell battery). The notebook will be available via MSI website or leading retailers but the price has yet to be announced.

Toshiba Satellite A500 With Powerful Multimedia Performance

Toshiba has announced its new Satellite series notebook – Toshiba Satellite A500, which designed for the user that requires powerful multimedia performance. The notebook comes with a 16-inch HD Toshiba TruBrite 16:9 display with resolution of 1366 768 pixels, Harmon Kardon stereo speakers which make for an impressive audio experience, tuner for analogue and digital DVB-T program, HDMI ports with REGZA LINK tech, and advanced audio and video capabilities. In addition, the Satellite A500 also comes with high capacity hard disk drives providing generous amounts of space for a multimedia content libraries, an option of Intel Core 2 DUO or AMD Turion X2 Ultra processor, multi-touch track-pads, and enhanced ‘Eco Utility’ power management tools. Furthermore, the new Satellite A500 is equipped with an additional combo eSATA / USB port which support Sleep-and-Charge function and offers a highly-attractive external design by Precious Black LCD which enriched by the new Toshiba Fusion finish based on IMR (In-Mold Rolling) technology.



Features of Toshiba Satellite A500

* 16-inch HD Toshiba TruBrite display with 1366 x 768 pixel resolution
* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
* Up to 8GB DDR2 RAM
* Up to 500GB HDD or 64GB SSD
* ATI Mobility Radeon HD GPU with up to 1GB DDR3 VRAM
* WLAN, Bluetooth 2.1
* 5-in-1 Bridge Media for media card slot
* Three USB port and an additional combo eSATA / USB
* TV-tuner for analog and digital DVB-T programming
* Harman Kardon speakers
* HDMI ports with REGZA LINK technology
* DVD Super Multi drive
* Wide format HD webcam
* Multi-touch trackpad
* Battery life up to 3.5 hours
* Windows Vista

The Toshiba Satellite A500 has available in two version: standard silver pane or premium chrome-trim. The first version(standard silver pane) has an LCD screen with hinges and silver-colored edges. On the other hand, the second version(premium chrome-trim) comes with a display (Screen Flush) with a mask glass, while the edge and the hinges are chrome plated for show more elegant style.

Toshiba Satellite A500 will be available in Europe in July 2009 from starting price of €699 ($975) through Toshiba website or leading retailer.

Gateway LT3100 netbook features 11.6-inch screen, AMD processor

Gateway (now owned by Acer) hops on the 11.6-inch LCD screen bandwagon (started by Acer) with the LT3100 netbook. Unlike Acer, however, this one’s got a — GASP! — AMD chip?



Yes, that’s right. The LT3100 features a single-core AMD Athlon 64 L110 CPU running at 1.2 GHz, ATI Radeon X1270 graphics, and 2GB of memory. The screen has a 1366×768 resolution.

Pricing will start at $399 (MSRP), so the machine falls into the same category as Acer’s current 11.6-inch offering, the Atom-based Aspire One 751. The LT3100 weighs in at 3.14 pounds and measures about an inch thick.

From the looks of the press release, this model comes standard with a six-cell battery which is good for up to five hours. With some Atom-based netbooks clearing the eight hour mark when equipped with a six-cell battery, let’s hope that Gateway’s AMD version packs a little more wallop to make up for the somewhat-shortened battery life.

The LT3100 comes in black and red, presumably available now or in the very near future as no far-off release date has been specified. Here’s the full press release:

Gateway’s First 11.6-inch Netbook Delivers Functionality, Performance

Customers Can Stay in Touch, Do More with Large Display, Performance-Boosting AMD Athlon Processor, Full-Size Keyboard

IRVINE, Calif., June 23, 2009 – Gateway today introduced the Gateway LT3100 netbook, the company’s first with a productivity-boosting high-definition 11.6-inch display. Complementing the new display are features that equip customers to do more with their netbook, including wireless connectivity and an AMD Athlon Processor. Weighing only 3.14 pounds and measuring about an inch thick, the Gateway LT3100 sports a sleek and compact design that can be taken anywhere.

Savvy mobile customers who are always on the move can stay in touch and connected using the new Gateway LT3100. Compact and easy to use, it is an ideal netbook for customers who want a reliable WiFi 802.11b/g wireless connection to the Internet to stay up-to-date on emails, post updates on social networks and enjoy online entertainment. Students and small business customers can use it for conducting online research, reviewing materials for class and communicating with colleagues.

Customers can do more with their new Gateway LT3100 netbook. The device’s Ultrabright™ high-definition widescreen display is a large 11.6 inches, providing increased screen real estate to view Internet sites as well as multiple applications and windows. As a result, customers can avoid extensive vertical and horizontal scrolling and can more easily move between windows for a better overall experience. The display on the new netbook line is LED-backlit and features an entertainment-enhancing 16:9 ratio and 1366 x 768 (WXGA) pixel resolution, so images on it are incredibly clear and crisp. Plus, the larger display size made room for a full-size keyboard, so even typing is easier.

“The Gateway LT3100 is a smart netbook choice – it gives customers the freedom to connect to the Internet for everything from staying up-to-date on the latest viral videos and enjoying digital music and photos, to checking on the status of projects and studying for classes,” said Ray Sawall, senior product marketing manager for Acer America. “At the same time, it delivers reliable mobile communications. Customers get the larger-sized 11.6-inch display along with enhanced netbook performance, so they can do even more while on the go.”

The Gateway LT3100 netbook delivers a heightened level of performance and usability thanks to its AMD Athlon 64 L110 Single-Core processor and ATI Radeon™ X1270 Graphics for enhanced performance when browsing websites, downloading music, moving through applications and handling multiple tasks. Ready for customers who want to take their digital media and files with them, the Gateway LT3100 netbook models will feature up to 2GB of DDR2 memory and up to a 250GB(1) internal hard drive. Available with a 6-cell battery, the LT3100 netbooks provide battery life of up to five hours.(2)

Customers can capture moments on the go in video with the integrated webcam. With it, consumers have an easy way to document their adventures in video, record video emails and enhance communication with “face-to-face” video-conferencing. It captures smooth video and high-quality images even in low-light conditions. Plus, the built-in digital microphone conveys excellent voice quality, keeping background noise levels low and minimizing echoes. Consumers will enjoy audio with the Dolby Headphones and two built-in stereo speakers.

The Gateway LT3100 netbook further enhances productivity with its Multi-Gesture Touchpad. Unique movements on the touchpad let users intuitively move through Internet sites and digital media. For example, customers can make an inward or outward pinching motion to naturally zoom in and out on photos. Customers can move two fingers horizontally to flip through photos, web pages and PDF documents. Also, customers can swirl their fingers in a circular motion to scroll through web pages, long lists of files and music playlists.

The sophisticated design of the new Gateway LT3100 notebook gives it a fashionable look and feel. The glossy chassis is punctuated with a subtle yet defining Gateway engraved logo and modern silver trim and is available in both NightSky Black and Cherry Red. Sleek and comfortable to hold and use with an incredibly portable form factor, the LT3100 has a starting weight of 3.14 pounds. The LT3100 measures only about an inch thick, so it neatly fits in a backpack or purse.

The Gateway LT3100’s ports make it easy to connect to peripherals such as printers, a display and consumer electronics such as digital cameras. It has an impressive three USB 2.0 ports for ample ways to connect as well as Ethernet and VGA ports. Plus, it features a multi-in-one digital card reader for accepting popular digital media cards.

Pricing, Availability and Configurations
The new Gateway LT3100 is available in several configurations at a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $399.99. A sample configuration follows:

Gateway LT3103u

* AMD Athlon™ 64 Single-Core Processor L110 (1.20 GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
* 11.6-inch WXGA High Definition LED back-lit display (1364 x 768 resolution and 16:9 ratio)
* 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM Single Channel Memory
* Integrated ATI Radeon™ X1270 Graphics
* 250GB SATA 5400RPM Hard Drive(1)
* Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
* 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
* Integrated Web Camera
* Two Built-in Stereo Speakers
* Three USB 2.0 Ports
* 6-cell Li-ion Battery
* 11.26W x 7.99D x 1.03H inches
* NightSky Black
* Microsoft Windows Vista Basic with Service Pack 1
* One-Year Standard Warranty
* Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: $399.99

The Gateway LT3100 netbook line comes with additional preinstalled software including Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial, Gateway Recovery Management, Adobe® Reader®, and Norton Internet Security™ 2009 Trial.

Sony VAIO NW Series Notebook With 15.5-Inch WXGA XBRITE-ECO LCD Display

The Japanese consumer electronics giant, Sony has unveiled its new family of VAIO notebook – Sony VAIO NW Series, which features high-resolution 15.5-inch WXGA screen display with Sony’s XBRITE-ECO LCD technology, and ‘display off’ button that allows users to turn off the screen aimed for conserving power while the laptop is performing PC functionality in the background, based on Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium OS.



Highlights of Sony VAIO NW Series:

* Up to 2.10GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor for fast processing speeds and multitasking
* 15.5-inch widescreen display with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution
* 4GB RAM and up to 400GB HDD
* Optional dedicated ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 graphics card
* Optional Blu-ray Disc ROM drive
* Isolated keyboard and translucent, textured touchpad
* Integrated Wi-Fi, webcam and microphone
* 3 USB ports, ExpressCard, SD and Memory Stick PRO slots
* Dimensions: 14.6 (W) x 1.2 (H) x 9.8 (D) inches ; weight: approximately 6 pounds

“This notebook sets a precedent in the industry merging powerful Blu-ray technology with a portable, head-turning design – all for an unheard of low price,” said Mike Abary, senior vice president of the VAIO business group at Sony.

The new sleek and stylish Sony VAIO NW-series that comes with 3 Sony entertainment software applications including VAIO Movie Story, VAIO MusicBox and Click to Disc/ Editor will be available in walnut brown, birch white and rattan silver colors later this month for a starting price of $800.

Toshiba Satellite U500 Ultraportable Laptop

Toshiba has announced its new ultraportable laptop named as Toshiba Satellite U500, which features a new and streamlined design. Satellite U500 features 13-inch LCD screen, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 8 GB memory, a hard disk capacity of up to 500GB, and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 GPU. In addition, the new Toshiba Satellite U500 laptop also comes with battery life of up to 3.5 hours which lets users enjoy freedom from AC power outlets while they work and play. On the other hand, to protect data in case of a drop or shocks, the Satellite U500 has a 3D impact sensor integrated which removes the writing head within a fraction of a second when drop is detected.



Specification of Toshiba Satellite U500

* 13.3-inch WXGA Toshiba TruBrite display with resolution of 1280 x 800 pixel
* Intel Core 2 Duo processor
* Up to 8 GB DDR memory
* Up to 500 GB of hard disk
* ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 GPU graphics with 512MB of DDR3 VRAM
* DVD Super Multi optical drive
* Wide format HD webcam
* Multi-touch trackpad
* WLAN, Gigabit LAN
* Bluetooth 2.1
* 5-in-1 media card slot, HDMI(High Definition Multimedia Interface) port
* Two USB 2.0 ports and an additional eSATA/USB combo port
* Toshiba’s Face Recognition software
* Battery life up to 3.5 hours
* ENERGY STAR 5.0 ready
* Windows Vista

“We have created a stand out design that gives a personal feel to the ultra-portable Satellite U500 and we know, that our customers value that,” says Thomas Teckentrup, General Manager, Toshiba Computer Systems
Division Europe. “With the Satellite U500 we offer consumers a fully featured yet ultra-portable laptop at a very attractive price point.”

The Toshiba Satellite U500 are available in two color: Brown Luxe with either chrome or silver accents. The laptop measures just 317 x 230.6 x 29.5 mm and weighs only 2.15kg(with battery). Toshiba Satellite U500 laptop will be available in Europe next month for starting price from €699($980) through selected leading retailer.

Toshiba Satellite L500 and L550 With Latest Intel Processors

Toshiba has announced its two new Satellite series notebook named as Satellite L500 and L550. Toshiba Satellite L500 features 15.6-inch HD Toshiba TruBrite display with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution and luminance of 200 cd/m². On the other hand, the Satellite L550 comes with 17.3-inch HD TruBrite display with power saving LED backlit technology by 1,600 x 900 pixels resolution and luminance of 200 cd/m². The Satellite L500 and L550 offer a choice of stylish designs with each machine built based on IMR (In-Mold Rolling) technology.

In addition, both notebook feature rolling slim lines which reside on an elegant ‘Snow Silver’ surface around a choice of silver or black keyboard with numeric keypad. A four-button multimedia bar provides one-touch access to multimedia functions, while the steel gray cover design provides a contemporary finish. Both notebooks offer attractive, well-built chassis at affordable price points, providing excellent choice for consumers looking to purchase large-screen laptops with more modest resources.



Specification of Toshiba Satellite L500 and L550

* Intel Celeron / Pentium / Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon / Turion processor.
* Up to 500GB hard drive
* DVD burner
* VGA webcam with supporting Toshiba’s Face Recognition software
* HDMI port
* Two USB 2.0 ports, 4-in-1 Bridge Media slot
* Wireless, Bluetooth, Ethernet
* An additional eSATA/USB combo port

“Both the Satellite L500 and the Satellite L550 prove that quality, design and enhanced features can be accessible to anyone, no matter the budget,” says Thomas Teckentrup, General Manager, Toshiba Computer Systems Division Europe. “Whether the customer is a first-time buyer or someone who is just looking for a device that perfectly meets his or her everyday computing needs – they’ll find what they are looking for in one of these two new laptops.”

The new Toshiba Satellite L500 and Satellite L550 will be available in the third quarter of 2009 throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa.

HP Desktop And Notebook PCs Worldwide To Receive Free Norton Online Backup Service

The global leading provider
of security, storage and systems management solutions, Symantec has announced that it will offer 30-day trial of Norton Online Backup service on HP consumer desktop and notebook PCs worldwide, delivering backup with ease-of-use and security to ensure that users’ most valuable data files are always kept safe.



“We’re very pleased that HP continues to choose Norton, this time to bring our new web-based backup service to HP customers worldwide,” said Janice Chaffin, president of the Consumer Business Unit, Symantec. “Consumers are accumulating priceless digital assets — such as family photos, music and financial files — at a record pace. Consumers know they can trust Norton, the global security leader, to store and protect their data.”

The 30-day trial version of Norton Online Backup that available in 21 languages will come pre-installed, providing HP consumers 5GB of convenient and secured online storage.