Monthly Archives: December 2009

February Launch for Easy Note

Posted on December 24, 2009 by David Allen

The Easy Note from Packard Bell is not ordinary laptop as it comes with a rotating screen that is capable of multi touch use; this means that it is a great machine for use with presentations and other demos that require showing customers interactive displays.

Specs – Windows 7 Home Premium, 11.6 inch display with a 1366 x 768 screen resolution, full-size keyboard, 5 in 1 card reader, up to 4 GB RAM, HDMI port, webcam, Wi-Fi, optional 3G, Bluetooth, weighs less than 1.6kg, powered by an ultra low voltage processor from Intel, multi gesture touchpad and a 6 cell battery offering

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Averatec miss Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2009 by David Allen

The thing about launching a new product at this time of the year is to get it out before Christmas, this means late November or early December and not around a couple of days before the big day itself.

Anyway Averatec may be readying the new HS 105 netbook for a big launch at the CES in Vegas even though this is being marketed as a Christmas edition!

Specs – Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, 10.1 inch LCD, 1024 x 600 resolution display, 160 GB or 250 GB hard disk, Wi-Fi, and 1.3 megapixel camera.

No prices just yet

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Viliv launch the N5

Posted on December 24, 2009 by David Allen

This is an offering from the MID maker Viliv, its due to be displayed at the CES next month and so it is a bit if a taster and that’s all, it’s safe to say that the features are a bit light at the moment.

Features - 4.8 inch 1024 x 600 display, 3G, Wi-Fi, and GPS

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The chair inside a bag

Posted on December 24, 2009 by David Allen

Sometimes a messenger bag carries more than just lunch and newspaper, they can be very useful for carrying your laptop around in and sitting on, yes that is what I said!

This is a special messenger bag that quickly converts into a director’s chair, it is handy to carry around and when the flight or train is cancelled who is going to be sitting comfortably sitting down sending an email to customer services!

Features – Easier to transport than the bulky sacks that accompany lesser models, the chair’s messenger bag straps over a shoulder and across the chest for sim

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Keystroker check out co-workers surfing

Posted on December 23, 2009 by David Allen

A device such as this could be used for illegal activities, but this has not been designed for that purpose, but what it will do is keep an eye on co-workers or employees internet activities.

WARNING

The Phantom Keystroker never hits the return key and it never clicks the mouse button. However you should not use it on anyone’s system who is doing critical work where disruption could cause serious consequences. The Phantom Keystroker is a joke, like any joke you need to use prudence and judgement when executing it. You have been warned!

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Atom processor in Classmate PC

Posted on December 23, 2009 by David Allen

The Classmate netbook that has been designed for use in schools, hence the name! Will be using the next generation in Intel Processors the Atom N450 as part of the design pack that is offered to quite a few distributors.

Specs – 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 Pine Trail processor, 1 GB of RAM, a 160 GB hard drive, 10.1 inch 1024 x 600 anti-glare display, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Ethernet, a 1.3 MP webcam, multi-format flash card reader, 3 USB ports and a VGA output.

Priced at $449

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OLPC working on new range

Posted on December 23, 2009 by David Allen

If anyone has ever seen the current One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) machine they could easily be mistaken in thinking that it was a toy computer, whereas in fact they serve a good purpose.

Now it seems that OLPC are working on a more modern and up to date versions, in fact three models are being planned and it is a concept looks very interesting.

The new OLPC XO laptops are:

XO 1.5 – This laptop will run both Linux and Windows OS and will be available in 2010 for $200.

XO 1.75 – This will have 2x speed at 1/4 power. This laptop will have a market price of $150.

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Asus launches the 1001P

Posted on December 23, 2009 by David Allen

The range of Asus netbooks and laptop expands further with the release of the Asus Eee PC 1001P yet another one to join the growing ranks of Asus machines; it seems to get harder every time you try to think about what is in the Asus range anymore.

Features – 1.66 GHz N450 Atom processor, 1 GB RAM, a 160 GB HDD, a 10.1 inch (1024 x 600) display and weighs 1.1 kg.

No prices available just yet

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Portable Drum Kit

Posted on December 23, 2009 by David Allen

During the Christmas party or even when the boss hands out some award or something and asks for a theoretical drum roll, with this USB powered kit you could oblige.

This kit rolls up so it is easily concealable and transportable, it could be your passport to fame or if your boss in not the humorous type then it could also be the door.

Features – Each of the six sensor pads may be programmed with different effects, enabling you to customize your set up for a cymbals-heavy rock or djembe-dominant African feel. The software’s intuitive interface provides control over

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