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The 17” MacBook Pro is shipped

David Allen — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:00:54 +0000

This what so many people have been waiting for the shipping of the seventeen inch MacBook by Apple, the must be so many fans out there who simply cannot wait to get their hands on this machine and run it through its paces, even though there is little difference between this model and the older yet smaller MacBooks. The new 17-inch features: Intel Core 2 Duo processor clocked at 2.66GHz 4GB of RAM standard 1920-by-1200-pixel LED-backlit display Mini DisplayPort for connecting an external monitor FireWire 800 port Three USB 2.0 ports Express Card/34 slot Gigabit Ethernet port Nvidia GeForce 9400M graphics on the motherboard with GeForce 9600MT dedicated graphics 320GB hard disk drive DVD-burning SuperDrive Prices start at $2,799 Source [Mac World] a 17" Laptops, apple, Apple Laptops, displayport, hard disk drive, intel core 2 duo processor, mac world, macbook pro, nvidia

Windows tablet packs a punch

David Allen — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:00:16 +0000

Roper Mobile Technology (RMT) have announced that they are launching a new 8.4 inch tablet PC, it come fully prepared to withstand the extremes of a machine that needs to be in at the thick end of the worst environments around, this is withstand temperatures from -4F to 122F. Features and specifications listed by RMT for the Duros 8404 include: Processor — 500MHz AMD Geode LX800, or 1.0GHz Intel Celeron M Memory — 256MB, 512MB, or 1GB of DDR RAM Display — 8.4-inch resistive touchscreen display with 800 x 600 resolution Storage — Flash storage from 512MB to 64GB, or “automotive” hard disk drive from 40GB to 120GB Networking — RJ45 Ethernet (speed n/s) Wireless: GPS (optional) GSM cellular modem (optional) Other I/O: 1 x USB 2.0 DC input Expansion — Docking connector Power supply — 44WH battery, or external power from 9VDC to 21VDC Operating temperature — -20 to 50 deg. C (-4 to 122 deg. F) Dimensions — 10.2 x 7.8 x 1.7 inches (260 x 198mm x 43mm) Weight — 4.2 lbs (1.9kg) Source [Windows For Devices] a 8.9" Netbooks, cellular modem, connector power supply, flash storage, hard disk drive, … Continue reading →

Sotec’s (Onkyo) C102 netbook

David Allen — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:00:00 +0000

This company is most famous for bringing us the Hello Kitty laptops; fortunately, the Sotec’s (Onkyo) C102 netbook has no Hello Kitty in sight, which is a welcome relief for some people. These come as a range of three netbooks, no doubt Hello Kitty is going to creep in there at some point, but if that is what people want, who are we to argue with that. Intel Atom N270 CPU running at 1.60GHz 1GB of RAM Intel 945GSE Express 160GB of hard disk drive Wi-Fi N with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Draft 2.0 Source [Eee PC] a atom, c102, hard disk drive, hello kitty, ieee 802, intel, laptops, netbook, onkyo, sotec, Sotec Laptops

Gateway makes a return

David Allen — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:00:24 +0000

It must be getting on for eight years now when the computer manufacturer Gateway disappeared off the face of the earth. However, they are back, this time in Singapore, which is expected because it was Acer, who took the company over. Features: Display: 17-inch, 1920 x 1200 pixels OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit operating system Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz) running on Intel Centrino 2 platform Graphics: 1 GB Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTS graphics card RAM: 4 GB Storage: 2 x 320 GB hard disk drive Optical: Dual-layer DVDRW recorder drive Network: Gigabit Ethernet port, draft-N Wi-Fi adapter Ports: 1 HDMI 1.3 port, 3 USB ports, 1 Firewire port, 1 eSATA port, 5-in-1 card reader Priced at $2,888 Source [Asia One] [Gallery] a 17" Laptops, computer manufacturer, gallery gateway, Gateway Laptops, gts graphics, hard disk drive, nvidia geforce 9800, os windows, wi fi, windows vista home premium 64 bit

Recommended Netbook of the Week – ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Review!

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:35:13 +0000

ASUS Eee PC 1000HA is probably the best Eee PC netbook you will buy currently, equipped with 160GB of storage, Intel Atom N270 1.6Ghz processor, Windows XP, WiFi, Ethernet, and Webcam all packed into just 3.19 pounds of netbook flesh. Of course, this is the preferred laptop over its 1000HD predecessor. If you are thinking about buying an Eee PC or a netbook in general, I think this 1000HA is going to be the best deal you will get, equipped with all the necessary features for a road-warrior. Here’s the specs for the ASUS Eee PC 1000HA: Operating system: Windows XP Home Internal memory: 160 GB hard disk drive (HDD) RAM: 1 GB DDR2 Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Memory expansion: Slot for MMC/SD(SDHC) cards Screen: 10 inches, 1024 x 600 pixels, LED backlight Networking: 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Fast Ethernet Bluetooth connectivity: No Peripheral connectivity: Three USB 2.0 External video: One VGA External audio: One headphone and one microphone port Webcamera: Yes, 1.3 megapixels Battery: 6 cells (6600 mAh), up to 7 hours Weight: 3.19 pounds (51 ounces) Dimensions: 10.5 × 7.5 × 1.5 inches Buy Eee PC 1000HA at Amazon a 10.2" Netbooks, 1024x600, 6 cells, amazon, asus … Continue reading →

ASUS Eee PC 1000HD Review!

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:29:21 +0000

One of ASUS’s newest Eee PC 1000HD is probably a great choice for anyone who doesn’t mind its Linux operating system. Of course, as for me, I rather have a Windows XP and install Linux afterwards if I feel like it. Of course, another side to this story is that the 1000HD has an Intel Celeron M processor versus an Intel Atom N270 processor. (which I prefer. Celerons have proven to be slow in the past.) The other better half of Eee PC 1000HD is the 1000HA, which we will be reviewing next. Before that, you can absorb all the specs and raves about the Eee PC 1000HD here: Operating system: Linux Internal memory: 80 GB hard disk drive (HDD) RAM: 1 GB DDR2 Processor: 900 MHz Intel Celeron M 353 Memory expansion: Slot for MMC/SD(SDHC) cards Screen: 10 inches, 1024 x 600 pixels, LED backlight Networking: Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), 10/100 Fast Ethernet Bluetooth connectivity: Yes Peripheral connectivity: Three USB 2.0 External video: One VGA External audio: One headphone and one microphone port Webcamera: Yes, 1.3 megapixels Battery: 6 cells (6600 mAh), up to 4.6 hours Weight: 3.19 pounds (51 ounces) Dimensions: 10.5 × 7.5 × 1.5 inches UPDATE: Eee … Continue reading →

HP dv3500t Review and Specs!

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:57:04 +0000

HP announces their new 13.3″ HP dv3500t. Prices start at $999.99 for the most basic model. Here’s the specs for the HP dv3500t: Operating system The main control program of your system. See Productivity Software category for Office applications. Help me decide Choices: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit) Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 1 (32-bit) Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) Processor A faster processor supports more efficient operations and applications performance Help me decide Choices: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T5800 (2.0GHz) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P7350 (2.0GHz) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26 GHz) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz) Display The window to applications, the Internet and more Help me decide Choices: 13.3″ diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800) 13.3″ diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800) Memory Use more programs at once and make them run faster with more memory Help me decide Choices: 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory … Continue reading →

ASUS N10, N20, N80, and N50 Review Specs!

Laptop Pimp — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:59:21 +0000

Remember we asked you if ASUS N10 was the higher end Eee PC version? Well, we forgot to show you the specs of N20, N80, and N50 so here is all of them: The ASUS N Series N10: Designed for optimized mobility, the ASUS N10 is perfect for individuals constantly on the move. Sporting a 10.2″ monitor, the N10 delivers a multi-sensory experience with a NVIDIA GeForce 9300M graphics card and Intel Atom processor. N20: Built for heavy usage, the ASUS N20 comes with a 12.1″ monitor and up to 12 hours* of battery life. Equipped with an Altec Lansing sound system that provides excellent sound clarity, plus a highly efficient eSATA hard disk drive housed in a dust and moisture-resistant enclosure, the N20 is a versatile road performer for business and personal entertainment. N80: Designed specifically for business executives and professionals in mind, the ASUS N80 comes with a 14.1″ display powered by a standalone NVIDIA GeForce 9 Series graphics card with up to 1 GB of VRAM, complemented by Dolby Surround decoding to deliver impressive sound quality that is sure to impress in any business or personal situation. N50: The ASUS N50 is truly the pinnacle of mobile … Continue reading →

ASUS Eee PC 1000H 80G Review!

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:13:05 +0000

For those of you who want power and versatility of a netbook, we highly suggest the ASUS Eee PC 1000H 80G which is packed yet small enough for any type of travel. Here’s the full specs on the Eee PC 1000H with 80G harddrive: Internal memory: 80 GB hard disk drive (HDD) RAM: 1 GB DDR2 Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Memory expansion: Slot for MMC/SD(SDHC) cards Operating system: Windows XP Home LCD: 10.2 inches, 1024 x 600 pixels Networking: Tri-mode Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), 10/100 Fast Ethernet Peripheral connectivity: Three USB 2.0 External video: One VGA External audio: One headphone and one microphone port Webcamera: Yes, 1.3 megapixels Battery: 6 cells, up to 7 hours Weight: 3.19 pounds (51 ounces) Dimensions: 10.5 × 7.5 × 1.5 inches Buy ASUS Eee PC at Amazon for $468 a 10.2" Netbooks, 6 cells, amazon, asus eee pc, ASUS Netbooks, atom, ddr2, fast ethernet, hard disk drive, headphone, internal memory, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, Laptop Specs, memory expansion, microphone, mmc sd, netbook, Netbook Reviews, operating system, sdhc, system windows, usb 2, versatility, windows xp home

HP Pavilion HDX16 Series Laptop Review!

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:02:06 +0000

HP has just launched HDX16 and HDX18 series laptops. The HDX16 comes with a 16″ display and lots of power-packed features. The only bad part about HPs is that they come with Vista Premium, which most people will uninstall anyways. Other than that, it looks like a pretty good buy but make sure get HP warranty, I have two 17″ laptops sitting on my desk that just “died” one day. I couldn’t find anything about the HDX18 as the press release went out yesterday but here’s the summary and specs for the HP Pavilion HDX16: Operating system The main control program of your system. See Productivity Software category for Office applications. Help me decide Choices: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit) Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) Processor A faster processor supports more efficient operations and applications performance Help me decide Choices: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P7350 (2.0GHz) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26 GHz) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.4 GHz) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9600 (2.80GHz) Display The window to applications, the … Continue reading →

MSI EX710 17″ Power Player Laptop!

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:20:33 +0000

MSI launches its new EX710 17″ laptop that packs a lot of power under the hood. There’s even ability to watch and record live TV, you simply need to add an antenna. (We think that’s good for free HD-air but we doubt it’d work well with cable) EX710 Specs: CPU Support AMD TurionTM 64X2 Processor Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Chipset ATi RX690+SB600 Display 17″ WXGA+ Glare (1440×900) Display Hard Disk Drive 250 / 320 / 500 GB, SATA Optical Drive DVD Super Multi / Blu-Ray DVD (Optional) Memory Type DDR2 533/667 Mhz Config DDR2 SO-DIMM x 2 slot Maximum 4GB VGA Controller ATi Mobility RadeonTM HD3470 graphic card VRAM 256MB Audio Speaker 4 Speakers+ 1 subwoofer Communication 56K Fax / MODEM 1 LAN 10/100/1000 Gb LAN Bluetooth Bluetooth V2.0+EDR (Optional) Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g I/O IEEE1394 1 Card Reader 5 in 1(SD/XD/MMC/MS/MS Pro) Mic-in / Headphone out 1/1 USB 3 RJ11 / RJ45 1/1 PCI Express card 1 Webcam 1.3 M Battery 6/9 Cells (Optional) Keyboard 103 keys Power 90W Dimension 395× 278× 26.5-34.9 mm Weight 3.2kg (with Battery) Press Release: (Thanks Tom for the tip!) 【Taipei】MSI EX710 features in 17″ ACV widescreen display, which can display multiple windows, … Continue reading →

Intel 80GB Solid State Drives Super Fast and Coming Soon!

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:02:54 +0000

Just in case you were wondering, the new Intel 80GB Solid State Drives are super fast and are coming very soon to your new mini-notebook. Here’s the Press Release: Intel Introduces Solid-State Drives for Notebook and Desktop Computers New Intel(R) High-Performance SATA Solid-State Drive Offers Users Responsive, Rugged, Reliable and Low-Power Storage Solution to Replace Hard Disk Drive SANTA CLARA, Calif. —(Business Wire)— Sep. 8, 2008 Intel Corporation announced today it has begun shipping Intel(R) X18-M and X25-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drives (SSDs) based on multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash technology for laptop and desktop computers. The new high-performing data storage devices give computer buyers a new level of system responsiveness in a lightweight, rugged, low-power package that can replace traditional hard disk drives. Validated for Intel-based computers, the X18-M is a 1.8-inch drive and the X25-M a 2.5-inch drive, offering several advantages over hard drives including faster overall system response, boot and resume times. With no moving parts, SSDs run cooler and quieter and are a more reliable option than hard drives. In addition, SSDs remove input/output (I/O) performance bottlenecks associated with hard disk drives that help maximize the efficiency of Intel processors, such as the company’s Core(TM) family … Continue reading →

14.1″ MSI EX400 has Eco Power Management Mode!

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:10:26 +0000

For the ultimate 14.1″ laptop, you might want to consider getting an MSI EX400, which comes with Eco Power Management Mode. The EX400 selects the brand new ECO Engine, the outstanding and unique power saving function by MSI Notebook, as the power management function to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks. Touch the ECO quick launch touch sensor repeatedly to switch among the 5 different modes – Gaming mode, Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and Turbo Battery mode while performing game applications, playing multimedia applications, performing presentation applications, dealing with office documentation tasks, or looking forward to minimizing the battery power consumption. All you have to do is to select lightly on the “ECO OFF” to return to the original setting. Here’s some specs of the MSI EX400: Processor Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor Operation System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Chipset SiS 672 DX + SiS968 Display 14.1″ WXGA TFT-LCD Display Hard Disk Drive 160 / 250 / 320 / 500 GB, SATA Optical Drive DVD Super Multi / Blu-Ray DVD (Optional) Memory Type DDR2 533/667Mhz Config DDR2 SO-DIMM x 2 slot Maximum 4GB VGA Controller ATi Mobility RadeonTM HD3450 graphic card VRAM DDR2 256 MB … Continue reading →

MSI Launches EX300 Launched!

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:06:53 +0000

MSI launches theiw new 13.3″ MSI EX300 laptops with red or blue color options. Here’s the specs: Processor Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor Operation System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Chipset Intel® PM45 Express Chipset Display 13.3″ TFT WXGA ACV Display (1280X800) Hard Disk Drive 160 / 250 /320 GB SATA Optical Drive DVD Super-multi/ Blu-Ray DVD Memory Type DDR2 667/800Mhz Config DDR2 SO-DIMM x 2 slot Maximum 4GB VGA Controller ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 3450 VRAM DDR3 256 MB Express Card 1 Communication LAN 10/100/1000 GB LAN Bluetooth Bluetooth V2.0+EDR(Optional) Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n Card Reader 3-in-1 Mic-in/Headphone out 1 /1 USB 2 HDMI 1 RJ45 1 E-SATA(USB Combo) 1 Speaker 2 Battery 4 / 8 Cells Keyboard 87 keys Power 90W Dimension (WxDxH) 303x231x24-30mm Weight (with battery) 1.9 Kg(including 4cells battery) Other features 2.0 M Pixels Web Cam/ FingerPrint Redaer 【Taipei】MSI today announces a new model to its line of notebook, the MSI EX300. The MSI EX300 has incorporated the concept of athleticism into the modern world of notebook computer, packing it with excitement and energy. The simple and yet fluid body design adapted the idealism of “Athletic DNA” and “Mobile Technology”, making the EX300 the leader of fashionable … Continue reading →

BenQ JoyBook S73V Available Now

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:45:00 +0000

I haven’t tried BenQ notebooks but I guess it’s available now. Has anyone tried this one? BenQ Joybook S73V series is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 or Core Duo T2050 processor, 512MB RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB graphics, a 60-120GB of Hard Disk Drive, a 24x DVD/CD-RW combo or a 8x Super Multi Dual layer DVD burner, a 14.1-inch UltraVivid widescreen display with 1280×800 resolution, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0/EDR and has a 5-in–1 card reader supporting MS/MS-Pro/SD/MMC/xD cards. It has 4 USB2.0, a FireWire ports. via laptopfresh a benq joybook, BenQ Laptops, card reader, cd rw, dual layer dvd burner, edr, firewire ports, hard disk drive, intel, intel core 2, intel core 2 duo, intel core 2 duo t5500, Laptop News, mobility radeon x1600, notebooks, rw combo, sd mmc, xd cards

VIA OpenBook is the first to support WiMax/EDVO/HSDPA!

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:07:42 +0000

VIA OpenBook, another laptop introduced during this crazy mini-notebook era, is the first mini-notebook to offer WiMax/EDVO/HSDPA modem embedded. This might be “the” mini-notebook to get. WIth a VIA C7-M ULV processor powering the laptop, the VIA OpenBook also has a 1024×600 display backed by video acceleration and HD video/audio. Laptop Pimp’s Verdict? This laptop is the best we’ve seen so far. Forget Eec PCs, wait for this one to get to the market then BUY IT! The VIA OpenBook mini-note reference design offers unrivaled broadband connectivity options though two internal modules, with the first one featuring WiFi, Bluetooth, and optional AGPS connections and the second one offering a choice of WiMAX, HSDPA, or EV-DO/W-CDMA options. In addition, the VIA OpenBook also comes with three USB 2.0 ports, a VGA port, and audio-in/audio-out jacks as well as a 4-in-1 card reader (SD/SDIO/MMC/MS) and a 2 mega-pixel dual-headed web camera. The VIA OpenBook supports a wide range of operating system environments, including Microsoft Windows Vista Basic, Microsoft Windows XP, and various Linux distributions. The device features up to 2GB DDR2 DRAM and can be equipped with a choice of hard disk drive and solid state storage options. Featuring a 4-cell 2600mA … Continue reading →