Forbes is reporting that HP has its laptops to thank for a better than expected quarter. And with developments like the new Touchsmart TX22 on the way, it looks like the comapny will continue the trend.
Forbes says:
Hewlett-Packard’s notebook computer sales rose 21.0% during the fourth quarter while desktop sales slipped 2.0%. The company’s software unit posted 13.0% sales growth.
So it looks like the trend
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Alexander Wolf wonders why anyone wants a new laptop:
[U]nless you covet a new MacBook, you’re not crossing your fingers in hopes of finding a shiny new notebook computer under the tree. Smartphones, netbooks, and digital SLRs, definitely. But laptops? Yawn!
Dan Costa wonders if Netbooks are the new notebooks:
But can the netbook replace the notebook?
MSI Launches EX300
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
ASUS B50 Laptop for Business!
ASUS launches its business laptop, the ASUS B50 with 15.4″ LCD and Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processors T9400/P8600/P8400/P7350/T5850/T5750.
Taipei, Taiwan, August 22, 2008 – In creating the B50A, ASUS has taken every consideration of the business executive’s varied computing needs for power, reliability and mobility into account. The result is the ultimate notebook computer for the business environment, packed with speed, intelligent features, and versatility – the ultimate competitive advantage for the business ex
MSI Wind was revealed, can you reveal those too?
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AVING Special Report on ‘COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2008′) — <Visual News> MSI Notebook Computer revealed its highly-anticipated notebook model ‘Wind’ during Computex 2008.
It is approximately 1Kg for easy transport and ready to roam the web at anytime to acquire any info you need. It is like having a mobile office allowing limitless freedom.
Equipped with a 10 inch monitor for a better sensory enjoyment, The MSI Wind comes with the sele
APC has just launched a Universal Notebook Batteries product line that can auto-sense your laptop’s required voltage and power other gizmos such as iPod and USB peripherals.
APC Universal Notebook Batteries provide your notebook computer with extra runtime from a single external battery pack. These batt
