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Virtual CD – The Perfect ISO CD/DVD Emulator for your Netbook!

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:40:41 +0000

I have to say that my latest $380 investment on an Eee PC 1000HE netbook is worth a lot more than an iPhone or any other small mini-computer you can buy. Aside from the portability of a netbook, (and the fact that I am currently blogging live from the outdoor lounge chair department at my local Target store) netbooks these days come with no CD drives to cut down on costs and weight. This isn’t actually bad news since you can easily burn your CDs and DVDs using a software like Virtual CD from Germany. The Virtual CD lets you easily burn your CD/DVDs into ISO images, which then can instantly emulated as virtual CD/DVDs. Since my Eee PC comes with a hefty 160GB of harddrive, I can easily store many DVDs, especially if I am on a long travel. Plus, Virtual CD will be faster than any real physical drive at 200X speed. Without a doubt, software like this will let you free yourself from carrying a full-fledged laptop. Try it out yourself here by downloading the trial version here. a bad news, doubt, dvds, emulator, germany, iphone, iso cd, iso images, laptop, Laptop News, Laptop Software, lounge chair, … Continue reading →

The Microsoft Cooling Base

David Allen — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:00:10 +0000

With laptop sales out growing PC’s, it is only natural that more and more accessories coming out for the laptop market and one thing that most laptop need it a cooling stand, this is especially true for people who are using their laptops all day long. This is where the notebook cooling base from Microsoft comes in, it is sleek but still manages to have a built in fan. Features: Sleek, collapsible design folds to reduce the mouse’s size by almost half, giving consumers the comfort of a full-size mouse with the portability of a notebook mouse. Flipping the mouse shut automatically turns the power off to save battery life. Snap-in magnetic micro-transceiver is smaller than a dime and uses a magnet to effortlessly snap into the bottom of the mouse, making packing up easier than ever. Source [Microsoft] a consumers, fan features, Laptop Accessories, laptop cooler, laptop market, laptops, microsoft, notebook cooling, packing, portability

OQO Model 2+ Review

David Allen — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:00:42 +0000

OQO introduce their model 2+ that provides the world’s first PC OLED display and with global 3G capability. The 2+ is powered by a 1.86 GHz Intel Atom Processor, with 2 Gb RAM that offers a great all round performance and portability. Specs: Intel Atom 1.86GHz processor 2GB of RAM OLED touch screen 3G capabilities Prices start at $1,300 and can go as high as $3,000 Source [Slash Gear] a 2gb, atom, ghz intel, oled, OQO UMPC, portability, touch screen

Dell Inspiron Mini 12 Rumors and Review!

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:39:33 +0000

Dell has announced their new Dell Inspiron Mini 12 to be coming out soon. I guess the new Mini 12 will actually not be a “netbook” per say, as its display will be 12″. Still, I am guessing that this will be a great minimized laptop for those on the go. Here’s some obvious features that are terribly great but aren’t that bad either: With a starting weight of only 2.72 lbs.1 and only 0.92 in. thick1, current standard features on the Inspiron Mini 12 include: Windows Vista® Home Basic, built-in webcam, 1GB of RAM and a choice of 60 GB or 80 GB hard drive1, providing ample capacity for mobile applications, content creation and storage. Built-in Bluetooth® and 802.11b/g wireless. A sharp 12.1-inch WXGA display, offering wider viewing angles and exceptional brightness. As far as I can tell, this Dell Inspiron Mini 12 won’t really be “Mini” afterall, it’s just a 12.1″ laptop with minimized features for portability. Here’s some other helpful links: Laptop Magazine has reviewed the Mini 12 at a meeting in San Francisco Michael Dell’s personal sneak peak at Mini 12. a 12" Laptops, ample capacity, angles, bluetooth, dell inspiron, Dell Laptops, gb, helpful links, laptop … Continue reading →

ASUS R50 UMPC Review!

Laptop Pimp — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:54:57 +0000

As many of you have already witnessed the ultra-small Eee PC netbooks, the ASUS R50 is even smaller than a netbook, classified as a “UMPC”. Here’s the specs and details of what’s to come: Btw, this one doesn’t qualify as a netbook or mini-note, but we still like the small size but where’s the keyboard? Taipei, Taiwan, August 28, 2008 – Performance on the move hits new heights with the ASUS R50. Weighing a nominal 520g, with a 5.6″ LCD screen and at about the size of a passport wallet, the R50 is an secure and powerful mini-notebook with priceless portability and communication capabilities (such as WiFi and HSDPA 3.5G). The R50 is loaded with powerful features, fully enabling global communications, travelling and entertainment in any landscape across the world. With a built-in Premier GPS device, real-time navigation has never been so easy. Together with ASUS Photo Navigator, pictures can be documented along the roads travelled. So wherever you venture, the R50 offers the power, portability and performance to meet the demands of living and competing in the global market place. via asus a ASUS Netbooks, communication capabilities, eee pc, enabling global communications, global market place, gps device, hsdpa, keyboard, … Continue reading →