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The USB Squid Device

David Allen — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:13 +0000

With more devices, requiring access to the USB port things can easily get congested very quickly, but for some laptop and netbook owners the USB ports can be limited one port, which can cause serious issues. That is where the USB Squid comes in very handy, with four ports to use, instead just the one! Here are the specs and features of the interesting USB Squid: You can actually connect the USB ports using these ridges in many different configurations. Maybe you need four vertical ports or four horizontal or the end two free and the middle stacked or maybe a zig zag hub. The choice is yours. Let us see a real squid do that! The USB Squid has a 12″ long cord and is USB2.0 (of course). Priced at $17.99 Source [Think Geek] a squid device, USB, USB Gadgets, usb ports

Cooling fan and USB hub

David Allen — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:26:46 +0000

Laptop coolers do a great job, but powered versions use up a USB port, if these are limited on the computer this can leave you without a spare port. Fortunately, this notebook cooling fan comes with an extra four USB ports, so even if the laptop only has one USB port they will still end up with three spare. Product Features Your laptop can breathe easy with this ultimate notebook cooler. Extends the life and functionality of your laptop Features: 2 ultra-quiet cooling fans (14CFM / 1,500RPM):4-Port USB hubON/OFF Switch for the cooling fans to help you conserve battery power Package includes: Notebook Cooling Fan unit and USB hub19 in. USB cable Dimensions: 12.25 x 9.5 x 0.75 in. (31 x 24 x 1.9 cm) Technical Details Model: POTHXXNBFAN2 Priced at $15.18 Source [Amazon] a cooler, fans, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Chargers, laptop cooler, Laptop Mat, Laptop Mounts, laptop stand, stand, USB, USB Gadgets, usb ports, usb powered

The Lenovo Ideapad S12

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:45:00 +0000

This is a twelve inch mini laptop, its looks nice with a glossy casing and is being placed in the market place at the same level as the Samsung NC20. But when compared there is little to choose from with regards to which is the better model, when it comes to size, performance, battery life, weight and display there is little to choose between the two. When it comes to price, it would seem that there is only around $50 difference! Available on Amazon for $449.99 Specs: CPU 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 RAM Included 1GB RAM Upgradable Hard Drive Size 160GB Hard Drive Speed 5,400rpm Hard Drive Type SATA Hard Drive Optical Drive Type Optical Drive Speed Display Size 12.1 Native Resolution 1280 x 800 Graphics Card Intel GMA 950 Video Memory Wi-Fi 802.11b/g Bluetooth Mobile Broadband 6-cell battery Operating System MS Windows XP Home Ports (excluding USB) Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA USB Ports 3 Card Slots / Readers 4-1 card reader; Express Card/34 Warranty/Support Size 11.5 x 9.0 x 1.4 inches Weight 3.4 pounds Available on Amazon for $449.99 Source [Portable Monkey] a 12" Laptops, 12" Laptops, battery life, Business Laptops, card reader, card slots, casing, cell battery, Good … Continue reading →

Review of the Dell Adamo

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

It has taken a while but finally the details are out on the new Dell Adamo and pretty impressive they are too. Although as with all Dell computers there are plenty of options that can really hike up the price to a level that you may not be expecting, so it’s wise to be careful when clicking away at all of those lovely extras. Product Specifications: Intel® Core 2 Duo processors with Intel® Centrino ® technology DDR3 system memory 13.4-inch 16:9 HD display Draft-Wireless N High-performance solid state drives standard Bluetooth 2.1 Mobile Broadband* option Up to 5+ hours of battery life (preliminary)*** Two USB ports, 1 USB/eSATA combo port, Display Port, RJ-45 port Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-bit Choices will include: External storage option with 250GB** or 500GB** external hard drive. External DVD+/-RW or Blu-ray disc drive. 8GB** USB drive. Connectors and cables including Display Port to HDMI, DVI, and VGA. Adamo Premium Service (US Only): 24/7 access to Dell’s best trained technicians Consistent communication with a dedicated personal team Source [Tech Fresh] a 13.3" Laptops, 8gb usb drive, blu ray disc, dell computers, Dell Laptops, disc drive, genuine windows … Continue reading →

Review of the Kogan Agora

David Allen — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:00:39 +0000

This computer is not ready for launch yet, but has been in the pipeline for some time now, this means that it must be close to being launched, so in the mean time we are going to have wait, but fortunately, there are some specs available. Specs: Three cell battery 1GB of RAM 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU A 160 GB hard drive A 10.2 inch 1024 x 600 pixel display A 1.3MP camera 4-in-1 flash card reader Three USB ports Space for a SIM card Priced at Base model $321 or $353 with a 6 cell battery, Bluetooth and 2GB of RAM Source [Liliputing] a 10.2" Netbooks, 2gb, base model, bluetooth, cell battery, flash card reader, intel, kogan, Kogan Laptops, sim card, usb ports

Review of the Dell super rugged laptop

David Allen — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:00:46 +0000

Dell have made a few upgrades to the latitude range of laptops, the new version is the XFR has been armoured with what they are calling ballistic armour. It has been said that this machine can withstand the effects of hurricanes and even desert storm. Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo processor 256MB NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160m GPU A 14.1-inch WXGA display with anti-reflective surface Up to 8GB of memory Three USB ports FireWire connectors An eSATA port An Express Card slot A multi-media card reader Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity Source [Tech Fresh] a 14" Laptops, armour, bluetooth, Dell Laptops, desert storm, express card slot, intel core 2 duo, intel core 2 duo processor, latitude, multi media card, multi media card reader, nvidia, usb ports

Pansonic get tough in Hanover

David Allen — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:00:36 +0000

The CeBIT 2009 has been a great success for some manufacturers while other like Asus appeared not to make use of their time there, for some reason this happens sometimes. However, Panasonic used this time to official launch show off the new ToughBook CF W8, this time it is strong but light if that that makes any sense at all. Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 driving the CF-W8 Ultra-Low-Voltage dual core part 1.2GHz and boasting 3MB of Level 2 cache 800MHz FSB 3GB of RAM 32-bit operating systems 120GB hard disk taking care of storage Housed in a shock resistant caddy. Three USB ports An Ethernet port Modem socket DVD writer Headphone and microphone socket PC Card slot Express Card SD Card slot D-Sub port Source [Aving] a cebit, hanover, hard disk, headphone, microphone, modem socket, operating systems, panasonic, Panasonic Laptops, pc card slot, sd card slot, Tough Laptops, toughbook cf, usb ports

Gigabyte launch convertible tablet

David Allen — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:36:02 +0000

The computer maker Gigabyte has launched three laptops this week at the CeBIT show, quite amazing considering that these are the firms first venture into this market. Because these are new releases, there is not a great deal of information around at the moment, but as soon as there is, we will be conducting a full review. Specs: Display has a soft touch screen Touchpad has mouse buttons to the left and right The screen is glossy and reflects glare Access panels for replacing or upgrading RAM, the hard drive, and Wi-Fi module The 3 hour, 4 cell battery hangs out on the bottom of the laptop. Express Card slot Three USB ports A VGA output SD card slot Swivel touch screen display. No details on price Source [Liliputing] a cebit, computer maker, gigabyte, Gigabyte Laptops, laptop express card slot, mouse buttons, sd card slot, touch screen, Touchscreen Laptops, usb ports

Review of the Gigabyte Thin Note M1024

David Allen — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:00:10 +0000

The CEBIT 2009 has a lot to answer for these days with so much coming out of there it is difficult to decide where these products are going. But sometimes it is easy to spot a winner like this Gigabyte Thin Note M1024, which is a thin laptop that weighs just under two pounds, yet has been packed full of features, although some work could be done on the hard drive. Specs: 1GB of RAM 60GB or 80GB of storage Intel’s 945GSE video chipset Bluetooth 2.1 Wi-Fi 3.5G WWAN connectivity. Two USB ports Memory card slot Audio in/out Weight is just 890g Standard 6-cell 3,400mAh battery Source [Tech Fresh] a 10" Netbooks, bluetooth, cebit, connectivity, Gigabyte Laptops, hard drive, intel, memory card slot, storage, usb ports

Review of the MSI X320

David Allen — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:00:37 +0000

When you look at this from the side with the lid closed down, it really does look like a MacBook Air, but of course there are going to be some subtle changes like this is not an Apple machine. However, it does have a 13.4 inch widescreen display, is powered by an Atom processor from Intel and weighs around 2.9 pounds. They have managed to slip in three USB ports, a card reader and naturally Ethernet too, but the coolest thing about this machine is the price, it has been estimated that the price is going to be between $799 and $999. Source [Geeky Gadgets] a 13.3" Laptops, apple, atom, card reader, intel, msi, MSI Netbooks, subtle changes, usb ports, widescreen display

Archos 10 Mini Laptop Review

David Allen — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:00:54 +0000

It was not all that long ago when the company launched the Archos 10, but already there is a replacement waiting in the wings to take over from it, the Archos 10s has most of the features that were in the predecessor with the exception of a 3.5g modem for mobile broadband. Archos 10 has the following standard netbook features: 10.2-inch screen Intel Atom 1.6 Ghz 1GB RAM 160GB HDD Windows XP Os Wi-Fi Webcam 3 USB ports 3-cell battery Pricing not yet announced Source [Liliputing] a 10" Netbooks, 10s, archos, Archos Netbooks, atom, cell battery, intel, mobile broadband, modem, predecessor, usb ports, windows xp

Review of the new Medion 10.1” mini laptop

David Allen — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:00:16 +0000

This device is going to be hitting the market sometime during next month; this will mean that the new machine will getting a good airing in south Korea before anywhere else. Unfortunately, this means that there is not too much information about the Medion mini laptop. Specs: 16:9 aspect ratio displays 1 GB RAM decent-sized hard drive but should be 120GB or 160GB an Intel Atom N270/N280 processor Wi-Fi connectivity USB ports S-Video a multi-memory card reader functions Source [Ubergizmo] a aspect ratio, atom, hard drive, Laptop Specs, Medion Laptops, memory card reader, south korea, usb ports

Review of the newly announced Endeavor Mini

David Allen — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:00:42 +0000

This netbook was first released in November of last year but this was a machine that came out in black, but this is the evolved edition and naturally, this is going to be in white as it is. This cool looking machine is only available in Japan; will it ever leave their shores? That is anyone’s guess! Features: Atom N270 processor (1.6Ghz) 1GB RAM 160 GB HDD Ethernet Wi-Fi Bluetooth Three USB ports Multicard reader One-Seg digital TV tuner Windows XP 10.2-inch LCD screen with 1,024×600 resolution Priced at $480 Source [Crunch Gear] a 10" Netbooks, atom, digital tv, Endeavor Netbooks, endeavour, gb hdd, inch lcd screen, japan, multicard, netbook, one seg, tv tuner, usb ports, wi fi, windows xp

The Alien has landed

David Allen — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:00:33 +0000

Alienware computers appeal to a certain user, these are machines that you either love or hate. The Alienware M17 is just as impressive as all of the other computers that they have brought out, yet this is in its own way different too. Maybe it is because Alienware now come under the umbrella of Dell, but these heavy laptops are not to underestimated. The M17 has a seventeen inch display and comes with a thick rubberised casing, which has become a trademark of the Alienware computer. Intel Core 2 Duo processor 3 gigabytes of RAM A 160-GB hard drive Dual ATI Mobility Radeon HD graphics cards, each with 512 megabytes of video memory DVD burner (a Blu-ray option is available) A memory card reader A PC-Express card slot FireWire Three USB ports A Gigabit Ethernet port Analogy and digital audio connections 2-megapixel Webcam Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi HDMI port Starting price $1,399 Source [Chron] a 17" Laptops, alienware computer, alienware computers, Alienware Laptops, blu ray, digital audio connections, gigabytes, intel core 2 duo processor, megabytes, pc express card slot, usb ports

Another Asus Netbook

David Allen — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:00:05 +0000

It sometimes gets to the point that where there are just too many computers in a range and Asus could be guilty of doing this, however their latest version the 1002HA is actually worth looking at as it is one of the better Asus machines. It has an 8.9 inch screen, Atom 1.6 GHz Processor, 1 Gb RAM, a handy three USB ports and SD slot. They have put Windows XP in this as the operating system, but you can’t have everything can you? Priced at $500 Source [Wired] a 8.9" Netbooks, ASUS Netbooks, atom, netbook, operating system, usb ports, windows xp

The eMachine eMD620-5133

David Allen — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:00:14 +0000

This is cool laptop that is light, slim and runs on Vista home basic, it has some nice features for a 14.1 inch display model, such as silver flashes along the front edge. There are only two USB ports, which is slightly disappointing, but what can you do. Features: This desktop features 2GB of DDR2 system memory enough to handle everyday computing needs. DDR2 is slightly faster than DDR, the previous standard in system memory. AMD employs HyperTransport technology, which works like a fully integrated front side bus that increases bandwidth, reduces bottlenecks and enables processors to work more efficiently. The end result is better performance. Processors search for the same data over and over. L2 caches keep this data neat, organized, and nearby so it can be retrieved more quickly. This 512KB L2 cache gives the processor a little boost. Priced at $430 Source [Cheap Laptops] a 14" Laptops, cheap laptops, emachine, eMachines Laptops, front side bus, laptop, usb ports

Archos launch Netbook

David Allen — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:00:35 +0000

Archos are more known for producing portable media players, but the Archos 10 is a venture into the netbook market which is not that far removed from media players in fact the edge that Archos have over other netbook makers is the entertainment packages that they offer. This works out with a deal for every purchase of these netbooks all users will get four hundred free music downloads through eMusic as well as free $50 voucher which can go towards purchasing film downloads. Features include Three USB ports 160GB hard drive 1.3-megapixel webcam Media card reader 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 processor 1GB of memory Prices from $399 Source [PC Mag] a 10" Netbooks, archos, atom, entertainment packages, free music downloads, Netbook Reviews, Netbook Reviews, portable media players, usb ports

HP set to dazzle with the HDX

David Allen — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:00:10 +0000

HP have come a long way in recent years there kit is shiny and well worth a look, couple this with their prices which are not too bad for the type of machines that they are producing at the moment, with high gloss finishes. Features of the MPN FT210EA: Manufacturer’s Description HDX16-1005EA Premium Price at Launch $974 Features Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8400 processor / NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT 512MB VRAM Colour Black Dedicated/Shared Graphics Memory Dedicated Dimensions 378.5 x 33.2 x 335 Display Resolution 1920 x 1200 Drive Speed 5400 Graphics Memory (Mb) 512 HDD Capacity (GB) 320 Installed RAM (GB) 4 No. of USB Ports 4 Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Optical Storage Dual-Format DVD/Blu-Ray Processor Speed (MHz) 2.26 RAM Type DDR2 Weight (kg) 3.35 Built-in devices Webcam / Intel® WiFi Link 5100 / Integrated finger print reader Laptop Form Factor Laptop No of Processing Cores 2 Notebooks & Tablet PCs Display Size 16 Pointing Device TP Type of Battery Required Lithium-Ion Source [Tech Radar] a 16.4" Laptops, HP Laptops, lithium, optical storage, processor intel, processor speed, system windows, usb ports

Charge in one go

David Allen — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:44 +0000

Callpod have just released the Chargepod V2, this will be able to charge up a Laptop, Mac and four other gadgets all at the same time, there are also three handy USB ports, which would handle all of those devices like cameras, iPods and phones. This is great device, especially for all of those devices that need to be charged up very quickly and without using up all of the electrical sockets. This can be very handy especially in hotels where they have only one electrical socket. Source [Dvice] a cameras, chargepod, electrical socket, electrical sockets, gadgets, ipods, laptop, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, USB, usb ports

Macbook rival measures up

David Allen — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:00:49 +0000

This is the MSI X320; it has a 13.4 inch display, is powered by an Intel Atom processor and weighs in at just 2.9 pounds. Unlike many other netbooks, this one has three USB ports, a card reader and an Ethernet port; unfortunately, that is where the information ends. Prices expected to be between $800 and $1000. Source [Geeky Gadgets] [Gallery] a 10" Netbooks, atom, card reader, gadgets, intel, msi, Netbook Reviews, Netbook Reviews, usb ports

The Medion Akoya P8610

David Allen — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:00:43 +0000

The Medion has been around for some time now, they use to be responsible for some of the most basic equipment around, but recently they have been coming out with some highly technical gear, which looks top notch too. This is the Akoya P8610 it has a massive 18.4 screen, but still manages to cram in 1680 x 945 pixels into that space and with a true 16:9 aspect ratio. For some of the more technical parts here is what is inside, Nvidia GeForce 9600M GS graphics, 2GHz Core 2 Duo T5800 CPU, 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, 802.11n Wi-Fi, three USB ports, and a 1.3-megapixel webcam. Priced at around $600 Source [Crave] [Gallery] a 18.4" Laptops, aspect ratio, geforce, hard drive, medion akoya, Medion Laptops, megapixel, nvidia, top notch, usb ports

The Wheel USB hub

David Allen — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:00:46 +0000

This is ideal for laptops as a USB port is always going to be an essential piece of kit; this is the port of ports too. It is a wheel hub that transfers data at a rate of up to 480 Mbps. This is very important for the owners of newer laptops, small netbooks as these tend to have only one or two USB ports, and even then, they are in awkward places, which make it difficult to use a lot of the equipment that uses these ports today. Priced at $8 Source [Coolest Gadgets] [Gallery] a gadgets, Laptop Accessories, laptops, mbps, Netbook Reviews, USB, usb port, usb ports, wheel, wheel hub

New Asus is cool, but battery is not so hot

David Allen — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:00:12 +0000

As you would expect from Asus this is a cheap alternative for anyone wanting to enter the marketplace but without having to fork out too much cash at one time. On the face of it, this is an update of the 1000H, which is fine. What is not fine is the fact that it only has a two cell battery. Features: CPU 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 RAM Included 1GB RAM Upgradable To 1 GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Hard Drive Speed 5,400rpm Hard Drive Type SATA Hard Drive Optical Drive Type Optical Drive Speed Display Size (inches) 10 Native Resolution 1024×600 Graphics Card Intel 945GSE Express/64MB Video Memory 64MB Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0 Mobile Broadband Operating System MS Windows XP Home Ports (excluding USB) Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA USB Ports 3 Card Slot(s) 4-1 card reader Warranty/Support One-year / 24/7 toll free phone Size 10.4 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches Weight 2.6 pounds Priced at $499 Source [Laptop Mag] [Gallery] a 10" Netbooks, ASUS Netbooks, cell battery, graphics card, hard drive speed, microphone, operating system, optical drive, speed display, usb ports, windows xp home

NEC launches new LaVie

David Allen — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:00:01 +0000

However, for anyone interested in this laptop it is a long way to Japan to pick it up. It comes in four great colours too, Pink, White, Black and Red. Features: A 15.4-Inch LCD screen with 1280×800 resolution, an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.40GHz), 4GB of memory, 320GB of HDD, an Intel GM45 Express chipset, four USB ports, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, HDMI output, Felica Port, Multi-Card Reader, and NEC’s NX Pad Priced at $900 Source [Akihbara News] [Gallery] a colours, inch lcd screen, intel core 2 duo, japan, lavie, nec, NEC Laptops, news gallery, usb ports

eMachines eMD620-5777 Review and Specs

andrew — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:45:15 +0000

eMachines have always been the low-cost alternative. But now with netbooks flooding the market, eMachines needs to step up its game. So, the company is releasing a full sized laptop for less than $400. Is the eMD620 woth it? Let’s see. As a Best Buy exclusive, this notebook is subpar. An Athlon 2650e with 1.6 GHz won’t get you very far in the office of on the net and the low 1 GB of RAM will surely lead to slowdown within a year. Plus, the little thing us pretty ugly, sports low battery life and only has two USB ports. Overall you are looking at a bad netbook with the only advantage being a bigger screen. Why not go buy a real netbook insted? There is no reaosn for this laptop to exist. Boo. Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Processor: AMD Athlon 2650e Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz RAM: 1 GB Weight: 5.3 lbs. Display Size: 14.1 inches Graphics: ATI Radeon X1200 Storage Capacity: 160 GB Networking Options: 802.11 b/g Primary Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW/+R a 14" Laptops, 3 lbs, Acer Laptops, amd, battery life, best buy, emachines, laptop, Laptop Reviews, Laptop Specs, low battery, microsoft windows vista, microsoft windows vista home … Continue reading →

Arbella Laptop Cool Table Review

andrew — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:08:22 +0000

When it comes to laptop accessories, the standard mice and bags are all to common. But the Arbella Laptop Cool Table might help reinvent the laptop-couch-potato’s’ habits. There are a number of plastic-slab tables out there, but none quite like this one. And as any Laptop Pimp will know, a hot laptop on the “important area” can;t be good for the “troops.” Overall, the Laptop Cool Table is really simple. Two USB powered fans frun on the bottom of the table to keep your lap and laptop cool. This is great for new powerful laptops or older laptops with cooling problems. So if heating is a problem, this might be a solution. Now, I didn’t get a hands on trial of the Laptop Cool Table, so I can’t speak for its design or quality. But, I can see that it’s a good idea. One downside may be the table’s need to take up one of your USB ports. But, you don’t need another wall socket to plug it in, so there is a trade off there. Other than that one possible downside, the Laptop Cool Table seems like a smart solution to the hot balls problem. The table’s “specs:” Size: … Continue reading →

WiFi HAVA Titanium HDTV Device for your Laptop lets you Watch HDTV anywhere!

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:48:01 +0000

With all the HDTV you are watching, you can take your TV with you when you connect a HAVA Titanium HDTV device, which will stream live HDTV to your laptop/computer via a WiFi conneciton. Even when you are away from home, you can stream your own HDTV to your computer via WiFi via internet so you won’t be paying for Hotel TV, just need some kind of WiFi connection wherever you go. Lets you wirelessly stream television content via your home network and watch from anywhere with a broadband internet connection Automatically adjusts video encoding for smooth video, no matter the network activity Functions as a PVR, letting you record, pause, and rewind live television Two USB ports allows you to add an external hard drive and upgrade the wireless capability from 802.11g to 802.11n Backed by a 1-year warranty Buy HAVA Titanium HDTV via Amazon HERE a amazon, broadband internet connection, external hard drive, hdtv, hotel tv, Laptop Accessories, laptop computer, Laptop News, live television, pvr, television content, titanium, usb ports, video encoding, warranty, wireless capability

Mouse Computer – A new 10-inch Netbook!

Laptop Pimp — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:11:08 +0000

Here’s another netbook from Mouse Computer. I haven’t heard of Mouse Computer before, I think it’s a Japanese company that sells laptops only in Japan. Anyways, it looks like a carbon-copy of the ASUS Eee PC. Mouse Computer just informed us of the October release of their new Netbook. The G1000 will feature 10.2-Inch LCD screen with WSVGA resolution (1024×600), an Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz), 1GB of RAM, 160GB of SATA HDD, multi card reader (SD / Memorystick / MemoryStick Pro / Multimedia Card), Wi-Fi b/g, three USB ports, and a 1.3Mpix Webcamera. It comes with a 6 cell battery, weighs 1.4kg, measures 259x180x35mm and runs on Windows XP Home Edition SP3. We don’t have a price at the moment, but we expect the same price as currently released Netbooks. via akihabaranews a 10.2" Netbooks, asus eee pc, atom, carbon copy, card reader, cell battery, g1000, inch lcd screen, japanese company, Laptop News, Laptop Rumors, Laptop Specs, laptops, memorystick pro, mouse computer, multimedia card, netbook, Netbook Reviews, Netbook Reviews, pc mouse, pro multimedia, usb ports, windows xp, windows xp home, windows xp home edition

HiVision $98 Linux Mini-Laptop!

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:23:40 +0000

Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a video of China’s HiVision $98 Linux Mini-laptop equipped with a MIPS processor, 1GB flash drive, and some more basic features. I do like this small Linux system as it’s versatile for doing a lot for less. Of course, having a Google Chrome Browser on these mini-laptops would be extra special. HiVision makes the worlds cheapest Linux laptop at $98 using a new cheaper MIPS based processor (perhaps the Longsoon or the Ingenic), WiFi, 1GB flash storage, it runs Linux, has 3 USB ports, Ethernet, SDHC card reader, audio in and out, voice-chat, skype, multi-tabbed Firefox browser support and Abiword for word processing. Automatic and secure online software updates. Their current model is running a smooth and pretty snappy Linux user interface. In this video, I got to borrow a review sample of the laptop overnight, and I try to show you all the browser and other software interfaces in this extended video review of this cheap MIPS based laptop. Embedded is the way that I hope that most cheap laptops are going to be based on in the near future, Google will … Continue reading →

Samsung X360 is a MacBook Competitor!

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:54:36 +0000

Check out the latest Samsung X360, which will never be here in the U.S. but looks as slim as a MacBook. Berlin, Germany, August 29, 2008 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a market leader in consumer electronics and world leader in IT technology, today lifted the lid on the most innovative addition to its ever expanding notebook range – the ultra-lightweight Samsung X360. Capable of meeting the extreme performance and connectivity needs of the new aristocrats of the mobile world, the X360 sets a completely new standard in mobile computing – offering a comprehensive set of features unlike anything of its kind on the market. Even though it is the lightest notebook in its 13.3 inch class, weighing a miniscule 1.27 kg*, the Samsung X360 incorporates all of the extensive functionality demanded by ultra mobile and results-driven professionals. Unlike the claims of some other “light” notebooks, the X360 is fully featured without compromise, including 3 USB ports, a built-in HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connection, a 34mm express card slot and VGA output. For fast and easy transfer of documents, images, video or music it incorporates a highly flexible 7 in 1 memory card reader, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR* (Enhanced Data Rate) … Continue reading →

Dell’s new Mini-Laptop Inspiron 910 will come with a choice of Ubuntu Linux!

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:05:07 +0000

Dell’s new Inspiron 910, the first ever mini-notebook by Dell, will have an option to have Ubuntu Linux installed from factory. FYI, Ubuntu is a free operating system based on Linux. It’s not the easiest Linux to install (well most Linux are pretty damn hard to install) but since Ubuntu comes installed in the new Dell, we think it’s a better deal than Windows or a Mac. Of course, Dell never has sold Linux-equipped PCs in the past but they are starting to change along with everyone else in this world. We hope that one day, we would never have to even know what “Windows” is and that enough Linux systems will be available for every laptop. At least finally, I might buy a Dell again, simply because they provide an option for “Window-lessness”. There’s a lot to like about the Inspiron 910 – the 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU is a beaut, it comes fitted with 512MB or 1GB or memory, has a sweet looking 8.9″ WLED screen running at 1024 x 600, three USB ports, a LAN port, decent audio and storage options ranging from 4GB to 16GB (4GB feels a little on the tight side to me, I think I’d … Continue reading →

Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Netbook, Mini-notebook, or Mini-laptop is it?

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:48:57 +0000

Lenovo is introducting its own line of mini-laptops, the Lenovo IdeaPad S10. Check out the specs: The 10-inch 1024 x 600-pixel (WSVGA) resolution screen also looks extremely promising and is LED backlit for power saving. The speakers lining the front of the system also give it a different look and will hopefully blast out some decent sound as they aren’t buried on the bottom. Lenovo has seemed to work in all the important ports. The netbook includes Bluetooth connectivity, 802.11b/g , and an ExpressCard for popping in a mobile broadband card. It also sports a LAN connection and VGA-out. It has a 1.3-megapixel webcam, two USB ports, mic and headphone jacks, and a 4-in-1 card reader. I am hesitant about only 2 USB ports. via engadget – laptopmag a 802 11b, card reader, decent sound, expresscard, headphone jacks, lan connection, Laptop News, laptopmag, laptops, lenovo, Lenovo Laptops, mic, mini laptop, mini notebook, resolution screen, speakers, usb ports, webcam

Belkin Laptop Cooler!

Laptop Pimp — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:12:50 +0000

Belkin is coming out with another really cool Laptop Cooler. I currently use an el-cheapo from Target but this one does look a little more promising. Belkin International, Inc., announces four new products to round out its laptop accessories offering. Belkin’s new CushTop Hideaway protects your lap from a hot computer and conveniently stores your laptop when you are finished. The Laptop Cooling Hub keeps your laptop cool and gives you four extra USB ports to connect devices like an external hard drive, mouse, and webcam. With an adjustable-height mechanism and a wider footprint, the Cooling Lounge makes for a more comfortable computing experience on your lap. The simple design of the CoolStrip lifts your laptop, allowing it to breathe while also managing your power cord. via gizmodo – notcot a belkin, comfortable computing, el cheapo, external hard drive, hideaway, hot computer, hub, Laptop Accessories, laptop cooler, laptop cooler, laptop cooling, Laptop Mat, notcot, power cord, target, usb ports, webcam

The Aspire One Mini-notebook!

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:44:44 +0000

Is it me or is the world just going crazy on these mini-notebooks? Here’s Acer Aspire One Mini-notebook that should be ready to buy reaaaal soon. The initial Aspire One 2.17-pound mini-laptop model is based on the Atom N270 CPU at 1.6GHz and the Intel 82945GMS chipset. The system has 512MB of main memory, and an 8GB solid state drive. The 8.9″ display has a resolution of 1024-by-600 pixels and LED backlight. Other features include a built-in web camera, 95% full size keyboard, touchpad, 802.11b/g wireless module, Ethernet LAN port, three USB ports, a VGA output, 5-in-1 media card reader, and SD card slot. The Acer Aspire One is powered by a 3-cell battery and runs a highly modified Acer Linux operating system. The mini-laptop is expected to cost around $400 in the United States, but there is no information on its availability date. [via laptoping - notebookreview] a 802 11b, Acer Laptops, atom, availability date, card reader, cell battery, keyboard touchpad, lan port, laptop model, main memory, mini laptop, mini notebook, mini notebooks, notebookreview, sd card slot, size keyboard, solid state drive, usb ports, vga output, web camera