Acer Intros Aspire One Netbooks

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 30, 2009 - 7:12 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.acer.co.uk/acer/news_detail.do?LanguageISOCtxParam=en&s... Acer has introduced its Aspire One netbook line-up. Featuring 10” LCD display and weighting 2.6 lbs (1.18 Kg), these netbooks are equipped with Intel Atom processor, Mobile Intel 945GSE Express Chipset or Mobile Intel 82801GBM chipset, support up to 2 GB DDR, have a 160 GB hard drive, card reader, WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth technology, WiMAX and 3G technologies (optional), 6-cell battery pack that, according to the manufacturer, guarantees up to 7 hours of battery life and come with Windows XP operation system installed. No word on pricing. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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CES 2009: Dell Rolls Out Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 9, 2009 - 2:55 PM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.dell.com Following the trend set by the main laptop manufacturers, Dell has shown its newest Inspiron Mini 10 netbook (mini notebook) product. This netbook is based on Atom X530 processor (1.6 GHz), has 10” display, wireless 802.11n, GPS, 3G connectivity and built-in TV turner. Dell didn’t say how much it will cost or when it will start shipping. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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CES 2009: LG Shows X120 Netbook

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 9, 2009 - 11:49 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: CES 2009: LG Shows X120 Netbook LG has showed X120, a netbook (mini notebook) based on Atom N270 processor (1.6 GHZ), 10.9” display, built-in 1.3 Mpixel webcam and embedded HSPA connectivity (3G communication). X120 weights 4.19 lbs (1.9 Kg) and measures 10.34” (W) x 7.02” (D) x 1.29” (H) (26,4 cm x 17,85 cm x 3,27 cm) with 3-cell battery or 10.34” (W) x 7.02” (D) x 1.49” (H) (26,4 cm x 17,85 cm x 3,78 cm) with 6-cell battery. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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CES 2009: MSI Demos U115 Hybrid Netbook

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 7, 2009 - 11:49 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.msi.com.tw During CES 2009 MSI demo’ed a competitor to the popular ASUS Eee PC, named U115. This netbook (mini-notebook) is based on Menlow mobile platform (Atom series Z5xx processor - the exact model has not been disclosed –, US15W chipset, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth technology), has a 10” display (16:9 ratio), weights only 2.2 lbs (1 Kg) and has both SSD drive (8 GB or 16 GB) and SATA hard drive (120 GB or 160 GB), which can be disabled in order to save battery. Speaking of battery, U115 features a nine-cell battery lasting up to 12 hours (if the SATA hard drive is disabled). The operating system comes installed on the SSD drive (so operating system load is faster compared to a normal SATA drive). U115 also has three USB ports, memory card reader (XD/SD/MMC/MS), embedded 1.3 Mpixel webcam, supports up to 2 GB RAM and measures 10.24” x 7” (26 cm x 18 cm - W x D). No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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CES 2009: MSI Shows Ultra-Slim X320 Notebook

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 7, 2009 - 10:00 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.msi.com.tw During CES 2009 MSI demo’ed an X320 prototype, an ultra-slim notebook (only 0.78” thickness) based on Menlow mobile platform (Atom series Z5xx processor - the exact model has not been disclosed –, US15W chipset, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth technology), 13.4” display (16:9 ratio) and weighting only 2.87 lbs. X320 will feature a four cell battery and according to MSI its battery can last up to 10 hours. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge   click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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CES 2009: New EeePC Generation

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 6, 2009 - 4:30 PM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.asus.com Today during a press conference ASUS showed a video featuring the first notebook from the new EeePC generation, T91, which will have a 8.9” touch-screen display with Tablet PC capability (i.e. you can rotate the screen and write as if you were making notes on a notebook). T91 will be equipped with Atom Z520 processor, will have 1” thickness, will weight 2 lbs and will come with Windows XP Home Edition installed. TV turner and GPS will be optional features. The first T91 prototypes should surface up to CeBIT (early March). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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CES 2009: ASUS Announces Notebook Featuring 512 GB SSD

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 6, 2009 - 3:40 PM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.asus.com ASUS has just announced their S121 notebook, the first product to arrive on the market eqquipped with a 512 GB SSD drive – according to manufacturer twice faster than SSD competitors. This notebook features Atom Z520 processor, weights only 3 lbs, has 12” display, measures 11.8” x 8.3” x 1” (W x D x H) and according to ASUS its battery last 8 hours. According to ASUS S121 will reach the market by the end of this month and should be retailed for USD 1,649. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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ASUS Launches Eee PC 1002HA Netbook

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 2, 2008 - 2:37 PM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=24&l2=164&l3=0&l4=0&a... ASUS has expanded its Eee PC family with the launch of Eee PC 1002HA netbook (a portable notebook). Featuring a brushed aluminium chassis, the 1002HA is very light solution (the product weight only 42,33 oz or 1.2 kg). It features Super Hybrid Engine (SHE), a technology that allows it to reduce processor internal clock according to its usability in order to save power. Below you can see the main features of this new product form ASUS. Processor: Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz). Chipset: Intel 945GSE / ICH7-M. Memory: 1 GB DDR2. Display: 10”. Wireless: 802.11b/g/n. Bluetooth V2.0 Hard disk: 160 GB Webcam: 1.3 Megapixel. USB ports: 3. LAN port: 1. Dimensions: 10 25/64" x 7 1/8" x 1 3/32" (26.4 x 18.1 x 2.76 cm) (W x D x H) Storage cards: 4-in-1 MMC, SD, Memory Stick and MS-PRO flash card slot VGA output. Price: USD 499. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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MSI Launches Gaming Notebooks

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 5, 2008 - 5:53 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.msimobile.com/ MSI has just increased its gaming notebooks line with the launch of GX620 and GX720. Both are based on Intel Centrino 2 platform and below you can see the main specs for these new MSI products. Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Chipset: Intel PM45 Memory: 2 GB DDR2 up to 800 MHz (GX720) / 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 up to 800 MHz (GX620). LCS display: 17” (GX720) / 15.4”(GX620) Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT (512 MB DDR3) HDD: 160 GB/250 GB/320 GB SATA (5,400 rpm) Optical Drive: DVD/ Blu-ray Webcam: 2 Mpixel Card Reader: SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro Network: Gigabit Ethernet and wireless 802.11b/g/n USB ports: three ports (GX720) and two ports (GX620) Other features: one eSATA port, one HDMI output, Bluetooth (optional). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Intel Unveils Centrino 2 Platform

Author: Cássio Lima Date: July 15, 2008 - 8:02 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20080715comp_sm.htm?ii... Intel has just unveiled the fifth generation of its Centrino laptop platform: Centrino 2, formerly known by its codename Montevina. This new platform uses Core 2 Quad and new Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme Mobile processors featuring 45-nm technology, up to 6 MB L2 cache and 1,066 MHz FSB, Intel 45 Express chipset (supporting DDR3 memories) and 802.11n wireless (up to 450 Mbps). On the table below you can see the specs for the new processors and chipsets launched by Intel for Centrino 2 platform. Processor Model Internal Clock FSB L2 Cache TDP Price (1,000 units) Core 2 Extreme X9100 3.06 GHz 1,066 MHz 6 MB 44 W USD 851 Core 2 Duo T9600 2.80 GHz 1,066 MHz 6 MB 35 W USD 530 Core 2 Duo T9400 2.53 GHz 1,066 MHz 6 MB 35 W USD 316 Core 2 Duo P9500 2.53 GHz 1,066 MHz 6 MB 25 W USD 348 Core 2 Duo P8600 2.40 GHz 1,066 MHz 3 MB 25 W USD 241 Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26 GHz 1,066 MHz 3 MB 25 W USD 209   Chipset Price (1,000 units) Mobile Intel GM45 Express USD 43 Mobile Intel PM45 Express USD 39   Wireless Price (1,000 units) Intel WiFi Link 5300 (3x3 AGN MC) USD 29 Intel WiFi Link 5300 (3x3 AGN HMC) USD 30 Intel WiFi Link 5100 (1x2 AGN MC) USD 19 Intel WiFi Link 5100 (1x2 AGN HMC) USD 20 Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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