Razer Unveils the Next Generation of the Blade Gaming Laptop

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 3, 2012 - 8:47 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.razerzone.com/press/detail/press-releases/the-beauty-is-now... Razer has unveiled the next generation of its Razer Blade gaming laptop. The new Razer Blade has a better thermal system compared to the original Razer Blade. The new Razer Blade is a 17.3” (1920x1080) gaming laptop that features a third generation Intel Core i7 processor, 8 GB of DDR3-1600 memory, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 M GPU with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 video memory, a 500 GB hard disk drive, a 64 GB SATA-600 SSD drive for cache acceleration, a built-in HD webcam, three USB 3.0 ports, wireless network (802.11a/g/n), and Bluetooth 4.0. It is 16.81” (width) x 10.9” (depth) x 0.88” (height), and weighs 6.6 lbs. The Switchblade User Interface (UI), located next to the Blade’s full-size keyboard, was designed by Razer from the ground up to enhance gaming experiences and provide more control at the gamer’s fingertips. The Switchblade features 10 adaptive tactile keys and a multi-touch LCD panel that can also display in-game information. The new Razer Blade will be available for pre-order for USD 2,499 on Sept. 2 and will begin shipping to consumers in North America on Sept. 30, 2012. click to enlarge   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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Samsung Introduces Notebooks with Detachable Keyboard

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 30, 2012 - 9:22 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.samsung.com/us/news/20236 Samsung has just announced its Series 5 and Series 7 Slate notebooks. Additionally, Samsung today announced a new touchscreen version of its popular 13” Series 5 ULTRA laptop. Both the Series 5 and Series 7 Slates feature an 11.6” display. The Series 7 display is 1920x1080 resolution; the Series 5 has a 1366x768 resolution. The Series 5 ULTRA features a 1366x768 resolution display with Samsung’s SuperBright Technology (300 nits). The Samsung Series 7 Slate was designed with power users in mind. With an Intel Core i5 processor, 4 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD, it satisfies the needs of even the most demanding users. The Series 5 Slate is also a powerful device, designed with the everyday user in mind. With an Intel two-watt processor, 2 GB of RAM and a 64 GB SSD, this device keeps you connected to work and play from everywhere. For users looking for a traditional notebook, the touchscreen Series 5 ULTRA laptop offers powerful components including a third generation Intel Core i3 or i5 processor, 4 GB of RAM, and a 500 GB hard drive with 24 GB of ExpressCache. ExpressCache results in faster boot-up and start times for frequently used programs. The Series 5 and Series 7 Slates, as well as the touchscreen Series 5 ULTRA, will be available beginning October 26, 2012. The suggested price for the Series 7 Slate is USD 1,199. The Series 5 Slate will be available both with the keyboard dock, for a suggested price of USD 749, or without, for USD 649. The suggested price for the new Series 5 ULTRA will range from USD 799 to USD 849. 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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HP Unveils Hybrid Notebook and Ultrabooks

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 30, 2012 - 9:18 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hp-news/press-release.html?id=1287704 Today, HP announced three notebooks featuring touchscreen displays: the HP ENVY x2, the HP SpectreXT TouchSmart Ultrabook, and the HP ENVY TouchSmart Ultrabook 4. The HP ENVY x2 solves the “Do I bring my notebook or tablet?” dilemma. Users get the power of a notebook and the freedom of a tablet in one stylish, lightweight device. The HP ENVY x2 has a detachable, 11.6” touchscreen display that becomes a full tablet when separated from the keyboard via a seamless magnetic latch. It uses solid state memory for improved reliability and faster startup times, and it comes with an HD webcam on the front and an 8-megapixel camera on the back. click to enlarge The HP SpectreXT TouchSmart ultrabook features a 15.6” touchscreen display, measures 17.9 mm thin and weighs 4.77 pounds. It is HP’s first ultrabook with Intel Thunderbolt technology. The SpectreXT TouchSmart is equipped with the latest Intel Core processors, an mSATA solid-state drive with Intel Rapid Start, Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Anti-Theft Technology, Intel Smart Response, Intel Smart Connect technologies, and a full array of ports, including Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 and HDMI. click to enlarge The HP ENVY TouchSmart Ultrabook 4 offers a 14” touchscreen display, measures 23 mm thick and weighs 4.77 pounds. It also has a backlit keyboard, up to 8 hours of battery life, an optional AMD graphics card with 2 GB of graphics memory, and the same Intel technologies available on the HP SpectreXT TouchSmart Ultrabook. click to enlarge The HP ENVY x2 is expected to be available in the United States for the holidays. Pricing will be available at a later date. The HP SpectreXT TouchSmart Ultrabook is expected to be available in the United States in December with a starting price of USD 1,399.99. The HP ENVY TouchSmart Ultrabook 4 is expected to be available in the United States for the holidays. Pricing will be available at a later date. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Acer Introduces the TravelMate P243 Notebook

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 14, 2012 - 8:38 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/press/2012/42218 Today, Acer introduced the new TravelMate P243 notebook for U.S. customers. The product is equipped with a third-generation Intel Core i5 CPU with Intel Turbo Boost technology, comes with 4 GB of DDR3 memory (upgradeable to 8 GB), a 14” LCD display (1366x768) with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 500 GB SATA hard disk drive, a DVD writer, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, and a 6-cell battery. When booting up the system, the TravelMate P243 utilizes the multi-level Acer ProShield Security with BioProtection Fingerprint solution, preventing unauthorized access while safeguarding the notebook’s valuable assets and data integrity with one swipe of a finger. Acer ProShield features pre-boot authentication (PBA) and protects the notebook from the BIOS level all the way to the application level. It allows creating a Personal Secure Drive (PSD) to seamlessly storing and encrypting all critical files, ensuring that if the notebook is lost or stolen, the data cannot be accessed. Unwanted files or folders can be permanently removed beyond recovery thanks to the File Shredder utility. Finally, it offers the automated solution to managing IT assets remotely. Prices for the TravelMate P243 begin at USD 699.99. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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MSI G Series Gaming Laptops with NVIDIA GTX 680M Now Available in the U.S.

Author: Cássio Lima Date: July 25, 2012 - 9:25 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.msimobile.com/ MSI has updated its GT70 and GT60 laptops with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M, the fastest mobile GPU to date. Both the GT70 and GT60 are currently available at Amazon, NewEgg, Tiger Direct, Best Buy, J&R and B&H. In the table below we summarize the main specs for these new laptops. Model GT70 0NE-276US GT60 0NE-220US Processor Intel Core i7-3610QM Intel Core i7-3610QM Display 17.3” (1920x1080, 16:9) 15.6” (1920x1080, 16:9) GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 M (4 GB GDDR5) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 M (4 GB GDDR5) Memory 16 GB DDR3-1600 12 GB DDR3-1600 Storage 128 GB SSD + 128 GB SSD RAID + 750 GB (7,200 rpm) 750 GB (7,200 rpm) Optical Drive Blu-ray Disc Burner DVD Super Multi LAN Killer Game Networking Killer Game Networking Wireless 802.11 b/g/n with Bluetooth 802.11 b/g/n with Bluetooth Card Reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC/XD/MSPRO/MS/MMC) (SD/SDHC/SDXC/XD/MSPRO/MS/MMC) USB USB 3.0 x3, USB 2.0 x2 USB 3.0 x3, USB 2.0 x1 eSATA Yes Yes HDMI HDMI 1.4 HDMI 1.4 Audio THX TruStudio PRO THX TruStudio PRO Speaker Dynaudio Tech (Speakers x2 + Subwoofer x1) Dynaudio Tech (Speakers x2 + Subwoofer x1) Keyboard SteelSeries programmable Backlit SteelSeries programmable Backlit Battery 9-cell 9-cell Suggested Price USD 2,599.99 USD 1,899.99 Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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MSI Announces GT780DX Gaming Notebook

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 21, 2011 - 10:52 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.msi.com/news-media/news/1329.html The GT780DX is the newest gaming notebook from MSI featuring a second generation Core i7 processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture, a DirectX 11 NVIDIA discrete video card, a top-notch Dynaudio sound and a keyboard made in collaboration with SteelSeries. Spec-wise, the MSI GT780DX has a 17.3” Full HD (1920x1080), a quad-core Core i7 processor, up to 32 GB of DDR3 memory, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570M discrete video card (3 GB of GDDR5), a 720 GB/500 GB hard drive plus an Intel 120 GB SSD or two 720 GB/500 GB hard drives, a DVD or Blu-ray drive, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth v3.0 + HS, a Gigabit Ethernet port, an HD webcam, a 5-in-1 card reader, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA port, and a 9-cell battery. Unfortunately, MSI didn't mention the notebook's price. 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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Panasonic Announces Toughpad A1 and B1 Tablets

Author: Cássio Lima Date: November 8, 2011 - 11:33 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughpad/us/secure-tablet-specs.asp# Panasonic has introduced the Toughpad family of professional-grade tablets, which includes the 10.1-inch Toughpad A1 and the 7-inch Toughpad B1 models. Both devices were designed to withstand extreme conditions and will be launched next year. They run on the Android operating system.  The Toughpad A1 features a 1.2 GHz dual-core Marvell processor, 16 GB of storage space, 1 GB of LP-DDR2 memory, a 10.1-inch XGA touchscreen display (1024x768), a microSD card slot, a micro USB port, a micro HDMI port, a 5-megapixel rear camera, a 2-megapixel front camera, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, 4G (LTE or WiMAX), and a battery that provides up to 10 hours of operation. The Toughpad A1 will start at USD 1,299. Panasonic didn’t disclose much information about the Toughpad B1 model.  click to enlarge 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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Razer Launches Blade Gaming Laptop

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 29, 2011 - 9:15 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.razerzone.com/blade Razer has launched a powerful gaming laptop that will definitely please gamers and enthusiasts. The Blade features an aluminum case; measures 0.88 inches thin (22.35 mm), which is less than half that of current gaming laptops; and weighs 6.97 lbs (3 kg). It comes with an LED backlit 17.3” (1920x1080) display, a Core i7 2640M (2.8 GHz) processor, 8 GB of DDR3-1333 memory, an NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M discrete video card (2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory), a 320 GB (7,200 rpm) hard drive, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, a Gigabit Ethernet port, an HD webcam, one USB 3.0 port, an HDMI output and an integrated 60Wh battery. Adjacent to the keyboard there is an area called Switchblade User Interface, which is comprised of 10 dynamic adaptive tactile keys for easier access of game commands, and an LCD screen that can show game information. Razer’s laptop will become available in Q4 2011 for USD 2,800. click to enlarge 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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MSI’s X460 and X460DX Laptops Now Available

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 17, 2011 - 9:34 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.msi.com/product/nb/#/?sk=X-Slim%20Series MSI has announced the availability of the X460 and X460DX laptops, which were previously launched in early July. Both units are part of MSI’s X-Slim Series and come with a 14-inch display (1366 x 768) and an Intel processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture. The X460 is equipped with a Core i7-2630QM (2 GHz) CPU; Intel HD 3000 integrated video; a 750 GB hard drive; support for WiDi (Wireless Display) 2.0, a technology that enables users to connect their laptops to any TV set using standard Wi-Fi; and Windows 7 Professional 64-bit operating system pre-installed. The X460DX is equipped with a Core i3-2310M (2.1 GHz) or a Core i5-2410M (2.3 GHz) CPU, a GeForce GT 540M 1GB video card, a 500 GB hard drive, and Windows 7 Premium 64-bit operating system pre-installed. They share the same set of features such as up to 6 GB of DDR3 memory, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, a DVD writer, two USB 3.0 ports, a six-cell battery providing up to eight hours of autonomy, and VGA and HDMI video outputs. Both models are currently available with prices starting at USD 799.99. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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