HASEE LAUNCHES THIN AND LIGHT NOTEBOOKS IN CHINA

Chinese PC maker Hasee has launched two thin and light laptops dubbed UV20-S17 and UV20-S23. These notebooks feature Intel’s CULV processors. Hasee has already built some netbooks with Atom processors. But this is the first time the company has forayed into the CULV segment.

Both models have Intel CULV processors and integrated Intel GMA X4500 MHD graphics. While the UV20-S17 has a 1.3 GHz Intel Celeron 743 single core processor and 160GB of RAM, the other model UV20-S23 has a faster 1.2 GHz Intel Celeron SU2300 processor and 250GB hard drive. Both models are equipped with 11.6 inch displays featuring 1366 x 768 pixels. Up to 1GB of RAM is available.

The notebooks cost between around $366 and $400.

LENOVO LAUNCHES ITS NEW MODEL IDEAPAD Y550

Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 is the latest laptop model launched by Lenovo, which they claim is the best fit for all type of users whether it is official or personal work this is the Notebook which suits you all. Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 has a 15.6 inch LED display and can support high end things which the other notebooks couldn’t offer. This has list of system options which has an Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GT 240M for high end graphics whereas normal affordable configuration has a standard Intel Core 2 Duo processors and integrated graphics.

The most common specifications of this model is the following

Operating system: Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 2 or Windows 7 with 64-bit processor

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 2.0GHz (2MB Cache, 800MHz FSB)

Max RAM Supported: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (1066MHz)

Hard Disk: 320GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD

Monitor: 15.6-inch LED-backlit WXGA display (glossy, 1366x768)

Graphics card: Intel X4500MHD integrated graphics

The following are the specifications of Ports and Connectors: Two USB 2.0 ports, One eSATA/USB Combo, One VGA, One HDMI, One SDHC-Card reader, One RJ-45/Ethernet (Gigabit), One Stereo Headphone/line out, One stereo microphone in and it also has a 1.3 megapixel web camera.

Dimensions: (Length x Width x Height) 15.2 inch x 10.0 inch x 1.02 inch to 1.5 inch

Weight: 5 lbs 13.5 oz

Battery Specifications: 11.1 Volts 56Watt hour 6-cell battery

It also has One-year standard warranty across the globe.

The Design of Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 looks robust and stylish, the exterior view is more stylish when it is compared with its other competitors, this looks so modern, which makes it more stylish with the contrasting color texture, and also its slight weight, thin and flat. The LED monitor adds the advantage over the other brands and the previous models from Lenovo itself since they had LCD monitor. The finishing is also good with smooth edges and sharp curves. The speakers are really good and they give such an immense feel which makes you think that these are not just ordinary stereo speakers. The drivers are available over the internet incase you don’t want to buy it with OS and later if you want to install it on your own it is simple and easy. And the best supported screen configuration which makes it look ultra digital is 1366 x 768. There are other resolutions also, the HD resolutions are as good as an LCD TV and it is sure worth the cost it is spent for the same.

Then about the usage and battery backup as the previous models it is easy and has a very good battery back up of two hours and above. The graphics support is ultimate. The advantage of this product is that it is good and can stand the best for years to come and the disadvantage is that its bit expensive but when you compare its cost with the performance it definitely is a best buy. This is so far the best laptop I ever came across, you can also checkout the reviews over the net and everyone I believe will feel the same.

MSI LAUNCHES X-SLIM X350 WITH DUAL CORE

MSI first introduced its X-Slim line of notebooks at CES in January. Back then they had Intel Atom processors. Then MSI upgraded the notebooks to single core CULV processors such as the SU3500 and Core 2 Solo processor. And now MSI is giving these notebooks another performance boost. The company has just launched an MSI X350 notebook with a dual core Intel CULV processor.

The X350 is an ultra-thin notebook with a 13.4 inch display. It is an updated version of the X340. The notebook can be configured with either an Intel Pentium Dual Core SU4100 or Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor.

The MSI X350 will be available with 320GB to 500GB of storage space. 4-cell and 8-cell batteries are available. Other features include Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, HDMI, 2GB of RAM and 1.3 MP webcam. The 13.4 inch display comes with 1366 x 768 pixels.

The X-Slim notebooks have always been compared to MacBook Air, even though the latter has much better specs and a much higher price tag. Despite getting a specs boost, the new MSI X-Slim X350 is no MacBook Air. But it is much better than a netbook.

POINT OF VIEW LAUNCHES MOBII SLIM THIN AND LIGHT NOTEBOOK

Point of View is known for the graphics cards and other components they make. But of late the company has forayed into the mini-laptop market with a few good netbooks including a 10 inch model with Nvidia ION. Now they are entering the thin and light segment with an 11.6 inch notebook.

The Point of View Mibii Slim ULV has an 11.6 inch display with 1366 x 768 pixels. It is powered by a dual core 1.2 GHz Intel Celeron CULV processor with integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics. Other features include up to 2GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11b/g/n and 1.3 mega pixel webcam. The 4-cell battery is rated at 4400mAh. The machine runs Windows 7 Home Premium.

Point of View Mobii ULV measures just 1.1 inch in thickness and weighs 3.3 pounds. It is now available in Germany for about 599 Euros or $875.

NORHTEC LAUNCHES COMPUTER-IN-A-KEYBOARD GECKO SURFBOARD

Asus has been working on a ‘keyboard computer’ for a while. Now word is that NorhTec, makers of the low cost Gecko EduBook Netbook is also planning to release a similar device that would pack a computer inside a keyboard.

The Gecko Surfboard, as it would be called, will have a low power x86-compatible chipset that integrates processor, graphics and memory functions. The Gecko Surfboard is very power efficient and would consume just 5 watts of power. NorhTec says that the Surfboard is about the same size as a typical keyboard, but it is a bit thick.

The Surfboard will be able to run Linux, Windows CE or Windows XP. While the Asus Eee keyboard is a multimedia device with an HDMI port, the Gecko Surfboard is different. It is meant to be a low cost primary computer. It has a VGA output port for connecting to a monitor. And if no monitor is available you can plug in a TV using the composite jacks. Other features include Ethernet, headphone, mic and USB ports. The Gecko Surfboard will cost around $99.

MARKS & SPENCER LAUNCHES ITS OWN NETBOOK

Everybody wants a piece of the netbook market, or so it seems. Google reportedly is building its netbook and now UK retailer Marks & Spencer has launched its own netbook. The process is pretty simple: just call up a Taiwanese PC maker and order a few thousand netbooks. All that you need to do next is to slap your name on it and then sell it as your own netbook.

The netbook launched by Marks & Spencer is called MSNB-2009. The MSNB-2009 is manufactured by Elonex. The MSNB-2009 doesn’t have anything special about. It has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive. The 10.1 inch display comes with 1024 x 600 pixels. The device runs Windows XP.

MALATA LAUNCHES R108T CONVERTIBLE NETBOOK

Matala has launched a convertible netbook with a touchscreen display. Dubbed R108T, the netbook is available in attractive colors. Prices start at $435.

The R108T is powered by an Intel Atom N270 1.60GHz processor with 1GB of DDR2 RAM and a 160GB hard drive. The 10-inch resistive touch-screen display comes with 1024 x 600 pixels. The display can be rotated. There are 2 USB 2.0 ports. Other features include Ethernet, multi-format card reader, WiFi b/g/n, 1.3 Mega pixel webcam and audio ports. The netbook comes preloaded with Windows 7. It is available in Coffee, Ferrari red, Piano Black, Champagne and Gold colors.

The 3,400mAh battery is expected to give up to 3 hours of runtime.

Pricing and Availability
The netbook is now available in US and Europe for $435.

iBUYPOWER LAUNCHES CORE i7 POWERED NOTEBOOK

IBuyPower has launched a 17.3 inch desktop replacement laptop with some decent specs. The machine dubbed Batallion 101W870CU is powered by a Core i7 processor.

The Batallion 101W870CU can be configured with any of the available Core i7 processors ranging from the 1.6GHz 720QM to the 2.0GHz 920QM Extreme edition. Up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM can be installed. The twin 500GB hard disk drives provide up to 1TB of storage. Alternatively you can opt for 320 GB Intel X25-M MLC SSDs (twin 160GB drives). Graphics is handled by a 1GB NVIDIA Mobility GTX280 discrete GPU.

There are 4 USB 2.0ports. Other notable features include eSATA, Bluetooth, Blu-ray (optional) and fingerprint reader. The 17.3 inch comes with the full HD (1920x1080) resolution. Prices start at $2,114.

MSI LAUNCHES 12.1 INCH NOTEBOOK WITH AMD ATHLON

MSI has launched a 12.1 inch notebook called MSI L2100-036US. The notebook has better specifications than a conventional netbook and comes with an affordable price point.

The new MSI L2100-036US runs on a 1.6GHz AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor with 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard disk drive. The graphics option is an ATI Radeon X1250 discrete GPU.

The 12.1 inch display features 1366 x 768 pixels resolution. There is an HDMI port for transferring video to an external monitor. Other features include WiFi 802.11b/g/n, 3 USB 2.0 ports, audio in/out, a multi-card reader and VGA. The machine weighs 3.2lbs. It currently sells for $459.99 with Windows 7.

VIEWSONIC LAUNCHES VIEWBOOK 120 12 INCH CULV NOTEBOOK

Viewsonic has added a 12.1 inch thin and light laptop to its line of portable computers. This is the first Viewsonic laptop with a 12 inch display and an Intel CULV processor. Viewsonic has been busy churning out 10 inch netbooks for a while.

The ViewBook 120 is powered by a dual core 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU2300 processor with 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive spinning at 5400 rpm. It runs on the Windows 7 Home Premium. The notebook has the usual array of ports and jacks including an ExpressCard slot. The 12 inch display has 1280x800 pixels. Sources claim that it could run about $600.

VIEWSONIC LAUNCHES VIEWBOOK PRO WITH INTERCHANGEABLE OPTICAL DRIVE/BATTERY

Viewsonic has launched a new CULV notebook with a 13.3 inch display. A novel feature of this device is that it can house a second battery in the optical drive slot.

The ViewBook Pro as the device is called runs on an Intel Core 2 SU7300 processor with 2GB of RAM and Windows 7 OS. The RAM is upgradable to 4GB. The chassis is built of thin aluminum. The regular battery is expected to give up to 8 hours of battery life. If you need more juice, you can house a second battery in the optical drive slot and you should be able to get up to 12 hours. If portability is your main concern, you can opt for a model with neither the second battery nor the optical drive and you will be able to save some weight.

The device is available in two models. The silver model (ViewBook Pro S) is available with a DVD burner for $1099. The black model (ViewBook Pro B) is available without an optical drive for $999. The notebooks will be available from next month.

TOSHIBA LAUNCHES NEW BUSINESS CLASS NOTEBOOKS

Toshiba has made new additions to its Satellite Pro and Protégé line of business notebooks. While all the new notebooks offer support for Windows 7, most of them come pre-loaded with Windows XP.

The new additions to the Satellite Pro line have models with 13.3, 15.6 and 17.3 inch display sizes. Prices start at $529. The new Satellite Pro U500 has a 13.3 inch multi-touch screen display. Prices start at $999. The L450 has a 15.6 inch display and starts at $529. The L550 is the bigger model with 17.3 inch display. It starts at $999. All Satellite Pro notebooks run on Intel Core 2 Duo processors with Windows 7.

The Toshiba Protégé M750 is a tablet PC with a better Core 2 Duo processor. It has a 12.1 inch LED-backlit display that accepts both touch and pen input. It comes pre-loaded with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. A Windows 7 Professional upgrade is also available. Prices start at $1,279.

CREATIVE ZIILABS LAUNCHES ZMS-08 CHIPS TO BRING FLASH AND HD VIDEO TO NETBBOKS

Creative ZiiLABS has launched its next-generation ZMS-08 chip that brings flash and HD video to netbooks. The new Zii chip is based on a 1GHz ARM Cortex-8 processor. It supports 1080p HD video playback and Flash acceleration. The chip also supports OpenGL ES 2.0.

The Zii chips were originally built for use in hand held media devices. But the new ZMS-08 chip is built for use in low power and high performance devices such as web tablets, netbooks, home media hubs, video conferencing systems and connected TVs.

The ZMS-08 supports the company’s Plaszma operating system and ZiiLABS’ Google Android version. ZiiLABS has already started offering samples of the chip to some partners and plans to start shipping them early next year. It is still not yet known when netbooks based on this chip will start hitting the market.

HASEE LAUNCHES THIN-AND-LIGHT ULTRABOOK FOR EUROPE

Hasee has unveiled a new 12.1 inch laptop. The machine dubbed Hasee Ultrabook is already available at Amazon France for 380 Euros. It will arrive in the UK market shortly.

Detailed specifications are not known, but given the size and nature of the device it is safe to assume that it is powered by an Intel Atom processor. Up to 1GB of RAM can be installed. The standard storage option is a 160GB hard drive. Other features include built-in webcam and WiFi.

The Hasee Ultrabook and MacBook Air are similar in size. But at just 380 Euros you can’t expect the device to deliver the same performance as a MacBook Air.

TELSDA LAUNCHES CONVERTIBLE TOUCHSCREEN NETBOOK

Telsda, a Chinese handset maker, has forayed into the netbook market with a convertible touch screen device that would remind you of Asus Eee PC T91 or Gigabyte TouchNote.

The Telsda netbook is equipped with a 10.1 inch touch screen display and a swivel that allows you to rotate the display and fold it down over the keyboard. The machine weighs 2.9 pounds. It is powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor with 1GB of RAM and 160GB hard disk. Other features include VGA port, a 1.3MP webcam and flash card reader. Optional features include 3G wireless. Sources claim that the device will sell for less than $300.

ACER LAUNCHES PACKARD BELL BUTTERFLY TOUCH

Acer has introduced another laptop identical to the just-launched Aspire Timeline 1810TZ under the Packard Bell name. The Aspire 1810TZ is a convertible tablet with an 11.6 inch touch screen display and a high capacity battery.

Like the 1810TZ, the Packard Bell Butterfly Touch has an 11.6 inch touch screen display with 1366x768 pixels and runs on the Windows 7 Home Premium. It reportedly has an 8 cell battery. Other specifications of both laptops are more or less the same. The Butterfly Touch is expected to be available in Europe for 599 Euros from October 22nd.

HP LAUNCHES ITS DREAM SCREEN

HP’s DreamScreen offers the functionality of a mobile phone, PC and TV. It isn’t very portable. Actually, the device is built for sitting on the counter.

The DreamScreen is similar to Joggler or the Open Peak mediaphone. It is powered by an ARM-based processor. The device is available in two screen sizes – a 10 inch screen or a 13 inch screen. Other features include 2GB of memory, a card reader and Wi-Fi. There is no keyboard.

HP has designed the product to be used by the whole family. Services provided include radio, music, TV, video, digital photo frame and entertainment. The DreamScreen doesn’t have a full web browser but it does have some widgets that allow instant access to applications like Facebook.
Prices start at $249.

SWORDFISH LAUNCHES NETBOOK WITH TWO PROCESSORS

Swordfish has launched a concept netbook powered by two processors. Dubbed Swordfish Net Dual Netbook, the tiny machine packs two Intel Atom based processors inside.

Many PCs these days feature dual core processors which have two processing cores running in one single chip. But the Swordfish Net Dual netbook has two separate Intel Atom N270 1.60GHz processors. The dual processor concept is attracting a lot of attention. It is true having two processors will result in improved performance. On the flip side, they will consume a lot of power making the device not very power efficient.

Other features of the Swordfish netbook include 2GB of RAM, 160GB hard disk, 10.2 inch display, 3G WCDMA card, Wi-Fi, dual-Bluetooth, 4-in-1 card reader and 1.3 MP webcam. The device will run on the Windows XP Home Operating system. The 3-cell battery is expected to give 2-3hours of uptime.

DELL LAUNCHES ITS LATITUDE Z600 THIN AND LIGHT LAPTOP

Dell has finally unveiled its much anticipated 16-inch Latitude Z600 laptop. The ultrathin device is claimed to be the world’s thinnest and lightest laptop with wireless charging capabilities. The Dell Latitude Z600 is aimed at businesses. It comes pre-loaded with Windows Vista SP1.

In looks and build quality the Latitude Z600 is comparable to Apple’s business notebooks, particularly the MacBook Air.

The notebook runs on Intel’s 1.4GHz Core 2 Duo (SU9400/SU9600) CULV processor. Up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM can be installed. The storage option is a 64GB Solid State Drive. The graphics is handled by Intel GMA 4500MHD. The machine weighs just 4.5 pounds with its 16-inch screen.

The Latitude Z600 comes with Dell’s Latitude ON feature, which is essentially an instant on Linux Kernel operating system customized by Dell for instant booting. There is also a dedicated Latitude ON button for booting the system up in seconds. Another cool feature of this notebook is its wireless charging capabilities.
The Latitude Z600 has its share of ports and slots which include eSATA, Ethernet port, display port and USB port. For wireless connectivity there is Wi-Fi with support for Draft N. Other features include a new FaceAware face recognition software. But despite this being a feature-rich notebook, Dell managed to pack only a four-cell battery inside.

Pricing and availability
The new Latitude Z600 is priced at $2000. It is now available for purchase in the US.

KINGSTON LAUNCHES RAM FOR NETBOOKS

Kingston Technology has launched a new line of computer memory chips specifically designed for netbooks. The new HyperX SO-DIMM line of memory chips offers faster latency timing and supports netbooks with 533MHz bus speeds. A 2GB of SO-DIMM can be purchased for just $35.

The new HyperX memory chips offer 2GB of DDR2 on a single SO-DIMM. These chips are aimed at netbooks powered by Intel Atom processors. Kingston said that the HyperX memory chips will work with netbooks made by Asus, MSI and Gigabyte among others. The company will start shipping the RAM immediately.