LENOVO ANNOUNCES THINKPAD X100E THIN AND LIGHT NOTEBOOK

Lenovo has finally announced its business minded budget notebook called ThinkPad X100e. The device is powered by an AMD Neo processor.

The ThinkPad X100e has an 11.6 inch display with 1366 x 768 pixels. The notebook is available with all the three processors in the AMD Neo line. Lenovo, however, has no intention to offer the laptop with an Intel processor.

The X100e supports a variety of connectivity options including Wi-Fi, 3G and WiMAX wireless. Bluetooth is also offered as an optional feature. There are 3 USB ports, a 4-in-1 card reader and VGA. There is no HDMI. The touchpad supports multi-touch gestures. There is also a touchpoint pointing stick. Lenovo offers Windows 7 Pro/Home Premium or Windows XP Pro with the notebook. The base version starts at $449.

DELL UNVEILS ITS VOSTRO V13 THIN AND LIGHT NOTEBOOK

The Dell Vostro V13 is a thin and light notebook aimed at businesses. It has a 13.3 inch antigloss display and a professional-looking design.

The Vostro V13 has an aluminum chassis. The notebook weighs around 3.5 pounds. And at just 0.65 inches, the Vostro V13 is thinner than most netbooks. It is expected to have an Intel Core 2 CULV processor and 4GB of RAM. The connectivity options are Ethernet, WiFi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth. Other features include an integrated card reader. Dell claims that the battery will last for up to 4.75 hours.

The base version with Ubuntu Linux carries a price tag of $450. If you want Windows 7, you will have to shell out $600.

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.

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.

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.

ACER TO LAUNCH TWO THIN AND LIGHT NOTEBOOKS

Acer will soon launch two thin-and-light notebooks – the Acer Aspire 3935 and the Gateway EC series. The products were unveiled at a recent press meet.

The Acer Aspire 3935 will have a 13.3 inch display with 1366x768 pixels. It will run on an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU with 4GB of RAM. Acer claims that the device will offer up to 8 hours of battery life. Other features include fingerprint scanner and WiMAX.

The Gateway EC series of notebooks will be equipped with 13.3 inch displays having an aspect ratio of 16:9. The standard storage option on these notebooks will be Solid State drives. Other features include HDMI output, optional 3G and Bluetooth.

No word on pricing is available as yet, but the Aspire 3935 is likely to be pricier than the Gateway EC series.

ASUS ANNOUNCES UL-SERIES OF THIN AND LIGHT LAPTOPS

Asus has announced the release of its UL-series of thin and light laptops which will use Asus’ Turbo 33 technology. Asus claims that the Turbo 33 technology will improve the processing power by 30% while at the same time extending the battery life to up to 12 hours.

The notebooks in this series will feature an aluminum chassis and weigh around 3 pounds. They will be powered by a low voltage Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor clocking at 1.3 GHz. They are also expected to have a Nvidia Geforce 210M discrete GPU with 512 MB memory.

The Turbo 33 technology will enable the netbook to switch between integrated and discrete graphics depending upon the processing needs. No information regarding pricing and availability has been announced.

ASUS LAUNCHES CULV BASED THIN AND LIGHT LAPTOPS

Asus has rolled out a new line of thin and light laptops powered by Intel CULV (Consumer Ultra Low Volatage) processors. The series includes the 13 inch UL30A and 12 inch UL20A.

The Asus UL20A is the cheapest in the series. It is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor with 2GB of RAM. Other specifications include a 12.1 inch display with 1366x768 pixels and 250GB of hard disk drive. Right now the UL20A comes pre-installed with the Windows Vista Home Premium. Asus also provides a free upgrade coupon to Windows 7. Prices start at $599.

The Asus UL30A starts at $799. It has a 13.3 inch display. Up to 4GB of RAM can be installed. The standard storage option is a 500GB hard drive.

TOP FIVE THIN AND LIGHT LAPTOPS

Mobile professionals need a laptop that is thin and light. By thin and light, we mean laptops that weigh more than 4lbs but less than 7lbs. Most thin and light laptops have larger displays and larger hard disk drives, but they are still very much portable. So which are the top five thin and light laptops?

Toshiba Satellite M105-S3064 Notebook
The Toshiba Satellite M105-S3064 comes with a 14.1”widescreen display and an Intel Core Duo processor. The hard drive can store up to 120 GB of data. There are four USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire an external VGA connection, a dual-layer DVD/CD burner and one memory card reader. With its powerful processor and ample RAM this one works really well on the road.

Fujitsu LifeBook S6240 Notebook
The Fujitsu LifeBook S6240 weighs just 4lbs making it ultra portable. It has a 13.3" Crystal View XGA display. There is an integrated fingerprint sensor for security purposes. Hard drives ranging from 60GB to 100 GB can be installed on this notebook. It also comes with an Ethernet LAN connection and a 56K V.90 modem.

Apple PowerBook G4 Notebook
The Apple PowerBook G4 Notebook has a 17” display that is ideal for sharing documents and presentations. The PowerBook G4 has built-in Wi-Fi. It also comes with Bluetooth and FireWire capabilities.

LG LM50a XNote
The best thing about this thin and light laptop is its battery life and great display. The 15” wide display is ideal for presentations. The brightness levels can be easily adjusted so that the laptop works well in any circumstances.

HP Compaq nc6000 Notebook
The HP Compaq nc6000 Notebook offers up to 5 hours of battery life. It is sturdy and Wi-Fi enabled. There are enough security tools. The notebook comes with Windows XP Pro Edition pre-installed.

MORE WINDOW'S 7 NEWS COMES TO LIGHT

Microsoft is not being too hush about its Window's 7 and now it has officially unveiled its Window's 7 logo program. Basiclaly the logo will work similar to the Window's Vista Capable stickers that they were sued for.

LIGHT LAPTOPS

Light laptops are designed exclusively for ease of mobility which is the most sought after feature for students, professionals and businessmen. The thing about light laptops is that you have to make a compromise, either with its price or with its features, depending on your needs. Ultra light laptops weigh less than 3lbs and are packed with powerful features but if you are in search of one, you better not be concerned with its price.

VAIO TT Series is the ultimate thin and light laptop with 4GB RAM, 256GB Solid State Drive, HDMI out, Blu-ray Disc, Bluetooth, noise canceling headphones and premium carbon fiber casing, weighs only 2.87lbs and costs you about $4300. Wow.

The Fujitsu LifeBook P8010 is an ultra light laptop that weighs less than 3lbs and decked with integrated dual layer DVD burner, a SL7100 C2D processor running at 1.2GHz, Bluetooth 2.0, LED backlight screen and much more. It will cost you a whopping $2600, but then you always pay more for quality.

Lenova Thinkpad X200 is compact and ultraportable. This lightweight laptop is all business with 4 cell battery, 2GB RAM, 2.4-GHz Core 2 Duo P8600, 12.1” and weighs just 2.95lbs. The most important feature is its price, which is affordable. You can get the basic model for about $1400. The above light weight laptops are for those who want extreme performance with hi-tech features. But if you are looking for some basic configurations, with portability your only concern, then you can find a hoard of light weight laptops starting from just $400.

FUJITSU PAVES THE WAY FOR ULTRA LIGHT AND ULTRA THIN BUSINESS MACHINES

Today’s modern epoch demands efficiency and utmost mobility in everything that we do including the way we design the most important tools of our trades. People who are engaged in computing, programming and data examination are now thinking of newer ways of making the daily travel lighter and more enjoyable without sacrificing the computing power of the machines they carry.

Fujitsu has just recently unveiled two new bets for the portable laptop category:

• Fujitsu Lifebook S6510
• Fujitsu Lifebook S7210

These two new notebooks were built for security, durability and style. People who are constantly on the move can depend on the internal infrastructure of the Fujistu Lifebooks the same way that people can trust this company’s copiers and fax machines.

The specs

For those who are wondering what “ultra thin” mean for the two new Fujitsu Lifebooks, the actual measurement is about an inch thick only. With that dimension, you can easily slip it into a non-specialized plastic folder, bag it, and forget about it. Compare to other ultra thin models, this one is a keeper with added durability.

What separates these lightweight contenders for the ultraportable category is their screen size: 14 inches across, to give you all viewing space you might possibly need while altering a company presentation or while watching the occasional DVD movie. The F.L. S6910 weighs just 2 kilos, and even less when you remove the 6-cell battery and other peripherals.

Unlike other ultraportable notebooks, The S6910 and the S7210 both have the much-need optical drives that can be used for countless useful activities, such as reading media and re-installing operating systems in times of trouble. For those who are not into digital storage completely, optical drives offer the possibility of creating back up CDs easily, for important documents and archived materials.

The Fujitsu Lifebooks were designed for the so called “road warriors” of this age: those who are constantly moving from place to place, and need computing machines that would work efficiently in any situation and would connect seamlessly with any network, whether that network be in Sumatra, in New York or in Tokyo.

For the road warriors

Road warriors need machines like the Fujitsu Lifebooks, because these hardy laptops run on Intel Core Duo 2 microprocessors that deliver a swift and sustained performance especially for memory intensive applications such as media editors and similar programs. Whether the user is engaged in advertising or in auditing, the Fujitsu Lifebooks are efficient partners in keeping everything intact.

Lifebooks are equipped for durability- the hard drives are shock-proof and are resilient during repeated transportation and travel. The Lifebooks have also been manufactured using magnesium alloy, one of the more popular choices for laptop bodies because it is more durable but at the same time, very lightweight.

For those who are wondering whether the Lifebooks can be used for online video meetings or conferences or presentations, the answer is a quite positive “Yes!” The Lifebooks have been installed with 1.3 megapixel webcams, adequate for many of the common communication situations over the Internet. Truly, Fujitsu has created “life sustaining” notebooks with these two Lifebooks.

TRAVELING WITH LIGHT WEIGHT LAPTOPS

It is everyone’s wish and desire to travel with laptops. The reasons are these laptops will help you to stay in touch with the outer world, even your own world at times. Laptops provide a space that is exclusive for you and there is where you find the pleasure even in being alone. Whilst many of us love to carry a laptop, small level studies have told us a fact about the weight of the laptops playing a major role in the choice of travelers. The light weighted laptops have the special feature of not breaking the back and not breaking the money value that you put on your budget.

These light weighted laptops balance in the air lightly, so is their balance in the monetary issues. Traveling with these less weight valuable pieces is fun and it boosts the confidence. It is easier to pack in your bag packs. It is easier for the travelers to run, climb mountains, walk fast and play with these laptops. There are many models that come with a straight objective of being light, but it is the customers’ choice to choose the best one (lightest here) with all the essential components of being a good workstation.

LACIE LAUNCHES PORTABLE DVD±RW WITH LIGHT SCRIBE

The souk of external USB-powered drives has been on the rise and changing rapidly, with new designs striking the market at an ever increasing pace. LaCie, best known for their stylish external devices, has of late introduced a new USB-powered tray loading DVD burner designed by the world-famous Sam Hecht. This gracefully shaped chocolate-brown tray-loading USB-powered DVD drive will surely twist some heads.

An external power supply and supplementary USB power cable are incorporated in the package, at no time were they required for the drive to function. The drive worked on multiple laptops burning CD's devoid of any interruption of power. For older laptops, or some situation where you encounter a device that cannot pass enough current over the single USB cable, that is where the supplementary items would come in handy.

Noise during operation was a bit louder than other external drives we have used, but nothing like the 5.25" monster desktop drive inside a USB case that we have sitting around as a backup. Seeking and spin-up is roughly the same as you would find in an average notebook. This shouldn't surprise you though, as it has the exact same type of dive found in most notebooks.

Users looking for a bit setting attuned drive look no further. This drive supports bit setting, which enhances compatibility with older DVD-ROM players that don't always shore up DVD+R/RW media.

As recommended by the name of the drive, this drive includes Light Scribe capabilities. Light Scribe allows you to engrave text labels and images onto the surface of the DVD rather than use sticky labels that may jam an optical drive. LaCie is also the solitary company to offer Light Scribe software that works with Mac OS.

SLIM AND LIGHT FUJITSU LIFEBOOK S6510 NOTEBOOK

Fujitsu LifeBook series is been well accepted by people and now it has something different to offer. Another notebook from Fujitsu model number S6510 is extremely slim and light with pretty big screen. Some may usually crib about Fujitsu batteries, but this one is not bad, along with you also get a option to double it up by making use of two batteries simultaneously. Fujitsu LifeBook S6510 may sound expensive when compared to the features offered. However, it may go well with people that enjoy using thin and light models; it weighs only 1.75g, comprising a rationally vivid 1280-by-800 pixel 14.1-inch screen.

In addition, with the optical drive and second battery used into the laptop would weights up to 2kg. As I told earlier battery life is pretty decent, it last up to 3.7 hours and 10 minutes. It may endure up to 6.2 hours if double battery has been used for operation. This LifeBook S6510 from Fujitsu comes with standard 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo T7700 processor and additional 4GB hunk of prime memory. It is impressive with the WorldBench 6 Beta 2 scores of 74 was little better than the normal mainstream notebook’s score of 72, so that the S6510 must be sufficient to handle most of the tools.