New Apple MacBook Pros Come with Intel Sandy Bridge Processors, AMD Graphics, Thunderbolt I/O tech and HD Cameras

Apple upgrade its MacBook Pro family with some new parts: new Intel Sandy Bridge Core i5 and i7 processors, AMD Radeon HD 6000M graphics, FaceTime HD cameras and some super fast Thunderbolt I/O transfer speeds. There are two new 13-inch MacBook Pro, two 15.4-inch MacBook Pro, and one 17-inch model.

Samsung Launched Ultra-slim Notebook

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd launched an ultra-slim notebook on Thursday in South Korea, giving competition to Apple with its MacNook Air.

Samsung, emerging as one of the strongest rivals to challenge Apple in the booming smartphone and tablet computer market, is eyeing the notebook market, in which Apple is seeking to replicate the success of the iPhone and iPad with its MacBook series.

Sony Europe Introduced Redesigned Vaio S

Sony Vaio S

Sony intorduced new Vaio S (VAIO VPCSB1A9E/B) in Europe. This new Vaio S comes with an Intel Core i7-2620M, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of SSD, an 13.3” Vaio Display plus monitor with a 1366×768 resolution, an AMD Radeon HD 6630M + Intel HD Graphics, Blu-Ray, WIFi, 3G, Bluetooth and even USB 3.0!

Thanko PC Waterbed - Little Bed for Laptops

Thanko Waterbed Laptop Cooler

I have seen many fans-based laptop cooler. There are some brands of them at local computer stores. Here we see there is a new kind of laptop cooler, it is a water-bed laptop cooler.

This laptop waterbed is basically a cushion with cooling unit. There are 2 parts. the outer part can be filled with air and the part under your laptop is filled with water. 

It’s available for ¥1,980 ($24 USD) at Thanko.

[Via Dv!ce]

Acer Aspire One D257 Revealed

Taking advantage of the futuristic setting of MWC 2011, Acer has presented its latest innovations in mobile computing, The Acer Aspire One D257 that definitely appears to be one of the thinnest netbook cases around  measuring less than one inch thick.

Samsung Series 9 Seen in 11.6-inches

The Samsung's ultrathin 9 Series laptop seems to come in 11.6-inches.

The specifications include an 11.6 inches dispay (1366 x 768 pixel), Core i3-380UM processor, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, 64GB SSD, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Gigabit LAN, Bluetooth 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, HDMI, audio jacks, RJ45, microSD card slot, 4-cell 5,680 battery and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

The price is under $1,200 ($400 less than the 13.3-inch model).

[Via Engadget]

Google Shows The First Chrome OS Laptop Called Cr-48

Google will distribute the laptop through its Chrome OS Pilot Program, in a sort of public beta. You actually have to apply to join the program, and there are going to be a limited number of the laptops available. Retail Chrome OS models from Acer and Samsung will be available in the middle of 2011 for the masses. Google is doing a number of little promotions to give away the devices to interested users and businesses which will provide feedback, and it looks like there's no way to actually pay money for one right now. Now, for the specifications:

• 12.1-inch screen
• Full size keyboard
• Oversized clickpad
• Qualcomm Gobi 3G chip for Verizon data in the US, your carrier of choice internationally
• 802.11n dual-band WiFi
• 8+ hours of active use
• 8+ days of standby
• Webcam
• Flash storage

The "Cr-48" refers to an isotope of the material chromium, there's no logo and no design frills on the laptop itself, and it only comes in black. It seems Google is going out of its way to make it clear that this isn't a mass market device, with Chrome OS still in the beta stage, and no apparent intentions to compete with third parties in the hardware space.

[Source Engadget]

Acer Iconia Dual-screen Laptop

Acer Iconia Dual-screen Laptop

On Tuesday, Acer announced a dual-screen multi-touch laptop that also looks like it's trying to get the best of two worlds at once. Iconia is a 14-inch laptop with an additional 14-inch screen where a keyboard would normally be. Iconia has a Core i5 processor, up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM, integrated Intel graphics, a hard drive up to 750GB, and Windows 7 Home Premium, two USB 2.0, one USB 3.0, HDMI, and VGA.

[Source Cnet]

Dual Screen Notebook From Onkyo

Onkyo Dual Screen DX Series Light notebook computer is a small unusual new concept of computer. If you do a lot of editing of texts, websites, etc. which needs two screens this baby is a perfect tool.

This Onkyo Dual Screen DX Series Light features two 10.1” LCDs with a 1024 x 600 resolution and LED backlight. It can come with Linux Pack which is free or with Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit with additional cost of 5000 Japanese Yen (around US$ 60.00). The included RAM is 1GB. You can get this laptop computer for 94500 Japanese Yen (around US$ 1,133.00) at geekstuff4u.

Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Coming November 15th

Lenovo IdeaPad U260

Lenovo has announced that the Lenovo IdeaPad U260  will go official this Monday, November 15th, in the U.S. The ultra-portable notebook will go on sale through Lenovo.com at a starting base price of $895 and comes in a few new colors, including mocha and clementine orange. The ultra-portable laptop is said to be the company's "first single piece design made of magnesium-aluminum alloy materials." Dolby audio, ambient light sensors, a Lenovo Enhanced Experience on top of Windows 7, HDMI, and Lenovo Active Protection System for hard drive shock protection are all included. The 12.5-inch Core i5 laptop can be configured with up to 320 GB of HDD storage and 4 GB of DDR3 RAM.

[Source Ubergizmo]

11.6-inch Display Sony VAIO Vaio Y Series Notebook

Sony VAIO Vaio Y Series 11.6-inch Display

Sony released Vaio Y Series Notebook with 11.6-inch, powered by Intel Core i3-380UM 1.33GHz processor, 2GB of RAM and 320GB of hard drive. So it is like other netbooks available today but more powerful, will compete with 11.6-inch MacBook Air.

This device comes with Intel HD graphic, 802.11 b/g/n wireless network, bluetooth, 1.3M pixel webcam, 1366×768 LED resolution display, Gigabit ethernet, 4 USB slots, built-in card reader and HDMI output to connect the Sony Vaio Y to HDTV easily. This 1.4-kg notebook battery life is 6-hours. For now it is only available in Japan with price tag of 110,000 Yen (around $US 1,335 based on today's rate).

[Source PC Watch -google translated]

Jolibook, A New Netbook from Jolicloud

Jolibook from Jolicloud

Yes maybe this month something big is really going to happen in the world of little computers...

Jolicloud seems to be in the final stage of developing a netbook of its own. As it website showed, perhaps it will be released as soon as this month.

The only known specifications so far is that Jolicloud 1.1-powered laptop will boast an Atom N550 CPU, and a 250GB hard drive. Jolicloud also says that the netbook's display will boast a "gorgeous" screen and an affordable price. Jolicloud is a new operating system for netbooks.

[Source Engadget]

Gigabyte Technology Introduces Booktop T1125 3-in-1 Notebook

Gigabyte Technology has introduced its latest notebook, the Booktop T1125, featuring a 11.6-inch touchscreen panel. This 3-in-1 notebook can be instantly turned into a tablet PC and is able to act as a desktop PC with a docking station.

This Booktop T1125 uses the latest Intel Core i5 or i3 ultra-low voltage (ULV) processors and is incorporated with Nvidia's Optimus technology and USB 3.0 ports. For multimedia support, it features built-in HDMI, THX-certified, optimized sound performance and four dual-channel stereo speakers.

The Booktop T1125 is scheduled to launch later in November with a suggested retail price of US$1,299.

[Via Digitimes]

Apple 11.6-inch MacBook Air, Available for $999

Here are the specs. of the 2 new MacBook Air from their press release:

Faster-solid state flash storage is up to twice as fast as hard drive storage, more reliable-hard drive crashes are eliminated, lighter and smaller-solid state flash storage is up to 90 percent smaller and lighter than hard drives.

Available in 11-inch and 13-inch models and weighing as little as 2.3 pounds, the new MacBook Air is Apple's lightest and most portable notebook ever. MacBook Air uses the same solid state storage technology as iPad™ to deliver instant-on responsiveness, up to seven hours of battery life and up to 30 days of standby time. Starting at $999, the affordable MacBook Air defines the next generation of MacBooks.

Vigor Evo HD - A Rugged Workstation from Next Computing

Next Computing's Vigor Evo HD is an innovative ruggedized external chassis, portable, enterprise-class performance in harsh conditions computer. Weighing in at under 35 lbs. and equipped with a durable handle and optional shoulder strap, one can carry the Vigor Evo anywhere they need it.

NextComputing's Vigor Evo HD combines the highest-performance mobile server, based on the dual-core and quad-core Intel Xeon and the Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor, with a high performance graphics workstation, ruggedized in one briefcase-like form factor.The Vigor Evo HD supports up to (2) Single-, Dual-, or Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processors or up to (2) Dual- or Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processors for a total of up to 8 processor cores to handle all of your intensive processing needs.

The Vigor Evo HD also features:

• An integrated 17" LCD display w/ hard coated protective screen
• Optional fold-out HD monitors
• NextComputing's Vigor Evo HD offers a Dust Filtration System.Optional replaceable protective screen with various anti-glare and hardening/anti-scratch coatings
• Enhanced I/O functionality
• Hot-swappable "quick-time" hard drives (click here to view video)
• Internal rubber shock absorbers create a floating internal chassis for added protection
• Powerful, small form-factor processing architecture

The Vigor Evo HD is ideal for:

• Field- and ship-based 3D and 4D visualization
• Harsh environment
• In-theater command and control operations and target acquisition

[Read more > nextcomputing]

Is Apple's Next-Generation MacBook Air Coming Next Week?

There are some alleged details about what Apple will announce sooon (this Wednesday?).

It seems that Apple will launch a new 13.3-inch MacBook Air and 11.6-inch MacBook Air. AppleInsider.com got a tip that a 11.6-inch MacBook Air will be coming with details as follows:

• The 11.6-inch MacBook Air won't replace the 13.3-inch model, but will instead complement it as a more aggressively-priced option
• Both the new 11.6- and 13.3-inch models sport matching outfits in the form of new, all-unibody designs and single button trackpads
• The port door found on the existing MacBook Air is gone from the new designs, which feature a port layout similar to the existing MacBook Pros
• The new "SSD card" storage is based off an SATA connection
• The base component of both models is just slightly thicker than a standard USB port at its thickest point

Engadget has showed a prototype (from back in April) of the new 13.3-inch MacBook Air and is architecturally very close to what Apple plans to release next week alongside the new 11.6-inch model.

[Via appleinsider]

Kitchen Laptop Stand

When you cook don't mis any information. Today is digital age, whenever and wherever you go laptop or slate must follow, even to go to the bathroom. To avoid your laptop being spilled with olive oil or ketchup maybe it is a good idea to protect it with this laptop stand.

Here are the technical details given by vendor:

• Protects your laptop in the kitchen from food splatters
• Keeps the laptop open at an easy viewing angle
• Hand washing recommended

Get one  Kitchen Laptop Stand

Algiz XRW: 10-inches Rugged Laptop from Handheld Group

Handheld Group, a company from Sweden introduced its rugged small laptop, the Algiz XRW. It features 10.1-inch, which is powered by Intel's 2GHz Atom Z550 and Windows 7 Ultimate. Other specs include a 64GB SSD, 2GB of DDR2 memory, a pair of USB 2.0 sockets, inbuilt Bluetooth / WiFi, GPS, 2 megapixel webcam and an optional Gobi 2000 WWAN module. It weighs just 3.3 pounds, and that's including the IP65 / MIL-STD-810F rated enclosure, which is fully capable of rejecting dust, water and debris. It has 1366 x 768 resolution panel. It should be available in December.

[engadget]

USB 3D Blu-Ray Player From Buffalo

Buffalo created USB Blu-Ray player for your laptop or netbook - external player. This USB Blu-Ray supports 3D format!

For the Blu-Ray player with this 3D format capability it only costs $350.  For that price, many will consider getting an all new laptop with Blu-Ray although it might not have 3D support.

The Buffalo portable player is part number BP3D-PI6U2-BK and measures 137- × 147- × 20mm.  The device is currently available in Japan, but will lander later this month in the US.

[via getusb]

Apple Launched New MacBook

Apple introduced new redesigned MacBook. This new MacBook following the design of MacBook Pro, has a unibody enclosure with rounded contours or curved lines made of rugged polycarbonate, 1.08 inches thin and weight 4.7 pounds. It has a LED-backlit 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display (1280 x 800 pixel resolution) and bigger hard drive - 250GB compared with 160GB on the previous model. Another change that we can find in this new machine is that it has new Multi-Touch trackpad without button where you can click anywhere - left, right, center, and everywhere in between.

This product refresh came just one day after Apple announced record profits, selling more than 3 millions Mac computers in the last quarter, increased 17% on the same period last year.

The price of this MacBook is US$999 (Can$1099/UK£799).

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