The Samsung Q40 laptop weighs only 1.15kg and is under an inch thick. Using Microsoft’s Windows XP professional as its operating system, the laptop is powered by an Intel 1.2 GHz Core Solo processor and features 512MB RAM, WiFi connectivity, 60GB hard disk drive, 12.1 inch widescreen SuperClear display, and an external DVD re-writer. You can buy this laptop at PC World with the price of £1,299.99.
ASUS has released its new multi-media notebook pc ‘M51Se’ to retail. The model is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo T5750(2.0G) processor. The M51Se features ATI HD 3470 256MB of RAM, 2GB of DDRII 667, built-in WiFi 802.11a/b/g support, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, ASPM(ASUS Security Protect Manager) program, and DVD-Super Multi drive. Such performance will be accessible via 15.4″ WXGA TFT with Active Colour (1280×800). For the highest data protection, its AuthenTec fingerprint scanner with TruePrint® technology reads from the live layer of skin, preventing common skin surface conditions from impairing scanner accuracy. Perfect to keep idle unwanted hands at bay. Currently retails for £699.
Haseenote, the Korean company, will sell JIVE W205R in Korea for 830.00 Euro. The notebook features a 12 inch display screen with a resolution of 1280×800 pixels, a 1.66 Ghz Core Duo T2050, 1GB of RAM, 80GB of SATA, DVD Multi burner, and 64MB of ATI Radeon Xpress 200M. W205R is not compatible with gamers since it lacks of a powerful video card.
Toshiba launched its new high-end notebook, the Qosmio F30/795LS. It is a multimedia notebook that features an 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo T2300 processor, 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM, 160GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 graphics, analog/digital TV tuners, DVR capabilities, DVD Super-Multi drive, and a 15.4 inch widescreen display. The notebook goes on sale this month with the price of $2,442.
Jeff Clarke, Dell’s Business Product Group General Manager, has confirmed that the company will release a Latitude tablet soon. Jeff mentioned that the tablet is designed specifically for education/heathcare/corporate sector. The Latitude XT will be featured with single/dual core Intel ultra low voltage processor, LED-backlit WXGA 1280 x 800 display, wireless n, Bluetooth, and fingerprint reader. Dell Latitude XT Tablet PC is expected to ship in Q3 with Windows Vista operating system.
Raon Digital’s Everun Ultra Portable PC comes with HSDPA wireless connection for surfing, SMS and Voice. The gadget is powered by an AMD Geode LX900 featuring 600MHz of processing power and provides a QWERTY keypad, and 4.8″ 16.7 million colors Wide VGA LCD screen. Its high-capacity Lithium Ion batteries offers battery life of up to 12 hours. Everun adopts advanced wireless technology including HSDPA, WIMAX (802.16e Wibro), WiFi and Bluetooth.
Toshiba Japan has launched a new notebook which is targeted at business users. The Dynabook Satellite P10 160C/5 is powered by a 1.63 Ghz Intel Celeron M 380 processor, 256MB of memory, a 15 inch XGA (1024 x 768) display, the Radeon Xpress 200M chipset, a DVD-ROM / CD-RW drive, and Wireless LAN. In addition, this notebook runs on Windows XP Home edition. Other features include four USB 2.0, two PCMCIA card slots, one Ethernet, Modem, VGA out and Video In / Out. Using Lithium Ion battery, the notebook has 1.5 hours of battery life. The unit measures 331mm ×278 mm ×28.5 – 35.8 mm and weighs 2.8 kgs. Its price is at 81,100 Yen or about $700.
The company Gateway, a famous producer of notebooks, released several new models of laptops. One is a convertible laptop Gateway C-142XL, which should particularly please those who are often on the road.
Gateway 142XL could be fully managed by a special digital pen. This is an ideal solution for students or professionals, who often make notes, draw diagrams or charts. All these operations can be performed using the stylus Wacom, but they work extremely easy and comfortable.
The laptop Gateway C-142XL is equipped with a processor Intel Core 2 Duo T8300, card ATI Radeon X2300 HD, capacity 250GB hard drive and 3072MB of RAM.
Official sales of C-142XL began in May at a price of about $1300.
HP has developed, perhaps one of the most interesting series of notebooks Voodoo, which was named Voodoo Envy 133. A distinctive feature is a new ultrathin design.
So managed to make it a tremendous thin, with 0.7″ in width. That is why it doesn’t posses a built-in optical drive, but there are Ethernet, WiFi N (100 + Mbps) and adapter HDMI-VGA.
In addition, it has a powerful processor, SDD-drive (optional 1.8 “HDD) and operating system are likely to Linux. The novelty weighs total 1.55 kg, while the size of the display is 13.3″. Increased durability and reliable protection of internal components provides the carbon shell, which are also allowed to make such a light laptop. Stylish glossy design and logo on the lid notebook make it equally attractive for both men, and for female society.
The price of HP Voodoo Envy 133 range from $ 2099.
Dospara unveiled its Prime Note Galleria ISM laptop featuring a 17 inches screen (WSXGA+), 2GB RAM, Core 2 Duo T7300, 160GB HDD, A/B/G WiFi, and GeForce 8600 GT with 512MB VRAM. The laptop measures 395mm x 278mm x 35mm and weights 3.8kg. Its price tag is at around $1400.
Here comes a glimpse of the upcoming Gateway P-7811 FX, slated for release in August. It will be powered by Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor P8400 2.26 GHz and the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GTS supporting HDMI v1.2, accessible through 17″ screen. It also features 200 GB HDD, 4 GB DDR3 RAM, built in 1.3 Mp Web cam, and more. It ships with Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with SP1. Expect some tough new laptop. The initial specs look like it’s a real beast. To be priced somewhere in the range of $1500.
Toshiba company released a new laptop under the name G55, which will be on sale as early as next month, and will cost $ 1550.
G55 is built on a platform Centrino 2, and equipped with 18.4″ display with a resolution of 1680×945 pixels, card GeForce 9600M GT, 4GB of RAM, two hard disks, and processor Quad Core HD administering a multitude of multimedia functions, including the recognition of the owner of a person using webcams.
Gaming notebook Toshiba Qosmio WXW/79GW comes with processor Intel Core 2 Duo and 2GB of RAM DDR3. In addition, the notebook is also equipped with SSD-drive volume 64GB or hard drive capacity 160GB 7200 interface SATA.
Among other characteristics can be seen 17″ WSXGA+ display with a resolution of 1680×1050 pixels, graphics card GeForce 9800M GTX, 1.3-megapixel Web camera, card-reader 4 – in-1, HDMI and USB ports, Firewire, WLAN optical drive and DVD Super Multy.
Toshiba 9800M GTX High End will be on sale next month in Japan. This will be a model with SSD-drive, which will cost 348000 Yen ($ 3.500).
MSI PR201 comes with fingerprint reader; you’ll never again have to memorize usernames and passwords to access your computer. Just lightly press your finger on the reader at the front to unlock. The PR201 uses Intel® Core™2 Duo processor and Intel® GM45 Express Chipset for unrivaled processor performance, and stunning new HD capabilities. It is equipped with 250 GB HDD and 2 GB DDR2 RAM. It features minimalist scheme, the PR201 is dominated by a Black and Silver color, engraved with the finely detailed MSI logo. Measuring in at 303mm in length, 231.5 mm in width, and 16-29.5 mm in height, the notebook comes in magnesium alloy casing with a weight of 1.8kg (including battery) making PR201 very light and portable. Priced around $1500.
The MSI PR601 features the latest Intel® Core™2 Duo processor and Intel® GM45 Express Chipset accessible via 15.4″ ACV widescreen display with 1280 × 800 high resolution. It comes with 250 GB HDD, and 2 GB DDR2 RAM. It will be equipped with a built-in 1.3 mega pixel webcam right on top of the LCD. It also include 4 well distributed USB 2.0 ports, 3-in-1 card reader, a Multi-DVD burner, and more. It runs on Windows VISTA business. All these in a package weighing of only 2.5 Kg. Currently priced at retail around $1350.
The simple and yet fluid body design makes MSI EX310 the leader of fashionable styling. To deliver truly high performance computing power, the MSI EX310 uses the latest AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor. Measuring in at 31cm in length, 23cm in width, and 25-37cm in height, along with a weight of 1.9 kg (including battery), EX310 is extremely practical. For a more realistic high-definition viewing experience, EX310 employs the most advanced ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD3450 graphic card with DDR3 256MB VRAM. It is also equipped with High-Definition Multimedia Interface(HDMI), 2nd Generation Dolby®, Built-In 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam, and an integrated Digital TV receiver(optional). Price on retail has not been confirmed though.
Acer Aspire 5920 and 4710 are part of the Gemstone notebook PC line. The Aspire 5920 is built on Acer’s Empowering Technology. It features a 15.4-inch HD widescreen display with CrystalBrite, and Dolby Home Theater Virtual Surround Sound for a complete HD experience. The laptop runs on a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2GB of RAM, a 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M-GT Grpahics Engine, 160GB of hard disk space, a DVD Dual Layer Drive, integrated web cam, WiFi and Bluetooth.
The Aspire 4710 is smaller at 14.1-inches and powered by a 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and comes jam packed with 512MB RAM, 120GB HDD, a dual layer DVD drive, and WiFi. FYI, this unit comes pre loaded with Linux Basic Edition and not a version of Windows. The Aspire 5920 and 4710 notebook PCs are available at Acer authorized resellers and selected retailers throughout North America, with pricing at around $1999 for the Aspire 5920 and $599 for the Aspire 4710.
The LaVie LL590/GG is NEC’s latest multimedia notebook that features an 1.6 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-50 processor, 768MB of DDR2 SDRAM, 100GB HDD, ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 graphics, DVD Super-Multi drive, and a super bright 15.4 Inch WXGA display with ShineView technology. It has also 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x FireWire port, 802.11 a/b/g WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3-in-1 memory card reader. Weighing 6,8 pounds, the notebook is available this August in Japan for $1,831
The Gateway E-100M ultra portable notebook uses Intel Core Solo CPU, 80 GB SATA @ 5400RPM (manufactured by Fujitsu) HDD, 12.1 Inch WXGA Widescreen (1200 x 800), Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, 512MB DDR2 SDRAM @533 MHz (1 x 512MB), and an external USB 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW). Other features include Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 a/b/g + Internal Bluetooth. This note book measures 0.9 Inch x 11.41 Inch x 8.93 Inch and weights 3.15 lbs.
