Two new netbooks in Japan

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

The Japanese love netbooks, like the rest of the world, and two new models release in Japan today, and it seems we don’t see elsewhere. The Kohjinsha ML6 has a glossy screen of 8.9″ (1024 x 600) and weighs 1kg. Regarding the Trigem Averatec AVN0270NB, this netbook of 10.2″ has a resolution of 1024 x 576 with a battery life of 5 hours. The specifications between these two netbooks include an Intel Atom N270, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive and Wi-Fi connectivity. The ML6 and the AVN0270NB are respectively priced at $408 and $459.

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Another netbook by Samsung: the N310 with a battery life of 11 hours

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

A new netbook just made its appearance at Samsung, this is the N310. Obviously for the Korean market, it is fairly standard with an LCD screen of 10.1″, a 160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, Bluetooht, WiFi, a 1.3-megapixel camera, the 3G/3G+, the WiBro (WiMAX) and a battery life of 5 hours of up to 11 hours with an optional battery. Available in several colors, but no price announced.

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Samsung N110 laptop: the successor to the NC10

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

The Samsung NC10 is one of the best netbook at the moment but the Korean brand has already announced its successor, the N110. With a thinner design, this new netbook is not so different from its predecessor as it is equipped with a screen of 10.2″ (1024 x 600 resolution), an Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz with 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, Windows XP and battery life until 8 hours. Price: $469.

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Sotec unveils the C103 netbook

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Sotec is not as famous as Asus in netbooks, but that does not mean it can not escape its own. Their latest model is the Sotec C103 which includes standard specifications:

  • Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz
  • Screen of 10.1″ with 1024×600 resolution
  • 160GB Hard Drive
  • 1GB of RAM
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity

It will be in black and white version – it would be cool to see Sotec add a myriad of colors to look more attractive.

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Apple MacBook Nano

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

It is rumored that there would be a MacBook Nano. This time, we have an image of the model. How LG had this information (or should we say, rumor) about this? Well, anyway, we are attracted by rumors like insects by light, then treat yourself with this picture. Many speculate that there will be a OLED touchscreen. After all, we can not expect less because Apple has paid to LG half a billion dollars in R&D in touch technology. You think a MacBook Nano worth it or not?

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HP Enviro batteries

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Enviro battery for HP laptops based on the latest Sonata Boston Power technology, and are available for current laptop models of 18 from Hewlett-Packard. Sonata declares that their Li-ion cells can deliver a sustainable performance for three years, which is a battery life three times longer than most laptop batteries. HP also added a three-year warranty. These batteries are Ecolabel certified, don’t worry about polluting the environment. The prices start at $149.99.

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GD-Itronix GD8000 rugged laptop

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

GD-Itronix has introduced its GD8000 rugged laptop, which is superior to standard MIL-STD 810F of the U.S. army. The original specification required that the device is resistant to falls from a height of 90cm and start 26 times consecutively just after, GD-Itronix says that their product may fall from 15cm more. Moreover, it can operate as if nothing had happened after being doused in more than 113 liters at a speed of 64km/h for four hours non-stop. You will need strong shoulders because GD8000 weighs 3kg, and will include the following specifications:

  • Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz
  • 2GB of RAM
  • 4500MHD integrated graphics controller with 1GB of video memory shared
  • 120GB Hard Drive
  • 64GB SSD optional
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Integrated GPS Sensor
  • Fingerprint Reader and memory card reader

Naturally, something so strong is not cheap, the GD8000 rugged laptop costs $3,800.

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Gateway P-7808u FX gaming laptop

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Gateway is back with a new gaming laptop, the P-7808u FX Edition. You’ll find the following specifications:

  • Wide Screen of 17″ at 1440 x 900 pixels
  • Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 2GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS 1GB
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 500GB Hard Drive
  • DVD
  • 1.3 Megapixel Webcam
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g /draft-N
  • HDMI Output
  • Three USB ports
  • Media Card Reader 5-in-1
  • Port eSATA and Firewire

Prices start at $1799.99 and it runs on Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit OS.

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MSI VR430 laptop

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

MSI in Taiwan unveiled its first laptop computer that brings VR430 Color Film Print Technology with patterns of waves on the design, presenting something different about the laptop market. It also committed to preserving the environment, with its exclusive ECO Engine, which allows you to consume less energy by using your laptop. Specifications include an LCD screen of 14.1″ with a resolution of 1280×800 pixels, a 1.3-megapixel webcam with an internal microphone, a memory 4-in-1 card reader and three USB 2.0 ports. You can have up to 4GB of RAM if you wish, and the VR430 is equipped with a ATI Mobility Radeon HD3200 graphics card. You can choose between the hard drives of 160GB to 320GB, and between a AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core or Sempron Mobile.

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MSI VX600 laptop

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

MSI offers the new VX600 200FA laptop which includes MSI’s ECO Engine, which helps to preserve the environment. It will work with an Intel Core 2 Duo, an ATI HD3410 3D DDR2 512MB VRAM integrated graphics card. The widescreen of 15.4″ has a maximum resolution of 1280×800 pixels, and a full-size keyboard. Other specifications include four integrated USB 2.0 ports, a 4-in-1 memory card reader, an 1.3 megapixel camera and a DVD multi burner. The ECO Quick Launch Touch Sensor lets users set the MSI VX600 laptop in 5 different modes – Gaming, Movie, Presentation, Office, and Turbo Battery.

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