Introducing a new netbook called the VNB103 from Viewsonic. It comes in an aluminum case, and offers the following features:

• Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor;
• 10.1” 1,024 ? 600 resolution display;
• 1GB RAM;
• 160GB hard drive;
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi connectivity;
• 1.3Mpix camera;
• 3 x USB 2.0 ports;
• 1.04kg

The VNB103 is currently available only in China for about $424.

Unlike the majority of ultraportable laptops, the new MSI Wind U230 uses an AMD processor instead of Intel’s Atom. The device includes:

• AMD’s 1.6GHz Neo X2 MV40 processor;
• 12.1" 1366 x 768 chassis;
• AMD Radeon HD3200 graphics;
• Up to 4GB of RAM;
• 160GB, 250GB or 320GB hard-drives;
• Windows 7 Home Premium;
• Connectivity: HDMI, VGA, 3 x USB 2.0, ethernet and audio i/o, multiformat card reader;
• Wi-Fi b/g/n and optional Bluetooth;
• Battery: 3-cell pack (4 hours) or 6-cell pack

The expected price is somewhere around $400.

Acer has introduced its lates Aspire AS8940G-6865 notebook. It's a powerful feature packed machine, which offers the following:

• Windows 7 OS;
• Intel Core i7 Quad 720QM CPU;
• 18.4" 1920 x 1200 widescreen LED backlit LCD display;
• built-in Blu-ray drive/ DVD burner;
• NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M;
• 4GB of DDR3 RAM;
• 500GB of storage;
• 8-cell lithium-ion battery;
• Dolby Home Theater Audio tech and five built-in speakers

The price is $1,349.99.

ASUS has announced its new UL lineup of laptops. They all boast a lightweight aluminum chassis, measure up to 1" in thickness, and are able to run up to 12 hours per charge.

15.6" models: UL50A, UL50Ag and UL50Vg. Powered by either 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo or 1.4GHz Core 2 Solo, Intel GMA 4500 graphics and up to 4GB of RAM.

14" models: UL80Ag and UL80V. Both feature the same specs as the UL50Ag and UL50Vg.

Low-end models: UL20A and UL30A, Small size, no ODD.

 

No idea on pricing, but they oshould be available in North America in the near future.

Dell has launched a new series of full-featured laptops called the Inspiron Z. The new family will offer enhanced portability combined with high end features. The first two models in line are the Inspiron 14z and Inspiron 15z, available now for $599 upwards.

Shared features include:

• 1" in thickness;
• 6-cell battery lasts around 8 hours when you’re operating in “airplane” mode;
• DVD burners;
• Webcams;
• Wi-Fi adapter;
• Cinematic 16:9 HD displays;
• Up to 8GB of RAM;
• 500GB hard drive;
• “ExpressCharge” technology (charge the battery by up to 80% capacity in just an hour)

Intex N101-WC1100 netbook sounds pretty difficult to pronounce, but since it's the only Intex netbook released recently in India, just tell the name of the manufacturer, and they'll give you this model. It comes with similar specifications found in netbooks in its class, including:

• Intel Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor;
• 1GB RAM;
• 160GB hard drive;
• 1.3Mpix webcam;
• 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity;
• 7-in-1 memory card reader;
• Battery is good for 4-hours

You can now get the Intex N101-WC1100 for under $400.

Here's a new (or yet another) clone of the Asus Eee PC S101 netbook. The latest clone model is known as the EPCS101-BRN004X, and comes with an Asus logo on the back instead of Eee as found on the original. That's how you can tell it's fake. Specwise, it's actually not bad:

• Intel's 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor;
• Intel 945GSE+ICH7-M chipset;
• Intel GMA950 graphics chipset;
• 1.3Mpix webcam;
• Wi-Fi connectivity;
• 1GB RAM;
• 160GB hard drive;
• 3,000mAh li-ion battery

The price is just $301.

Alienware has announced a new version of their M17x gaming notebook called the Nebula Red. It's not exactly groundbreaking, but still has some notable features, such as an anodized red aluminum casing, and a backlit keyboard that lights up with red (default) tinting.

Specifications didn't change:

• 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor;
• 250GB hard drive;
• DVD burner;
• 1GB GeForce GTX 260M;
• 4GB RAM

This new model will be released in August for about $1,900.

The new LaVie Light Lui Mobile from NEC is just another Atom-powered netbook that doesn't stand out from the croud. It's specs are:

• Atom N280 CPU at 1.66GHz;
• 1GB of RAM;
• 160GB HDD;
• 10.1” 1024x600 LCD;
• 1.3Mpix webcam;
• Wi-Fi b/g;
• Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR;
• Battery lifespan: up to 8.5hr;
• Weight: 1.32kg;
• M$ Windows XP Home SP3

Behold: the new limited edition Stealth MacBook Pro from Colorware. Only 10 units of these will be produced. The price for exclusivity is just $5,999. Any takers?

Features:

• 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
• 8GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2?4GB);
• 15" matte widescreen display;
• 256GB SSD