The X-Slim X340 is a new MSI laptop for the US market. It is available for $900 and offers the following features:

• Intel Core 2 Solo 1.4GHz processor;
• 2GB RAM;
• 320GB hard drive;
• Wi-Fi connectivity;
• 1.3Mpix webcam;
• Bluetooth support;
• 4-cell battery (8-cell optional)

Averatec N2700 is a new budget notebook for those tight on cash. At its price of $699 you can easily get a high-end netbook, but you certainly won't be able to enjoy the following specifications:

• Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 2GHz processor;
• GMA X4500HD graphics chipset;
• 12" WXGA display;
• 4GB RAM;
• 250GB SATA hard drive;
• 8x SuperMulti dual-layer DVD writer;
• Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity;
• Three USB 2.0 ports;
• FireWire and audio in/out;
• 4-in-1 memory card reader;
• 1.3Mpix camera;
• Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit OS

HP has released its Pavilion dv3t, the company’s lightest-weight laptop. It is available now for $798.99 upwards in both “espresso black” and “moonlight white” color options. Features include:

• 13.3" LED-backlit display;
• Core 2 Duo processors from the 2.0GHz T6400 upwards;
• Up to 8GB of RAM
• 6-cell battery is up to 4hrs 15 minutes or 7hrs runtime from the optional 9-cell battery;
• NVIDIA GeForce G 105 with 512MB VRAM (optional);
• Wi-Fi b/g (or optional WiFi n and Bluetooth);
...

ASUS P30A is the latest notebook from the company targeted specifically at business users. This is why the configuration doesn't include a fast processor and a powerful videocard, instead you'll get the following:

• Intel Core 2 Duo ULV processor 1.4GHz;
• 4GB of RAM;
• 320GB or 250GB HDD;
• 13.3" LED-backlit display @ 1,366 x 768;
• Fingerprint reader;
• Bluetooth 2.1;
• Wi-Fi, 3G;
• 1.3Mpix webcam;
• HDMI and a DVD writer

Pricing and availability details weren't announced as of yet.

The new Toshiba Dynabook UX is an average netbook with some standard features and two colors to choose from, yet, the company decided to stick a €544 price tag on it for some reason. If you ask us, it's not worth it.

Specifications:

• 10.1" display at 1,024 x 600 resolution with LED backlight;
• Intel Atom N280 1.6GHz processor;
• 1GB of RAM;
• Intel 945GSE Express chipset;
• 160GB hard drive;
• Windows XP

The new Dell Vostro A90 has been released in the U.S. This netbook is a clone of the Dell Inspiron Mini 9, except that it has a full black exterior. Its features include:

• 8.9" display at 1,024 x 600 resolution;
• Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor;
• 1GB of RAM;
• Up to 16GB flash storage;
• Wi-Fi connectivity;
• Bluetooth (optional)
• Ubuntu 8.04 Linux or Windows XP OS

Prices start from $349 upwards.

Nextgear-Note has recently released its latest M350WSV1-MH gaming laptop on the Japanese market. It comes with the "Monster Hunter" game, which is very popular in Japan, and has the following specs:

• Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 CPU;
• 4GB RAM;
• 320GB HDD;
• DVD Super Multi drive;
• Nividia Hybrid SLI (GeForce9100M and 9600M GS with 512 MB of VRAM;
• 18.4” Full HD LCD;
• Vista Home Premium SP1 OS

The price is 119,000 Yen (€900).

Kohjinsha has unveiled yesterday its latest Netbook, the MT6WX16AR. It comes in both black and white, and features:

• 10.1” LCD (1024x576);
• Atom N270 CPU;
• 1GB RAM;
• 160GB HDD;
• Intel 945GSE Express chipset;
• 1Seg TV Tuner

The price is 49,800 Yen (€370).

MSI has announced its new GX403 gaming notebook, which is the company’s smallest device intended for gaming. Its features include:

• 14" display;
• GeForce GT 130M graphics card;
• Support for 500GB hard drives;
• Centrino 2 Core 2 Duo CPU;
• Turbo Mode;
• 4GB RAM;
• 1.3Mpix webcam;
• Blu-ray player;
• HDMI;
• Wi-Fi

Pricing and availability details are not yet available.

Packard Bell has announced two new netbook models - the Packard Bell Dot S and Dot M. Both will be available this month for 299 Euros and 399 Euros, respectively, and will have the following features:

• 10.1" (Dot S) or 11.6" (Dot M) display;
• Intel 1.33MHz Z520 processor;
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity;
• 3G option;
• Multitouch trackpad;
• 1GB RAM;
• 160GB hard drive;
• 5-in-1 memory card reader;
• Webcam