Gadgets and Mobile devices

Gateway NV59C66U notebook with WiMAX support

zeusman — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:27:39 -0400

Gateway has introduced a new WiMAX-enabled notebook called NV59C66U. It is available in 15.6" and 17" sizes, and features an integrated Intel 6250 WiMAX card, an Intel or AMD processor at your choice, up to 8GB RAM, as well as a maximum 500GB HDD stored inside. Connectivity options include 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet LAN.

The WiMAX model will cost $699.99 upwards depending on the configuration.

Fujitsu Lifebook T580 Convertible Tablet PC

zeusman — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:26:30 -0400

Fujitsu has unveiled its latest 10-inch mini notebook, called the Lifebook T580. It features a swivel display, allowing the device to be converted into a tablet, complete with multi-touch functionality, and has the following specifications:

10" multi-touch display;
Intel Core i5 processor;
3G support;
GPS;
Windows 7 Professional OS;
Ambient light sensor;
Weighs 3.1 pounds;
Up to 8 hours of battery life

Pricing wasn't announced.

Toshiba's AC100 Netbook available in the UK

zeusman — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:24:45 -0400

A Wi-Fi version of the Toshiba's AC100 Android-powered netbook is currently up for order in the UK, while the 3G model is still in development. The device costs ?293 ($451), and offers the following features:

10" display;
Android 2.1 OS;
NVIDIA dual-core Tegra 250 chip;
512MB of RAM;
Up to 8-hours of battery life;
1.3Mpix camera;
Wi-Fi;
3G support (10U model);
Bluetooth 2.1;
HDMI output

Acer Aspire One D255 netbook Now available

zeusman — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:44:25 -0400

Acer has started selling its new Aspire One D255 netbook which is the first model in the series to hit the US. The netbook is available at HSN.com (Home Shopping Network) and is going for $399 in a choice of four colors, icluding red, black, aquamarine and sandstone. Specwise it is very similar to other netbooks from other manufacturers, and features:

1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core processor;
1GB RAM;
250GB hard drive;
10.1" display at 1024 x 600;
Intel GMA 3150 graphics chipset;
Wi-Fi connectivity

Video: Lenovo Skylight Hands-on

zeusman — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:13:37 -0500

Toshiba Satellite T100 notebooks

zeusman — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:37:42 -0500

Here's another pair of laptop models from Toshiba, this time with AMD CPU's and ATi crads on-board - the Satellite T100 series' T135D and T115D notebooks. Below we posted a list of key features for each model:

T135D:

13.3" display;
Windows 7 Home Premium;
AMD Turion Neo X2 Athlon or Neo MV-40 CPUs;
up to 4GB of RAM;
up to 320GB of storage;
802.11b/g/n;
6-cell battery good for up to six hours;
ATI Radeon 3200 GPUs

The price is $599.99.

T115D:

11.6" display;
Windows 7 Home Premium;

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Toshiba Qosmio X505 laptop

zeusman — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:28:44 -0500

Toshiba announced a new laptop that offers great performance at a reasonable price, the Qosmio X505. Pricing ranges from $1,199.99 to $1,899.99, while features include:

Intel Core i7-720QM and Core i5-430M CPU;
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M with 1GB DDR5 VRAM;
320GB 7200RPM hard drive;
64GB SSD;
Up to 8GB RAM

Note that it's not light and portable, as many of you might of thought.

Acer TravelMate Timeline 8571, 8471 and 8371 ultraportable Notebooks

zeusman — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:52:56 -0500

Acer has revealed its latest range of business ultraportables, the Acer TravelMate Timeline series.� The only difference between the models is their size: 13.3" for 8571, 14.1" for 8471, and 15.6" for 8371.

ASUS Eee PC 1005P and 1005PE Pine Trail netbooks unveiled

zeusman — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:31:33 -0500

ASUS Eee PC netbooks family has been with two Pine Trail series models, namely the 1005P and 1005PE. Here's what they feature:

ASUS Eee PC 1005P:

Intel 1.66GHz Atom N450 CPU;
10.1" display;
1GB of RAM;
3-cell battery;
three USB 2.0 ports;
webcam;
Windows 7 Starter;
160GB drive

ASUS Eee PC 1005PE:

Intel 1.66GHz Atom N450 CPU;
10.1" display;
1GB of RAM;
3-cell battery;
three USB 2.0 ports;
webcam;
Windows 7 Starter;
250GB;
Bluetooth

Approximate prices include $395 and $439 for 1005P and 1005PE respectively. Both models should be available this month.

Sony Nebula FW Series notebook

zeusman — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:50:49 -0500

Sony's has recently introduced its latest Signature Collection of stylish notebooks called the Nebula FW Series. This limited edition series will start from $809.99 upwards, depending on the chosen configuration. Features include:Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz processor;

16.4" display;
Dolby Surround Sound capability;
Blu-ray player;
Windows 7 OS