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)

Chinese manufacturer Sinchun has released a new UMPC, called the UMPC-501 A. The device is very portable measuring at 160 x 95 x 22 mm, and weighing in just 350 grams, and offers the following features:

• 5" 800 x 480 touchscreen display;
• Intel Atom Z510 1.1GHz processor;
• Windows XP Home;
• 1GB RAM;
• 8GB to 32GB SSD;
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity;
• Integrated 3G module;
• Built-in SiRFstar III GPS chipset

It will cost approx. $441 when it hits the stores mid-September.

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.

The new Optima's OP5-E MID will be released as soon as its ongoing software testing finishes. It will have a form factor similar to that of a Nokia N810 Internet tablet, while the features will include:

• Marvell PXA320 806MHz processor;
• 128MB RAM;
• 256MB ROM;
• microSD memory card slot;
• 4.3" WVGA resistive touchscreen display;
• Built-in 3G connectivity;
• Maemo Linux operating system;
• GPS navigation;
• 802.11b/g WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity;
• 3.2Mpix camera;
• 8-hour runtime (2600mAh li-polymer battery)

Generation MP3 have reviewed the new Archos 2 budget media player. You can watch the video below:

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

According to Gizmodo's recent report based on some leaked Microsoft documents, the anticipated Zune HD will be launched on September 8 Launch. The device will be available in 16GB and 32GB variants, but the price so far remains unknown. We should note that the Zune's OLED display and the Tegra chip are both very edgy and expensive components.