HP Pavilion dv6500z and dv9500z: 15.4" and 17" Notebooks Based-on AMD Available

HP has updated its Pavilion laptop series with two new notebooks based on AMD with affordable starting price. HP Pavilion dv6500z is a 15.4" business laptop starting price at $749.99 and Pavilion dv9500z is a17" entertainment laptop starting price at $999.99.

These two laptops have lots of similarities such as both powered by AMD Turion 64 X2 dual core processors and NVIDIA nForce 630M chipset or both features 5-in-1 digital media card reader, an Express Card slot; an integrated Infra-Red receiver, a FireWire port, as well as VGA and S-Video outputs; integrated Altec Lansing speakers; a numeric pad alongside the keyboard; option of a webcam, an ExpressCard digital/analog TV tuner, and a fingerprint reader.

But Pavilion dv9500z is better for Home office, multitasking, gaming, Graphics applications and Digital photography.

And Pavilion dv6500z is very good for traveling, Word processing and basic spreadsheeting, E-mail and basic Internet use, Digital audio, listen to music and burn CDs.

One of feature that has got updated in this series is the new design; using new HP Imprint Finish. HP Pavilion lineup used to have a Zen garden style finish. HP has changed that old finish to a "Radiance" design. Now, this stylish laptop coats a high-gloss, black resin with inlaid "Radiance" pattern.

Pavilion dv9500z:

This desktop-replacement laptop is very customizable about the matter of power. You can choose a budget CPU of AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-58 (1.9 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache) or you can choose maximum the multitasking fast clocking Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-66 (2.3 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache ).

There are options of 1GB of Ram or 2 GB of Ram or 4 GB of RAM memory.

About Hard drive you can choose even easier. You have variety of options and maximum you can choose Up to 500GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA dual hard drive (250GB+ 250GB)

Regarding display you have two options: The 17" WXGA high-definition widescreen with BrightView (1440×900 resolution) is standard or for higher resolution you can choose WSXGA with BrightView (1680×1050 resolution).

Also, you can select the Ultra BrightView 1440×900 dual lamp display and of course the weight of your laptop will increase to 8.4 lbs. Its weight starts at 7.7 lbs.

For Graphics card, you can stay by default means integrated NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M graphics or you can select NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS dedicated video to get support for Direct X10. With this graphics you are able to choose HD DVD ROM drive. But the default graphics you will only have a Super Multi DVD burner.

Although Pavilion dv9500z is an entertainment laptop, it can be a very good business laptop as it offers 802.11b/g wireless LAN and 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN with optional Bluetooth and Optional Verizon Wireless V740 1XEVDO PC ExpressCard. As other laptops it provides Ethernet and modem.

The system features four USB ports without fingerprint reader, or three USB ports if the fingerprint reader.

It runs on Vista Home Premium (32-bit) OR Vista Business (32-bit) OR Vista Ultimate (64-bit).
It measures 15.6 (L) x 11.22 (W) x 1.56 (H).

Pavilion dv6500z:

This mainstream laptop is so similar to the previous model. So here I just talk about the differences between dv6500z and dv9500z.

Pavilion dv6500z its budget processor is like dv9500z but maximum you can have Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-64 (2.2 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache ) on this laptop.

For hard drive you have storage up to half of dv9500z means 250GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive.

Pavilion dv6500z has only one option for display: 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800).

The system will feature 3 USB ports.
Its weights starts at 6.14 lbs and measures 14.05 (L) x 10.12 (W) x 1 (min H)/1.69" (max H).
It comes with 6- cell battery while dv9500z comes with 9-cell battery.

Regarding network, graphics, ports, slots, memory and other optional facilities like webcam microphone, 3G mobile broadband finger print reader, OS and so on, Pavilion dv6500z has got the same features of Pavilion dv9500z.

AMD Is Launching Barcelona in September 2007, Puma in 2008 and Fusion in 2009

AMD talked about its schedule for next two years in its Asia Analyst Tour on August 27 in Taipei.

AMD has totally fixed time table for its upcoming platforms:

- Opteron server processors (Barcelona) are coming out in early September 2007 at core frequencies up to 1.9GHz and 2.0GHz. They are used for the energy efficient and standard performance markets.

- faster CPUs for clock speed at 2.3GHz or above for these segments targeting the high performance sector coming at year-end 2007 and beyond

- Puma notebook platform will be released in 2008

- The first Fusion processor, Eagle platform featuring Falcon, will be released in 2009. It features combination of a CPU (Bulldozer) and GPU core in a single package

In earlier report, AMD explained well about Puma platform. Puma supports Intel Centrino, current Santa Rosa platform and upcoming Montevina, platform. Puma platform includes ATI Radeon graphics, NVIDIA chipset and graphics technologies, and higher wireless technologies.

Puma features the 65nm “Griffin” mobile processor and “780G″ mobile chipset. The platform will provide longer battery life, graphics and video processing enhancements to support Vista graphic features and directX10, and improvement in overall performance.

Wikipedia explains that AMD Fusion is the codename for a future next-generation microprocessor design and the product of the merger between AMD and ATI, combining general processor execution as well as 3D geometry processing and other functions of today's GPUs into a single package.

Also, AMD has mention about its up coming platform for desktop PCs.

AMD said:

Also scheduled for the end of the year is the Spider platform (RD7XX chipsets and 65nm Phenom processors with 2MB L3 cache) for desktops. This will be followed by Hardcastle (RS7XX chipsets and 45nm Phenom CPUs with 6MB L3 cache) in 2008.

Intel- the major competitor of AMD is ahead and launched its 65 nm quad-core Xeon 5300 “Clovertown” processors last year. Intel is going to release its quad-core "Harpertown"- quad-core processor based on Intel's upcoming Penryn family and uses smaller, 45-nanometer scale components in 11 November 2007.

Source: digitimes

Vista SP1 Coming in Q1 2008; Windows XP SP3 Coming in Next Few Weeks

Microsoft has made a good schedule to launch Vista SP1, at last. Yesterday Microsoft announced that Vista Service Pack 1 (Vista SP1) will be launched in Q1 2008. But before that the company is shipping a beta version to 10,000 to 15,000 testers next month.

I know that the users specially the businesses that have got Vista and are desperately waiting for Vista SP1 have got sad that they have to wait until next year. But I’m giving you another good news item that even now you can get Vista SP1 if you are running Vista on your laptop or desktop PC. How? It is very easy. Just update your Vista with the automatic service.

Zipkin senior product manager for Microsoft said:

Microsoft will deliver SP1 over its automatic update services to consumers running Windows Vista. Business customers can use this service as well or roll out a stand-alone version of SP1, which has a bigger footprint, through whatever software a company uses for pushing updates to desktops.

The main duty of Vista SP1 (like Windows XP Service packs1 and 2) is to update Vista OS and fix bugs. Also, it enhances the performance, reliability, and compatibility of applications running in Vista and will not break any applications already running on the OS (but this is the problem you can easily face when you work with Windows XP SP2). It means that Vista SP1 works with Vista much better than Windows XP SP2 working with XP.

Vista SP1 will contain the 20 updates that already released over Microsoft's automatic update services and thousands of Vista files will be changed. Nonetheless the size of Vista SP1 (50MB) will be less than half of XP SP2.

Zipkin about the performance features and reliability of Vista SP1 said:

Specifically, SP1 will fix performance features, such as allowing for the computer to resume functionality after being in the Hibernate or Standby state, and also reduce the time it takes between a user hitting CTRL/ALT/DELETE to get the log-in prompt so they can log on to Windows, Zipkin said.

Microsoft also in SP1 will improve the performance of Internet Explorer 7 to speed Javascript processing and reduce CPU utilization so sites running AJAX (Asynchronous Javascript and XML) can run faster, he said.

On the reliability side, the update will reduce the likelihood of Vista crashing from a vague "search protocol handler" error message that users have reported happens frequently, Zipkin said. The company also fixed other common crashes users have reported through Microsoft's automatic reporting service.

So far, Microsoft has sold Vista licenses to 60 million. And 42 million licenses have been sold to businesses through its volume licensing program.

Additionally, Microsoft is releasing Windows XP SP3- the ultimate and the last update for Windows XP within next few weeks.

Windows XP SP3 will comprise previously released updates and a small number of new fixes. It shouldn't dramatically alter the XP experience, according to Microsoft.

Source: InfoWorld

Laptops to Have NVIDIA GeForce 8800

NVIDIA GeForce 8800 is great graphics processor. It gives gamers a great experience for latest games and using other professional applications. These are the days of laptop computers and many gamers love to play in their laptops too. I mean laptop is portable. That means that you can play your cool games any place you like. So, it is good news that NVIDIA’s GeForce 8800 video card is going to be in the laptops soon. Dell XPS ( such as XPS M1730 according to laptoping) is going to be the laptop to have this facility.

I could not find more information about the new model of Dell XPS that will contain NVIDIA GeForce 8800 but it is going to increase the attraction of playing games in laptop computers. These new GPU delivers the ultimate visual experience for Windows Vista, DirectX 10 games, HD movies, and popular applications like Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Live Maps.

NVIDIA’s latest graphics chip will be available in 3 models of GeForce 8800M GTX, 8800M GT and 8800M GS versions. and naturally they will have less performance compared to the same model GeForce 8800 for desktop PCs.

For more information, read the following reports:

NVIDIA GeForce 8800 For Laptops Coming Soon

Mobile Geforce 8800 to launch soon
Latest NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GPUs got Gaming Laptops at Computex Show

Acer and Gateway: A detailed Analysis

The interesting thing about global economy is that it is changing constantly. You never know what will happen next. The element of surprise is always there. Very companies can expect to remain large for a long time. American companies are famous for their acquisitions. They want to buy companies from around the world. On the other hand, for many Asian companies, the main goal is to become profitable and attract an American company to buy them. Of course, this is the age of globalization and many things are changing and will continue to change. Take the example of Acer’s purchase of Gateway.

Gateway is perhaps a company of the past. It has a very successful history but it is not doing so well for the last few years. Wikipedia wrote:

Gateway's stock price has consistently trended lower since 2000 when in January shares were valued at over $60 but now as of August 7, 2007, the share price sells at $1.14. This information is reported from Yahoo! Finance

So, you can see how much Gateway stock price has plummeted in the last 7 years. This is bad news for Gateway bosses and the bad scenario of stock price indicates that Gateway needs a major shake up. I guess that Acer can provide that shake up.

On the other hand, Acer is doing fine at this moment. Acer bosses are on an expansive mood and they want to get more and become larger. Wikipedia wrote:

In 2000, Acer spun off its manufacturing operation (as Wistron Corporation) to focus itself on branding business. In deciding to support the sales of its product lines through specific marketing activities that best utilise distribution channels, Acer grew worldwide while its labour force contracted. In 2002, the pan Acer Group employed 39,000 people supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries. Revenues reached US $12.9 billion that year. By 2005, Acer employed 7,800 people throughout the world while maintaining a global sales and service network. Revenues were US$4.9 billion in 2003 and US$11.31 billion in 2006. Acer's North American market share slipped over the past few years while the European market share has gone up.

So, Acer seems to have the cash to buy Gateway.

About this matter, SMH reported:

ACER, the Taiwan-based maker of personal computers, has reached agreement to acquire Gateway for $US710 million ($861 million), a move that records the competitive landscape in the US and abroad.

The deal gives Acer a well-known brand name in the US market and better access to crucial retailers, such as Best Buy and Circuit City, computer industry analysts said. The deal may also help Acer build market share in Europe.

Through a previous agreement, Gateway has the first right of refusal to buy Packard Bell, a computer maker with a relatively strong presence in Western Europe. Acer indicated on Monday that Gateway intended to acquire Packard Bell.

This deal will help both the companies. Gateway is losing its independence but it is getting a good support from Acer. Thus, Gateway is getting a second life and is getting some much needed cash. On the other hand, this will help Acer to have stronger presence in the American and European markets. Acer is not doing so fine in the American market. Now, because of buying Gateway, Acer will find it easier to operate in American market at least.

This Acer Gateway deal has another implication too. You know that Lenovo is a Chinese company and Lenovos is trying to make itself larger. Lenovo is in direct competition with Acer as they make similar products and both of them are from Asia.

EE Times wrote:

In a regulatory filing on August 28, Gateway Inc. disclosed that Acer must within the next two weeks deposit approximately $48 million (35 million euro) into an escrow account to enable Gateway close on its offer to acquire European computer vendor Packard-Bell B.V.

Lenovo, which made international headlines with its purchase of IBM Corp.'s personal computer business, had been in discussions the last several weeks to acquire Packard-Bell as part of its global expansion plans.

Gateway in its filing referred to the "River Transaction," the term it is using to describe the Packard-Bell deal, and said it had agreed with Acer to "effect the River Transaction as promptly as possible."

Acer is expected to fund all costs related to the Packard-Bell deal, according to Gateway, which secured the rights to make the first offer to the European PC maker when it acquired eMachines.

This will not make Lenovo bosses happy at all and it will even more competition and some bitterness among Lenovo and Acer.

So, what is your idea about this matter?

ThinkPad Laptops Are More Ruggedized than Dell Latitude D620 and D630 ATG

As you Know full rugged laptops are very expensive and heavy and of course they don’t come with the latest cutting edge components. But there are some laptops in market that are some ruggedized for normal use (like spill proof, resistant against shaking or vibration) while their price is totally affordable like Dell Latitude D620ATG, Latitude D630 ATG (new version of D620 ATG), they can tolerate extra pressure and dropping more than other laptops.

IBM Lenovo in its blog has tried to prove that ThinkPad Laptops are rugged notebooks and even they are more ruggedized than Latitude D620 and D630 ATG. And also, they have equal or more durability than Panasonic semi-rugged laptops (like Toughbook CF-51 and CF-74) and Panasonic business rugged laptops (like Toughbook CF-W5, the CF-T5)!

Lenovo explains that for proving its claim it has tested its ThinkPad with MIL-STD 810F testing standard.

Military spec (MIL SPEC) testing is considered to be the standard in the industry for judging machine toughness and MIL-STD 810F is best for electronic devices as it deals with electronics hardware like PCs. MIL-STD 810F tests the resistance and durability of hardware devices like laptops against 25 factors or subcategories such as temperature, humidity, shock, dust, fungus, and explosive atmosphere or ballistic shock.

To continue, Lenovo explains that most vendors even with their “ruggedized” systems only pass a 4 to 6 of these subcategories like humidity and dust resistance.

ThinkPad T61 and ThinkPad R61 successfully could pass 5.5 MIL Spec tests while Dell Latitude D620 and D630 ATG only passed 4 MIL spec tests - low pressure, humidity, vibration, and sand/dust.

I am quoting the technical result from the lenovoblogs:

The results are great news and a great testament to our engineers. We passed the following tests: Altitude (500.4), Humidity (507.4), Vibration (514.5), High Temperature (501.4), and Temperature Shock (503.4). We almost passed blowing sand and dust test (510.4), but there was an error message on boot. However, the system did boot normally after we bypassed the error message. I count that as a half victory — so a ThinkPad has successfully passed 5.5 MIL Spec tests.

we passed more MIL Spec tests with one of our “standard” systems than several of our competitors did with their “ruggedized” systems. Dell’s ruggedized Latitude D620 and D630 ATG only passed 4 MIL spec tests - low pressure, humidity, vibration, and sand/dust. These are the exact same tests. The only difference is that our standard system did this with no modifications, at roughly half the price, and was almost 1kg / 2 lbs. lighter in weight

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So, ThinkPad laptops are Ruggedized Machines!

Japanese Experts: All Lithium-ion Batteries Are Dangerous

Japanese experts have warned about all sorts of Lithium-ion batteries that the fundamental technology behind this battery is risky and hazardous. They have emphasized that for consumer safety the design of this battery must change totally.

Professor Masataka Wakihara of the Tokyo Institute of Technology has said:

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hanges must be made to the manufacturing process to ensure that they are robust enough for everyday use.
Battery companies are still learning because the technology is young,

But there is a fundamental flaw with the way lithium-ion batteries are currently designed and if the companies genuinely care about safety, they need to completely change their production methods. A lithium-ion battery is quite a dangerous little box of energy.

Sofar, Sony has recalled 10 million batteries in 2006 for the fear of overheating.
Even Nokia has announced that 46 million batteries in its phone handsets may burst into flame.

Currently, Lithium-ion batteries power most laptops and mobile phones.

Source: digital life style

A Movie on Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard Leaked

Mac OS X v10.5 "Leopard" is the name of the upcoming sixth major release of the Mac OS X operating system for Apple's Mac line of personal computers. Some notable features include support for writing 64-bit graphical user interface applications, an automated backup utility called Time Machine, support for Spotlight searches across multiple machines, and large revisions to most core operating system components.

In the following, you can see a 33 second video Introductory about Leopard OS. Many viewers had good idea about this video. I recommend you to watch it too. It is very short awesome and nice.

You can read about this story more:

Apple Shows Off Near Final Mac OS X Leopard at the World Wide Developers Conference

Leopard OS X Pulls Off UNIX 03 Certification

Delay on Dell Inspiron and XPS Notebooks Extended to November

Dell has accepted the longer delay to November on its Inspiron 1420, Inspiron 1520, Inspiron 1720, and XPS m1330. Yesterday Dell explained the reason of delay on Inspiron laptops and earlier it has explained the reason for XPS m1330.

Although Dell has emphasize that premium colors are the main reason of delay, “the Texas-based PC maker is said to be encountering enough trouble that shortages could last until October or November” Electronista reports.

Dell has not said that when this problem will exactly finish. Fortunately, Dell could ship nearly all of its systems in a single color.

Electronista wrote:

Veteran multi-color notebook makers such as Sony have refined their processes but still produce fewer colors, with the VAIO CR selling in half as many colors as the eight Dell has offered in its first attempt.

Many users think that coloring laptops could be as easy as coloring cars. In Direct2Dell weblog I saw many comments that readers first compared these two things and then they got more annoyed from Dell. But the thing that Electronista is explaining shows that this idea is wrong.

Well, I think it is better that Dell first limit the color options and then gradually offers all the 8 color options for its laptops. Offering less color options is much better than delivering laptops so late, Isn’t it?

Sony’s New Sugar-Based Bio Battery Can Operate Three to Four Times Longer

Sony could introduce a biodegradable eco-friendly battery that can give more energy efficient than current options. This Bio Battery produces electricity from sugar. And it is a renewable fuel.

It easily works at room temperature and by using enzymes to oxidize sugars generates more energy-efficient battery than metal-based methods. So far, researchers could attain a maximum of 20 percent efficiency but they hope that soon they can improve and gain three to four times longer on a single charge than current battery technology.

The only difference between the new battery and existing technology will the new one will contain air holes to allow oxygen into the cell.

According to Slashdot, The bio battery measure 39 millimeters cubed and delivers 50mW.

I am quoting some lines from PC world website:

Minteer, an electrochemist at Saint Louis University in the U.S. said that her technology is believed to be the longest-lasting and most powerful of its type to date.

One of the first applications envisioned for the sugar fuel cell is a portable cell phone recharger that would contain special cartridges that would be pre-filled with a sugar solution and easily replaced after use. Ultimately, Minteer hopes that the sugar battery can be used as a stand-alone battery replacement in a wide range of portable electronic devices.

It is expected that this battery reaches the market in three to five years. So, it can be a green alternative to current Lithium-ion batteries soon.

Dell Explains Delays on Inspiron 1420, 1520, and 1720: Paint stuff and Short Supply

After many days, Dell at last decided to explain the problem of delays on Inspiron 1420, 1520, and 1720 notebooks.

Well, Dell has repeated some of the excuses that it mentioned in past for XPS M1330; matter of premium colors. But the second reason is new and some reasonable.

Dell first explains in its blog, that in matter of shipment, two factors play most important roles: 1) the order date and 2) parts availability.

Then it continues that answering to the questions of buyers about the delay is not easy as the supply picture changes frequently. And nowadays a new factor has started to create more delay for shipment. A component is in short supply. Well, this is not impossible. Few days ago I posted news about this problem that soon we should see delay of shipment from HP and Acer too.

But again Dell emphasizes that “color options are the main source of delay on Inspiron notebooks”.

I am quoting some lines from Direct2Dell:

To date, color options are the main source of delay on Inspiron notebooks. Basic colors like black are easier to produce. Premium colors and finishes like we use on the Inspiron models introduce complexity into the process, and that's holding things up. Just as Alex mentioned in his post about colors on the M1330, producing smaller quantities is not the issue—it's mainly an issue of scale. We'll continue to work directly with suppliers to ultimately increase our production on color notebooks

While premium colors are the main reason for delay of our Inspiron notebooks, displays are a secondary reason—some screen sizes are in short supply.

The way that Dell tries to convince buyers with this post and previous ones this question comes to mind that “will the problem of long weeks delay decrease if users just order their laptops with black color?”

There is no doubt that Inspiron notebooks or XPS m1330 are attractive because of their good features with affordable prices. So, I think many users are ready to accept the limitation of only two options of black or white color for their laptops rather than waiting for more than 5 weeks to get their orders.

Google Is Going to Distribute Goobuntu on Desktop Linux

Ubuntu is very familiar to Linux fans and they know that Ubuntu is a popular desktop Linux distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux but with a stronger focus on usability, regular releases, and ease of installation and use only free software.

But have you heard about Goobuntu?
Google is trying to have its own distribution of Linux for desktop. So, it has named a version of popular Ubuntu desktop Linux distribution, based on Debian and the Gnome desktop, as 'Goobuntu'.

Well, So far everyone knows that Google is working on this project but there is no further information about Goobuntu yet.

As you know this web log is only about laptop computers So, I’m just quoting some lines from theregister website about this news and if you are interested you can read more in that website:

Google has already demonstrated an interest in building a presence on the desktop. At CES Las Vegas this month, it announced the Google Pack, a collection of desktop software bundled together for easy downloading.

The pack includes many apps which compete directly with the Windows bundle, such as Google Talk, Google Desktop, Mozilla Firefox, the Trillian instant messenger client, RealPlayer, and Picasa photo management.

However, entering the desktop software world would be a huge step. Making Goobuntu as easy to use as XP will require a lot more development. It's unlikely to be ready for showtime any time soon, and it's possible Google itself hasn't finalised where the project should go.

Whatever Google's intentions, the input of Google engineers and developers, writing new features and fixing bugs, will be a huge boost to the Ubuntu project.

According to theregister website, Goobuntu.com domain has been registered but not by Google!
I myself opened the page. After big logo of Ubuntu and the name of website, there was a search option powered by Google. And I couldn’t find and redirecting to Cuban portal.

Asus Eee PC Is Available In NCIXUS Retailer

If you are eager to have one Asus Eee mini laptop you can visit NCIXUS Retailer. They offer 5 models with different 5 prices that you can order. The retailer says that your order shipment takes 1 to 2 weeks.

Well this is very interesting because Asus Announced few days ago that it will ship Eee PCs mini notebook line up to China and Taiwan, Europe and US from mid-September 2007.

Anyway, I searched about this retailer in wikipedia and I found that This NCIXUS.com website for the U.S. market is the sister of NCIX.com (or Netlink Computers Inc.).

NCIX.com is an online computer hardware and software retailer based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1996 by Steve Wu. It has retail outlets in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond and Langley, British Columbia. Its motto is “Great selection, technology and service.”

In NCIXUS Retailer. You can find:

-ASUS Eee PC700 Celeron M, 7" 800X480resolution, WLAN 10/100 LAN, DDR2 256MB, 2GB Flash memory, Linux, Black Notebook is priced at $259.07 USD.

-ASUS Eee PC700 Celeron M, 7" 800X480 resolution, WLAN, LAN, DDR2 256MB, 2GB, Linux, Camera, Black Notebook W/ Bag is priced at $286.97 USD.

- ASUS Eee PC700 Celeron M, 7" 800X480resolution, WLAN, LAN, DDR2 256MB, 2GB, Linux, Camera, White Notebook W/ Bag is priced at $286.97 USD.

- ASUS Eee PC700 Celeron M, 7" 800X480 resolution, WLAN, LAN, DDR2 512MB, 4GB, Linux, Camera, Black Notebook W/ Bag is priced at $390.60 USD.

- ASUS Eee PC700 Celeron M, 7" 800X480 resolution, WLAN, LAN, DDR2 512MB, 4GB, Linux, Camera, White Notebook W/ Bag is priced at $390.60 USD.

Update: You can find these models in the Canadian website NCIX.com, as well.

More Pictures about Dell XPS M1730 with Core 2 Extreme X7800 & SLI Nvidia GeForce 8700M GT

Yesterday, more details about Dell XPS M1730 were leaked. Today engadget has leaked more pictures of different components of this gaming laptop from Hard Drive to CPU, GPU, and adaptors, keyboard and So on. Here you can see one picture but you would rather go to engadget website and see other pictures. I think this laptop will attract many gamers!

In the following again I am writing whole the specifications I have got about this laptop:

-Intel Santa Rosa Platform and Intel PM965 chipset

-CPU: Intel Core 2 Due 2.0GHz T7700; T7300 and T7500 2.2GHz to 2.4GHz, and new Intel Core 2 Extreme X7800 to 2.60GHz with 800MHz front bus
-PPU: PPU of Ageia PhysX Controller to bring the most intensely realistic gaming and entertainment experience to laptop gamers.
-Memory: up to 4 GB of RAM
-Availability of Intel Turbo Memory from 512MB or 1GB
- Hard Drive: Different options of SATA hard drive. It can come with high capacity SSDs
- Optical drive: option of Blu-Ray/ or DVD burner

- Display: new 17" display; option of customizable external LED lighting,
- Graphics (GPU): Nvidia GeForce 8700M GT (512MB) graphics card (it can come double in SLI mode too) or a step lower NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GS graphics card (256MB)

-Wireless connection: Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 b/g/n and a new module 360 Dell Bluetooth v2.0.
- Ports/Slots: Ample ports ((USB, DVI, Firewire, S-Video) and ExpressCard 54 slot

- Others: adjustable keyboard lighting and flashy industrial design with color customization options/ a small gaming LCD above the keyboard, to provide additional information about the system and applications./ a built-in webcam

- Weight: 10.6 lbs

More Specs and Features of Dell XPS M1730 Leaked

Dell XPS M 1730 is an upcoming stylish professional gaming laptop that will hit the market on August 27^th 2007.

So far we got little information about this attractive Dell laptop such as it is based on Intel PM965 Santa Rosa chipset and powering with one of Intel Core 2 Due 2.0GHz T7700; T7300 and T7500 2.2GHz to 2.4GHz, and new Intel Core 2 Extreme X7800 to 2.60GHz with 800MHz front bus or either the latest Nvidia GeForce 8700M GT (512MB) graphics card (it can come double in SLI mode too) or a step lower NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GS graphics card (256MB) or the option of Blu-Ray optical drive.

Engadget has revealed more details about this gaming laptop:

-Dell is going to offer some attractive options for this laptop to serve more consumers:
“The options of customizable external LED lighting, adjustable keyboard lighting and flashy industrial design with color customization options.”

- One of the impressive parts of this laptop is a small gaming LCD above the keyboard, to provide additional information about the system and applications.

- It will have a PPU of Ageia PhysX Controller to bring the most intensely realistic gaming and entertainment experience to laptop gamers.

- The is a built-in webcam
- Different options of SATA hard drive. It can come with high capacity SSDs too like other professional gaming laptops such as Alienware Area-51 m9750, and Area-51 m5550.

We already knew that XPS M1730 featured:

- Up to 4 GB of RAM
- Availability of Intel Turbo Memory from 512MB or 1GB to enhance overall performance and shorten booting time.
- Ample ports ((USB, DVI, Firewire, S-Video) and ExpressCard 54 slot
- Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 b/g/n and a new module 360 Dell Bluetooth v2.0.
- It weighs 10.6 lbs
- It comes with new 17" display

Dell XPS M1730 is a new version of famous gaming laptop XPS m1710.

Wall Street Journal: The Vostro 1500 is just an OK laptop

Last month, Dell introduced Vostro laptops which are a new sub-brand of laptops for small businesses with less than 25 employees that have no full-time IT departments

Dell Vostro 1400 with 14.1" starting at $549, Vostro1500 with 15.4" starting at $549, Vostro 1000 with 15.4" starting at $449 and Vostro 1700 with 17" starting at $799, are the models from budget range to expensive range available in market now and you can order.

A writer of Wall Street Journal has got chance to test an expensive Dell Vostro 1500 and the consequence was “The Vostro 1500 is just an OK laptop”

The Vostro system he tested featured two gigabytes of memory and a 160-gigabyte hard disk, plus an extra-large battery and a built-in Sprint cellular modem, and running on Windows XP cost $1,701. Of course the price of this configuration has decreased to $1,327. Also, the optional Sprint service requires a monthly fee, usually $60.

In the article he mentions that there are some good facilities include:

-The Vostro 1500 performed just fine, running quickly and easily connecting to Wi-Fi network.

-The battery life is fair for this bulky laptop. You can get five hours, at most, in normal use

-There are different facilities that you can enjoy: a network setup program called Network Assistant; PC Tuneup to maintain software and an online backup service that stores up to 10 gigabytes of data.

- Choice of Windows XP
- The option to order a computer without any trial software

But He emphasizes that “These are all useful, but none is new or tailored to small businesses. All were already available for Dell’s consumer models, albeit for small fees.”

The bad sides:

-There was no security software, not even the usual 90-day subscription.
Although you can get the option of the 90-day subscription free of charge and buy a 15-month security package for $79, it shows that many small businesses should already have access to security software. Also, installing security package after the fact could be a problem.

-The Vostro system with XP lacks a secure Web browser. It comes with the old, insecure Internet Explorer 6.0 instead of Mozilla’s Firefox or Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 7.0 which is much safer than prior version. So, you yourself have to replace the browser.

- The Vostro doesn’t come bundled with any small-business software.
- The system is heavy and thick and is not suitable for regular traveling. The configuration of this article weighed seven pounds.

In the end, the writer has viewed that the laptop is So-So:

Overall, the Vostro 1500 is just an OK laptop, which isn’t different enough from consumer models to really earn the small-business designation it claims.

Tip: It is good to know that Dell has made different laptop line up for different use. The line for very small businesses is called Vostro. All Dell’s consumer models, both laptop and desktop, are called Inspirons, a name formerly reserved only for laptops. Big business models are called Latitude, Optiplex or Precison. High-performance consumer models are called XPS.

You can read about Vostro 1000, 1400, 1500 and 1700 here.

AGEIA PhysX 100M: First PhysX Processor for Notebooks and Computers Revealed

AGEIA Technologies have announced their first PhysX Processor “AGEIA PhysX 100M” for gaming laptops and desktop Computer. The PhysX 100M is designed for high-performance gaming notebooks. Therefore, AGEIA optimizes the balance of power, speed and cores to enable a level of performance equal to that of the original PhysX processor.

According to the AGEIA website, “AGEIA PhysX Mobile Technology features incredibly low power and thermal design with power dissipation of nearly 10W under gameplay conditions. It also includes active power management to throttle down the clock in high heat system conditions and reduce the clock when not active.”

AGEIA explains that this new device aims to provide "the most intensely realistic gaming and entertainment experience to PC gamers".

So, this technology will be used for professional gaming laptop like Falcon Northwest and Alienware.

The PCI-Express AGEIA cards are currently available in market within price of $200-$250. So, if any gamer wants he can buy and add it to its desktop computer.

I am quoting some lines from arstechnica:

Among the titles that take advantage of the PhysX right now are a host of games like City of Villains, and Tom Clancy games like GRAW, and GRAW2 on the PC. In the future, Unreal Tournament 3 will also support it. However, gamers haven't taken too well to PhysX for a host of reasons.

Primarily, PhysX cards from BFG Tech and Asus cost in the area of $140 through resellers. From the beginning, adding in an additional card for physics hasn't really sparked interest in gamers due to the lack of titles. In other words, gamers building new systems don't exactly see dropping more dough on at PPU as a necessity. But (upcoming) Unreal Tournament 3 could provide the push AGEIA needs, if the PPU turns out to be a must-have item and UT3 is a must-have game.

It shows that AGEIA PhysX chips haven’t became popular among gamers especially, they use desktop computer and it is only because of a lack of game titles supporting PhysX.

Overclockable Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 Is Officially Announced

After one month releasing first Core 2 Extreme “Intel Core 2 Extreme X7800 (2.6 GHz)”, Intel has launched its second gaming processor “Core 2 Extreme X7900”

Overclockable Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 comes with 2.8GHz, 4MB L2 cache and 800MHz FSB, and it fits to Intel Santa Rosa platform. It is priced at $851 USD.

This processor is based on relies on a 65-nanometer codenamed “Merom”. It has the power consumption of 44Watts means that this new CPU is not as cool as Intel core 2 Due processors that use 35 watts.

I am quoting some lines from pess release about the way this new processor operates:

The two cores in the processor share the load of elaborate calculating processes. For example, while one computing core takes charge of calculating a game’s physics engine, the second core can work on rendering and on the game’s logic, or can devote itself to other tasks such as running a virus scan in the background.

In addition, for experienced enthusiasts who desire more capability, the Intel Core 2 Extreme mobile processor bus ratio locks (over speed protection) have been removed. This offers added technical flexibility in customizing the system so OEMs can unleash even more performance.

Support for high end discrete graphics including dual graphic cards also enables a visual delight for graphics intensive games – both at home and on the go. And to assure that the battery doesn’t run out of steam too soon, both processors support power-saving technologies of the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors for notebooks such as “Enhanced Deeper Sleep” and “Dynamic FSB Frequency Switching.”

This CPU will be available within the next four weeks in the laptops from Asus and Dell (Asus G2 and a Dell M1730).

Additionally, Intel has mentioned to Intel X38 chipset which is the base of high-end gaming laptops. Itis based on upcoming 45-nanometer processor codenamed “Yorkfield.” With this chipset, the option of running two discrete graphics cards becomes possible. This chipset is compatible with DDR3.

This chipset can support all the current CPUs include “Intel Core 2 Extreme, Intel Core 2 Quad and Intel Core 2 Duo processors, including the Intel Viiv processor technology and new processors build on the latest 45-nanometer process, are supported.”

According to pess release the X38, is scheduled to become available before year’s end.

Toshiba Qosmio G40 and Qosmio F40 with Santa Rosa and GeForce 8600M GT Launched in Japan

Toshiba has launched two new powerhouse gaming and entertainment laptop with Intel Santa Rosa in Japan.

Qosmio G40 is a 17" gaming laptop with NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT and built-in HD DVD player/recorder pricing at 400,000 yen ($3,740) that is available now.

Qosmio F40 is a 15.4" entertainment and gaming laptop with NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT and HD DVD drive ( are under hook of F40/88DBL model) pricing at 300,000 Yen or DVD burner ( under hook of F40/85D model) pricing at 250,000 Yen ($ 2100) will be sell in Japanese market later this month.

Qosmio G40 is pricy but it will really satisfy the gamers. It looks very stylish. White keyboard and palm rest with blue strip around display and a stylish black case.

It is very heavy; almost 5 kg (11 lbs) and only provides 4 in1 card reader (the SD card (SDHC correspondence) the /MMC/xD-Picture Card/memory stick (PRO)).

The system is pre-loaded with CyberLink SoftDMA which allows it to pull your HD recordings off your VARDIA series of recorders wrapped in a DRM-ladden, DTCP-IP hard candy shell. It also supports HDMI-CEC that let G40 control your new HDMI connected REGZA series of TVs.

This gaming laptop comes with:

-Intel PM965 platform
- Choice of T7300 or T7100 Core 2 Duo processors
- Dual 160GB hard drives
- Up to 4GB of RAM

- 17 inch WUXGA (1,920×1,200) display wide high color purity and high brightness
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN, Gigabit Ethernet, and modem
- 5 USB ports, IEEE 1394, mini- D-Sub15 pin, 1Type2 PC card slot; 1 ExpressCard/54 slot,
- HDMI output, S video output, S/PDIF output and voice input/output.
- A fingerprint reader
- 2 M pixel Web camera
- Optional external Digital TV tuner and remote control
- Impressive battery life of 3.2 hours
- It runs on Vista Home Premium

You can easily compare Qosmio 40 with 17" G2S gaming laptop. About the matter of price they are cheaper. And they don’t come with HD DVD drive. But about other features they are so similar to Qosmio G40.

Qosmio F40 can be compared to Asus 15.4" G1S. IT comes with 15.4 inch (WSXGA,1280×800) display and Intel PM965 Express.

This laptop is Like Qosmio G40 in every thing or it can come with some cheaper components like DVD burner rather that HD DVD drive.

For example, it comes nVidia GeForce 8600M GT (128MB) graphics, and Dual speakers with woofer, 4-1 media card reader and HDMI output like Cosmio G40

It weighs 3.4kg and it comes with two colors of total white (F40/85D model) or back and white (F40/88DBL model).

Toshiba Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300: 13.3" Notebooks with Santa Rosa

Toshiba Europe has updated its Satellite U300 with two new models and its Satellite Pro U300 with one new model.

Already Toshiba introduced its new line up Satellite U300 along with Satellite U305 with one model laptop Satellite U300-ST3091 in July.

Toshiba has introduced 13.3" ultra portable Satellite U300-11V and Satellite U300-113 that both weighing in at 1.99kg (4.6 lbs) and coat a metallic onyx-blue casing with a silver palm rest inside.

Also, Toshiba has introduced 13.3" ultra portable Satellite Pro U300-10U which weighs 1.99kgs (4.6 lbs) and coats a titanium silver casing.

Both three models are based on Intel Santa Rosa that arranges Intel GM965 Express chipset. All of them feature one of latest Intel Core2 Duo processors, a 13.3-inch TruBrite WXGA display with TruBrite technology for crisp, sharp colours, 1.3 megapixel web camera, Dolby Sound Room, 6 Easy Keys and DVD SuperMulti drive for playing video, Intel | Intel GMA X3100 graphics and 5-in-1 media card reader, three USB ports, FireWire and VGA output, ExpressCard slot, and a fingerprint reader for security.

Satellite U300 provides Intel Turbo Memory and Bluetooth more than Satellite U300 Pro.

Satellite U300-11V incorporates Core2 Duo Processor T7100 (1.8 GHz | front side bus: 800 MHz | 2nd level cache: 2 MB), 2GB of RAM, 200GB HDD and Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN network connection. For getting price you have to call.

Satellite U300-113 incorporates Intel Core2 Duo Processor T5450 (1.66 GHz | front side bus: 667 MHz | 2nd level cache: 2 MB), 1GB of RAM, 120GB HDD, and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection. It is priced at £ 594.89 (exc VAT)

Both models run on Vista Home Premium.

Satellite Pro U300-10U incorporates Intel Core2 Duo Processor T5450 (1.66 GHz | front side bus: 667 MHz | 2nd level cache: 2 MB), 1GB of RAM, 120GB HDD, and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection.

It runs on Windows XP Professional. It is priced at £ 649.00 (exc VAT)

You can read about this article more:

Toshiba Satellite U300/U305 Series: New Cheap 13.3" Portable Laptops

Augmentix XTG630: 14.1" Rugged Laptop with Santa Rosa and 3G

Augmentix XTG630, is a 14.2" fully rugged laptop made for harshest environment; is based on Dell Latitude D630- Dell Latitude D630 is a business laptop based on Intel Santa Rosa platform that has collected high components under its hook.

The two important highlight features of this rugged laptop are:

- Based on Santa Rosa platform. So, it arranges 800MHz front side bus, the integrated Intel GMA X3100 graphics and Built-in Intel 802.11a/g/n wireless.

- The 14.1" display comes with new DirectVue LCD Technology which improves viewability in direct sunlight. It reduces reflectivity and enhances contrast ratio, while retaining superior processor and battery performance.

This laptop has got other high quality implements to make it a professional multi tasking laptop for military, industrial, government and commercial customers with a military-standard.

Augmentix XTG630 coats one of the two color schemes of Desert Tan or Black and Charcoal. It is rugged against extreme temperature, dropping (height of 3 feet), rain, high moisture and dust. It is qualified for the MIL-STD-810F military standard.

Augmentix XTG630 is powered by a Core 2 Duo processor up to 2.4GHz, up to 4GB of RAM, a removable 80GB hard drive plus a 32GB SSD. There is no information about its optical drive.

Regarding network and I/O, It provides mobile broadband in EVDO or HSDPA flavors, Bluetooth 2.0, and a whole load of ports and jacks for you.

It has got ample of security implements and A Protection System (APS) (A proven ruggedization system that includes a dense magnesium exoskeleton, over-mold protection system, and patent-pending QuadCool thermal management system).

It comes with ATG630 software image (bios, OS, drivers, utilities), integrated smart card reader, biometrics fingerprint reader and multi-level password and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 secure microcontroller provides added cryptographic functionality.

The XTG630 is immediately available for its consumers.
There is no information on price and weight.

Source: business wire, via: engadget

You can read the related articles:

All Good Sides and Bad Sides of Dell Latitude D630
Dell Officially Announced the Features of Latitude D630 and D830

Fujitsu Biodegradable Laptop: Eco-friendly Chassis Laptop Made of Cornstarch Plastic

Fujitsu has taken a giant leap to make an eco-friendly laptop chassis and cell phones and point-of-sale terminals.

Fujitsu could design a plastic made of cornstarch rather than petroleum. This biodegradable chassis will decompose in some months while for petroleum plastic takes decades. Also, this eco-friendly plastic causes 15 percent less carbon emissions.

Currently, this biodegradable plastic is used in the company’s productions which are only available in Japan. Later, they will come to US and Europe markets.

Source: Cnet

Asus Shipping Mainstream Model of Eee PCs Mini Notebook in September

Asus has announced to day that it is going to ship Eee PCs mini notebook line up to China and Taiwan, Europe and US from mid-September 2007. First, Asus will start shipping with 20,000 units.

Four configurations (models) pricing at US$199, US$239, US$349 and US$369 will be available. The model priced at US$349 targets the mainstream model. Asus notes that the first-round shipments will be mostly of the mainstream model.

I am quoting some lines from digitimes:

In addition to securing orders from the mentioned countries, Asustek has also landed orders for its Eee PCs from a number of education organizations, insurance companies and emerging markets, the sources noted.

However, the company is concerned that the persistent tight supply of a number of key components might affect production in the second half of the year, contended the sources.

Asus expect to be able to increase the shipment of Eee PC up to 500,000 in 2007 and increase to 3-5 million in 2008.

Eee PC min notebooks have been made for business use. They come with 7" display and can run Linux OS, as well. They work with one of 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB Flash drive.

Asus Eee 701 is the famous model of this line up.

If you are interested to get acquainted to Asus Eee 701 in videos you can visit this link.

A Perfect Imaginary Grave for Steve Jobs?

I saw it in Digg and there many people voted the story and liked it. I followed the link and went to Flickr and saw the picture. Even here, many liked the story. Steve Jobs is a famous man and the maker of this image had some innocent fun over Steve Jobs and his Apple company and Apple products.

If you like to see the image then visit this link:

Steve Jobs' Grave

25 Free Applications for Your MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops

Here, there are 25 free applications that you can download and have on your Mac laptop to have more practical computer. The website of bestmacsoftware has collected these applications to arrange a handy reference for Mac users who don't know about all the great stuff that doesn't come pre-installed.

These applications are basic like Instant Messaging, AppFresh for auto updating, SpamSieve for email, NeoOffice for writing and office, and so on.

Here, I have chosen 25 out of 38 applications that that website has arranged. Also, I am just giving the name, link and one sentence description. If you are interested to know more, you can visit bestmacsoftware:

1- Adium: Instant messaging

2- Quicksilver: It launched your application faster

3- SpamSieve: keep junk mails awar from your mail box.

4- xPad: it is for writing (similar to Microsoft Word)

5- NeoOffice: NeoOffice is a full-featured, office suite compatible with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.

6- Tofu: Ergonomic reading; it makes similar environment like a book or newspaper

7- Mozilla Firefox: web browser

8- Parallels: Run Windows programs on your computer in their own window at full speed.

9- Q Emulator: run Windows on G4 and G5 Macs too

10- Miro: It can play any video format (much more than quicktime), download torrents, permanently save videos from YouTube, and watch video podcasts.

11- VLC: Plays more video files than most players. It is great for playing DVDs too.

12- Burn: Burns to DVD, VCD, and SVCD. Take your downloaded videos and burn them to disks you can watch on regular DVD players. For VCD and SVCD you don't even need a DVD burner

13- Handbrake: DVD ripper with MPEG-4 / H.264 encoding. It is the simplest way to save DVDs on your computer.

14- Seashore: Photoshop your photos without buying Photoshop.

15- Xee: fast image viewer and browser

16- Senuti: Get music off of your iPod onto any computer. I myself have not tested. So I do not know if it really works well.

17- iPodDisk: Copy music off your iPod in the finder, like a regular disk drive. I myself have not tested. So I do not know if it really works well.

18- Sixty Force: Trouble finding good games for you Mac? Then turn it into a Nintendo64! MarioKart works great, even on a Powerbook G4.

19- iEatBrainz: iEatBrainz automatically adds the right song, artist, and album info to your iTunes music. No more messy iTunes Library.

20- KisMac: The best wireless scanner for Mac.

21- Vienna: Very nice, native RSS client.

22- Transmit: The best FTP program for Mac.

23- Aurora: Use your Mac as an alarm clock and wake up to your favorite music. Wakes from sleep; so no need to leave your computer on all night.

24- UnRarX: Uncompress RAR files on your Mac. Many new Mac users will be puzzled the first time they download a RAR file.

25- Skype: Talk with any Skype user for free. Buy some credits and you can call any number in the world, cheap. Perfect for when your cellphone is out of batteries

Delay of Shipment Spreads: Expect to Suffer Delay from HP and Acer and Others

If you are too much annoyed from Dell because of long delay of shipment for its attractive for their Inspiron 1420, 1520, and 1720 laptops or XPS M1330, think again!

This story is not only limited to Dell but it is spreading among other laptop makers like HP and Acer too!

DigiTimes has posted an article that multiple notebook component suppliers are suffering serious component shortages and naturally, this will create delay of shipment for the buyers. At this moment, students will suffer most as they need their new laptops in school. Main shortages have happened in LCD display panels, analog ICs, battery cells, optical drives, GPUs from AMD and Nvidia, printed circuit boards (PCBs) and aluminum-based capacitors.

I am quoting some lines from DigiTimes:

All top-three branded notebook suppliers have been impacted. Dell's 8-series consumer notebooks are in short supply, with Taiwan retailer Tsann Kuen still awaiting delivery of the first batch, according to industry sources. The Dell notebook shortage has also been observed in China, they added.

Acer, which is said to be seeing a shortage of graphics chips from AMD and Nvidia, is also having delivery problems, the industry sources noted. Severe shortages have been observed for the company's 12.1-inch panel lineup and Hewlett-Packard (HP) is also encountering similar problems with its latest 12.1-inch notebooks, they noted.

Battery makers have announced that battery shortage will remain until 2008.

Also, optical drive makers have mentioned that “channel makers from Europe and the US have resumed their orders from July, after having kept inventory at only 1-2 weeks due to seeing severe DVD burner price competition earlier. Since most optical drive makers have reserved their capacity for OEM and ODM customers, they will find it difficult to meet the demand from channel customers.”

This kind of shortage at this moment that demand of buying laptops has increased may change the current price of laptops. What do you think? Do you think that the current laptops in market become more expensive?

Dell is Silent: Delays on Inspiron 1420, 1520, and 1720 and XPS M1330 Continues

Although Dell has tried so much to explain the reasons of delay of shipment on XPS M1330 laptop, there are many consumers that are annoyed about the delay of shipment for their Inspiron 1420, 1520, and 1720 laptops. The interesting part is that so far, Dell has tried to explain and apologize for only XPS M1330 but it never tried to talk about the delays that consumers are suffering for other models. Also, the last explanation was on August 3^rd and after that Dell didn’t publish any post about delay of shipment anymore.

Dell is silent, but problem is there yet!

In past if I felt some sympathy for Dell, now I only feel sympathy for consumers that they have to wait only more than 6 or 7 weeks to get their laptops. This is really frustrating.

I wish Dell start to respect its consumers more. I am sure that Dell, the world’s second laptop maker knows that in this modern age consumers have major roll to develop the business of a company.

Naturally, the biggest lost for Dell is that the frustrated consumers will change their mind and try to order laptop from another brand like this forum poster that is trying to find another computer ( from among Toshiba notebooks) that can be replacement of Dell Inspiron 1520 . Or some of them get such angriness that they will not want to be Dell consumers anymore.

For touching the problem deeper I am quoting some lines from different website.

Cnet published an article about this on July 31^st. It wrote:

the notebook was originally announced in late June, but estimated delivery dates ran between four and six weeks for some customers, which is longer than some anticipated. On Wednesday, the blog's manager, Lionel Menchaca, said he was looking into the issue. More than 100 people piled on in the comments section, complaining of poor customer service and miscommunication during the ordering process. On Sunday, Alex Gurzen, senior vice president of consumer products, got involved, posting an apology and (sort of) explaining the reason for the delay in shipments. Since then, commenters have continued airing their grievances openly.

According to this article, Dell is not the only company has faced the problem delay of shipment. In June (two months ago) the Lenovo T60 and T61 were slow to get out of the factory.

Computerworld mentioned in its article posted on August 6^th:

Alex Gruzen, a senior vice president in Dell's consumer products group, also said on the Direct2Dell blog that the company has shipped only 10% of the backlogged orders for the laptop it has touted as "the world's thinnest 13.3-inch notebook" since a June 26 launch…

And this article reminded some of the comments of annoyed buyers that canceled their order or yet they are waiting August finishes.

Fortunately Dell has added a sentence to its particular laptops for ordering some of the colors to aware the consumers about the matter of delay of shipment:

“May delay your Inspiron 1420N ship date” in Dell Inspiron 1420N website.

“May delay your Inspiron 1420 ship date” in Dell Inspiron 1420 it is only for three colors but for each Dell Inspiron 1520 and Dell Iinspiron 1720 you can see this sentence for five colors.

DO you have any news about delay of Dell’s laptop’s shipment? Have you ever experienced it before from another laptop maker? Do you have any suggestion or advice to Dell or any other laptop makers? Share your good or bad experience with us in the comment section.

You can read other related article about this topic here:

Expect Delay for Dell Inspiron 1420, 1520, and 1720 like Dell XPS M1330

Dell Omits Peal White Color of XPS m1330 For Long Delay of Shipment

Dell XPS M1330 shipment Takes 1 Month and More

Toshiba Satellite A200-ST2042: $599 Laptop and Additional Free 512MB Memory

Toshiba has made a good offer for students who need a budget cheap laptop to use in their college. Toshiba Satellite A200-ST2042 is a 15.4" portable laptop that only costs $599. If you are interested of this offer you should be fast. Hurry! The offer will end on August 31^st 2007.

The good part is the shipment. It is so fast. After ordering it will take only maximum 2 days to get the laptop.

The Onyx Blue Metallic Satellite A200-ST2042 is powered by Celeron 1.60GHz FSB: 533MHz; 512MB of RAM; adequate storage of 80 GB HDD; and DVD-SuperMulti drive.

This laptop has got ample ports and slots and good quality display and fast wireless network. Actually it has got almost all ports, slots and network connection that Satellite M200-ST2001 has got.

It doesn’t have fingerprint reader and Bluetooth technology and Webcam.

The good thing is that although it comes with 512MB of RAM but you can get additional free 512MB of RAM and with this $599 you can have 1 GB of main memory.

In the following you can see full specification of Satellite A200-ST2042:

Price: $599 with free additional 512MB

Processor: Intel Celeron M 1.60GHz, FSB: 533MHz
Memory: 512MB 5300 DDR2 667MHz SDRAM of RAM
Hard Drive: 80GB (5400 rpm)
Optical Drive: DVD-SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting up to 11 formats

Display: 15.4" Widescreen XGA with TruBrite Technology (1280x800 resolution)
Graphics: Graphics Media Accelerator 950

Ports/Slots: 4USB ports, 1 FireWire, TV-out (S Video), Monitor port, Headphone jack (stereo), Microphone jack (mono), 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter, 1Express Card Slot

Network: Atheros Wireless LAN (802.11b/g); Modem; 10/100 Ethernet

Weight: starting 6.29lbs
OS: Vista Home Basic (32-bit)
Warranty: 1 year
Battery: Li-Ion (2000mAh)
Others: Standard stereo speakers; TouchPad pointing device, Internet Launch button, CD/DVD Buttons, 86 key US keyboard

I think it can be a good offer for many students. Just don’t be lazy if you like to have one.

Cheap Laptop Toshiba Satellite M200-ST2001 Gets Update with Core 2 Due

If you are searching for a good performance cheap and budget laptop for business use, you can consider of Toshiba Satellite M200-ST2001. It comers with attractive features and costs only $999.

This Toshiba notebook is a thin-and-light laptop with weight of 5.5 lbs that is good for regular trip. It is slightly stylish more than the typical design for laptops: Onyx Blue Metallic color on lid (outside) and totally silver inside.

In this budget laptop you can find good and admirable features of:

- It is based on Intel’s previous platform Napa with 533MHz front bus
-Intel Core 2 Due processor for multitasking
- 2GB of RAM memory
- Huge Storage of 160GB Hard Drive
- A DVD burner Multi Drive

-Fast Wireless connection of 802.11b/g
- Finger Print Reader to enhance security
- Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel

- 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter for easy file sharing and download supports Secure Digital(R), Memory Stick(TM), Memory Stick PRO(TM), Multi Media Card, SmartMedia, xD Picture Card media

-It runs on Vista Home Premium (32-bit)

It doesn’t have Bluetooth technology but it has got typical Ports and slots.
Its display comes with 14.1" diagonal WXGA display with TruBrite Technology that makes visuals crisp and clear.

In the following you can see full specification of Toshiba Satellite M200-ST2001:

Price: $999

Processor: Core2 Duo T5300 with speed of 1.73GHz, 533MHz FSB
Memory: 2GB 5300 DDR2 667MHz SDRAM of RAM
Hard Drive: 160GB (5400 rpm)
Optical Drive: DVD-SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash™ drive supporting up to 11 formats

Display: 14.1" Widescreen XGA with TruBrite Technology (1280x800 resolution)
Graphics: Graphics Media Accelerator 950

Ports/Slots: 4USB ports, 1 FireWire, TV-out (S Video), Headphone jack (stereo), Microphone jack (mono), 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter, 1-Type II PC Card Slot

Network: Atheros Wireless LAN (802.11b/g); Modem; Marvell Yukon 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet

Security: Finger Print Reader

Weight: starting 5.5lbs
OS: Vista Home Premium
Warranty: 1 year
Battery: No information
Others: Standard stereo speakers; Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel; TouchPad pointing device, Internet Launch button, CD/DVD Buttons, 86 key US keyboard

If you are interested to see more pictures about this laptop you can visit Aving.net website

Get Closer to Asus Eee PC 701 in Two Videos

Eee PC 701 mini laptop comes with a 7" laptop, weight of 2lbs and Linux OS means this mini laptop is suitable for business people or journalists who need to do the typical work with internet like checking email or browsing with search engines anywhere they go and need immediately.

-This small laptop doesn’t provide long battery life but because of using SSD hard disk and light OS of Linux, It has speedy startup, shut down and fast performance. So, you don’t need to take time for any of these processes and you will use less battery while you do more work.

-Linux OS comes with many software tools like FireFox for browsing, Skype for doing video chat, AOL IM, MSN messengers, open Word and Excel docs, games and so on. Also with the simple home page it arranges, you can access to every icon easily.

-Regarding network 802.11g caters fast trusted wireless network connection for the user.

-Although it is a mini laptop measuring 8.9" x 6.5"x 0.82" (width x depth x thickness), it arranges array of ports and slot include: 3 USB ports, 1 VGA out, modem, Ethernet, headphone out, microphone in; SD card reader.

You can see two videos about this cheap attractive laptop in the following:

Also, you can read Asus Eee PC’s $199.99 cheapest laptop Will Not Come to US.

Xtreme 917V Laptop with Quad-core & nVidia GeForce Go 7950GTX in US Released

Good news for hard core Gamers! The first gaming Quad core laptop has been launched in US at last. Xtreme 917V Laptop is made by Xtreme Notebooks has come to market with very good price.

Xtreme 917V Laptop offers the new Intel Core2 Quad processor; Triple 250GB SATA 300 Hard Drives with available options such as RAID 0, 1 or 5, dual SLI nVIDIA 8000 or Quadro series graphics cards running Microsoft DirectX 10 or Dual SLI NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GPUs each with 512MB DDR3 VideoRAM.

In the website, you can select and customize online your own laptop from one of the two available basic configurations that shows you basic prices too.

The lower configuration starts pricing at $2,399.00 with basic configuration features

-17" WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) Super Wide Angle Glass View LCD

-Intel® E6300 (1.86 GHz) Core™ 2 Duo CPU - 2MB L2 Cache 1066MHz FSB (upgrades available)

-512MB DDR2 667MHz Micron RAM 1 DIMM (up to 4 GIG)

-60GB SATA 150 HDD 5400 RPM (160GB 7200 RPM available)

-8X DVD±R/RW Burner with 4X Dual Layer Write Speed Multi Drive - Included

The higher configuration start pricing at $3,259.00 with basic features of:

-17" WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) Super Wide Angle Glass View LCD

-Intel® Extreme Edition X6800 (2.93 GHz) Core™ 2 Duo CPU - 4MB L2 Cache 1066MHz FSB

-512MB DDR2 667MHz Micron RAM 1 DIMM (up to 4 GIG)

-60GB SATA 150 HDD 5400 RPM (160GB 7200 RPM available)

-8 X DVD±R/RW Burner with 4X Dual Layer Write Speed Multi Drive - Included

I am quoting some lines from the press release:

The Xtreme 917V Quad Core advantage offers the power of a traditional desktop workstation or server in a mobile form factor that can be carried anywhere and everywhere, something that the American consumer has been waiting for in a mobile computer. "This is a giant step forward in mobile computing power," remarked XtremeNotebooks President, Steven Nichols. "We can build an Xtreme 917V with almost a terabyte of high speed storage and the processing power of four CPUs; this is the bleeding edge of desktop replacement."

Now power hungry applications used for specialized military, science and engineering channels such as AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, ESRI, ArcGIS and 3DS MAX can be used at home and transported from the office or to the field with ease.

You can read about other gaming laptops that will come with Quad-Core processors in the following:

DreamBook Power D90 SLI: First Laptop with Intel Quad-Core & nVidia GeForce Go 8800
Eurocom D900C Phantom-X: 17" Gaming Laptop with Intel Quad Core
Dell XPS M1730: New 17" Gaming Laptop with GeForce 8700M and Core 2 Extreme

Sumo Laptop Sleeve: Paris Hilton’s Favorite Laptop Bag

There are many laptop bags from laptop sleeve through laptop briefcase or backpack with different colors and designs. But some signs can help you to choose easier like, the devices that celebrities choose. If you have got confused and you don’t know which sort of laptop sleeve to choose I can offer you one beautiful stylish pink laptop sleeve that has already captivated Paris Hilton: “Sumo laptop sleeve”.

In the first look this soft, squishy sleeve looks loose and not enough strong to protect a laptop but I should tell that it is super strong! It is made of Sturdy Velcro Closure and it is full padded to increase the protection. Its soft Corduroy Liner is durable and the outside is decorated by topstitched nylon ballistic.

There is no harsh zippers to scratch your computer, jut rip it and open easily.

The title shows that it fit for Apple's 12 PowerBook/iBook. Also, it fits most notebooks with the dimensions of 12w x 9.5h x 1.25d.

It is priced at $19.00.

OF course you can find this sort of design from different companies with different price. The one that Paris Hilton carries is priced at $34.99 and is from Kolobags.

Asus Eee PC’s $199.99 cheapest laptop Will Not Come to US.

In eeeuser forum a forum poster has mentioned details of exact prices and release dates of different 3 Models and which will only be released in US and which model will be overseas model.

According to this post, from three models of Asus Eee PC, only two of those three will come to US. The third one that is the cheapest one will be sold overseas. This overseas model is reviewed by other websites a lot pricing at $199.99.

The overseas version will have only two hour-battery and this will not make American market satisfied. Actually Americans one better features. So, Asus will only sell the more expensive models ($229-239) with higher components in US.

The second model of Asus Eee PC with price range of $269-299 will come with 7" display and 2GB of memory, 512mb of RAM, and wi-fi as standard and 4 cell-battery up to 6 cell battery (4 up to 5 hours). This is the important part that the more pricy model has got less flash memory.

And the third model with price of $369-399 will have 7" display, 4GB of Storage, 4 cell battery up to 6 cell battery, 512mb, and wi-fi as standard.

In each model if you want to add higher components like if you want more storage or RAM you can order.

There will be 2 colors available at first. There will be the white, and a black ASUS Eee PC 701.

These three models of laptops will be fully capable of playing ADOBE FLASH 9 on its browser, and it CAN stream You Tube and Google videos.

Two models of the Asus Eee PC will ship in late September 2007 to US or North America.

IF you want to know about the history and details of Asus Eee PC, you can read the two following articles:

Asus New Eee PC Series: 7" Ultra Slim Laptop with Linux OS and Flash memory
Asus Eee PC 701 Mini Laptop with Linux Only $250 Coming in August

12 Latest Cute Pink Laptop Bags for Ladies

Laptop bags with pink color look so cute, stylish and beautiful for ladies. The market of laptop bags has become so competitive and while I was searching I found many laptop bags in pink color with different prices. I tried to collect the attractive with innovative designs that stylish women can love them. If you reader are a male, this article can help you to choose a good durable lightweight laptop bag while stylish and cute and affordable for your girlfriend or fiancé or daughter or sister and so on.

Here are the bags:

1-Pastel Pink messenger bag:

This floral beautiful messenger bag fits up to 14.1" laptop and is good for stylish students and other sorts of ladies. It is very light weight, only 1.25 lbs and roomy.

It is made of polyester backing with pvc.

To add durability to the bag and more protection is fully padded. The handle is comfort for long tote. Also it has got 2-way adjustable strap with padded if you like to carry the bag on your shoulder.

It has enough rooms and pockets for pen, your PDA, iPod, cell phone, mp3 player. You can organize mini devices as well.

Except the main zippered section, there are two zippered pockets on front and back sides. The front pocket is bigger and good for notebooks and document with larger zipper.

Good part is that it has 1 year warranty against manufacturer's defect and you can clean the spots with mild soap and damp cloth.

The exterior dimensions are 14"L x 12"H x 2"D.

It is priced at US$54.95.

2-Athena embroidery tote:

This embroidery laptop bag looks more to party bags and of course it is good for business ladies too. It is very fashionable and cute. It fits laptops and Macs with 15" screens like 15.4" MacBook Pro.

It is made of faux soft leather with quilted cross-stitch. The rolled detachable handles are from the same leather and the same color. Also there is a bonus, removable shoulder strap.

A padded interior protects your laptop and leaves plenty of room for everything else. There are also two pockets for pens and mobile phone inside.

Exterior dimensions are16.25" x 13.5" x 6".

It is price is affordable. It costs only $84.99.

3- Tuscany Leather Laptop Bag:

This stylish functional business laptop bag is a set of a Black leather hand bag with suede pink trim, a pink Removable padded laptop sleeve for up to 15.4 inches laptops and beautiful pink Cosmetic bag. The bag is top zippered and has sections for phone, pens and PDA and Pockets for documents and files. Wow. It is very roomy!

It weighs 2.5 lbs and exterior Dimensions are 18" x 12.5" x 5"

It costs only $149.95.

4- Mobile edge komen microfiber tote:

This cute laptop bag is ideal for business ladies. It is a zippered black bag trimmed with two pink strings. It is really eye catching. Although its appearance doesn’t show could be roomy, it has got rooms for your computer, documents and peripherals, even an easy access pocket for travel documents. Also, metal feet add bottom support. The SafetyCell protection compartment gives ultra-protective padding, as well.

It is made of premium microfiber and fit to laptops with 15.4" screen and Mac laptop with 15".

It is priced at $129.99 and 10% of the sales go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

The exterior dimensions are 18" x 14.5" x 5".

5-kipling nyxl 17" laptop case:

From the title is clear that this cute messenger bag is fit to 17" laptops. It unzips on three sides. The main flap has a closeable pocket for your laptop, pockets for pens and smaller items, and then more room for whatever else you tote like laptop accessories, mobile phone or your mp3 player. The two outside zippered pockets on front and back sides add more room for your other stuff like documents and notebooks.

It is made of water-resistant crinkle nylon and has got removable shoulder strap and reinforced handles.

The exterior dimensions are 17" x 12" x 2".

It is priced at $114.00.

6-Rainebrooke Metro Lite Laptop Bag:

This lightweight student style pink messenger bag is fit to different size of laptops with screen sizes up to 15.4" and some 17" such as Acer, Apple (13.3" MacBook, 15.4" & 17" MacBook Pro, iBook G4, PowerBook G4), Compaq, Dell (Inspiron, Latitude, XPS), Fujitsu, Gateway, HP, IBM / Lenovo ThinkPad's & 3000 series, Sony Vaio's, and Toshiba.

This foam padding bag can protect your laptop from bumps and scratches. With its adjustable, removable shoulder strap and padded shoulder pad you can travel with this bag while you have your laptop for many hours without any tiring.

Its two front pockets are suitable to phone, PDA, iPod or keys close at hand, while the back pocket is convenient for your files, magazines or notebooks and your laptop accessories.

This fashionable laptop bag has got good price. It costs only $34.95.

7- Sumo Cases 12" Pink Laptop Sleeve:

In the first look this soft, squishy sleeve looks loose and not enough strong to protect a laptop but I should tell that it is super strong! It is made of Sturdy Velcro Closure and it is full padded to increase the protection. Its soft Corduroy Liner is durable and the outside is decorated by topstitched nylon ballistic.

There is no harsh zippers to scratch your computer, jut rip it and open easily.

The title shows that it fit for Apple's 12 PowerBook/iBook. Also, it fits most notebooks with the dimensions of 12w x 9.5h x 1.25d.

It is priced at $19.00.

8-Rainebrooke Slim Line Laptop Bag:

Hot Pink Slim laptop can be a sleeve bag (with removing the shoulder strap) and into another backpack or be a shoulder bag. It is fit to all laptops up to up to 15.4" screen.

It is fully padded to protect laptop from bumps and scratches.

It has an outside back pocket for files, magazines or notebooks. There is not any zipper to open the Velcro flap but you can rip it and open easily.
Exterior dimensions are: 14.5" x 11.5" x 2.125"

Back pocket dimensions are 12.5" x 10.5" x 1"
The exterior fabric is Duracord and the interior is Nylon.

It costs only $24.95.

9-Kara B Metro Backpack:

This soft pink bright Velcro laptop backpack has been made for 15.4" laptops. It is very spacious:

-It has a separate padded compartment for laptop
-Two inside pockets for papers, folders and computer accessories
-Inside key ring and cell phone pocket
- Outside cell phone or umbrella pocket and open pocket for papers

The main flap has got top zipper. The shoulder straps with removable pads are adjustable (18"-34"). Straps and handles are reinforced with rivets. Four metal feet on the bottom are for protection when resting on the floor.

The external dimensions are 15.25" x 11.75" x 5.5"

It is priced at $74.95.

10-sumdex nicole modern backpack:

This cute full pink backpack that has been trimmed with leather is fit to only the laptops with 14.1". The laptop compartment and other files are fully padded.

This laptop backpack is made of Cross-Lock(TM) nylon water-proof. It has multi-functional pockets for cell phone and other sorts of accessories.

It has got adjustable comfortable shoulder straps.

Exterior dimensions are 11.25" x 14" x 6"

It is priced at $49.00.

11-Ruckus laptop messenger bag:

This messenger urban laptop bag has got sporty unique design. It is made for Macs and laptops with 15.4" screens. The bag alone is very light and slim and has got weight less than 2.5lbs.

The bag is foam base. So, it can protect your laptop from every angel and side. Front side is made by semi-transparent water-resistant nylon with breathable mesh back and a water bottle holder has a spacious front zipper pocket for phones or MP3 players.

Exterior dimensions are14.4" x 11" x 2"

It is priced at $59.95.

12-Daniella Satin Bag:

This laptop travel laptop bag is really eye-catching. It is a Black satin with pink trim that is decorated by Silver-tone hardware.

It is really ideal for air traveling. It provides a Telescoping handle; front flap with extended buckle tab and removable ID tag and coin purse.

For protecting laptop it has separate compartment for laptop that is padded. Unfortunately it is not mentioned that which size laptop can be used in this bag but I guess maximum 17" laptop can be possible.

It has a lot of space for matching attachable toiletries/lunch bag and removable MP3 player speakers. Inside of the briefcase you can place your key in its particular space as well. It is priced at $125.00.

10 Cool Cute Latest Pink Laptops for Fashionable Ladies

Here you can get acquainted with 10 cool pink laptops such as Sony VAIO VGN-CR120E/P, Fujitsu LifeBook P7230, Dell Inspiron 1420, Dell Inspiron 1520, Dell Inspiron 1521, Dell Inspiron 1720/1721, Asus S6 pink notebook and Pink Apple 13.3" MacBook and so on. The first four laptops are based on Intel Santa Rosa platform.

And they have got great affordable price with outstanding components.

I have tried to collect newest pink laptops that now you can easily buy it for yourself or your lady, fiancé, daughter, and so on.

I have another article about 8 cool pink laptops that if you like you can read it, here.

Here are my Suggestions:

1- Sony VAIO VGN-CR120E/P PC Notebook:

Sony VAIO CR Series is new Series that Sony launched two months ago. VAIO CR series is based Intel Santa Rosa platform and comes with 800FSB, Intel GM965 chipset with integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 and Intel Wireless 802.11 b/g/n wi-Fi. This thin-and-light notebook that weighs 5.5 lb is best for home office use and entertainment. This series come with 5 different colors such as pink, cosmopolitan, dove, indigo and black (matte finish).

Its new keyboard design is spill proof and comfortable

VAIO VGN-CR120E/P incorporates Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (1.8GHz, 2MB L2 cache) CPU, 2GB of DDR2 memory, 160GB (5400 rpm) hard drive, and DVD burner.

It comes with 14.1" widescreen features 1280 x 800 pixel (WXGA) resolution and XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 and 358MB of shared video memory graphics.

The system provides fast Built-in 802.11abgn wireless LAN, three USB ports, VGA and S-Video outputs, and Firewire port; ExpressCard slot, Memory Stick Duo card reader, Secure Digital slot.

It has got a built-in 1.3-megapixel with microphone. Additionally, Instant AV Mode lets you kick off your entertainment with a single push of a button. Go straight to watching a movie, playing music, or viewing photos without ever booting-up the operating system. Convenient, built-in multimedia control buttons also let you play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, stop, eject and control volume—all with one-touch ease.

It runs on Vista Home Premium. It is priced at $1349.99.

2- Dell Inspirin 1420:

All these new 5 Inspiron laptops that Dell launched two months ago have 8 color options and one of the colors that you can choose is flamingo pink. These five laptops have become very hot and popular and they cover vast different sorts of consumers who need business budget laptop or entertainment budget laptop through professional business users or gamers.

Dell Inspiron 1420: 14.1" Intel-based starts at $769 and offers an endless array of configurations and accessories to cover all different types of users. You can have it very cheap with the “Santa Rosa” compatible Celeron M processor or choose one of the new processors ranging from 1.5GHz to 2.2GHz. Along two new budget models of the T5450, and the T5250 with up to T7100, T7300, and T7500 Core 2 Duo CPUs. two options of Intel GM965 chipset with integrated GMA X3100 graphics or PM965 chipset paired with NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS 128 MB dedicated video card.

An optional Bluetooth, and an optional EVDO and HSDPA wireless broadband connections, make it professional for sophisticated users.

Its I/O features: four USB ports, FireWire port, VGA and S-Video outputs, , ExpressCard slot, a 8-in-1 memory card reader, 7.1 channel sound system, an optional built in 2 megapixel web camera ( for basic price you will not have the camera option).

it weighs only 5.4 lbs with 6 cell battery. It runs on Windows Vista Home Basic or Vista Home Premium.

3- Inspiron 1520 and 1521:

Dell Inspiron 1520 (15.4" Intel-based starts at $899) and Inspiron 1521 (AMD-powered starts at $849): Both have 15.4" widescreen displays with option of 1280×800 or 1440×900-resolution. They come with up to 4GB of system memory and up to 160GB SATA hard drives. Like last model the 8GB memory and hybrid hard drive options will be available later.

Regarding optical drive, Dell Inspiron 1520 models have a Blu-Ray optical drive option and Inspiron 1521 will have only DVD burner.

These two laptop series feature four USB ports, FireWire, an optional Infrared, S-Video out, VGA out, ExpressCard slot, and an optional 2 megapixel web camera. Unfortunately, they don’t have memory card reader.

Each model weighs approximately 6.4lbs with 6-cell batteries.

Dell Inspiron 1520 is based on Intel Santa Rosa platform and come with the following features:

having 800MHz front side bus, with GM965 chipset they feature the integrated Intel X3100 graphics, while those based on PM965 chipset come with dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS 128MB (and option of NVIDIA GeForce 8600M WP 256MB card too) and latest 802.11n draft standard.

Dell Inspiron 1521 is based on AMD ATI M690T chipset that works with one of the dual core AMD Turion 64 X2 processors, speed ranging from 1.8GHz to 2.2GHz. Dell Inspiron1521 has got the integrated ATI Mobility Radeon X1270 graphics card. Also it has an optional Bluetooth, and an optional EVDO and HSDPA wireless broadband connections.

4- Inspiron 1720 and 1721:

Dell Inspiron 1720 (17" Intel-based pricing at $899) and Dell Inspiron 1721(17" AMD- based starting at $849) are similar to Inspiron 1520 and 1521 respectively.

Inspiron 1720 and 1721 notebooks come with 17" glossy UltraSharp Wide Screen UXGA display with TrueLife have 1440×900 or optional 1920×1200-resolution.

They provide up to two 250GB SATA Hard drives with up to 4GB of main memory, while the 8GB memory and hybrid hard drive options will be available later.

Dell Inspiron 1720 and 1721 have got the option for the latest 802.11n draft Wi-Fi standard, as well as Bluetooth, and an optional EVDO and HSDPA wireless broadband connections.

Each of these two notebooks has got ample of five USB ports, a FireWire port, an impressive 8-in-1 media card reader, an optional Infrared, S-Video out, VGA out, an ExpressCard slot, and an optional 2 megapixel web camera. (They have similar features of Inspiron 1420).

Dell Inspiron 1720: is based on Intel “Santa Rosa” platform and is powered by one of Intel Core 2 Duo T5250, T5450, T7100, T7300, and T7500 CPUs. These processors have clock speeds ranging from 1.5GHz to 2.2GHz with 800MHz FSB.

Also, Inspiron1720 has two options of GM965 chipset features integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, and Intel PM965 chipset providing a choice of dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS 128MB or NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 256MB video card.

Dell Inspiron 1721: is based on AMD ATI M690T chipset, and is powered by Turion 64 X2 dual core processors with clock speeds ranging from 1.8GHz to 2.2GHz. It comes with ATI Mobility Radeon X1270 integrated graphics card.

Both laptop series run on Vista Home Basic or Home Premium OS.

5- Fujitsu LifeBook P7230:

Image link: gizmodiva

This slim and stylish pink laptop is an ultra portable laptop with 10.6" Crystal View (1280 x 768) TFT WXGA display and is based on Intel previous platform Napa.

Its impressive parts are:

-Its battery life that lasts for 10 hours continuously

-It has got 1.3 MP Built-in Camera for Instant Messaging.

- It arranges very good security with Embedded TPM and Fingerprint Sensor

-Dual digital microphone array with noise cancellation

It comes with Intel 945GMS Express chipset, 1GB of RAM, a max 80GB hard drive and Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer and also it is powered by a Core Duo U1400 Ultra Low Voltage processor and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950.

It features 3USB ports, One Type I/II PCMCIA slot, one shared slot for: Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Secure Digital (SD) and IntelPRO/Wireless 3945 Network Connection (Tri-mode 802.11a/b/g). It runs on Vista Home premium.

You can see full specifications in the store Fujitsu website. It comes with two configurations and the higher one is priced at $1,849.

6- MSI S262-409US PC Notebook:

MSI S262-409US Notebook is a budget ultra portable pink laptop that costs only $1,066.99 and is based on Napa platform. It has got good performance and is good for business use for stylish ladies.

It is powered by Intel Core Duo T2250 (1.73GHz), 2GB DDR2 of RAM, 100GB (5400RPM) SATA HDD, and Drive DVD Dual/Super Multi.

It comes with 12.1" WXGA (Glare type) display and Intel GMA950 graphics. Among pink laptops it has got good price with good features.

It features 3USB ports, one FireWire, Mic-in x 1, Headphone out/SPDIF out x 1, RJ11; RJ-1RJ45; graphics Card Output(15 pin D-Sub); Express Card slot and 3-in-1 Card Reader, SD/MS/MMC.

Regarding network, it has got Intel 3945 mini PCIX, With Bluetooth; Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Modem Module but it doesn’t have any built-in webcam.

It weighs 4.29lbs and runs on Vista Home Premium.

7- Q2 Designs Fusion Pink Deluxe laptop:

This stylish laptop has got good features and good affordable price. It costs only $1149.99 and is a mainstream laptop. It is based on Napa platform and is powered by Intel Core2 Duo T5300 (1.73GHz and 533MHz front bus), .0 GB; DDR2 Memory, 100 GB HDD, and CD+/-RW Drive.

It comes with 15.4" 1280x800 Resolution; WXGA Display and Intel 945GM Chipset and Intel GMA 950 Graphics.

It features 4.0 USB Ports, Built-In Card Reader, Built-In Microphone; Intel PRO Wireless and up to 8 hours battery life.

It is some heavy. It weighs 7 lbs and runs on Vista Home Premium.

8- Asus S6 Bundle Pink (884840070436) PC Notebook:

This stylish laptop is wrapped with leather and the hot pink color it has got, has made it very cute. Its price is in the range of $2,006.00 - $2,200.00. Yeah it is some pricy laptop but it hasn’t been upgraded with Intel Santa Rosa platform. It is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo LV L7200 1.33GHZ 4MB L2 cache, 667mhz FSB, Intel 945GM chipset, 1024MB DDR2 memory, and 120GB hard drive.

It has got Bluetooth and runs on Vista Home Premium.

I couldn’t find further information.

9- PHILIPS X55P Laptop:

This stylish ultra portable laptop is a medium laptop for home users and is based on Intel previous platform “Napa” and comes with 12.2" widescreen display and 224MB Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics and 667 MHz FSB.

It is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo T5200 Processor 1.66GHz, 1024 MB RAM, huge storage of 100GB hard drive, and Dual Layer DVD Rewriter MultiDrive.

It weighs 1.85 kg and features 3USB ports, 1 FireWire, (but it doesn’t have TV-out), and 4 hours battery life.

It runs on Windows Media Center. It has 1 year FREE warranty and is priced at £629.99 ($1258.6 USD).

10- 13.3'' Apple Pink MacBook Laptop:

Yeah don’t get surprise! Yet Apple has not thought to produce a MacBook notebook with pink chassis but you can have an Apple pink laptop very easily with Pink HARD SHELL CASE. Well, you can only have this sell for 13.3'' Apple MacBook not for MacBook Pro or other Apple laptops.

The Pink Hard Shell case features:

-Two piece snap-on protective hard shell for 13'' MacBook(Core Duo or Core 2 Duo model). They let you open and close your MacBook without removing the case! Also you can protect All ports, plugs, holes and disc drives

- It is made of translucent hard polycarbonate which is sleek shiny and great hard shell protection

-60 mini slots + 3 Big slots for better heat ventilation

-Full Access to ports and DVD drive

-Rubber feet help prevent slipping on slick surfaces

So, you see it is not only for changing the color of your MacBook’s chassis but for better protection. It is priced at £7.99 ($15.92 USD).

Dell Precision M6300 in Different Websites

Dell workstation Precision M6300, the successor of the Precision M90 is a power house laptop that comes with the outstanding excellent features like Up to 8GB of RAM main memory when configured with a 64-bit operating system;

Optional of Blu-Ray optical drive;

And featuring NVIDIA Quadro FX 1600M 256MB dedicated video card or to be configurable with NVIDIA Quadro FX 2600M 512MB or Quadro FX 3600M 512MB graphics cards soon after the notebook’s launch.

Read more:
Dell WorkStation Precision M6300 Gets Penryn CPU & New Quadro FX 3600M

Different websites have covered this laptop.

engadget wrote:

We'll start with the most interesting feature, which is a BTO option for up to 8GB of installed RAM available when you include a copy of Vista 64-bit. Beyond that, the M6300 is rumored to feature Intel Core 2 Duos from 1.8GHz up to 2.4GHz, with a 2.6GHz Intel Core Extreme X7800 topping out the line.

Tech connect magazine stated:

The new portable power-house will come with a 17" LCD widescreen and will be equipped with a Core 2 processor.

pclaunches says:

Remember just a week ago I reported about Dell XPS 1730 machine which will be launched on 27 of this month? The same source today leaked info of another Dell system that will be unveiled on 31 August. The M6300 is a powerful mobile workstation with 17-inch widescreen display. The Santa Rosa based desktop replacement is a successor to Precision M90.

electronista reports:

Dell is about to release one of its most powerful notebooks to date as a mobile workstation, Precision M6300 with 8GB of RAM.

Unlike most leaks, the new information points to a specific worldwide release date of August 31st, when prices should also be available. A base system is known to start with a 1.8GHz Core 2 Duo and a 17-inch, 1440x900 display but will have the option of a 1920x1200 matte or glossy screen as well as a Blu-Ray drive for extremely large backups and authoring HD movies.

And finally, laptoping informs:

The basic price for Merom-powered Dell Precision M90 is $1814.

From all these descriptions, it is clear that this laptop is going to be an important expensive laptop for both professional businesses and gamers. And maybe it becomes a hot laptop like Inspiron 1420, Inspiron 1520/1521/1720/1721 and Dell Vostro 1500 and Vostro 1700. I just hope that Dell open the hands of consumers for choosing their favorite colors for their chosen laptop like those popular Inspiron and Vostro laptops. It will be very attractive if Dell offers 8 color options for customizable super fast Precision M6300 laptop.

Dell Linux Laptops Becoming International

Dell has officially announced in its weblog, direct2Dell that after releasing some Dell laptop in US in May, it plans to offer certain laptops and desktop PCs based on Linux to Europe and China.

It happens as many consumers from these two continents requested Dell to spread its Linux laptops and desktop PCs.

Initially, the Inspiron 6400n laptop and Inspiron 530n desktop PC will be available in the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. These two Computers run on Ubuntu 7.04.

You can check the following links for further information:

United Kingdom: http://www.dell.co.uk/ubuntu

France: http://www.dell.fr/ubuntu

Germany: http://www.dell.de/ubuntu

Dell mentions that before Ubuntu, they had offered Red Hat Linux as an option for Dell Precision workstation and PowerEdge server customers.

Also, Dell and Novell decided to offer “SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 factory-installed on select consumer notebooks and desktops in China."

Those fans in Europe can obtain an Ubuntu-packed 6400n for approximately £329 ($665) or 530n for £399 ($806) right now.

I am reporting some lines from direct2Dell:

In the coming weeks, we will share more details on which notebooks and desktops we will offer, support options, and more. Our plan is to offer SLED 10 on systems to meet the broad needs of our customers.

Beyond the Ubuntu expansion, we also have worked with Red Hat to develop a JBoss-based solution to help customers migrate from legacy applications. Because the press release summarizes this better than I can, here's more detail from it. This new offering features three solutions:

-JBoss Enterprise Application Platform—This combines the JBoss Application Server, Hibernate and JBoss Seam with Dell hardware and the customer's choice of Linux or Windows. The platform makes it easy to develop, deploy and manage enterprise Java applications on any operating system, while still remaining flexible and affordable.

-Web Application—This offering combines the Red Hat Application Stack, including the JBoss Enterprise Application Platform and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, with Dell hardware. It is ideal for running Java or LAMP applications and provides a simple, integrated solution for customers already running an open-source operating system with legacy proprietary middleware, or for customers looking to deploy multiple open-source solutions.

-Web Edge—Combining Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Dell hardware, this solution helps customers take advantage of the open-source operating system for activities such as Web serving with Apache.

Keep in touch. In coming week I will give more information about Dell Linux laptops.

LEAKED: Vista SP1 under Analysis

Vista SP1 hasn’t gone to public yet but apcmag could have access to Vista SP1 and has done deep analysis on it. The total conclusion and result of this analysis is optimistically.

-The first thing Vista SP1 solves is performance. We have heard from many users and experts that Vista runs on many systems slowly. But With Vista SP1 you can have different experience. It increases performance noticeably.

-The second advantage you can get from Vista SP1 is “far less hard drive thrashing and in general, the system seems much smoother and more responsive” apcmag states.

-Additionally, another noticeable change is obviously the version number.

“Windows Vista has a build number of 6.0.6000, whereas this build is 6.0.6001 (full version number is 6001.16549). This is quite interesting as one of the much-anticipated (and officially acknowledged) changes in SP1 was to bring the Vista kernel up to the same kernel as that used in Windows 2008 (version 6.1).”

-Also, service packs don’t include new features but Vista SP1 has new ones. There is a new preservation application called “Create a Recovery Disc”.

apcmag explains that

“This isn’t the same thing as creating a backup of the system to DVD – instead this process creates a recovery DVD which you can use with system recovery options if you don’t have an original Windows DVD or you can’t access OEM recovery tools.”

This is a good article and I advise you to read whole article for sure. This article shows that Vista is ready to finish many complains and bring more satisfaction for users by Vista SP1.

Intel in the OLPC Bandwagon: Is Microsoft Next?

There is a proverb that everyone wants to worship the rising sun. I would not say that OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) project is still a rising sun. After all, it has not reached in the hands of millions of children yet and we still do not know about the problems of this laptop. However, it is clear that OLPC has started to make some headway in some countries in the world and within the next 5-10 years, millions of people will become user of OLPC. So, Intel is now joining the bandwagon of OLPC.

The funny thing is that only year ago, Intel and Microsoft bosses were against OLPC and they felt that together they could put up a serious competition to OLPC in the form of Classmate PC. Of course, they were worried about losing market share. Microsoft’s Windows is the most popular Operating System (OS) while Intel has the largest market share in the processor market. Now, Intel bosses have realized that OLPC is going to be the rising sun and they must join the bandwagon before it is too late. This realization will help Intel to keep its market share in the processor world.

I think that Intel has done the right thing by joining OLPC project. Losing market share is easy but gaining is difficult. 10 years ago, hardly anyone of us heard the name of Google. Now, in Internet, Google is the dominant force. Microsoft and Yahoo did not take the matter of online search very seriously and Google gave something better and captured the market share. If OLPC becomes a success then the condition of computer sector will change in the next 5 years. OLPC will capture a significant part of computer market. So, by joining OLPC, Intel is ensuring that its market share will not suffer.

This move from Intel will surely make Microsoft bosses to rethink their own strategy. I don’t think that Microsoft would join OLPC project as OLPC is using open source based OS which would not cost them any money. So, naturally, the spread of OLPC laptops will increase the market share of Linux OS at the expense of Windows. There had been rumor in the past that OLPC might have Windows support but it had been denied by OLPC. So, let us see what happens next.

Multi-Touch Touchpad MacBook : Apple Applied for Patent

Read more:
Eee PC 900 multi-Finger SmartPad vs. MacBook Air Multi-Touchpad

Apple is serious to use the Multi-Touch of iPhone for MacBook’s touchpad and for this Apple has filled a new patent application called “Wide touchpad on a portable computer”. So, don’t get shock if next year Apple launches new MacBook Pro Laptops with Multi-Touch Touchpad.

OF course for this new Touchpad Apple has to use new some software and hardware wizardry to make it functional as there is a problem if your palms and hands activate the touchpad unwillingly. For solving this problem, Apple plans use some sensors that can recognize the position of the hands and fingers relative to keyboard and touchpad and also determine where your hands are and what they’re doing.

Also you can read the following articles to get more idea about Multi-Touch in MacBook:
Multi-Touch Laptop by Microsoft Research Cambridge’s Steve Hodges
New Apple MacBook Laptops Coming with Multi-Touch Screen This October
iMac Multi-Touch Screen in Video
iMac Multi-Touch Screen in Two cool Pictures

Source: PC joint, engadget

8 Cool Pictures from Forthcoming Dell XPS M1730

Dell XPS M1730 is a new version of famous gaming laptop XPS m1710. This laptop is coming out on August 27^th. This time the French forum LesDeLLience has revealed more pictures of this attractive gaming laptop.

Dell XPS M1730 is based on Intel’s Santa Rosa platform and is powered with one of Intel Core 2 Due processors include new Intel Core 2 Extreme X7800 to 2.60GHz or one of Core 2 Due 2.0 GHz T7700 ; T7300 and T7500 2.2GHz to 2.4GHz, with 800MHz front bus.

XPS M1730 provides either the latest Nvidia GeForce 8700M GT (512MB) or a step lower NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GS card (256MB).

There is the option of Blu-Ray optical drive for XPS M1730.

As it is a professional laptop, it will have maximum memory of 4MB on two slots DDR2 to 667MHz, and there will be the availability of Intel Turbo Memory from 512MB or 1GB to enhance overall performance and shorten booting time.

Regarding network connectivity, it will come with Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 b/g/n and a new module 360 Dell Bluetooth v2.0.

XPS M1730 is a heavy notebook and will weigh 4,8Kg.

According to Notebook Italia “we can still notice the absence of interface HDMI, therefore like on the entire Inspiron line, coming with 4 USB 2.0 is obvious. To the information in our possession some detail joins on the recording device, that it could be represented from hybrid memories SSD and hard disk.”

Source: LesDeLLience, Notebook Italia

Upcoming Dell Precision M6300 with Blu-Ray, Santa Rosa & 8 GB of RAM Leaked

Dell workstation Precision M6300, the successor of the Precision M90 is getting prepared to ship by August 31^st.

Precision M6300 has only got the color and the traditional design of Precision M90. But this advanced laptop is based on Intel’s Santa Rosa platform. The laptop will be powered by one of the fast clocking Core 2 Duo T7100, T7300, T7500, and T7700 CPUs, as well as Core 2 Extreme X7800.

The highlight features of Precision M6300 are:

- Up to 8GB of RAM main memory when configured with a 64-bit operating system

- Optional of Blu-Ray optical drive.

- featuring NVIDIA Quadro FX 1600M 256MB dedicated video card or to be configurable with NVIDIA Quadro FX 2600M 512MB or Quadro FX 3600M 512MB graphics cards soon after the notebook’s launch.

- There are three options for display:
17" WXGA+ (1440x900)
17" WUXGA (1900x1200): matte screen
17" WUXGA TrueLife (1920x1200): bright and glossy screen

There is no more information about this powerhouse laptop but from these few details, it is clear that it should be breathtaking laptop that can make satisfied any sort of professional users especially gamers.

And it is clear that it should be a pricy laptop.

Source: French forum, engadget

Dell Inspiron 1420: Best Cheap laptop; Good & Bad Sides, Review, 12 Cool Pictures

14.1" Intel-based Dell Inspiron 1420 starts at $769 offers an endless array of configurations and accessories to cover all different types of users, from the elementary school student, typical home user through to the mobile professional who need a terrific deal and more powerful business system than the Dell Latitude D430, or a more gaming capable than the Latitude D630.

Dell Inspiron 1420 laptop is a new version in Inspiron line up with new internal and external remodeling. You can have it very cheap with the “Santa Rosa” compatible Celeron M processor or choose one of the new processors ranging from 1.5GHz to 2.2GHz. Along two new budget models of the T5450, and the T5250 with up to T7100, T7300, and T7500 Core 2 Duo CPUs.

14.1" widescreen display can come with 1280×800 or 1440×900-resolution

two options of Intel GM965 chipset with integrated GMA X3100 graphics or PM965 chipset paired with NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS 128 MB dedicated video card.

An optional Bluetooth, and an optional EVDO and HSDPA wireless broadband connections, make it professional for sophisticated users.

I am really impressed with it I/O features: four USB ports, FireWire port, VGA and S-Video outputs, , ExpressCard slot, a 8-in-1 memory card reader, 7.1 channel sound system, an optional built in 2 megapixel web camera ( for basic price you will not have the camera option).

You can have 8 color options to choose from and it weighs only 5.4 lbs with 6 cell battery. It runs on Windows Vista Home Basic or Vista Home Premium.

Here you can find all good sides and bad sides of Dell Inspiron1420.I have collected both sides from different websites of Cnet, notebook review, PC Magazine, and Dell website.

Cnet has examined Inspiron 1420 pricing at $1,698 that incorporates 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 CPU, 2GB of RAM, 160GB 5,400rpm HDD, Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS Graphics, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth; mobile broadband and camera.

notebook review reviewed the system pricing at $1170 including tax and comes with Core 2 Duo T7300 CPU, 2 GB of RAM, 160 GB, 5400 RPM HDD, DVD burner, Intel Next Generation Wireless-N 4965 802.11A/B/G, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR adapter by Dell and Vista Home Premium OS.

PC Magazine reviewed the Inspiron 1420 system pricing at $1,099 comes with Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 (1.66 GHz) CPU, 2 GB of RAM, 120 GB 5400 rpm HDD, nVidia GeForce 8400M GS Graphics, Intel wireless 802.11n, and DVD burner and Windows Vista Home Premium.

In Dell website you can see three basic configurations that you yourself can customize it to higher price. This is really amazing that with the basic price of $769 you can get 1GB of RAM with Core 2 Due processor, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 graphics and Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g.

Even the configurations that other websites reviewed are in budget level but have best components you could not imagine to get all of them with that amount of money.

Here are the good sides and bad sides of Inspiron 1420:

Good Sides:

-Excellent price.

-Discrete graphics. Or if you like you can use the Intel integrated graphics. The NVIDIA graphics card allows you to run games at the full resolution of the screen with many of the different quality options at higher levels. This graphics is good for occasional gamers. For example, it can perform Half-Life 2 very well, while it performs World of Warcraft in adequate level but it can’t play Extreme Condition (DirectX 10 trial).

- With a fast Core 2 Duo processor and a discrete graphics card courtesy of nVidia, it even has the ability to do occasional gaming.

- The option of Blu-ray drive
- DVD Viewing is decent. HD Content Viewing was nice too.

-Better-than-average battery life (3 hours and 30 minutes using the included nine-cell battery (a $50 upgrade) playing a DVD movie)

-Feature rich laptop.

- Laptop has got tough and strong hinges

-Very good typing experience. It has a comfortable keyboard but keys are not so flexible. The chunky mouse buttons reduced to a more manageable size, with small square media control buttons replacing the older round ones-which were hard to hit.

-While older, non-Santa Rosa CPUs are also available too. They knock only $100 off the cheapest Centrino Duo option.

-Speakers are located above the keyboard adjacent to the hinges for the screen. They can get quite loud, and offer decent sound for a laptop. Bass is completely lacking, as expected for speakers of this side, but they will certainly be adequate for filling a hotel room full of sound.

- Newly redesigned (softer, rounded edges and a thinner lid) Inspiron line adds Centrino Duo CPUs and color choices; except the black color, other colors have got satin finish that are fingerprint-proof.

- 1420's chassis is housed in magnesium alloy. It's a sturdier material that's typically found on business laptops and high-end ultraportables.

- Highly configurable with plenty of networking options; like 3G mobile broadband, draft-n wireless and Bluetooth

- Laptop screen is bright and the colors are good. The default settings do leave some colors, especially bright greens, somewhat washed out, but that is easily fixed by the multitude of tweaking options available in the nVidia control panel.

- The horizontal viewing angle is excellent.

-The display offers a typical 1280X800 resolution for 14.1" and 15.4" display but you can have higher resolution of a WXGA (1,440-by-900).

- A small, credit-card-size remote control that pops into card slot on the side.

- A 2.0-megapixel Webcam sits above the screen (of course for configurations with the price more than $1000)

- It has got LoJack theft protection software. Once installed the software will periodically contact the LoJack center and let it know that it’s around. Should your laptop be stolen, you call or go online and let them know, and when your laptop goes online, it will say “Hi, I’m here” and LoJack and the appropriate authorities will be able to go get it. Also, not only will someone know where your laptop is at all times, they can remove data from it remotely.

- In the center of the bezel rest the dual 3.5mm headphone jacks, so that you and a friend can listen to your tunes or, alternatively, you can get multi-channel sound out, and the single 3.5mm microphone jack

- it has got 8-1 media card reader includes Secure Digital (SD), SDIO, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick, MemoryStick PRO, xD-Picture Card, Hi Speed-SD and Hi Density-SD

- It is a cool laptop

Bad Sides:

- Delay of shipment

- There is no option of LED screen.

-Not as radically reengineered as Dell's new XPS laptop;

-low starting price, but everything from the Webcam to Bluetooth costs extra.

- Heavier than competing systems

- The screen has some light leakage. But it is not significant.

- The Vertical viewing angle is limited. If you try to look down on the screen from above, the screen quickly becomes invisible.

- The black lid being of a slightly different texture than the other colored lids, and its predilection to picking up fingerprints

- It doesn’t come with any sort of modern security like fingerprint reader or TPM module.

- There is no touch-sensitive media keys that you find on the XPS M1330

According to Cnet, the Inspiron 1420 competes with such as the Lenovo ThinkPad T61 and the Gateway E-265M, with similar configuration in performance. IN multimedia tasking test Dell Inspiron 1420 is better than Gateway E-265M (Windows Vista Business Edition; 2.2GHz Intel Core Duo T7500; 2,048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD2300; 100GB Seagate 7,200rpm) and IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (Windows Vista Business Edition; 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300; 2,048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel 965GM Express; 100GB Seagate 7,200rpm) respectively.

But in Adobe Photoshop CS2 image-processing test the result was opposite. Gateway E-265M and then Lenovo ThinkPad T61 were better than Dell Inspiron 1420.

In DVD battery drain test, Dell Inspiron 1420 was better than Gateway E-265M and then Lenovo Thinkpad T61.

In Apple iTunes encoding test Gateway E-265M was better than Dell Inspiron 1420 and then Lenovo Thinkpad T61.

This laptop with discrete graphics is very playable 29.8 frames per second in Quake 4 at 1,024x768, even with high-end options such as anti-aliasing turned on.

According to notebook review, the Inspiron 1420 laptop for overall performance scored 4,397 in PCMark05 and for 3D mark, it scored 1,354 in 3DMark06.

In the following you can see the full specification of Dell Inspiron 1420 from Dell website:

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz, 4MB L2 Cache,800MHz FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300 (2.0GHz,4MB L2 Cache,800MHz FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100 (1.8GHz,2MB L2 Cache,800MHz FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5450 (1.66GHz,2MB L2 Cache,667MHz FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5250 (1.5GHz,2MB L2 Cache,667MHz FSB)

Memory: Up to 4GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive: Up to 160GB configured with a single 7200 or 5400 RPM SATA hard drive.
Optical Drive: DVD/CD-RW Combo
DVD+/-RW with Dual Layer DVD+R write capacity
Blu-ray Disc

Display: 14.1" WXGA TFT Display (1280x800)
14.1" WXGA TFT Display with TrueLife (1280x800)
14.1" WXGA+ UltraSharp TFT Display with TrueLife (1440x900)

Graphics: Intel Graphic Media Accelerator X3100
NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS with 128MB DDR3 dedicated graphic memory

Ports/ Slots: 4 USB 2.0 ports; 56K Modem (RJ11) IEEE1394a; S-Video VGA video output & S-Video Stereo in(S/PDIF supports via dongle); headphone/speaker out & Dual digital mics, 7.1 channel stereo sound; 54mm ExpressCard slot; 8-in-1 memory card reader

Network: Wi-Fi & Mobile Broadband Options:
Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card Wireless
Dell Wireless 1490 802.11a/g Mini Card Wireless
Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini Card
Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 802.11 a/b/g Mini Card Wireless
Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini Card
Dell Wireless 5520 HSDPA
Dell Wireless 5720 EVDO
Additional Options:
Bluetooth 2.0 / Consumer IR

Wired connectivity: Integrated 10/100 & and 56K Modem

Weight: Starting at 5.39 lbs (2.45kg)

Width: 13.13" (33.3cm)
Height: 1.26" (3.2cm) front - 1.53" (3.9cm) back
Depth: 9.61" (24.4cm)

OS: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic

Other: Optional Integrated 2.0 MP camera

I couldn’t find any video for this laptop yet. If you know or have seen any video about it please share it with us in comment section.

Expect Delay for Dell Inspiron 1420, 1520, and 1720 like Dell XPS M1330

So far, we’ve heard lots of excuses and apologize from Dell about long delay of XPS m1330’s shipment. Well, this is Dell’s fault that has offered such an attractive laptop with such an affordable price.

Like XPS m1330, Dell Inspiron 1420, 1520, and 1720 have got reputation and lots of fans who want to have one of these three laptops. The people, who have ordered, have started to face similar delay of shipment too.

Notebook review, in its Dell Forum has received many posts (over 9,000) concerning about delay of shipment of XPS m1330 and three new Dell Inspiron 1420, 1520, and 1720.

In regards to Inspiron delays, one forum poster has made a list of delays for Inspiron 1520 related to color.

Here is the list:
you order an Inspiron 1520:
Black, white = no delays
Brown lid = 5 days extra
Yellow lid = 6 days extra
Blue lid = 8 days extra
Red, green, pink lid = 11 days extra

You can read the full article in Notebook review.

OLPC XO Reviewed by 12-Year-Old: I’m sure kids around the world will really love it

As OLPC has been made for children round the world it is very nice to know an opinion of a 12-year old child about this laptop. Freedom to tinker has given an OLPC to a 12-year-old child called SG to write a review about it. Our child “SG” knows about HTML and mother boards and stuff, and just uses the computer for essays, surfing the web, etc.

He found OLPC very attractive for children. He examined OLPC for typing documents, taking pictures with the camera, going on the web, playing the matching game, recording voice on the music-making application, laptop-to-laptop messaging system.

According to his test, He loves the speed of internet and browsing (it was the fastest part of this laptop) and the cleverly design. According to his opinion, OLPC is easy to understand how to use it. It is full of entertaining and easy games and a camera.

It is a sufficient laptop for job.

Additionally, for harsh conditions, OLPC is perfect:
High resolution swivel display;
A button that changes the brightness of the screen;
Two antennas in plastic;
Very nice handle arranges easy transportation;
The keyboard uses green rubber satisfied effortless squishy keys that are proof against dust and water;

But he was annoyed from some problems too.

According to his opinion:

- It is very slow when you run an application. It takes about 2 minutes to enter an application

- You have to reboot it all the time.

- It gives no warning when it is out of power and unfortunately, it loses charge very quickly. When the power finishes, it just shuts off and you lose whole thing.

I am quoting some lines from Freedom to tinker:

The space is a little limited, but the actual thing was great. It doesn’t have one of those impossible-to-read fonts but it was still nice. When the so-so connection allows you to get on, the internet is one of the best features of the whole computer. With a clever and space-saving toolbar, it is compact, well designed, accessible, and fast.

This laptop is definitely designed for harsh conditions. Covered in a green and white hard plastic casing, it is designed not to break if dropped. It has a very nice handle for easy transportation and two antennas in plastic that can be easily put up.

All in all, this laptop is great for its price, its job, and its value. It is almost perfect. Just speed it up, give it a little more battery charge hold, and you have yourself the perfect laptop. I’m sure kids around the world will really love, enjoy, and cherish these laptops. They will be so useful. This program is truly amazing.

I think this review can help so much to get better idea about this amazing laptop. I am happy for the children round the world who get OLPC.

Sony FZ2 with Higher Performance and Blu-ray Support Introduced

Sony FZ, the home entertainment laptop series are getting update with two new models of FZ285U/B and FZ240E/B. Sony is going to launch these two new 15.4" models in American market. The good part is that they can stay in budget range.

FZ285U/B is pricing at $1,299.99 with Intel Core2 Pair T7500 (2.20GHz ) Processor, 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300 of RAM memory, 250GB (4200rpm) hard drive, Blu-Ray optical drive and Windows Vista Ultimate operating system.

FZ240E/B is pricing at $1,399.99 with Intel Core2 Pair T7250 (2GHz ) Processor, 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300 of RAM memory, 250GB (4200rpm) hard drive, and Next-generation 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN and Vista Home Premium operating system.

Sony VAIO FZ2 notebook series have got the same design of Sony FZ1 notebook series- Magnesium alloy chassis to keep the light-weight and durability for laptops. Also they have kept the same 15.4-inch WXGA displays (1280 x 800) with XBRITE-HiColor LCD technology, and the same I/O.

Sony VAIO FZ2 is based on Intel Santa Rosa platform with FSB to 800MHz, and comes with Intel GM965 Express Chipset and integrated Intel MGA X3100 graphics or Intel PM965 Express Chipset with discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GT graphics.

The upgrade happens in CPU department and GPU and Optical drive: the choice of Core 2 Duo T7250 (it is a new processor that will gradually be the replacement of T7100) or T7500, along with NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GT graphics and presence of Blu-Ray drive (also you have choice of DVD combo drive).

In the following you can get the full specifications of FZ285U/B and FZ240E/B from Sony website:

FZ285U/B:

Processor: Intel Core2 DueT7500 with 2.2 GHz and FSB800 MHz
Memory: 2GB DDR2 SDRAM (1GB x 2, max 4GB)
Hard Disk: 250GB SATA (4200 rpm)
Optical Drive: Blue-Ray drive

Screen: X-Black LCD 15.4 "WXGA (1280x800) XBRITE-HiColor LCD technology
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT

Ports/Slots: 3 USB ports; 1 FireWire; HDMI output; VGA and S-Video Out with Smart Display Sensor; Headphone Jack; Microphone Input;
One Memory Stick medium Duo with MagicGate functionality
One ExpressCard/34 Slot; One Secure Medium Digital (SD)

Networking: Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n); 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet; Integrated V.92/V.90 modem
Dimensions: 355.8 x 24.9 – 34.5 x 254.4mm
Weight: 2,7kg (6.1 lbs)
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate
Warranty: 1 year
Other: Built-in 1.3 megapixel camera and microphone; S (programmable), Volume, AV Mode, Play/Pauses, FF, Rewind and Stop; Electro-Static touch pad

FZ240E/B

Processor: Intel Core2 DueT7250 with 2.0GHz and FSB800 MHz
Memory: 2GB DDR2 SDRAM (1GB x 2, max 4GB)
Hard Disk: 250GB SATA (4200 rpm)
Optical Drive: DVD+-RW/+-R DL/RAM

Screen: X-Black LCD 15.4 "WXGA (1280x800) XBRITE-HiColor LCD technology (single lamp)
Graphics: Intel Medium Graphics Accelerator X3100 with 358MB of the maximum memory available

Ports/Slots: 3 USB ports; 1 FireWire; VGA and S-Video Out with Smart Display Sensor; Headphone Jack; Microphone Input;
One Memory Stick medium Duo with MagicGate functionality
One ExpressCard/34 Slot; One Secure Medium Digital (SD)

Networking: Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n); 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet; Integrated V.92/V.90 modem
Dimensions: 355.8 x 24.9 – 34.5 x 254.4mm
Weight: 2,7kg (6.1 lbs)
OS: Windows Home Premium
Warranty: 1 year
Other: Built-in 1.3 megapixel camera and microphone; S1 (programmable), Volume, AV Mode, Play/Pauses, FF, Rewind and Stop; Electro-Static touch pad

Via: notebook italia

Asus U3, an Ultra Portable Laptop with Santa Rosa, LED, Hybrid Graphics and GPS Announced

Asus is going to launch new Ultra portable laptop line up with special components with reasonable price for business consumers. Asus U3 is a 3.85lbs portable laptop that is the best combination of outstanding performance, stylish design and essential high quality components that any professional business user needs.

Asus U3 is based on Intel Santa Rosa platform that provides Turbo Memory, Intel GM 965 chipset that provides a hybrid graphics solution and Intel 4965 wireless module supporting 802.11a/b/g/n networks.

Asus U3 arranges 3G mobile broadband and Bluetooth 2.0 enhanced data rate for high speed Internet access and data transfer and a global positioning system (GPS) to guide the way with precision and ease.

Asus U3 has got LED display for deeper color and better contrast and more brightness while less battery consumption and it caters the integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, while switching to “Speed” turns on the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 8400M 128MB video card. This hybrid system has been used fort by Sony in its VAIO SZ6 series.

Asus U3 has got strong security too: A built-in biometric fingerprint scanner to enhance security and Embedded TPM hardware solution to prevent attacks by hackers who looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data.

Asus U3 is wrapped with stainless contour and magnesium aluminum alloy. The exterior coats piano painted cover and the palm rest inside coats genuine leather bound.

Asus U3 is powered by one of the Core 2 Duo T7500/ T7300/ T7100/ T5450/ T5250 processor, or budget Celeron M 540, up to 2 GB of RAM memory, up to 160GB SATA hard drive and an external USB DVD burner or Combo drive.

Asus U3 features 3USB ports, e-SATA connector, FireWire, HDMI, VGA, and S-Video outputs, and most likely an Express Card slot. Also you can enjoy an optional 1.3 megapixel camera for video conferencing.

Asus U3 runs on Windows Vista OS and the basic price starts by $2,000. It is launching in September 2007.

In the following you can see the specification of Asus U3 from the press release:

Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo Processor T7500/ T7300/ T7100/ T5450/ T5250/ CM540
-Memory: RAM DDR2 667MHz, up to 2560MB (1 slot); Support Intel Turbo Memory
-Hard Drive: SATA HDD up to 160 GB, Turbo Memory

-Optical Drive: External USB ODD (Combo, Super Multi)

- Mobile Intel GM965 Chipset, ICH8M
Graphics: nVIDIA GeForce G8400M G External 128MB VRAM
Turbo Cach 384M with 1G system Memory (option); 896M with 2G system Memory

- Network: Intel 4965 a/b/g/n, 3945 a/b/g Network Connection (option); 3G/ Bluetooth Option

-OS: Genuine Windows Vista: Genuine Basic OR Genuine Home Premium OR Genuine Business OR Genuine Ultimate

-Other: 1.3M Pixels Video Camera (option); GPS option
-Ports/Slots: 1x HDMI, 1x e-SATA, External GPS RF in connector, VGA port/Mini D-sub, 3x USB 2.0 ports, Audio jack, LAN RJ-45, Phone RJ-11 jack, 1394 Type jack, TV-Out (S-video)

-Measures: 31.85 x 24.3 x 2.22~3.22cm;
-Weight: 1.75kg (with 3 cell battery)

Source: Asus, via laptoping

Intel Revises Current CPU Naming System to unify Naming scheme

Intel has introduced many sorts of CPUs in short time with different names that have created confusion for consumers. For example, while consumers where getting used to Core Due processors, immediately Core 2 Due processors became common or while users were trying to learn about Core 2 Due processors, Core 2 Extreme, and Quad core processors became hot.

For this problem, Intel is going to revise its current product naming system on January 1, 2008 and simplify things for consumers.

For example, Intel will rename Viiv Processor Technology and Intel vPro Processor Technology as Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with Viiv (or vPro) respectively. Or Intel is going to name all Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, and Core 2 Solo only to Core 2 Processor.

I am quoting some lines from ars technica website:

The Pentium D and Pentium Dual-Core will henceforth be known simply as the Pentium, while the Itanium 2 becomes the Itanium. The Core 2 Extreme, Celeron, and Xeon brands will be unchanged. Although compressing the large number of Core 2 XXXX parts into a single Core 2 Processor category will obviously simplify the "front" of the processor name, it's not at all clear how Intel will differentiate between Core 2 processors in order to present their various speeds, number of cores, and cache sizes.

Hopefully the "back" of Intel's naming scheme—specifically, that part of the name which specifies product speed, number of cores, and family—can be simplified without leading to even more confusion. With Penryn on the horizon, there's an even greater risk of confusion as customers try to sort out the various part numbers, product families, and core features. Unfortunately, Intel's track record at this sort of thing isn't exactly the best.

Company representative David Dickstein believes that this style will bring less complex and sustainable brand roadmap. But some times simplifying creates more confusion!

I hope Intel’s unification product naming scheme program brings really help to consumers to recognize different CPUs easier and faster. What do you think? Do you agree with Intel’s plan or the style it is going to follow? Please, share your opinions with us in comment section.

World’s First 1.2TB Laptop Hard Drives by Fujitsu Coming in 2010

Fujitsu is introducing its breath-taking a two-platter 2.5-inch Hard drives with storage capacities of 1.2 TB (Tera Byte) in 2010.

Fujitsu is satisfied that it could perform basic read/write capability of each individual nanohole of the patterned media using a typical flying head on a rotating disk.

Computer world explains that “The patterned alumina nanohole media was created via a Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) processes using nano-imprint lithography (enabling discrete distance from bit to bit or track to track), anodic oxidation and cobalt electrodeposition at a density of 100-nanometer-pitch nanoholes suitable to existing head technology.”

Currently, Fujitsu has the largest storage of 300 GB in the market.

Forget Old Mac Keyboards, New iMac Keyboards Coming

One of the Readers of Gizmodo has discovered that Apple and Best Buy stores are not getting Old Mac Keyboards anymore. He has found out that old Apple keyboard are not receiving at Apple Stores in Oakbrook and Michigan. Instead, they are still receiving iMacs.

So, Gizmodo gets this idea that Apple is going to stop shipment of Old Mac Keyboards and start selling new iMacs and new Mac minis.

I am quoting some line:

The reader is claiming he discovered this while inquiring at the Apple Stores in Oakbrook and Michigan, He points out that they are still receiving iMacs, however. Likewise, the same reader reports that Best Buy is not receiving any old keyboards either.

Since we doubt Apple will be releasing just new keyboards this week, our money is in new iMacs and new Mac minis.

What do you think? Have you got new information about this matter? If yes, please share it with us in the comment section. I will be happy to give a link to your blog or website in written.

Alienware Offers 48 Hours Quick Ship for Area-51 m5550 Gaming Laptop

Alienware after adding the option of SSD to Area-51 m5550, is offering quick ship for consumers who order this laptop. Alienware has no problem to ship your chosen Area-51 m5550 Laptop within 48 hours immediately. Well. Maybe the secret of this speed is that you can’t configure or customize the laptop and you have to choose only the configuration Alienware offers.

As you know nowadays Dell has problem to ship XPS m1330 at the exact time. And I think this is the only problem. XPS m1330 is very customizable. And naturally consumers will not order similar configurations. This variety has caused delay. But Alienware is smart. The configuration incorporates a T7200 Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, and an 8x dual layer CD-RW/DVD±RW burner, a 15.4-inch display, and ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 graphics.

It is pricing at $1,699.

You can read whole specification and review about this laptop ( all good sides and bad sides) here.

Source: Alienware, via engadget

Fujitsu LifeBook N6460 with Santa Rosa, Blu-Ray & ATI Radeon HD 2600 Available in US

Fujitsu LifeBook N6460 is one of the best offers in US market. It is a 17" gaming and multimedia laptop with special features such as Blu-Ray drive, compatible direct X 10 high speed ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 GPU that has been made particularly for gaming laptops , and HDMI port.

When you see these high light features you think this laptop must be expensive but I can give you this good news that from four configurations available in Fujitsu store website, two configuration of the LifeBook N6460 is available in US: one config is with affordable price of $1,799 (without Blu-Ray) and the other configuration is with the reasonable price of $2,599 (with Blu-Ray drive).

Fujitsu LifeBook N6460 is based on Intel Santa Rosa platform and has got its features include:

-800MHz FSB
-Intel PM965 chipset, with discrete graphics of ATI Radeon HD 2600 with 256MB of dedicated graphics memory
-Speedy Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, T7100 or T5250 CPU,
-1 GB Intel Turbo Memory
- Integrated Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (Quad-mode 802.11a/b/g and Draft N)

LifeBook N6460 is the Fujitsu’s first laptop with Blu-Ray optical drive. For this facility, the system has got 17" high contrast Color-Enhanced Crystal View display to show the movies on the next generation optical disc format with best quality. To complete the set, the system provides video optimization circuitry and built-in stereo sound system (which includes a subwoofer).

Additionally, you can enjoy the facility of Visual Optimizer on this laptop – a tool that enables you to switch between modes of work and play with a single touch. Also, you can enhance the quality and brightness of the LCD screen with the Visual Optimizer Button while watching a movie or viewing your photos.

Also you can use a numeric pad along with a standard keyboard.

LifeBook N6460 features 5x USB 2.0 ports, mini D-SUB 15-pin VGA-out, S-Video Out, HDMI-Video Out for connection with high definition TVs and monitors, IEEE 1394 and a media card reader including SD/MS/MS PRO, and a PCMCIA Card Slot, and an Express Card slot. And finger print reader to enhance security.

Well, I think such a gaming and multimedia laptop should support more options of media card reader.

The system offers an optional external ExpressCard TV tuner with N6460 but there is no built-in web camera.

LifeBook N6460 weighs 10.58 lbs with standard 6-cell battery (provides up to one hour continuous work between charges) and TV tuner and dual hard drives. Or it weighs 9.92lbs without TV tuner and with a single hard drive.

The basic price with Windows Vista operating system starts at $1,499.

In the following you can see the two configurations are available in US:

LifeBook N6460 Notebook with the price of $1,799:

• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300 (2 GHz, 4 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
• Memory: 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM memory (1 GB x 2)
• 1 GB Intel Turbo Memory
• Hard Drive: 200 GB (4200 rpm, SATA) hard drive1 (200 GB x 1)
• Optical Drive: Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer

• Display: 17" Color-Enhanced Crystal View wide XGA+ display
•Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 graphics with 512 MB HyperMemory (256 MB dedicated and 256 MB shared memory)

• Security: Integrated Fingerprint Sensor (also works as Scroll Button)
• Network Connection: Integrated Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN (Quad-mode 802.11a/b/g and Draft N), Multinational2 56K V.90 modem and Gigabit Ethernet LAN

• Ports/ Slots: Five USB 2.0 ports, IEEE 1394, Memory Stick/SD/xD slot, PC Card slot, ExpressCard slot

• Weight: 9.92lbs
• Battery: Lithium ion (6-cell, rated up to 1 hour)
• Warranty: One-year International Limited Warranty
•Other: Remote Control
•OS: Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate with Microsoft Works and Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 60-Day Trial

LifeBook N6460 Notebook with the price of $2,599:

•Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300 (2 GHz, 4 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB
•Memory: 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM memory (1 GB x 2)
• 1 GB Intel Turbo Memory
• Hard Drive: 400 GB (4200 rpm, SATA) hard drive (200 GB x 2)
• Optical Drive: Blu-ray Drive

• Display: 17" Color-Enhanced Crystal View wide XGA+ display
• Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 graphics with 512 MB HyperMemory (256 MB dedicated and 256 MB shared memory)

• Security: Integrated Fingerprint Sensor (also works as Scroll Button)
• Network connection: Integrated Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN (Quad-mode 802.11a/b/g and Draft N), Multinational 56K V.90 modem and Gigabit Ethernet LAN

• Ports/Slots: Five USB 2.0 ports, IEEE 1394, Memory Stick/SD/xD slot, PC Card slot, ExpressCard slot

• Battery: Lithium ion (6-cell, rated up to 1 hour)
• Warranty: One-year International Limited Warranty
• Other: Remote Control
• OS: Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate with Microsoft Works and Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 60-Day Trial

The notebook dimensions are: 403mm (W) x 295mm (D) x 45.5mm-51.3mm (H).

Source: laptoplogic, Fujitsu store website,

Asus F8 Notebook Series: 14.1" Multimedia Laptops with Santa Rosa Revealed

Asus has added new F8 Notebook Series to its laptop line up.

Asus F8 notebooks are multimedia laptops with new attractive4 chassis and Santa Rosa platform. Asus F8 laptops are customizable about CPU and GPU.

Asus F8 are based on Intel Santa Rosa platform and come with its features such as, 800MHz FSB, one of the Core 2 Duo T7700/T7500/T7300/T7100 processors, Intel PM965 chipset with discrete ATI Mobility Radeon HD2600 with 512MB OR NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS with 256MB and Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN module, supporting up to 802.11n draft standard.

Therefore, this laptop can be a good gaming laptop, although the size of display is closer to business use.

Asus F8 is a multimedia laptop. So it provides a built in 1.3 megapixel camera, 8-in-1 media card-reader and an integrated Hybrid TV tuner which is capable to receive both analog and digital signals.

Another attractive part if Asus F8 is its chassis. It is made of Infusion Technology. According to explanation of Asus in its press release:

Infusion Technology is a cutting edge manufacturing process used to produce the unique designs laptop surfaces. Being inlaid within the chassis itself, the motifs are an integral part of the entire laptop and will not fade with time. The Infusion surface also provides a new level of resilience, resisting scratches while looking sleek that the notebook is not only a trusty companion on the road; it also offers greater pleasure to work with.

As 14.1" Asus F8 with the weight of 2.59kg is totally portable and good for regular traveling. So it needs good security. Fortunately, Asus F8 is equipped with an integrated fingerprint reader with an optional TPM (Trusted Platform Module).

Asus F8 features up to 2GB of DDR2 memory, and up to 160GB SATA hard drive, five USB ports, a FireWire port, DVI-D, VGA and S-Video outputs, an ExpressCard slot, six-cell battery pack, Bluetooth technology, and Windows Vista preinstalled.

In the following you can see the specification of Asus F8 from the press release:
Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo Processors T7700/T7500/T7300/T7100
- Intel PM965 Chipset
-Memory: DDR2 533/667MHz, up to 2G
-Hard Drive: SATA 80/120/160 GB

-OS: Genuine Windows Vista
Genuine Home Premium/ Or Genuine Business/ Or Genuine Ultimate

-Display: 14.1" Widescreen Color Shine LCD, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
-Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD2600 with VRAM 512MB; HM to 1280MB/ Or
NVIDIA GeForce8600M GS with VRAM 256MB, TC to 1024MB

-Connection: Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN Connectivity; Bluetooth V1.2/V2.0 +EDR (Optional)
-Ports/Slots: 5xUSB; DVI-D; VGA-Out; TV-Out (S-Video); IEEE1394; Phone jack; 8-IN-1 Card-reader; LAN; Express card;
-Measures: 34 x 24.4 x 3.72cm,
-Weight: 2.59kg (6 cell battery pack)
-Others: Built-in 1.3M pixel Swivel Camera; Hybrid TV Tuner, Fingerprint with TPM (Optional)

There is information about Optical drive, price and date of availability.

Toshiba launches 3 new HD DVD players Only Sub-500 in September and October

Toshiba is going to catch the attention of market to its HD DVD productions and challenge more the current expensive Blu-Ray Drive in the market by its three new HD DVD players. The advantage of these three HD DVD players is they are cheaper than the cheapest Blu-ray drives in the market.

They are third generation of Toshiba’s HD DVD players with code names of HD-A3, the HD-A30, and the HD-A35.

All are forthcoming players with features and price of:

- The price of $299 for the cheapest model (HD-A3) with 1080i video support. It comes in October.

- Price of $399.99 for the second model with 1080p support at the native movie frame-rate of 24 frames per second (24p) and a "CE-Link" feature (it allows users to turn on their TV, HD DVD player, and a movie with the touch of a button) it comes in September

- To the expensive model with the price of $499.99 supporting Deep Color and displays "millions of possible colors to billions of possible colors" through HDMI. Also, HD-A35 supports 5.1 audio and High Bit Rate Audio. It allows for up to 7.1 channels through an HDMI connection to an A/V receiver. It comes in October.

Source: arstechnica

IBM Lenovo Is Selling Linux Novell Laptops in Q4 2007

IBM Lenovo, the world's No. 3 PC maker announced yesterday that it is going to sell some Laptops running on Linux operating system from Novell Inc. in Q4 2007. This is really good news. It shows that PC makers have started to pay more attention to Linux OS. Linux OS are mainly used on servers and other types of powerful business computers for its best security and data protection.

Image link: laptopsarena

I am quoting some lines from reuters:

Lenovo announced its plans at the start of LinuxWorld, an annual conference for information-technology managers being held in San Francisco this week.

The Linux operating system has been one of the fastest-growing types of software on servers and other types of powerful business computers over the past decade.

Last year, Microsoft entered into a business partnership with Novell that includes joint product development on server software. Microsoft also sells Novell products and both companies agreed to provide patent protections for each other's customers.

PC makers have been reluctant to embrace Linux, but that view is starting to change.

As you know Dell, the world's No. 2 PC maker did a survey on May and after that it launched two laptop series: Dell Inspiron E1505 N and Dell Inspiron 1420N with Linux Ubuntu free operating system. Even,Acer has tried to use Linux Ubuntu for some of its budget laptops like Acer Aspire 5710Z.

iMac Multi-Touch Screen in Two cool Pictures

Apple is going to use this multi touch screen facility in its MacBook. In this link you can see a video about iMac with Multi –Touch screen and here you can see two cool pictures about it. The source of pictures is tinypic.

Dell XPS M1730: New 17" Gaming Laptop with GeForce 8700M and Core 2 Extreme

Notebook Italia has revealed some detailed features of forthcoming Dell XPS M1730 in its website. From the features it is clear that this 17" gaming laptop will be professional and attractive and affordable for hard-core gamers. Dell XPS M1730 is a new version of famous gaming laptop XPS m1710.

XPS M1730 is based on Santa Rosa platform and is powered with one of Intel Core 2 Due 2.0GHz T7700 ; T7300 and T7500 2.2GHz to 2.4GHz, and new Intel Core 2 Extreme X7800 to 2.60GHz with 800MHz front bus.

Another important factor for a professional gaming laptop is Graphics card that XPS M1730 arranges either the latest Nvidia GeForce 8700M GT (512MB) or a step lower NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GS card (256MB).

Also, the high quality optical drive can help to the gamer to enjoy its high definition disk.
XPS M1730 provides a Blu-Ray burner for this goal.
Other features include up to 4GB of memory, and wireless via 802.11n or Bluetooth.

It will weigh 4,8Kg.

Notebook Italia emphasizes that XPS M1730 will be available on August 27^th.

So far, Eurocom D900C Phantom-X- 17" professional Gaming Laptop and DreamBook Power D90 SLI- 17" professional gaming laptop have been introduced that come with Intel Quad core Q6600 2.40GHz processor with 1066M FSB and singly or dual graphics with two nVidia GeForce Go 8700 GTX 2×512MB video cards in SLI mode or GeForce 8700GTX or Nvidia Quadro FX3500 graphics.

HP Pavilion HDX: The Dragon Laptop Is Available In HP Website Now

HP Pavilion HDX is an attractive bulky entertainment laptop that is perfect for playing games. This laptop has got everything that you can imagine to bring best moments for the consumer. It has got large high quality 20.1" display and Speedy Core 2 Extreme processor with ample 2-4 GB of RAM that these combinations with its compatible direct X10 graphics and huge storage and HD DVD optical drive. You will have ideal set for watching TV, movie, and playing latest 3D games.

If you would like to see a video and some cool pictures about this laptop you can go to this link.
Here are the highlight features you can find in HP Pavilion HDX Dragon laptop:

- A dual hinge lets you slant the screen and move it forward or backward for comfortable sight

- It is based on Intel “Santa Rosa” platform and provides 800MHz FSB, and latest Intel Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Extreme processors.

- The memory can be 2 GB or 4GB of Ram and the storage can support up to 320GB of storage capacity. It has got HD DVD drive.

- The display is 20.1" Ultra BrightView widescreen that supports 1680 x 1050 resolution and high-definition 1080p quality for showing high definition movies well.

- The graphics is a DirectX 10-compatible ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT with 512MB of dedicated video memory.

-The HDMI output is for the users who want to watch their movie on higher quality monitor or TV.

- The audio system manages with discrete 4 Panel Mounted Altec Lansing speakers with a Sub-Wolfer. Also, it can support up to 7.1 external speaker configurations.

- HDX has got an integrated HP HDTV Hybrid NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner.

- The network arranges high speed Intel PRO 4965AGN (with 802.11n draft) wireless connection and Bluetooth

- A fingerprint reader to enhance security.

- A built-in web-camera and microphone for video chat

- Availability of a remote controller docks

- There is a full-size keyboard with integrated numeric keypad.

- The stylish design comes with high-gloss exterior and the latest HP Imprint finish and our exclusive Dragon design.

Unfortunately this laptop doesn’t have standard data/fax modem included. Also, it is very heavy. But with the weight of 15.5lbs it arranges 1 hour and half battery life. It runs on Vista Ultimate 64-bit or Vista Home Premium (32-bit).

With all these good components it is a pricy laptop0 but reasonable. The basic price starts at $2,999.99

In the following you can see full specification of HP Pavilion HDX:

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) OR Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7700 (2.40 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) OR Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor X7800 (2.6GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Memory: 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) or 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Hard Drive: Up to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (160GB x 2)
Optical Drive: HD DVD ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer

Display: 20.1" WSXGA + HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050);
Video Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT with 256MB GDDR3 (dedicated) & up to 2048MB Total, Total Available Graphics Memory

Finish and Features:
HP Imprint Finish, Integrated Webcam & Integrated Fingerprint Reader
Multimedia Drive

Network Card:
Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) Wired
And Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection & Bluetooth

Audio
Altec Lansing (4 Panel Mounted and integrated HP Triple Bass Reflex Sub-Wolfer supporting; supporting up to 7.1 external speaker configurations)

Keyboard
101 key compatible keyboard with scroll bar and integrated numeric keypad - 3 quick launch; launch buttons; Pointing Device

PC Card Slots: 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34); External Notebook Ports; 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards

Ports; 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0; 2 Headphone out; 1 w/Side Digital Audio; 1 microphone-in; 1 HDMI; 1 VGA (15-pin); 1 eSata; 1 TV-Out (S-video); 1 RJ -45 (LAN); 1 Expansion Port 3; 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin); 1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver)
Native External Speaker Configurations Ports; SPDIF, Rear, Center/Sub, Front
Integrated HP HDTV Hybrid TV Tuner: NTSC/ATSC (with F-Jack adaptor) input, S-Video Input; Input, Blaster (IR emitter), Stereo Audio Input

Dimensions: 18.7″ (L) x 13.4″ (W) x 2.3″ (min H/max H)
Weight: 15.5lbs

What’s in the box:
Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones (1 pair)
HP HDX Dockable Media Center Remote Control
Power
180W AC Adaptor
9-Cell Lithium-Ion battery

Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit

Security and Support

Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (includes 60 days of complimentary live updates. Subscription required to continue receiving updates.)

Vongo (Pre-installed) 30-day free trial of the VONGO service
Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition: 60 Day Trial Version
HP PhotoSmart Essentials
RealRhapsody
Muvee AutoProducer Premium 6.x
Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.x
Microsoft Works 8.0
Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent
Roxio Creator 9 Suite
Roxio Creator Premier
Serif Web Plus 10.x
Roxio Backup MyCP 7.x
The Sims Life Stories Laptop 1.x
SlingPlayer
QuickPlay 3.x (with karaoke module)

iMac Multi-Touch Screen in Video

In my previous entry I explained that Apple is going to use this multi touch screen facility in its MacBook.

iPhone is very attractive because of its multi-touch screen. You can use multiple fingers and you don’t need any stylus. Now, apple is going to use iPhone’s multi-touch technology for laptop’s touchpad.

Already, you can scroll pages with touchpad but if you can do everything on the files and applications with your fingers like browsing through your iTunes or zooming in on photos!

In the following you can see a small video when an iMac get Multi-Touch screen.

Dell Omits Peal White Color of XPS m1330 For Long Delay of Shipment

Poor Dell, Poor Consumers. Consumers have started to complain more about the delay of getting their order. And Dell Tries to explain with more details what is happening and make its consumers some calm. Yesterday, Dell explained in its blog “direct2dell” what is going on about attractive Dell XPS m1330. Well if you read the comments bellow the post, you will touch that most consumers who wrote comments feel frustration or feel relief that at last they got a clear explanation.

Dell has explained that two factors mainly postpone the process, one is LED and the second one is color. Dell says that “painting these lids are much more difficult than anticipated and that only Tuxedo Black units are coming off the line with acceptable results. As a result of these difficulties, the company is discontinuing Pearl White as an available choice.”

Don’t worry the consumers who ordered pearl white earlier will get their laptop with this color.

Also Dell explains that:

First off, it's new technology, and that means there are fewer suppliers available. Bright white LEDs provide the backlight for the LCD instead of a fluorescent tube. It results in a brighter display that offers better color reproduction, is thinner and lighter, and draws less power. This relatively limited supply base combined with stronger than anticipated demand-the number of orders has simply exceeded our expectations-has contributed to the delays.

In the end Dell doesn’t give any time frame and just says that they are trying to ship these ordered systems as quickly as possible.

Good Luck!

Everything About Medison Celebrity: A Video About If It Is Scam or Only a Bad Idea?

Medison is a Swedish consulting company that has tried to give best offer of $150 Linux laptop with American and European standard to everyone. But from first this offer looked some suspicious. So some bloggers and writers started to investigate that this offer is real or is only a scam.

“Medison Celebrity: Scam or just a bad idea?” is an interesting blog about Medision laptop and the blogger “Tommy TruthSeeker” tries to collect any news about this laptop and the company. Recently, it has uploaded a video about the press conference held for this laptop. you can see the video in the following too.

I found interesting news items about Medison laptop from this blog that shows this offer is not serious! I advise you to read the entry of “Articles about the Medison press conference in English” that you will find out the Medison's founder is dreaming to become a Prime minister after this exceptional $150 laptop!!!!

Or the entry of “2Checkout.com not checking out” makes clear that for shipment you have to pay at least ¼ of the whole price of the laptop.

I thank deeply Tommy TruthSeeker for his effort to find out the truth.

Good Job!

Dell Latitude XT Tablet PC: Dell’s First Tablet with LED Coming Q3

Dell Latitude XT Tablet PC is the first Tablet PC of Dell Company and Dell is going to make it very special for its fans.

First the Company revealed the existence this Tablet PC in its Dell blog by a video about it. Yesterday, Engadget revealed more details about this light convertible tablet PC.

Dell Latitude XT Tablet PC is a 12.1" convertible tablet with LED Touchscreen display. It is based on Santa Rosa platform and is powered by Single or dual-core Intel ULV CPUs (with integrated graphics).

The good part is that along with Wi-Fi supporting up to 802.11n wireless, it has the option of Bluetooth and 3G (HSDPA, EV-DO Rev. A) broadband. So, this laptop can be very useful for business, healthcare and corporate marketplace.

It has got good security tools. It comes with fingerprint reader and optional Smart Card slot for enhanced security.
It features three USB ports, an ExpressCard slot, a FireWire, a VGA output.

Currently the price and exact time of availability of this Tablet Pc is unclear but Engadget states that “looks like Dell’s still on track for Q3″.

In the following you will seethe list of details of Dell Latitude XT Tablet PC:

- Single or dual-core Intel ULV CPUs (with integrated graphics)

-LED-backlit WXGA 1280 x 800 display option

-Outdoor viewing WXGA 1280 x 800 display option

-Pen and touch support (digitizer and touchscreen)

-3 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet (duh), 1394, VGA out

-Wi-Fi options up to 802.11n, optional Bluetooth

-Optional 3G (HSDPA, EV-DO Rev. A)

-ExpressCard slot, optional Smart Card slot, fingerprint reader

Kohjinsha SH6KPS3ABX: 7" UMPC with Tablet Design Gets SSD & LED

The market of UMPC is getting hotter and hotter as new companies enter and make their UMPC for interested consumers. Kohjinsha has made its new UMPC named “SH6KPS3ABX” with 7" display and Tablet convertible style design. Like Tablet PC this UMPC has got LED Touchscreen display-convertible (with high resolution of 1600X1200) for brighter and deeper color images and 32GB SSD for faster booting up and overall performance and enhancing data protection. These two LED display and SSD hard drive decrease the consumption of battery. So the 3.5 hours battery life that this UMPC delivers is real and reliable.

It is resistant against pressure. It can withstand 100Kg pressure.

Kohjinsha UMPC comes with good performance and good quality components. So, it is a pricy laptop. It coats total black or total white and weighs only 950 gram or (2.15lbs).

Although it is a UMPC but it has got full facilities of a heavy big laptop: It has got near full size 84 keys QWERTY keyboard with Japanese and English support. Also you can use its touchpad too.

You can enjoy its built- in 1.3-mega pixel camera for video conferencing and its built-in TV tuner for watching TV (of course it can only work in Japan). Even it has got 4-1 media card reader (SD/ MMC/ Memory Stick/ CF) if you want to see the video you have made or your digital pictures on this mini laptop.

Additionally you can have very good network connection with its 802.11b/g wireless connection. If you are not satisfied with the keyboard or your wired mouse, use the Bluetooth facility and connect to your Bluetooth peripherals.

It incorporates Intel new A100 (600 MHz) processor, ample 1GB of RAM memory, 945GU Chipset Express; 2USB ports, 1 VGA out, headphone out, Microphone in, and essential software tools such as Office 1.1.3, and Mozilla.

It is very thin and small. It measures 170mm (depth) X 227mm (width) X 25.4mm (height or thickness).

This pricy UMPC costs $2084.83.

HP Compaq 2210b/CT: New12.1" Cheap Tablet PC Only Sub-$800 in Japan

There are many people who need a good tablet PC but cheap one. The Japanese HP has started selling new Tablet PC named Compaq 2210b/CT for consumers who need budget Tablet PC for business use and doing typical work with their laptops.

Compaq 2210b/CT is an ultra portable Tablet with weight of 1.68kg (3.7 lbs) that comes with adequate performance and typical components. It is based on Santa Rosa platform and customizable. The basic model incorporates 1.86GHz Celeron 540 processor, 512MB of RAM, an 80GB hard drive, an optional integrated optical drive and the 12.1" display provides 1,280 x 800 resolutions. As it is based on Santa Rosa, so, it comes with Intel GM965 Express chip set and integrated Intel GMA X3100 graphics. It runs on Vista Home Basic.

But the higher models can be powered by Core 2 Duo T7100 (1.80GHz) up to 7500 (2.20GHz) and up to 4 GB of RAM. It is not clear that this Tablet’s display is touch-screen or not and if users can use stylus or their fingers.

Compaq 2210b/CT features 3USB 2.0 ports, a mini- D-Sub15 pin, S video output, Gigabit Ethernet and voice input/output; ExpressCard/54, 1SD card slot.

Although there is not the option of WWAN but if you need 3G mobile broadband you can use the Express Card slot.

One of the very good parts of this budget Tablet is its long battery. The standard mode arranged 4 hours battery life and for extra battery, it will provide maximum 7.8 hours.

Normally budget laptops don’t arrange long battery life but this Tablet PC can be very idea for regular long travels. The basic model is pricing at ¥89,880 Yen or ($760).

Via engadget, Source: impress

The Cheap Acer Aspire 4710 and Multimedia Aspire 5920 Gemstones Available in the U.S

Acer is launching two new laptops “Aspire 4710 and Aspire 5920” with new Gemstone design in the American market.

Acer Aspire 5920 is a 15.4" multimedia portable laptop that comes with Intel’s Santa Rosa platform and Intel latest Core 2 Due processors. The particular feature of this laptop is providing Dolby Home Theater Virtual Surround Sound speakers, a high-definition audio-video port (HDMI), integrated Acer CrystalEye camera, and an optional TV Tuner (DVB-T). Also, it is able to show high definition DVD by its HD-DVD drive option.

Aspire 5920 is a multimedia laptop but it can easily be a very good gaming laptop for gamers.

Aspire 5920 is powered by one of the Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 at 1.8GHz, T7300 at 2.0GHz, T7500 at 2.2GHz, and T7700 at 2.4GHz, up to 4GB of RAM memory, Up to 200GB hard drive and comes with high level graphics card of Nvidia GeForce 8600M-GT graphics and 1 GB TurboMemory for faster overall performance and booting up.

Naturally this laptop is pricy and the basic price starts at $1999 and runs on Vista Ultimate or Vista Home Premium.

Acer Aspire 4710: is a budget laptop that can come with either Linux OS or Vista Home premium according to mobilewhack.

Aspire 4710 packs in Dolby surround sound with S/PDIF support. It is also powered by a 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor; 512MB RAM, 120GB HDD, a dual layer DVD drive, and comes with Wi-Fi. Graphics is just integrated into the Intel 945GM express Chipset that shows this laptop is based on Napa platform.

The basic price starts at $599 for Aspire 4710.

Both notebooks (aspire 5920 and Aspire 4710) come pre-installed with Acer GridVista, Acer Arcade, Adobe Reader, Norton Internet Security and CyberLink Power Producer software suites.

Gemstone design: has been made by with BMW Group DesignworksUSA for some of new Acer laptops. It is a combination of different colors and materials highlighting the notebook’s smooth, rounded and natural shape, along with special attention to details. You can see the contrast of dark and glimmering chassis exterior, with a pearl-grey interior in its design.

Leopard OS X Pulls Off UNIX 03 Certification

Apple’s OS X is a BSD-based OS and this successful operating system has achieved an honorable certificate. Leopard has got UNIX 03 certification and now Apple can join to another three companies Sun, IBM, and HP.

According to infoworld, “The UNIX 03 specifications cover libraries, system calls, terminal interfaces, commands and utilities, internationalization and the C language.”

This certificate is important for Apple because it gives more hands to Apple in enterprise applications.

Leopard will ship in October.

Medison Celebrity Laptop: Virtual or Real?

Having a laptop with every basic facility like adequate processor, Memory and Sotrage, and enough graphics and even built-in webcam for doing typical internet work for price of $150! Is the best offer you can imagine. Even an adequate desktop PC is not in this price! So, DO you think Medison Celebrity is a true offer from Medison Company?

Well, it seems this offer is true but after press release that got cover with many weblogs and websites, this offer looks to be suspicious now.

Engadget, one of the top blogs in technology has written “That $150 Medison Celebrity we glanced a few days back seemed to smell a bit fishy from the get-go, and a recent press release from the firm does a fairly terrible job of assuring us all otherwise.”

According to engadget, the company is insisting that its offer is true but the problem is that after a while it has said that if you didn’t get the offer after three months the company would give you back your money. For this matter rumors has started that may company is going to enjoy the interest of your money and you, poor consumers after losing your money for a while you will get back after three months.

I am so eager to hear about the first person who will get his Medison Celebrity laptop.

Please if you get this laptop share it with us.

Eurocom D900C Phantom-X: 17" Gaming Laptop with Intel Quad Core

After the Australian gaming laptop DreamBook Power D90 SLI (with basic price of 3,912 U.S) that is going to be in market with Intel quad Core processor for hard core gamers, the Canadian Eurocom D900C Phantom-X ( with basic price of $2,812 U.S) is going to compete, as it comes with similar components too.

Eurocom D900C Phantom-X has got a big list of impressive outstanding features include:

- It is powered by Intel quad-core Q6600 (2.4 GHz) or Q6700 (2.66 GHz) processor with 1066MB FSB and 8MB L2 cache. Also, there are options of Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 (2.93GHz) with 4MB L2 cache and 1066FSB and three options of Intel Core 2 Due desktop processor E400 and E6600and E6700 with 1066 FSB

- it can come with main memory featuring 800MHz front side bus, which is faster than current 667MHz FSB modules used in Intel “Santa Rosa” platform. RAM can be maximum 4GB but from 3GB, it can only be possible under a 64-bit operating system. The basic memory is 2GB.

- It can afford huge storage of up to three SATA2 hard drives at 5400rpm, for a total of up to 750GB of HDD. The system supports RAID 0 (for maximum performance), RAID 1 (for maximum data protection), and RAID 5 (it is necessary for physical hard drives) HDD modes.

- There will be the option of Blu-Ray drive soon but now there are only the options of DVD burner and Combo optical drive available.

- Superb 17.1-inch WUXGA LCD display with 1920-by-1200 pixels resolution
- It is very customizable when it comes to graphics card. The single or dual mode (SLI mode) can be for:
Nvidia GeForce Go 7950GTX 512MB dedicated video cards / or GeForce 8700GTX or Nvidia Quadro FX3500 graphics.

-High Definition TV Support: HD Audio interface; HDTV S-Video 7-wire output with optional TV tuner; DVI Dual Link port with HDCP support
- There are good options of SuperG 108Mbps or 802.11agn and Bluetooth for wireless network connectivity

- A built-in web camera and optional TV tuner
- Good security: Integrated TPM Module for data security and encryption
- Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader; MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo/SD/Mini-SD/MMC
-Operating Systems: 32-bitWindows XP Pro or VISTA 64-bit

Wowww!! It is really a super professional laptop for hard-core gamers. If you look at the features of DreamBook Power D90 SLI, you will find these two laptops are so similar. But I have to vote Eurocom D900C Phantom-X as has higher clocking quad-core processor as option and more options for graphics card. Also, there is some difference for hard drive too. The Australian laptop can get one flash drive for in hybrid mode and other two hard drives standard. This option that this DreamBook Power laptop offers is so good for people who want faster booting up and performance. In other features these two gaming laptops are almost the same.

The system weighs about 11.9lbs and with 12-cell battery provides up to 1.5 hours of continuous operation between charges.

There is no information about the audio system.

In the following, you can see one sort of specification of Eurocom D900C Phantom-X that I have chosen:

Processor: Intel Core 2 quad Q6600 (2.40GHz) FSB 1066, 8MB L2;
Memory: 2GB DDR2-667 RAM
Hard Drive: 3X 250GB (5400 rpm) SATA HDD
Optical Drive: DVD multi drive burner

Display: Superb 17.1" WUXGA LCD display with 1920-by-1200 pixels resolution
Graphics: SLI2 VGA cards; 1GB GDDR3; Nvidia GeForce Go 7950GTX

Network: Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 4965AGN; Bluetooth; Ethernet; modem
Ports/Slots: four USB ports, a Firewire; HDTV S-Video 7-wire output, a DVI Dual Link port with HDCP, and a HD audio; an ExpressCard slot; Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader; modem port, Ethernet port

Security:Integrated TPM Module
OS: 64-bit Vista ultimate
Battery: 12-cells Smart Li-Ion battery
Warranty: 1 year
Weight: 11.9 lbs
Others: TV tuner hybrid; WorldWide; with remote; built-in web camera; D900 Carry Case; up to 17-inch; Ballastic Nylon; Black

This laptop with Quad core processor and other excellent facilities is very expensive. The configuration I made above costs $6,177 CAD or $5,850 U.S.

You can order the laptop in the website right now.

Enjoy the laptop!

Acer Aspire 5710Z: A 15.4" Ubuntu Linux Laptop Only 659 U.S. dollars

Acer is trying to enter to new market of Linux laptop with its special offer “Acer Aspire 5710Z”.

Acer Aspire 5710Z is a cheap budget but portable laptop that is based on Intel’s previous platform Napa. It runs on Ubuntu Linux operating system. It is free of charge and provides a variety of free software tools like OpenOffice suite, image editing applications, and many multimedia tools.

Aspire 5710Z is powered by Intel Pentium dual-core processor 1.73GHz, 512MB of RAM, a 80GB hard drive, a DVD- Super multi double layer drive. It comes with a glossy CrystalBrite 15.4" WXGA LCD display and has got good wireless network of 802.11b/g wireless module.

As you know, Dell first launched two laptop series with Linux OS (Inspiron 1420N based on Santa Rosa platform, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 and Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 or T5450 processor pricing $774 and Inspiron E1505N with Intel Pentium dual-core T2080 (1MB Cache/1.73GHz/533MHz FSB) pricing at $599).

But best offer I have ever seen about laptop is Medison Celebrity laptop with 14" that is based on Fedora Linux Fedora and is only 150 US dollars.

Sony SZ6 Premium Notebook with Santa Rosa Available in Sony Website

As you know, Sony SZ series are among the most popular ultra portable laptops. As this laptop has lots of fans, Sony has improved the Premium model of VAIO SZ in very impressive level.

Today I am going to talk about the new version of Sony SZ called “VAIO SZ6” series that they stay in Premium level on Sony SZ series and they come with very impressive features:

- Basing on Intel Santa Rosa platform and getting its features include GM965 chipset, Intel standard wireless-N (wireless 4965AGN network) and 800 MHz front bus with latest Intel Core 2 Due processor.

- 13.3-inch LED backlight display (1280×800) for higher brightness levels, deeper black, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail than standard displays.

- Coming with hybrid graphics solutions: dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS GPU plus the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 together at the same time.

- Having hybrid hard drives- an emerging notebook technology that shortens boot-up times and enhances overall performance speeds. Hybrid hard drives (H-HDD) featuring 256MB of onboard Flash memory and 5400rpm rotational speed, or with the standard 120GB, 160GB or 200GB HDDs, depending on model.

- Having integrated Sprint Mobile Broadband Wireless WAN and Bluetooth technology

- Long battery life up to 6 hours.

- Durable carbon-fiber casing- the same cutting-edge material used to keep jet airplanes and sports cars light and durable.

- High security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) that enables you to set the level of security on a specific client/user basis/ G-Sensor™ Shock Protection to reduce the risk of data loss and fingerprint reader

- Although it is very slim (0.9-inch thin), it has got built-in DVD burner.

However, this new laptop series is expensive, but the impressive features that it has gathered compensate the price.

Currently, in Sony website you can find 5 configured model include VGN-SZ650N/C ($2,049.99), VGN-SZ660N/C ($2,149.99), VGN-SZ670N/C ($2,299.99), VGN-SZ680 (Price not Available) and VGN-SZ691N/X ($2,699.99) that the most expensive model comes with WWAN.

All the models feature Built-in Camera and Microphone, 2USB Ports; 1Fire Wire; VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor; 1Headphone Jack, Microphone Input; 5-in-1 Memory Card Slot (Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™, Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)); Express Card/34; PCMCIA (Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support); Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, multi-format memory card reader.

In my prior articles I have reviewed VGN-SZ491N/X ($2,699.99), VGN-SZ340P3 (it was $1383.96 but the new price is $1,163.96) and VGN-SZ381P/X (it was $2899.99 but Sony has decreased it to $2,704.99) that you can read about them and compare to the new model of SZ6 series in this article. Also, if you like to know generally about Vaio SZ series you can read this article.

Here I am giving the full specification of Sony VGN-SZ691N/X ($2,699.99) in the following:

Processor: Intel Core2 Duo Processor T7700 (2.4GHz) 4MB Cache and 800MHz front bus
Memory: 2GB DDR2 677MHz max 4GB
Hard Drive: 200GB (4200 rpm)
Optical drive: DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)

Display: 13.3" WXGA razor thin (1280x800) with XBRIT LCD Technology and White LED back light;
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS GPU and Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

Network: Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n); Integrated Bluetooth; Sprint Mobile Broadband WWAN; Gigabit Ethernet; modem

Ports/Slots: 2USB Ports; 1Fire Wire; VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor; 1Headphone Jack, Microphone Input; 5-in-1 Memory Card Slot (Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™, Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)); Express Card/34; PCMCIA (Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support)

Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM), TCG Ver.1.2 compliant; Biometric Fingerprint; G-Sensor Shock protection

Weight: 4 lbs;
OS: Vista
Battery: 3 to 6 hours
Warranty: 1 year
Other: Built-in Camera and Microphone; QWERTY (86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch); Electro-Static touch pad; S1, S2 (programmable) buttons, Wireless On/Off, stamina/speed hybrid graphics switch