VODAFONE OFFERING SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 10.1V IN GERMANY

Vodafone Germany has started offering the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v. The 10.1 inch Android tablet is now available from Vodafone for 660 Euros. If you are willing to sign up for a long-term service contract with the carrier, you will be able to get it for less.The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has a 10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It is powered by a 1GHz dual core processor and

OTHER WORLD COMPUTING OFFERS COSTLY SSD UPGRADES FOR MACBOOK AIR

Other World Computing has started offering a whole new line of solid state disk upgrades for the Apple MacBook Air. The new SSDs are available in 180GB, 240GB, 360GB or 480GB capacities. While the high-end 480GB SSD offers almost twice as much storage space as the standard MacBook Air, it is also ridiculously pricey.Other World Computing is selling the 480GB Mercury Aura Pro Express SSD for $1580

TOSHIBA NB520 NETBOOK NOW SHIPPING IN THE UK AND GERMANY

The Toshiba NB520 mini laptop has started shipping in the UK and Germany. The biggest USP of the netbook is its built-in harman/kardon speakers which are on the palm rest. British site TechRadar which has published a short review of the laptop says that the speakers are surprisingly good. The laptop also gets a good 10 hours of battery life which makes it one of the best in terms of endurance.The

HP PAVILION DM4X GOES ON SALE

HP has made a new addition to its Pavilion laptop lineup. The new HP Pavilion dm4x sports a 14 inch display and Intel's latest processors. The HP Pavilion dm4x is designed for business users. It can be configured with 2nd generation Intel Core i5 or i7 dual core processors and Radeon HD 6470M discrete graphics. Other specifications include 4 or 8GB of DDR3 memory, up to 750GB of hard drive space,

ALIENWARE M18X GOES ON SALE FOR PRICES RANGING BETWEEN $2000 AND $6000

The 18.4 inch Alienware M18x gaming notebook is now available for purchase for prices ranging between $2000 and $6000. The Alienware M18x is available with your choice of 2nd generation Intel Core quad-core processors up to the Core i7 2920XM Extreme edition. The graphics options are the single or dual core 1.5GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M or the dual core 2GB AMD Radeon HD 6970M. The notebook

10 INCH SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 10.1 HITS FCC

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android tablet has hit the FCC. That is the place every consumer gadget with wireless capabilities has to go before it can be sold in the US. The documents on the FCC website doesn't reveal anything more than what we already know. There are, nevertheless, a few drawings showing detailed measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has a 10.1 inch HD display with a

HP 3105M BUSINESS NOTEBOOK WITH AMD E-350 NOW AVAILABLE FOR $499 AND UP

The HP 3105m is an 11.6 inch business notebook with an AMD E-350 dual core Zacate processor and Radeon HD 6310 graphics. It is essentially the Pavilion dm1z sold through HP's business division. It is now available for purchase for $449. The major difference between the Pavilion dm1z and the HP 3105m is that the latter is available with more customization options including Windows 7 Professional

ACER TO LAUNCH 7 INCH TABLET WITH ANDROID 3.0

The 10 inch Acer Iconia Tab A500 has already started making the rounds. And now Forbes report that Acer is also working on a 7 inch model called Acer Iconia Tab A100 which could start shipping in the UK on May 14th.The 7 inch model has a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. It runs Google Android Honeycomb operating system. There is no word on the screen resolution but we wouldn't be surprised if it

FUJITSU STYLISTIC Q550 UP FOR PRE-ORDER FOR $729 AND UP

The Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 Windows 7 tablet is now available for pre-order from Fujitsu's website for $729 and up. However, the tablet isn't expected to start shipping until June. The Fujitsu Q550 is one of the first tablet computers to ship with Intel's Oak Trail Atom Z670 processor. It has a 10.1 inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Other specifications include a 2.5 inch

MSI GX680 AND GX780 GAMING NOTEBOOKS UP FOR ORDER

US e-tailer Excaliber PC has started taking orders for the MSI GX680 and GX780 gaming notebooks. While the 15.6 inch GX680 is priced at $1,199, the 17.3 inch GX780 runs $1,399 after $100 instant savings.Both notebooks feature 2nd generation Intel Core i series processors and discrete NVIDIA GeForce graphics. Precisely they have the 2.0GHz (up to 2.9GHz via Turbo Boost) Intel Core i7-2630QM

LENOVO IDEAPAD S205 ULTRAPORTABLE NOTEBOOK GOES ON SALE

The Lenovo IdeaPad S205 mini-laptop has gone on sale. The IdeaPad S205 is an 11.6 inch ultraportable based on AMD's Fusion technology. Precisely the laptop has a 1.6GHz AMD E-350 Zacate dual core processor, Radeon 6310 graphics and 1080p capable HD video decoder. The thing with AMD Fusion APUs is that they have the processor and graphics cores in the single chip package. Other specifications of

CLOSER LOOK AT THE LENOVO LEPAD ANDROID TABLET

The Lenovo LePad Android tablet is not available in the US, but it is already shipping in China. The LePad has a 10.1 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It is powered by a 1.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and runs Google Android 2.2 operating system. The Lenovo LePad reportedly has a Toshiba flash storage and Wolfson audio processor. It has a 27Whr

HTC FLYER ANDROID TABLET UP FOR PRE-ORDER FOR $500

The HTC Flyer Android tablet is nearing its launch in the US. Best Buy has started taking pre-orders for the tablet for $499.99. The tablet is expected to start shipping around May 22nd. The HTC Flyer has a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Interestingly the tablet also supports pen input with the included stylus and also boasts of special software

ENSPERT TO LAUNCH IDENTITY TAB E401 WITH ANDROID 3.0

Korean company Enspert is preparing to launch its first Android Honeycomb tablet. The Enspert Identity Tab E401 will be the fist 8.9 inch Android 3.0 tablet from the company. The Identity Tab E401 has WiFi, Bluetooth and a T-DMB digital TV tuner. That last feature is unlikely to be available in models selling outside of Korea. The 8.9 inch display has a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. The tablet

CLOSER LOOK AT THE DELL PRECISION M6600 MOBILE WORKSTATION

The Dell Precision M6600 is a Mobile Workstation notebook with a 17.3 inch display. It is available with your choice of 2nd generation Intel Core i7 Extreme quad-core processors and AMD FirePro Mobility or NVIDIA Quadro discrete graphics. Select models are available with AMD Eyefinity multi-display feature. Other specifications include up to 32GB of 1333MHz or up to 16GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory,

TARGET OFFERING THE ASUS EEE PAD TRANSFORMER FOR $360

Target is running a promotion on the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Android tablet. As long as this promotion lasts, you will be able to order the tablet for just $360 from the retailer. To get the discounted price add the tablet to your cart and use the promo code TCA27BAR.However, before you take the plunge here are a few things to bear in mind.Right now Target doesn't have the tablet in stock. They

SAMSUNG SLIDING PC 7 SERIES TABLET UP FOR PRE-ORDER FOR $649

The Samsung Sliding PC 7 Series tablet is now up for pre-order. The Sliding PC 7 Series is a 10 inch Windows 7 tablet with a slide-out keyboard which hides itself behind the display when you are not using it. A couple of stores have been taking pre-orders for the tablet since March for $670. And now Amazon has started taking pre-orders for $649. The Samsung Sliding PC 7 Series is powered by an

NOTION INK ADAM GETS ANDROID 2.3 GINGERBREAD UPDATE

The Notion Ink Adam tablet has received its first major software update since its launch. The update includes a new kernel, the ability to overclock the Tegra 2 processor and Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system.The update also offers a new music and video player, a new eBook app, pre-installed Adobe Flash player and some other improvements. Overall, it looks like it is a major update that

MSI LAUNCHES GX780 GAMING NOTEBOOK WITH STEEL-SERIES KEYBOARD

MSI has launched a new gaming notebook called MSI GX780. The laptop has a 17.3 inch display and a specially designed Steel-series keyboard optimized for gaming.The MSI GX780 is powered by an Intel Core i7-2630QM quad-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M discrete graphics with 1GB of video memory. MSI says that the steel-series keyboard is more durable than standard notebook keyboards. It

INTEL ATOM D2500 AND D2700 CEDAR TRAIL CHIPS LEAKED

It looks like Intel's next-generation low power Atom processors are all ready to launch during the fourth quarter of this year. Details including model numbers and clock speeds of some of the upcoming Cedar Trail platform processors have leaked. One of these processors - the Atom D2500 - is a dual core processor with a clock speed of 1.86GHz. It has a total power draw of 10 watts and supports

LENOVO THINKPAD T420S NOW AVAILABLE

The 14 inch Lenovo ThinkPad T420s is now available for purchase. The ThinkPad T420s is basically a slimmer and lighter version of the standard T420. While the original T420 weighs 4.84lbs, the T420s weighs just 3.94 pounds. Both models have Intel's 2nd generation Core i series standard voltage processors and NVIDIA NVS 4200M discrete graphics with 1GB of video RAM. Other specifications include up

DELL LAUNCHES PRECISION M4600 MOBILE WORKSTATION NOTEBOOK

Dell has officially launched its Precision M4600 mobile workstation notebook. The 15.6 inch M4600 features Intel's 2nd generation Core i7 Extreme quad-core processors and AMD FirePro Mobility or NVIDIA Quadro discrete graphics with up to 2GB of video memory. Other specifications include up to 32GB of 1333MHz or up to 16GB of faster 1600MHz DDR3 memory. Select configurations are available with AMD

SPRINT TO OFFER WIFI ONLY MOTOROLA XOOM FOR $600

US wireless carrier Sprint will start offering a WiFi only version of the Motorola Xoom Android tablet starting May 8 for $600. To use the tablet on Sprint's 3G or 4G networks, you will need to get a WiFi hotspot device. Verizon already offers a 3G-enabled version of the same tablet for $799.99. The WiFi-only Xoom has the same specifications as the 3G-enabled model, but it lacks the 3G modem. The

SAMSUNG CHROME OS NOTEBOOK COULD BE CALLED ALEX

Details regarding a new Samsung Chrome-OS based notebook have leaked. Here is what we know at the moment.It looks like this model will be called Samsung Alex. It will be powered by a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core processor and will have a 1280 x 800 pixels display. Other rumored specs include a Qualcomm Gobi 2000 wireless module for Bluetooth, WiFi, and 3G.Samsung Alex is likely to have 2GB of

LENOVO IDEAPAD S205 NOW AVAILABLE FOR $499 AND UP

The Lenovo IdeaPad S205 notebook is now available for purchase for $499 and up. The IdeaPad S205 has an 11.6 inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. It is powered by a 1.6GHz AMD E-350 dual core processor and Radeon HD 6310 graphics. Other specifications include 3GB of DDR3 memory, a 320GB hard drive and a 6-cell battery. Higher-end configurations with 4GB of RAM, optional Bluetooth

LENOVO THINKPAD X220 ULTRAPORTABLE AND X220T CONVERTIBLE NOW SHIPPING

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 ultraportable and the ThinkPad X220t convertible tablet computer are now available for purchase in the United States.Both models are aimed at business users and sport 12.5 inch displays with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. They are available with a choice of Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 standard voltage processors, Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory

HP TO LAUNCH 11.6 INCH 3105M MINI EXECUTIVE BUSINESS NOTEBOOK

It looks like HP is all set to launch a new 11.6 inch business notebook. The HP 3105m Mini Executive is essentially a rebadged version of the Pavilion dm1z which is a pretty good consumer oriented notebook. According to the spec sheet, the HP 3105m Mini Executive has an 11.6 inch HD display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. It is powered by a 1.6GHz AMD E-350 dual core Zacate processor and

SONY UNVEILS S1 AND S2 ANDROID TABLETS

Sony has officially unveiled its upcoming Android tablets. As expected, one of the tablets has a 9.4 inch display. The other model has a pair of 5.5 screens. Both tablets run Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system. And because they are PlayStation Certified, you will be able to run PlayStation games on them. They will also work with Sony’s Qriocity media store so that you can download eBooks,

LENOVO WORKING ON A 7 INCH TABLET WITH 1280 X 800 PIXELS DISPLAY?

Lenovo is reportedly working on a 7 inch tablet with an HD (1280 x 800 pixels) display. Like other top-of-the-line Android tablets available today this machine too will run Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system. It will be powered by a dual core ARM-based processor. That means it will have specs similar to those of the Motorola Xoom, Asus Eee Pad Transformer and the Acer Iconia Tab A500.

BEST BUY SELLS ACER ICONIA TAB A500 ANDROID TABLET FOR $450

The Acer Iconia Tab A500 Android tablet is now available for purchase from Best Buy for $449.99. The tablet has a 10.1 inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It is powered by a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and runs Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system. The Iconia Tab A500 has 16GB of storage. The supported connectivity option is WiFi 802.11b/g/n. This model doesn't have a 3G

HP PAVILION G SERIES LAPTOPS NOW AVAILABLE WITH AMD CPUS

The newly launched HP Pavilion g series consumer-class budget notebooks are now available with AMD processors. Previously they were only available with Intel's processors. The new Pavilion g4-1015dx, g6-la60us and g7-1075dx are all available with AMD's Vision-based dual core processors and Radeon 4250 integrated graphics.AMD-based notebooks usually tend to be cheaper than their Intel counterparts

CLOSER LOOK AT THE ACER ICONIA TAB W500

The Acer Iconia Tab W500 Windows 7 tablet is now available for purchase. The device has impressive hardware including a 10 inch HD display, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of SSD and a low power AMD processor with decent graphics capabilities. The Iconia Tab W500 weighs 2.15 pounds. That means it is heavier than the iPad or other similar tablets. However, it is lighter than most 10 inch netbooks. The Iconia Tab

WIFI ONLY DELL STREAK 7 PRICED AT $400

Dell has finally added an official price tag to its WiFi only Streak 7 Android tablet. If you place your order today for $399.99, you should be able to get your tablet in under a week. Amazon has been taking orders for this tablet since Tuesday. Interestingly Amazon charges about $20 less for the same configuration. The Dell Streak 7 has a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution

FUJITSU LAUNCHES LIFEBOOK P711/C AND S761/C WITH PICO PROJECTORS

In a bid to make them stand out from the rest, Fujitsu is adding a few innovations to its new notebooks. The company's Lifebook P711/C, for instance, is a 12.1 inch notebook with a built-in pico projector. The projector is in the place where you usually find a disc drive. And when you are not using it, it will hide inside the case. And when you want to use it, just pull it out and point it at a

NEXT GEN ACER ASPIRE ONE HAPPY TO HAVE INTEL ATOM N570 CHIP AND NEW COLOR OPTIONS

Acer is preparing to launch an updated version of its Aspire One Happy netbook. The new model is essentially a rebranded version of the Aspire One AOD257 which has not yet been launched. The only difference is that the Aspire One Happy is available in a range of bright colors including Blueberry Shake, Banana Cream, Papaya Milk, and Strawberry Yogurt which are essentially blue, yellow, peach and

LENOVO THINKPAD X1 ULTRA-SLIM NOTEBOOK SPOTTED IN THE WILD

The upcoming Lenovo ThinkPad X1 series ultra-slim notebook has leaked on the website of a Swiss computer retailer called Tell IT. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 series notebooks are aimed at business users. They feature a ruggedized chassis design and meet 8 ruggedness standards. The notebook measures 0.84 inches in thickness and weighs 3 - 3.8 pounds depending upon configuration. It is also the thinnest

BEST BUY TO START TAKING PRE-ORDERS FOR THE HTC FLYER TABLET FOR $499 ON APRIL 25TH

Best Buy will start taking pre-orders for the 7 inch HTC Flyer Android tablet on Monday, April 25th. The tablet will be available in the US later this year. It will sell for $499. At that price it is cheaper than it was expected to be and that makes sense. The Flyer is entering a market that is already a bit over-crowded with tablets from the likes of Apple, HP, Asus, Acer, Toshiba, Motorola and

ACER ICONIA TAB W500 WINDOWS TABLET WITH DETACHABLE KEYBOARD AVAILABLE FOR $549

If you are looking for a tablet with a detachable keyboard, you have multiple choices these days. One of the machines is, of course, the Asus Eee Pad Transformer. The other is the Acer Iconia Tab W500. Acer has announced that its Iconia Tab W500 which has a similar design and a replaceable keyboard will hit the market next month. While the Transformer runs Android 3.0 operating system, the Iconia

ASUS EEE PAD TRANSFORMER TO LAUNCH ON APRIL 26TH FOR $399

Asus has announced that it will start selling the Eee Pad Transformer Android tablet on April 26th for a starting price of $399. For that price you will get a 10 inch tablet with 16GB of storage. The Eee Pad Transformer has a detachable keyboard which runs an extra $150. The model with 32GB of storage is priced at $499. The Asus Eee Pad Transformer has a 1GHz dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor

DELL LAUNCHES ALIENWARE M18X AND M14X GAMING NOTEBOOKS

Dell has launched two new gaming notebooks - the Alienware M18x and M14x. While the M18x has a larger 18.4 inch display, the M14x sports a smaller 14 inch display. Both models are available with latest Intel Core i series Sandy Bridge processors and ATI and NVIDIA discrete graphics. The Alienware M18x is the first Alienware notebook to feature an 18.4 inch display. Besides a full HD display, it

LENOVO THINKPAD EDGE E520 AND E420 NOTEBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE

The 15.6 inch Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 and the 14 inch E420 notebooks are now available for purchase. Both laptops feature Intel's 2nd generation Core i3, i5 or i7 standard voltage processors and integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, up to 750GB hard disk, optional 80GB micro solid state drive and a DVD burner. Curiously, while the 15.6 inch model has a 1366 x 768 pixels

BEST BUY EXCLUSIVE TOSHIBA SATELLITE E305 AND SONY VAIO VPCSC1AFM/S BLUE LABEL NOTEBOOKS UP FOR PRE-ORDER

The Best Buy exclusive Toshiba Satellite E305 and Sony VAIO Series VPCSC1AFM/S Blue-Label notebooks are now available for purchase. The 14 inch Toshiba Satellite E305 and the 13.3 inch Sony VAIO VPCSC1AFM/S sport a design and hardware inspired by customer's feedback. They feature Intel Core i5-2410M processor, 4GB of RAM and AMD Radeon HD 6470M graphics. Other features include the Blue Label

ASUS U43SD BAMBOO LAPTOP UNVEILED

Asus has launched an updated version of its 14 inch Bamboo collection U43 notebook. The new and improved Asus U43SD features Intel's 2nd generation Sandy Bridge processors. The Asus U43SD sports a smoky brown bamboo exterior with some brushed aluminum parts. It is available with your choice of an Intel Core i5-2410M or a Core i3-2310M processor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M discrete graphics with

LENOVO THINKPAD EDGE E220S NOTEBOOK NOW SHIPPING FOR $749 AND UP

The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s thin and light laptop is now available for purchase. Lenovo has started taking orders for the notebook for 749 and up. The machine has a 12.5 inch display. It is also more powerful than a typical ultraportable thanks to its Intel Core i5-2537M processor. The base configuration has 2GB of DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard drive, WiFi 802.11b/g/n and a 43Whr battery. The 12.5

DELL UPDATES ALIENWARE M11X WITH POWERFUL CPU AND GRAPHICS

The Alienware M11x is a powerful ultraportable gaming notebook. It has an 11.6 inch display and powerful graphics. And now Dell is updating the little monster with faster processor options and a more powerful graphics card. Needless to say, the new M11x is costlier than its predecessor. When Dell launched the laptop last year it had a starting price of $799. The new model starts at $999. The

BLACKBERRY PLAYBOOK NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

The BlackBerry Playbook is now available for purchase in the US and Canada. Sure, the machine didn't get rave reviews, thanks to its mediocre software. But one has got to agree that the tablet has top-notch hardware that offers excellent support for multitasking. As for the software, well, most of the shortcomings can be addressed by future software updates. The BlackBerry Playbook has a 1GHz

ACER TO LAUNCH ASPIRE ONE 722 WITH AMD C-50 PROCESSOR

Acer introduced two AMD-powered mini-laptops last year. The Aspire One 521 and Aspire one 721 had more or less identical specs, but while the 521 had a 10.1 inch display, the 721 featured a larger 11.6 inch display. This year Acer launched a sequel to the Aspire One 521. The new model called the Aspire One 522 has the same 10 inch display, but it features an AMD C-50 processor. And now it looks

ASUS EEE PAD TRANSFORMER REVIEWED

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is not available for purchase in the US, but it is already on sale in the UK. And now the folks at Engadget have published a very detailed review of the UK version of the tablet.The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is a 10 inch Android tablet. It runs Android 3.0, the tablet-optimized version of Android. The most interesting feature of the tablet is its optional keyboard dock

LENOVO IDEAPAD SLATE COULD HAVE AN OAK TRAIL CHIP

A Lenovo Tablet with an Intel Oak Trail processor has showed up on Intel's website. The IdeaPad Slate is probably the same prototype tablet Lenovo showed off earlier this year. Back then the company hadn't finalized the design, but now more details are available.According to Intel's website the Lenovo IdeaPad Slate will have an Intel Atom Z670 Oak Trail processor, a 30GB solid state disk and 2GB

ASUS WORKING ON AN INTEL OAK TRAIL TABLET

Asus is indeed working on an Intel Oak Trail tablet, but that is not the Eee Pad Slider. Last week Intel posted on its website that the Eee Pad Slider will be one of the products to ship with the upcoming Oak Trail Atom chip later this year. But now it has turned out that that information is wrong. Although Asus is building a tablet with an Oak Trail processor the company hasn't finalized the

AMD C-60 FUSION APU WITH TURBO CORE COMING?

AMD's Fusion chips grabbed a lot of headlines this year. They combine high performance graphics and low power processors onto a single piece of silicon that delivers significantly better performance than regular netbook chips like Intel's Atom. Four Fusion APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) are currently available and now it looks like a fifth chip called AMD C-60 is on the way.The AMD C-60

DELL TO ROLL OUT ALIENWARE M18X 3D-CAPABLE GAMING LAPTOP?

It looks like Dell is entering the 18.4 inch notebook space by launching the Alienware M18x gaming rig. Yesterday, Dell Canada website reported that Dell was indeed building a gaming monster with a high-performance Intel CPU, dual video cards and 3D capability.That info has been removed from the said website, but that doesn't necessarily mean that Dell isn't building the laptop. According to the

MALATA LAUNCHES LAPTOPS WITH NVIDIA TEGRA 2 PROCESSORS

Chinese PC maker Malata has introduced two new laptops with NVIDIA Tegra 2 processors. At a trade show held in China the company disclosed the specs for the laptops. However, there were no actual models on display. Of these two machines, the Malata PC-B1002 is a 10 inch laptop with a 1024 x 600 pixels display. It has up to 8GB of storage, up to 1GB of RAM and a 2200mAh battery. Other

TOSHIBA ANT TABLET TO START AT $450

Toshiba's upcoming Android tablet has finally received a model number. The machine has showed up on the Newegg website bearing the model number ANT. The Toshiba ANT tablet has a 10.1 inch display. It is powered by Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system. According to the product page on Newegg, the tablet has a base price of $450. Three models are currently listed. The base model Toshiba ANT-100

ASUS EEE PAD SLIDER TO HAVE AN OAK TRAIL CHIP?

Intel launched its low power Oak Trail Atom processors earlier this week. These are meant for powering tablets, smartphones, netbooks and other mobile devices. Intel says that as many as 35 products will ship this year with the Oak Trail chip and one of these machines could be the Asus Eee Pad Slider. The Eee Pad Slider is one of the four Android tablets Asus introduced at CES in January. It has

HP LAUNCHES ELITEBOOK 8460W, 8560W AND 8760W MOBILE WORKSTATION NOTEBOOKS

HP has released three new notebooks in the Elitebook Mobile Workstation line. The new additions are the 14 inch Elitebook 8460w, the 15.6 inch 8560w and the 17.3 inch 8760W. The new Elitebook notebooks are aimed at designers and architects. They feature Intel's Core i5 and i7 processors, NVIDIA Quadro or ATI FirePro professional class video cards and up to 32GB of RAM. The Elitebook 8560w and

MSI X370 NOW AVAILABLE IN THE US FOR $600

The AMD Fusion-based MSI X370 ultrathin notebook is now available for purchase in the US. The MSI X370 has a 13.4 inch display. It is powered by a 1.6GHz AMD E-350 Zacate dual core processor which comes bundled with Radeon HD graphics. The notebook measures just 0.9 inches in thickness and weighs 3.1 pounds. Other specifications include 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 500GB hard drive, a 1.3 megapixel

VIEWSONIC GTABLET AVAILABLE TODAY FOR $280

Amazon is running a promotion on the ViewSonic gTablet today. You can pick up the 10 inch tablet for just $279.99 + free shipping. Note that this offer is valid only today.The ViewSonic gTablet has a 10 inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It is powered by a 1GHz dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. The tablet has 16GB of storage, USB and HDMI ports. There is also a microSD card

BEST BUY TO SELL THE ASUS EEE PAD TRANSFORMER FOR $399 IN THE US

Best Buy has announced that it will start offering the Asus Eee Pad Transformer for $399 in the US. Other retailer are also expected to offer the tablet later this month. The Eee Pad Transformer has an optional keyboard docking station. For $399, you will only get the tablet. The keyboard dock runs another $149. The Asus Eee Pad Transformer has a 10.1 inch capacitive touchscreen IPS display with

BEST BUY SELLING COMPAQ PRESARIO CQ56-115DX FOR $300

The 15.6 inch HP Compaq Presario CQ56-115DX is the cheapest full-size computer available in the US market at the moment. Best Buy is currently selling the laptop for $299.99 with free shipping.The Compaq Presario CQ56-115DX has an AMD V-series V140 2.3GHz single core processor. Other specifications include an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 integrated graphics, 2GB of DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard drive,

TOSHIBA LAUNCHES PORTEGE R830 BUSINESS NOTEBOOK

Toshiba has launched a new Portege business laptop. The Toshiba Portege R830 is available with your choice of a 2nd generation Intel Core i3 or i5 processor and integrated Intel graphics.The notebook has a 13.3 inch display. In terms of looks the Portege R830 isn't all that different from the Portege R835, but it features an ExpressCard slot, docking capabilities and a standard 3-year warranty.

TOSHIBA LAUNCHES TECRA R840 AND R850 NOTEBOOKS

Toshiba has launched two new Tecra notebooks based on Intel's 2nd generation Core i series processors. The new Toshiba Tecra series includes the 14 inch Tecra R840 and the 15.6 inch Tecra R850. Both models are available with your choice of a 2nd generation Intel Core i3, Core i5 or Core i7 processor and integrated Intel HD graphics. Other specifications include optional Radeon HD 6450M discrete

FUJITSU LAUNCHES ESPRIMO MH300 FUSION NETBOOK AND LIFEBOOK PH521 ULTRAPORTABLE IN MALAYSIA

A Fujitsu netbook running MeeGo Linux has been introduced in Malaysia. The Fujitsu Esprimo MH300 has a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor and a 10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Other specifications include 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive and a 3-cell battery. The only feature that sets it apart from the rest is the open source operating system.Surprisingly the Fujitsu MH300

HTC FLYER TO HIT EUROPE ON MAY 9TH

The 7 inch HTC Flyer Android tablet will hit European streets starting on May 9th. The SIM free version is expected to run £600, or a whopping $980. Of course, if you are willing to sign up for a long term service contract, you should be able to get the tablet for much less. The HTC Flyer has a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Because it has a

MOTOROLA XOOM WITH WIMAX COMING TO SPRINT?

The Motorola Xoom Android tablet is currently available in two versions. Verizon is selling a 3G model which will soon get a 4G LTE mobile broadband upgrade. There is also a WiFi only model. Now it looks like there will be a third model. It will have 4G WiMAX connectivity and is designed for Sprint's 4G network. Of course, we are talking about rumors here, but this one does look plausible.The

INTEL OAK TRAIL PROCESSORS TO SHIP NEXT MONTH

The Intel Oak Trail Atom processors will reportedly start shipping next month. The next generation Oak Trail processors are designed for tablets and ultraportable computers. The first of these processors to ship will be the Intel Atom Z670. While it isn't as power efficient as the ARM-based processors found in tablets, it does have one major advantage over ARM processors: The Atom Z670 is an x86

WIFI-ONLY SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 7 INCH TABLET NOW SHIPPING FOR $350

A WiFi only version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab has gone on sale in the US for about $350. The Samsung Galaxy Tab has a 7 inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It is powered by a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor. A 3G-capable version of the tablet has been available since last year. The WiFi only model has just 16GB of storage. Like the 3G model it also runs Google Android 2.2

TOSHIBA ANDROID TABLET COMING TO BEST BUYS SOON

It looks like the Acer Iconia Tab A500 won't be the only Android tablet coming to Best Buy stores in the coming weeks. The retailer has also posted 'coming soon' pages for the upcoming Toshiba tablet. Curiously, the Toshiba tablet still doesn't have a proper name although Toshiba has been showing off the device since early January. Like any other top-of-the-line Android tablet, the Toshiba tablet

ACER ICONIA TAB W500 WINDOWS TABLET COULD SHIP THIS WEEK

The 10 inch Acer Iconia Tab W500 Windows tablet could start shipping in the US this week. The Iconia Tab W500 has an AMD Fusion processor with integrated Radeon graphics. It is already available for pre-order in Germany where it is expected to go on sale on April 14th. In the US retailer B&H has started taking orders for $549. The Iconia Tab W500 has a 10.1 inch HD display with a resolution of

MSI LAUNCHES NEW NOTEBOOKS IN THE G, F AND C SERIES

MSI has announced a slew of notebooks in the G, F and C series featuring Intel's 2nd generation Core i series processors. There is also an AMD-based X series notebook. The new MSI G-series gaming notebooks sport a 15.6 inch display and 2nd generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processors. Four models are currently available. While the the GT680 and GX680 feature top-of-the-line NVIDIA discrete

ASUS LAMBORGHINI VX7 GAMING NOTEBOOK NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

Asus has launched its Lamborghini branded 15.6 inch luxury gaming notebook. The Asus Lamborghini VX7 sports Intel's 2nd generation Sandy Bridge processors. The Asus VX7-A1 notebooks are now up for pre-order in the US. It is available in orange and black colors and feature Intel's Core i7 2630QM quad core processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 discrete graphics with 1.5GB of video RAM, 16GB of RAM,

TOSHIBA LAUNCHES NEW SATELLITE L SERIES MULTIMEDIA NOTEBOOKS

Toshiba has updated its Satellite L series multimedia laptop lineup. The new additions are the 13.3 inch Satellite L730 / L735, the 15.6 inch Satellite L750 / L750D / L755 / L755D and the 17.3 inch Satellite L770 / L775. The new notebooks are available with a variety of processor options including 2nd generation Intel Core i3, Core i5, Pentium, AMD Athlon II and Phenom II CPUs. The Satellite

BEST BUY TO OFFER ACER ICONIA TAB A500 ANDROID TABLET FOR $450 ON APRIL 24TH

Best Buy has announced that it will start offering the Acer Iconia Tab A500 Android tablet on April 24th for just $449.99. At that price it is significantly cheaper than the WiFi only version of the Motorola Xoom Android tablet which runs $600. While the Iconia Tab A500 is a bit bulkier than the Motorola Xoom, both tablets have nearly identical specifications. Like the Motorola Xoom, the Iconia

PACKARD BELL LAUNCHES LIBERTY TAB ANDROID TABLET IN EUROPE

Packard Bell, which is a subsidiary of Acer, has introduced a new Android tablet in Europe - the Packard Bell Liberty Tab. The machine is actually a re-branded version of the Acer Iconia Tab A500. That, however, doesn't mean that it is a bad tablet. Like the Iconia Tab A500, the Liberty Tab also has a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core processor and a 10.1 inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x

ASUS EEE PC 1015B AND 1215B NOW SHIPPING IN THE US

The newly introduced AMD Fusion-based Eee PC 1015B and 1215B have started shipping in the US. While the Eee PC 1015B is a 10 inch netbook with a 1.2GHz AMD C-30 single core processor, the Eee PC 1215B has a 12.1 inch display and a choice of a faster 1GHz AMD C-50 dual core chip or a 1.6GHz AMD E-350 Zacate processor.The notebooks also sport VGA, HDMI output and a 0.3 MP webcam. Three models are

ACER ICONIA TAB A500 ANDROID TABLET UP FOR PRE-ORDER IN THE UK

The 10 inch Acer Iconia Tab A500 tablet is now available for pre-order in the UK for 450 pounds (about $727 US). The UK price includes VAT. In countries where VAT is not added to the price (for example, the US), the tablet will be cheaper. Word is that it will run around $600 in Taiwan where is it expected to go on sale in a few days. In the US it could be even cheaper.The Iconia Tab A500 has a

WIFI-ONLY SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB TO RUN $350

A WiFi-only version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 inch Android tablet will be available starting April 10th for $349.99. At that price, it is definitely a good deal. A 3G- version of the tablet has been available for a while. Although it isn't quite cheap wireless carriers offer subsidies to customers willing to sign up for a long-term service contract. In fact, today you can now pick up a

INTEL OAK TRAIL ATOM BASED TABLETS COULD SHIP NEXT MONTH

The vast majority of tablets that hit the market during the past year or so have ARM-based processors. That, however, doesn't mean that Intel has conceded the lucrative tablet space to rival chip makers like NVIDIA and Qualcomm. In fact, Intel is all set to enter the tablet space with vengeance. The company hopes that its next-generation Oak Trail Atom processors will be able to compete with

SONY ANDROID TABLET COMING THIS YEAR

Sony, it looks like, is the latest company to enter the tablet space. News Agency Bloomberg reports that a Sony tablet running Google Android 3.0 is getting ready for its launch. Earlier Engadget also reported that Sony was working on a secret tablet featuring PlayStation integration. Of course, Sony is a little late, but that is nothing surprising. The company didn't launch its first netbook

SYLVANIA LAUNCHES DIRT CHEAP ANDROID TABLET

Retailer J&R has started taking orders for a certain 10 inch tablet called Sylvania Magni Tablet. One of the cheapest 10 inch tablets around, it can be yours for just $199.99. Unfortunately, aside from the price, it doesn't have a lot of features to get you excited.The Sylvania Magni tablet has a low resolution 800 x 480 pixels display. That means it has the same pixel density as a 4 inch

CLOSER LOOK AT THE HP PROBOOK 4530S

The HP ProBook 4530s is a 15.6 inch budget-friendly notebook aimed at small and medium businesses. The ProBook 4530s features Intel's Sandy Bridge processors ranging between the dual core Core i3-2310M and quad-core Core i7-2630QM. Other specifications include up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, up to 750GB of hard drive and Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics. No discrete graphics option is available. The

ASUS LAUNCHES EEE PC 1015PX WITH DUAL CORE ATOM N570 PROCESSOR

Asus has quietly added a new netbook to its Seashell range, the Eee PC 1015PX. The Asus Eee PC 1015PX is essentially an upgrade to the single core Atom powered Eee PC 1015PEM.Aside from the brand new processor, the 1015PX has typical netbook specs including 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, a 6-cell battery and a 0.3 megapixel webcam. It is powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N570

ACER ICONIA TAB A100 ANDROID TABLET UP FOR ORDER

The 7 inch Acer Aspire Iconia Tab A100 tablet is now available for order from Amazon.co.uk for £299.99 (or about $485 US). Shipping will begin on April 20th. Consumer electronics tend to cost more in the UK than in the US. So we won't be surprised if the tablet makes its debut in the US at the rumored price point of $350.The Acer Iconia Tab A100 has a dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. It runs

ARCHOS ARNOVA 8 TABLET UP FOR PRE-ORDER FOR $160

The 8 inch Archos Arnova Android tablet is now available for purchase. Retailer J&R has starting taking pre-orders for the tablet for just $159.99. For that price you won't get a high-end processor or discrete graphics. That said, the tablet still has a lot of things going for it. The Archos Arnova 8 can handle 720p HD video playback. It runs Google Android 2.1 and has an 8 inch 800 x 600 pixels

DELL INSPIRON M102Z AMD-POWERED LAPTOP NOW AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA

Dell has started offering an AMD powered netbook in Australia. The Dell Inspiron M102z is now available in Australia with a choice of AMD C-50 Ontario or E-350 Zacate dual core processor.The base configuration has 2GB of RAM, a 1GHz AMD C-50 processor and AMD Radeon HD 6250 graphics. It runs $599 Australian. If you are willing to shell out an extra $100, you can configure the laptop with a dual

VIEWSONIC VIEWBOOK 730 7 INCH ANDROID TABLET HITS FCC

Viewsonic is getting ready to launch a new 7 inch tablet called the ViewBook 730. The device was recently spotted at FCC website. There is no word on the processor or operating system, but the tablet appears to be running Android 2.3 instead of Android 3.0. It also has physical buttons for home, menu and back functions which aren't usually found on tablets running Android 3.0.The ViewSonic

ASUS EEE PAD SLIDER SHOWS UP AT AMAZON GERMANY

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer has already showed up at many retailers and now it is the turn of the Eee Pad Slider. While the Transformer has a detachable keyboard that will transform the tablet into a laptop, the Slider sports a slide-out keyboard that will hide itself behind the display when you are not using it.The Eee Pad Slider has more or less the same specifications as the Eee Pad

SONY VAIO CA10 AND CB10 NOTEBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

The Sony VAIO C series consumer notebooks which include the 14 inch VAIO CA10 and 15.5 inch CB10 are now available for purchase.The new VAIO C series notebooks are available with your choice of Intel's 2nd generation Core i5-2410M or Core i5-2540M processor, AMD Radeon HD 6630 1GB hybrid graphics or Radeon HD 6470M 512MB graphics. Other specifications include up to 8GB of RAM, up to 750GB of hard

COBY KYROS MID7024 ANDROID TABLET NOW AVAILABLE FOR $169

The 7 inch Coby Kyros MID7024 Android tablet is now available for purchase. The Kyros MID7024 is powered by a 1GHz Samsung S5PV210 ARM Cortex-A8 processor. It has a 7 inch resistive touchscreen display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The tablet runs Google Android 2.2 operating system. The Coby Kyros MID7024 is now available for purchase from Amazon for just $168.50. Although, its

TOSHIBA PORTEGE R835 NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

The 13.3 inch thin-and-light Toshiba Portege R835 notebook is now available for purchase. The machine features Intel's 2nd generation Core i series processors.Two models are currently available. While Toshiba Direct sells the Portege R835-ST3N01 with Intel's Core i3-2310M processor, Newegg has in stock a model called the R835-P56 with Intel's Core i5-2410M processor. Both models have 4 GB of DDR3

ARCHOS ARNOVA 10 ANDROID TABLET NOW AVAILABLE FOR $180

The 10 icnh Archos Arnova Android tablet has started shipping in the US.The device is the latest budget-friendly tablet from the French device maker. The Archos Arnova 10 has a suggested retail price of about $199, but it is currently on sale at Mertado for about $180.As you have probably guessed, the Archos Arnova 10 doesn't have high-end hardware. It is powered by a low power ARM-based

ASUS EEE PAD TRANSFORMER LAUNCHES IN THE UK

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer has launched in the UK. It will have a starting price of about £379 in the UK which is a little over $600 US. The Eee Pad Transformer is the first 10 inch Android tablet from Asus. It runs Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system. There is still no word on a US launch date, but the machine is expected to be cheaper in that part of the world.The Asus Eee Pad Transformer

ASUS EEE PC T101MT CONVERTIBLE TABLET GETS ATOM N570 UPGRADE

The Asus Eee PC T101MT convertible tablet style netbook has been around for a while and now Asus has introduced a new version of the device. The Eee PC T101MT has a 10 inch display. When it launched almost a year ago, it sported a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 single core processor. The new model has a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N570 dual core CPU.The rest of the specs haven't changed much. The laptop still

ACER ICONIA TOUCHBOOK WITH DUAL TOUCHSCREENS UP FOR ORDER FOR $1200

The Acer Iconia-6120 TouchBook dual touchscreen notebook is now up for pre-order. The device was first introduced last year. It has now become a finished product and is ready to ship. The Acer Iconia Touchbook has twin 14 inch touchscreen displays. It runs Windows 7 operating system with a custom user interface. When the lid is closed, the notebook looks like any other 14 inch laptop, but when

LENOVO THINKPAD W520 MOBILE WORKSTATION GOES ON SALE

The 15.6 inch Lenovo ThinkPad W520 mobile workstation has gone on sale. By Lenovo's own admission, the ThinkPad W520 is the fastest ThinkPad notebook ever. The ThinkPad W520 is aimed at architects and graphics professionals. It can be configured with 2nd generation Core i series processors up to the Extreme Edition Core i7-2920XM. Other specifications include NVIDIA Quadro 1000M or 2000M discrete

LENOVO THINKPAD L420 AND L520 ECO-FRIENDLY NOTEBOOKS NOW SHIPPING

The eco-friendly Lenovo ThinkPad L420 and ThinkPad L520 business notebooks are now available for purchase. Both models feature Intel's 2nd generation Core i series processors. While the Lenovo ThinkPad L420 has a 14 inch display, the ThinkPad L520 sports a 15.6 inch display. They are both built of materials obtained from post-consumer recycled content and come in 100% recyclable packaging. The

SAMSUNG RC512-S02 NOTEBOOK NOW SHIPPING FOR $1200

The high-performance Samsung RC512 multimedia notebook is now available for purchase in the US. Best Buy is selling a model called Samsung RC512-S02 with a quad-core Intel Core i7-2630QM processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT525M discrete graphics, 6GB of DDR3 memory, a 750GB hard drive, Blu-ray combo drive and a 6-cell battery which will get up to 3 hours of run time. The 15.6 inch LED backlit display has

NETBOOK NAVIGATOR NAV7 WINDOWS TABLET UP FOR PRE-ORDER

Netbook Navigator has started taking pre-orders for its 7 inch Windows tablet called Nav7. The machine has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor and a 1024 x 600 pixels multitouch display. It runs Windows 7 operating system.The Nav7 starts at $649. If you place your order today, your tablet should ship in late May. The base configuration has 1GB of RAM, a 16GB SSD, Bluetooth, WiFi, 2 USB ports and

LENOVO THINKPAD EDGE E220S COULD SHIP ON APRIL 8TH FOR $899 AND UP

The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s is an ultraportable business notebook with a 12.5 inch display. It measures just 0.86 inches in thickness and weighs 3.5 pounds. The computer was introduced at CES in January and now Engadget reports that it will go on sale on April 8th. That said, there is no official confirmation from Lenovo.The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s will be available with your choice of an

FUJITSU LIFEBOOK P771, S751, E751 AND NH751 GO ON SALE

Fujitsu has added four new notebooks to its LifeBook lineup - the LifeBook P771, S751, E751 and NH751. While the LifeBook P771 features ultra-low voltage Core i7 Sandy Bridge processors, the other three notebooks have standard voltage Core i7 Sandy Bridge processors.The LifeBook P771 is aimed at the mobile professional.It is an ultraportable notebook with a 12.1 inch display. The S751 has a 14

CLOSER LOOK AT THE SAMSUNG NC110 NETBOOK

The Samsung NC110 is a 10 inch netbook the company introduced at CES in January. It has a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 single core processor, 1 GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive and Windows 7 Starter Edition operating system. Like other netbooks from Samsung the NC110 also sports a matte display which is usable in bright surroundings. Although glossy displays look better than matte displays, they

MSI LAUNCHES GX680 GAMING LAPTOP

MSI has launched its new top-of-the-line gaming laptop called the MSI GX680. The 15.6 inch GX680 is available with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7 2630QM processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M discrete graphics with 1GB of video RAM, up to 16GB of DDR3 memory via four memory slots, dual hard drive bays and a Blu-ray combo drive or DVD burner. The 15.6 inch panel is available with either 1920 x 1080 or

LENOVO THINKPAD E420S NOW AVAILABLE

The Lenovo ThinkPad E420s business notebook is now available for purchase. The 14 inch ThinkPad E420s features Intel's 2nd generation Core i series processors and optional AMD Radeon HD 6630M discrete graphics. The laptop supports up to 8GB of DDR3 memory. The storage options include up to 320GB of hard drive, a 128GB of SSD or hybrid storage comprising of an 80GB SSD and a 320GB hard drive. The

SAMSUNG RF SERIES RF511 AND RF711 NOTEBOOKS GO ON SALE IN THE US

Samsung has made two new additions to its entertainment-class RF series laptop lineup. The new Samsung RF511 and RF711 both have Intel's 2nd generation Core i series processors. While the Samsung RF511 has a 15.6 inch display, the RF711 has a 17.3 inch display. The models currently available in the US are the RF511-S02 with a 2.00GHz quad-core Core i7-2630QM processor and RF711-S01 with the dual

ASUS EEE PAD TRANSFORMER LAUNCHES IN TAIWAN

Asus officially launched the Eee Pad Transformer in Taiwan today.The 10 inch Android tablet has a detachable keyboard that will transform the device into a laptop. The tablet is expected to ship in the US next month. Aside from the detachable display, the tablet has regular specs including a 10.1 inch touchscreen display, NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core processor and Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating

BLACKBERRY PLAYBOOK WILL BE ABLE TO RUN ANDROID APPS

Research in Motion (RIM) has announced that its upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook will be able to run Android apps. The tablet will also be able to run BlackBerry Java apps. PlayBook runs a QNX-based operating system. While the OS is good in itself, there aren't a lot of apps written for it and many prospective buyers have been put off by this lack of a big apps pool.RIM says that the PlayBook will be

CLOSER LOOK AT THE DELL LATITUDE E6520 RUGGED-BUSINESS NOTEBOOK

The Dell Latitude E6520 is a 15.6 inch rugged business notebook featuring Intel's 2nd generation Core i series processors. The Latitude E6520 meets the MIL-STD 810G standard which means that the notebook can withstand extreme temperatures, vibration, dust and high altitudes. It also features a spill resistant keyboard, anodized aluminum display back, reinforced steel hinges and zinc alloy

ASUS K53E MAINSTREAM NOTEBOOK NOW SHIPPING

Asus has launched a 15.6 inch Intel Sandy Bridge based laptop called the Asus K53E. Two models of this laptop are currently available. While the Asus K53E-A1 has a dual core Intel Core i3-2310M processor, the K53E-B1 has a Core i5-2410M processor. Both models have Intel GMA integrated HD graphics, 6GB of DDR3 memory, a 640GB hard drive, DVD burner and a 6-cell battery. The 15.6 inch display has a

SPRINT INTRODUCES HTC EVO VIEW 4G TABLET

Sprint has announced its plans to offer a 7 inch tablet computer called HTC Evo View 4G. This is the same tablet that HTC introduced at the Mobile World Congress in February. Back then it was called the HTC Flyer.The HTC Evo View 4G has a 7 inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. The display supports both finger and stylus input. It is powered by a 1.5GHz single core

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 8.9 COMING THIS SUMMER FOR $469 AND UP

Samsung has officially unveiled its 8.9 inch tablet called Galaxy Tab 8.9. As expected, the device runs Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system and comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage capacities. Incidentally, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is also the first Samsung tablet to run a customized user interface on top of Android 3.0.The Galaxy Tab 8.9 is thinner than Apple's iPad 2 and sports a high

T-MOBILE TO OFFER LG G-SLATE FOR $529 ON CONTRACT

T-Mobile has announced that it will offer the LG G-Slate for $529 after a $100 rebate to customers who sign up for a two year service contract. The G-Slate has an 8.9 inch display. It runs Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system. The tablet has three cameras - two 5 megapixel cameras on the rear side and a front-facing camera for making video calls. One of the rear cameras can shoot HD videos in

SAMSUNG TO LAUNCH 8.9 INCH HONEYCOMB TABLET WITH CUSTOM UI

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 inch tablet to feature customized Honeycomb UISamsung will reportedly introduce an 8.9 inch tablet computer at a press event tomorrow. The tablet will be called Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Samsung also has a 10.1 inch tablet bearing the name Galaxy Tab 10.1. The 8.9 inch Galaxy Tab will be slightly smaller than the 10.1 inch model. Word is that it will also be the first Samsung

SAMSUNG SLIDING PC 7 SERIES UP FOR PRE-ORDER

The Samsung Sliding PC 7 series is now up for pre-order from several retailers in the US for prices ranging between $670 to $760.The Samsung Sliding PC 7 Series computers can function either as laptops or as tablets. They feature a slide-out keyboard which slides out from under the keyboard. Samsung says that this design makes the Sliding Series computers much more portable than old-generation

ASUS EEE PAD TRANSFORMER TO HIT TAIWAN THIS WEEK

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is expected to hit Taiwan on March 25th. The Eee Pad Transformer is the first of four tablets from Asus to ship with Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system. It is also the first Asus tablet to offer a removable keyboard option. Asus is also scheduled to launch three other Android 3.0 tablets in the coming months. The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is powered by a

SONY WORKING ON A CHROME OS NETBOOK?

Sony is reportedly working on a Chrome OS netbook. That means Asus will not be the only company launching a Chrome OS netbook this summer. Sony Insider reports that the Sony Chrome netbook will have an 11.6 inch display. It can't quite be called a netbook because it is expected to have some premium features including an HD display and a dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor.While the Asus Chrome OS

LENOVO THINKPAD T420 AND T520 NOW AVAILABLE

The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 and T520 business notebooks are now available for purchase in the US. The ThinkPad T420 has a 14 inch display and a starting price of $799. The 15.6 inch T520 starts at $819. The base configuration T420i has an Intel Core i3-2310 processor and Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics. The laptop runs Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit operating system. Other specifications include

ARCHOS TO LAUNCH 6 NEW ARNOVA TABLETS THIS YEAR

French company Archos has been building low cost portable Android tablets for a while. Archos tablets can’t be compared to the likes of Apple iPad or Motorola Xoom, but they are cheap and offer decent performance. Now Archos has announced its 2011 tablet lineup. The company will reportedly offer six new Arnova tablets this summer.The Gen 9 Archos Arnova tablets will have a 1.6GHz dual core ARM

DELL VOSTRO LAPTOPS GET SANDY BRIDGE PROCESSORS

Dell has announced the 2011 Vostro laptop lineup. The Dell Vostro laptops are aimed at small and medium businesses. The series includes the 13.3 inch Vostro 3350, 14 inch Vostro 3450, 15.6 inch Vostro 3550 and 17.3 inch Vostro 3750. The new Vostro laptops feature Intel’s 2nd generation Core i series Sandy Bridge processors and integrated Intel HD graphics. Select models are also available with

AMD TO LAUNCH NEW FUSION CHIPS FOR LAPTOPS AND DESKTOPS

AMD is expected to launch new Fusion processors for mainstream laptops and desktops during the third quarter of this year. The AMD Fusion platform has integrated graphics and CPU cores on a single piece of silicon. The Fusion chips are power efficient. They also deliver decent performance. The first Fusion-based processors to ship were the AMD C-30 and C-50 Ontario and E-350 Zacate APUs. These

WIFI-ONLY DELL STREAK 7 UP FOR PRE-ORDER FOR $380

The WiFi-only version of the Dell Streak 7 Android tablet is now up for pre-order at Amazon.com for $379.99. There is still no word on a ship date. The Dell Streak 7 is a 7 inch Android tablet with a dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. Due to its small form factor it is more portable than the 10 inch Motorola Xoom or the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.On the flip side, Streak 7 has a lower resolution

DELL UPDATED INSPIRON 14R, 15R AND 17R NOTEBOOKS WITH SANDY BRIDGE PROCESSORS

Dell has updated its Inspiron R series notebooks with Intel's 2nd generation Core i series processors and interchangeable lid options.The 14 inch Dell Inspiron 14R, 15.6 inch Inspiron 15R and 17.3 inch Inspiron 17R are now available with a choice of Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processors, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, optional Blu-ray drive, and Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional operating system.

AUSTRALIAN PIONEER COMPUTERS LAUNCHES ANDROID HONEYCOMB TABLET

Australian PC maker Pioneer Computers has produced a new 10 inch tablet with NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and Android Honeycomb operating system. The Pioneer DreamBook ePad H10 HD isn't much different from other Honeycomb tablets on the market. It has a 10 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Like similar tablets from Motorola, Samsung and LG, it also has front

ASUS COULD LAUNCH ANDROID OR CHROME OS NETBOOK FOR $200

Asus was the company that sparked the netbook revolution by launching cheap low power laptops with 10 inch or smaller displays. The first Eee PC launched in November 2007 with a price tag of $400. Since then almost every PC maker has launched netbooks and sold millions of units. Prices have also fallen. You can get a decent netbook for as little as $300 these days. But Asus wants them to get even

SAMSUNG LAUNCHES SERIES 2 AND SERIES 4 NOTEBOOKS WITH 12.5 INCH DISPLAYS

Samsung has launched a whole new line of business class notebooks. The Samsung Series 2 and Series 4 will be available each with a choice of 12.5 inch or 14 inch displays.There is still no word on pricing, but the 12.5 inch Series 2 notebooks should be the cheapest. The Samsung Series 2 features Intel's Celeron processors and run Windows 7 Professional operating system. Other specifications

DELL LATITUDE E5420, E5520, E6420 AND E6520 NOTEBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE

The new Dell Latitude E series notebooks - the Latitude E5420, E5520, E6420 and E6520 - are now available for purchase. The new Dell Latitude E series notebooks feature Intel's second generation Core i series processors and refreshed case designs.The Latitude E5420 and E5520 are budget-friendly and can be configured with Core i3, i5 or i7 processors, integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics, up to 8GB

WIFI ONLY MOTOROLA XOOM NOW UP FOR PRE-ORDER FOR $599

US retailer B&H has started taking pre-orders for the WiFi only version of Motorola Xoom Android tablet for $599. The Motorola Xoom is the first tablet to ship with Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system which is optimized for tablets with HD displays. Needless to say the tablet has generated considerable interest among tablet enthusiasts. While a 3G version of Xoom has been available

INTEL BUILDING CHIPS FOR ANDROID AND WINDOWS TABLETS

Almost every big name tablet that currently ships or is expected to ship one of these days feature low power ARM-based processors. Does this means that Intel has no role to play in the tablet space? The company's Atom processors reign supreme in the netbook space, but the truth is that Intel has no significant presence in the tablet space. That however, doesn't mean that Intel has given up. The

ASUS EEE PC 1215B WITH AMD FUSION APU REVIEWED

The folks at Netbook Live have reviewed the AMD powered Asus Eee PC 1215B. The Eee PC 1215B is the first ultraportable notebook from Asus to ship with an AMD Fusion processor. It is available with the single core AMD C-30 or the dual core C-50 or E-350 processor options. All three configuration comes standard with AMD Radeon HD graphics capable of handling 1080p video playback. The model that was

TOSHIBA QOSMIO X500-Q930X WITH SANDY BRIDGE CPU NOW SHIPPING

Toshiba has released a new 18.4 inch gaming and multimedia notebook. The Toshiba Qosmio X500-Q930X will replace the Qosmio X500-Q930S which was recently recalled due to a problem affecting Intel 6 series Cougar Point chipsets. The Qosmio X500-Q930X has a 2GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM quad core processor. It can be overclocked up to 2.9GHz in TurboBoost mode. The laptop also features the NVIDIA

NEW HP PAVILION DV6T AND DV7T NOTEBOOKS UP FOR ORDER

The recently announced HP Pavilion consumer notebooks are now up for pre-order. The new Pavilion dv6t and dv7t Select Edition notebooks feature Intel's latest Sandy Bridge dual core and quad core processors and optional AMD Radeon HD 6000M series graphics. They also sport a refreshed case design.While the Pavilion dv6t has a 15.6 inch display, Pavilion dv7t has a larger 17.3 inch display. The

EEE PC 1015B AND 1215B LAPTOPS GET OFFICIAL

Asus has posted the official product pages for the Eee PC 1015B and 1215B mini-laptops. Both machines are equipped with AMD's new Fusion APUs. They are unlikely to ship in the US until April. As you can expect, the Eee PC 1015B has a 10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It runs Windows 7 Starter Edition. The netbook will be available with either a 1.2GHz AMD C-30 single core

LENOVO THINKPAD X220 REALLY GETS 20+ HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 is a 12.5 ultraportable notebook Lenovo recently introduced. Its claim to fame is its super endurance levels. Lenovo says that the notebook will get up to 24 hours of battery life when the standard battery is paired with an optional 9-cell slice battery. The folks at Laptop Magazine reviewed the notebook recently and managed to get over 20 hours of battery life from the

APPLE IPAD 2 NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

The Apple iPad 2 is now up for pre-order and the tablet will go on sale in retail stores later today. The WiFi only version with 16GB of storage is priced at $499.The iPad 2 is thinner and lighter than the original iPad. It is also faster, thanks to its dual core processor.The original iPad was introduced in April last year. It is the most successful tablet of all time. Word is that Apple sold

CLOSER LOOK AT THE LENOVO THINKPAD W520

Lenovo has launched a new mobile workstation notebook for designers and engineers. The Lenovo ThinkPad W520 features Intel's 2nd generation laptop processors including the dual core Core i5-2540M and i7-2620M, and quad-core i7-2720QM, i7-2820QM, and Extreme Edition i7-2920XM. Dual-core configurations support up to 8GB of DDR3 memory while the quad-core configurations support up to 16GB of RAM.

ASUS K73 MULTIMEDIA NOTEBOOK ANNOUNCED

Asus has launched a new multimedia notebook. The Asus K73 has a 17.3 inch display and Intel's latest Core series Sandy Bridge processors. The Asus K73 will be available in two models. While the K73SV has a discrete graphics option in the form of NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M, the K73E doesn't have discrete graphics. Instead, it relies on Intel's integrated GMA HD graphics. Both notebooks are available

LENOVO SKYLIGHT TABLET HITS FCC

Lenovo is selling a 10 inch Android tablet in China under the name LePad. It looks like this model will be called Lenovo Skylight slate in the US. The company has filed documents with FCC for an Android tablet called Lenovo Skylight. There are photos, test reports and a user manual. As per the documents submitted with FCC, the Lenovo Skylight will have a 10.1 inch HD display with a resolution of

INTEL LAUNCHES 2ND GENERATION CORE VPRO CPUs

Intel has released the 2nd generation Core vPro processors. Besides offering the same performance and features of the standard Core i series Sandy Bridge processors, the Intel vPro processors also offer enhanced security features. The new Core i5 and i7 vPro processors are designed for use in business notebooks and desktops. They feature advanced security features such as the Intel Anti-Theft

LENOVO AND INTEL LAUNCHES CLASSMATE+ PC FOR KIDS

Lenovo has teamed with Intel to bring out a new Classmate PC. The new Lenovo Classmate+ is essentially a rebranded version of Intel's Classmate PC. Like other models in the Classmate series, it is also based on Intel Learning Series reference design. The Lenovo Classmate+ has a 10.1 inch display. It is powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor and runs Windows 7. The netbook also has 1GB of

SONY VAIO S NOW AVAILABLE IN THE US

The Sony Vaio SB ultraportable notebook is now available for purchase in the US. The VAIO SB has a 13.3 inch display. It is already available in Europe. The 3.8 inch Sony Vaio SB is sold as VAIO S in the US. It is now available for pre-order from SonyStyle.com for a starting price of $970. The VAIO S is based on Intel's 2nd generation Core i series Sandy Bridge processors. It can be configured

LENOVO THINKPAD X220 AND X220T GET OFFICIAL

Lenovo has introduced two new laptops in the ThinkPad X series line. The new ThinkPad X220 and X220T convertible both have 12.5 inch displays. Specs are similar. The new ThinkPad X220 and X220T will be available with your choice of Intel Core i3, i5 or Core i7 processors. In other words, the laptops are much more powerful than typical ultraportables. Lenovo says that the ThinkPad X220 laptop will

CLOSER LOOK AT LENOVO THINKPAD T520 NOTEBOOK

Lenovo has revealed the specification details of its upcoming ThinkPad T520 notebook. The Lenovo ThinkPad T520 has a 15.6 inch display. It will be available with Intel's Core i5 or i7 dual core processors and integrated Intel HD or discrete NVIDIA Quadro NVS4200M graphics.The ThinkPad T520 supports up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, SSD / HDD and an Ultrabay which can be housed with an optical drive,

ACER ASPIRE ONE D255E WITH DUAL CORE ATOM N570 NOW SHIPPING IN THE US

The Acer Aspire One AOD255E has started shipping in the US. The Aspire One D255E is Acer's first netbook with the newest Intel Atom N570 processor. The 10 inch netbook is now available for purchase from Amazon. It has a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N570 processor which is slightly faster than the 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550. Other specifications include 1GB of DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard drive, integrated GMA

JOLICLOUD COMES TO DELL INSPIRON DUO CONVERTIBLE NETBOOK

The Dell Inspiron Duo is a convertible tablet style netbook with a dual core Intel Atom N550 processor. It has a 10.1 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The most interesting thing about the Inspiron Duo is its unique rotating display which doesn't rely on a swiveling mechanism.While the design impressed most people, reviewers weren't all that happy with

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 10.1 HITS FCC

Samsung is yet to announce a launch date or pricing details of its upcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1. Nonetheless, the tablet has hit FCC which is a good indication that it is nearing its launch in the us. Although FCC has published some documents related to the tablet, there is no user manual or internal photos of the tablet on the FCC website. However the wireless components found inside the tablet

HP PAVILION G6 PRICING REVEALED

HP has revealed the pricing and other details of the recently announced HP Pavilion g6 notebook. The Pavilion g6 is a budget-friendly consumer notebook. It will be available with Intel's 2nd generation Core i3 or i5 Sandy Bridge processors, as well as previous generation Core i series and Pentium processors. The laptop comes standard with Intel HD integrated graphics. If you need great graphics

ASUS EEE PC 1015B AND 1215B LAPTOPS TO SHIP IN APRIL

Asus introduced two new AMD Fusion based laptops at the ongoing CeBIT Trade show in Germany. The 10.1 inch Eee PC 1015B has a 1.2GHz AMD C-series C30 single core or a 1GHz C50 dual core processor and 1GB of RAM. The Eee PC 1215B has a 12.1 inch display. It is available with the C50 dual core Ontario or E-350 AMD Zacate processor and 2GB of RAM. Both models come standard with AMD Radeon integrated

BLACKBERRY PLAYBOOK UP FOR PRE-ORDER FOR $600

RIM is yet to announce the official release date or price for the company's upcoming PlayBook tablet. But now retailer Mobile City has started taking pre-orders for the tablet for $599.99. There are also reports that the tablet could go on sale on April 10th.By the way, Mobile City is the same site that started taking pre-orders for the LG G-Slate this week for $699.99.The $600 version of the

ELONEX LAUNCHES £99 Android tablet

A certain UK-based company called Elonex is all set to launch a dirt cheap Android tablet. The upcoming Elonex 760ET has a 1GHz processor, 4GB of storage and WiFi. It will sell for just 99 pounds or about 162 USD. The tablet also has a microSD card slot for expanding storage. Other specifications include accelerometer, speakers and an HDMI output port. The tablet runs Android 2.2 at the moment.

ACER ICONIA TAB W500 UP FOR PRE-ORDER IN GERMANY FOR 499 EUROS

The Acer Iconia Tab W500 Windows tablet is now up for pre-order in Germany for 499 Euros (about 692 USD). The Iconia Tab W500 has a 10 inch display. It is powered by a dual core AMD C-50 processor with AMD Radeon HD 6250 graphics.According to Amazon Germany's product page, the Iconia Tab W500 has 2GB of RAM, a 32GB SSD and a 1GHz dual core AMD Ontario processor. It runs Windows 7 Home Premium 32

GIGABYTE UNVEILS GN-TB100 ANDROID TABLET WITH TEGRA 2

Giabyte introduced a new Android tablet at CeBIT this week. The Gigabyte GN-TB100 has a 10.1 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It is powered by a dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. The tablet won't start shipping until July. Gigabyte will reportedly also refine the design a bit. The prototype on display at CeBIT had a large screen bezel which will

APPLE UNVEILS IPAD 2

Apple unveiled its second generation iPad at an event yesterday. The iPad 2 has a dual core processor called A5 which according to Apple is twice as fast as the A4 processor found inside the original iPad. Better still, it has a low power draw which means that it will get the same 10 hour life as the original. The iPad 2 will reportedly also offer much better graphics performance. It supports

WIFI ONLY MOTOROLA XOOM PRICED AT £450 IN THE UK?

The Motorola Xoom is unarguably one of the best Android tablets on the market. It is also the first to ship with Google Android 3.0 operating system. While the tablet has better hardware than the first generation Apple iPad, it also sports a high price tag which hasn't impressed many buyers. The 3G version with 32GB of storage runs $800 in the US. Motorola has announced plans to offer a WiFi only

ASUS UNVEILS EEE PC 1015B AND 1215B AMD FUSION LAPTOPS

Asus showed off two new Eee PCs at the CeBIT trade show yesterday: the Eee PC 1015B and 1215B. The Asus Eee PC 1015B is essentially an AMD-powered version of the Eee PC 1015. It can be configured with a 1.2GHz single core or 1GHz dual core AMD APU. Both configuration comes standard with the ATI Radeon HD 6250 graphics, 1GB of RAM (can be expanded to 2GB), 6-cell battery, a 250GB / 320GB hard

ASUS UNVEILS G74 GAMING LAPTOP

Asus has unveiled its first G74 series gaming laptop. The Asus G74SX 3D has a 17.3 inch 3D capable display with full HD resolution.It is powered by an Intel Core i7 2630QM quad-core Sandy Bridge processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M discrete graphics. The notebook supports up to 16GB of DDR3 memory via four SODIMM slots and has two hard drive bays. Asus says that the G74 scores 10,000+ points in

ASUS EEE PC 1015PN GETS ATOM N570 PROCESSOR

The Asus Eee PC 1015PN netbook has been updated with a dual core Atom N570 processor. The Eee PC 1015PN has been available with an Atom N550 dual core processor and NVIDIA ION graphics since last year. While the N550 has a clock speed of 1.5GHz, the N570 clocks at 1.66GHz. That means you should see some boost in performance. The rest of the specifications remain changed. The netbook still comes

ASUS EEE PAD TRANSFORMER TO SHIP WITH ANDROID HONEYCOMB

Asus showed off a version of the Eee Pad Transformer running Android 3.0 at CeBIT in Germany yesterday. When the company showed off the tablet at CES in January, it was running an earlier version of Android with a custom user interface.The tablet now features the Honeycomb web browser with support for tabs. There is also a new taskbar at the bottom of the screen, as well as new home screen

MSI WIND U270 WITH AMD ZACATE PROCESSOR GETS OFFICIAL

MSI has officially introduced its Wind U270 ultraportable notebook with AMD Zacate processor. The MSI Wind U270 has been doing the rounds since December 2010, but few details were available until now. Now that the company has released an official press release, we have the detailed specs. The MSI Wind U270 has a 12.1 inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. It is powered by a 1.6GHz

CLOSER LOOK AT THE HP ELITEBOOK 8560P

The HP EliteBook 8560p is a 15.6 inch rugged business notebook featuring Intel's 2nd generation Core Sandy Bridge processors.The EliteBook 8560p meets the MIL-STD 810G military-standards for drop, vibration, dust, humidity, altitude, and high temperature. It is available with processors ranging between the 2.1Ghz Intel Core i3-2310M and Intel Core i7-2820QM. The graphics option is AMD Radeon HD

ARCHOS INTRODUCES BUDGET-FRIENDLY ARNOVA 8 AND 10 TABLETS

Archos has introduced two new budget tablets: the Archos Arnova 8 and the Archos Arnova 10. Neither is a power machine. They are, in fact, designed to be cheap tablets with decent capabilities. You can, for example, use them for surfing the web, watching videos or reading ebooks. The Archos Arnova 10 currently has a 600MHz processor and a resistive touchscreen display. Archos will reportedly

FUJITSU STYLISTIC Q550 WINDOWS TABLET TO SHIP FOR UNDER $800 THIS SPRING

Fujitsu has revealed the pricing details of its upcoming Stylistic Q550 Windows 7 tablet. The Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 has a 10.1 inch IPS display with wide viewing angles. It is powered by an Intel Oak Trail Atom processor. The tablet will run Windows 7 Professional. Fujitsu is expected to start shipping the Stylistic Q550 this spring. It will have a starting price of less than $800. Not cheap, if

MOTOROLA XOOM NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM VERIZON, NO CONTRACT REQUIRED TO UNLOCK WIFI

The Motorola Xoom Android tablet is now available for purchase from Verizon Wireless. Best Buy has been selling the tablet to pre-order customers since February 24th. Verizon is also charging $799 for a contract-free tablet.If you sign up for a 2 year data plan you will be able to pick it up for $599. Meanwhile, Verizon has confirmed that customers who are willing to buy the tablet at full prize

MSI WINDPAD 110W WITH AMD ONTARIO CHIP COMING

MSI has been showing off Windows based tablets for a while. While none of these machines are available in the market yet, one of them - the WindPad 100W - is now up for pre-order from Excaliber PC. It has an Intel Atom Z530 processor and Windows 7 operating system. It is priced at $649. Now it looks like the WindPad 100W has a sibling called the WindPad 110W. This model will have an AMD Fusion

WIFI ONLY HTC FLYER UP FOR PRE-ORDER IN GERMANY

The WiFi only version of the HTC Flyer Android tablet is now up for pre-order in Germany. The Flyer is powered by a 1.5GHz single core processor. It has a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. The tablet also supports a pressure-sensitive stylus.The 3G-enabled model of the tablet went up for pre-order at Amazon Germany last week for 669 Euros. Now German

CLOSER LOOK AT THE FUJITSU STYLISTIC Q550 WINDOWS TABLET

Fujitsu showed off a Windows 7 tablet with an Intel Oak Trail processor and a 10.1 inch display at CES in January. However, Fujitsu didn't reveal a lot of details back then. Now it looks like the tablet is ready for prime time. Fujitsu will reportedly show off the tablet at the CeBIT trade show in Germany in March. The Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 is aimed at business users, rather than consumers. It

DELL UPDATES XPS 15 AND XPS 17 NOTEBOOKS WITH SANDY BRIDGE PROCESSORS

Dell has updated its XPS 15 and XPS 17 multimedia notebooks with Intel's latest 2nd generation Core i series Sandy Bridge processors and new NVIDIA GeForce 500M discrete graphics. The XPS 17 is also available with an optional 3D capable display. The 15.6 inch XPS 15 L502x and the 17.3 inch XPS 17 L702x also support the NVIDIA Optimus automatic graphics switching technology. Select models also

SONY LAUNCHES VAIO CA10 AND CB10 NOTEBOOKS

Sony has officially introduced the C series Sony Vaio CA10 and CB10 notebooks. The 14 inch Sony Vaio CA10 and the 15.5 inch Vaio CB10 notebooks feature Intel's second generation Core i5 processors. Select models have the AMD Radeon HD 6630 hybrid graphics, support for Intel's Wireless Display 2.0 technology and Blu-ray drives. The Sony Vaio C series will be available in Neon orange, Neon green,

ACER ASPIRE AS7741Z-4633 OVERVIEW

The Acer Aspire AS7741Z-4633 is budget-friendly 17.3-inch multimedia notebook. One of the best selling laptops at Walmart, it is now available for just $498.The Aspire AS7741Z-4633 has an Intel Pentium P6100 dual core processor clocking at 2GHz. Other specifications include a 320GB hard drive, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, Intel HD integrated graphics, DVD burner and a 6-cell battery that will reportedly get

HANVON HPAD A112 ANDROID TABLET COMING

Hanvon is all set to introduce yet another Android tablet at the CeBit trade show scheduled to be held in Germany next month. The Hanvon HPad A112 has a 7 inch display with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. It will be powered by a 720MHz ARM11 processor and run Android 2.2. Sure, the tablet doesn't have a powerful processor. But like the Hanvon HPad A116 the company introduced at CES in January,

11.6 INCH SONY VAIO YA WITH INTEL CPU HITS EUROPE

The Sony Vaio YB which is currently available in the US for $550 is an 11.6 inch laptop based on AMD's E-350 Zacate processor. It has an attractive design and delivers decent performance. And now a variation of this laptop has been spotted in Italy. In terms of looks, the Vaio YA is virtually identical to the YB, but it is powered by an Intel processor. Precisely, the Sony Vaio YA is available

15.6 INCH GATEWAY NV51B08U WITH AMD ONTARIO NOW AVAILABLE

The Gateway NV51B08u is the company's first laptop with an AMD Fusion APU. It is now available for purchase from Best Buy.The retailer is selling the 15.6 inch NV51B08u for $349.99. The laptop has a single core 1GHz AMD C-50 Ontario processor with ATI Radeon HD 6250 graphics, a 320GB hard drive, a built-in DVD burner and 3GB of RAM. The C-50 Ontario processor isn't as powerful as the dual core

MOTOROLA XOOM NOW UP FOR PRE-ORDER FOR $800

Best Buy has started taking pre-orders for the upcoming Motorola Xoom Android tablet. The tablet will be available in stores on February 24th. The model that is currently up for pre-order is 3G-enabled and has a price tag of $799.99. Motorola has also confirmed that there will be a WiFi only version of Xoom, however, there is no word on the availability of that model.Meanwhile Best Buy isn't the

ASUS INTRODUCES EEE PC 1011PX WITH ATOM N455

Asus has introduced a new Eee PC. The Asus Eee PC 1011PX is essentially an updated version of the 1001PX which is one of the cheapest and most popular Eee PCs available at the moment. Asus is expected to officially introduce the netbook at the CeBIT trade show in March. The Eee PC 1011PX is expected to be sold as Eee PC R011PX in some countries. It has a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor (the

DELL INSPIRON DUO CONVERTIBLE TABLET NOW SELLING FOR $399

Microsoft Store is now selling the Dell Inspiron Duo convertible tablet style netbook for just $399. The computer has been available for a while, but at launch it sported a $549 price tag. Unlike typical convertibles which would let you rotate the display down over the keyboard, the Inspiron Duo has a display that rotates inside the lid. When the display faces inward, you can use the machine like

LENOVO LEPAD ANDROID TABLET COULD SHIP AROUND THE WORLD IN MAY

Lenovo says that its 10 inch Android tablet called LePad will be available around the world in the first half of this year itself. The tablet will hit China in late March. In May it is expected to be available everywhere else. The Lenovo LePad is powered by a 1.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It has a 10.1 inch multitouch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It runs Android,

MOTOROLA SAYS XOOM WILL GET FREE UPGRADE TO 4G, JUSTIFIES HIGH PRICE TAG

The Motorola Xoom is one of the most anticipated tablets of the year. The device hasn’t hit the market yet, but pricing details are already available. A WiFi-only version will run $600, whereas a 3G-enabled model is priced at whooping $800. That’s the unsubsidized price. The carriers may offer subsidies which could reduce the cost.Motorola has justified the high price tag by saying that the 3G

TOSHIBA LAUNCHES SATELLITE R830, R840 AND R850

Toshiba has launched the Satellite R800 series laptops. The Toshiba R800 series will initially include the 13.3-inch R830, 14-inch R840, and 15.6-inch R850.The new Satellite notebooks have Intel's latest full performance CPUs, USB 3.0 ports and built-in optical drives. They sport a slim chassis and new cooling technology. While the R830 has a magnesium alloy chassis, the R840 and R850 sport new

HTC FLYER TABLET UP FOR PRE-ORDER AT AMAZON GERMANY

Amazon Germany has uploaded a product page for the HTC Flyer tablet which HTC unveiled at the Mobile World Congress yesterday. The 7 inch Android tablet is now up for pre-order for a whooping 669 Euros (about $905 US). Of course, this price could change because the listing seems to be a placeholder.The Amazon page also states that the tablet will ship with Android 2.4 with a custom version of the

SAMSUNG TO LAUNCH 11.6 INCH 9 SERIES NOTEBOOK

Samsung introduced several interesting tablets and laptops at CES in January. Of these, the Samsung Sliding Series tablets and the 9 series notebooks grabbed a lot of headlines, thanks to their unique form factor.The new Samsung 9 series notebooks weigh 2.9 pounds and measure less than 0.7 inches in thickness. The models that were on display at CES had a 13.3 inch display and a starting price of

VIEWSONIC UNVEILS VIEWPAD 10PRO THAT CAN DUAL BOOT WINDOWS AND ANDROID

The ViewSonic ViewPad 10pro which the company has been showing off at the Mobile World Congress will come in two versions. One version runs Windows. The other runs both Windows 7 and Google Android 2.2.The tablet has a 10.1 inch capacitive multitouch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It is powered by an Intel Oak Trail processor and can be configured with up to 2GB of RAM and up to

MALATA INTRODUCES THREE NEW ANDROID TABLETS WITH HD DISPLAYS

Chinese PC Maker Malata isn't a new player in the tablet space. The company has been showing off NVIDIA Tegra 2 based Android tablets for over six months now. The models that Malata introduced at the Mobile World Congress are better than their predecessors. In addition to the Tegra 2 processor, they also have high resolution displays. The Malata SMB-B1004 and B1005 both have 10 inch displays with

LG OPTIMUS PAD 3D ANDROID TABLET OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

LG officially launched its Optimus Pad (G-Slate in the US) 3D Android tablet at the Mobile World Congress yesterday. We have already heard that the tablet runs Android 3.0 operating system and has a dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. It also has a stereoscopic camera that can record 3D videos. And now we have the rest of the details. The Optimus Pad has an 8.9 inch capacitive touchscreen display

ACER INTRODUCES 2 aNDROID AND 1 WINDOWS TABLET AT MWC

At the ongoing Mobile World Congress, Acer has three tablets on display. Two of these machines - the Acer Iconia Tab A500 which was on display at CES as well and the 7 inch Iconia Tab A100 - run Google Android. There is also a 10 inch Windows tablet called the Iconia Tab W500. The Android models have a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core processor. While the 7 inch A100 has 512MB of RAM and 8GB of

ACER ASPIRE ONE D257 SPOTTED IN THE WILD

A new 10 inch netbook bearing the Acer Aspire brand name has been spotted. The company isn't providing a lot of details, but the Aspire One D257 seems to be one of the thinnest netbooks around. It measures less than one inch in thickness.Like the last few models in the Aspire One series, the D257 can also dual boot Google Android and Windows 7 Starter OS. But note that the dual boot versions are

MOTOROLA XOOM TO RUN $1200?

Best Buy has uploaded a product listing for the upcoming Motorola Xoom Android tablet. The device will be up for pre-order on Thursday. Now here is the downer. The Best Buy page says that the tablet will run a whooping $1199.99. Previous rumors had suggested that it would be available for $800. It is possible that the new listing is a mistake or maybe that is exactly what the tablet will cost.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB II PICTURES AND SPECS LEAK

Official pictures and specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Tab II have leaked ahead of the tablet's official launch at the Mobile World Congress this evening.As we have already heard, the Galaxy Tab II has a 10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It runs Android 3.0 aka Honeycomb operating system. This is the version of Android specifically optimized for tablets. Interestingly,

LENOVO THINKPAD X120E TO START SHIPPING IN MARCH

The Lenovo ThinkPad X120e is an ultraportable business notebook. It has an 11.6 inch display, an AMD Zacate processor and Radeon HD graphics. CNET reports that the notebook will go on sale in the US on March 8. Earlier reports had suggested that it would start shipping as early as next week.The ThinkPad X120e will not be available in all parts of the world. Lenovo does not plan to launch the

HP LAUNCHES NEW PAVILION AND G SERIES NOTEBOOKS

HP has refreshed and redesigned its Pavilion and G series consumer oriented notebooks. The 15.6 inch Pavilion dv6t and the 17.3 inch Pavilion dv7t both have 2nd generation Intel Core series processors and optional AMD Radeon 6000M series graphics. While the dv6t is available with up to 1TB of storage, the dv7t has up to 2TB of storage. Both notebooks feature a 'dark umber' metal finishing, Beats

DELL REVEALS 2011 BUSINESS LAPTOP LINEUP

Dell has announced its 2011 lineup of business computers and these include tablets, laptops and mobile workstations.The refreshed Dell Latitude line now includes the budget-friendly Latitude E5420 and E5520 notebooks and the rugged Latitude E6520, E6420, E6320, E6220 and E6420 ATG laptops. All the models in the Latitude E6000 series feature MIL-STD tested Tri-Metal cases and durable displays.

SONY VAIO YB WITH AMD ZACATE PROCESSOR REVIEWED

The new Sony Vaio YB is an ultraportable notebook with an 11.6 inch display. It is not as expensive as the Vaio P or Vaio X notebooks. But while the Vaio P and Vaio X are powered by low power Intel Atom processors, the Vaio YB is different. It has an AMD E-350 dual core Zacate processor with Radeon HD 6310 graphics. And at $599, it is also reasonably priced (for a Sony laptop anyway). Still, the

ADOBE FLASH PLAYER 10.2 NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD, ADDS SUPPORT FOR AMD FUSION DISPLAY

The Flash Player 10.2 for Windows, Mac and Linux is now available for download. The new version offers better hardware acceleration and support for full-screen video on computers with multiple monitors. What this means that you will be able to watch full-screen video on one monitor while running other apps on another. Earlier versions of Flash Player didn't support this feature. Of course, you

DELL DISCONTINUES ITS ADAMO ULTRATHIN NOTEBOOK LINE

The Dell Adamo ultrathin notebook was introduced in 2009. Back then it was viewed as Dell's answer to Apple's MacBook Air. Both were ultrathin notebooks with 13 inch displays. And much like the Macbook Air, the Adamo had a ridiculously high price tag. It started at around $2000. Over the years, Dell revised its pricing several times. The notebook also got thinner. And now word is that Dell is

HP UNVEILS ITS WEBOS TABLET CALLED TOUCHPAD

HP has officially introduced its first webOS tablet. The device is called HP TouchPad. The HP TouchPad has a 9.7 inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. It weighs 1.6 pounds. The tablet is due out this summer. At launch it will be WiFi only. 3G and 4G versions will eventually hit the market. The HP Touchpad has a 1.3 megapixel camera, stereo speakers, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1,

PIONEER INTRODUCED DREAMBOOK EPAD F10 TABLET COMPUTER

Australian computer maker Pioneer has introduced a new 10 inch Windows tablet. The Dreambook ePad F10 has a 1.5 GHz Intel Atom Z670 Oak Trail processor, integrated graphics and a 10.1 inch multitouch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Other specifications include up to 2GB of RAM, 16GB to 128GB of SSD, WiFi and optional 3G. The tablet also supports Intel's WiDi wireless display

DELL TO LAUNCH 10 INCH WINDOWS AND ANDROID TABLETS LATER THIS YEAR

At a press event held today Dell announced plans to launch a couple of 10 inch tablets. One of these machines will be Windows based while the other will run Android operating system. Few details are available at the moment. The Windows tablet will reportedly be aimed at enterprise customers. Even fewer details are available about the Android tablet at the moment. It too is expected to have a 10

SONY VAIO YB ULTRAPORTABLE WITH AMD ZACATE PROCESSOR NOW AVAILABLE IN THE US

The Sony Vaio YB ultraportable laptop has been available in Japan for a few weeks. It has now made its debut in the US. The Sony Vaio YB has an 11.6 inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Its claim to fame is the dual core 1.6GHz AMD Zacate E-350 processor and Radeon 6310 graphics. The laptop is now up for pre-order at Sony Style for $599.99. That model has 4GB of RAM and a 500GB

MOTOROLA XOOM TO COST $800, MAY LAUNCH ON FEBRUARY 24TH

The Motorola Xoom will probably be the first Android tablet to launch with Android 3.0 aka Honeycomb operating system. Honeycomb is the version of Android specifically designed for tablets. The device has been getting a lot of attention ever since Motorola announced it. While Motorola is yet to officially announce the pricing and launch details of the tablet, word is that it will launch at Best

SAMSUNG LAUNCHES NF208 NETBOOK WITH NO OS

The Samsung NF208 looks exactly like the recently introduced Samsung NF210. Under the hood, however, the netbooks are somewhat different. The NF208 has a dual core Intel Atom N550 processor and ships without an operating system. Laptops usually ship with an operating sytem pre-installed. It is not clear what Samsung is trying to prove by shipping a netbook with no OS. On the bright side, it lets

ELOCITY A10 ANDROID TABLET TO BE UP FOR PRE-ORDER FROM FEBRUARY 15TH

Online retailers such as Amazon, TigerDirect and J&R will start taking pre-orders for the eLocity A10 Android tablet starting on February 15th. The eLocity A10 has a 10.1 inch HD display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. It is powered by a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core processor. The tablet has 512MB of RAM, an HDMI output port, a microSD card slot, a USB 2.0 host port, 3-axis accelerometer

THE LG G-SLATE TO GO INTERNATIONAL AS LG OPTIMUS PAD

LG is expected to show off its G-Slate Android tablet at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month. In the US, the LG G-Slate will be available on T-Mobile's HSPA+ network in March. Meanwhile,LG has announced that the tablet will be available internationally. The international version will be called LG Optimus Pad. It will have the same features as the T-Mobile LG G-Slate.The LG

SAMSUNG NC110 NETBOOK NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

The Samsung NC110 is now up for pre-order at J&R. The NC110 was one of the three 10 inch netbooks Samsung introduced at CES in January. It has a chiclet style keyboard and wide touchpad. Unlike previous netbooks from Samsung this model also has a wavy design on the sides.When Samsung introduced the netbook at CES it was heard that it would be available with the dual core Atom N570 processor. The

ATRIX 4G WILL COST $500 WITH THE LAPTOP DOCK

In a previous post we had mentioned why the Motorola Atrix 4G deserves a mention on this blog: it comes with an optional laptop docking station which effectively turns the phone into a laptop. AT&T will start taking pre-orders for the Atrix 4G on February 13th. The smartphone alone will run $200 with a 2-year service contract. But if you also plan to purchase the Webtop laptop docking station,

TOSHIBA RECALLS SELECT MODELS OF SANDY BRIDGE BASED LAPTOPS

Toshiba has recalled select laptops based on Intel's 2nd generation Sandy Bridge core series processors. The recall was issued after it was discovered that the included Intel 6 series 'Cougar Point' chipsets were faulty.The affected notebooks include select models of Satellite A660 / A665, L655 and M645 series models. The Satellite E305-S1990 and select models of the Toshiba Portege R835 laptops,

ASUS EEE SLATE EP121 WINDOWS TABLET NOW SHIPPING

The Asus Eee Slate EP121 is the first of the four tablets Asus introduced this year to go on sale. It has a 12.1 inch display and runs Windows 7. The Eee Slate EP121 has been up for pre-order at Amazon since January 5th. Now the retailer has the tablet in stock.The Eee Slate EP121 has a capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It comes with a stylus for precise input

DELL STREAK 7 ANDROID TABLET NOW SHIPPING

The Dell Streak 7 Android tablet has gone on sale. The 4G capable tablet can be purchased from T-Mobile for $199.99 with a 2 year mobile broadband service contract. Or you can pick up one from Dell. The SIM-free model runs $449.99.The Dell Streak 7 has a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen Gorilla Glass display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. It is powered by a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. The

LG G SLATE COMING THIS SPRING, CAN SHOOT 3D VIDEOS

T-Mobile has released detailed specifications of the upcoming LG G-Slate Android tablet. The LG G-Slate was announced at CES. The tablet has a 1GHz dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, 32GB of built-in storage, a gyroscope and an accelerometer. Most importantly, it has two cameras on the back side. One of these can be used to shoot 1080p HD video in 3D.To view the recorded 3D clips on the tablet's

AMD SHOWS OFF 5W C-50 FUSION APU FOR TABLETS

The low power AMD C-50 Fusion APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) is designed for netbooks and ultraportable laptops. It is a dual core processor with a total power draw of 9W. In power efficiency it is comparable to the dual core Atom N550 processor. Better still, this processor comes bundled with the high performance ATI Radeon HD graphics. In other words, the AMD C-50 will get more or less the

ASUS EEE NOTE EA800 TO SHIP IN EUROPE IN FEBRUARY

The Asus Eee Note EA800 will start shipping in Europe in February for 259 Euros (about $355US). The EA800 is essentially a digital note taking device which can also be used as an eBook reader. The tablet has a grayscale display which supports 64 shades of gray. It comes with a stylus for pressure-sensitive note-taking. There is also a Wacom active digitizer for handwriting recognition. Other

DELL STREAK 7 ANDROID TABLET REVIEWED

The Dell Streak 7 Android tablet will be available from T-Mobile for $199.99 after rebate on a 2 year service contract. It will start shipping on February 2nd. The SIM free version will run $450. The Streak 7 has a 7 inch Gorilla Glass display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. It is powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. The tablet is 4G enabled and will connect to T-Mobile's HSPA+4G network

CLOSER LOOK AT THE ENSPERT E201 ANDROID TABLET

Dynamism will start taking pre-orders for the Enspert E201 Android tablet on February 1st. Shipping will reportedly start a few weeks later. The Enspert E301 is an interesting tablet PC. It possesses excellent build quality and has a 7 inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. However, the version that Dynamism is going to sell will have a 7 inch, 800 x 480 pixels display instead.

TOSHIBA SATELLITE C650D-BT2N15 WITH AMD FUSION APU GOES ON SALE IN THE US

The Toshiba Satellite C650D with AMD's latest Fusion APU technology has gone on sale in the US. The Satellite C650D-BT2N15 is Toshiba's first laptop based on the Fusion platform.The configurable C650D-BT2N15 has a 15.6 inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. It is available with your choice of a single core 1.5GHz AMD E-240 or a 1.6GHz dual core AMD E-350 processor. Both processors

CLOVER SYSTEM LAUNCHES SUNBOOK NETBOOK WITH PIXEL QI DISPLAY

Clover Systems has launched a new 10 inch netbook. The Clover SunBook, by the way, is the first 10 inch netbook to ship with a Pixel Qi transflective display. The Pixel Qi display can be used in two modes. In the full color mode, it can be used for watching films or pictures. Turn the backlight off and the display will become readable in direct sunlight. In this mode it is more like an E ink

CLOSER LOOK AT GIGABYTE'S S1080 WINDOWS TABLET

Gigabyte unveiled a new 10 inch Windows tablet at CES 2011. The Gigabyte S1080 has a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N570 dual core processor, 1GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive. The 10.1 inch capacitive multitouch display has a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. The tablet runs Windows 7 Home Premium and has a VGA ouput port, an Ethernet jack and a USB 3.0 port. Unlike Android which is very touch friendly,

UPDATED NETBOOK NAVIGATOR NAV9 TABLET NOW AVAILABLE

Netbook Navigator has launched an updated version of its Nav9 Windows tablet. The new model has the same 8.9 inch, 1024 x 600 pixels display as its predecessor. It also has the same 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor. There are a few additional features too.The old Nav had a multitouch resistive touchscreen display. The new model also has a resistive panel but it is a low-pressure display designed

MSI ANNOUNCES CR650 LAPTOP WITH AMD FUSION APU

MSI has made another addition to its Classic Series - the MSI CR650. The CR650 is also the company's first notebook with AMD's Fusion processor. The MSI CR650 has a 15.6 inch display. It is powered by AMD's E-350 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) which comes bundled with the Radeon HD 6310 graphics and UVD 3 HD video recorder. Other specifications include DDR3 RAM, up to 500GB of storage, a DVD

MSI WINDPAD 100W NOW AVAILABLE IN THE US FOR $710

MSI is yet to officially launch its Windpad 100W tablet in the US. Nevertheless, the machine is now available for purchase from Simply Electronics. The retailer sources its products from different parts of the world and very often offers products which aren't otherwise available in the US. Unfortunately that means you will end up paying a premium. The WindPad 100W, for instance, is selling for

ACER ASPIRE ONE 522 WITH AMD ZACATE PROCESSOR NOW SHIPPING IN THE US

The Acer Aspire One 522 has started shipping in the US. It is now available for purchase from Amazon for $330. The Aspire One 522 has a dual core AMD C-50 Zacate processor and AMD Radeon HD 6250 graphics. It can handle 1080p HD video and modest gaming. Other specifications include 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive and WiFi 802.11b/g/n. The 10.1 inch display has a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. It

DELL STREAK 7 COULD COST $299.99 WITH 2 YEAR CONTRACT, LG G-SLATE COMING IN MARCH

The rumors that the Dell Streak 7 Android tablet will launch on T-Mobile's network have been doing the rounds for a while. And now sources have unearthed pricing information too. It looks like the tablet will set you back $299.99 after rebate. That is when you sign up for a 2 year service contract. The Dell Streak 7 is a 7 inch Android tablet. It has many features of the Dell Streak 5 inch tablet

NOTION INK ADAM TABLET FIRST IMPRESSIONS

The Notion Ink Adam tablet has finally reached the hands of its owners and user reviews are pouring in. The Adam has a dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and an optional Pixel Qi transflective display. It runs a custom user interface called Eden on top of Android. The tablet can handle HD video. It also supports 3D graphics acceleration. Over all, it seems to be a great tablet, but some users

MOTOROLA ATRIX 4G NOTEBOOK DOCK COULD RUN $150

This blog isn't about smartphones, still the Motorola Atrix 4G deserves a mention here. The Atrix 4G is a 4G capable smartphone with a dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. But what makes this machine special is the optional laptop accessory which Motorola calls a Webtop. The Webtop is basically an 11.6 inch laptop. It is powered entirely by the smartphone. When you stick the Atrix 4G in a docking

HP WEBOS TABLET SPECS LEAKED

The folks at PreCentral have managed to get their hands on a spec sheet and some photos of a 9.7 inch HP webOS tablet code-named 'Topaz'. HP is expected to officially announce one or two webOS tablets at an event on February 9th. But it looks like we don't have to wait that longer to get details. The Topaz is rumored to have a 1.2GHz dual core Qualcomm MSM8660 processor, 512MB of RAM and 16GB to

MOTOROLA XOOM TO LAUNCH AT BEST BUY ON FEBRUARY 17

Best Buy will start selling the Motorola Zoom Android tablet on February 17th. Stock will reach the retailer on February 16th and sales will begin the next day. While there is no official word yet, it is rumored that Best Buy will charge $699.99 for the tablet. That is $100 less than Verizon's rumored price. The Motorola Xoom is a 10.1 inch Android tablet. It runs Android Honeycomb and is

ACER ASPIRE ONE 522 WITH AMD ZACATE PROCESSOR UP FOR PRE-ORDER AT AMAZON

The Acer Aspire One 522 with AMD's new Fusion Ontario processor is now up for pre-order at Amazon.com for $330. For that price you will get a 1GHz C-50 AMD Ontario processor, Radeon HD 6250 graphics, 1GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive.The AMD Ontario processors are for use in netbooks. None of the netbooks currently shipping has this APU, but in benchmark tests it has delivered significantly

TOSHIBA POSTS TEASER VIDEO FOR ITS TABLET

Toshiba showcased a tablet at CES 2011 and said that it would run Android Honeycomb operating system. The company hadn't decided on a name for its tablet and the machine on display was an early prototype. Toshiba still doesn't have a name for its tablet, but it has posted a teaser video at TheToshibaTablet.com. The video shows the tablet as having a 10.1 inch display with a native resolution of

REFURBISHED DELL INSPIRON MINI NOW SELLING FOR $220

New Egg is now selling refurbished Dell Inspiron Mini IM1012 netbooks for as little as $219.99 plus free shipping. The Dell Inspiron Mini has a 10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It is powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor. The netbook also has 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive and a 6-cell battery. It runs Windows 7 Starter Edition. Sure, the Inspiron Mini isn't the

AMD SAYS MORE THAN 1 MILLION FUSION CHIPS SHIPPED

AMD says the company has shipped over a million of its Fusion APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) to partners such as Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Sony, Lenovo, MSI, Samsung and Toshiba. The AMD Fusion line of processors were introduced late last year. These are low power Brazos chips that have integrated CPU and graphics cores in the same piece of silicon.A number of PC makers have already announced

BMODO12 WINDOWS TABLET REVIEWED

The bModo12 is a Windows tablet with an 11.6 inch display. It has an Intel Atom N450 processor and a Broadcom Crystal HD video accelerator. Other specifications are pretty standard. The tablet has 32GB SSD, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS and an accelerometer. In terms of looks the bModo12 isn't all that different from the ExoPC Windows tablet. Both machines are probably based on the same design

TOSHIBA NB550D NOW SHIPPING IN EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA

The Toshiba NB550D with AMD's Ontario processor is not yet available in the US. However, the netbook has started shipping in many parts of Europe and Australia.The Toshiba NB550D has a 1GHz dual core AMD C-50 Ontario processor. The Ontario processors are highly power efficient. They consume just 9W of power. And because they come bundled with the Radeon HD 6250 graphics they will deliver

HP PALM TOPAZ AND OPAL TABLETS LEAK

If Engadget's sources are correct, HP will soon launch two webOS-based tablets. The HP Palm Topaz and Opal tablets will reportedly support multitasking so that users can run up to 20 apps simultaneously. What's more, the tablets will also have access to 'tens of gigabytes' of cloud storage space.The Topaz will be nearly identical to the iPad in size. The Opal will have a shorter display, but it

INTEL TO LAUNCH ATOM N570 PROCESSOR IN FEBRUARY

Intel will reportedly launch its Atom N570 processor at the end of February. According to sources major PC makers like Lenovo, Asus and Samsung will all introduce netbooks with the new processor in March.The Atom N570 is a dual core Atom processor for netbooks. None of the netbooks currently shipping feature this processor.However, Lenovo has announced that the N570 will be one of the processor

ASUS UNVEILS EEE PC SIROCCO AKA EEE PC 1015PW

A few days ago Asus launched a teaser campaign for a netbook called the Eee PC Sirocco. The teaser had the tag line 'making waves' which kind of gave the impression that Asus would be launching an innovative product that would make waves in the industry. But now it looks like Asus was just talking about a wavy textured paint job on the lid.Regarding specs, there is nothing particularly impressive

MEET NET SURFER PRO: THE 10 INCH ANDROID NETBOOK FOR THE UK

UK retailer Next has introduced a 10 inch laptop running Google Android. The netbook called the Next Surfer Pro has a 1GHz processor, 256MB of RAM and 16GB of storage. It runs Android 2.1 and also has WiFi, a flash card reader and 2 USB ports. Next hasn't revealed the detailed specs of the device, but a Japanese website says that the netbook has an ARM11-based processor. In terms of looks, the

LENOVO THINKPAD T420 AND T520 LAPTOPS COMING IN FEBRUARY

According to leaked info, the Lenovo ThinkPad T420 and T520 business laptops with Intel's 2nd generation Core i series 'Sandy Bridge' processors will start shipping in February. The ThinkPad T420 has a 14 inch display. It will be available with screen resolution options of up to 1600 x 900 pixels. The T520 has a 15.6 inch display that goes up to full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels. Both laptops have 16:9

ASUS EEE SLATE EP121 FIRST IMPRESSIONS

The Asus Eee Slate EP121 is a Windows tablet with a 12 inch capacitive touchscreen display. It was introduced at CES and now the folks at Blogeee have posted a short review of the tablet. The Eee Slate EP121 is different from most other tablets that are going to flood the market in the coming months. For one thing, it has a larger 12 inch display. Most tablets have 7 to 10 inch displays. It also

APPLE SELLS NEARLY 15 MILLION IPADS IN 2010

In the quarter ending December 25th Apple sold 7.33 million iPads. But that is not the number of iPads sold during the whole number... that's just the numbers for the fiscal quarter. During the previous quarter the company sold 4.19 million iPads. The quarter before that saw 3.27 million iPads reaching the hands of its owners. That means Apple sold nearly 15 million iPads since launching the

T-MOBILE TO LAUNCH THE DELL STREAK 7 ON FEBRUARY 2ND?

T-Mobile will launch the 4G capable LG G-Slate later this year, but that is unlikely to be the first 4G tablet from the carrier. According to some leaked documents T-Mobile will launch the Dell Streak 7 on February 2nd. The Dell Streak 7 is a larger version of the Dell Streak 5 inch tablet already available on the market. It runs the Dell Stage software on top of Android 2.2. The Dell Streak 7

T-MOBILE G-SLATE SIGN UP PAGE GOES LIVE

The T-Mobile G-Slate sign-up page has gone live. We first heard about the G-Slate tablet last month when T-Mobile sought trademark over the name. And then at CES the carrier announced its plans to release the tablet built by LG.The LG T-Mobile G-Slate is not yet available for purchase, but the sign up page does have some interesting details. To start with, the G-Slate will run Android 3.0 aka

EVOLVE III MAESTRO TABLET TRIPLE-BOOTS ANDROID, MEEGO AND WINDOWS 7

An unknown Australian company called Evolve III has launched a 10 inch tablet that triple-boots Android, MeeGo and Windows 7. A few tablets on the market already dual boots Android and Windows 7. But this is the first time we have come across a machine that can run three operating systems. The Evolve III Maestro tablet has a 1.83GHz Intel Atom N475 processor right now. It will get upgraded to an

DELL ALIENWARE M17X R3 GAMING NOTEBOOK NOW AVAILABLE

The Dell Alienware M17x R3, the third version of the M17x, has started shipping. The Alienware M17x R3 is a 17.3 inch gaming laptop. It has the 2nd generation Intel Core processors - the Core i7 2820QM, i7 2720QM, or i7 2630QM, the 1.5GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M or the 1GB AMD Radeon HD 6870M video card, optional full HD and 3D-capable full HD display. Other specifications include up to 16GB of

ASUS N53SV-A1 MULTIMEDIA NOTEBOOK NOW SHIPPING

The 15.6 inch Asus N53SV-A1 multimedia notebook has started shipping in the US. The N53SV-A1 is the first notebook in the Asus N series to sport Intel's 2nd generation Core 'Sandy Bridge' processors. Precisely, the notebook has an Intel Core i7-2630QM qaud-core processor, GeForce GT 540M 1GB discrete graphics, 4GB of RAM, a 750GB hard drive, DVD burner and a silver aluminum finish. The 15.6 inch

SONY NOW OFFERS CONFIGURABLE VAIO S LAPTOPS

The 13.3 inch Sony VAIO S is now up for configuration at Sony's official website. The laptop was previously a Best Buy exclusive. The Sony Vaio S has the first generation Intel Core processors up to the Core i5-580M, Intel GMA HD integrated graphics or the NVIDIA GeForce 310M discrete graphics, up to 4GB of RAM, up to 500GB hard drive or a 256GB Solid State Drive, a DVD / Blu-ray combo drive or a

ASUS G73SW-A1 GAMING LAPTOP NOW SHIPPING, 3D VERSION COMING SOON

Excaliber PC has started shipping the Asus G73SW-A1 gaming notebook with Intel's new quad-core processor. The 3D version of the same laptop - the G73SW-3DE is now up for pre-order.Both G73SW-A1 and G73SW-3DE have the Intel Core i7-2630QM processor, GeForce GTX 460M 1.5GB discrete graphics, 8GB of RAM, dual 500GB hybrid HDD/SSD drives for 1TB of storage and Blu-ray combo drive. The laptops have

LENOVO IDEAPAD Y560P ENTERTAINMENT LAPTOP NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

The 15.6 inch Lenovo IdeaPad Y560p entertainment laptop has started shipping in the US.The IdeaPad Y560p is powered by Intel's second generation Core 'Sandy Bride' processors. Two models are available right now - the Y560p 439726U and Y560p 439727U.Both of them have Intel Core i7-2630QM quad-core processor, AMD Radeon HD 6570M graphics with 1GB of video RAM, 8GB of RAM, and a 6-cell battery that

CLOSER LOOK AT THE SONY VAIO YB-SERIES NOTEBOOK

Sony, it looks like, is keen on getting its share of the netbook market. The company did release a few netbooks over the past year or so, but none of them were netbooks in the strict sense of the term. All of these machines had ridiculously price tags that never matched their specs. But now Sony has released a somewhat budget-friendly mini laptop under the Sony YB-series. This machine has an AMD

HP PAVILION DM1Z WITH AMD ZACATE PROCESSOR UP FOR ORDER

HP has started taking orders for its 11.6 inch Pavilion dm1z with AMD Zacate processor. The base configuration includes a 1.6GHz dual core AMD E-350 processor with Radeon HD 6310 graphics, 3GB of DDR3 memory and a 320GB, 7200rpm hard drive. It is priced at $449.99. For that price you will also get a 6-cell battery, WiFi 802.11b/g/n and Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit operating system. The laptop's

SPRINT OFFERING SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB FOR $300 WITH CONTRACT

Although the Samsung Galaxy Tab is one of the best Android tablets available on the market at the moment, it is a bit expensive for a 7 inch machine. But there is good news. Sprint is now offering the tablet for $299.99 with a 2 year service contract.A contract-free Galaxy Tab still runs $499.99. Even at that price, it is cheaper than what it was at launch.Sources suggest that the price drop

ACER ASPIRE ONE 522 WITH AMD ONTARIO PROCESSOR UP FOR PRE-ORDER

The AMD Zacate and Ontario processors are part of AMD's Fusion platform which combines a low power processor with a high performance graphics. Over the past week or so we saw many companies announcing notebooks with the 18W dual core AMD Zacate chips, and now Acer has announced a netbook with the 9 W AMD Ontario processor. The Acer Aspire One 522 has a 1GHz dual core C-50 Ontario chip with

SAMSUNG LAUNCHES NC110,NC210 AND NS310 NETBOOKS

At CES Samsung was seen busily promoting its innovative Sliding series tablet and the super-thin and super-expensive Samsung 9 series laptop. But that's not all. The company also introduced a new line of netbooks almost queitly.The new 10 inch Samsung NC110, NC210 and the NS310 are minor updates to the existing Samsung N110, N210 and N310 Go netbooks. The Samsung NC110 and the NC210 have up to

MSI X370 WITH AMD ZACATE PROCESSOR ANNOUNCED

MSI has announced a new X-Slim notebook. The MSI X-Slim X370 has the same svelte profile, but instead of the low-power Intel Core 2 Duo processors found in the X350 and the X360, it has a more powerful AMD Zacate processor. And because Zacate processors are highly power efficient, the notebook should get decent battery life.Like the other notebooks in the X-Slim series, the X370 measures 0.8

DELL XPS 17 WITH 2ND GEN CORE SERIES PROCESSORS ANNOUNCED

Dell has announced a new XPS notebook. The Dell XPS 17 has the same great speakers and nice HD displays as other notebooks in the XPS family. It has also got 3D.The 3D experience is delivered by the NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M discrete graphics announced earlier this week. It also delivers better HD video and hardware accelerated browsing. The XPS 17 is available with an optional full HD display so

HP PAVILION DV6T AND DV7T SANDY BRIDGE NOTEBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

The HP Pavilion dv6t and the dv7t notebooks with Intel's second generation Core i series processors are now available for purchase in the US. The 15.6 inch Pavilion dv6t (dv6tqe) and the 17.3 inch dv7t (dv7tqe) are available with a choice of Intel Core i7-2630QM 2GHz, i7-2720QM 2.2GHz, or i7-2820QM 2.3GHz quad-core processor and up to 8GB of RAM. The Pavilion dv6t is also available with a choice

CLOSER LOOK AT THE ASUS EEE PAD MEMO 7 INCH ANDROID TABLET

The Asus Eee Pad MeMo is the smallest tablet Asus introduced at CES this week. It has a 7 inch display. Unlike the Slider or Transformer, the MeMo doesn't have a slide-out or detachable keyboard. Still it is an interesting machine in its own right. The Eee Pad MeMo has a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Besides the HD display, it has a snappy dual core

CLOSER LOOK AT THE ASUS EEE SLATE EP121

Asus introduced four tablets at CES this year. Of them the Asus Eee Slate EP121 is the largest one. It has a powerful 1.3GHz Intel Core i5-U470 processor and 4GB of RAM. It is also the only model to run Windows - all the other three run Google Android. The Eee Slate EP121 has a capacitive multitouch display. It also comes with a Wacom digitizer for use with a stylus.Asus says that the EP121 is