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