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MSI Shows Off Classis Series Laptops

MSI Shows Off Classis Series Laptops

MSI unveils its new Classic Series, starting with the CX700, CX600, and the CR400 weigh only 3, 2.5, and 2.2 kg, respectively. The slim Classic Value Series is just the right solution for people on-the-go, and it is very easy on the wallet too.For the richer, more natural images, the new CX700, CX600, and CR400, or dispose at 17.3 “, 16″ and 14 “wide LCD display as well as the exclusive MSI Vivid Image Technology. For smooth images with high resolution and great 3D effects, the CX700 comes with advanced ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330 independent display card (512 MB DDR2 VRAM built), the CX600 is the advanced ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330 independent display card (512 MB DDR2 VRAM built), and The CR400 comes with the exceptionally efficient NVIDIA Geforce 8200MG.

All models have a combo drive that burns CDs and DVDs with a built-in card reader and 1.3MP webcam with microphone. MSI uses Eco Power Management to save energy at your fingertips. The prices for the machines is unannounced at this time, but they are taking into account value of the line notebook should be affordable.

These include, CX700, CX600, and CR400, which each pack of 16:9 displays of 17.3, 16 and 14-inch, together with ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330 graphics on the CX700 and CX600 and an NVIDIA GeForce GPU 8200MG on energy CR400-efficient.

Genuis NB Stand 200 laptop stand

Genuis NB Stand 200 laptop stand

Some laptops, especially with metal casing, usually very hot after prolonged use, and that can be fairly uncomfortable to work with. A laptop stand is a good solution for the problem. There are many different brands to choose from, but here we take a look at an option from Genius, the NB Stand 200thThe device is made of plastic and measures 280 x 220mm. It raises the laptop 26mm from the ground and has a moderately large fan in the middle of the unit, pushing air in the direction of the base of your laptop. The device is a USB port on your laptop and the stand is equipped with two retractable legs to angle the machine to you for easy usage.

We have found that the machine works quite well. If your laptop is in the fan does blow a stream of air into the unit, the machine kept cool, emit only a low hum nose. However, there are design floors. The USB cable is too short, and unless you have a USB port on the back of your laptop, it will not reach. You can take the stand so that the cable is located near to a USB port, but then the retractable legs, since they raise the laptop into the wrong angle.

The stand is small and fits into most laptop bags. This is ideal for portability, it means that more laptops perch a little unsure about it. If not properly rock them around in the use of which is unnerving. The your laptop up to 15 cm and has a rear USB ports, for power, this is a good solution to the old problem of how cool a laptop. If not, you may want to search elsewhere.

MSI GT725 Gaming Laptop

MSI GT725 Gaming Laptop

MSI announces GT725 – world’s first gaming notebook to feature ATi Radeon HD4850, and provide desktop gaming performance with a single GPU.GT725 with 17 “1080p HD LCD monitor, Blu-ray player and 9-cell battery.

The MSI GT725 has a 2.53GHz Intel Penryn P9500 processor coupled with up to 4 GB of RAM, and apparently is the first gaming notebook, the ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB GPU.

Detailed specifications:

  • CPU: Core 2 Duo P9500
  • Chipset: PM45 chipset + ICH9-M
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4850 DDR3 512MB VRAM
  • Memory: Up to 4GB DDR2 800MHz
  • Screen; 17″ WUXGA Anti-glare
  • Hard Drive: 320GB 7,200RPM
  • Optical Drive; Blu-ray (BD-ROM) drive
  • Ports: HDMi, eSATA (USB Combo), 3 x USB 2.0
  • Battery: 9-cell
  • Wireless: 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
  • Webcam: 2-Megapixel
  • Other features: Touch Sensor, ExpressCard, 4 speakers + 1 sub-woofer
  • Weight: 7.35 lbs with 9-cell battery back

Also offers the ECO Engine power saving mode, the laptop has a Turbo button that will instantly overclock the CPU and is equipped with a Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4 GB of RAM, the aforementioned Radeon HD 4850 with 512 MB memory and own up to 320 GB of storage in. Moreover, with five speakers, a 2-megapixel camera, Gigabit Ethernet, either a DVD burner and a Blu-ray drive, WiFi and even eSATA connectivity.

The GT725 is not the price or we will just have an eye for when they hit stores.

USB Trackball from Evergreen

USB Trackball from Evergreen

Shanghai-based offerings Evergreen DN-WR521W, a USB mini-track ball.The device has a retractable USB cable. The bloack-shaped mouse has four buttons, a trackball course, then left and right mouse buttons and a scroll button. It has 800 dpi resolution.

It measures 30 (L) x 30 (W) x 20 (H) mm and weighs only 22g.

Acer Ferrari 1200 Notebook

Acer Ferrari 1200 Notebook

Acer, the third largest vendor in the global PC market, the new Ferrari 1200, a brand new notebook series designed to provide superior mobile computing in an exclusive style.In the true spirit of the Ferrari racing team, the Acer Ferrari 1200 notebook combines powerful performance and extreme portability with the quality of design. From the selection of materials to the smallest detail, the Ferrari 1200 offers the look and feel “of an F1 racing car. The carbon coverage, the material actually used in race cars, yet is lighter than magnesium alloy, the Ferrari 1200 The perfect travel companion . Unique ventilation design reflects the exhaust pipes of F1 cars and the anodized metal touchpad similar to the brake and accelerator pedals in a Ferrari car. A tasteful pattern adorns the cover, while the soft-touch coating, and the velvety texture of the Interior to ensure ergonomic comfort.

Inspired by the non-Ferrari heritage, the Ferrari 1200 is the powerful AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Technology based on AMD’s innovative Direct Connect Architecture, the superior system performance through a direct high-speed connection between the nuclei within the same processor. The AMD M780G chipset features improved graphics in modest power levels, while up to 4 GB dual-channel DDR2 memory system increases throughput for the execution of multimedia applications, gaming-intensive, complex, and video editing. A large capacity Serial ATA hard drives provides users with a lot of space, so that the system to boot and load applications faster, and faster data access.

The Ferrari 1200 notebook with Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Business or Windows Vista Home Premium preinstalled.

Samsung Unveils N310 Netbook

Samsung Unveils N310 Netbook

With the announcement of the new N310 Netbook, Samsung now on the high-end segment Netbook. Samsung is expected to N310 in Korea, Asia, Europe, Commonwealth of Independent States and in North America soon.The Samsung N310 has a pebble beach looking at the LCD frame and gives him a glass LCD watch the Unibody MacBook Pros. The N310 has a 10.1-inch LCD screen and the hardware specifications include unspecified Intel Atom processor, 1 GB DDR2 RAM and 160 GB hard drive for storage. It can also be used with a battery life of 11 hours.

Connections include Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi, HSDPA and WiBro. Also included is a 1.3megapixel webcam and three USB ports.

Although Samsung Netbook positioned this as a “high end”, it has not indicated whether graphics or not. Also WiBro is a wireless broadband Internet standard, the South Koreans and is not available in all countries around the world. Technically speaking, the N310 is Wi-Fi connectivity with 802.11b g e where stands for WiBro 802.11e standard. The N310 has a keyboard Chiclete as on the Unibody MacBook Pros and HP Voodoo Envy 133.

Samsung N110 netbook unveiled

Samsung N110 netbook unveiled

The corridor on laptop Magazine has its hands on the Samsung N110 Netbook for the examination. The machine has a 10-inch screen, and promises up to 7 hours of battery life per charge. For more information a 1.6 GHz Atom CPU, 1GB of RAM, Windows XP Home, and a 160GB hard drive.Laptop says the keyboard is big and spacious, with 93% full-size keys and a comfortable layout. The keyboard has good tactile feel and the right shift key is where it should be, unlike some Asus offers.

The track pad on the N110 has been increased in comparison to the Samsung Nc10 makes it more usable, says laptop. The track-pad also has a scrolling section, something lacking on many Netbook. The final verdict of laptop is that the near-N110 is perfect for a Netbook, and has a battery life of 8 hours and is the machine to beat in the segment.

Asus W90 Gaming Laptop

Asus W90 Gaming Laptop

The ASUS W90 has been with one goal in mind, blow all the other gaming notebooks from the water. The W90 features two ATI Radeon Mobility 4870-cards in CrossFireX connected, an Intel T9600 processor, 6 GB DDR2 memory, and a 18.4 “WUXGA display. With this configuration, the top of 15000 points in 3DMark06 and unnecessary play Crysis at 1920×1080 resolution. Could the W90 ASUS is one of the best gaming notebook on the market today?

Specifications:

  • Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 64-bit)
  • Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9600 (2.8GHz, 6MB L2, 1066MHz FSB)
  • 18.4″ Glossy FHD LCD display at 1920×1080 (WUXGA)
  • Two 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870s with GDDR3 video memory in CrossFireX
  • Atheros AW928X 802.11n + Bluetooth 2.0
  • 6GB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM (2GB x 3)
  • 320GB Serial ATA hard disk drive (7200RPM)
  • DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive with Labelflash
  • 2.0 megapixel webcam with autofocus
  • Altec Lansing Surround Sound Speakers with Subwoofer
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 17.4″ x 12.91″ x 2.48″
  • Weight: 13lbs 4.0oz (16lbs 2.3oz with AC adapter)
  • 230W (19.5V x 11.8A) 100-240V AC Adapter
  • 11.1v 8800mAh 93Wh Lithium Ion battery

 

ASUS really something special with the W90. Not only is the W90 the fastest gaming notebook we have reviewed, but it is among other high-end gaming notebook with a considerable amount. Build quality is excellent, the W90 Feel like a tank in durability and weight. We believe this is one of the best gaming platforms on the market at the moment and will take some seriously from a competitor trying to beat them in the performance or price.

Targus Shows Off Netbook Accessory Kit

Targus Shows Off Netbook Accessory Kit

It consists of 10.2-inch sleeve, retractable optical mouse and 4-port USB 2.0 hub.Accessory makers launch Netbook-oriented accessories should not come as a surprise for everyone. All the more so because the sale of Netbook is expected to reach 35 million units in 2009 and an estimated 129 million in 2013.

This trend should be noted, Targus has a Netbook Accessories Kit with Slipskin Peel Netbook Mini-Case, the Targus Ultra Mini Retractable Optical Mouse and Targus Ultra Mini USB 2.0 4-Port Hub.

Targus 10.2 “Netbook Slipskin Peel Case (Model # TSS11101US):

The Targus 10.2 “Netbook Slipskin Peel Case is a lightweight, form-fitting, neoprene skin protects your Netbook from scratches and dust. The case can be used alone or in a pocket or bag for additional protection. The Targus 10.2″ Netbook Slipskin Peel Case is black with blue accents, measures 11.25 “x 0.98″ x 8,75 “and weighs only 7.04 ounces

Targus Ultra Mini Retractable Optical Mouse (Model # PAUM01U):

The Targus Ultra Mini Retractable Optical Mouse is the perfect space saving solution for all, with their Netbook in small spaces like an airplane or dorm room. The device is Optical sensor technology provides a precise mouse movements on a variety of surfaces. The cable can be applied to the desired length to prevent cable clutter. It comes with a standard USB connection allows for true plug x26-play experience. The mouse is available in silver and black with a red LED light, which measures 3 “x 1.4″ x 0.9 “and weighs 1.5 ounces light

Targus Ultra Mini USB 2.0 4-Port Hub (Model # ACH102US):

The Ultra Mini USB 2.0 4-Port Hub is the perfect wireless hub at home or on the road. With four USB ports, mini-USB hub allows you to simultaneously up to four devices to your Netbook like a camera, printer, MP3 player or USB flash drive. It has a transfer rate of 480 Mbps, plug-and-play capabilities and does not require an AC adapter. It is compact, easy to use and perfectly suited for busy travelers who do not want to sacrifice the convenience of external peripherals. Targus Ultra Mini USB 2.0 4-Port Hub measures 3.6 “x 1.2″ x 0.6 “and weighs 1.1 oz.

Targus plans to release additional Netbook Accessories in the near future.

Motion Computing rugged Tablet PC

 

There are a lot of mobile computers released in the past few months. Even though most of them ultimately more exciting, not because they Netbook with the same properties and similar screen sizes. 

Motion Computing rugged Tablet PCSure, there were a few interesting, but nothing really stands than others. Motion Computing’s new Tablet PC is finally something different, even if it is completely unaffordable for most of us. 

The new tablet, called J3400 has a Netbook-esque size with a 12.1-inch screen, but that’s where the familiarity stops. The big claim to fame for this tablet is how stable it is. According to Motion Computing with a 3 foot drop on plywood over concrete, or something that would be a smaller shock. The 1.8-inch-80 or 120 GB hard drive and screen are both shock mounted to the possible. There is also an option for a 64 GB SSD, which would be even safer than the hard drive with acceleration sensors that sense when they fall. 

The other figures are up by 1.2 or 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM (capable of up to 4 GB), draft-N Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, a 2 MP webcam and the various ports. It comes standard with Vista Business, but it is an XP-downgrade option. Motion Computing claims may be 7.4 hours of battery life with a single charge, which is pretty impressive. Even more impressive is the Qualcomm Gobi module for 3G connectivity. 

The J3400 sounds like a pretty good Tablet PC with all functions.