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Asus U Series Laptops

Asus U Series Laptops

Some of our readers will recall, the new series of laptops from Asus that we are on the side in March, the Asus U Series.

Asus has more details on this new series of ultra-slim laptop, with full specifications for the models to be released.

 There are three models on offer, the U20A, with a 12-inch LCD display, the UX30, with a 13.3-inch LCD display and UX50V, with a 15.6-inch LCD display . Processor depending on the model, and 1.2 GHz Intel Celeron M processor, a 1.6 GHz Core 2 Duo, and the UX30 is the thinnest model in the area measuring only 0.9 cm thick and weighs only 3.5 kilograms .

Other specifications are up to 4 GB of RAM, up to 500 GB hard drive, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Unfortunately, there is still no information available on pricing yet.

via TechFresh, GadgetVenue

Lingo Wireless Mouse is Really Small

Lingo Wireless Mouse is Really Small

There are a few mini-PC mice from Japan, but now Tokyo-based TEC says its Lingo, a mobile device, is the smallest of all [JP]. The Lingo weighs only 23g and is available in size 27.5 60 19mm, so that the claim does not sound too outrageous.The Lingo 800dpi 2.4Ghz work in an area of the use of approximately 10m (Battery life: approx 15 hours). It goes on sale in Japan next month in black and white.

via gizmodo

WeraMouse Handheld Mice

WeraMouse Handheld Mice

USB cable, the plastic tethers that our mice, based on our desks, and chains us to our mice. You can free yourself with the comfort of a wireless mouse, but if you are on the cable, why not cut it completely and remove the mouse from the surface all along?

The WeraMouse is a small handheld device with buttons and a trackball from. It can be seen on the mouse and click to select each item (up to 25 meters away) with just your fingers. Not a fan of trackballs? I hear yes, and WeraMouse also working on a version with a touch pad instead.

The mice are good for about 24 hours non-stop operation between charges, and comes with a 90-minute USB charging.I’ve never heard of it before, but I appreciate the freedom from the restrictions of a surface that my Logitech MX Air gives me. WeraMouse says that it is much better for your posture, a mouse, like her, but it seems as if there is only one possibility, with drooping shoulders.

via elitechoice

MSI Launches GX633 and GX623 Gaming Laptops

MSI Launches GX633 and GX623 Gaming Laptops

MSI announce two new gaming notebooks, the GX633 and GX623 with both Turbo Drive Engine Technology for better performance in AC mode. The former factor and the design of the two notebooks are basically identical.MSI GX633 is powered by AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core processor, up to 4 GB of RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M graphics, while the sports-GX623 Intel Core 2 Duo procssor, 4GB RAM and ATI Radeon HD4670 graphics. Both laptops have a DVD burner or Blu-ray drive and up to 500 GB hard drive.

Other common features include a 15.4-inch LCD display, a 2-megapixel webcam, 4-in-1 card reader, 802.11n WLAN, Bluetooth, HDMI port, eSATA USB combo port and built-in speakers.

via pclaunches

Palm could revive the Foleo as a netbook

Palm could revive the Foleo as a netbook

Palm Netbook Revolution almost expected that with the Palm Foleo. I almost say, for two reasons. First, because during the Palm Foleo was a small device with a keyboard hook, it was not a standalone computer. Instead, it was designed to connect to a mobile phone and Palm as an external display and full QWERTY keyboard for interacting with your data and browsing the Internet. And secondly, because the Foleo never been on the market. Palm introduced the concept and then killed it in 2007 – shortly before the first Asus Eee PC Netbook.But now there is a rumor goes around that the Palm Foleo could again, this time as a separate device WebOS, the same operating system that, prior to the upcoming Palm smartphone is.

If there is any merit to the rumor that the new device would look much like the original Foleo concept, but the software would be different. The device with an ARM processor, which means they would not be able to use Windows, but I imagine hackers who do not like WebOS Operating System could be a way to provide the hardware with Linux. But you may not want. While WebOS is unable to make Linux applications like OpenOffice or Firefox, the right of the bat, the operating system is designed for the easy and simple battery. A stand-alone Palm Foleo could be about 8 hours on a single charge.

via Electronista

Thanko unveils point-and-shoot mouse

Thanko unveils point-and-shoot mouse

The hard-working champion of innovation Thanko have Lazy Mouse 2 (or GoroNeDeMouse2). Essentially a dual-mouse, the little device allows you to wirelessly with your computer mouse-like controls, including what is hidden in the rule of the tip of a mouse controller.The device works on Windows and Mac and has a battery that, for the duration of about 4 hours.

via Thanko

Century Netbook Stand with DVD & HDD

Century Netbook Stand with DVD & HDD

Do not let the hard drive and DVD burner fool you: This is not an ultra portable laptop, but a Netbook cooler with extra talents. Netbook century stand aims, two of the most common complaints about budget ultra-portable, low storage capacity, and no optical drive by pressing the two things in a compact package.Inside the 260 x 190 x 19mm case, there are DVD-Super Multi drive, and room for a 2.5 mm SATA HDD or SSD. Each connection with the Netbook via a single USB 2.0 cable, and there are two free USB 2.0 ports on the side of the disc, which could be used by a printer or other peripheral devices connected permanently on your desktop.

Flip-up 4cm fan is to help your Netbook while you work.

via talklaptop

Lenovo ThinkPad X200 to get CULV

Lenovo ThinkPad X200 to get CULV

After a leak, Lenovo is apparently working on a new ThinkPad X200 that a CULV processor. While this rumor is not confirmed, it would be useful, as Lenovo has himself admitted they thought about the creation of a ThinkPad CULVfor the future, if not on a time-frame.The ThinkPad X200 models currently with SL-Series Core 2 Duo processor. This has the prices upwards, but with a 1.2 GHz Celeron M chip, the cost would decrease, as would the voltage used. The new system would also provide a 160 GB hard drive and 2 GB of memory.

The price is not known, nor is a release date. It can not come. We just have to wait and see. But it would be useful in this business for Lenovo to seek, to drop their price point a bit.

Apple preparing iMac, MacBook price cuts?

Apple preparing iMac, MacBook price cuts?

Apple could be ready to raise the prices of iMacs and MacBooks.Apple Insider reports that Apple plans to introduce less expensive versions of the two most popular Macs sometime in the next few months. It is not clear how much of a reduction from Apple has in mind, or whether it plans to get more value at current prices, but Apple has apparently decided that he wants to get their bets against a variety of inexpensive Netbook last year or so, according to the report.

Mac pricing has certainly been a major theme in recent months, as Microsoft has aggressively pushed the notion of the Mac as an expensive toy unsuitable for recession spending. Apple responded to the ads with the standard message that there are more PCs than Macs, so that PCs are not cheap, they are apparent.

PeeWee Toddler Laptop

PeeWee Toddler Laptop

The PeeWee laptop is a toughened, waterproof notebook computer intended for children 5 years and up. It comes with a cutesy vinyl cover and an assortment of customization options like a Disney or Star Trek Themed Windows XP installation. Technically, it is awright, with an Atom processor, 30GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM and WiFi. Unfortunately, the company has no information as to peanut butter and Jello resistance, it is definitely a sale of the faith, if your little terror suffers from a curious nature.This ultra-compact, easy-to-carry laptops are child-friendly and stand up to harsh conditions. With durable, drop-proof construction, a robust plastic housing, and water-keyboard, they can be used almost anywhere, safely and easily anyone.The PeeWee Power PC is encased in a ruggedized shell with a built-in carrying handle and vinyl protective cover. The two-toned dark and light-gray chassis weighs in 3 pounds and measures 8.7 x 7.3 x 1.5 cm.