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Acer Aspire One now with integrated 3G wireless technology

Dec 13th, 2008 | By Premnath Sah | Category: 3g, Gadgets, Subnotebook

acer aspire one with 3G

The Acer Aspire one netbook with integrated 3G wireless technology, is available starting Dec. 14 exclusively at RadioShack stores nationwide for $99.99 when combined with qualifying AT&T mobile broadband service. (RadioShack Corporation)

The Acer Aspire one 3G netbook comes equipped with the following features:

    --  Weighs 2.44 pounds
    --  Ultra-compact size measuring 9.8" x 6.7" x 1.1" (W x D x H)
    --  Stylish piano-black finish
    --  Built-in 3G capability
    --  802.11b/g wireless (Wi-Fi)
    --  8.9-inch LCD screen
    --  Built-in Web cam
    --  Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor
    --  Windows XP(R) Home
    --  1GB memory
    --  160GB hard drive
    --  Built-in memory card readers (dedicated SD and 5-in-1)

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Toshiba Qosmio laptop upgraded: GX, FX and SpursEngine G50

Dec 13th, 2008 | By Premnath Sah | Category: Laptop, toshiba

Toshiba’s Qosmios just unvieled 20 new Dynabook models in Japan, most notable of the lot are gaming laptops Qosmio FX (15.4-inch) and GX (18.4-inch) and the SpursEngine powered G50 (18.4-inch).
GX / FX models

  • 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo P8600 CPU,
  • NVIDIA’s GeForce 9600M GT,
  • 4GB of RAM and a
  • 320GB hard drive.

G50

  • Specs of GX
  • SpursEngine graphics system,
  • an extra 250GB hard drive,
  • digital TV tuner,
  • four USB ports,
  • eSATA socket,
  • 1.3-megapixel camera,
  • a fingerprint sensor
  • dual-layer DVD burner

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Asus about to release a Laptop made of bamboo

Nov 28th, 2008 | By Premnath Sah | Category: Laptop, Technology

asus bamboo

Bamboo covered laptop’s from Asus is marketed as green laptops. It is said to be released in 2 variants with 11.1 inch and 12.1 inch displays. It is also said to have ASUS Super Hybrid Engine which can help save power in the range of 35 - 70% and can help increasing the performance if the user needs performance. This technology will help reduce CO2 emission by 12.3kg per notebook yearly.

ASUS Bamboo Series notebook Specifications

12.1″ 11.1″
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9400/P8600/P8400
Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5100
Intel® Core™ Duo Processor U7600
Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection(optional)
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
Genuine Windows Vista® Business
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
Genuine Windows Vista® Business
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM, 2 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 4GB SDRAM DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM, 2 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 4GB SDRAM
12.1″ WXGA LED-backlit LCD with Color Shine (Glare-type), Crystal Shine (High brightness) and ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology 11.1″ WXGA LED-backlit LCD with Color Shine (Glare-type) and ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS External 256MB VRAM Embedded Intel® GMA X3100
2.5″ 9.5mm SATA 320/250/160GB 1.8″ 9.5mm PATA 80/100/120GB
Hybrid with 256MB flash 32GB SSD
DVD Super Multi Double Layer: Ultra Slim DVD Super Multi Double Layer
8-in-1 card reader: SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,xD, Smart Media, mini SD with adapter, MS-Duo, MS-Pro Duo via adapter 8-in-1 card reader: SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro, mini SD with adapter, MS-Duo, MS-Pro Duo via adapter
0.3 Mega Pixel web camera 0.3 Mega Pixel web camera
3/6/9 cells: 2400/4800/7800 mAh, 3/6/9 cells: 2400/4800/7800 mAh, 26.6/53/80 Whrs
30 x 22 x 2.53 - 3.16 cm (W x D x H) 27.7 x 19.4 x 2.49 ~ 2.9 cm (W x D x H)
1.57 kg, with 3 cell battery pack 1.25 kg, with 3 cell battery, SSD


Lenovo Ideapad S10 review

Nov 27th, 2008 | By Premnath Sah | Category: Hot, Subnotebook

Lenovo S10 is a nice, styliish netbook running Intel N270 Atom processor. Its specification includes 1GB RAM, 160 GB HDD, 10.2 inch display with 1024×600 resolution. It is slim and easy to carry. It comes with standard elements like 2 USB, VGA, speaker, mic jack.

Features which are not common among all subnotebooks are webcam, built in bluetooth, express card slot, fast harddisk.

lenovo-ideapad-s10-full-view lenovo-ideapad-s10-full-view2 lenovo-ideapad-s10-webcam

Pros:

  • Good looking, slim, stylish
  • 160GB HDD
  • Solid build
  • Display quality
  • Express card slot
lenovo-ideapad-s10-express-card-slot lenovo-ideapad-s10-keyboard lenovo-ideapad-s10-touchpad
Cons:
  • small keyboard
  • warm temperatures
  • short battery life
Check how it looks beside a 13 inch laptop

Is is worth your money? if you are not a person looking for long battery life then this definitely the netbook to buy.

 



eMachines eMD620-5777 review

Nov 27th, 2008 | By Premnath Sah | Category: Laptop

eMachines eMD620-5777

For less than $400, this portable budget system is fine for simple tasks, but doesn’t last very long on a charge.

Specification:

 

  • single-core AMD Athlon 2650e processor
  • 1GB of RAM
  • 160GB/5,400 rpm HDD
  • 14.1-inch notebook, 1280 x 800 resolution
  • dimensions: 13.0 x 9.8 x 1.2–1.6 inches
  • weighs 5.3 pounds
  • built-in speakers
  • two USB,  
  • VGA, 
  • Ethernet, 
  • headphone, and microphone jacks
  • optical drive
  • Price: $479.99

 

Pros:

  • Very affordable
  • Comfortable, curved keyboard
  • Strong wireless
  • Easy to add RAM
Cons:

  • Below-average performance
  • Long boot time
  • No memory card reader 
  • Only two USB ports
  • Short battery life

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Intel ATOM N270 on MSI Wind Overclocked to 2315.7 MHz

Nov 26th, 2008 | By Premnath Sah | Category: Processor, Subnotebook, overclocking

People at xtremesystems.org have overclocked Intel ATOM N270 which runs at 1.6 GHz in stock configuration to over 2.3GHz. 

They used Liquid Nitrogen to cool the processor. They managed to cool it to sub zero, -15 degrees to be precise. 

System used for overclocking was a MSI Wind Netbook.

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