Cool Laptops
World’s Most Expensive Laptop – Ego Bentley Laptop
So, you love luxury cars, do you? Well, luxury car and laptop lovers alike will jump all over this new piece of computer couture – the Ego Bentley laptop. Boasting an exterior clad in the “finest Bentley leather,” the Bentley laptop is detailed with cross-over stitching, and is available in a choice of 10 luxe colors. An integrated chrome handle and a white-gold frame bring some bling to the elegant design. Spec-wise, the Bentley laptop sports a 12-inch display and runs on the Mobile AMD TurionTM 64 processor, and comes with 2GB RAM, a 160GB HDD, 801.11 abg WLAN WiFi, and plenty of ports that include the USB, S-video out, VGA, microphone and headphones. But quality and style come with a hefty price tag – the Bentley laptop retails for $19,943. Ego
via Laptop Magazine
Posted on July 23, 2008 3:22 PM | Permalink
Zepto Mythos A15 Laptop
Mythos, Greek for “legend”, is a fitting name for the new Zepto Mythos A15 laptop. Delivering unparalleled performance and the latest and greatest technologies in its sleek, Danish design, this is the stuff laptop legends are made of. The Mythos A15 laptop features a minimalist exterior of white, accented with a glowing Zepto logo. The 15.4-inch screen displays a crystal-clear picture with a resolution of 1,280 by 800 pixels. Inside, the laptop sports the choice of a 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 processor or a 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor, and NVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT with 512MB memory. The laptop also boasts up to 8GB system memory and 4GB DDR2, up to 320GB SATA HDD, DVD-RW, a 2.0-megapixel webcam and microphone, and Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR. The Mythos A15 laptop is available in the Value configuration starting at $1,399, or the Power configuration for approximately $1,676. Zepto.
Posted on July 22, 2008 7:09 PM | Permalink
ZT Affinity N4001i Laptop for Work and Play
ZT Systems has released a new laptop that delivers improved performance to work and to play. Powered by new Intel Centrino 2 Processor technology, the 15.4-inch ZT Affinity N4001i laptop also kicks it up a notch with improved battery life, enhanced wireless networking performance and better digital performance for an overall improved laptopping experience. The spec sheet lists a slew of great features – 4GB DDR2 SODIMM Dual Channel memory, 250GB HDD, a super multi DVD-RW, the GMA X4500 graphics chipset, Realtek ALC 888 sound, built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam, a 4-in-1 card reader, Realtek Gigabit Ethernet Adapter RTL8111B, Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965 A/G/N module and modem. The new Affinity N4001i laptop is available for pre-order at a retail price of $1,000. ZT Systems.
Posted on July 22, 2008 6:16 PM | Permalink
New Entertainment Laptops From Acer: Aspire 7730, 5930, 4930 and 2930 Laptops
Acer is “aspiring” for greatness with its latest release of aptly named laptops – the Acer Aspire 7730, 4930, 4930 and 2930 laptops. These new mobile multimedia machines range in size from the ultra-mobile 12.1-inch Aspire 2930 laptop, up to the 17-inch desktop replacement Aspire 7730 laptop. Designed to resemble a “finely cut gem,” the Aspire laptops boast soft curves and a comfortable touch. Inside, each laptop is equally equipped with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo 45-nanometer processor, up to 4GB DDR2 memory and a range of graphics options. The Aspire 5930 and 7730 laptops also come outfitted with an optional Blu-ray drive. Pricing on these new laptops has not yet been released. Acer
via PC Magazine
Posted on July 21, 2008 4:16 PM | Permalink
New Customizable HP Pavilion dv7z Laptop Now Available
Much to the delight of laptoppers everywhere, a new Puma-based laptop is hitting store shelves, courtesy of HP. The HP Pavilion dv7z laptop comes in a variety of configurations, including an Athlon X2 Dual Core processor clocked at up to 2.2GHz, up to 4GB RAM, the choice of ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics or 3450 256MB dedicated video card, and a single or dual hard drive with up to 500GB storage. The options don’t end there – choose the resolution for the laptop’s 17-inch display, and outfit it with either a DVD burner or a Blu-ray optical drive. The customizable Pavilion dv7z laptop starts at $949.99. HP.
Posted on July 21, 2008 1:59 PM | Permalink
More From Fujitsu – LifeBook S6520, S7220 and A6210 Laptop
In addition to some business laptops, Fujitsu’s new collection of LifeBook laptops doesn’t forget about the fun to be had on the go. And the new LifeBook S6520, S7220 and A6210 laptops are dressed to impress.
The new LifeBook S6520 laptop is a great for mobility without compromising on performance. At just four pounds, this little laptop is kicking under the hood with Intel Centrino 2, 2GB DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM memory, 250 GB S-ATA 150, 5400 rpm hard drive, dual-layer DVD writer and Bluetooth. The 14.1-inch widescreen Crystal View display brings your screen to life. The price for this laptop tops out around $1,869.
The LifeBook S7220 laptop is another 14.1-incher with an anti-glare widescreen display, and a base configuration that includes the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8400 processor, 1GB DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM, 80GB S-ATA 150, 5400 rpm hard drive, a modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive and built-in webcam, starting from $1,229.
Last but certainly not least is the new LifeBook A6210 laptop. This 15.4-inch laptop comes with the power-saving Crystal View LP widescreen display, with the option to upgrade to the Color Enhanced Crystal View display. This cost-effective laptop comes with a gesture-control touchpad, 3GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM memory, a shock-protected 250GB S-ATA, 5400 rpm HDD, Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator, a dual-layer multi-format DVD writer, built-in webcam and digital microphone, integrated Bluetooth and WiFi, a gesture-control touchpad, at a price of just $1,149. Fujitsu.
Posted on July 16, 2008 1:17 PM | Permalink
New Centrino 2 Laptop – Medion Akoya S5610 Laptop
The new Medion Akoya S6510 laptop is the latest Centrino 2 laptop off the conveyer. The Akoya S6510 laptop is a 15.4-incher featuring a 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo P7350 processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 graphics with 256MB of RAM, a 320GB HDD and 3GB RAM. The laptop comes with a few bells and whistles too – a 1.3-megapixal camera, and a fingerprint reader. The new Akoya S6510 laptop will be available in the UK by the end of the month, retailing for approximately $1,200. Medion
via Pocket-Lint
Posted on July 16, 2008 12:00 PM | Permalink
Dell Latitude XT Laptop Offering Free Multi-Touch Upgrade
First released last winter, the Dell Latitude XT laptop is now better than ever with a free and easy-to-install multi-touch upgrade, downloadable at the company’s website. The laptop’s latest touch capabilities allow users to scroll, zoom and program commands such as launching the web or on/off, by simply touching the screen with their fingers. “We introduced the Latitude XT as a revolutionary product in the tablet space,” said Jeff Clarke, Senior Vice-President, Dell Product Group. “Today Dell is taking that commitment to a new level with multi-touch functionality. We plan to finish this year with 50 per cent more products in our laptop portfolio and deliver innovation our competitors can’t match.” Dell.
Posted on July 15, 2008 5:16 PM | Permalink
New Lenovo IdeaPad Laptops Arriving Just In Time For Back-To-School
A new lineup of Lenovo IdeaPad laptops will be arriving this fall, and the IdeaPad Y530, Y430, Y730 and U330 laptops will delight laptoppers to no end. The most impressive of the release, the 13.3-inch IdeaPad U330 laptop (pictured) sports a Centrino 2 processor, HDMI and a built-in optical drive. Moving up on the size scale, the 14.1-inch IdeaPad Y430 laptop comes with WXGA resolution, optional Blu-ray and integrated graphics. The 15.4-inch IdeaPad Y530 laptop features Intel’s Centrino 2 P7350 processor with NVIDIA NB9M GS 256MB graphics, WXGA resolution and optional Blu-ray. The 17.1-inch IdeaPad Y730 laptop boasts a Centrino 2 P8400 processor, ATI M86 ME 512MB graphics and supports dual 320GB drives, WUXGA resolution and optional Blu-ray. The IdeaPad Y730 laptop is designed in entertainment- or gaming-specific models, with the latter of which sports a secondary display. No word yet on pricing, but you can expect these new laptops to hit shelves just in time for back-to-school. Lenovo
via Engadget
Posted on July 15, 2008 4:20 PM | Permalink
World’s First 16.4-Inch Wide Multimedia Laptop - Sony Vaio FW Laptop
Sony has officially unveiled the world’s first 16.4-inch wide multimedia laptop – the new Sony Vaio FW laptop. Movie buffs will love the Vaio FW laptop for its extra-wide, LCD display boasting Sony’s patented XBRITE-HiColor technology, ideal for Blu-ray play in full 1,080 high-definition resolution. But if you prefer the big screen, this new multimedia laptop offers an HDMI output connector, allowing you to hook up to your HD TV set. The Vaio FW laptop comes in multiple configurations, powered by Intel’s new Centrino 2 chipset designed for high performance, quick responsiveness and energy efficiency. The laptop’s pre-installed entertainment software includes Vaio Movie Story, Vaio MusicBox and Click to Disc/ Editor software. The laptop also comes with slots, ports and jacks aplenty: Memory Stick media/SD card slot, three USB ports, an i.LINK IEEE-1394 port, microphone and headphone jack, a 34mm ExpressCard slot and integrated Wireless-N technology. This six-pound laptop comes in titanium gray and powder white. The Vaio FW laptop will be available later this month in standard configuration retailing for $1,000, or premium configuration for approximately $1,750. Sony.
Posted on July 15, 2008 4:00 PM | Permalink
New Handheld U.S. Algiz 10 Rugged Laptop
Hold on to your hats, folks. The new Handheld U.S. Algiz 10 rugged laptop will blow you away. The rough and tough Algiz 10 laptop is built to military-grade standards for shock, vibration and moisture resistance. The laptop’s 10.4-inch display is durable and compact, making this package easy to handle whether sitting on your living room floor or pulling a Mission Impossible. Beneath the tough exterior the Algiz 10 laptop sports a 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 80GB shock-mounted hard drive, 2GB RAM and runs Windows XP operating system. The goods come wrapped in a magnesium case with shock-absorbing bumpers. The Algiz 10 rugged laptop will be available this August. Handheld U.S.
Posted on July 14, 2008 3:17 PM | Permalink
New Low-Cost Elonex One T Laptop
Elonex has just released a new low-cost laptop that's high on the function and style scale. The new Elonex One T laptop is a fun little machine that comes in a variety of cool colors at a price that's hard to beat. The laptop features a seven-inch display delivering a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels, and comes equipped with a 400MHz processor, 1GB SSD, an SD card slot, WiFi/g, a VGA output and three USB 2.0 ports, and weighs just 1.3 pounds. The slightly beefed-up version, known as the One T+ laptop, offers double the storage space, at 2GB. The new One T laptop retails for approximately $254. Elonex
via Liliputing
Posted on July 10, 2008 9:27 PM | Permalink
Customizable Nexoc Osiris S620II Laptop
The Nexoc Osiris S620II ultra-mobile laptop is a simple design boasting a sleek case that opens to reveal a 12-inch non-glare 1,280-by-800-pixel display and a white user-friendly keyboard. The Osiris S620II laptop offers lots of customization options, starting with the processor. Choose from a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 CPU with 2MB cache, the 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9500 CPU with 6MB cache, or the 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000 CPU with 6MB cache. The ICH8M chipset with integrated Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 supports Windows Vista’s Aero effects, Intel Clear Video Technology with video enhancements and 3D graphics, making the Osiris S620II laptop a great gaming machine. For your audio experience, the laptop features HD audio, Direct Sound 3D and two integrated speakers. The laptop also comes offers up to 4GB RAM, SATA HDD, optional DVD-RW and Blu-ray, the Intel Pro Wireless LAN module, 10/100/1000MB LAN, modem, three USB ports, Express Card slot, optional Bluetooth wireless module, a 7-in-1 card reader. For operating systems, choose between Microsoft Windows operating system with XP and Vista choices. The Osiris S620II ultra-mobile laptop retails for approximately $1,334. Nexoc.
Posted on July 9, 2008 4:29 PM | Permalink
New Laptops, Big and Small from Samsung – Samsung Eclipse R710, Q210 and Q310 Laptops
Word on the street is that Samsung will be releasing some new Montevina-based laptops – the Eclipse R710, Eclipse Q210 the Eclipse Q310 laptops. The first is a new desktop replacement, the Samsung Eclipse R710 laptop. Kicking under the newly designed colorful case of this 17-inch machine is a 2.53GHz P9500 Core 2 Duo processor and 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics. At the other end of the spectrum are a couple of super-small laptops with some big prospects. The Samsung Eclipse Q210 laptop measures 12.1 inches and boasts a 2.26GHz P8400 Core 2 Duo processor, while the slightly larger Samsung Eclipse Q310 laptop (pictured) comes in at 13.3 inches with a 2.4GHz processor. But both of these ultra-mobile models measure up with NVIDIA 256MB GeForce 9200M GS, 4GB RAM, a 320GB drive and a dual-layer burner. Pricing and release dates for the new laptops have not yet been announced. Samsung
via Engadget
Posted on July 8, 2008 5:03 PM | Permalink
New Gigabyte Gear – M528, M700, W476V and W576V Laptops
Great laptops come in all shapes and sizes, and Gigabyte has just announced some coming attractions that laptop audiences are itching to get a sneak peek of before they hit the market.
Starting at with the smallest of the big news here, the Gigabyte M528 ultra-mobile laptop fits in the palm of your hand but does great things with an Intel Centrino Atom 800MHz processor, Linux operating system, Intel Poulsbo, 4GB SSD, integrated webcam, and a 4.8-inch touchscreen LCD display delivering a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels, all in a package weighing under 12 oz.
Next up for ultra-mobile releases is the new Gigabyte M700 laptop. This little laptop packs a punch with a 1.2GHz VIA C7-M processor, 2GB RAM, up to 60GB HDD and Windows Vista Home Premium operating system. The list continues, with an Express Card slot, 3.5G high-speed connectivity, WiMAX, a twin-lens camera, GPS and a seven-inch touchscreen LCD display with 1,024-by-600-pixel resolution and weighing just 1.4 pounds.
Moving up the size scale, the Gigabyte W476V laptop and the Gigabyte W576V laptop measure 14.1 and 15.4 inches respectively and will come with an Intel Core 2 Duo Penryn Processor up to 2.8GHz, nVIDIA Geforce graphics (9300M GS graphics card with 256MB memory for the W476V model, and 9600M GS with 512MB memory for the W576V) and a 2.5-inch SATA HDD with 320GB. Some more bells and whistles include an optical drive, stereo speakers, an omni-directional microphone, a built-in 2.0-megapixel webcam, Trusted Platform Module protection, optional Bluetooth, and dual-band antenna support for wireless connectivity. Gigabyte
via Laptops Arena
Posted on July 7, 2008 4:44 PM | Permalink