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  • Acer looking to launch super thin laptop with ‘touch keyboard’ this year?

    Acer looking to launch super thin laptop with ‘touch keyboard’ this year?

    Posted on March 8, 2010 | No Comments
    Touchscreen keyboard sentiment can be divided into two camps: those who don’t mind it and those who can’t do without a physical keyboard. If you’re part of the first camp, you may be excited to hear that Acer might just be working on a notebook so thin that it uses a frameless screen and touch keyboard, according to DigiTimes.

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  • Frameless laptop screens expected soon

    Frameless laptop screens expected soon

    Posted on March 2, 2010 | No Comments
    The infinity pools of the computing industry, frameless laptop screens are expected in the second or third quarter of this year, according to DigiTimes.

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  • ViewSonic ultraportable swaps out optical drive with extended battery

    ViewSonic ultraportable swaps out optical drive with extended battery

    Posted on February 23, 2010 | No Comments
    ViewSonic’s 13.3-inch ViewBook Pro (VNB131) promises up to 8-hour battery life with the standard 6-cell battery but you can also swap out the built-in optical drive with an included 3-cell battery slice for an extra four hours of juice. That’s a nice touch for anyone who’s on the go a lot but still needs to be able to work with disc-based media from time to time.

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  • Kensington Ultra Compact Notebook Power Adapter lives up to its name

    Kensington Ultra Compact Notebook Power Adapter lives up to its name

    Posted on February 12, 2010 | No Comments
    Short Version: A tiny-but-mighty universal adapter that can power most full-sized laptops. Review: The incredible shrinking notebook adapter is a welcome trend. For a while there, portable computers kept getting thinner and lighter while still shipping with massive power bricks. And while notebook adapters will continue to get even smaller over coming years, Kensington’s off to a [...]

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  • The new MSi Classic Series CX520 and CR620 notebooks rock Core i5 or i3 CPUs

    The new MSi Classic Series CX520 and CR620 notebooks rock Core i5 or i3 CPUs

    Posted on February 3, 2010 | No Comments
    Intel's Core i5 and i3 CPUs have found a new home in MSi's latest notebook offerings. The CX520 and CR20 Classic Series combine otherwise standard specs and a 15.6-inch 16:9 screen with the powerful cores. Both seem like solid rigs although you'll likely pass over them in favor of something a bit more flashy.

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  • Sony VAIO E Series: Core i3 CPU and 15.5-inch screen starting around $800

    Sony VAIO E Series: Core i3 CPU and 15.5-inch screen starting around $800

    Posted on February 2, 2010 | No Comments
    If you’re looking for a middle-of-the-road desktop replacement without breaking the bank, you may find that Sony’s new VAIO E Series suits your needs. Starting at around $800, you get an Intel Core i3 CPU, 4GB of RAM, 500GB hard drive, HDMI out, Bluetooth, and Windows 7.

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  • Laptop Mag’s cornucopia of system ratings is really quite thorough

    Laptop Mag’s cornucopia of system ratings is really quite thorough

    Posted on January 23, 2010 | No Comments
    We all know by now that HPis the largest PC seller out there. Good for HP. But when you're shopping for your next system, it helps to know how Brand A compares to Brand X. Our friends at Laptop Magazine have done just that, and put together a series showcasing the strengths and weaknesses of this brand versus that brand. Best part: regular users—like you!—are invited to give your thoughts, which will be compiled into a sort of go-to glossary. Good idea.

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  • Sony VAIO Z Series: Core i7 CPU, four SSDs, 13.1 inches at 3.2 pounds

    Sony VAIO Z Series: Core i7 CPU, four SSDs, 13.1 inches at 3.2 pounds

    Posted on January 19, 2010 | No Comments
    Z1_CC01_BH_lifestyle_v2Carbon fiber, people. That’s the ticket right there. It’s the miracle substance that allows Sony to stuff super fast components into a 13.1-inch laptop while keeping the weight at around 3.2 pounds. And while most ultraportable notebooks favor style over substance, the impending VAIO Z Series due from Sony in March will feature an Intel Core i7 CPU, NVIDIA graphics, 1920x1080 screen resolution, and the ability to stack four solid state drives in a Raid 0 configuration. Again, all at just over three pounds.

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  • Review: Sony VAIO X Series Notebook PC

    Review: Sony VAIO X Series Notebook PC

    Posted on January 13, 2010 | No Comments
    Short Version: It’s got an Atom CPU and it starts at $1300. That being said, Sony’s X Series is one of the coolest computers I’ve ever used. Features: Intel Atom Z550 CPU at 2GHz Windows 7 Home Premium 11.1-inch LED-backlit LCD at 1366×768 resolution 64GB or 128GB solid state drive 2GB of RAM GPS, Verizon Broadband, Bluetooth, b/g/n Wi-Fi Standard and extended batteries [...]

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  • New 11.6-inch Acer Ferrari One notebook gets dual-core AMD

    New 11.6-inch Acer Ferrari One notebook gets dual-core AMD

    Posted on December 9, 2009 | No Comments
    Acer has updated its line of Ferrari-inspired notebooks with the newest Ferrari One model. This time around we're greeted with an 11.6-inch screen, dual-core AMD Athlon CPU, 4GB of RAM, and ATI HD 3200 graphics stuffed into a body that weighs less than 3.5 pounds.

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  • CrunchDeals: Gateway NV5212u for $400 (today only)

    CrunchDeals: Gateway NV5212u for $400 (today only)

    Posted on December 8, 2009 | No Comments
    Best Buy has lopped $80 off the price of the 15.6-inch Gateway NV5212u (I reviewed a similar model earlier this year), bringing it to just $399.99 for the store’s Deal of the Day.

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  • Dell Vostro V13 takes styling cues from Adamo, but not the high price tag

    Dell Vostro V13 takes styling cues from Adamo, but not the high price tag

    Posted on December 8, 2009 | No Comments
    Oh boy, take a look at this. Dell's apparently porting the whole super slim Adamo idea to its more affordable line of Vostro business machines.

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  • Review: ReTrak Universal 90W Notebook Wall Charger

    Review: ReTrak Universal 90W Notebook Wall Charger

    Posted on November 20, 2009 | No Comments
    Short Version: A universal notebook adapter with retractable cabling that extends to almost ten feet in length, comes with nine adapter tips, and features two USB charging ports. Features: 90-watt universal notebook adapter Nine adapter tips Retractable cables extend to provide 9.5-feet of total length Includes two USB charging ports MSRP of $99.99 Pros: No tangled cables Built-in USB charging ports Decent system compatibility Cons: Not [...]

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  • Gift Guide 2009: Netbooks

    Gift Guide 2009: Netbooks

    Posted on November 16, 2009 | No Comments
    Intro The Year of the Netbook. That’s 2009. You can't walk into a consumer electronics store without seeing netbooks everywhere. Actually you can't really walk into a consumer electronics store, period, since they’re closing up faster than costume shops the day after Halloween. But that's another story for another time. While traditional netbooks sales will almost certainly [...]

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  • Acer outs 18.4-inch Core i7 laptop, I shall call it GIGANTOR!

    Acer outs 18.4-inch Core i7 laptop, I shall call it GIGANTOR!

    Posted on November 3, 2009 | No Comments
    Acer’s new 18.4-inch AS8940G-6865 is a desktop replacement. And by “desktop replacement” I mean that you could attach four legs to it and use it as your desk. It’s big, is what I’m trying to say. Don’t actually attach legs to it, but I guess take with you the impression that this is a large laptop. Also, it’s powerful, so keep that in mind as well.

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