Dell

We’re not done with Dell products that look really fine and that have an interesting design. We browsed fro some other models of such designs and we were thrilled to see that there are so many models that we did not mention about….

See that there are also some art models that make your Dell gadget look really nice and you have to add $85 in order for these to look interesting. We’re talking right now about Kon Trubkovish’s design, which is called “New Day” and it can be applied on the Inspiron 15 models.



The next design is also a work of art. There’s a nice combination of shapes and different themes, together with nice colors. This design is made by Jim Drain, you add the same amount of money if you like it and it’s called “Skiiz”. We also like to mention that it can be placed on the Inspiron 15 models.

The next design is called “Spinner” and we can understand why it is called in this way. It has different colors as background: purple, yellow, white, red and blue together with black. We consider this design interesting too and we totally recommend it as long as you apply your favorite color as background.



Another model is the “Spontaneous Personal Illumination (Female)”, which resembles a brainstorming scene of a woman. It has a purple background and somewhere near her head one can observe her thoughts mixed in strong and spicy colors. On her hear one can see the Dell logo….



The sky can daily be admired on the back of your Inspiron 15’s external lid. We recommend an art design, which is named “rainbow cloud” and its name tells it all…. It’s a mixture of the light from the sky together with the clouds and the rainbows. This is a quite good looking design; it’s minimal and so deep in the same time. The background is white and the other colors used are quite pale.



Who said that black and white don’t go well together? The “stained glass” model goes great and you can see the tiniest details in this great looking model; in the middle of it you can see the Dell logo, which blends together with the details of window drawings.



We end with another black and white design. This has also as basic theme the windows, it’s called “stained glass crow” and it shows a little part of some windows. We can observe all the details and you can just see how great these blend together.

DELL STREAK

Finally DELL is going to launch its much much awaited tablet device called DELL STREAK. According to the news, Dell Streak is there next big product and everyone is very much excited about its release.
Dell Streak is a 5-inch tablet. It is a very impressive dell gadget with great design and sleek looks. It is powered by Android OS. Overall it is a device which gives u a great tablet experience and looks cool as well. The all new Dell Streak gives a great browsing experience to the user, it also brings a new way to view your photos, videos and movies into a power-packed slim and sleek tablet. Dell Streak is rich with applications, it comes with a lot of super cool application like, Adobe Flash 10.1 on Android 2.1, video chat applications and much more.
The best part of this tablet is its 5-inch HD screen which is made up of unbreakable Gorilla Glass.
Other Features and Specifications of Dell Streak are listed below:
# 5 Megapixel Camera with auto-focus and dual LED Flash.
# It comes with a front facing secondary camera for video calling.
# 3.5mm audio jack.
# It supports 3G, wi-fi and bluetooth is also available for connectivity.
# micro-SD slot with upto 32 GB expandable memory.
# Integrated Google Maps.
# Quick connectivity to social networks like Facebook and Twitter.
It is expected that this power-packed tablet will be available in UK, in June itself. The customers will be able to buy the all new Dell Streak from O2 stores. The prices will be announced by O2 before the availability. The Dell Streak is expected to hit the US market very soon this summer.
So, it is expected that it is going to be one of the best Android Tablet. Everyone is waiting anxiously to get his hands on this brand new Dell Gadget.

Asus Laptops

At the CES 2009, Asus have launched there high end multimedia notebook which is called the W90. It is a high end laptop which is ideal for gamers,  it has a killer configuration and it can compete with the likes of Alienware when it comes to gaming laptops. Asus claims that the laptop is capable of providing a 3d Mark 2006 score of 15,000 points.

The laptop is available in 17 inch or 18.4 inch model. It is based on Intel’s X38 and ICH10R chipset combo and can be used with four different Intel Core 2 Duo processors including the T9600, T9400, P8600 or P8400. It can support upto 6 GB of DDR2 RAM and 1TB of hard disk space. There is also a lot of choice when it comes to graphics card. It can support a dual-graphics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 graphics solution, or can be equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS graphics chip or the ATI Mobility HD 3850 graphics with CrossFireX technology. Other features include a 2MP webcam, WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet Lan and 5.1 channel Altec Lansing speakers. It also has 1 HDMI port, 1 E Sata port, 4 USB ports and a 8 in 1 card reader.

This can definitely become a good choice for gamers with its awesome configuration. It has been displayed at CES 2009 but it is not yet available in the market. No details about the price and availability is yet known.

Asus Tochpad

Archos has shocked gadget fans worldwide when it launched its android-powered Archos 5 Internet Tablet last week. The operating system, the sheer size of the device and the screen quality (800x480) have generated a wave of "buzz" unknown to Archos until now. The Archos 5 Internet Tablet, powered by Android, has a sleek design which is actually not so different, on the surface, than the non-Android Archos 5 PMP. As we often say: the value is in the software. With Android, Archos now has access to a stable, proven OS, and can tap into the vast amount of application of that platform to build on a foundation that will last. That sounds nice, but can the Archos 5 Internet Tablet live up to the hype?

Configuration

We have used a French version of the Android Archos 5 Tablet. This is a 32GB SSD version that would sell on the US market for about $380. There's a 8GB version that sells for $250. If you need more storage, you can find a 160GB one for $400 or a 500GB Archos 5 for $500 but the mechanical drive version adds almost 100g to the weight.

Physical design (sleek)

There's no question that the Archos 5 will attract the gadget lovers attention. As we said during our previous "hands-on", it is built with quality material and doesn't feel cheap. It has a stand in the back that allows to be placed photo-frame style on a table (or plane tray). The stand is very well integrated in the unit's body, so Kudos to Archos for the seamless integration (we know it's hard!). There are only two physical buttons (Power and Volume). Everything else is done via the touch interface. As many would expect (or hope), the audio connector is a 3.5mm jack, and the charge/sync port is a USB Micro-B port, which is commonly used in newer gadgets. We've added a photo gallery shot in decent lighting (and without hundreds of fingerprints) to show you the many physical aspects of this device. You ask yourself "does it fit in a pocket?", and the answer is: Technically, yes, it does fit in a pocket, although this is much bigger than a smartphone. Note that the hard disk version is much heavier than the flash version - by almost 100g (3.52oz).

Hardware (powerful)

The Archos 5 Internet Tablet is powered by an ARM Cortex A8 at 800Mhz. This is comparable to what's found in the iPhone 3GS (600Mhz), although the frequency is much higher. That gives you an idea of what the processing power is. On the graphics size, the Archos 5 has a more than twice the number of pixels (800x480 = 384000) to handle than the iPhone (480x320 = 153600).
I'm not going to list *all* the specifications here, you can find them on this page (in French, sorry the U.S site is still being updated), but here are the highlights:

• 800x480 color display
• MicroSD port
• Video formats supported: Mpeg4, Mpeg4 asp@l5 dvd resolution, H.264, WMV (including DRM), M-Jpeg (Qvga), Mkv, Mpeg2, VOB. Most are supported for up to 720p resolution, except motion Jpeg (vga).
• Audio formats supported: MP3 320K, WMA, WMA DRM, WMA Pro 5.1, Wav, Ogg, Flac, AAC, AC3
• Direct Audio/Video recording (with optional dock)
• USB 2.0
• FM Receiver (RDS)/Transmitter
• Digital TV (TNT) support in Europe
• Integrated speaker and microphone

Display (Shock and awe)

I prefer the black levels on the iPhone 3GS The 4.8" display (800x480 pixels) is really the star of the show (with Android). It is sharp, bright and the colors are nice. This is not an OLED screen, but there's no question that watching videos on the Archos 5 is much better than doing so on an iPod touch/iPhone, even if the black levels on an iPhone 3GS (and I guess the new iPod Touch) are "better" (see photo). That said, the screen uses a "resistive" touch technology, which has two common drawbacks: 1/the tactile sensation is not as nice (the finger sticks a little) when compared with a "capacitive" screen, as found in the iPhone. The user has to press a little harder and sliding the finger along the screen requires more force. 2/ It doesn't support multi-touch. If you've used pinch & zoom and other multi-touch gestures, you might come to miss them.
Virtual keyboard: with a bigger screen comes a better virtual keyboard experience. With the Archos 5 Android, I type with less typos than on the iPhone/iPod Touch. It is even possible to put the tablet on a table and type with two fingers, which is cool. Now, if only the screen was capacitive...
HDTV: If you connect your Archos 5 to a TV, it will display everything (including the web browser) at a 720p resolution (1280x720).

Android (is Cool)

Android feels very much like a "bigger version" of the Android found on smartphones... because it is! If you already know Android, you will feel right at home. If you don't, it is fairly intuitive and not very heard to learn. Most apps from the Android Market should rum, although the Android store is not loaded by default on the Archos 5 Internet Tablet...

Performance (fast)

Despite the 800Mhz processor, the *perceived* performance of the user interface is very close to what you can see on a phone like the HTC Magic (MyTouch 3G). Upon a finger swipe, the screen scrolls at about 30+ fps (I'm eyeballing) and the general responsiveness is lower than the iPhone 3GS.
I expect the pure processing (numbers crunching) performance to be (30%?) higher than the iPhone 3GS, although we have to keep in mind that there is no proper way to compare both, and that ultimately, it's the user experience that makes the difference.

Connectivity (Wifi-N, Tethering)

The Archos 5 *Internet* Tablet obviously requires an internet connection. Archos has chosen to use WIFI B/G/N. Note that only a few mobile devices actually use an "N" connection right now. That might come in handy when streaming HD content from a uPNP network device.
It is also possible to use your internet-enabled mobile phone as a Bluetooth modem, but it's less practical and consumes more battery life on both devices. At least, it's *possible*, and frankly, I can't myself paying another wireless subscription, even if it is for a fancy tablet. Archos has made the right choice here.

Mobile TV (Little content)

Over the air Digital TV is supported, in Europe, although there is no DVB broadcast to test in the U.S (at least that I know if, in San Francisco). Another option to watch TV is "webTV" (powered by Vtuner), a streaming TV app that connects you to TV channels worldwide. There is a fair amount of channels to choose from, but none that I would actually care about. Most of the free web videos are news broadcast or local channels with video quality ranging from "OK" to "fuzzy". The other option is to create an Archos Media Club account and download paid videos...

GPS (Average)

  Archos has demonstrated its GPS capabilities with a photo satellite view version of the map. In that mode, each map is about 2GB big and it looks quite good, although it did look more impressive on the big screen at the Paris Launch. My particular unit did not have the U.S maps, so taking it for a tour was not an option. Here's my feedback on the satellite mapping:
It looks good, and I like the demo mode, but If I'm driving, I think that I would rather have a simple 2D (or 3D) map that scrolls at 10 or 20 frames per second than having a fancy satellite photo map that scrolls very slowly.
On the other hand, the satellite photo view can be very fun in pedestrian mode, when you actually have the time to look around and figure out which building is nearby. That's a matter of preferences, but now you have my opinion.
The navigation software has tons of options, just like a personal navigation device would (list of radars, type of route, traffic... and so on...)

Web (good, but where's Flash?)

In general, Web Browsing is really good. Most of the time, there's no need to zoom or scroll into the page which is very nice. Many websites will still detect you as a "Mobile" site (CNN, Youtube...). Facebook, for example, won't let me browse the "desktop" site, while CNN won't mind.
Reading news website on the Archos 5 is simply *great* (that's my main web activity with it). Just take a look at the NYTimes or CNN and you'll understand what I mean.
Flash Support: Flash is definitely supported by the device itself, as there are Flash games... BUT there is no in-browser Flash support. That means that desktop YouTube or Hulu won't work. When going over to YouTube, we are still redirected to the mobile YouTube site and upon launching a video, the YouTube application is launched.
In the end, without in-browser Flash, we cannot say that it is a "full" web experience, even if what we have is quite good. We hope that Flash support will be added later.

Email (good, no exchange)

Configuring a Yahoo or GMail mailbox is very easy, just like it is on an Android phone. Just pop in your email address and password and the device will configure the rest for you. It is possible to add many accounts simultaneously . The HTML rendering in emails is very good and overall the email experience of Android is amplified by the size of the display.
The only downside is that Microsoft Exchange is not supported out of the box, but I know that there's support out there for it on Android... (Exchange by Touchdown has a 2.5/5 star rating... hum...)

Music (very good)

MP3 playback works very well, including over uPNP devices like the HP MediaSmart server. No problem there, if you already have a network storage device that is uPNP compliant, you will be able to stream your music. Note that it is possible to leave the player and have the music play in the background (duh!)

Video (very good)

With a 4.8" high-resolution screen like this, it would be a crime if the video playback capabilities were not great. Fortunately, Archos comes from the portable media player (PMP) world and made sure that the video experience is very good. The video quality is excellent and the device can handle 720p files without any problems.
It is best to have a 720p video file to play, but YouTube movies look great too, thanks to the sheer size of the display. At this point, only a 1080p video output and an OLED screen could make things significantly better.
The speaker sound quality is decent and the speaker placement (above the screen) is better than the iPhone's (at the bottom next to the charging port), but I would recommend headphones to get the best quality audio.
Note: I tried to connect the Archos 5 Android to PlayOn via uPNP, but it unfortunately did not work. Apparently, the video Codec used by PlayOn is not supported/recognized. PlayOn bridges Hulu, YouTube, Amazon and many other services to uPNP devices on a local network.

Photos (good)

  As you can guess, photos do look great on the Archos 5 Tablet. A simple swipe will display the next photo. I did notice that the scrolling is relatively slow (see video) when going from one photo to the next. A little more GPU muscle would really help there.

App Store (disappointing)

The AppsLib application store is just starting, but it really has a long way to go. The user experience is quite bad: the app store is *very* slow to load seemingly simple stuff like the most popular applications. Searches and updates are also painfully slow. I'm not sure what the problem is, but I guess that the back-end is a little underpowered. It can probably be improved fairly quickly. However, as a user, I feel the pain today.
Beyond the slowness, the apps are not very well sorted and hard to browse. Because Archos' app store is new, there aren't many ratings either. Not being able to browse by "highest rating" or "most popular" feels like walking into the jungle. The good news is that things should get better overtime.

No Mac Support (Argh)

Archos says on its website that the Archos 5 Android can be connected to Windows XP, Vista or Linux. If you are a Mac user the device won't mount as a USB drive (I tried on Snow Leopard). I'm not sure why that is because it should just show up like any other USB Mass Storage device on the Mac. The fact is: right now, it simply won't mount. In theory, this is fixable, so we'll update this article if that happens.

Battery life

Battery life varies dramatically depending on usage patterns, and we're still running some numbers at the moment. But we'll get back to you on that ASAP. After a full charge last night, I've been using the device for another 3 hours this morning and the battery seems to be at 60%-65%.

Accessories (many)

Archos has been very prolific when it comes to accessories for its Archos 5. The Dock is probably a very popular accessory but you can also take a look at the Helmet camcorder and the various video cables that exists for this Tablet.

Conclusion (good, but...)

Archos has done a very good job with the design of the Archos 5 Android Tablet and Android does a great job of making the platform stable and user-friendly. That said, Archos' weak point is still its own software/services. Android pretty much solves the previous issue that Archos had: its proprietary OS. Many users were complaining that their OS was not stable, so things should get much better from now on with Android. Thanks to the larger display, the virtual keyboard yields a much lower typo rate than the iPhone. The PMP functions work great and the web experience is very good - if you don't need in-browser Flash support.
I'm disappointed by the Archos App Store. It is extremely slow and at this time, I'd rather avoid going there altogether. If normal (smartphone) Android apps work, could Archos also leave the Android Market app in there? Right now, the regular Android Market place is out of reach.
The perceived responsiveness is mostly very good. The user interface is mostly snappy, but if there's a background task going on (network waiting, video buffer flush, thumbnails creation/download) things can get slow an unresponsive. Going back to the home screen while playing a video is a good example.
The Archos 5 Android Tablet is a very interesting product and I wonder if it will spark a new category of larger touch device. So far, the most successful ones are in the 3.5" category, but the larger screen makes the media experience much better - even if it makes the pocketable experience bulkier. What is the best compromise? Only time, and the market, will tell. At $250, the 8GB version seems to be a great entry price for a small Internet Tablet.

Availability (now)

The Archos has been available since Sep 16th in France and I believe that you can pre-order it in the U.S, although Archos seems to be out of stock at the moment. We covered the launch event from Paris, but review units have been shown to the press last week in NYC and SF. there are five models:

• 08GB $250 (ssd) - not listed on the U.S site.
• 16GB $300 (ssd)
• 32GB $380 (ssd)
• 160GB $400 (hdd)
• 500GB $500 (hdd)

SSD Archos 5: 143,2 x 78,8 x 10,4 mm, 182g (6.41oz)
HDD Archos 5: 143,2 x 78,8 x 20 mm, 286g (10.08oz)

Asus Eee PC T91 Touch-Screen Tablet

“A lot of times, people don’t know what they want until you show it to them.”

Steve Jobs hit the nail on the head when he said that back in 1998. He then proceeded to introduce the world to amazing devices – the iPod, the MacBooks, the iPhone.
Somewhere in the Asus headquarters, someone must have been taking note. Asus is gearing to launch its Eee PC T91 (which also comes in a bigger size as the T10H). The T91 is a state of the art netbook that is twistable, can turn into a tablet, has touch screen features, and  optionally, also comes with a TV tuner and a GPS!

That’t right, you can twist the screen around, fold it back and voila, your netbook is now a ultra-slim touch-screen tablet. Asus made a couple of interesting calls with the features it chose for this netbook. Let’s take a detailed look at the T91specs.
Intel Atom Z520 Processor - Instead of the netbook standard Atom N270 processor, the T91 comes with the Atom Z520 processor typically used in Mobile Internet Devices and known for its low power consumption.
Intel US15W chipset – More here.

1GB DDR2 memory
Windows OS – Comes installed with Windows XP, Windows 7 is optional.

Connectivity – 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11 b/g wireless (n not confirmed), Bluetooth. GPS is optional.

Storage – The T91 comes with a solid state drive with only 32GB of memory. It’s good to see the netbook uses SSD storage, and Asus compromises for the low storage by allowing users to use MMC, SD and SDHC memory cards for additional storage. It also comes with a multi-card reader slot to allow removable storage.
Glossy Screen – Comes with a 8.9’ glossy LED-backlit WSVGA screen (1,024 x 600). Asus should have opted for a matte screen with this netbook, since people will want to use the tablet feature outdoors and glossy screens are extremely unusable in sunlight.

Keyboard – The 9’ model has the standard Eee PC keyboard, while the 10’  has a the wider chiclet keyboard. Engadget has a series of photos here.
Touch-sensitive Display – The Touch-screen has been getting a lot of criticisms.  Windows XP is known for not being touch optimized, and to woo naysayers, Asus has announced that the T91 is equipped with a “touch-optimized software suite.” Given that this is the first generation version, I’d expect the software to have some glitches.
Reviewers had a chance to play with the Asus “Doorways” interface back in February, and Asus has been working on improving it for release. With the netbook being launched in the next two months, we should hear about the software improvements shortly.
You can access the touch-screen with your fingers or the attached stylus. But since the T91 comes with a glossy screen which is very susceptible to finger prints, you should probably stick to the stylus. The T91 doesn’t support multi-touch, unlike the Asus N20 netbook which does. I’m not sure why the T91 is missing out.
Battery – The T91 comes with a built in battery and Asus claims it runs for 5 hours. Used with all the lights on in Tablet mode, critics say that it probably lasts for only 3-4 hours. Critics are also unhappy and confused as to why Asus opted for a non-removable battery.
Weight – the 9’ weights a spectacularly low 2 pounds, with the battery! It’s also extremely thin with a depth of only 1.1 inches.
Webcam (unconfirmed resolution)
Color/Finish – The T91 currently comes in a sexy white finish, and will soon come in Black, Pink, Champagne and Navy.

Optional TV Tuner and GPS – Asus is really thinking for the future with these features. The TV tuner should enable the T91 to function as a great portable HTPC, and the GPS-tablet combination will make it the ultimate travel netbook. (Think walking tours in Sagrara Familia, Barcelona or, you know, the Alcatraz, California).
Another feature that deserves a shout out is the very well designed power button. The button is a sliding switch, so you don’t have to worry about accidently pushing the button when using the T91 as a tablet. There is also a touch-sensitive toggle button, allowing you switch off the touch feature – making it perfect for watching movies.
The T91 is scheduled to launch sometime late May or early June in England for around £449 or $700.  As much as I love this netbook and want to own it, I’d caution against buying it right when it comes out. Wait until there are more reviews available, and if there is news about a second generation model. Asus has been working on the T91 since October 2008 when rumors first surfaced, but it’s still a very new piece of technology and *may* need a lot of improvements.
More: Here’s a video that shows off the touch-screen interface –
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Dell Studio One 19 multi-touch all-in-one desktop PC

Dell has launched its new multi-touch all-in-one desktop PC, the stunning Dell Studio One 19, in India.

Dell Studio One 19 desktop PC with multi-touch screen functionality

The Dell Studio One 19 PC that will be available from mid-June 2009, will be priced at Rs. 49,900.
The Dell Studio One 19 PC has a multi-touch 18.5-inch LCD screen display, that offers 16:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1366×768 pixels.
The multi-touch screen feature of the Dell Studio One 19 PC allows users to edit photos, browese the net, create slideshows and so on.
Dell Studio One 19′s multi-touch functionality has got favorable reviews. The Desktop PC is said to support two-finger multi-touch to rotate zoom in on pictures, and even leave notes for family members using a sticky-note feature.

Photo: Dell Studio One 19 desktop PC

An interesting feature of the Studio One is its FastAccess facial recognition software, that allows users to log on by looking into the web cam.
The Dell Studio One 19 PC, based on Nvidia MCP 7A chipset, provides 4 CPU options, and can house up to an Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33GHz) processor.
It can be run on Microsoft Vista Home Basic or Premium.
Other features of the Dell Studio One 19 PC include 4GB DDR2 800MHz in dual channel memory, 750GB hard disk, a built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam, and, Blu-ray player.
The Dell Studio One 19 offers users a choice between Nvidia GeForce 9400 and GeForce 9200 integrated graphics.
The PC comes with audio-stereo speakers, optional wireless keyboard and mouse, and optional integrated WiFi.
The Dell Studio One 19 has a load-in optical drive slot, 7-in-1 media card reader, and 6 USB ports.
Other features include integrated Audio-Stereo speakers and optional Internal Wireless-N networking feature.
Dell’s Studio One 19 is available in solid pure white or tuscan red, navy blue, charcoal, and powder pink colours.
The all-in-one multitouch PC was first launched in Japan, in March 2009.

IQ775 Touchscreen PC

Top computer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard has launched its IQ775 TouchSmart Desktop PC that sports 2GB of RAM, an 1.9GHz AMD Turion Dual-Core TL-58 processor, and NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 with 256 MB of video memory. The system also features and NTSC television tuner, a 500 GB SATA drive, a supermulti DVD burner with Lightscribe technology, 100-BaseT Ethernet, a front-panel 8-in-1 media card reader, 2 USB 2.0 ports, a four-pin IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless networking, S-Video and co-ax video input, and support for 5.1 surround sound. What make this PC cool is its 19 inch LCD touchsceen display. The HP IQ775 will be released in the US, Canada, Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand for $1,599.

HP TouchSmart IQ800

HP is in the news today due to the company sacking 24600 staff as part of its integration of Electronic Data Systems. Though it is a tad gloomy over in the HR department, HP came up tops introducing the latest touch screen PC, HP TouchSmart IQ800. The PC has 1920 x 1200 touchscreen, a built-in slot-load Blu-ray player, a TV tuner with remote, integrated webcam, Bluetooth, wall mountable, HP Pocket Media drive bay, and an ambient light to illuminate your keyboard.
The HP TouchSmart IQ804 starts at $1,899 and will be available on September 21, while the HP TouchSmart IQ816 PC starts at $2,099 and it will be available on October 12.

Linux is the future for budget laptops

Acer puts its Aspire One faith in Linux... but will still release an XP version too. Image: Acer.

While various ultra-portable laptop manufacturers busy themselves with making their products ever more appealing through the pre-installed availability of Microsoft’s hugely popular Windows XP operating system, Acer has broken from the pack by claiming that open-source alternative Linux is the way forward for low-cost computing.
According to a report published by industry magazine PC World, an upper-tier Acer executive has said that the Linux platform could well play a pivotal role in the evolution of the budget computer market, and that Taiwan-based Acer Inc. is looking to nurture an open-source community around its line of value laptops.
“We really need to continue our journey on Linux,” outlined Jim Wong, senior corporate vice president at Acer, the world’s third biggest computer manufacturer. “We can develop it more and we will try to develop alliances with more partners. Linux is a lonely word. We need to try to create a community.”
Wong’s comments come after Acer launched its Aspire One at last week’s Computex trade show in Taipei. The $399-$499 USD ultra-portable laptop is the company’s very first entrant into the low-cost market and is being positioned to appeal to those consumers looking to secure a budget priced computer that attends to wireless Web and processing needs while boasting extreme portability.
Weighing in at less than a kilo, armed with an 8.9-inch LCD display screen and bolstered by Intel Corp’s latest mobile Atom processing technology and 8GB-80GB hard drive options, the Aspire One extends Acer’s open-source vision by offering users super-quick start up times via the laptop’s Linpus Linux Lite operating system.
Acer’s apparent focus on Linux flies in the face of recent ultra-portable laptop scrambling that has resulted in the likes of ASUSTek and Micro Star International (MSI) revealing Windows XP versions of their respective Linux-based Eee PC and Wind mini-laptop computers.
However, not to be unduly isolated from shifting market trend, Acer is also likely to hedge its operation system bets this coming July, when it is expected to confirm an XP model of the new Aspire One.
That being said, Mr. Wong would appear to believe in encouraging users to adopt Linux rather than XP, noting that Acer’s "main message to users is about Linux because the experience is more real, it is more vivid."

IBM's security laptop

If you guys wish to see the future of IBM laptops, then perhaps you’ll have to go to the core of their working station. But it wouldn’t be less than befitting, if I put you head on with a novel concept, which will definitely force us to have a second look. At times, the maker himself is unsure of what form his own creation may take. And when that happens, the company that the designer intends to endorse is itself caught unaware too. Looks like something similar happened here, where IBM seems to have the least idea regarding this concept. This unique creation from Nicolas Lehotzky has a sublime look with the main emphasis on safety. The concept notebook houses hidden USB ports and also features a knob integrated with security features.
What’s innovative:
The integrated security knob on the notebook’s frame is fingerprint activated, which allows the laptop to respond only to the owner’s touch, working as a physical lock. The laptop has a built-in paper shredder too. The hidden USB ports prevent it from any unwanted data downloads. The concept is designed in a way to explore solutions for future products.

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The outstanding design along with the security aspect is the main trait that puts the IBM security laptop in a niche of its own. But there are better products available on the market today that boast of even stiffer security features; therefore in our opinion this laptop concept isn’t one that IBM should be really pleased with.
Designer:
Nicolas Lehotzky is an innovative designer, with a stable frame of thought. In his view, every feature of a product needs to be well detailed and justified with respect to functions, aesthetics and involved human factors.

Samsung's Latest Laptop

New Samsung phone can QX310 butt packs a 13.3-inch LCD display, 3D SRS Premium Sound, 802.11 b / g / n WiFi, a 4-in-1 memory card reader, Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI output , and a 6-cell 5500mAh battery that provides up to 7 hours of run time. It has an aluminum case and a scratch resistant touchpad button without multi-gesture.

The new Samsung laptop QX310 price € 1,199. In addition to Samsung portable media QX410 higher, Samsung also introduced another series QX that the smallest model, called QX310 Samsung. The new laptop will debut on the European market next month. It is designed for mobile professionals who require performance and functionality, and to keep the aesthetics.
The QX310 Samsung has a 2.53 GHz processor Intel Core i5-460 M, 4 GB of memory, an Nvidia GeForce 310M graphics card with 512 MB of memory and a 320GB hard drive with Windows 7 Professional preinstalled .

Apple iPod Touch music player

Apple announced a new Apple iPod touch music player, full of incredible new features, including a screen volleyball beautiful Apple face video calls time, HD video recording, A4 chip Apple 3-axis gyroscope, IOS 4.1 and Game Center - all combined in the thinnest and lightest Apple iPod touch ever. Apple's new iPod touch 40 hours of music playback and seven hours of video playback on a single battery charge. New Player Apple iPod Touch comes with IOS 4.1, the latest mobile operating system the most advanced. IOS 4.1 provides new features like video calls, multi-threaded, records, Game Center.

HP Designjet 3D Printers

HP launches in Europe market its Designjet 3D printers, including the CQ656A and the Color 3D CQ655A models. These 3D printers are designed to make 3D models to fit, form and functional testing, using ABS platic.
These Designjet printers require water inlet and outlet for HP Designket 3D removal system. They have Ethernet LAN connectivity. The price is GBP 11,050 for CQ656A  and GBP 14,260 for CQ655A.

Lenovo IdeaPad B310 Desktop PC

The Lenovo IdeaPad B310 all-in-one desktop computer comes with Lenovo software that NaturalTouch manage without tactile keyboard and mouse. It also has a wireless keyboard via Bluetooth. Lenovo IdeaPad cost of B310 is from 31,000 rubles.

Lenovo IdeaPad IOA office is B310 boasts an Intel Core i3/i5 up to 4 GB of DDR3 memory, up to 1TB of HDD, USB and FireWire connection, a webcam, DVD player, card reader , Wi-Fi 802.11n, and optional TV tuner.
The Lenovo IdeaPad B310 has the Lenovo Rescue System ensures the recovery of operating system and virus check. He also Lenovo dynamics of brightness that automatically adjusts the backlight brightness according to ambient lighting. Lenovo distance eye is alert users when too close to the screen.
The Chinese company, Lenovo has announced the release of its all-in-one office for the Russian market, called the Lenovo IdeaPad B310. The office is a screen sports 21.5-inch touch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (HD) and support for multitouch.

Sony VPL-FW300L

Sony announced the two new LCD projectors, the 7000 lumens VPL-FW300L and the 6000 lumens VPL-FH300L.
The Sony VPL-FW300L features a resolution of 1366×800 while the VPL-FH300L supports up to 2048×1080. They both feature “Sony’s BrightEra imaging technology, which is based on an inorganic substrate and alignment layer to produce a stronger bonding of molecules. This makes the panel more resistant to damage from UV energy while allowing for an increased aperture ratio”.
Both projectors will be available in the coming January, VPL-FW300L is priced at $27000 and VPL-FH300L priced at $40000.

Both models use dual 275W lamps to essentially eliminate the risk of a blackout in the event of lamp failure. Their opposing design configuration allows for projector tilting for mirror or other uses. The lamps have an expected life of 1500 (high) or 2500 (standard) hours. This use of low wattage lamps saves energy and running costs, which in turn helps the projector run cooler and quieter when compared with other offerings.

Nokia Z500, Latest Nokia Cell Phone on 2010

Nokia Z500, Latest Nokia 2010. News about the newest gadgets this time is rumored to hit Nokia is developing a code Nokia Z500. However this is still undoubtedly true, but that alone is closely related to the analyst mentions Foxconn screen to be used for the tablets have size 7 inches and 9 inches, even already have 100 units of samples to be tested.
In addition Nokia Z500 even reportedly already powered by an ARM processor and OS-based MeeGo, OS combination of the Nokia Maemo and Moblin Intel. Still little information on the Nokia Z500 this, but if true this would certainly be a long-awaited device, let alone Nokia has long produced no tablets and will provide their own color in the tablet market later. Just wait further news.

Latest Gadgets 2011

Looking for something more than an alarm clock for iPod or iPhone? There was a time when "join the club" would've come natural after the above question, but since the release of the new iHome iP41 rotating alarm clock for iPod or iPhone everything has changed. Dock your iPod or iPhone and listen to the sound of your favorite music (reproduced by the Reson 8 incorporated speaker technology and deep bass).

You can now make to a choice of music or videos on your iPod or iPhone. It's much easier to watch videos in landscape mode on your gadget by simply rotating the iHome iP41. This is one of the latest gadgets for i-products. How is in real life the sound system? Well not so good. You can find a better sound system for the same price. The design quality is excellent, while the remote control is a great treat (features a snooze button). The dock is bright, easy to read, and contrary to popular belief can be dimmed or even turned off when you hit the snooze / dimmer button.



A great feature is the backup battery, so if you are familiar with power blackouts, you won't lose any of your clock or alarm settings. Special features that should be reminded for the iHome iP41 rotating alarm clock are: innovative design, Reson 8 speaker technology, universal dock (charges your gadget while it plays), EXB sound circuitry for extra bass power, DST switch for fast changes at start and end of daylight saving time and the line in jack to listen to other devices. If you are interested in buying this product you should know that the remote is sold separately.



When you change the mode view (from upright to one side) the LCD clock display also shifts. The iHome iP41 is compatible with iPod Touch, iPod Nano and iPhone (careful with the first generation because the unit's dock inserts are from the 3G form). The dimensions of this device are incredible. With a length of 16 cm, wide of 16.4 cm and deep of 8.5 cm the iHome iP41 weights little as 0.68 kg. Besides iHome iP41 rotating alarm clock the box also contains AC adapter, iPod Nano or iPhone support cradles and dock inserts to fit iPhone and specific iPod models.This is one of the cool latest gadgets designed for iPhone and iPod.

Overall this is a good product with an acceptable price ($80). If you are looking not just for an alarm clock then iHome iP41 could represent a captivating choice by three important reasons: watch videos on iPod or iPhone, wake and sleep to iPod and iPhone, charge and play your iPod or iPhone.

Latest Power Gamer HAF 91B and Fire 585 AMD Dragon Desktop

iBuyPower releases two new gaming desktop PCs based on AMD’sDragon platform. AMD’s Dragon combines AMD Phenom II processors, AMD 790GX chipsets and ATI Radeon HD 4870 graphics cards to offer “The Ultimate Visual Experience”.

iBuyPower Gamer HAF 91B is powered by an AMD Phenom II X4 920Processor, 4GB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB video card and 500GB hard drive. The Gamer Fire 585 gets an AMD Phenom II X4 940 processor, 4GB of memory, 2GB ATI Radeon HD 4870X2 video card and 750GB hard drive.

The Gamer HAF 91B is priced at $999 and the Gamer Fire 585 costs $1439.
Gamer HAF 91B

• AMD Phenom™ II X4 920 Processor
• AMD 790GX Crossfire Chipset Motherboard
• GENUINE Windows Vista Home Premium
• Coolermaster HAF 932 Gaming Case
• 4GB DDR2-800 Memory
• 500GB SATA II 7200RPM Hard Drive
• ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB Video
• LG 20x Double Layer DVD±RW Drive
• LG 16x DVD-ROM Drive
• 550W Power Supply

Gamer Fire 585

• AMD Phenom II X4 940 Processor
• AMD 790GX Crossfire Chipset Motherboard
• GENUINE Windows Vista Home Premium
• Certified CPU Liquid Cooling System – Overclocking Proof
• NZXT Guardian 921 Gaming Case
• 4GB DDR2-800 Memory
• 750GB SATA II 7200RPM Hard Drive
• ATI Radeon HD 4870X2 2GB Video
• LG GGC-H20L BLU-RAY Reader Drive
• LG 16x DVD-ROM Drive
• 800W Power Supply

Latest Power intros two GeForce 3D Vision-equipped Desktops

iBuyPower introduces two new gaming desktop PCs, the Gamer Fire 640 and Gamer Paladin F830 both equipped with GeForce 3D Vision. Both of them come with a 22-inch Samsung 2233RZ LCD and NVIDIA’s GeForce 3D Vision system.

The Gamer Fire 640 is powered by an AMD Phenom II X3 720 processor, 4GB of RAM, a GeForce 9800GTX graphics with 512MB RAM, and 500GB hard drive. The Gamer Paladin F830, instead, gets an IntelCore i7 920 processor, 6GB of RAM, a 896MB  NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 Core graphics and 750GB hard drive. The former has a 20X DVD SuperMulti burner while the latter has a Blu-ray/HD-DVD/DVD burner.

iBuyPower’s Fire 640 and Paladin F830 are priced at $1349 and $1999 respectively.

New Acer 5735Z-423G Laptop Review

Acer 5735Z-423G Overview

Acer 5735Z-423G laptop is perfect for those looking for a bargain machine which can satisfy their entertainment and computing needs without breaking the wallets. Acer 5735Z-423G adds value to your busy life as it comes with a stunning large size screen, chic glossy body and a powerful processor.

Graphics Performance

Acer 5735Z-423G laptop offers plenty of features and when it comes to graphics tasks, it has the Intel GL40 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics that facilitates production of quality pictures with increased sharpness and clarity. In fact, it allows the system to enhance the visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays. There is also an on board Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M card that provides reasonable power for running games and other multimedia applications.

Processor Performance

The budget-level Intel Pentium 2 GHz T4200 processor with Dual Core technology provides enough power to run your day-to-day programs smoothly and without consuming too much battery power. Backed by a whopping 3GB DDR2 RAM and 1MB L2 cache memory, Windows Vista Home works extremely well and enables you to perform computing and entertainment tasks easily and efficiently.

Display Screen & Audio Features

Acer 5735Z-423G offers a 15.6-inches Widescreen display with screen resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Being the Acer CrystalBrite LCD screen, it has a 16:9 display ratio, which is ideal for watching videos and performing other media tasks. There are two built-in Acer 3D sonic speakers with hi-def audio support for producing a cinema-like sound at home or on the go.

Internet Connectivity & Mobility

When it comes to wire connectivity, Acer 5735Z-423G has 3 USB ports for connecting other peripherals like a camcoder, mobile phone, MP3 player or any other laptop for quick data sharing and transfer purpose. In addition to the USB port, it also features a 5-in-1 card reader, Express card/54 slot, 160GB hard disk and an 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer optical drive for running CDs and DVDs.

For wireless connectivity, you can use the Wi-Fi technology, which can connect Acer 5735Z to any other wireless enabled network for smooth internet surfing, checking emails and downloading.

Final Words

Acer 5735Z-423G is a great mid-range laptop that has all the essentials normally found in high-end expensive laptops. If you have a tight budget but still you want a brand with super specs, then look no further and buy this machine without any second thought!

Currently Dealgiant has limited free Acer 5735Z-423G Laptop offers from a trusted UK supplier when you subscribe to a mobile broadband deal.

New HP Pavilion dv2600 Notebook PC - First Look

Functionally, there is little to differentiate the HP Pavilion dv2600 from the older dv2500 mode. Both are portable entertainment machines with a nice array of touch-sensitive multimedia controls and compatibility with the xb3000 expansion base. Digging a little deeper into the specification sheets, however, will uncover that the dv2600 uses the new range of Intel's T7000 series Core 2 Duo chip and that the memory can be upgraded to a maximum of 4GB (the dv2500 can accept only 2GB). There is even an option for a large 250GB harddisk in selected models.

But let's face it. The reason people will choose the dv2600 over the older dv2500 model is not because of this marginal improvement in specs. The key selling point is the HP Verve Imprint on the top cover. Unlike Dell and Sony which offer a range of colors for their new consumer line, HP has gone down another road by offering unique print impressions on the top cover.

Pros

When the Pavilion dv2000 series was launched over a year ago, it made in impression with its unique HP Imprint cover, curvy body and backlit touch-sensitive buttons. All these are still present in the HP dv2600, but the top lid has been redesigned with a limited-edition Verve imprint which adds brownie points to its aesthetic value.

Looks aside, the Pavilion dv2600 has the performance needed to deliver quality entertainment. It's Core 2 Duo processor and discrete Nvidia graphics card allows high-definition content to be rendered with ease. There is even a mini remote control for use when the unit is at a distance. The Altec Lansing speakers give better audio output than most other thin-and-light units, though there are two headphone jacks (one of which is S/PDIF-compatible) for hooking up to external horns.

For those where video conferencing is a way of life, the built-in Webcam will certainly come in handy. The dv2600 includes almost all standard connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet ports, making it suitable for normal everyday computing tasks.

Cons

Though we like the design, we have a problem with its size. At almost 40mm thick with a weight of 2.4kg, the dv2600 almost rivals some midsize machines when it comes to heft. The MacBook Pro, despite its larger 15.4-inch screen, is slimmer and almost as light as the 14.1-inch Pavilion.

With LCD TV becoming more prevalent, one of the key features for a serious entertainment notebook is the inclusion of a DVI or HDMI port. Though the dv2500 offers HDMI as an option (replacing one of the USB ports), the dv2600 is out of luck.

Bottomline

If you do not believe that personalization is a simple matter of colors, then the limited edition Verve imprint on the HP dv2600 might make the difference. Though it is a competent entertainment portable, the lack of a HDMI connection may be a deal breaker for some