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The UMPC market is getting another boost with the introduction of the seven inch UMPC the SK3, this is a nice machine and unusually comes with a keyboard too, and some people like still like to use them! This device is set to go on sale in Japan on the 26^th June and will using the Windows XP SP3 operating system.

Features

7-inch touch screen display with 1024 x 600 resolution

1.3 GHz Menlow platform

1 GB RAM

60 GB hard drive

GPS

Dual camera

SD card slot

PCI Express card slot

VGA-out

LAN connection

Wi-Fi module

Support Windows 7 OS

Priced at around $700 to $800

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This is a cross between an all in one desk top computer and mini laptop, in fact with the handle down this computer can service as both, which is cool if that is what you want. The problem that faces the manufacturers is space, there is as little space inside an all in one desk top as there is in a mini laptop and so we are finding that firms like Shuttle are bringing basic versions of this type of computer.

Specs:

FORM FACTOR All IN ONE PC

PROCESSOR Intel Atom 330 CPU

CPU on board

CHIPSET Intel 945GC + ICH7

MEMORY DDR II 1GB (support up to 2GB)

VGA Intel GMA 950 256bit 3D engine with a powerful 400MHz core and DirectX 9 3D hardware acceleration

Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 3.0 supports up to 224MB of Video memory

AUDIO Realtek ALC662 5.1 Channel High Definition audio

2W x 2 Stereo speakers

ETHERNET RTL8111C

IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T specification compliant

10MB/s,100MB/s,1GB/s

Support Wake-On-LAN function

STORAGE INTERFACE 160G SATAII 5400rpm (support up to 600GB)

BACK PANEL D-sub port x 1

Kensington lock

DIMENSIONS 391.3x 327 x 36(mm)

POWER 65W Power Adapter

Input: 100- 240V AC

ACCESSORIES Quick Guide x 1

Driver CD x 1

65W Power Adapter x 1

Power cord x 1

LCD Panel 15.6″ 16:9 Wide Panel, 1366 x 768 pixels

Touch screen Single touch

Web Cam 1.3M Pixel

Mic Electret Condenser Microphone

Left Side Power-on button

Stylus pen

USB port x 2

LCD buttons

DC-input for power supply

Right Side 4 in 1 Card reader

USB port x 3

Audio Line-in

Audio Line-out

Microphone input

Gigabit LAN port

Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Card Reader 4 in 1 Card Reader(support SD/MMC/MS/XD)

Software Shuttle ezCam

Norton Internet Security 2009

Net Weight 3.6kg

Priced at $499

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Laptops, notebooks and netbooks are brilliant for people who are not required to sit at a desk 24/7, but there are occasions when the small displays are just not good enough. This is especially true when the user wants to view video or play games.

Maybe this is why manufacturers such as LG are working on monitors that can easily be connected to the laptop to offer a larger display when the user is at their desk. This is the 18.5″ monitor on display at the World IT Show 2009 in Korea, it features a 30,000:1 contrast ratio and a 5ms response speed.

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This is the new Dell Vostro laptop caught on camera and leaked onto the internet. It is a twelve inch model that is going to be focussing on the business user. Unfortunately, the details as expected are pretty scarce on the ground at the moment, but we can expect to be getting more details as and when they become available.

Features:

Dell’s upcoming 12-inch Vostro notebook

Designed on an Intel platform

Equipped with a Core 2 Duo T6750 processor

Running at 2.1 GHz

4 GB of RAM memory

A 320 GB hard drive

SD card slot

Express Card slot

Fingerprint reader

This model comes a crimson red design, although you can expect the full colour option

No mention of prices yet

Source [Softpedia]

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Sometimes it nice to pick up a glossy magazine especially if it is full of information and offers related to laptops and computers, but buying these magazines can work out quite expensive if they are bought separately. However, subscribing for the year can work out pretty good, with each copy costing around $1.

Features:

Laptop provides the insight into what to buy and how to use it

Notebook computers, cell phones, PDAs, portable printers, MP3 players, and portable projectors, are just some of the hardware reviewed in every issue

Whether for an occasional business trip or for those, whose life is spent travelling, Laptop is an invaluable tool to help you work and communicate efficiently and effectively while on the road.

Priced at $12.97

Source [Amazon]

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The “For Dummies” series is brilliant, there are plenty of subjects to choose from, but on this occasion, the subject is Laptops and so within it there is plenty of information for the new user who is completely familiar with everything that these machines can do.

Below is just a few points on the type of content contained within:

Navigate all your laptop-s components

Use keyboard shortcuts and a mouse

Organize and manage files and accounts

Print files and add your laptop to a network

Properly equip your laptop carrying case with tools and resources

Manage the power supply

Add software tools to synchronize and update files between a laptop, a PDA, and a desktop or office server

Priced at $13.46

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Samsung are launching a special edition version of the NC10 with a feature on the lid that has also been signed by the designer, so far it has only been seen in France. However, that does not mean that it is not going turn up in other countries and hopefully that will be sooner, rather than later.

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

Intel Atom processor

10.2″ widescreen display is optimised to deliver a seamless visual experience

Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Home

Normal-size, notebook PC style keyboard, for easy typing

Integrated 1.3 mega pixel digital motion camera

Technical Details

Main Specifications

Product Description: Samsung NC10 Atom N270 1.6 GHz – 10.2″ TFT

Dimensions (WxDxH): 26.1 cm x 18.6 cm x 3 cm

Weight: 1.3 kg

Localisation: United Kingdom

System Type: Notebook

Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial

Processor: Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz

Cache Memory: 512 KB – L2 Cache

RAM: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM – 667 MHz ( 1 x 1 GB )

Card Reader: 3 in 1

Hard Drive: 160 GB – Serial ATA-150

Display: 10.2″ TFT 1024 x 640 ( WSVGA )

Graphics Controller: Intel GMA 950 – 128 MB

Memory Allocation Technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0

Audio Output: Sound card

Networking: Network adapter – Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR

Notebook Camera: Integrated – 1.3 Megapixel

Input Device: Keyboard, touchpad

Battery: Lithium Ion

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty

Extended Specifications

General

Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial

Colour: Black

Depth: 18.6 cm

Height: 3 cm

Localisation: United Kingdom

System Type: Notebook

Weight: 1.3 kg

Width: 26.1 cm

Audio

Audio Input: Microphone

Audio Output: Sound card

Compliant Standards: High Definition Audio

Battery

Installed Qty: 1

Technology: 6-cell Lithium Ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size: 512 KB

Type: L2 Cache

Card Reader

Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Memory Card

Display

Display Type: 10.2″ TFT

Features: SuperBright, LED-backlit

Max Resolution: 1024 x 640 ( WSVGA )

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots Total (Free): Memory

Interfaces: 1 x headphones – output – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm В¦ 1 x display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) В¦ 1 x microphone – input – mini-phone 3.5mm В¦ 1 x network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45 В¦ 3 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 PIN USB Type A

Input Device(s)

Type: Keyboard, touchpad

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support Details: Limited warranty – 1 year

Service & Support: 1 year warranty

Networking

Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0

Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR

Networking: Network adapter

Operating System / Software

OS Provided: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Software: McAfee VirusScan, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Samsung Update Plus, Magic Doctor, Samsung Easy Battery Manager, Samsung Easy Display Manager, Samsung Easy Speed Up Manager, Samsung Recovery Solution III

Processor

Chipset Type: Mobile Intel 945GSE Express

Data Bus Speed: 533 MHz

Processor: Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz

RAM

Installed Size: 1 GB

Technology: DDR2 SDRAM – 667 MHz

Storage

Hard Drive: 160 GB – Serial ATA-150

Storage Controller (2nd)

Type: Serial ATA

Video

Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0

Video Memory: 128 MB

Miscellaneous

Features: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), system password

Included Accessories: Carrying case

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The HP Mini 5101 is the replacement model of the HP Mini 2140; the 5101 will be launched towards the end of July. There appears to be some restyling from the HP 2133 Mini Note of which there are some comparisons to be made and it comes with 95% full size keyboard.

The differences:

It will be available with either an 80GB or 128GB solid state disk or a 7200-rpm 160GB, 250GB, or 320GB hard drive

The netbook features a sturdy brushed metal aluminium lid and a magnesium alloy base.

There is a 2.0MP webcam instead of the standard 0.3 or 1.3MP camera

A choice of a 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel glossy display or a higher resolution 10.1 inch 1366 x 768 pixel display.

Like the HP Mini 2140, the Mini 5101 will include an accelerometer, which shuts off the hard drive in the event of a fall, a spill-resistant keyboard, and HP’s durakey finish on the keyboard.

Includes 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and an optional Gobi EV-DO/HSPA module.

Comes with Windows XP Home, XP Pro, Vista Home Basic, Vista Business, or SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11.

Priced at $449

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UPDATE: Toshiba Mini NB205 now available on Amazon for $348.98!!!

Across the US retailers are filling their shelve with the latest offering from Toshiba, there are two models available with the cheapest version starting at a reasonable $349, this one is only available in black though, has no Bluetooth either. However, the next model does and comes in a choice of five colours, black, white, pink, blue and brown.

Quick Specs

Processor IntelВ® Atomв„ў Processor N280

Operating System Genuine WindowsВ® XP Home Edition (SP3)

Memory 1GB DDR2 533MHz memory

Display Size 10.1″ widescreen

Display Type WSVGA TruBriteВ® Backlit LED

Display Resolution 1024Г—600

Graphics Engine IntelВ® Graphics Media Accelerator GMA950

Graphics Memory 64MB-251MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory

Hard Drive 160GB HDD (5400rpm)

Secondary Hard Drive Size None Available

Optical Drive Sold Separately: Toshiba USB Portable DVD SuperMulti Drive

Webcam Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel

Wireless AtherosВ® Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)

Inputs and Controls 85 key US keyboard, TouchPadв„ў pointing device

Battery Li-Ion (5800mAh)

Battery Life Up to 9.08 hours

Weight Starting at 2.93 lbs.

Standard Limited Warranty 1-Yr Parts and Labour, 1-Year Battery

Prices start at $349.99

Source [Eee PC]

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For many computer buyers the words Sony and Vaio have often meant big bucks too, but this recent offering for Sony has all of the benefits of a top quality computer maker, but with a surprising price tag. The Sony Vaio 15″ with Blu-ray is coming in with a price tag around $800! Now that is not bad at all.

Specification:

Intel Core 2 Duo processor

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 graphics card

15.5″ widescreen HD display (1,366 x 768 resolution)

4 GB RAM

400 GB hard drive

1.3 MP webcam

Blu-ray drive

802.11a/b/g/n wireless

Bluetooth

HDMI

3 x USB ports and ExpressCard, SD card and Memory Stick PROTM slots

Windows Vista

Priced at at $800.

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