PeeWee Tablet PC for Kids Launches

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Kids in the US can get their hands on a new tablet computer that is basically a netbook aimed at kids from 3 to 10 years old. The PeeWee weighs 3 pounds and is ruggedized to survive drops and spills.

The machine uses an Intel Atom processor, features a rotating screen with a stylus, and a Walt Disney Windows XP Home Theme. The tablet also features a 1.3MP webcam. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:01:19 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Dell Unveils Studio XPS 435 Desktop

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Dell has unveiled a new desktop computer for UK users called the Studio XPS 435. The machine has a new design and expandability options says Dell and an outstanding price for the system.

The machine features Intel Core i7 CPUs with Intel Turbo Boost Technology. The machine can be optioned with up to 24GB of DDR3 RAM, ATI HD 4870 graphics and a 475W PSU. Read more

Posted on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:50:29 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

HP Announces DV3 Notebook

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

HP has announced the launch of a new notebook called the DV3. The machine has a 13.3-inch screen that is backlit by LEDs and offers graphics via NVIDIA G105M GPU. The machine is slightly larger than the DV2 that was announced not so long ago.

Other features of the machine include and Intel processor, presumably the Core 2 Duo processor, DVD or Blu-ray drive, memory card reader and more. Read more

Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:46:09 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

External Battery and Charger for MacBook Air

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

QuickerTek have announced an exclusive extended life battery for all models of the Apple MacBook Air.

Users gain six to ten hours of additional battery power, on top of the standard built in battery. Read more

Posted on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT | by Richard Hurst

Packard Bell Launches New Netbooks

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Packard Bell has revamped its dot netbook line with a couple of new models including the Dot S and Dot M machines. The Dot S is a 10.1-inch netbook and the Dot M is a larger 11.6-inch machine.

The Dot S has a 1.33GHz Atom Z520 CPU and the Dot M has a 1.6GHz M270. Other hardware is the same with 1GB of RAM and a 160GB HDD along with optional 3G, Dolby sound, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Read more

Posted on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:43:57 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Nokia Laptop May be Getting Closer

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Rumors have been going around for a while now that had Nokia looking to enter into the laptop business with its own netbook. Reports are now coming in that claim a Taiwanese PC maker is in talks with Nokia to possibly build the notebook.

The builder is named as Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS). Nokia's CEO said back in February that the company was actively looking into entering the notebook business. Read more

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:50:13 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Microsoft Office 2003 Support coming to an End

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Microsoft will be stopping support for it's Office 2003 products on April 14th, the same day as it starts the retirement process for Windows XP. Read more

Posted on Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT | by Richard Hurst

Greenpeace Says Dell, HP, and Lenovo are Toxic

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Greenpeace has launched its latest version of the Greener Guide to Electronics. The organization has slammed Dell, HP, and Lenovo for going back on a promise that they would be using less toxic chemicals in their computers.

The computer makers had told Greenpeace that they would eliminate PVC and BFRs from their products by the end of last year. All three firms said that they don't expect to hit those goals. Read more

Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:40:55 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Orange and Apple Looking to Subsidize MacBooks

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Orange and Apple are apparently getting ready to sign a deal that would allow Orange to sell subsidized Apple MacBooks to its customers. The agreement could be in place and the machines on store shelves as early as this summer.

That would mean that if the much rumored Apple netbook debuts orange would be offering it in subsidy as well. Orange has been subsidizing other notebooks and netbooks for a while. Read more

Posted on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:38:53 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

UK Businesses Losing Money on PCs running Overnight

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

According to a new reports UK businesses are losing £300 million powering computers overnight each year. The study was conducted by a firm called 1E and found that nearly a third of UK employees leave their computers on all the time.

Each of the computers left running overnight rack up about £17 in electrical costs each year. However, data suggests that as much as 70% of workers leave their PCs on. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:10:58 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Asus Folding Laptop coming in October

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

At CES 2009 Asus was showing off its folding laptop concept. The machine looked cool and had a unique and innovative design. Asus has now said that the notebook will be debuting this October.

The idea behind the concept is that the notebook would be able to fold into a compact shape and unfold so that it is flat. Users could adjust the angle of the keyboard by folding or unfolding the notebook. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:51:06 GMT | by Shane McGlaun