VAIO RT Series All-in-One PC Launched

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Sony has launched the VAIO RT All-in-One computer that is the world's first All-in-One to use Intel Quad-core processors. The system has a display 25.5 inches that offers full HD resolution and integrated PC components.

Features of the system include graphics via NVIDIA 9600M GPU and dual 500GB HDDs for a total storage capacity of 1TB. The system also includes a built-in Blu-ray drive for viewing HD films. Read more

Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2008 11:41:49 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Sony Super Notebook VGN-AW11XU/Q unveiled

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Sony announced the new "Super Notebook" VAIO AW series featuring an 18.4-inch screen with Full HD resolution and 3LED backlighting system.

3LED backlighting is a technical breakthrough found on high-end BRAVIA™ LCD TVs. It uses the pure red, green and blue light emitted by LEDs to generate a super-wide colour gamut capable of correctly reproducing the full Adobe RGB colour space. Whether you are editing photographic images or HD video, or simply enjoying an HD movie, this means the best possible picture quality.
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Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:54:36 GMT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Recalls VAIO TZ Notebooks Around the World

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

In 2006, Sony was forced to recall 10 million batteries used in many different brands of notebooks around the world due to fire risk. Yesterday Sony was forced to issue a recall on nearly 500,000 of its TZ series notebook computers.

The notebooks covered in the recall present a burn hazard due to misplaced wires in the hinge and a screw that can come loose and cause a short, leading to possible fire. Read more

Posted on Fri, 5 Sep 2008 13:35:10 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Aldi Offers Medion Akoya E1210 Announced

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

The Medion Akoya Mini E1210 has been officially announced for the UK. The little netbook measures 260mm x 180mm x 19mm and weighs 1.2KG. The machine will be available in black and silver and one model in white.

The notebook is a variant of the MSI Wind, has a 10-inch screen, Intel Atom CPU, and runs on Windows XP Home. The system has an 80Gb HDD and 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Sep 2008 12:27:30 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

MSI Breaks New Wind Out of Hiding

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

MSI is revamping its line of Wind netbooks with the addition of a new screen size. The original wind had a 10-inch screen and the new MSI Wind has an 8.9-inch screen. Despite the smaller screen size, the new Wind has the same chassis.

That would mean a larger keyboard and should mean lower cost than the original. The netbook doesn’t use Windows, which will be an issue for some users. The 8.9-inch screen Wind runs SUSE Linux and uses the same 80GB HDD as the original. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Sep 2008 12:09:06 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Commodore Joins Netbook Fray

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Commodore has announced its own netbook called the UMMD 8010/F at IFA in Berlin. Commodore is a name dear to the hearts of many geeks who cut their teeth on the Commodore 64 when personal computers weren't so personal.

The notebook has an 80GB HDD, 1GB of RAM, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. The screen is 10-inches wide and it has a 1.3MP webcam. The operating system is Windows XP. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:48:34 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

LG X110 Netbook Announced

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Samsung isn't the only firm unveiling new thin and light notebooks. LG has announced a new netbook called the x110 that is aimed at the Eee. LG hasn’t announced the price yet but the little notebook will be available in October.

The system will run on a 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, 80GB HDD and a 10-inch LCD. The system will run on Windows XP Home. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:20:04 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Samsung X360 Unveiled at IFA

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

When Apple pulled the wraps off its MacBook Air, the only thing impressive about the computer was its thin profile. Now we are starting to see Windows based competitors with similar thin profiles.

Samsung introduced its X360 at IFA in Berlin this week. It is aimed directly at the MacBook Air with a 13.3-inch screen and a weight of only 1.27kg. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:12:48 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Fizzbook Netbook PC for Kids Hits UK

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Kids in the UK will have another alternative to the Asus Eee netbook starting next month called the Fizzbook. The Fizzbook is definitely a kid-focused computer including kid friendly software and is built to withstand the punishment kids can dish out.

The little computer is splashproof, shockproof, and can withstand drops, kicks and other abuse commonly dished out to the things children own. The computer will run on Windows XP and will be available in two models starting in September in the UK. Read more

Posted on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:24:06 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Microsoft working on Web-based OS

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Microsoft is reportedly developing an operating system that would replace the client based system we are used to today where the OS is on your local computer. The new OS, called Midori, would likely be web based and likely reside on the Internet.

This arrangement would allow a user to access their operating system from multiple computers and not be tied to hardware. Microsoft has made it clear that it wants to move to subscription based software and Midori could well be the first subscription based OS. Read more

Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:54:18 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Lenovo Jumps into Netbook War with IdeaPad S10

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Lenovo has announced that it will jump into the cheap netbook fray with its IdeaPad S10. Lenovo will offer two different IdeaPad S10 models priced at £200 or £250. The price difference boils down to storage capacity and the amount of RAM in the system.

The lower cost version has 512MB of RAM and an 80GB HDD while the more expensive version gets 1GB of RAM and a 160GB HDD. Both models will feature the Intel Atom CPU. Read more

Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:42:57 GMT | by Shane McGlaun