Samsung refreshes its X Series laptops by ditching the power-sucking Core i3 ULV processors with 1.2GHz Core i3-330M ones. This change applies even the popular models like the 11.6-inch X180 (which still contains the 3GB DDR3 RAM and 320GB hard drive) and the 14-inch X430 (with its GeForce 310M graphics chipset).
Newer models will also be introduced in the lineup like the 11.6-inch Samsung X125. It features a 1…. Read More »

If you were waiting on buying a netbook because they keep putting out new ones with slightly tweaked specs, now might be a good time to buy. Acer and Asus, the two big netbook and ultraportable PC makers, are taking a breather as they evaluate new hardware options and try to sell all the netbooks stacked up in warehouses throughout the country.
The new Atom N550 dual-core netbooks should be showing up in August… Read More »

The Toshiba TX/98MBL notebook, the world’s first Bluray-playing 3D notebook, is now on sale. Tagging along are three new 2D models of the 15.6-inch RX3W series (all of which look similar to the photo), which will become available in a few weeks.
The RX3W/9MWMA, the leader of the group, comes with a Core i5-520M CPU, 8GB RAM, a 128GB solid-state drive, 1,366 x 768 resolution, a DVD multi-drive, Bluetooth, Wi… Read More »

Laptops today are no longer what they used to be. Their features and specs may now be even compared to those among desktop PC’s and may at times be considered at the same level in terms of performance. The only difference is that laptops are considered handy and portable. New laptop models today have even gone into 3D territory with the likes of the new Lenovo Y560d IdeaPad.
The new Lenovo Y560d IdeaPad feat… Read More »

The 3D craze has now crossed over to personal computers with Lenovo’s announcement of its IdeaPad Y560d, their first laptop with a 3D display, aiming to bring users to a whole new experience in movie watching, photo browsing, and game playing.
The Y560d features a TriDef 3D system consisting of a 15.6-inch 3D screen with HD 16:9 aspect ratio, software, and polarizer glasses. It can even make 2D photos and mo… Read More »

Even today’s notebooks and laptops are going the way of 3D. Toshiba may be leading the way with its recently announced Dynabook TX/98MBL that offers support for 3D playback in the Blu-ray 3D format. It is said to be the industry’s first notebook PC to provide such a feature.
The Toshiba Dynabook TX/98MBL features a 15.6 inch wide LCD display with LED backlighting. This new notebook PC uses the Toshiba … Read More »

If you think customized laptops couldn’t be any more ostentatious, this Sony VAIO P laptop comes covered with crocodile skin. Apart from the leather cover, this 8-inch notebook can be customized to upgrade the hardware from the Atom Z560 processor to an Intel US15X, 256GB SSD, and optional 12.5-hour extended battery life.
It also comes with an integrated accelerometer, which makes it able to detect the dire… Read More »

HP has just announced that an array of updated Pavilion and Envy laptops is now available for shipping.
The HP Envy 17 features a 17.3-inch full HD screen, Intel Core i5 or Quad Core i7 processors, one USB 3.0 port, optional Blu-ray, dual hard drive bays, backlit keyboard, HD webcam, and HDMI out, all encased in brushed aluminum chassis in carbon relic.
The Envy 17 costs US$1,399 on LogicBuy, where you could also … Read More »

DigiTimes claims that its sources say that the Lenovo would be delaying the release of its Linux-based Skylight smartbook from April to July, saying that “control is not able to act as smoothy as the iPad.” It comes to the heels of another similar delays made by HP on its Slate tablet as it adjusts features and pricing. We will see whether the delays would be worth the wait.
Source: DigiTimes, via Engadget
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Finally, an Apple story that is not about the iPad.
The popular computer company introduces its new line of MacBook Pro laptops, over 300 days after the previous line was introduced, featuring faster processors, the latest graphics chips, and longer battery life. The MacBook models consist of 13-inch, 15-inch, and 17-inch versions.
This comes after a long clamor for Apple to update its MacBook to include Intel… Read More »