Samsung Chrome OS Netbook Review

Samsung Chrome OS Netbook Review | in the midst of all the Google Android, iOS and Windows Phone 7 news, everyone seems to have forgotten about Google Chrome OS that was supposed to be launched. There was even the Google Cr-48 notebook which was released but never saw the light of day in India. It was limited to a few users. Finally, there is some news on the upcoming line of Google OS netbooks from Acer and Samsung.

Codenamed “Alex,” ChromeNieuws.nl is reporting that the 12.1-inch Samsung netbook will sport a 1280x800 resolution screen, run on a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 processor with 2GB RAM, and carry a SSD of unknown capacity for storage. Connectivity options such as Bluetooth, 3G, and Wi-Fi should all be coming standard, as well as USB ports, card reader, and VGA-out. The source describes the system as being similar in specifications to the CR-48 Google netbook.

Google had promised that the first Chrome OS computers would ship in mid-year and might use its Google I/O conference May 10 to show the first hardware using a finished version of the OS. Developers recently noticed that Chrome OS is now considered stable and, in Google's terms, should therefore be near ready to ship.

Either way, shipments should begin around the middle of the year, since that is the period when all Chrome OS machines are set to pour in.

What remains is to see, besides pricing, is how open prospective buyers are to the idea of doing everything online instead of on their laptops' own HDDs/SSDs.

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HP ultraportable 3105m Fusion launching may

HP ultraportable 3105m Fusion launching may | HP is readying to release an ultra-portable notebook for business professionals, NotebookItalia reported on Tuesday. The 11.6-inch HP 3105m is nearly identical in appearance to the existing, consumer-oriented Pavilion dm1z but uses slightly different specs under the skin. This mainly includes a 1.6GHz, dual-core AMD Fusion E-350 CPU.

The notebook, called the HP 3105m, will reportedly be powered by a 1.6GHz dual-core AMD Fusion E-350 with integrated Radeon HD 6310 graphics. This should allow for smooth 1080p video streams from the rather diminutive 11.6-inch notebook, with an impressive 9.5 hours of continuous use on its 6-cell battery. Additionally, the source is also claiming that users will have the option to choose between Windows 7, FreeDOS, or Linux operating systems before purchasing the laptop.

A similar upgrade in software options was made for the HP 630 and HP 635 to differentiate from the HP Pavilion g Series. These models have in addition to the OS options for the 3105m, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop choices. Also the HP 630 doesn’t come with a rainbow selection of colors available for buyers to pick from, like the consumer focused HP Pavilion g Series offers.

Additionally, the chip containing the AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics core supports DirectX 11, 320GB hard drive and a six-cell battery used in 9.5 hours. There is also 2GB of RAM as well as the option of Windows 7, FreeDOS or Linux operating systems. HP 3105m’s estimated price is $ 449 .

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Acer Iconia W500 tablet buy available

Acer Iconia W500 tablet buy available |Acer’s third tablet departs from the Iconia Tab A100 and A500 by virtue of its OS; rather than running Android 3.0 Honeycomb, the Acer Iconia Tab W500 gets Windows 7 instead. Powered by an AMD C-50 processor and AMD Radeon HD6250 graphics, the 10.1-inch multitouch slate comes with an optional docking keyboard for easier text entry.

The 10.1-inch W500 carries a 1280x800 resolution display, a 1GHz AMD Fusion C-50 processor, integrated Radeon HD 6250 graphics, 2GB RAM, 32 GB SSD, front and rear facing cameras, and runs Windows 7 Home Premium. The processor and OS alone should be enough to distinguish the tablet from the massive influx of Android-based systems currently in the market. In fact, the W500 is Acer’s first tablet powered by an AMD Fusion APU.

The Acer Iconia Tab W500 Tablet includes 3-cell battery and HDMI port with Clear.fi to share photos, videos and music to other devices. It has Dolby optimized audio, 32GB solid state disk etc. It weight 970 gram and its docking station keyboard weighs 610 gram. The Acer Iconia Tab W500 Tablet will be released at the price tag of 499 euros or £529 inc VAT in early April 2011.


If the price point provided by the aforementioned source proves to be the right one, then we'd dare to say that the Iconia W500 from Acer will manage to offers users a very good value, given the fact that it will be one of the most affordable such products available on the European market, not to mention the fact that's able to deliver a very good level of performance.

The PC however is awash with great games, including some of the finest titles ever created on any platform - Half Life 2, Diablo and Civilization to name but a few. And all these games will run on the Iconia Tab W500.
This makes the decision to side with Microsoft for the operating system compelling, although this isn't the only option out there. Apple's iOS isn't about to appear on a third party machine, but the imminent release of Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) for tablets must surely have tempted Acer as well. While it lacks the straight compatibility that Microsoft Windows OS offers, it does potentially make for a more suited OS for day-to-day tasks.

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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet Feature

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet Feature | Outside of the Blackberry PlayBook, the enterprise tablet market has been pretty thin. However, that might soon change, as Lenovo seems to be looking to get in on the action with a new business oriented tablet. According to a presentation leaked by the folks over at This is my next,

Lenovo could be planning on releasing a ThinkPad tablet in the near future.
All of that will be packed into a 1.6 pound body – quite light if you ask me. The leaked slide points to a target ship month of July for 9. For a tablet with so much going for it, it already sounds like a winner, but as most of us know, if it has a lousy battery, it’ll be dead on arrival.It will be slightly thicker and heavier than the iPad 2, but it rocks several hardware goodies we haven't seen in a Honeycomb tablet yet including USB 2.0 and a SD card slot.

The price for it will apparently be at $499 for the basic model, which leaves out a number of options, like the broadband connection or the dock. It should be released at some point between July and September.
Android tablets in the workplace are still very young and have virtually no presence in a climate so far dominated by the iPad. Lenovo may be the first to seriously test Apple's workplace position by relying both on enterprise-level software and the assumptions that go behind its brand name.

Here are the specs:
• 10.1 inch touch screen at 1280 X 800 resolution
• Weighs 1.6 pounds and is 0.55 inches thick (That's thicker and heavier than both the iPad 2 and Motorola Xoom)
• Tegra 2 processor
• Optional "true pen" for writing on the tablet (similar to what HTC's Flyer Tablet will have)
• Optional keyboard case that turns the tablet into an Android-powered laptop
• Android Honeycomb 3.0
• Wifi and 3G connectivity with 16, 32, and 64 GB versions

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Price $2900 USD

Lenovo has launched the ThinkPad X1 ultraportable laptop in Europe. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 laptop is boasts a 2.5GHz Core i5-2520M processor, a 13.3-inch (1366 × 768) Gorilla Glass screen, Intel HD integrated graphics, 8GB of RAM and a 160GB solid state drive with pre-loaded with Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OS.

Performance would also be an emphasis and would manage to fit a full-power, 2.5GHz Core i5 notebook chip instead of the low-voltage processors currently in Apple's line. Only one RAM slot would exist, but a singular 8GB stick would give it enough RAM to stay ahead of demand. Expansion would be modernized as well with a mix of USB 3.0, eSATA, an SDXC card reader, and a hybrid "Digital Display Port" that could output to either DisplayPort or HDMI.

The thin size wouldn't preclude a 10-hour battery life, although it's not certain that Lenovo is following the tougher testing standards Apple is using for its seven-hour figure.

Regarding battery, the successor of the X300 series provides up to 5 hours of operation on a single charge. The battery life can be extended to 10 hours with an additional slice unit.

Other notable features include a spill-resistant isle keyboard, Lenovo UltraNav trackpad and TrackPoint stick, Dolby Home Theater audio, 3G mobile broadband, USB 3.0, DisplayPort connector, and a fingerprint reader.
The X1 is already listed on the Swiss retailer for the equivalent of about $2900 USD, although it will almost assuredly retail for less when officially released in the U.S. If the May launch schedule holds true, stay tuned for official announcements from Lenovo regarding the X1 release in the coming weeks.

Thinkpad x1 features
• An Intel i5 – 2520M Processor with 2.53GHz of speed
• 160GB SSD
• 13.3 inch Gorilla Glass Display with 1366 x 768 resolution
• 8GB of DDR3 RAM
• SDXC Card reader and much more

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Asus P31F-RO108X Review

Asus P31F-RO108X Review | We have here the latest addition to Asus' business line-up in review with the P31F-RO108X. The Asus U36JC clearly represents the consumer counterpart from which the P31F took a few cues and even improved upon somewhat. The 13.3" display has a resolutions 1366 x 768 pixels, but also offers a matte surface. The chassis has been modified a bit and isn't quite as slim and light. But its still capable of showing its face with a weight of 1.9 kilograms.

Someone has bought the model i just mentioned, put up some global reviews and said he would put up some pictures soon. The screen is matte, thats for sure and the battery seems to do at least as good as the u36jc. Dimensionwise it is a little bit thicker and heavier than the u36jc, but im guessing this benefits the p31 in terms of heat production.

Im considering to buy this P31J, but right now im wondering if its really worth the money, as hardware-wise you dont get alot of bang for buck and the value(for instance the samsung sf310 gives you an additional optical drive and a Nvidia 310M 1GB for 100 euro's, about 130 american dollars, less) would have to come from build quality and battery life for me.
Slim and stylish design combines the P31 series notebooks, with an average thickness of of less than 1 inch smart figure, can easily put it in your backpack or briefcase, take it go! Additionally, attractive specifications and ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) cutting-edge technology, ASUS P31 series offers powerful performance and long battery life, ultra-portable notebook computer to create a new benchmark.

Spesification

Processor:Intel® Core i5 480M 2.66G(Turbo 2.93G)/3MMemory:4GB DDR3-1333 (2 DIMM Max 8GB)Storage:500GB 7200rpmScreen:13.3 Inch LED HD (1366 x 768) ZBDVideo:Intel® GMA HDConnectivity:Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, Lan 10/100/1000, BlutoothBuilt in Devices:Chipset Intel® HM55, Built-in speaker ; Built-in microphone ; Altec Lansing® speakers, inbuilt 3G HSDPA Modem 850/1800/1900/2100 Mhz , Battery 8 Cell / 5600mAh, Webcam, Card Reader SD、MMC、MS, 3x USB 2.0, 1x Microphone-in jack;1x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF);1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert;1x VGA Port (D-Sub);1x HDMI, Chiclet Keyboard (No Numeric keypad), Operating System:Windows 7 Pro 64bitWarranty:2 Years Onsite Pick Up & Return

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Toshiba Qosmio T851

Toshiba Qosmio T851 Japan today unveiled its new and 3D glasses free Notebook that can simultaneously display 3D and 2D content in separate windows in a single screen. dubbed Toshiba “dynabook Qosmio T851/D8CR” Notebook claimed to be the first Glasses free 3D notebook in the world that is able to perform both 3D and 2D content at the same time on one screen.

If you’re wondering how their 3D technology works, it makes use of the integrated webcam on the notebook to track the user’s face with their to ensure that the glasses-free 3D images (that are split apart) are delivered correctly to each eye. The laptop also features a SpursEngine that is a dedicated image processor that can convert images from 2D to 3D in real time so users can even watch their favorite 2D terrestrial, BS and 110 CS digital broadcasts in 3D. Toshiba’s “3D Window” is the technology that allows both 2D and 3D content to be displayed at once; again it makes use of their face tracking technology all made possible with the onboard webcam.

Other specs include 8GB ddr3 RAM, 1x USB 3.0 port, 3x USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, mini D-Sub15 pin, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, Ethernet, 1 mega pixel camera, headphone, microphone jack and runs Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system. It is already on sale in Japan for about 2700 dollars.

The machine is also able to turn 2D video into 3D video if the user wants. The heart of the machine is an Intel Core i5 processor and graphics is handled by the GeForce GT 540M GPU. The screen is 15.6-inches wide and it has a full 1080p HD resolution. The Os is windows 7 Home Premium. It has a Blu-ray player, 750GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM. Pricing hasn’t been announced and it will launch officially in July.

The only worry is if the 3D will work under low-light condition since it’s dependent on the webcam that will fail to track the user’s face under low-light condition.

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