Archive for the ‘Laptop Reviews’ Category:
Lenovo Thinkpad X201 Shipped
Lenovo has finally released the Lenovo Thinkpad X201 that we mentioned earlier this month. This 12-inch ultra-portable notebook is powered by either a 2.66GHz Intel Core i7 or a 2.4GHz – 2.53GHz Core i5 CPU, a 4GB DDR3 memory, a 320GB hard drive, a 2MP webcam, a DVD burner, a fingerprint reader, stereo speakers, WiFi, Bluetooth and Windows 7 OS. The Lenovo Thinkpad X201 is priced at $1,199 upwards. [Ubergizmo]
LG Launches Two Lightweight Laptops In Korea
LG today announced the availability of their latest lightweight laptops in South Korea. Weighing at only 1.2kg, the X-Note Mini X200 features a 10.1-inch LCD monitor with a 1366×768 resolution with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N450 CPU, a 1GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, and an Intel GMA3150 graphics.
Weights 1.3kg, the T280 series comes with either a 1.3GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 or an Intel Pentium Dual Processor SU4100, a 11.6-inch LCD monitor with a 1366×768 resolution, a 2GB RAM, an Intel GMA4500M HD, and a 500GB HDD. Both laptops support WiFi connectivity. [Akihabara]
Pioneer Australia’s Latest Pine Trail, ARM-based Netbook
Pioneer Computers has recently introduced the DreamBook Lite M81, which is a 10-inch netbook with a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 CPU, a 1024 x 600 pixel display, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, and an optional Bluetooth or an HSPA/UMTS modem. This model is powered by Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition, a 2.5-inch hard drive, and up to 2GB of RAM. Weighing 2.65 pounds, the DreamBook Lite M81 retails for $356. [Liliputing]
Dual Core Athlon X2 MSI Wind U230 Shipped
Still remember the MSI Wind U230? This 12.1-inch netbook is now available for purchase via Buy.com, or you can also pre-order this netbook at Amazon. As a reminder, the MSI Wind U230 is powered by an AMD Athlon X2 L335 processor (dual core, 1.6GHz), an ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics, a 2GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, a 1.3MP Webcam, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, HDMI out, a 6-cell battery and Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium. [Netbooked]
Hard Graft Shoulder MacBook Sleeve
Hard Graft’s Shoulder MacBook is a handmade MacBook sleeve that is made of a high quality leather. The sleeve features a removable leather belt strap with felt shoulder pad, a tuck-in felt closure with strong metal snap, and a compact leather pocket. Its leather belt strap is also adjustable. You can purchase the Hard Graft Shoulder MacBook Sleeve for $185 each. [Product Page]
MSI Wind U160 Available For Pre-Order
Amazon has begun taking pre-orders for MSI’s upcoming Wind U160 netbook. Priced at $379.99, this mini laptop offers you the following specifications: a 10.1-inch LED backlit display, an Intel Atom N450 1.6GHz processor, an Intel GMA 3150 graphics card, a 1GB RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a 4-in-1 card reader, 3x USB ports, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 6-cell battery and Windows 7 Starter OS. [Product Page]
Samsung Introduces First Netbook With LTE 4G
Samsung will launch the first netbook with built-in 4G using Long Term Evolution (LTE). This technology allows the 10-inch Samsung netbok to delivers download speeds of up to 100Mbps thanks to the Samsung Kalmia 4G chipset. The netbook is powered by a 1.66GHz Pine Trail-era Atom, a 1GB of RAM, up to a 250GB drive and 8.5-hour battery (albeit with 4G off). Some of the earliest netbooks with LTE 4G should be available in the US, where Verizon will launch it later this year. [Electronista]
Samsung Australia To Launch A Chrome-Based Netbook
Samsung Australia has confirmed about its plan to launch a Chrome-based netbook later this year. Similar to the new Samsung N210 netbook, this mini laptop will have a 10.1-inch LED display screen, a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a 2GB RAM, a 64GB SSD, 3G, WiFi, a 12-hour battery and run on Google Chrome OS. Pricing is still unknown at the moment. [ChannelNews]
Lenovo G455A And G555 Released In The States
You are lucky if you are living in the States because Lenovo has launched two new notebooks that are great for watching movies. Both G455A and G555 feature a 16:9 aspect ratio with a 1,366 x 768 resolution. The former has a 14-inch LCD display, meanwhile the latter comes equipped with a 15-inch LCD display. Both laptops also feature either AMD Athlon II or AMD dual-core Turion II processor, and an ATI Radeon HD Mobility graphics chipset. The Lenovo G455 and G555 notebooks start at $449 and will be available in the U.S. beginning in March 2010. [Press Release]
Toshiba Satellite U500-1EX Laptop With Multitouch Display
Toshiba UK has rolled out the new Satellite U500-1EX that comes equipped with a 13.3-inch multitouch touchscreen runs at 1280 x 800 resolution. Weighing 2.15Kg, the laptop is powered by a 2.13GHz Intel Core i3-330 processor with a 3MB cache, a 4GB of DDR3 RAM, and a 320GB hard drive. Other features include 802.11b/g/n WiFi, LAN, Bluetooth 2.1, a DVD writer, a 5-in-1 card reader, HDMI-out, two USB ports and an eSATA/USB port. There is also an eco utility and a dedicated button on the side of the notebook for reducing energy consumption. You can purchase the Toshiba Satellite U500-1EX for £650 ($1,017). [Pocket-lint]
