Windows CE to run on Acer Aspire One and Lenovo S9 Netbooks

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Currently Netbooks run Windows XP and Linux. The low-end models sure run better with Linux because Windows XP needs more resources. For Windows fans Windows CE would be the solution to run on the cheapest netbooks.
Quarta Mobile has now announced the development of an open source shell to enable enthusiasts and netbook makers to install Windows Embedded CE 6.0 on netbooks.
The company starts with the Acer Aspire One and the Lenovo IdeaPad S9. Read more

Posted on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft launches Windows without Walls Campaign

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

As reported earlier the next phase of the Microsoft Vista advertising blitz starts today and Seinfeld is already history.
Tonight Microsoft launches new TV ads that celebrate the diversity and passion of consumers around the world who use Windows to stay in touch with the people, information and ideas that they care about. Read more

Posted on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:04:40 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

LG RGB LED 17.1 inch LCD Panel for Notebooks in Production

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

LG announces the first mass production 17 inch LCD display with RGB LED backlighting.
RGB LED delivers 105% of the NTSC Color gamut, which is 40% more than normal panels. Additionally the RGB LED backlit panels deliver 30% more contrast.
Many new released TVs use already RGB LED backlighting; now new notebooks can have the same quality. Read more

Posted on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:55:25 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Is this the new Apple MacBook Pro?

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Apple is rumored to unveil new MacBooks in October. On the German Shop owned by German Telekom two MacBook Pro models are listed with photos that look different from the currently available MacBook Pro notebooks. They feature a black thin canvas and you can choose between a matte and a glossy LED backlit screen version.
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Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:49:28 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Armor Rugged Computer Makes it Through Baja 500

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

I have often wondered exactly how rugged so-called rugged computers actually are. DRS set out to prove how rugged its Armor X10 Rugged Tablet PC was by strapping it onto the back of a motorcycle as the bike raced the Baja 500, widely known as one of the most brutal off road races in the world.

The computer used in the demonstration was a stock system that can be bought off the shelf and was using an Intel SSD. The PC ran for the entire 11 hours of the race through all sorts of shocks and vibration. Anyone who has ridden a dirt bike knows what sort of shock and vibration off-road riding causes. Read more

Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:18:16 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Eltrinex netbook features 320GB HDD

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Czech company Eltrinex offers a netbook with a 320GB HDD. The Eltrinex netbook runs on a 1.6GHz VIA C7-M CPU and features a 10.2 inch display.
The MobilePC seems to retail for around $700 in the Czech Republic. Read more

Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Toshiba, Samsung and Sony to join Netbook Craze

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Better late than never, might be the mantra of Toshiba, Samsung and Sony when it comes to releasing a netbook.
Toshiba will release the Satellite NB105 (photo), which already leaked on the Mexican site.
The Satellite NB105 features an 8.9 inch screen with 1024 x 600px resolution, Intel 1.6Ghz Atom CPU, 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD, LAN, WiFi, 3 USB ports and runs Windows XP. Read more

Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:33:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New HP TouchSmart IQ800 PC unveiled

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

HP announced a new larger HP TouchSmart with the IQ800 series PC. The HP TouchSmart IQ800 All-in-One PC features a 25.5-inch touch screen.
Feature highlights of the IQ800 include resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixel touch screen and a slot-load Blu-ray player.
Other features of the IQ800 include Intel Core 2 Duo processor, integrated webcam, colored HP Ambient Light and media card reader. Read more

Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5 Update released

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Apple released the Mac OS X 10.5.5 update, which is recommended for Mac OS X Leopard versions 10.5, 10.5.1, 10.5.2, 10.5.3 and 10.5.4.
The new OS X update contains general operating system improvements that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac.

OS X 10.5.5 rolls up recent security updates and fixes some weird bugs like some Macs unexpectedly powering on at the same time each day. Read more

Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:00:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

HP thinks about own OS based on Linux?

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

The BusinessWeek runs a story about HP exploring ways to come up with their own OS to offer something simpler than the still ill-reputed Windows Vista.
The netbook vendors led by Asus have shown how that works offering Netbooks with Linux variants that surprisingly work well. Microsoft could last minute squeeze in XP to still be part of that computer segment. Read more

Posted on Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:46:46 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

NVIDIA Powers New Hybrid Graphics Notebooks form Sony, Fujitsu, Siemens, and Ben

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

NVIDIA has announced that notebook makers Sony, Fujitsu, Siemens, and BenQ have new notebooks that utilize NVIDIA's Hybrid graphics. The notebooks are able to switch from discrete graphics cards to integrated graphics as power demands increase to save battery life.

NVIDIA says that all GeForce 9M Series GPUs support the feature. New notebooks with Hybrid graphics include the Sony VAIO Z series with discrete 9300M GS GPUs, Fujitsu Amilo XI 3650 with 9600M GT GPUs, and the BenQ Joybook S42 ultra-light laptop with 9600M GT GPUs. Read more

Posted on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:38:10 CDT | by Shane McGlaun