12,000 Notebooks Lost in Airports Each Week

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Dell has released the results of a new study that claims 12,000 laptops are lost in airports across the nation each week and that 70% of the lost notebooks are never reclaimed. The study was conducted by Dr. Larry Ponemon of the Ponemon Institute.

The study also says that 53% of people admit to carrying confidential business information and 65% of those people admit to not taking steps to protect the data in the event of loss. To help prevent the data from falling into the wrong hands Dell offers a service that can remotely delete data on lost notebooks. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:40:59 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Asus B51E ruggedized Notebook unveiled

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Asus announced the Asus B51E ruggedized notebook.

The Asus B51E is built to endure harsh treatment. It is sporting a magnesium alloy chassis, rubber bumpers along its edges, and high strength protective film to shield the notebook from scratches.
The Asus B51 is drop tested to military specifications (MIL 810F Method 516.5 Procedure IV), able to withstand drops from tabletop height – up to 75 cm. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:09:47 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motion Computing C5 and F5 Tablet PCs get Upgrades

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Motion computing has announced that its semi-rugged C5 MCA and F5 Table PC have received upgrades and have new peripherals available. The C5 now has integrated mobile broadband connectivity and optional SSD storage.

Standard storage capacity on both of the systems has increased to 80 GB at no additional charge. New peripherals were added to the accessory lists as well including Motion Mobile Dock stations for charging and a Motion Flex Carry solution for alternate carry and holding methods. The Motion tablet PCs also now ship with Windows Vista Business. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:41:40 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

eMachines Launches Three Desktop Computers

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

eMachines announced three new computer systems today with low price tags aimed at students going back to school. The eMachines T3656 is the lowest priced of the three new systems with a MSRP of only $299.99. the machine runs on an Intel Celeron, had 1GB or memory and a 160GB HDD.

The T5247 desktop will sell for $399.99 and uses an Intel Dual-core processor and 2GB of DDR2 RAM. Storage capacity for the machine is 320GB. Also being offered is a complete system called the W3653 that includes a computer running an Intel Celeron Dual-Core and 1GB of DDR2 RAM with a 320Gb HDD. This system also includes a 17-inch widescreen LCD. The W3653 will retail for $498. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2008 08:20:53 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Asus Eee PC 904 HD coming

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

This week we already reported about leaked information and photos of the Asus Eee 903, Eee 904 and Eee 905. Now PC Retail has confirmed that Asus is actually going to offer the Asus Eee PC 904 HD, that has a hard-drive instead of SSD.

The Asus Eee PC 904 HD is supposed to be priced under $500. As I reported yesterday Asus needs to get the prices under $400 to get back the appeal of the original Asus Eee series and to compete to the MSI Wind U90. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Airport Security friendly Laptop Bags from Pathfinder Luggage and Targus coming

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

The NY Times reports that the Transportation Security Administration has approved newly designed laptop bags that allow you to pass through security without having to take out your scratch free laptop out for the X-ray inspection.

Pathfinder Luggage and Targus are working hard to release the first checkpoint friendly laptop cases this Fall. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

MSI Wind U90 versus Asus Eee PC 904 and 905

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

In the last two days information about new Asus Eee PC 904 and Eee PC 905 appeared. These new Asus Eee netbooks would feature an 8.9 inch screen in the measurements of a 10 inch Asus Eee 1000 to offer a larger keyboard.

If Asus is able to release the Asus Eee 904 and 905 at an $399 price point then these models make sense. If not, why would I not go for a 10 inch screen netbook, like the MSI Wind U100, that sells for $499. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:34:46 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gateway Announces New Notebook and Desktop Computers

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Gateway has announced new notebook and desktop computer lines for back to school. The new systems are available now from Gateway and from retail stores for prices ranging from $549.99 to $1149.99.

Three new notebook lines are being launched with a P-Series desktop replacement with a 17-inch screen, the M-Series is an all-purpose system with a 15.4-inch screen, and the T-Series is a thin-and-light with a 14.1-inch screen. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 07:28:46 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Toshiba Updates Select Satellite Notebooks with new Features and AMD Platforms

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Toshiba has announced that it updated some of its Satellite series notebooks with the new AMD next generation notebook platform. Models receiving upgrades include the P300D, A300D, M300D, U400D, L300D, and L350D.

All of the machines are offered with variations of the new AMD Athlon Dual core QL, Turion Dual Core RM and Turion Ultra ZM processors. The new AMD platforms offer better performance, visuals and battery life compared to previous AMD platforms. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 06:42:31 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Asus Eee PC 903 and Eee PC 904 Photos leaked

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Yesterday word about new Asus Eee PC 904 and Eee PC 905 appeared in Asia. Now images of three new Asus Eee PCs (903, 904, 905) have appeared showing the new larger keyboard concept.

The Asus Eee PC 903 does not look that different from the Eee PC 900, so I'm not sure what purpose that model will have.

The Asus Eee PC 904 photos show clearly the new larger keyboard, the Eee PC 1000 measurements and the 8.9 inch screen standard for the 900 series Eee PCs. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mac OS X 10.5.4 Update released

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Apple released the new Mac OS X 10.5.4 update just about 1 month after the last OS X update 10.5.3.

The Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:39:09 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr