Asus Eee 1005HA is new bestselling Netbook on Amazon

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

The Asus Eee 1000HE was the bestselling netbook on Amazon for several months now. The new Asus Eee 1005HA has been available for a couple of days and has taken over the lead position in the Netbook Sales Charts.
The Asus Eee 1008HA, which launched the new seashell design could not accomplish this. The new Asus Eee 1005HA has what you like in a netbook: Very long battery life at 10.5 hours, 92% scaled keyboard, a 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen at a price under $400.
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Posted on Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:42:38 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iBuyPower unleashes super-cooled Paladin XLC

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

iBUYPOWER announced the super-cooled Paladin XLC line of gaming PCs. iBUYPOWER outfitted each system with Asetek’s 240mm radiator liquid cooling solution to keep the Paladin XLC running long and cool.
The double-sized radiator is paired with two 230mm fans, which turn at a virtually noiseless 800RPM.
The three configurations each feature an Intel Core i7 processor, 6 GB or more of DDR3 memory, and at least a terabyte of storage space.
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Posted on Thu, 2 Jul 2009 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

NVIDIA Reveals Samsung Ion-powered Netbook

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

NVIDIA is mum on any details of a new netbook model coming from Samsung that sports the NVIDIA Ion platform inside. Big green won’t spill the details like the model name, specs, or pricing. We don’t even know when exactly the little netbook is coming.

All NVIDIA will offer is a confirmation that the netbook is coming and will be running the NVIDIA Ion platform cramming a 9400M GPU into the netbook chassis. Ion-powered netbooks are finally starting to trickle onto the market. Read more

Posted on Wed, 1 Jul 2009 06:12:36 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Dell Vostro 1220 12 inch Notebook unveiled

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Dell expands the Dell Vostro line with the addition of the Dell Vostro 1220 12.1 inch Notebook.
Available in Obsidian Black or Deep Cherry Red, the Vostro 1220 starts at 3.36 lbs, is equipped with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and features up to 9 hours of battery life on a 6-cell battery.

Options for the Vostro 1220 include 128GB SSD, 500GB HDD, DVD or Blu-ray drive. Read more

Posted on Wed, 1 Jul 2009 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

The best Way to Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7?

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

I am running Windows XP on my desktop PC and I am considering installing Windows 7 on it as I think it is still decent enough for the work I do. If you are a Windows XP die-hard you already know that you cannot upgrade XP in-place with Windows 7.

One way to keep your current installation of Windows XP would be to first upgrade to Windows Vista and then upgrade to Windows 7. Of course if you, like me, never touched Vista you do not have a copy lying around. Read more

Posted on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Windows 7 50% Off Pre-order Deal starts Tomorrow

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Microsoft announced the pricing for Windows 7 upgrades and full versions. The Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade is selling for $119.99 and the full version will be selling for $199.99. See the pricing for Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate below. Much more important is the actually quite cool deal Microsoft is starting to offer tomorrow with participating retailers like Amazon. Update: Windows 7 Pre-order Sale now on Amazon.

When you pre-order Windows 7 Microsoft is offering you more than 50% discount. So if you plan on getting Windows 7 pre-order tomorrow and save a bundle. In the US (pre-order discounts will also be available in other markets), this will mean you can pre-order Windows 7 Home Premium for USD $49.99 or Windows 7 Professional for USD $99.99.
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Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:32:22 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Viewsonic Ships First All-in-One PC

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Viewsonic has announced that it is now shipping the VPC100 all-in-one computer in America. The computer retails for $599, uses an Intel Atom 1.64 GHz processor, and runs Windows XP Home. The machine has an 18.5-inch display.

The machine is very thin at 35mm and Viewsonic says the system uses 50% less plastic than traditional desktops with an LCD and a tower. Other features of the machine include four USB ports, DVD burner, memory card reader, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, and Ethernet port. Read more

Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Gateway SX and DX Back to School Desktop PC

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Gateway typically churns out netbooks and new notebook systems. Today the company is announcing a couple of new desktop PCs called the SX and DX series. The SX line is small form factor machines and the DX is a mini-tower line.

The SX line is aimed at the user looking for a machine for general productivity and casual gaming. The machines use Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 processor and 4GB of RAM with prices starting at $499.99. Storage for the small machine is to a 640GB HDD and the system has an integrated optical drive with DVD burner. Read more

Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:19:58 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Toshiba Launches Updated Satellite Notebooks

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Toshiba has updated much of its notebook line including models in it’s A, M, P, and U series. The updated machines sell at different price points starting at $699.99. The updates vary by model but include things like new displays with HD TruBrite technology.

The laptops get a new typing surface that is flat and has a matte black finish and some models get an illuminated keyboard for typing in low light environments. The standard touchpad on all models gets gesture and multi touch support. Read more

Posted on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Toshiba Unveils L Series Notebooks

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

Toshiba has announced a new line of notebook computers called the Satellite L Series. The new notebook line is designed for users on a budget and shoppers looking for a computer to send to school with students next year. The series starts at $549.99.

The L series has four models including the 14-inch L510/L515, the 15.6-inch L500, 16-inch L505, and the 17.3-inch L550/L555 notebooks. The line has HD resolution TruBrite widescreen displays, storage ranging from 250GB to 500GB, and wireless connectivity. Read more

Posted on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

HP Mini 5101 Netbook unveiled

Topic: Notebooks and PCs

HP unveiled a new Mini PC aka Netbook with the HP Mini 5101.
The HP Mini 5101 features a spill-resistant keyboard that is 95% of a full-size QWERTY keyboard making it ideal for use in a crowded Starbucks.
Other features of the HP Mini 5101 include 10.1 inch LED backlit screen with either 1024x600 or 1366x768px resolution, Intel Atom N280 CPU, up to 2GB RAM, 160/250/320 GB 7200 rpm SATA HDD or 80GB SSD, 4-cell or 6-cell battery, 2MP camera, Wi-Fi, HD Audio and Mobile Intel GMA 950 Graphics. Read more

Posted on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:58:22 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr