ASUS UX21 ultrathin laptop with Intel Core i7

The thickest part of this new laptop is 17mm, its entire body is built from an aluminum alloy (weighs 1.1kg / 2.4lb), and the CPUs can be specced as high as Core i7. It can resume in two-second from sleep.It also supports USB 3.0 connectivity for ultra fast data transfer. It has the ability to hibernate for up to one week? The trackpad is made out of glass, while the keyboard keys are all metal. ASUS projects the launch of its shiny new UX21 in September.

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HP Pavilion DV4-2165

   1. Core™i3-330M
   2. 2.13 GHz
   3. 500GB HDD
   4. 4096MB Memory
   5. 14.1'' Bright View™WXGA
   6. DVD-RW
   7. Genuine Windows 7
   8. Webcam
   9. 12-Cell Battery
  10. NRs. 66,900/-

HP Presario G61-511

   1. AMD Dual Core 2.0GHz
   2. 250GB HDD
   3. 3072MB Memory
   4. 15.6'' BrightView™WXGA
   5. Light Scribe DVD-RW
   6. Genuine Windows 7
   7. NRs. 36,90/-

Lenovo ThinkPad T410

The Lenovo ThinkPad T410, the latest addition to the T-series, is said to be one of the best notebooks for business in recent times. Not only does it perform well, it also scores with its superb battery life. It is thinner and more attractive than its predecessors and is priced at $1, 269 (Rs. 58, 971); powered by Nvidia graphics.

It has a good, solid design and is fairly easy to carry. The keyboard, with its strong tactile feedback has a good design, like all other ThinkPads and the accurate touchpad supports multi-touch gestures like pinch in/out to zoom. The 14.1-inch LED backlit screen serves well while watching movies and playing games and has a webcam on top of it. It is shipped with either integrated Intel GMA HD Graphics or the Nvidia NVS 3100M (256MB DDR3) and both perform remarkably

The ThinkPad comes with a lot of different configurations: the processor can be either 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-520M, 2.53GHz Intel Core i5-540M, or 2.66GHz Intel Core i7-620M. We have already specified the GPU variations and when it comes to storage, if you are not going for the 128GB SSD, then hard drives with sizes 250GB, 320GB or 500GB are available, in either 5400rpm or 7200rmp speed.

It comes with a one year warranty that can be upgraded to three/four years. The ThinkPad T410 not only keeps up with the high level, it also proves to be even better than its predecessor, T400, by offering more enhancements.

The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge

The series starts at Rs. 34,000 for a computer running Windows 7 Starter -- one would have expected the Business version -- and with an AMD Turion X2 processor. It will offer a range of connectivity options, with WiFi, and optionally Bluetooth, 3G,  WiMax and a GPS.

The first model to launch will have a 13. 3-inch screen, with 14-inch and 15-inch models to follow; 4GB of RAM, 250GB to 500GB HDD and a 4- or 6-cell battery giving it a life of 3.7 to 8.9hrs (depending on the combination of battery and processor). The bigger screen models of ThinkPad Edge will also feature an illuminated keypad for those late night reports.

Acer Launches new multitouch and 3D products

Their new products include notebooks, Projectors, and all-in-one PCs.

New Acer Aspire 5738PzG series notebook which comes with a large 15.6" multi touch screen, and comes with Windows 7 to make full use of the feature. The laptop is priced at Rs. 43,500 excluding taxes.

New Aspire 5600 series All-in-One (AIO) PCs. The AIO comes with a full 1080p HD enabled 23" multi-touch screen, with a powerful configuration: a Intel Core 2 Quad processor 2.33GHz (Q8200), 4GB of RAM, a 1TB HDD, and a 512MB graphics card.

The AIO PC will also come with an inbuilt DVD RW, and TV Tuner. Loaded with Window 7 Home Premium and a suite of Acer application to help ease users into their new touch environment. The series is priced at a starting point of Rs. 60,000 excluding taxes.

Among their new 3D-enabled products is the new 5738D 3D Notebook, and the X1261 3D-ready projector.

The new notebook uses a combination of a special 3D "coating" on the screen, and polarized glasses to bring you a 3D experience. It will also come with a software which will allow it to display videos, images, and games in 3D. The notebook is HDTV ready and comes with a connector which will allow it to be used with an external screen -- although you will in most certainty lost he 3D functionality in this case. The notebook will also come with 4GB memory, and an option of either a dual-core Pentium, or a Core 2 Duo processor. The netbooks will start at a price of Rs. 43,000 for the Aspire 5738DzG.

The new X1261 porjector showcases "2500 ANSI Lumens brigtness, a contrast ratio of upto 3700:1 a native XGA resolution & a lamp life of upto 4000 hours." It is capable of displaying 3D images by projecting both right-eye and left-eye images which can then be viewed using an appropriate 3D glasses to get a 3D effect.

Dell launches world’s thinnest laptop, Adamo XPS

The world’s thinnest laptop at 9.9mm, the Adamo XPS is an absolute stunner!

There’s a unique mechanism to start up your Adamo XPS. The device has a capacitive latch release, so when you swipe your finger over it, the keyboard appears from under the display and blue LED lights indicate you are good to go. Adamo engineers refined the traditional laptop design by cleverly relocating key components and fitting the keyboard inside the reinforced display when closed.

The body is slightly raised, giving the keyboard a comfortable angle to type on. Above the keyboard, you will be greeted by a 13.4-inch widescreen HD (720p) display, encased in the aluminium body.

Running on Windows 7 (64-bit), the machine is powered by a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ULV processor, 4GB DDR3 RAM and a 128GB Solid State Drive (SSD). As with all such ultra-thin laptops, there is no optical drive included.

Other features of the Dell Adamo XPS include Wi-Fi, built-in location awareness to provide real time local maps to show people where they are, and dongles for Ethernet, VGA and HDMI connections. The built-in battery claims to last for up to 5 hours and 17 minutes of usage on a single charge.

The Dell Adamo XPS is now available in India for Rs. 1,50,000. That’s a really steep price tag, even outpricing the MacBook Air.

Acer Aspire One D250, world’s first Android dual-OS netbook

The Android operating system empowers the Aspire One netbook to boot up and shut down quickly with an ‘instant on’ 18 second boot-up and 3-second shutdown, making it a “quick-in, quick-out OS”.

The home screen has four gadgets (Google Talk, FireFox, Webmail, and Calendar), while a further 20 are housed in a slide-out tab on the far right (including system settings, multimedia, Webcam, Gmail).

The device is equipped with a 10-inch LED-backlit screen, 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 160GB HDD, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth and Webcam. The press release for the U.S. version states that it is powered by a 6-cell battery, although the Indian press release does not point that out.

The Acer Aspire One D250 is available at all leading LFRs, Acer Malls & Acer Points, throughout the country, at an introductory price of Rs. 16,999, excluding taxes.

Acer Aspire One AOD250 (Android)

Android Dissected
No matter how you slice it, Android is a Linux-based operating system. It'll look foreign at first, but Acer did its best to make this early release intuitive. Dual-booting Google's Android operating system isn't that bold when you can leave at anytime and head back to Windows XP Home Edition. Acer already made that mistake once by shipping a netbook with only Linux installed, and it suffered a high return rate because of it.

There are four "gadgets" visible on the main screen in Android, they include Google Talk, FireFox's Web browser, Webmail, and Calendar. What looks like a peel-off tab on the top left corner gets you back into Windows XP, in case frustration builds—and it will. On the far right is a slide-out tab that houses a drawer filled with 20 other gadgets that control anything from system settings, your music files and photo, Webcam, Gmail, etc.A reboot is required to enter Android. When you're in Windows XP, there's an Android configuration tool right on the desktop, which lets you activate the Android OS so that it's the first thing that boots. Within this tool, you can also log into your Google account, create POP mail accounts, automate software updates, and recover Android if anything goes wrong.

The Escape, Arrow, and Enter keys are your closest allies in this operating system. Any time you get lost or get too deep into an application, you can ESC-key back out into the home page. Whether it's punching in Wi-Fi settings, changing the wallpaper, or customizing power management settings, these tasks are made simple by Android. All the options are laid out in big gray tabs, where it's just a matter of clicking them with your mouse button or hitting the Enter key.

Setting up a Gmail and hotmail accounts were simple. You don't have look for incoming and outgoing server addresses; just punch in your username and password, and Android configures and gets mail in your inbox in a matter of seconds. You can receive e-mails with attachments, as long as they're media files (there is currently no document support in this release, and Android Marketplace is not available in this build, so you can't purchase and download a document editing program; you can e-mail Word documents or spreadsheets, but Android won't recognize them). With Google Talk and Google Calendar access, you'll need to have an account ready before you can run them in Android. FireFox is your Web browser, which handled most Websites the same way a Windows version would, including sites like Youtube, Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter. A Web site like Hulu, however, didn't work because Adobe Flash Player 10 won't be available for Android until next year.

COMPANY

• Acer Inc.

SPEC DATA

• • Price as Tested: $350.00
• Type: General Purpose, Ultraportable, Value, Netbook
• Operating System: MS Windows XP Home
• Processor Name: Intel Atom N280
• Processor Speed: 1.66 GHz
• RAM: 1 GB
• Weight: 2.7 lb
• Screen Size: 10.1 inches
• Screen Size Type: widescreen
• Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• Storage Capacity: 160 GB
• Networking Options: 802.11a/g
• Primary Optical Drive: External

Sony launches Vaio W netbook series in India

Sony has released its first ‘netbook’ (no, you were not supposed to call the Vaio P pocket series by that name) in the Indian market, the Vaio W series.

The model features an isolated keyboard with springy and responsive keys making it comfortable and easy to use. Its carefully designed touchpad and mouse keys make the PC functional and mouse movements easy to control. The Vaio W model comes in three vibrant colors- pink, white and brown. A more subtle shade of the exterior hue finishes the inside of the PC while the touchpad is lined with a splash of brightness.

The Vaio W also features a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display with a native resolution of 1366x768 pixels –a widescreen format that lets you view full-width web pages without side-scrolling.

Fitted with a 160GB hard drive and 1GB of RAM, Sony has thankfully gone with Windows XP as the operating system of choice, eschewing Vista.

With the Vaio W, fun comes standard. Built into every model is Vaio Multimedia Suite, a collection of video and photo editing tools that make it easy to create your own high-quality home movies, slideshows and more, no matter where you are. Of course the Vaio W features built-in Wi-Fi for a fast connection to internet hot spots and your home network. But it also keeps you plugged into your favorite media. With Vaio Media Plus, you can stream photos, videos and music from the Vaio W and enjoy it all through your PS3 on your compatible TV.

Easily transfer data, such as photos from your digital camera or music from an MP3 player, to and from the PC with the unit’s two convenient USB ports. Incorporated Bluetooth technology enables peripherals such as a wireless mouse to be utilised without tying up the unit’s ports. A built-in Webcam and microphone let you video chat with family, friends and colleagues.

The Vaio W Series mini notebook will retail for Rs. 29,990 at all Sony Center stores and retail partners across the country.

Ultraportable notebook from Lenevo

Especially designed for executives on the move, Lenevo ThinkPad X200 Notebook is the latest ultraportable laptop in town. With all high tech modifications involved in it, this model has also scored number 1 position in the top 10 list of Ultraportable Laptops in the PC World. The ultraportable design starts from it lightweight only of 1.34 kg. This model comes with nine cell battery set with lengthy backup of 9.3 hours and a 12.1-inch wide screen made with magnesium alloy with scratch and spill proof body and a full size keyboard. The laptop operates with finger print reader and the cursor scroll pad has been replaced with a red direction control button in the middle of the keyboard. Hard drive with 160-320GB 7200RPM shock-mount ensures the safety of important data even after sudden impact or damage. The adjustment of a light on the top of the screen has made it more easy to work during night hours as well. The whole set comes with a docking station which includes DVD burner as well. This product is available at Sky Nepal Pvt Ltd (IBM/Lenovo Business Partner),Thapathali and priced Rs 1,40,000. -- HNS SPECS · Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz P8600 · 4 GB DDR3 Memory · Windows Vista Business

Toshiba's new series laptop

Toshiba Computer Systems Division (CSD) announced the expansion of its mini notebook range with the Toshiba NB200. The 10.1'' mini notebook offers a unique matte finish and compelling pleated textured cover design with a chrome hinge. NB200 will be available in Satin Brown and other colours like Snow White, Indigo Blue and Silky Pink will be added onto the portfolio eventually. The NB200 is powered by the latest 1.66GHz Intel Atom Trade Mark Processor N280 with Intel 945GSE graphics chipset and comes preloaded with Windows XP Home, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Wifi (802.11b/g), and 10/100 Ethernet interfaces.

Toshiba has introduced Signature series also announced its new 13.3 `' ultraportable, the PORTEGE M900 notebook PC. It comes with a choice of four modern colors -- signature brown, white, red, and pink.
The weight starts from 2.15kg, basic measurements of 317mm x 230.6mm and a height of 29.5 mm at the front and 38.2 mm at the back. It is powered by an Intel Centrino2 processor Technology including Intel Core trade Mark 2 Duo processor P8700 (2.53 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 1066 MHz FSB) and 2048 MB system memory.

Toshiba also introduced Toshiba Satellite L510 that offers a range of three CPUs to choose from including Intel Pentium Dual-core and Intel core Trade Mark Duo Processors.

Toshiba Computer Systems Division , a division of Toshiba Singapore Pvt Ltd today announced the official appointment of new distributor, IT Trade Revolution Pvt Ltd (ITTR), in Nepal.
It is authorised to establish a network of re-sellers here.

HP notebooks

HP has launched a new brand of affordable notebook PCs that merge business func- tionality with sophisticat- ed design to stand out in the crowd. The HP ProBook series joins the award-winning HP EliteBook series to form one of the most versatile business notebook portfolios in the industry. Inspired by minimalism, the design of the new HP ProBook series combines matte and glossy surfaces while stripping the extraneous, leaving only a stylish and clean look.

Distinguished by a choice of merlot or glossy noir finishes, a unique keyboard design and a set of professional innovations previously found only on higher-priced models, the HP ProBook series delivers HP's best combination of business features, functionality and value. The stunning HP ProBook S-series delivers exceptional style and aggressive pricing that will captivate small and medium business users. It's not just about good looks or low cost, the HP ProBooks deliver the right blend of features and professional innovations to provide a great user experience.

The standard series (Sseries) of the new HP ProBook models incorporate a mercury-free design and features high-definition (HD)(1) LED backlit displays in a choice of 14inch, 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch diagonal widescreen sizes.

The keyboard's innovative layout provides a visually open and spacious keyboard with keys raised from the surface. Usability is the same as with traditional keyboards.

The HP ProBook portfolio holds an Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool silver rating. The HP ProBook models configured with Microsoft Windows operating system also have power saving capacity by switching the PC into lowpower mode after a period of inactivity.

Western Digital Unveils 1TB, 750GB Notebook Drives

Western Digital on Monday released its new 1-Tbyte and 750-Gbyte WD Scorpio Blue 2.5-inch internal SATA hard drives.
Both drives are in the 12.5-mm form factor, so they will fit in notebooks and small form factor desktops. The new 1TB capacity doubles the 500GB capacity that had become the large capacity standard for 2.5-inch hard drives. They also deliver a high performance 3Gb per second transfer rate.
The 750GB WD Scorpio Blue internal drive is available now for $189.99 and the 1TB version will be available for $249.99.
Both can be purchased as external USB 2.0 drives as part of WD's Passport Essential SE line for $299.99 (1TB) and $199.99 (750GB). They have WD features like WhisperDrive for quiet use, drop resistant ShockGuard, and SecurePark for more shock tolerance.
The internal and external drives show that users are still clamoring for more and more storage, especially with the prevalence of smartphones and digital cameras that can capture video. These drives mean that you don't have to forego insane amounts of storage just because you have a laptop.
Because of the current price point, and since the drive is 12.5mm, it's unlikely you'll see them in netbooks, but you may eventually see them in high-end nettops, or more likely in small form factor systems like the Apple Mac mini.

HP Pavillion DV5-1034 TX Laptop with TV

HP Pavillion DV5-1034 TX comes with extended features than the regular laptops available in the market.

Watching TV on a laptop is no more a problem. This HP model is built with DVB-Analog TV Tune with access port for TV lines that can easily broadcast various pro grammes on the laptop screen. It has Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHZ P7350) with 3GB DDR2 RAM. With ts dedicated memory of NVIDIA Geforce GO 9600M GT 512 MB, the play of graphics is lot better than he other models. HP Pavillion has all the other necessary enhancements as 3 USB port, 5-in-1 card reader, web cam, bluetooth, doldy sound, wireless 802.11 B/G LAN, ire Wire Port and default it has Windows Vista Home Premi um processor. This laptop is available at Multronics Interna tional Pvt Ltd at Kamaladi. Price at Rs 1,08000. -- HNS SPECS · NVIDIA Geforce GO 9600M GT 512 MB · Integrated DVB-Analog TV · HP media remote · 15.4 inch monitor

New notebook of Apple Mac Book

Mac Book Pro Notebook is a highly modified notebook for Apple Mac Book admirers. Unlike the previous series, Mac Book Pro comes with three extra built-in advancements. For fast and easy data transfer, Fire Wire Port has been included. The installation of seven hours backup battery is the other important input.
The adaptive charging system allows the battery to maintain charging capabilities longer and also de termines the optimal way to charge the battery's cells. Mac Book Pro comes with a SD card slot to download video files from cam corders too. It has Intel Core 2 Duo Processor up to 2.53GHz.

This processor is based on groundbreaking 45-nm process technology and advanced Core mi croarchitecture. All the additive enhancements as iPod, iPhone, digital camera, and external hard drive are adjusted in it. This note book is available at EvoStore at Sherpa Mall, Durbar Marg. Priced at Rs 1,25,000.  HNS SPECS · 7 hours battery backup · SD card slut · Fire Wire Port

Designer's choice with an in-built CPU desktop set

For multi-medi K professionals such as animators and graphic designers, Sony has come with an in-built CPU desktop set. It's the latest 20-inch Sony JS VGC-JS255 model in silver.
Hard disk drive (500 GB) and nVIDIA graphics 9300 GS GPU are the high-end modifications installed in this model. As for the other configurations, it has Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E7400 2.80 GB and Windows Vista Home Premium by default with 2 GB memory space. Every other enhancement like built-in amplifier, SD card reader slot, wireless LAN and camera of 2.0 mega pixels are included in this new model. This laptop is available at Genial Trading Pvt Ltd (authorised reseller of Sony) at Kamaladi. -- HNS SPECS · Hard disk drive 500 GB · nVIDIA graphics built-in 9300 GS GPU · Intel core 3 due processor E 7400 2.8 GB

Logitech launches N100 notebook cooling pad

Does using your laptop for a long duration usually end up with a burning sensation at uncomfortable spots? And according to Logitech, 43 per cent of consumers are worried that excessive notebook heat can slow or damage their PC.
The numbers might be a bit bloated, but the discomfort caused by a hot laptop is quite real. So here’s a nifty little solution that should ensure your thighs never have to bear the brunt of extreme temperatures again.
Logitech’s N100 notebook cooling pad claims to improve the airflow around your laptop, by using a built-in fan that that uses a rear air intake to circulate air via a slotted surface.
The cooling pad is powered by USB, which claims to have very little effect on your notebook PC’s battery life.
Weighing about 650 grams, the device can support laptops with a screen size not more than 15.4 inches. And yes, Macbooks work fine with this too.
Covered by three years of warranty, the N100 cooling pad retails at Rs 1995. More details about the gadget can be found here.

Best Buy Selling HP Netbook for Under $1

In the tech world you often get what you pay for. With that old adage in mind, one shouldn't really expect all that much from the $.99 HP Mini 110c currently available from Best Buy. That said, a buck doesn't seem like a big price to pay for a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 process, 1GB of RAM, and a 160GB hard drive, right?

What about $.99 plus $1,440? Thing is, one's calculations should be more akin to buying a cell phone. That sub-$1 price tag is actually subsidized by Sprint, meaning, in order to actually get the netbook, you've got to opt into a two-year data plan at $60 a month.

Sony Joins the Netbook Market

Sony on Tuesday announced the launch of its Vaio W-Series of mini-notebooks, or netbooks, which the company is billing as a "perfect family accessory."

While some could argue that the Lifestyle PC was really Sony's first foray into the netbook category, the W-Series represents Sony's official notice that it's throwing its hat into the netbook ring.

The W-Series PC measures 10.5 inches high by 1.28 inches wide by 7.1 inches deep, and weighs in at 2.6 pounds. It comes in three colors – berry pink, sugar white and cocoa brown – and sports a 10-inch widescreen display, which is a pretty common size for netbooks. The screen comes in 1,366 x 768 resolution, which should give it an edge over the vast majority of netbooks out there. It offers 2 USB ports, VGA Out, and Ethernet ports, as well as a webcam and multimedia slots for Memory Stick Duo and SD memory.

Like most netbooks, the Sony Vaio W-Series comes with an Intel Atom processor, in this case a 1.66-GHz N280. The system has 1 Gbyte of system memory, and a 160-GB, 5,400-RPM hard drive. In terms of networking capability, the W-Series has Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g, and Bluetooth technology. It comes with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition pre-installed.

Other apps include Sony's VAIO Multimedia Suite (VAIO Media plus Multimedia Streaming Software), as well as a 30-day trial of Norton Internet Security 2009 and a 60-day trial of Microsoft Home and Student 2007.

With the W-Series, Sony seems to be emphasizing what you might call its "ecoconsiousness"; the W-Series is Energy Star 5.0 compliant and EPEAT GOLD registered. Its LCD is mercury free, and the packaging the system comes in is comprised of 95 percent recycled cardboard packaging. Sony also says it will help recycle your old PC. (Some fees may apply; for more details, visit Sony's "green" site.)

The Sony VAIO W-Series is available for pre-order at www.sonystyle.com and will be available in major retail stores in the U.S. beginning in August, with a price tag of about $500.

Acer Aspire 4710z

Intel Pentium dual-core T2130 (1.86 GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 1 MB L2 cache)

14.1" WXGA Acer Crystal Brite LCD

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950

512 MB DDR2 Mem ory

120 GB HDD

DVD-Super Multi DL

802.11b/g WLAN

Bluetooth 2.0+EDR