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We show you how to save yourself a couple hundred dollars by upgrading the RAM in your new unibody MacBook Pro on your own. It's easy, and we show you how to do it yourself in this episode.
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Dell Announces The Inspiron Mini 12: $600, 12-inch display

Posted by Aaron Zollo Categories: PC / Laptop

Dell-Inspiron-Mini-12 has officially announced the newest member to their family of mini laptops, the Inspiron Mini 12.  The Mini 12 comes with an Intel Atom Z520 1.3GHz or the Z530 1.6GHZ processor, 80GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, Bluetooth, WiFi, a Webcam and a 12-inch display.  The laptop comes loaded with Windows Vista Home Basic, and has a starting price of less than $600.  The Mini 12 is currently only available in Japan, but will come to the U.S. soon. 

The specs make this a very capable machine, but running Vista with only 1GB of RAM make take some of the wind out of its sprint.  You could always load it with XP when it arrives and then have a very fast machine, the likes of the MacBook Air, but for a fraction of the price.

Read More | Business Wire

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HP Teases Mini 1000 Netbook

Posted by Aaron Zollo Categories: PC / Laptop, Portable Audio / Video

HP-Mini-1000

is now showing this new Mini 1000 Netbook on their online store.  The Mini 1000 is not yet available to purchase and when clicking HP’s link, it brings you to their main store where it is nowhere to be found.  They do however give you the price and some general specs.  The mini laptop sports a nice gloss black finish on the outside, with a matte black finish inside.  The price starts at $399 and comes in at 2.25 pounds, has a 10-inch screen and is under 1-inch thick.  We can assume the Mini 1000 will carry the Intel Atom processor, but there is no confirmation of that just yet.  If using an Atom processor, this Netbook from HP should provide a nice jump over previous Via chipsets in HP’s past offerings.  You should be able to do all the internet has to offer, including videos, music and more with a fullsize experience for such a small piece of gear.

 

Read More | HP

Mousepad Notebooks

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Peripherals

Mousepad NotebookWhat a great way to get rid of all those Post-its and scratch paper that we use when on the computer. The Mousepad Notebook has 50 sheets of notepaper. Available in two designs, the 9 x 7 3/4-inch pad from Bob’s Your Uncle will set you back $13.00. See Jane Work has others available, like the Galison Memo Pad for $8.50 and four designed by Thomas Paul for $9.00 each.

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StarTech USBVGADOCK

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, PC / Laptop

USBVGADOCKStarTech’s USBVGADOCK converts a single USB 2.0 port into multiple connections, including a VGA, 10/100 RJ45 network, dual audio, and four extra USB 2.0 ports. It has a 1600x1200, 32 bit resolution on a connected VGA monitor. Think of the advantage of switching between your notebook and home desktop PC with the disconnection of only one cord. The converter/adapter is available from the company for $129.99.

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Dell Mini 9 Reduced With Purchase of XPS, Studio

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Hot Deals, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Such a back-to-school deal! If you live in the U.S. and purchase a Dell Studio 15, XPS M1530 or XPS M1330 laptop before September 9, you can receive an Inspiron Mini 9, which ordinarily retails for $349.00, for only $99.00. At a weight of only 2.28 lbs., the Mini features an 8.9-inch LED display (1024x600,) built-in Wifi, a sealed keyboard, and SSD memory storage. Dell is even offering a free basic plan of 2GB storage on Box.net. A built-in webcam and Dell Video Chat are optional.

Read More | Dell Blog

Fujitsu Amilo Mini Ui 3520 Netbook

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, PC / Laptop

Amilo MiniFujitsu has unveiled their Amilo Mini Ui 3520 Netbook with a 8.9-inch WSVGA (1040x600) display, Intel Atom Processor N270, 1024 MB DDR2, 667 MHz RAM, and 60/80 GB HDD (3600 rpm/4200 rpm.) It also features an ExpressCard slot, plugs into your USB 2.0 port, and has a VGA output. At a size of 233 x 29/36 x 175 mm and a weight of 1 kg, it includes a webcam and mic and supports MS Windows XP Home Edition. The Amilo, available in several colors, carries a MSRP of €399 (~$585.00.)

Read More | Fujitsu via jkk mobile


Lenovo IdeaPad S10

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, PC / Laptop

IdeaPad S10

Lenovo is joining the ranks of companies that believe thin is in. Their IdeaPad S10 is powered by Intel Atom N270 and 945 GSE chipsets that run at 1.6GHz. It also features a 10-inch screen, a multi-touchpad, a 1.3M cam, a 4-in1 card reader, and a pair of stereo speakers. Choose between black/white and red and expect prices of $399.00 for 512MB and 80GB HDD and $450.00 for 1GB with 160GB HDD. Look for the S10 to debut in October.

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Sylvania g Meso Notebook

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: PC / Laptop

g Meso NotebookSylvania has unveiled their g Meso notebook. Weighing 2.2 lbs., it features 1.6 GHz Intel Atom and 80 GB hard drive with Windows XP Home or Ubuntu Netbook Remix. Available in black, white, yellow, or pink, it is webcam enabled, and has an 8.9-inch LED that is backlit. While it doesn’t look to be anything outstanding, it follows its previous g notebook, also not extremely “gotta have one.“ That notebook runs for about $329.00 and we assume this one will go for about the same price.

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Fujitsu LifeBook Notebooks

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, PC / Laptop

Lifebook A6210Fujitsu has released 6 LifeBook Notebooks with Intel Centrino 2 Processors. Here is a basic peek at the new line.

  • The A6210 has a 15.4-inch LCD display, wireless USB, an E-SATA port, and a touchpad for $1,149.00.
  • The T5010 is the successor to the flagship LifeBook T4220 convertible notebook with a 13.3-inch dispay and weighing 4.5 lbs. for $1,769.
  • The T1010 has a 13.3-inch display and weighs 5.3 pounds at a price of $1,299.00 with a $50.00 mail-in rebate.
  • The E8420, S6520 and S7220 notebooks are available now and come with prices starting at $1,359.00, &1529.00, and $1,299.00 respectively.

All of the LifeBooks come with a 1 year warranty and can be customized for an extra charge.

Read More | Fujitsu

Bleeding Edge TV 278: HP Elite Business-Rugged Laptops

Posted by Nate True Categories: Gizmatic, Announcements, PC / Laptop, Videocasts, Videos


At the event in Berlin, Germany, announced its hardiest line of laptops yet. The HP Elite notebook PCs have been engineered to resist drops, scratches, spills, anything that comes its way.

It also features a handy business card reader, and the HP Quicklook no-boot-required information display (not to be confused with Mac OSX’s Quick Look) puts information right at your fingertips.


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