This exclusive reserve edition Thinkpad from Lenovo, is available for purchase by invitation only. That means company CEOs and other big business cheeses will probably be the only folks getting their hands on this leather bound notebook.
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“The merger has proven to be the exactly what we needed.”
According to our bus driver, Donnie Ray, it’s “Maybe 10 minutes down 280,” from 367 Addison Avenue in Palo Alto, California to Hewlett-Packard’s new “Connected Home” in Cupertino. via Canoe
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The HP Pavilion dv6500t is a Santa Rosa equipped update to the very popular dv6000t series of mainstream laptops, which topped the NotebookReview.com Most Popular Laptops chart for quite a while. A 15.4 widescreen, consumer-oriented laptop, it delivers a solid, well-rounded package that updates the HP lineup nicely.
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Asustek has announced the Asus T500 3.5G High Speed PC Card, supporting GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, and WCDMA 2100/1900/850 mobile services. The T500 PC card is able to provide users with 3.6Mbps data download speed, and offers unique phone communication functions for the desktop or laptop PC, according to Asustek. Asus T500 3.5G High Speed PC Card has an […]
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Chip maker Intel and non-profit organization One Laptop per Child (OLPC) today announced they have agreed to work together “to bring the benefits of technology to the developing world through synergy of their respective programs”. Under the agreement, Intel and OLPC will explore collaborations involving technology and educational content. In addition, Intel will join the board […]
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Cooler Master has introduced NotePal Infinite, the new product in NotePal laptop cooling pad series. NotePal infinite cools down multiple heat sources in laptop at once, such as processor, graphics chip, memory modules, optical drives, and hard drives accordingly.
Asus has been eating the innovation cookies again. Not content with releasing punchable, scratch-proof monitors, the Taiwan-based company has unveiled a
‘ Toshiba’s digital products division has added three models to its line of 15.4-inch Qosmio F45 A/V notebooks. via Digital Game Developer
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Dell Vostro series are new business laptops that offer wide range of budget laptops to expansive ones with AMD-based or Intel-based to support exclusively small businesses with 1-25 employees, simple or no networks and limited or no in-house IT support.
The fist good advantage of these laptops is Vostro systems come without annoying trialware pre-installed. You just get the software you want. This is really best blessing. I have seen many complaints about these trialware tools from the users of different laptop brands in different websites.
Dell Vostro 1400 with 14.1″ display, Vostro1500 with 15.4″ display, andVostro1700 with 17″ display are based on Intel
- The choice of Intel PM965 chipset and discrete graphics card of dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT or GeForce 8400M GS to support Direct X10
- The choice of Intel GM965 chipset with integrated Intel GMA X3100 graphics for budget level
- Internal Wi-Fi 802.11g, a/g, or the option of Wireless-N (802.11 a/g/n)
- Intel Core 2 Duo Processors with 800MHz FSB
All Dell Vostro systems are very customizable in different parts include processor, hard drive, optical drive the resolution and technology (the different kinds of widescreen) of display, graphic cards and wireless network.
Dell Vostro 1400: it is very customizable. The laptop’s processor can come from the budget level of Intel Celeron M M540 (1.86GHz, 1M L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB) up to Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB).
The memory can be up to 4 GB dual-channel 667MHz DDR2 and the hard drive can provide up to 160GB12 7200 RPM SATA hard drive. The Optical drive can be one of the 8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability or
The display provides Up to 14.1″ Widescreen WXGA+ (1440×900) with TrueLife and the discrete graphics is Up to NVIDIAGeForceGo 8400M GS with 128MB DDR2 dedicated graphic memory.
Additionally, this laptop comes with optional 2.0 megapixel camera, media direct buttons, and security cable slot and optional mobile broadband and Bluetooth technology.
Dell Vostro 1500: is like Vostro1400 but with some differences. The differences come in 5 parts include:
- OS: Vostro 1400 can have one of the Windows Vista Ultimate/ Vista Business or Vista Home Basic. But Vostro 1500 comes with one of the OS above plus one of the Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition.
- Display: Vostro 1500 provides Up to 15.4″ Widescreen WSXGA+ (1680×1050) display with TrueLife
- Graphics: Vostro 1500 offers higher graphic card: Up to NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT with 256MB DDR2 dedicated graphic memory. So, it can be more professional.
- Weight: Vostro 1400 is lighter and weighs 2.45 kg (5.39 lbs) while Vostro 1500 weighs 2.87 kg (6.33 lbs). Naturally, their dimensions are different too.
- Storage: Vostro 1400 can arrange storage up to 160GB12 7200 RPM SATA hard drive while Vostro 1500 arranges up to 160GB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive.
4USB 2.0 ports; 1 IEEE 1394 FireWire port, VGA video output & S-Video; Stereo in, headphone/speaker out & dual digital mics; Integrated 10/100 LAN (RJ-45) & 56K11 Modem (RJ-11) ports; 8-in-1 Card Reader; Express Card slot
Well the website doesn’t mention any PC card or Express card slot but I hope these two laptops have them. The4 basic price if these two models start at $549.
Dell Vostro 1700: This laptop is 17″ display for business use but it can be a good gaming and multimedia laptop too. This laptop can have higher performance as it comes Up to Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7700 (2.4GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB). With Up to 17″ UltraSharp Widescreen WUXGA (1920×1200) display with TrueLife you can get the higher graphics card of Up to NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT with 256MB DDR2 dedicated graphic memory.
The storage is enough for saving movies and games specially, the hard drive is speedy and good for playing games. It provides Up to 320GB12 (Dual Drives: 160GB12 7200 RPM SATA hard drive x2).
It arranges one more USB ports but other features of I/O are like the pervious two models I mentioned above. It has got the same amount of Memory, optical drive and Network connections, as well. This laptop only runs on Vista Business or Vista Home Basic.
Additionally it comes with optional 2.0 megapixel camera, media direct control buttons, and numeric keypad, and security cable slot and optional mobile broadband and Bluetooth technology.
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
17.0 inch Wide Screen XGA+ LCD Display
1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Wi-Fi Mini Card
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty1 with Mail-in Service
Dell Vostro 1000: Totally, it is a cheap and budget laptop for business use that the basic price starts at $449 and its highest price with the highest component that it can have is $649.
I should add that it has got sealed full-sized keyboard and its display comes with anti-glare coating although it is a cheap laptop.
Vostro 1000 runs on variety of Vista Business; Vista Home Basic; Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Home Edition
Mobile AMD Sempron Processor 3500+
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition, SP2
15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Anti-Glare Display
512MB Shared Single Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 1 Dimm
60G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Wi-Fi Mini Card
ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 256MB HyperMemory™ (integrated)
1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty1 with Mail-in Service
These four Vostro laptop series target business users but unfortunately none of them has enough security features like fingerprint reader or TPM module. But other features that they provide are really excellent.
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Gateway has announced new M-Series and T-series laptops for multimedia use. I am happy that laptop makers have started to use more colorful laptops especially for multimedia and entertainment use. We always know Sony laptops as stylish ones with different colors. Recently, Dell launched its 5 or 6 new laptop series with 8 color options. Gateway has started the same style and these two M-Series and T-series laptops come in three different colors of Crimson Red, Pacific Blue or Slate Grey colors.
The highlight features of M-Series and T-series laptops are:
- Using Centrino Mobile Technology with Intel Core 2 Due processors to deliver high performance
- Optional ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics
- The option having of HD DVD or Blu-ray optical drive. This is really so good because many laptop makers offer only one of these two high definition optical drive astheir options not both of them like these two series.
- Good wireless connection: offering wireless 802.11a/b/g and next-generation 802.11 Draft-N standards and Bluetooth technology
- HDMI output for watching movies in high quality display
- Fingerprint reader to enhance security
- A built-in webcam to do video conferencing
The first two models of the Gateway M-Series and T-Series laptops called “M-6816” and “T-6815” will come to market from July 22 and consumers can buy them through some of national retailers. Also, Gateway M-Series and T-Series will be available for order through the company’s direct sales channels of 1-800-GATEWAY and http://www.gateway.com/. The prices start at $899.99.
The customizable Gateway M-150X and T-140X, the new notebooks will be priced starting at $999.99.
I am quoting some lines from the press release for more details of these two lines up:
Customers will be able to stay connected to the Internet and email with the Gateway M-Series and T-Series notebooks’ advanced connectivity options. An integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam enables video conferencing and video emails. Wireless access via hotspots is possible with multiple wireless options including 802.11a/b/g or next-generation 802.11 Draft-N. Optional integrated Bluetooth technology allows customers to wirelessly connect to peripherals such as printers, mobile phones, as well as a keyboard and mouse. The wireless connections can be turned off with a dedicated switch for power conservation or use on a plane.
The new notebooks come with multiple battery options for long battery life and mobility, letting customers use their notebooks to their potential. They each come standard with a six-cell battery. An extended 9-cell battery is also available.
Design-Optimized for Usability with Eye-Catching Style
The all-new industrial design of the Gateway M-Series and T-Series notebooks make them stand out in a crowd. The design features distinctive eye- catching graduated sphere Ridgeview™ design over Crimson Red™, Pacific Blue™ and Slate Grey™ enhanced by other treatments such as a unique aluminum keyboard surround surface, slimming metal profiling and deluxe trims. Plus, the unique high-quality finish protects the embedded graphic, providing a smooth, stylish notebook exterior.
The Gateway M-Series has a 15.4-inch widescreen display with resolutions up to 1920×1200 (on the M-series only) while the Gateway T-Series has a 14.1-inch widescreen display.
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