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Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q708 New Gaming Laptop: The desktop replacement has 17 inch widescreen TruBrite display with an Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core processor, Dual NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS 1GB GPUs, 320GB hard drive, 128GB NAND flash memory, 4GB DDR3 RAM, Full-size keyboard, Four Harman Kardon stereo speakers with subwoofer, 1.3MP webcam, HDMI and DisplayPort connectors. The Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q708 retails for $4,199.99 upwards, depending on the specs.
Dell Vostro 2510: The 15.4-inch system marks a few key changes from the outgoing 1510 and comes in a two-tone black and red body instead of the more conservative exterior of the old system. It also switches to a slot-load drive like that of the Studio 15 and uses a new cooling system that vents heat away from the bottom of the notebook to make it more comfortable on its owner's lap.
In spite of the outside changes, the system is similar in most respects to the 1510 and uses current-generation Core 2 Duo processors up to 2.6GHz rather than Centrino 2-era components; new among the expansion options is a slot-load Blu-ray burner for both making large backups as well as playing HD movies.
Dell doesn't yet allow purchasing the system but says a minimum configuration will have a 1440x900 resolution display with a built-in webcam, a GeForce 8400M GS for video and a 160GB hard disk. Custom orders can boost the system to a 1920x1200 display and 320GB of disk space. A sample $899 model revealed as part of the last-minute leak also suggests a minimum 2GB of memory when the system ships sometime in August.
Samsung NC10 Netbook: The 10-inch system has the same 1024x600 LED-lit display and 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor of many rivals but includes a pair of features specific to the electronics giant's in-house development. A silver ion powder coat on the keys allegedly keeps them free of bacteria that could make the user sick; the outer shell is also said to be toughened against mild damage, including those from temperature changes.
The portable sits at the high end of the notebook spectrum and carries a six-cell battery that Samsung estimates can produce up to eight hours of runtime despite leaving the system fairly light at just over 2.9 pounds. Storage is also focused almost exclusively on rotating hard drives with the choice of either 80GB or 160GB disks, while a three-format card reader handles outside media. Expansion is common for the type with three USB ports and VGA out, although Samsung makes Bluetooth an option.
Unlike other netbooks, Samsung is dropping Linux and instead makes Windows XP Home the only operating system choice; Microsoft's netbook limits dictate that the stock system will carry no more than 1GB of RAM.
The DV6846 is the latest addition to HP DV Series. The DV6846 is no different. As always, the construction is excellent, with sturdy hinges and a tough body that can take a lot of beating. Its profile too remains unchanged. Rather surprisingly, the DV6846 is a bit heavier than previous models in the series and heats up a lot more as well. This could cause some issues if you use it literally as a 'laptop'!
Another thing that remains unchanged is the keyboard. As with its predecessors, the keyboard offers a very comfortable working experience. The keys themselves are well-spaced out and offer good tactile feedback, and their smooth textured finish make short work of long hours of typing.
The touchpad is also well-designed. Unlike other manufacturers that tend to deploy a textured finish for the touchpad, HP offers a smooth finish. This allows for quick manipulation of the mouse cursor, and when you combine it with its larger-than-average size and the satisfying 'deep-click' feel of the mouse buttons, it certainly scores.
MacBook Air owners can now spend even more cash on style thanks to ColorWare. The computer personalization company will paint your MacBook Air for $500 to $700 depending on how many surfaces you colorize.
ColorWare has 35 colors to choose from and will paint your MacBook Air solid. If you’re really tasteless creative you can paint your notebook’s lid, hinges, palm rest, mouse button, case bottom and Apple logo all different colors.
You can either send in your own MacBook Air to be painted or you can buy one new from ColorWare for $2,589 and up. There’s a 3-4 week turnaround on the custom paint jobs.
ColorWare will paint all of your non-MacBook Air notebooks and electronics as well. The company does an excellent job in colorizing components, but you’ve really got to LOVE the color you’re choosing because it’s not a cheap process and it’s nearly impossible to sell your notebook once it’s been so heavily customized.
Apple updated its MacBook and MacBook Pro lines with faster Intel processors and higher capacity hard drives. The MacBook Pros now feature a Multi-Touch trackpad and NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics with up to 512MB of video memory. The 17-inch MacBook Pro can be ordered with a LED display for the first time.
Apple will continue to offer three MacBook, two 15.4-inch MacBook Pros and one 17-inch MacBook Pro retail configurations. All three notebooks can be customized at Apple’s online store.
If you’re considering switching from a Windows-based notebook to a MacBook for the first time remember that Apple’s a luxury brand and there is no budget MacBook. You may also miss some features which are standard on many PC notebooks that cost much less. None of the new MacBooks or MacBook Pros come with built-in card readers, docking ports, extended battery options or a remote control for example.
Notebooks.com first took a look at the ModBook, the first MacBook Tablet at MacWorld 2006. Veronica of Maholo Daily caught up with the CEO of Axiotron, the company behind the ModBook and some artistic-types who are already using the ModBook professionally.
The ModBook starts at $2,200 and the inventor admits the market for a Mac tablet is too small for Apple to go after directly.
Check out this video and you’ll see how a DJ, a photographer and a cartoonist use the ModBook.
Dell Vostro 2510: The 15.4-inch system marks a few key changes from the outgoing 1510 and comes in a two-tone black and red body instead of the more conservative exterior of the old system. It also switches to a slot-load drive like that of the Studio 15 and uses a new cooling system that vents heat away from the bottom of the notebook to make it more comfortable on its owner's lap.
Samsung NC10 Netbook: The 10-inch system has the same 1024x600 LED-lit display and 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor of many rivals but includes a pair of features specific to the electronics giant's in-house development. A silver ion powder coat on the keys allegedly keeps them free of bacteria that could make the user sick; the outer shell is also said to be toughened against mild damage, including those from temperature changes.
The DV6846 is the latest addition to HP DV Series. The DV6846 is no different. As always, the construction is excellent, with sturdy hinges and a tough body that can take a lot of beating. Its profile too remains unchanged. Rather surprisingly, the DV6846 is a bit heavier than previous models in the series and heats up a lot more as well. This could cause some issues if you use it literally as a 'laptop'!
MacBook Air owners can now spend even more cash on style thanks to ColorWare. The computer personalization company will paint your MacBook Air for $500 to $700 depending on how many surfaces you colorize.
