A new update of the house in Cupertino, overwhelmingly want to return to the top of the MacBook sales. The line is made in new technology and design, but look at the details. The new unibody chassis is an aluminum 13, 15 and 17 inches. The screen is backlit with LEDs to give a more vivid colors. The trackpad is a Multi Touch glass and has a backlit keypad for night vision.

Autonomy, as the design has been improved, in fact, thanks to Adaptive Charging and innovative chemical operations autonomy increased even more, pulling over 80% original capacity. In addition, the Notebook of Apple gained as EPEAT Gold environmental device, meet the Energy Star 5.0 requirements.

Let's see in detail the three models. We start from the 13-inch MacBook Pro includes a slot for SD Card, a new FireWire 800 port. The graphics are marked NVIDIA GeForce 9400M. For the remaining features, the offer is divided into two solutions. The first CPU Intel Core 2 Duo from 2.26 GHz with 2 GB of RAM and a Hard Disk 160 Gb. The cost to the public will be 1149 euros. The second model is equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz, with 4 GB of RAM and a Hard Disk 250 Gb. The cost of the second notebook is 1399 euro.

The 15-inch MacBook Pro also has a slot for SD and 4 GB of RAM. The models are respectively three and one with an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz Hard Disk with 250 Gb and graphics NVIDIA GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT, it costs 1599 euros. A second with an Intel Core 2 Duo to 2.66GHz, 320GB hard drive and from the graphics card NVIDIA GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT 1.799 euros. The third most powerful is equipped with a CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz with a 500 GB disk, graphics card NVIDIA GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT at a cost of 2099 EURO to the public.

We come to the top of the range. The MacBook Pro 17 inch. Its battery life by 8 hours, makes it the most performant maturity. It has an Express Card slot, 4 GB of RAM and graphics card NVIDIA GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT. The processor board is a fast Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz and has a Hard Disk 500 Gb. The cost? Only 2299 euros. But the news is not finished, because Apple has updated the MacBook Air as well as making it more powerful yet lighter.

The thickness is from 4 to 19 mm and weighs only 1.3 kg, with the two models. The base with an Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz by, HDD 120 GB, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M at a cost of 1399 euros, while that based on Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz from memory with solid state 128 GB graphics card NVIDIA GeForce 9400M at a cost of 1699 euro.

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Awesome PC!!!

Has been a great PC so far. Wife needed a replacement for her 15.4in Dell. She was tired of lugging a heavy, big, overheating PC around.

Now one can fit in her purse!! Super small form factor, powerful, sleek, and sexy! Small power adapter also compliments its small size. Great for web browsing, office documents, email, etc.

I didn't realize however that it didn't come with bluetooth, but that is easily remedied with a USB Bluetooth adapter. Found one online and it was super tiny. Not much bigger than the USB port itself.

Battery life is great! With the included power management features and being conscious to close it when not in use it can last all day!

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A great little computer

I've had this for a month now, (ASUS Eee PC 1000HA) and am glad I chose this model. It's very difficult to imagine just what using a laptop with a 10" screen is like; not until I actually got extended "hands on" experience could I get the real feel for it.

Others commented on the placement of the right shift key, and I was having a hard time envisioning what they were talking about - now I know! The keyboard is comfortable to type on for me. I'm a touch typist, and the placement of the right shift key has caught me by surprise with my cursor going somewhere else on the screen several times(the shift key on the right is at the far edge of the keypad, with the arrow keys coming before the shift key, so when I'm typing and go to hit the shift key, I'll hit an arrow key and send the cursor off on an independent frolic). The left shift key is where it should be, so no issues with it. I have pretty much just conditioned myself to stop and look before trying to hit the right shift key.

The keyboard feels a little insubstantial - I can actually see and feel it flex when in use. This is the only reason I gave just 4 stars rather than 5. I do feel I have to sort of go easy on it because of this. Fortunately, most of my use of the laptop is with the mouse. The touchpad mouse is no better, or no worse than others - I don't particularly like any of them. I use a small laptop wireless mouse when I'm able to (when I'm home, that's pretty much all the time). When I'm taking the computer away from home I just deal with the touchpad. One tip, pretty easy to figure out, is that for clicking, you get the best results by clicking on the front edge of the touchpad as opposed to the top.

This little thing is a pure pleasure to take with me when I need to take it away from home - the real reason for its being! Weighs only 2 pounds, totally easy to carry. It also comes with its own little carrying sleeve.

Battery life - I've run it right down to the edge of dead several times, and I've not gotten the advertised 7 hours, but 5 is definitely do-able. I have to say that all the times I've used up all its capacity, I've done so while using wi-fi. I do think that if the wi-fi were not being used, 7 hours would not be out of the question at all. And it really is great for sitting in the recliner and catching up with reading all the news sites and message boards I follow. This size makes it a "laptop" in the purest sense. The first time I turned the computer on, it recognized my home wi-fi setup and after entering in the password, away we went.
It comes with MS Works suite loaded, and Skype. There's a built in web cam, and the 160GB hard drive is very ample. It also has some free online storage(for a trial period anyway). I don't make use of this; when I looked into it, it just wasn't something I felt was an advantage.
My main use for this is for taking with me to classes I teach so I can refer to my notes, and the ease of transporting along with the long battery life make it just right for this.

When using this computer, you'll want to drastically reduce use of any toolbars you might use; there just isn't enough screen real estate to spare for things that are not absolutely essential.

All in all, I'm very pleased with the purchase. It really can do all I want it to do. I'm also glad I got the white version; it's a very pretty piece of equipment and the white helps to not show the fingerprints.

Also, my unit was shipped by Beach Camera, as Amazon didn't have it in stock. I got absolutely GREAT service from them, had the computer on Saturday after placing my order on Wednesday. I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again.

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Great Netbook

The screen is unbelievably bright and the clarity of the contrast is amazing compare to my Acer Notebook.
The only drawback that I saw is the webcam, which I think is useless. The picture and video of the cam should have a lot of lighting to be able to see the image.

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Nice little notebook

Ordered this product via Amazon.com from The Netherlands.Had it delivered in Houston.Excellent service and great Asus Eee PC 1000HA.Wthin a few minutes ready to use!

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Totally Cool Notebook

ASUS Eee PC 1000HA 10-Inch Notebook (1.6 GHz Intel ATOM N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB Eee Storage, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) Fine Ebony I bought this little dynamo because I "Just couldn't live without it" I already have 2 other notebooks with larger screens, HDD's, and Optical drives, that do all sorts of stuff for me. One is an Acer, the other is a Generic, that I picked up from taking a class a couple of years ago. The generic runs at a 3.0 Ghz the Acer at 2.1 Ghz. My next door neighbor bought one,(a 9 inch) and when I saw it I just had to get my own. Thus far it has met all my needs but the best thing I like is the lightness, battery life, and the "Cuteness" of it. I anticipate taking it to my monthly "Kaffee Klatch" of guys and gals I used to work with some 50 years ago, to show some home movies that I've taken over the years, and know that the battery will last the full two hours plus of our BS sessions. The only negative and is with all Touchpad mice is that they are too damn sensitive. I bought a USB mouse, that I use with it, as well as the rest of my Notebooks. I also upgraded the RAM to 2 Gb and purchased an external optical drive that I can use with it as well as a separate carrying case in lieu of the one that comes with it. It works well with my wireless LAN, and even some of my neighbors. I wanted to test it last time I went to Arizona to find a WI-FI spot and test it there, but ran out of time. I also love the SD additional storage that is also with the machine. I have an 8 Gb that is more than sufficient to view a movie, and you can say have a 1/2 dozen of the cards to watch a number of movies on your travels. I've not used the built in camera with it yet, and see no need to for the near future.
However, I guess it would set well with the younger set who love to chat online, I gave that up when I met the love of my life some years back when it was Un-Cool to meet online. I love this machine.

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Many times you used the term "bomb-proof" notebook to define a performance above average, but this time the notebook could actually be able to withstand a grenade.

Certainly the grenade was really too much, but as the E6400 Latitude XFR notebooks equipped with the technological Ballistic Armor Protection System, which I doubt you would be intimidated by a small trauma. The body made of magnesium allows the notebook to resist sand, water, dust and stubborn bumps up to several meters in height.

Dell XFR Latitude E6400 comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo P9600 from 2.66GHz, 128GB of SSD, RAM that can reach 8GB depending on the configuration chosen, 14.1-inch screen with WXGA resolution and graphics card NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M with 256MB of DDR2 memory.

This miniature rock will be a very high cost $4300 alone in the base configuration (and then try to imagine the top of the range).

ARCHOS has partnered with Alcatel-Lucent and ICO to demonstrate the operation of a mobile system for receiving digital television at the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas in early January.

The demonstration given at the ESC with the help of Alcatel-Lucent and ICO's telecommunications has been focused on the DVB-SH (Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite services to Handhelds) to situations of everyday life. In particular has been proven the capability of the DVB-SH standard to work on an ongoing basis with the receipt so the only signal to the satellite signals from terrestrial broadcast or a combination of satellite and terrestrial signals.

ARCHOS, already a pioneer in solutions for mobile reception of broadcast DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial), has decided to from now on an expansion of its offering to include the DVB-SH technology that not only specifically designed for reception on handheld devices, is able to offer benefits that go far beyond those of the standard DVB-T.

The transmission and use of mobile digital TV has been demonstrated on the latest models ARCHOS Internet Media Tablet, specifically devices ARCHOS 5 and ARCHOS 7 were prepared with a special software that can receive video data stream of DVB-SH. At was also presented the prototype of an accessory for receiving the television signal on board cars.

With screens from 5 "and 7" and ARM Cortex processors, devices, ARCHOS Internet Media Tablet had no problem to return absolutely crisp images with a fluidity of movement greater than that of any other portable device. The architecture ARCHOS offers, through the simple purchase of an accessory and a plug-in software, the ability to make all devices for the next production of TV future. This solution is also compatible with ARCHOS model 10, the mini-laptops recently presented to the market.

"Archos has been able once again to demonstrate its know-how, innovative solutions dedicated to mobile devices of high quality. The aim would be to first-hand what users could reserve the near future in terms of mobile TV experience with a quality equal to that of traditional TV lounge. The ability to reduce the current gap between fixed and mobile TV will be the determining factor for the success of mobile TV, "said Henri Crohas, founder and CEO of ARCHOS.

Regarding Europe, the telecommunications company Solaris Mobile, a joint venture between SES Astra and Eutelsat, has announced its intention to launch a satellite for transmission of a bouquet of television channels based on the standard S-band DVB-SH . Putting into orbit the satellite is expected in early spring 2009, while the first mobile TV services will be available towards the end of the year. During 2009 ARCHOS has also forecast the issuance of an accessory and a plug-in software for television reception on mobile Internet Media Tablet and the mini-laptop.

Here are two new notebooks, Asus.F70 solutions and F50, respectively, from a panel of 17.3 inches and 16 inches, both in 16:9 format.

The F70 model, depending on configuration, is available with Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium Dual Core and Intel Celeron adopts SiS chipset M671DX, combined with the controller I / O SiS 968. Supports up to 4GB of DDR2 memory at 800MHz.

Graphics card NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS with 512MB of dedicated memory. The screen resolution is 1600 x 900 pixels, or Full HD 1920 1080 pixels. In terms of storage, you can opt for solutions dual disk (which in this case can be up to 1TB of space) and, as regards the optical drives, you can choose a Blu-Ray.

The family F50 is available in two variants, F50Z and F50Gx. The latter is based on Intel processors, again choose between solutions Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron Dual Core, Celeron.

In this case, the chipset used is the NVIDIA MCP79MX, which supports up to 4GB of DDR2 memory at 800MHz. The video subsystem is, in this case, the solution GeForce 9400M. Turning to the screen, in addition to 16-inch panel previously mentioned, you can also choose a solution by 15.6 inches. For both models of the resolution is 1366 x 768 pixels.

F50Z variant differs from the pattern just described for the platform: it will match the AMD Turion 64 X2 (or Athlon 64 X2) combined with AMD780G chipset, while the other specifications remain unchanged.

Having talked about the elder brother HP Pavilion dv6t here is another notebook that HP booth visitors can admire CES 2009 in all its metallic beauty. These HP Pavilion dv3z large 1.3-inch product and a good technical details.

HP Pavilion is a range of notebook / laptop always on top because the device offers excellent prices. The 2009 CES in Las Vegas this was a perfect promotional vehicle for presenting the latest portable market in the following quarter.

HP Pavilion dv3z has a diagonal screen measurement of 13.3-inch wide screen with BrightView technology, has an Intel Centrino 2 processor, graphics card NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS, HDMI output and WiFi. In a few days the details and price.

Also arriving in our country the much anticipated new Panasonic laptops home as part of the new series of 8 Toughbook portables to a market of professionals who need equipment resistant, reliable and technologically advanced.

This is not only content and features, always in relation to modern requirements, but also a research and development relating to the comfort and resistance to shocks and blows accidental.

They are all three new models: CF-F8, CF and CF-W8-T8, each one different is that appearance in the envelopes.

The model is the tip CF-F8, a real gem with 14.1-inch screen and widescreen weight extremely low: only 1.6 kg.

As for the technical, mount 3 gb of Ram, an Intel processor 2.26 Ghz, as well as having a connection and Wi Fi, optional, also HSDPA.

The keyboard has been designed so highly ergonomic and a capacity to resist up to 200 cc of liquid, while the screen holds a pressure equal to a weight of 100 kg.

Obviously the body is the most organized in terms of resistance: in addition to the practice pull handle to be carried like a briefcase, can withstand shocks from a height of about one meter, while the hard disk is protected by special bearings that any damp the vibrations and stresses.

Finally, with regard to energy saving, the CF-F8 has the ECO Battery Charger, which allows for fast charging, while there are some switches that allow you to disable the LAN is that the integrated DVD drive.

The price of the Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8 is about 2,000 euros.

An interesting product for those who need to use a laptop to condition, and want a device that can stand up to stress and wear very driven.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers, confirming its role as innovator in the field of environment and energy saving, has made a mark "Green IT" for their products. The new logo will allow customers to easily identify the devices made with eco-compatible technologies.

The mark "Green IT" allows for the rapid product performance in terms of energy efficiency and environmental impact during the entire life cycle, from production stage through to recycling, according to a set of rigid criteria. In addition, the label Green IT is a benchmark for internal Fujitsu Siemens Computers, for a continuous improvement in the development of eco-systems.

Giuseppe Magni, Marketing Director of Fujitsu Siemens Computers, commented the news: "With the development and introduction of this new independent system of identification of Green IT, we have raised the level of our commitment to the environment. After two decades of success in technological innovations eco-compatible, the company has a new ambition, to make further improvements. The brand new "Green IT" confirms our desire to have a leading role among IT providers in terms of processes and environmentally friendly technologies, and demonstrates the commitment of the development of a computer."

The first products to carry the label, starting in November, are the LIFEBOOK professional notebooks and ESPRIMO Mobile, ESPRIMO professional PCs, PCs and consumer line AMILO notebooks, workstations and thin client CELSIUS FUTRO. Fujitsu Siemens Computers is also defining the criteria for server and storage solutions.

The label Green IT uses a simple system at three levels, identified by one to three stars.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers has developed a detailed set of parameters for evaluating different elements of a product. The level of approval higher than three stars, indicating that the products exceed the current legal provisions relating to Green IT. The three-star label is in fact allocated only to those able to answer a list of requirements related to materials, recycling and energy consumption. For example, a business client to three stars should be produced only with materials free of halogen, must be accompanied by guides made with chlorine-free paper, in addition the product must be dismantled by one person using instruments commonly available and all with plastic components weighing more than 25g should be reported according to the standard ISO 11469:2000 for easier identification during disposal. In addition, for the three stars, food products must meet the energy efficiency levels of 80% for PCs and 85% for notebooks in operation with working loads of 20%, 50% and 80 %.

As mentioned earlier travel notebook has just begun, and is far dall'arrestarsi. Asus has in fact sfornato a new notebook that is called N80V (but never a Christian name?), A mid-range notebook with a stylish look. Mount an Intel Core 2 Duo and well-4GB of RAM, to play and edit without performance problems.

The graphics card is a NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS with 1GB of VRAM, the hard disk is 320GB, has a fingerprint reader and an advanced Blu-end ray.Per can count on a webcam integrated 1.3 megapixel with facial recognition , Wi-Fi, bluetooth and the new Quick Start Express Gate.

It past about 40 years since the first concept notebook. A frightening developments (like the rest of the technology) that in recent years seen its characteristics changes day by day.

It's interesting to see that the notebook we know today all descended from a single concept never made it Dynabook was never realized, yet is the model that provided the foundations for the creation of notebooks that we know today. And it is this concept that three days ago has celebrated 40 years at the Mountain View Computer History Museum.

Dynabook was designed by a programmer of Xerox, Alan Kay, who wanted to create a laptop designed (at least initially) children. Just when computers weighed 50 kilos, he designed a concept for a 1 kilo that was decisive for the creation of notebooks, in fact in 1968 for the development of the Dynabook, other developers joined the project managed to work actively to the creation of the first notebooks to be sold on a large scale: Osborne 1, a PC portable (weighing about 10 kilos) released in 1981 boasted of having the beauty of 65 kilobytes of memory for an attractive price of 1800 dollars.

We read on the walkways that appeared a very technical and very feminine ... the notebook disguised as handbag! Looking well, by far, we have the impression that it is a pochette hard but the HP logo express everything.

This is a notebook signed exclusively by Vivienne Tam and presented at New York Fashion Week.

Small, convenient, hi-tech and especially fashion, technology finally becomes fashionable trends and meet the spring-summer 2009: the press and the colors chosen for the skin of the mini-pc, in fact, repeating the leitmotiv of 'Entire collection of Tam. The price: 700 dollars. But for a notebook that combines over the wardrobe that's good enough.

Customize your notebook with satisfactory components can be complicated and meticulous. OCZ introduces this exciting initiative to fans, players, and IT professionals with the new Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Gaming Notebook. Designed to make it easier than ever and to fully exploit the benefits of building their notebooks, OCZ launches the "self" is one-of-a-kind, and allows consumers to build a real high-notebook performance with its ideal configuration in a few simple steps to follow.

Although many companies offer customization and different configurations, is nothing compared to the options available to you with a kit do-it-yourself notebook.

Equipped with ATI Radeon graphics performance, OCZ DIY notebook lets you rip all the most advanced system of graphics-intensive games and applications.

Why the kits do-it-yourself, because you can choose the hardware you most like, well, you do not need to replace the entire laptop, in case you want to upgrade: faster CPU, RAM, hard disk, and so on.

For the sake of peace, OCZ validation CPU, HDD, OTD, and memory for the do-it-yourself notebook, to ensure maximum compatibility and stability. Set up your notebook allows you to scour the Web in electronics stores for the best deals for components.

Although mounting your notebook may seem intuitive for enthusiasts, OCZ provides a set-up guide ensuring that all components are installed correctly and all steps have been completed. The guide do-it-yourself not only explains the installation and set-up of the system, but also makes it easy for a novice user to take part in this movement do-it-yourself.

The platform allows Intel Centrino 2 processor with the Intel Core 2 Duo last generation, including CPU Intel Core 2 Extreme, 2.0GHz to 2.6GHz. Among the options available, the user can configure your notebook with 8GB of memory, 80GB hard disk to 500GB with a speed of 5400rpm or 7200rpm, and SSD drive, speakers for a sound in high definition, Express Card, 3 USB ports , HMDI and VGA. The Wi-Fi module, will enable a Bluetooth 2.0 EDR and a 2.0 megapixel camera. For security, OCZ has integrated a fingerprint reader on the palm rest.

We see all the features. Specifications is here:

It will be available colors: white, black and blue. It will be available from November from 400 euro. We have also recently presented a series of mini notebook.

With a 13.3" display (X360) and 14.1"(X460) and a weight of only 1.29 kg (X360) and 1.9 kg (X460), these notebooks are the most light to the world in their respective categories. Despite the low weight, these models are equipped to offer performance without compromise: 3 USB ports, HDMI connection (High Definition Multimedia Interface), express card slot by 34mm, VGA output, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR * (Enhanced Data Rate), LAN Ethernet 10/100/1000 and wireless 802.11 a / b / g / n.

As an alternative to hard disk installed 120 GB, Model X360 can be equipped with a solid state disk 64 or 128 GB (SSD) *, which offers high performance compared to traditional Hard Disk Drive (HDD): boot time more fast 25-50%, access times over 300% faster (53MB / s) read and 150% (28MB / s) for writing, the X460 model and instead equipped with integrated optical drive that allows users to exchange information and experience the best multimedia experience in mobility, without being burdened by additional devices.

the reader memory cards 7-in-1 can transfer quickly and easily documents, images, videos and music. In addition, the webcam integrated 1.3 mega pixel and ideal to stay in touch with their friends and colleagues via video conferencing or live messaging.

Thanks to the slot for docking station that allows the connection in a single click and facilitates access to a wide variety of doors, Samsung X360 and X460 are the perfect solution for business users.

The two new Samsung notebooks are equipped with a 6-cell battery that provides up to 5 hours. The X460 model also has the option with a 9-cell battery that extends the autonomy of the notebook up to 7.5 hours. Using the technology of Intel Centrino 2 Ultra Low Voltage for X360 and Intel Centrino 2 X460 allows optimization processes, also the innovative LED display from 13.3 (X360) and 14.1"(X460) WXGA (1280? 800) significantly reduces energy consumption and at the same time improves by 33% the luminosity compared to a normal LCD display.

To also ensure maximum protection of data, the notebooks are equipped with a reader biometric fingerprint and an authentication system (TPM).

The proprietary technology Protect-O-Edge allows these notebooks to withstand the stress even more extreme and at the same time ensure maximum reliability.

Finally, both models X360 and X460, like all Samsung notebook, boasts an exceptional innovation: the Silver Nano technology, which enables the keyboard of the laptop and treated with a special coating to the silver ions that ensures total protection from bacteria.

Features

Optimized graphics, high-level experience

Ultra-sharp display

Lightweight, durable style sought

Aesthetics is devoted to "street art" and art engine for performance and power. The new family of notebooks iPower Gx signed Packard Bell certainly has something to say to fans of professional gaming, and not only because of having to set a specific new Cpu Intel Core 2 quad-core Q9100 and Nvidia chipsets Geforce 9800M Gts with a Gbyte of dedicated video memory.

The design of these laptops is freely inspired by the culture of graffiti and the philosophy behind its development desk is expressed in the design of the lid covered in material and in particular anti-red finish. On the technical front, said another plus is the 17-inch screen compatible with the standard Full-HD video (that of Blu-ray for instance) while in the double hard disk place up to 640 Gbyte of documents. The battery lithium ion is nine cells and given the peculiarities of this notebook there seems a good dowry in order to stay on foot when you are around.

The iPower Gx is these days on store shelves across Europe to the public with prices starting at 1499 euro.

See also: The Lightest Notebook, Asus F6