First Asus Eee Touchscreen Laptop?

Despite Asus Eee’s ever growing popularity I have always felt unconvinced by the concept. It’s a cheap and highly portable device, I’ll give you that, but it needs some more work done here and there.

Asus’ Australian division has confirmed they are working on a Eee Touchscreen laptop version. The details are still missing. Is is going to be a clamshell based touchscreen notebook? Is it going to be called an Eee something? Is it going to be that affordable? Is it going to be 7 or 9 inch?

While we are all waiting for the WWDC in June, we shouldn’t overlook the Taipei Computex from June 3rd to June 7th. The Eee was released there last year and hopefully this touchscreen rumor will be confirmed in a few days at the same conference.

I’d be interested in a touchscreen Eee. If they manage to squeeze a hard drive too, I’ll be changing my opinion about this wonder laptop.

The BRASH 10: Laptops of 2009

If your head’s spinning trying to choose a new laptop from the myriad offerings currently on the market, then look no further. In an effort to relieve you of the tedious and often madding task of technology research, we’ve done the grunt work for you and compiled a list of the newest and best notebook computers. Rather than numb your mind with a listing of features and specifications, we’ve nailed down the essentials—who makes it, why you need it, what it offers and how much it’s going to cost you. You can thank us later. —Allison Johnston

The Gaming Guru, Alienware Area-51 m15x Laptop ($4,789) Though not exactly recession-friendly, the Alienware Area laptop is every gamer’s dream. With lighting customization options, amazing graphics and the horsepower to handle even the most intense games, the m15x falls short only on battery life (weighing in at a measly 2 hours before tap-out.) With new power-saving options available, however, the system reigns supreme.

The BRASH 10: Laptops of 2009

f your head’s spinning trying to choose a new laptop from the myriad offerings currently on the market, then look no further. In an effort to relieve you of the tedious and often madding task of technology research, we’ve done the grunt work for you and compiled a list of the newest and best notebook computers. Rather than numb your mind with a listing of features and specifications, we’ve nailed down the essentials—who makes it, why you need it, what it offers and how much it’s going to cost you. You can thank us later. —Allison Johnston

The Lightweight, Samsung X360 ($1,599) Weighing in at a mere 1.27 kg is the Samsung X360—the lightest in its 13.3-inch class. A newcomer to the laptop market, Samsung has already proved it’s a formidable competitor. Highlights include a ten-hour battery life, full array of ports and an integrated 1.3 mega pixel digital motion camera. And for all you germ-a-phobes, the X360 comes sprinkled with nano-sized silver ion powder to keep the keyboard bacteria-free.

The BRASH 10: Laptops of 2009

If your head’s spinning trying to choose a new laptop from the myriad offerings currently on the market, then look no further. In an effort to relieve you of the tedious and often madding task of technology research, we’ve done the grunt work for you and compiled a list of the newest and best notebook computers. Rather than numb your mind with a listing of features and specifications, we’ve nailed down the essentials—who makes it, why you need it, what it offers and how much it’s going to cost you. You can thank us later. —Allison Johnston

The Bargain Buster, Dell Latitude E5500 ($869) When the crash of your old laptop coincides with the economic downturn that can mean dreary days ahead. However, Dell’s new Latitude E5500 might ease your worries. Designed with the budget-conscious consumer in mind, this system sports a touchpad with optional Trackstick pointing device, four USB slots and an optional fingerprint reader for the security (or paranoia)-minded. A smart buy on all accounts.

The BRASH 10: Laptops of 2009

If your head’s spinning trying to choose a new laptop from the myriad offerings currently on the market, then look no further. In an effort to relieve you of the tedious and often madding task of technology research, we’ve done the grunt work for you and compiled a list of the newest and best notebook computers. Rather than numb your mind with a listing of features and specifications, we’ve nailed down the essentials—who makes it, why you need it, what it offers and how much it’s going to cost you. You can thank us later. —Allison Johnston

The Ultimate Rugged Notebook, Panasonic Toughbook 30 ($4,799) Accident-prone? Known spiller? Permanent case of the “damn, I dropped it again”? If you answered yes to one of the above questions, then the Panasonic Rougbook might be for you. Long been known as the one of the toughest notebooks on the market, the Toughbook 30 features a touchscreen display, embedded wireless, and an extremely durable exterior. But with a price tag close to $5,000, this notebook is a definite investment. Hey, being clumsy doesn't come cheap.

f your head’s spinning trying to choose a new laptop from the myriad offerings currently on the market, then look no further. In an effort to relieve you of the tedious and often madding task of technology research, we’ve done the grunt work for you and compiled a list of the newest and best notebook computers. Rather than numb your mind with a listing of features and specifications, we’ve nailed down the essentials—who makes it, why you need it, what it offers and how much it’s going to cost you. You can thank us later. —Allison Johnston

The Wide Load, Toshiba Qosmio G55-Q802 ($1,549) For those of us tired of squinting while working, investing in Toshiba’s largest-screen laptop might be a good choice. With an 18.4-inch screen, text and images appear larger than life. And while the massive screen is its central feature, the laptop also delivers a surprisingly good battery life (given its size), a unique co-processor system and a superior sound system. The only missing piece? Built in Blu-ray drive.

f your head’s spinning trying to choose a new laptop from the myriad offerings currently on the market, then look no further. In an effort to relieve you of the tedious and often madding task of technology research, we’ve done the grunt work for you and compiled a list of the newest and best notebook computers. Rather than numb your mind with a listing of features and specifications, we’ve nailed down the essentials—who makes it, why you need it, what it offers and how much it’s going to cost you. You can thank us later.


For aspiring directors and film buffs, Sony’s newest addition to the VAIO family, the NS series, is an obvious choice. Equipped with a 15.4-inch widescreen LCD display with XBRITE-ECO technology and an integrated camera and microphone, this system is fit for a movie-maker. The real kicker? It comes in a variety of colors and the option for a Blu-ray drive (be forewarned, though, this ups the cost by $350).

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very compact and lightweight, these laptops and mini notebooks are designed for mobile professionals

» Balanced mobility laptops - excellent all-around laptop products for mobile professionals, thin and lightweight with Broadband Wireless options

» Extreme power laptops - laptop with desktop performance, large, wide-screen displays, and high-end, dedicated graphics

Compaq Presario Intel Dual Core Laptop Notebook With DVD Writer+ Webcam+ Wireless LAN (Free Leather Bag Worth Rs.2500/-) (1 Year Warranty)

Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T3200, 2.0 GHz?

Intel 40GL Express Chipset Mainboard

2-GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (800 MHz), 2 SODIMM Slots (maximum 8 GB)

250-GB Serial-ATA Hard Drive, 5400 rpm

SuperMulti Drive Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer

16-inch (40.6 cm) WXGA+ High Definition BrightView Widescreen display, 1366 x 768 pixels resolution in 16:9 Aspect Ratio, BrightView Screen Technology

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 4500M HD Graphics Chipset with 128 MB shared Video RAM Upto 765-MB total TAG memory

Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g Network Connection

Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 connection

Broadcom 5787 10/100 integrated Ethernet LAN interface

56 kbps v.52 modem/fax

Toshiba Intel Dual Core 2GHz 17" Widescreen Laptop

Office Depot offers the Toshiba Satellite L355-S7902 Pentium Dual-Core 2.16GHz 17" Widescreen Notebook, model no. PSLD8U-06C01E, for $549.99. With free shipping, that's $50 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3400 2.16GHz processor, 17" 1440x900 widescreen LCD, 3GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11b/g wireless, memory card reader, and Windows Vista Home Premium.

Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook T5010 Laptop PC

The LIFEBOOK T5010 is a slim lightweight convertible notebook with a modular bay. The brilliant 13. 3-inch TFT display with active digitizer guarantees comfortable working whatever the application. Enjoy the advantages of flexible pen-based entries, such as automatic handwriting recognition and many other special features that only a convertible notebook can offer.

Lenovo ThinkPad X200s 7466 - Core 2 Duo SL9400 / 1.86 GHz LV - Centrino 2 with vPro - RAM 2 GB - HDD 250 GB - GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 - cellular mdm / mdm - Vodafone - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 - TPM - fingerprint reader - Vista Business - 12.1" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - camera - TopSeller

DELL

80664420 D830 INTEL CORE2DUO T7500 2.2GHz 4MB 800MHz WITH INTEL GMA X3100

The Dell Latitude D830 laptop PC is powered by 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250 with 4-MB L2 Cache , 800 MHz FSB featuring Mobile Intel 965GM Express Chipset, 1024-MB (1-GB) DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM (upto 4 GB max in 2 slots), 120-GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive and a 8X DVD Super Multi Double layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.

HP DV3505EA

- Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 Processor - 2GB RAM - 160GB HDD - 13.3" Screen Size - DVDRW Optical Drive - Vista Home Premium OS

Staying connected 24/7. It’s what matters to you. That’s why Samsung
introduced the new NC10 netbook. Weighing just 2.9 pounds, it’s designed to keep you online and on the go. Experience the freedom to surf the Web, shop and chat on IM with the latest wireless technology. Zip through your online applications with a speedy new Intel Atom processor. Store all your favorite videos, music, images and more with 160GB of storage, and enjoy them on a SuperBright 10.2-inch LCD. And with up to 8 hours of battery life, the NC10 brings you staying power.

A brief history of chip fibs, flops: Intel, IBM, AMD

The hype: "This design philosophy will one day replace RISC and CISC. It is a gateway into the 64-bit future." This copy was, at one time, posted on Hewlett-Packard's Web site. And analysts were drinking the Kool-Aid too. "I expect Itanium to replace Xeon, but not until 2003," one analyst said back in 2001. (Xeon is Intel's successful, lucrative line of server processors that doesn't include Itanium.)

Acer Aspire ONE AOD150

Feb 9 - I love it when a company sees fit to shake things up a little and cook up some crazy new design. The Acer Aspire One AOD150 is not that netbook. In fact, many of the changes made from the original Aspire One make the AOD150 seem more like everything else on the market. And that isn't necessarily a good thing.

Eurocom D901C Phantom-x

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Feb 5 - When it comes to the desktop replacement category of laptop PCs, users want the power and utility of a full-fledged computing rig without the hassle of being chained to a particular desk. Eurocom obliges with the D901C Phantom-X, a boxy behemoth that makes a few questionable compromises to deliver potent performance in a (theoretically) portable package.

Sony Vaio P-series Lifestyle PC review

Sony likes to aim its Vaio products towards higher-end buyers, and generally eschews the budget end of the market, although there are a handful of less expensive Vaios that we've reviewed favourably. When it comes to systems powered by Intel's Atom, it's no different.

Sony's entry into the burgeoning mini-laptop category -- the Vaio P-series Lifestyle PC -- shares much with netbooks such as the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 or those in the Asus Eee PC range, but clearly goes out of its way to avoid being lumped in with them -- Sony doesn't even call it a netbook.

TOSHIBA Satelite L350 - 146 - 17". Core Duo, 2048MB, 160GB, 17", Camera etc.

Processor	type : Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor T2390 clock speed : 1.86 GHz Front Side Bus : 533 MHz 2nd level cache : 1 MB
Operating system	Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition
System memory	standard : 2,048 (1,024 + 1,024) MB maximum expandability : 2,048 MB technology : DDR2 RAM (667 MHz)
Hard disk	capacity : 160 GB

Asus Lamborghini VX2SE. Core 2 Duo, 250GB, 4GB, 15.4" Etc.

General
Platform Technology	Intel Centrino Duo
System Type	Notebook
Built-in Devices	Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Embedded Security	Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip , fingerprint reader
Width	36.3 cm
Depth	26.3 cm
Height	3.6 cm
Weight	2.7 kg
Colour	Black
Bundled with	Docking station
Processor
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 / 2.5 GHz
Multi-Core Technology	Dual-Core