Gold Plated Macbook Air
As if the Macbook
More pics after the ‘leap’
More info here.
Add comment April 22nd, 2008
Posts filed under 'Laptops'
Dell Announces Sub $1000 Laptop With Blu-ray
If you’re on the market for a laptop
and ready to make the jump to HD movies, then check out Dell’s Inspiron 1525 laptops. Starting at $499, they include an optional Blu-ray drive and come in a variety of colors: Sunshine Yellow, Midnight Blue, and more. By the time you add the high def screen, Blu-ray player and better processor to handle the high def, you’ll get out the door for $929 before tax. Happy shopping.
Available here.
[Gizmag]
Add comment March 31st, 2008
Panasonic Updates Toughbook 19F
Panasonic has updated its Toughbook 19F convertible tablet PC to include the Core 2 Duo processor and additional memory capacity. They also plan to launch a version that includes an integrated camera. The non-camera version is available now for $3,200 whiles the camera version will be available May 2008 for $3,700. For $500 more that better be one nice camera.
More specs after the ‘leap’
- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor U7500 (2MB L2 cache), Processor speed 1.06GHz, 533MHz FSB
- 80GB HDD (shock-mounted and user-removable)
- 1 GB SDRAM standard, expandable to 4 GB
- Optional external USB Combo Drive
- Full magnesium alloy case with hand strapTouchscreen Display version: 10.4″ 1024 x 768 (XGA) transmissive, 500 nit daylight-readable TFT Active Matrix Color LCD
- Tablet Display version: 10.4″ 1024 x 768 (XGA) transmissive, 550 nit daylight-readable TFT Active Matrix Color LCD with Digitizer
- Dimensions: 1.9″ (H) x 10.7″ (W) x 8.5″ (D)
- Weight: 5.1 lbs.
- Battery Life: 7 hours, depending on use conditions
- Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth v2.0+EDR
- Optional integrated WWAN (EV-DO Rev. A or HSDPA)
- Optional integrated GPS receiver
- Optional integrated 2MP camera with 5 ft. LED flash
- Security features include: wireless on/off switch; Password Security: Supervisor, User; Hard Disk Lock; Cable lock slot; Trusted Platform Module (TPM) v.1.2 security chip; Computrace theft protection agent in BIOS; optional fingerprint scanner; optional SmartCard reader
- Genuine Windows Vista® Business (with XP downgrade option), Setup, Diagnostics, DMI Viewer, Online Reference Manual, Adobe® Reader, Panasonic Handwriting (with signature capture on Tablet PC version), Software Keyboard
- 3-year limited warranty, parts & labor
Add comment March 25th, 2008
Acer Unveils Aspire Gemstone Blue Laptop
I’m an Apple fan, so you can imagine how tough it is to win me over. The Apsire Gemstone Blue is looking pretty attractive and it’s got the guts to prove it. Included in the machine is a Blu-ray
high def DVD player, Dolby Digital out, and what Acer calls CineDash a touch-sensitive media console. The machine is powered by Intel’s Centrino Core2Duo and is upgradable to 4GB of RAM. The upper echelon version (Aspire 8920G) supports 2 HDs each at a capacity of 320GB and rocks an 18.4″ full HD (1920×1080) LCD. The 8920G weighs 9lbs and is 1.7 inches thick. It’s small brother, the 6920G boasts a 16 inch screen and weighs 7.7lbs and is essentially the same thickness.
Additional features and pics after the ‘leap’ Other features:
- Finger print reader
- 4 USB 2.0 ports
- Infrared port
- VGA Out
- Bluetooth
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Integrated Webcam
Complete specs and info here.
1 comment March 12th, 2008
Intel Classmate PC (pics)
Aving snapped a hanful of pics of Intel’s Classmate PC using SanDisk’s 2GB solid state drive (uSSD 5000) . The Classmate is a rugged laptop
designed for ‘emerging markets’.
Specs and info here.
1 comment March 10th, 2008
EVDO USB Modem With MicroSD Slot
Sierra Wireless introduced what the company claims as the smallest EVDO USB modem on the market today, the Compass USB 597. Included in the tiny package is a microSD slot, which should allow the device to do double duty as a USB memory stick. Compatible with EVDO Rev O and A.
Price unknown, but should be available Q2 2008.
More info here.
Add comment March 4th, 2008
Pimp Your Laptop With Any Design
NVSpc takes custom laptop
creation one step further than Colorware and allows you to choose from a wide selection of prefabbed designs, mix and max patterns, or create a completely custom design. They carry Acer, HP, Panasonic, and Samsung laptops. If those brands don’t appeal; just send in your own. Pricing varies with design.
More info here.
[NVS Now Customizing Acer, HP & Panasonic Laptops with Your Design] Chipchick
1 comment February 29th, 2008
Dell Ships Laptop(s) With Keylogger Installed
An unknown computer techie is reporting that Dell shipped a keylogger device (Keyghost) preinstalled in his laptop
’s Ethernet board. When he called Dell and asked them about the suspicious device, they told him that “The integrated [sic] service tag identifier is there for assisting customers in the event of lost or misplaced personal information.” The man quickly called the police and was connected with Homeland Security. Based on the scanned letter (on the ‘leap’) it doesn’t look like he had much success reporting Dell for spying. Does Dell include these on all laptops? Did Dell succeed AT&T and hence Homeland Security’s lax response?
More info here.
Via Hacknmod
4 comments February 21st, 2008