Google Chrome Netbook Specs
This is still unofficial, Google is planning to release a netbook running on Google OS which has these specifications. Nvidia Tegra platfrom, ARM design CPU, 10.1 inch TFT Multi-touch display that would be HD ready, 2GB RAM, and WiFi, Bluetooth, and 3G connectivity, 64GB solid-state drive, etc.
Source: Google Chrome OS-based netbook tech specs are out
New MacBook Ripped Apart
iFixit teardown the newly released MacBook Polycarbonate Unibody to find out what is inside the new laptop from Apple.
Source: MacBook Polycarbonate Unibody Teardown
Apple Updates MacBook And Mac Mini
Apple update its MacBook and Mac Mini. The updated MacBook has durable polycarbonate unibody design, LED-Backlit Display, Multi-Touch Trackpad & Built-in Seven-Hour Battery.
From Apple’s Press Release: The new MacBook includes many of the great features found on the innovative MacBook Pro, such as an LED-backlit display, glass Multi-Touch trackpad and built-in long-life battery. With the only lineup of notebooks all featuring unibody enclosures, LED-backlit displays and long-life battery technology, there’s never been a better time to switch to a Mac.
Acer Adds Multitouch Display To Laptop
Acer revealed new Acer Aspire AS5738PG with a multitouch display running Microsoft Windows 7. The laptop includes a 15.6-inch screen where two fingers can be placed to manipulate images, write notes or zoom into maps. The Acer Aspire AS5738PG will retail at $788 and available on October 22.
Dell Latitude Z Laptop Charges Wirelessly
Dell released an ultra-thin premium business laptop, Latitude Z, with battery that charges wirelessly via inductive charging.
The Latitude Z 600 features 16 inch HD display, backlit keyboard, choice of Intel Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz SU9400 or 1.6GHz SU9600 processors, 2-megapixel “smart” camera, up to 4GB of RAM and two 265 GB hard drives, as well as an optional wireless charging stand and optional UWB-based wireless dock with USB, DVI and other connections.
Dell new slim laptop retailing for around $2,799.
Apple’s Cheaper MacBook Coming Soon?
The latest rumour is that Apple will soon be releasing a cheaper MacBook which will cost below $1000.
From Apple Insider, The new MacBook line will also serve as one of the final pieces in the construction of Apple’s sub-$1000 portable computing lineup, due to culminate sometime in the first quarter of 2010 with the introduction of the firm’s much-anticipated tablet device.
Microsoft Reveals Dual Screen Tablet
Microsoft is reportedly working on a dual screen tablet PCs called The Courier and the device is capable of folding like a book. The Courier features WiFi, two 7 inch displays, multi-touch and pen based interface.
Nokia Booklet 3G
Check out Nokia’s Booklet 3G. As you can see the design is very much like a mini MacBook with the black keyboard.
Nokia Reveals Booklet 3G Netbook
Nokia has been falling behind in sales with mobile devices lately due to the popularity of Apple’s iPhone, Blackberry and Android mobiles. Nokia is venturing boldly into the PC market with its netbook offering called the Booklet 3G.
The Nokia netbook has an aluminium case, 1.25 kg, 10in screen, 12 hours of battery life, WiFi connectivity, an HDMI port, integrated 3G and GPS and running on Microsoft Windows.
Apple Updates MacBook Pro With New Battery And SD Card
Apple has increased the specs of their MacBook Pro range of laptops adding li-polymer battery that offers up to seven hours of life, SD Card slot, 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and it passes the new Energy Star 5.0 specs for power efficiency.
Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing said, Across the line, all of our new MacBook Pro models now include Apple’s innovative built-in battery for up to seven hours of battery life, while staying just as thin and light as before. Starting at just $1,199, the aluminum unibody MacBook Pro is more affordable than ever and sets a new standard for environmentally friendly notebook design.
Press Release: Apple Updates MacBook Pro Family with New Models & Innovative Built-in Battery for Up to 40 Percent Longer Battery Life
