Archive for the ‘Laptops’ Category
These recently leaked pictures are of the Asus N10 – AsusTek’s next generation Eee PC after the 901 and 1000 models. The new design appears to be well-constructed and made mostly of high quality plastic that has a glossy finish.
The N10 features the same Intel Atom N270 processor as the previous Eee PCs, thus we can expect equal or better battery life. However, the most major improvement in this model is the 10.2inch display. From the photos, we can see that Asus has removed the anti-glare filter and instead opted for a glossy coating to be applied. The anti-glare filter was a frequent complaint of Eee PC users as it often made the screen blurry or “hazy”. (more…)
After releasing the X300 a while ago to challenge the Apple MacBook Air, Lenovo announced the ThinkPad X301 notebook. It’s very thin and light, it weighs less than three pounds and it is less than one-inch thick. The new notebook offers greater storage capacity in SSD. You can choose between 64GB or 128GB of storage.
Lenovo claims that the X301 is 20% faster than the X300, thanks to the new DDR3 memory and the latest Intel Core 2 Duo ultra low voltage processor. (more…)
Lenovo is back and it’s packing some serious hardware for graphic professionals. Referred to as a “Mobile Workstation” and not a laptop, this 17-inch widecreen computer comes with a built in Wacom drawing tablet and color calibrator.
The W700 easily outpaces many desktops with its 3GHz Core 2 Extreme quad core processor, (upgradeable) 8GB DDR3 RAM, dual hard drives with RAID configurations, NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700M Open GL graphics processors customizable with up to 1 GB of dedicated video memory. The WUXGA screen with 400 nit brightness is perfect for digital artists and is sure to please many enthusiasts as well. (more…)
Going in exactly the opposite direction from the UMPCs and Netbooks, gaming laptops are set to conquer your desks. The newest one from Gateway will be available at Best Buy by August 14. In line with most of their gaming notebooks, the Gateway P-7811FX will sport a 17-inch WUXGA that translates to a back-breaking 9.2 pounds of weight. It is equipped with Intel’s new Montevina platform, 4GBs of DDR-1066 memory, and an NVidia GeForce 9800M-GTS with 512MB of GDDR3 dedicated memory. (more…)
Even though it is often relegated to the realm of Geekdom, there is something enchanting about steampunk creations. Best described as looking like something straight out of a Jules Verne novel, the trend rails against the clean lines and smooth surfaces present in so much of our modern lives and trades them up for an ornate style reminiscent of the Victorian era. And wouldn’t you know it, there are some insanely creative artisan casemodders and computer enthusiasts out there who have a passion for all things steampunk.
Today, we’re compiling a list of the top steampunk computer creations for your viewing pleasure, and by the end, your computer might end up just looking a little dull in comparison.
- Steampunk Flat-Panel LCD Mod
Jake Von Slatt is arguably the premiere Steampunk casemodder online today. His creations are both beautiful and functional, and he documents the entire process for many of his mods on his website, The Steampunk Workshop.
- The Steamputer
The Steamputer looks a bit like an artifact from a sunken submarine, with it’s green tint that reminds me of rusted copper. The devil is in the details though, and as you get up close you notice the clever little bits put in here and there, like the piping all in the back of the monitor and the gears at the top of the keyboard.
- Victorian All-In-One PC
Another masterpiece from Jake Von Slatt, the Victorian All-In-One PC is quite possibly the most detailed piece in this showcase. In true DIY spirit, the PC runs Kubuntu and puts your clunky gray Gateway to shame.
- The Opti-Transcripticon Flatbed Scanner
More creative naming from Datamancer, the Opti-Transcripticon is actually a full blown functional flatbed scanner lovingly transformed into an epic leather bound tome. It’s the perfect custom accessory to any steampunk computer station!
- The Telecalculograph
This impressive case is reminiscent of a furnace, what with it’s gaggle of gauges and piping And yes, the furnace does actually light up. What’s more impressive is that johnny5rd created this beast with $70 and two months of time with little more than a dremel and drill. Be sure to check out the full flickr gallery, linked above.
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Before this year ends, I have a feeling that more people will watch movies on-the-go. First their was Acer and now Sony is introducing its “ultra-wide” notebook with FW Series that features 16.4″ X-Brite Hi-Color LCD to give you lip-smacking movie experience anywhere, even when you have time to burn while sitting in the bathroom.
With a 16.4-inch, you’ll get the same aspect ratio as the original HD movies’ aspect ratio. Thus, there is no distortion that can get in the way of your enjoyment. (more…)
After Penryn, Intel introduced the Montevina line of processors. Samsung apparently is invited to the party, spinning out no less that four new laptops, two of which are powered by the newest Intel processor.
For the desktop replacement category, the Samsung R710 sports a 17-inch screen, a 2.53Ghz P9500 Core 2 Duo and a 512MB NVidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics card and a Blu-Ray drive. It is complete with colorful casing, similar to the new Samsung LCDs. (more…)
The rugged CF-U1 is the first Toughbook tablet PC from Panasonic that runs on an Intel Atom Processor and has a 5.6 inch wide LCD display.
Continuing the ToughBook tradition, CF-U1 is built to be punished. How much punishment you ask? The demonstration during the launch involved dropping it 30 times from a height of 1.2 meters!! Uh, I don’t think my current notebook would survive even 2 drops. (more…)
HP has introduced its newest notebook PC designed for Asia at the HP Connecting Your World conference held in Berlin, Germany. The 12.1-inch Compaq Presario CQ20 is pretty compact and boasts a design that will be ideal for the young, which is in line with Compaq’s market segmentation.
With it’s piano black coating it is similar to the previous Compaq Presario models. Under the hood, you can find the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a built-in webcam, high-performance audio and dual-digital microphone. (more…)
The collaboration of Voodoo and HP has finally bear fruit. The new Envy 133 is one of the most beautiful, sleekest laptops on earth.
Personally, I even like it better than the MacBook Air. The design sports a carbon fiber case that weighs just 3.4 pounds and it is only a mere 0.7 inches thin. It is complete with retro futuristic edges. You can customize it by choosing one of 14 Voodoo Allure paint colors and a selection of laser engravings. (more…)
