Archive for the ‘Laptops’ Category
Asus has really outdone themselves this time. The new clam shells look so much sleeker and comes in various flavors sporting different graphic-designs on their covers. But thats not even the main highlight. The new mini-laptops of course are using Intel’s Atom processor and have 3 operational modes: Power Saving, High Performance and Super Hi Performance. Thats a runtime of 3.5 to 7.8 hours!
Battery life is dependent on the model of Eee PC. For instance the 1000H model utilizes an 80GB hard disk, which gives it the shortest battery life of 3.2 to 7 hours depending on the power-mode. The 901 model has the longest endurance of 4.2 to 7.8 hours owed to its smaller 8.9″ screen and 12GB SSD. All these models feature 6 cell batteries. (more…)
5 years ago I couldn’t picture myself using an overpriced (in my opinion), underpowered laptop, but now I couldn’t imagine how life would be without my laptop. In the notebook market the undisputed king of the jungle is Intel. Intel is about to get a challenge from its eternal rival, AMD who is releasing their newest next-generation mobile platform dubbed PUMA. This new platform is due out in 2008. In early 2009 AMD will spin out the new “Fusion” integrated processor that combines the CPU and GPU onto a single 45nm die.
The combo-chip is set to be used in almost every gadget, from UMPCs to widescreen notebooks, as well as other consumer electronic devices.
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The Asus Eee Stick controllers were debuted at Computex. They feature motion sensing capabilities and and they look just like the Wii nunchuks. One of the controllers can also be used a 3D mouse.
These were made for the Eee line of computers, but it is likely that will work with any PC. (more…)
Acer is entering the UMPC market with a vengeance with their Acer Aspire One. This 8.9″ UMPC is coming with a native resolution of 1024×768.
At the core is said to be a 1.6Ghz Intel Atom Diamondville processor running Windows XP SP3. It will come with 512mb of RAM and it’s is likely to have a battery life of 2-3 hours.
Sources expect a release as early as next month but are still unsure of regional availability. (more…)
You’re set to buy UMPCs but don’t really like the current crop? Well, if you’re patient enough, you can get your hands on this fine UMPC from Dell.
No official name has been announced yet. For the moment, it’s being called the “mini-Inspiron”.
No word about the processor, memory, the OS or the pricing. However I think it will be sold in the range of ASUS Eee PC’s pricing. It will have three USB ports, a muti card reader, VGA out, and Ethernet.
It comes in your choice of two colors.
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Today SanDisk unveiled their latest line of memory cards known as the Extreme III Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, and these aren’t your ordinary sticks. What’s special about these cards are their write and read transfer speed of up to 30Mbps. Yes you read that right.
The older non-HG versions were managing 18-20MBps, as opposed to the new accelerated version. It comes in 8Gb or 4GB and both get up to 30Mbps. (more…)
Asus’ new 10-inch Eee PC 1000 UMPC might be launched at the Computex show, this new Eee PC will compete against MSI’s 10-inch Wind mini notebook.
According to the Asus Computex invitation they will show off not only the 901-series but also the 1000-series.
“[ASUS] would also like to specially extend an invitation to you to attend the official global launch of the new Eee PC 901 and 1000 series.”
The 1000-series will be a larger model than the current 701 7-inch model, although some rumors said that Asus was going to fit the new 10″ model in the same form factor as the 701.
This would be a nice addition to the Eee PC range, and depending on the price it might be a very good buy. (more…)
At a conference yesterday, Nicolas Negroponte announced the OLPC XO-2, the follow-up to the successful OLPC XO.
The laptop is designed to be significantly smaller than its predecessor, making it more like a book than a computer, given its form factor. In fact, the XO-2 is designed to be flipped on its side and used as a book.
The device features dual touch screens this time around, allowing the device’s functions to change dramatically depending on what the user desires. Gone is the hand crank that was present in the original XO, leading some to speculate that this laptop may draw power from sunlight. (more…)
So you are tired of looking at your regular Xbox 360, Wii or PS3? Feel that the controller for your new console is a bit bland, and nothing special?
Well, have a look at these 25 insane mods below and be inspired to create something unique that will blow your friends away when they come over for a gaming session or two. Or maybe this is just too much work for most of us.
- Giant Working NES Controllers
Here we have two different uses for giant versions of the classic NES controller…Firstly there is this coffee table with additional storage, but when you feel like playing some classic NES games, just remove the glass top and you have yourself a fully working NES controller. Just plug it into your console and play! Then there is the giant NES controller that, once you’re tired of using it as your NES controller, lets you use your computer which is housed in the giant controller-like case and voila, you can use your PC.
- The Xbox 360 Laptop
Ben Heck is a busy guy who loves to mod stuff, in ways that others, probably, wouldn’t. Like converting an Xbox 360 to a laptop, this contraption has a widescreen 17″ LCD, watercooling with a custom built radiator, built-in keyboard and Wireless, 3-port USB hub, ports on the back allows for the laptop 360 to be hooked up to your TV for some external display goodness. The case is all aluminum, with a plastic keyboard and a customized power adapter to power both the display and Xbox 360. The unit measures 16.75 x 10.75 x 2.8 inches and weighs 14 pounds.
- A Whole NES Console in a Cartridge
This casemod fits an entire NES console in one of it’s cartridges. This cartridge has been gutted of it’s original contents and have been filled with a NES on a chip system clone. It has a cartridge slot, power and reset buttons, two joystick ports, composite video and stereo audio outputs. This is one original and fantastic mod.
- PS3 Laptop Mod
Ben Heckendorn has become infamous for his awesome mods to consoles amongst other things, with this mod he has converted a PS3 into a laptop, maybe not the slimmest most portable thing but it’s a truly awesome mod, which is based on the 60Gb PS3 version, comes with a 720p 17? LCD screen, stereo speakers and amp, full keyboard and even a slot-loading Blu-Ray drive. The PS3 measures 17 x 13.75 x 3 inches and weighs 16 pounds.
- Nintento Wii Controlled Smart Home
This Wii was modded to control an entire house. It allows for full control of the lighting, temperature, surveillance cameras, music playback, the DVR and more. The system is powered by a PHP script which handles all of the requests and sends them to a flash GUI. Everything is controlled using a Wii-mote.
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