Category: Laptops / Notebooks
Dell intros Inspiron 1525 15.4-inch notebook: thinner, smaller, lighter, with new designs
Dell has announced the launch of its new Inspiron 1525 notebook computers, boasting they’re smaller (by 25%), slimmer, and lighter (by 250g) than the previous generation.
The notebook boasts a 15.4-inch display, and can be customised with “four new cool patterns” for the back of the display — Blossom, Chill, Commotion and Street.
Features include optional wireless and mobile broadband, Dell MediaDirect technology for one-touch instant access to music, photos and videos, and select Microsoft Office programmes like Calendar and Contacts, without turning on the notebook, optional webcam, and ExpressCard Travel Remote.
CES 2008: Redfly Mobile Companion reminds us of the Palm Foleo
Remember the Palm Foleo? Possibly not – it never came out – but the idea was a mini laptop type device that connected to your smartphone to let you Do Stuff on a bigger screen and keyboard. Anyway, that’s also the idea behind the Redfly Mobile Companion, which was announced at CES today.
CES 2008: OQO shows off WiMAX-enabled Model O2 UMPC
We caught up with OQO at last year’s CES – it’s the grand old inventor of the UMPC market. At least, that’s what they say. Anyway, OQO is showing off a WiMAX-enabled version of its Model 02 UMPC at CES this year, in partnership with US telco Sprint, which is rolling out the Xohm WiMAX network.
CES 2008: Samsung unveils Q1 Ultra Premium UMPC
2008 could be a big year for teeny-tiny laptops (sorry, Ultra Mobile PCs), with the Asus Eee PC lighting a rocket under the market. Samsung showed off its new UMPC this afternoon during its press conference, and it's looking pretty nifty.
Toshiba intros first notebook with rewritable HD DVD drive
Toshiba this week announced that it is to launch its first notebook PC with built-in rewritable HD DVD drive.
The Qosmio Series 2 will initially launch in Japan, where arguably they can put it to much more use that us lowly high-definition-catcher-uppers in the West.
Asus Eee PC is IN STOCK at Firebox…
We don’t normally plug individual retailers’ offers of products that are generally available, but we’ll make an exception this time. See, I know five or six people desperately trying to buy an Asus Eee PC, and having no luck – with most computer retailers saying they won’t be getting a new batch until January.
Long term review: Asus Eee PC
You might remember my positive review of the teeny-tiny Asus Eee PC a few weeks ago (if you don’t, here it is). When the review sample went back, I was as good as my word and bought one, seemingly just before they sold out across the UK. With that in mind, I’ve got several weeks more usage under my belt, and a few more points to add.
Orange introduces 'smallest-ever' USB modem for mobile internet connectivity
It might be small, but Orange claims its iCON225 USB modem is all you need for EDGE, 3G and 3G+ or HSDPA connectivity out and about.
Asus trials Eco Book – made of bamboo
Fancy ditching the plastic for something more eco? This bamboo notebook from Asus could cater for your green needs.
Tech Digest solves your Christmas woes: top five laptops
Christmas is fast approaching, and every day until the Big Overeating Day, we’re going to feature a top five list of products you may be thinking of buying those you’re obligated to provide for. Ahh, it’s a wonderful thing, this Christmas malarky.
Today…laptops! Specifically, the best laptops money can buy in time for the 25th of December.
1.) HP Pavilion dv2600 Special Entertainment notebook – it may be a mouthful by name, but by…
