A-DATA has a newcomer to the rugged, durable hard drive line entitled the SH93 which we’ve included a picture of for you above.

This little hard drive is water proof up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, and shock proof for small drops and the like. Storage wise you’re looking at sizes of 250GB, 320GB, 500GB and 640GB all of which you’ll be able to opt for in either an orange or red enclosure.

No word on pricing or availability yet but we’ll keep you posted.

via ohgizmo

Tags: a-data, Accessories, hard drive, Laptops, rugged

You can always call it an innocent mistake, or if you like conspiracy theories, you can assume that Google has leaked Apple’s new Apple iMac, Mac mini and MacBook intentionally. What happened you ask? It looks like Google served some new AdSense ads in the Netherlands mentioning all these new gadgets.

Google’s AdSense has been delivering the following ads:

• “Apple’s Newest MacBook. Thinner, lighter and faster! Free delivery. Order today”
• “Apple’s New Mac mini. Faster and more affordable than ever. From only $723. Order immediately.”
• “The Brane new iMac. Ultra Thin 20 & 24 inch models. From $1.063. Apple Store”

The links are pointing to a dead page of the local Apple Store which means this all looks pretty genuine. Let’s see how and if Apple will respond to this! What do you think?

via appleinsider

Tags: Apple, Desktop PCs, imac, Laptops, Mac Mini, MacBook, Mobile News, store

What you see above is MSI’s recently announced GT640 gaming laptop which the manufacturers are touting as the “world’s most powerful gaming notebook”.

Under the hood of this beast is a 1.6GHz Core i7 720QM processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 with 1GB of dedicated RAM. Couple this with a 15.4″ 1680 x 1050 resolution display, up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 500GB of hard drive space, a Blu-ray burner, 2MP webcam, HDMI port, eSATA input and last but not least 7.1 channel audio output.

Now, there was no mention of a release date but considering it is shipping with Windows 7 preinstalled, we can only assume that it will go up for sale sometime around the software’s October 22nd release date.

via engadget

Tags: Blu-ray, Core i7, gaming, gt640, gts 250, hdmi, laptop, Laptops, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, MSI, nvidia geforce

In addition to the other Qosmio laptops made by Toshiba, like the Distinct, the X305, or the M300, they have a new laptop added to their catalog, which is the Qosmio X500 and can be considered a top-notch laptop. If you don’t believe me just take a look at the specifications of this beast, and tell me afterwards if this is top-notch or not:

- Intel i7-720QM processor running at 2.8GHz;
- 8GB of RAM memory;
- up to 1TB on the hard-drive;
- a big 18.4-inch HD LCD;
- GeForce 250MVN as the video card, with 1GB of VRAM;
- and lastly, a 6x BD-RE drive

Tags: laptop, Laptops, Qosmio, Toshiba, X500+

Yesterday Dell gave us the first glimpse of their Latitude Z notebook and told us that it was available then. Well, technical difficulties must have happened as the Latitude Z has just now went up for sale with a starting price of $1,799 instead of the previously reported $1,999.

For  $1,799 you will be get a Latitude Z with a 1.4GHz Core 2 Duo CPU, Intel’s GMA 4500MHD GPU, 2GB of RAM, an 8x slot-loading DVD bruner, WiFi, a 4-cell battery and a 3-year warranty.

via laptoping

Tags: 4500mhd, core 2 duo, Dell, dvd burner, Laptops, Latitude Z, Mobile News, WiFi

For the people who are tired of the usual dark encased plastic for their laptop or netbooks, Schtickers.com has revealed their new line of laptop skins. The new laptop skins come in real birch and cherry wood made for PC, Apple and Netbook laptops. These woodie laptop skins are removable and and reusable. These new skins will also allow laptop owners to transform their simple laptops into chic and luxurious looking device in a matter of seconds. These Woodie Laptop Skins retail for just under $35.00.

(Source) Press

Tags: Accessories, Apple, cherry wood, laptop owners, Laptops, Laptops, netbook, Notebooks, skins

Sager has launched a new gaming laptop codenamed NP8690, which is also known as the world’s most powerful 15.6-inch gaming laptop, most probably because it uses the Intel Core i7 mobile and has 8GB of DDR RAM memory @ 1,333MHz. As if these specifications aren’t powerful enough, the NP8690 boasts a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M with 1GB as the video card, and a hard-drive with 500GB of storage capacity, plus a DVD burner.

Options for the processor include the Intel Core i7-720QM, the i7-820QM, and the i7-920XM. As for the extras, there is a 2-megapixel camera, WiFi, bluetooth, an Ethernet port, 4 USB ports, eSata, FireWire, a 7-in-1 media card reader, and even a fingerprint reader. Prices start at $1,800 and the OS can either be Windows XP or Vista.

Tags: Core i7, laptop, Laptops, notebook, np8690, sager

T100 are the new series of laptops presented by Toshiba earlier today. What makes these series stand out from the rest is the fact that it’s the first system to use the Intel CULV platform, with Windows 7 as the operative System.

In these series you have the T115, which has the small 11.6-inch display screen with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels, and an option to pick the processor: a 1.3GHz Celeron, or a Dual-Core 1.3GHz Pentium. The bigger T135 has a 133-inch screen and the same processors, with the main difference being the inclusion of bluetooth on the T135. Other details include WiFi, a webcam, Windows / Home Premium, and probably a 250GB hard-drive.

While the T115 will cost $450, the T135 will have a price tag of $600.

Tags: Laptops, t100, t115, t135, Toshiba

Earlier today Panasonic launched a couple of new laptops, and the better ones are codenamed S8 and N8. One of the most impressive details that can be seen in both laptops is the battery life, in other words, the standard model can handle 8 hours while the Enhanced version can work for 16 hours - good enough for you?

In terms of technical specifications, they are both top-notch notebooks. With that being said, the R8 boasts a Core 2 Duo P8700 processor running at 2.53GHz, with a hard-drive of 250GB and a graphics card powered by GM45 Express Chipset. The memory RAM can go from 2GB to 4GB, and the display screen measures 12.1-inches. Additional features include WiMAX, WiFi, Ethernet, SDHC, and HDMI Out.

Tags: Laptops, n8, Panasonic, s8

At just over half an inch in thickness, the Dell Latitude Z will surely be the thinnest laptop on the block, but what really sets it apart are its features like wireless charging and wireless docking station.  The notebook can be charged by placing it on a special stand that creates an inductive charging field, eliminating the need for a power cord completely, charging it at the same speed as a conventional cord.  The wireless docking station supports any USB device and features sockets for audio jacks and placing the big Z within 9 feet of the station will give users wireless access to these devices.  Dell has also put in a secondary motherboard with an ARM processor, a WiFi chip, and a graphics card running Linux to give users basic tools like email, browsing, and even VPN networking, and conserves battery power to run up to 48 hours.

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Tags: Dell, Laptops, Latitude Z

It was just announced that all versions of Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 7, will be used by OEMs on Intel Atom powered netbook offerings. This comes to us as news after Microsoft lifted the ban they previously had on Windows 7 on such devices.

When the ban was in effect, only the Windows 7 Starter Edition was expected to be run on netbooks which had a 3-applications-running limit. Thankfully, Microsoft scrapped this idea and decided to allow manufactures, as said above, to use all of Windows 7’s versions.

via engadget

Tags: Atom, Laptops, Mobile News, Mobile Software, netbooks, Portable Devices, starter edition, Windows 7

The plastic MacBooks have long sat idle while the unibody MacBooks have gotten a refresh so it would only make sense that Apple is gearing up to launch fresh hardware.

Recent reports coming out of AppleInsider suggest that a plastic MacBook with a thinner design is currently being manufactured and could possibly hit store shelves within the next couple of weeks. Furthermore, they say they will also feature a built-in battery much like the ones found in their unibody brethren.

Tags: Apple, battery, Laptops, MacBook, Mobile News, plastic, refresh, unibody

Everyone who is anyone knows that mouses designed for gaming are the best mouses out there. The Razer DeathAdder in particular has generally been regarded as one of the best mouses on the market today whether you use it for gaming or not.

Well, the above mentioned mouse has just gotten even better as Razer has announced that they are making the next generation DeathAdder available for purchase at $59.99 at some point in the extremely near future. The updates to this version include a 3.5G 3500dpi infared sensor in addition to a braided cable that will virtually eliminate tangles.

Unfortunately for you left handed consumers out there, this device still caters exclusively to right handed folk.

via engadget

Tags: Accessories, deathadder, Desktop PCs, gaming mouse, Laptops, Mobile News, razer

FON has recently announced that their Fonera 2.0n web applications 802.11n router is now available in the US for $99. The Fonera is by no means your conventional router but instead it’s what is described as a “computer with no screen” in the sense that you could control a ridiculous amount of different web applications such as Twitter, Facebook in addition to download torrents remotely.

But that’s not all, you can hook up a web cam, printer and just about everything else you think of to the Fonera and control them all remotely. Better yet, it’s open source!

Still confused? Hit the break for a video breakdown of the Fonera 2.0n router.

via wifi planet
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Tags: 802.11n, Accessories, Desktop PCs, fon, fonera, Laptops, router, web applications, WiFi

As if all the Asus netbooks weren’t enough for everyone, they’ve decided to launch one more entitled Eee 1201N. The specifications of the 12010N can be considered good taking in consideration the price, which means that for $500 you get 2GB of memory RAM, an Atom N270 processor at 1.6GHz, and a SATA hard-drive of 250GB.

Sporting a 12-inch screen with an unusual resolution of 1366×768 pixels, the new Asus netbook also comes with WiFi, bluetooth, and an Ethernet port. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera, a 6-cell battery, and lastly 11 hours of battery.

Tags: 1201N, ASUS, Eee, Laptops, netbook

A few days ago the U110 Eco laptop wasn’t available on the US, but MSI made a good move today by importing the laptop to the United States, because the price and features comparison is pretty good.

The price tag of the MSI U110 Eco is approximately $430 and the specifications are the following:

- Z500-series Atom Chip running at 1.6GHz;
- 9-cell battery provides 15 hours of battery life;
- GMA 500 for the graphics;
- 10-inch display screen;
- 1GB of memory RAM;
- 160GB on the hard-drive;
- includes wi-fi, webcam, and Windows XP Home or Windows Vista Home Basic;

Tags: Eco, laptop, Laptops, MSI, U110

Toshiba has released two new SSD drives, offering smaller but efficient storage in small form factors that aim to provide broader storage solutions for various needs. These Toshiba SG2 modules are offered in two types, mini-SATA interface standard and a Half Slim-type making use of SATA connection. Both are available in 30GB and 62GB modules and will start mass production in October.

Both are smaller than the average credit card which should give you an idea of how compact and easier they are to carry around. And with the growing number of people owning laptops but require additional storage, these new SSD modules should be something worth having for varied use.

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Tags: Accessories, Credit Card, drive modules, form factors, interface, Laptops, Laptops, mass production, Portable Devices, sg2, slim type, solid state drive, SSD, ssd drives, storage solutions, Toshiba, Toshiba

LG Electronics unveils another mini nettop that should give ASUS a run for their money. The LG XPION XS30 Ion-based nettop features an Atom N230 CPU, 2GB of RAM 250GB HDD and comes with a Windows Vista OS. It has four USB ports and weighs only 2.4 lbs.

It consumes only 40 watts of power and can be easily mounted to the back of LCDs that have provisions for such nettops. The LG XPION X30 nettop is scheduled for release in Korea tomorrow.

(Source) Engadget

Tags: 2GB, Atom, HDD, korea, Laptops, LCDs, LG, lg-electronics, Money, netbooks, nettop, provisions, usb ports, watts

If Nokia’s entrant into the netbook world wasn’t impressive enough for you in pictures, the company now has a promo clip to give you an idea of what it’s made of.  Nokia Conversations has uploaded a video highlighting the Booklet 3G’s abilities, but what’s with the hideous hands? Watch the video to find out what I am talking about.

Tags: Booklet 3G, Cell Phones, Laptops, netbook, netbooks, Nokia, Windows 7

There’s a new family member in the Asus N series of laptops, it’s the N61 that can already be bought at the usual tech stores. Due to the 16-inch screen this can be considered a multimedia laptop - for the people that need a lot of pixels to work properly.

Inside the Asus N61Vg-X1 there’s an Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor running at 2.20GHz, a NVIDIA GeForce GT 220M with 1GB of memory, a DVD burner a hard-drive with 320GB and lastly a memory RAM with 4GB.

The other model released was the N61Vg that comes with Altec Lansing speakers and SRS Premium Sound - a different specification from the rest. The other usual features include wifi, a 1.3-megapixel web camera, a 8-in-1 card reader, 3 USB ports, and more…

Approximate price for the N61Vg-X1 is $800.

Tags: ASUS, laptop, Laptops, n61