It’s not a secret anymore that Apple is going to launch a 10-inch tablet in the near future. But we now hear that the Cupertino-based company is also considering launching 13-inch and 15-inch tablets. It it just me or have these Apple tablets have just gotten hotter?

Like always we can’t confirm these rumors and Apple will certainly not confirm them either. It looks like some iPhone-like big aluminum tablets have been spotted in a factory in Shenzuen, China. And it’s being reported that at least one of these bigger tablets was running Mac OS X. Should we expect Apple to come up with a whole new tablet line?

via Gizmodo

Tags: 13-inch, 15-Inch, Apple, Laptops, Laptops, Mobile News, OS X, Portable Devices, tablet

For laptop and notebook users, the life of their laptop battery is critical. Especially for the ones who are always on the go and making use of their laptop as part of their daily routine, it is apparent that they either have to stop and recharge or purchase an additional battery to avoid their batteries from dying at times when they need them the most.

But now, LaptopBatteryExpress.com aims to change all that. To ensure that laptop owners don’t miss a beat and enjoy the continuous use of their laptops, they have released a new external battery aimed at frequent laptop users. This includes aims to cover businessmen and students who are now relying heavily on their laptops for mobile computing assistance.

The good thing about these external batteries from LaptopBatteriesExpress.com is that they are normally universal. They are compatible with nearly 10,000 different laptop models. Rather than rely on you internal battery which is normally good for only 3 to 4 hours, this is a great backup solution if you are going on long trips or don’t have immediate access to sockets for you to plug in.

As a bonus, an external notebook battery will have a USB port enabling the charging of other small, portable devices like cell phones, iPods and more.

(Source) Press

Tags: Accessories, backup solution, Cell Phones, external batteries, external battery, external laptop battery, internal battery, ipods, laptop models, laptop owners, laptop users, Laptops, Laptops, mobile computing, notebook battery, notebook users, sockets

It was recently announced that the Opera 10 release candidate is now available for download. If you’re a fan of the Opera web browser and want to give the latest version a try you won’t want to miss this release.

Below Opera comments on some of the features found in version 10’s RC:

Opera 10 features Opera Turbo, the new bandwidth-booster for slow Internet connections. It also features a significantly improved Opera Mail, Opera’s built-in e-mail client. Tabbed browsing enters the next phase of its evolution with resizeable [sic], thumbnail tabs. The upgrade of Opera’s Speed Dial now gives users a chance to personalize their favorite online destinations and the overall look and feel of their start page.

It was also made known that the official Opera 10 release will be on September 1st.

via opera

Tags: Desktop PCs, Laptops, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Opera, opera 10, rc, Release Candidate, web browser

In case color is important for you then you should know that Dell is ready to offer you both the Studio XPS 13 and 16 laptops in white. Dell has brought the color back after discontinuing it a while ago. If you’re ready to pay $40 for an “Arctic White High Gloss” hue then go ahead and order your new Dell Studio XPS laptop now. In case color is not that important then I’m sure you will be able to invest that extra $40 in something more useful.

via Dell

Tags: color, Dell, Laptops, Laptops, Mobile News, Studio, white, xps

MSI will be unveiling a new netbook soon and it is called the MSI Wind U150 Notebook. What makes it so special? The new MSI Wind U150 netbook will make use of touchscreen technology as well as the new Pine Trail Atom platform. The new MSI netbook is expected to be unveiled at the CES.

MSI is hoping to be the first company to land the Pine Trail Atom since Intel has not officially launched the latest Atom processor in the market. The Pine Trail Atom seems to be one of the marquee features of this latest MSI Wind netbook since it reportedly shows improved graphic performance and improved power consumption.

And the other marquee feature is the touchscreen, 10-inch convertible U150 with Windows 7. But before all that happens, MSI will be unveiling the 12” Wind U210 which makes use of the AMD platform. It will be available in two variants: one with Windows XP, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive retailing for about $379 and another running on Vista Premium for $429.

The U210 will be available in the U.S. this coming September.

(Source) Gizmodo

Tags: 160gb hard drive, AMD, amd platform, Atom, ces, coming in september, graphic performance, improved power, Intel, Laptops, marquee feature, MSI, netbook, notebook, Pine Trail, power consumption, variants, Windows XP

Nokia’s first laptop was unveiled yesterday and today we find out that it could cost a lot more than we’d be willing to pay for it. Just because it says Nokia on it that doesn’t mean the regular consumer would pay $799 for a netbook. After all that’s what the Booklet 3G is, a netbook, and the rumored price, $799, seems like an awful lot of money to spend on it. Considering that Apple’s future tablet is rumored to cost somewhere in the same neighborhood we’d definitely advice Nokia to reconsider the price for the Booklet. Otherwise people are simply going to choose similar netbooks which are a lot cheaper than Nokia’s first computer.

via netbooknews

Tags: 3G, Booklet, Laptops, Laptops, netbook, netbooks, Nokia, Prices

Dell International has officially released its premium Studio 14 notebooks to the Korean market, boasting of smart design and vivid color options. The Dell Studio 14 notebooks features a 14” LCD screen with a 1600×900 resolution and a 16:0 aspect ratio. The notebook is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor which can accommodate up to 6GB of RAM. For hard disk storage, it can accommodate either a 500GB HDD or a 256GB SSD.

The Dell Studio 14 is available in six different colors: Black Chain-link, Ruby Red, Midnight Blue, Flamingo Pink, Spring Green and Plum Purple. For pricing, they retail somewhere in the vicinity of 768,900(KRW) and 869,000(KRW).

(Source) Aving

Tags: aspect ratio, color options, Dell, different colors, disk storage, hard disk, HDD, intel core 2 duo processor, korean market, Laptops, lcd screen, smart design, spring green, SSD

We’ve seen the operating system appear on Amazon.com and we’ve even seen it reportedly shipped with a Mac mini, but what we haven’t seem is an official Mac OS X Snow Leopard page on Apple’s website, until now, that is.

Apple has recently been kind enough to launch Snow Leopard’s official webpage showing off all of the features to be included with the update. Furthermore, Apple has put the operating system up for pre-order at $29.99 with a delivery date of August 28th.

While you might as well go ahead and pre-order the software if you already plan on buying it, I don’t see Apple running out of copies so there is really no rush.

Tags: Desktop PCs, Laptops, mac os x, Mobile News, Mobile Software, operating system, pre-order, Snow Leopard

The key for any company’s success is nabbing key personnel from other companies. Normally the immediate goal is to fish for the employees of a rival company and it looks like Shuttle has done just that. Though unconfirmed, rumor has it that Shuttle is planning to invade the netbook market thanks to their newly formed team mostly coming from rival Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS).

Shuttle has been known to deliver small form factor desktops but it looks like they are on the verge of expanding. Shuttle has made various experiments to get into the laptop scene but it looks like they lack the manpower to support the development for such. But now, it looks like all that has changed with the said raid of manpower from ECS. ECS of course denied losing any employees or perhaps they have just lost count.

(Source) Slashgear

Tags: Business, desktops, elitegroup computer systems, fish, invasion, Laptops, manpower, market thanks, rival company, shuttle, verge

Are you ready to buy your Samsung Omnia II? Unfortunately we can’t tell you when the smartphone will be available but we do have some screenshots to tease you with. The screens below will show you that new TouchWiz 2.0 does work on top of Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro. And these pictures sure do look real so we assume that Samsung is going to launch the hot smartphone soon.
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Tags: Laptops, leak, Mobile News, Omnia 2, Portable Devices, Samsung, Samsung, Screenshots, touchwiz 2.0, Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro

The Asus Eee Keyboard should have been available by now but this hot netbook is not coming anytime soon. Asus has delayed the launch and we might see it arrive in stores only sometime in October. There’s no official announcement just yet, but people say that the Eee Keyboard will cost somewhere in the $400-$500 range and that Asus will launch it after the Eee Top All-in-One PC that’s coming in September. So what do you think? Is it worth waiting for it?

via DigiTimes

Tags: all-in-one, ASUS, ASUS, Desktop PCs, Eee, keyboard, Laptops, Mobile News, netbook, Portable Devices, Top

If recent reports are to be believed we may be seeing Apple’s latest update for their Mac OS X operating system, Snow Leopard, hitting store shelves as early as August 28th.

News comes to us from Macenstein who have gotten their hands on support training documents for Snow Leopard which gives us a hint that the update will be dropping soon. In fact, their sources were quoted to have said that an August 28th launch seems “extremely likely”.

View a copy of the support training document after the break.

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Tags: Desktop PCs, Document, Laptops, leak, mac os x, release date, Snow Leopard, software, training

Windows 7 will bring touch support to our future desktops and laptops and one of them could be the 11.6-inch EX6 tablet from Kohjinsha.

The EX6 will feature a 11.6-inch LED-backlit resistive touchscreen capable of 1,366 x 768 resolution, a 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor, a 945GSE chipset, up to 2GB of memory, a 160GB HDD, 802.11n WiFi connectivity, gigabit Ethernet, front and back-facing cameras, a DVD player, a 2600mAh battery, 2 USB ports and SDHC/microSDHC/ExpressCard support.

The machine will be available sometime this month for $635 and it will be running Windows XP at first. It’s up to you to upgrade it to Windows 7 and unleash its true potential.

via wow-pow-blog

Tags: EX6, Kohjinsha, Laptops, Laptops, Mobile News, netbooks, netbooks, tablet, Windows 7

RIM has today announced that users can now browse the BlackBerry App World from virtually any internet connected computer. While this doesn’t really serve any purpose other than to give people a look at what’s featured in the BlackBerry App World, it’s a welcome addition.

However, RIM does throw in the ability to email an app’s download link to your BlackBerry where you can then download the software, but that’s about as deep as integration goes.

Check out the BlackBerry App World here.

Tags: App World, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, Desktop PCs, Laptops, Mobile News, Mobile Software, netbooks, online, Research In Motion, Research In Motion, RIM, software

We’ve known about MSI’s ultrathin X340 notebook since March and at the time, it looked like a very capable device. However, enough users must have had gripes about it because we were recently notified that MSI has made some hardware changes.

The X340 will come standard with an 8-cell battery, as opposed to the previous 4-cell, the device’s keyboard will be getting an update which Laptop Magazine says will make it “no longer act like a trampoline”. And finally, MSI will cut $100 off the X340’s price tag making it now available for $799.

Any buyers?

Tags: 8-cell battery, Business, keyboard, Laptops, Mobile News, MSI, Portable Devices, price cut, x340

With the rise of YouTube (and the like) comes the need for advancements in webcam technology. What you see above is Microsoft’s latest webcam offering, the LifeCam Cinema HD.

This USB 2.0 capable device is capable of 720p video capture at 30 fps in addition to auto focus, 4x digital zoom and a noise canceling microphone. There’s also a bundled technology which Microsoft calls ClearFrame which is supposedly meant to provide users with a ’smooth, detailed video’ whatever that means.

As for a price and release date, the LifeCam Cinema HD is slated for a September 9th release at $79.99.

via pocket-lint

Tags: 720p, cinema hd, Desktop PCs, Digital Cameras, Laptops, lifecam, microsoft, webcam

ASUS has a new router offering that is ready for the world entitled the RT-N13U. While this particular wireless router doesn’t have many shocking hardware features, namely 801.11b/g/n compatibility, a USB 2.0 port and 4 LAN ports, the real gem is in the software ASUS will bundle in.

ASUS says that their EZ UI management software along with their EZ QoS bandwith prioritizing software and EZ All-in-One Printer sharing software is what really sets the RT-N13U router apart from the rest. If you couldn’t tell by their names, all of this software is extremely EZ to use.

Newegg currently has ASUS’ RT-N13U router for sale at a modest $59.99.

Tags: Accessories, ASUS, Desktop PCs, ez qos, ez ui, lan, Laptops, Mobile News, netbooks, printer sharing, Printers, router, rt-n13u, usb, wireless

Back in July we saw the first set of leaked Chrome OS screen shots, or so we thought. Turns out, those were fake (who could have guessed?) but today, we bring you more screen shots of the operating system. The verdict? Still most likely fake.

While the UI looks like something Google could possibly have backed, why are the images taken on a CRT monitor? Considering Google’s massive size, one would think they would be able to provide their developers with a screen that isn’t dated as the one pictured above.

Either way, we’re going to just assume these are fake until Google comes forward and gives us an actual glimpse of the OS in action.

via mashable

Tags: Chrome OS, Desktop PCs, Fake, Google, Laptops, leak, Mobile News, Mobile Software, netbooks, screen shot

LG Electronics launches another potential notebook for consideration with the LG X130-L78 Notebook. Among the highlights of this latest LG notebook is that its battery life can last up to 12 hours via adopting a 9-cell battery pack.

It has a “Smart On” button included on the keyboards for people who want to browse the web in seconds without having to wait for the device to boot. Features include:

• 10.1-inch WSVGA LCD display with LED backlit
• 160GB HDD
• Up to 7.5 hours of video playback

The LG X130-L78 Notebook retails for about 789,000(KRW)

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Tags: battery life, cell battery pack, keyboards, Laptops, LG, lg-electronics, netbooks, notebook, video playback

When it comes to traditional casing, our thought are often directed towards the standard and default black leather casing. But don’t tell that to Carie Dunham who has taken the initiative in providing various colored casings for most devices in use today. Initially focusing on digital cameras, Carie Dunham now unveils her new line of preppy styles aimed at the iPod, Kindle and Netbooks.

The new designs are great alternatives towards standard looking bags that protect devices from scratches and falls. While the initial batch of cases launched seemed to be color-coded according to the taste of women, she will be launching another line aimed specifically for the men soon.

Not only are the bags good looking but they are also highly functional with thoughtful, unique design elements like pleated battery compartments, comfortable handle lengths, hidden zippers for port access and flaps to protect the screen from the keyboard. There is even a reversible laptop bag-two bags in one.

(Source) Press

Tags: Accessories, Apple, battery compartments, black leather, casings, design elements, Digital Cameras, dunham, initial batch, initiative, keyboard, laptop, Laptops, preppy styles, scratches, unique design