Two new notebooks were released in the market today, the Gateway EC Series which comes in two sizes, a 15.6” and 11.6” for the people who seek premium aid from mobile computing devices. The 15.6” notebooks come in two models: EC58 and EC54. Both weigh about 5.29 lbs. and are 1” thick. They are designed in a brushed aluminium alloy chassis available in Arctic Silver and Pacific Blue. Among the highlights of these notebooks include Intel Core 2 Duo or Pentium Dual-Core processors, a 16:9 aspect ratio, 4GB DDR3 memory (upgradeable up to 8GB), a web camera, 320GB HDD, and a 8X DVD drive. They retail for about $649.99.

The EC14 is the one with the 11.6” HD LED backlit display. It weighs only 3.79 lbs and comes in Cherry Red or NightSky Black colors. Among the features of the EC14 include a choice of processor ranging from Pentium Dual Core, Intel Celeron Dual Core and Celeron Single Core. It has a hard drive of up to 320GB, 4GB of memory (expandable up to 8GB), web camera, and a multi-in-1 card reader. The EC14 retails for $549.99.

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For the people on the go, here is another potential notebook you can consider having along. Acer unveils its latest portable computing device with the releases of the Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ 11.6-inch notebook. Boasting of an 11.6” HD LED backlit-display(1366×768, 16:9 aspect ratio), the Acer AS1810TZ is powered by an Intel Core Duo processor, an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, 4096MB DDR2 memory, 320 GB HDD, webcam, multi-in-1 card reader, HDMI port and more. The Acer Aspire AS1810TZ notebook retails for $599.99 and will be available by October 22.

There are other models as well with varying screen size. Pricing is indicated below for reference.

• Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-8737 (13.3” LED-backlit TFT LCD screen) ($799.99)
• Acer Aspire Timeline AS4810TZ-4508 (14” LED-backlit TFT LCD screen) ($649.99)
• Acer Aspire Timeline AS5810TZ-4784 (15.6” LED-backlit TFT LCD screen) ($649.99)

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Samsung has added two new notebooks under its wing with the N110 and N120. The N110 and N120 are both currently available through Samsung.com and online retailers with an MSRP of $469 and $459, respectively.

The N110 mini notebook’s compact design, 10.27” (W) x 1.19” (H) x 7.3” (D), is lightweight, only 2.78 lbs, and capable of being stowed in a briefcase or travel bag. Despite its size, the N110’s keyboard has an ergonomic-friendly 93% full-size keyboard and a 10” LED SuperBright© Glossy Backlit Display, along with a 6-cell (5900mAh) lithium battery providing battery life up to 9 hours of continuous use. With a 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and 160GB hard drive, this mini notebook is functional for browsing the internet and software applications.

The N120 mini notebook caters to those looking for a richer multimedia experience. While also compact, 10.71” (W) x 1.71” (H) x 7.4” (D), and weighing only 2.8 lbs, the N120 features the convenience of a 97% full-size keyboard with trackpad, along with a 6-cell (5200mAh) lithium battery providing battery life up to 6 hours of continuous use. Its SRS 2.1 channel system, featuring two 1.5 watt stereo speakers and a dedicated subwoofer offers a high quality sound and integrated 1.3 megapixel digital motion camera provides video-conferencing capabilities.

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Already a familiar brand in the laptop scene, the new Dell Studio 15 laptop promises to carry a powerful notebook aimed at a highly demanding market.

The new Dell Studio 15 laptop has some of the latest features people want including cutting-edge hi-def technology and backlit LED displays perfect for creating memories and enjoying entertainment for longer periods of time.

The full range of built-in connectivity options and sleek design elements offer multiple style choices.

The Studio series is available in the U.S., Canada and Latin America on Dell.com starting at $649.

Features:

• New Studio 15 delivers advanced performance and entertainment capabilities, including an energy efficient 15.6-inch LED display in true HD resolution (720p/900p/1080p), optional 256 or 512MB* ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570 graphics and 2.0MP camera with dual digital array microphones.
• Emphasizing personal style and design, Studio 15 is now available in six colors, including Black Chainlink, Ruby Red, Midnight Blue, Plum Purple, Spring Green and Promise Pink.
• Complete with a full array of built-in connectivity options including standard Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth support, Mobile Broadband.
• Equipped with a full range of ports and connections including, 8-in-1 media card reader, dual USB ports, one USB/eSATA combo port and HDMI.
• Entertainment features and options include 5.1 channel audio and 3-watt subwoofer, dual headphone jacks and the optional slot load Blu-ray Disc.
• Optional backlit keyboard allows for visibility in low and no light conditions.
• LED-backlit display supports excellent color reproduction for photos and movies and can extend battery life of the system.

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When you talk about laptops, the Sony Vaio is certain to be among the tops brands one would think of.

The Sony VAIO SR390 can be one of the least expensive of the company’s ultraportable laptops but it also lacks the performance that can be found for less from other companies or with more features for the same cost.

It comes with a LED backlit display that provides some excellent color without producing too much glare from the glossy coating. The keyboard design is also very comfortable and easy to use.

The big problem with the VAIO SR390 is its cost. While it is relatively affordable for a Sony laptop, there are offerings from other brands that offer a similar level of features that cost less or provide even more features and performance for the same price. This makes the Sony really only a strong choice for those looking for a system with a very strong display or just have to own a Sony laptop.

Specifications:

• Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3400 Dual Core Mobile Processor
• 2GB PC2-6400 DDR2 Memory
• 160GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
• 8x DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Burner
• 13.3″ WXGA (1280×800) Wide LCD With 1.3 Megapixel Webcam
• Intel GMA 4500MHD Integrated Graphics
• v.92 56Kbps Modem, Fast Ethernet, 802.11a/g/n Wireless, Bluetooth
• Two USB 2.0, FireWire, ExpressCard/34, Memory Stick Slot, SD Card Slot, Fingerprint Scanner
• 12.4″ x 9.2″ x 1.3″ @ 4.1 lbs.
• Vista Home Premium, Works, VAIO Suite, Live OneCare

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