Acer seems to be busy these days. After releasing one laptop after another, they have another product released in the market with the Acer AspireRevo R3610-U9012 Nettop. This nettop is an ultra-sleek, dark blue device that is practically the size of a book. The AspireRevo R3610-U9012 features an Intel Atom 330 Processor (1.6GHz), Integra NVIDIA Ion Graphics Solution, 2GB DDR SDRAM, 160GB SATA HDD, multi-in-1 card reader and interface ports such as HDMI, eSata and VGA.

The AspireRevo R3610-U9012 is a functional solution for home PC needs and various multimedia endeavors which includes gaming when connected to an LCD or TV. The Acer AspireRevo R3610-U9012 retails for $329.99 and is now available in the U.S.

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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

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A new connector is coming to your future cell phones and mobile devices and its solely purpose is to connect said device to HDTVs and display. The Mobile High-Definition Interface Working Group will conceive it soon as various companies have already agreed upon such a bold endeavor. Nokia, Samsung, Toshiba, Sony and Silicon Image will work together to create the new standard. The question is, do we really need a new standard in our lives? After all we already have so many and with Apple’s and Intel’s Light Peak universal connector that’s coming in a couple of years there isn’t much point for devising an HD-only standard. What are your thoughts on the matter?

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Sprint just officially announced yesterday that they were gearing up to launch the Samsung Instinct HD on September 27th for $249.99. Now, considering the fact that it is priced so high when compared to the nature of the device you will most likely never get your hands on it.

Thankfully, a YouTube user was nice enough to give us a full hands on preview of the device showcasing features like the preloaded applications (Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, etc) and the location of that HD video out port.

Anyways, check out the video and let us know what you think of it in the comments.

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On Wednesday we got the first batch of Zune HD rumors that stated there would be 16GB/32GB models along with the fact that it would be coming on August 8th. Despite those remaining unconfirmed, more Zune HD rumors continue to trickle out.

This time around we hear that in addition to the 16GB/32GB models, consumers will also have a 64GB model to choose from at some point down the road. As for a price point, rumor has it the 16GB base model (or whatever size it actually comes in) will be had for anywhere between $249 and $280.

More excitingly, this batch of rumors also points to the fact that the Zune HD will support 720p video through its HDMI out. Again, take these how you will until we have official confirmation from Microsoft themselves.

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If you’re on the market for a cheap, yet function laptop you should definitely check out Gateway’s newly announced NV series.

The entire series will feature a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 LED backlit display, up to 4GB of RAM, 320GB HDD, DVD drive, WiFi, multi-card reader, HDMI and VGA out, 4 USB ports and a 6 cell battery. Operating system wise you’re looking at Windows Vista Home Premium. And, to spice up your computing, Gateway will offer the NV series in NightSky Black, Midnight Blue, Coffee Brown and Cherry Red.

Price wise the NV series starts at $499 for a 2.1GHz AMD Athlon 64 processor and Radeon HD 3200 graphic card and $599 for a 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with a GMS 4500MHD graphics card.

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Sony has recently come forth and announced their latest VAIO offering, the NW — This notebook will feature a 15.5-inch WXGA display with XBRITE, a 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of DDR2 RAM an ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570 video card with 512MB of ram. Additionally it will have support for 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, a 400GB harddrive, and battery options of 1.5 hours all the way up to 5.5 hours.

The real selling point of this machine, however, is it’s 4x BD-ROM drive which coupled with it’s VGA and HDMI outputs make it a great entertainment option. Lastly, the VAIO NW features support slots for Memory Stick Pro, ExpressCard and SD cards.

The VAIO NW will ship sometime next month starting at $880 with the BD-ROM drive and $800 without.

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Lenovo is proud to introduce their IdeaPad S12, a budget laptop/netbook which they are saying is the first one to feature NVIDIA’s new Ion chipset.

Starting at just $499, the IdeaPad S12 will feature a 1280 x 800 LED-backlit 12.2-inch screen, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM and the option for a 160, 250, or 320 GB HDD.

Lenovo says this thing will be able to play 1080p video without breaking a sweat and that along with WiFi, Bluetooth, 3 USB 2.0 ports, an ExpressCard slot, VGA and HDMI ports and a 4-in-1 card reader make for quite the little machine. Oh yeah, did I mention it has a fullsized keyboard and Windows XP?

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Gateway has unveiled two new notebooks in the market, the UC and the MD Series. The 15.6-inch MD Series brings in the style and capabilities of Gateway’s already popular MC Series, while focusing more on digital media. The UC Series is the company’s first notebook with a 13.3-inch widescreen display, making for a pleasantly portable design.

“These notebooks are incredibly different in terms of style and form factor, yet they both include best-in-class technology at incredible values. The entertainment and multimedia capabilities of the MD Series and the all-around mobility of the UC Series make them perfect for today’s savvy customers who know what they’re looking for in a new notebook,” Sawall said.

MD Series
The MD Series is more entertainment driven, including advanced video and audio options. It features High-Definition (HD) 16:9 aspect ratio and a 1366×768 display that allows for high-resolution and crisp, clear, video and image viewing. It also features a HDMI v1.3 media connection that lets you connect both your audio and video through the same connection—allowing for clearer image and sound.

This series is also budget-friendly, with a base price of $649.99 and various additional options for increased performance.

UC Series
Gateway’s UC Series also has its perks. The notebook weighs in at just 5.3 lbs. yet still offers high performance and enough features to please most users out there.

The UC Series is a bit more expensive than the MD Series, with prices starting at $749.99.

(Source) Epoch Times

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The next-gen console war is going to get a lot more uglier in 2008 by all indications. Nintendo’s Wii has already found its niche with its innovative and cool way of playing games with the Wiimote and Sony PS3’s superior hardware is slowly gaining ground, but where does the Xbox stand in 2008? The Xbox Elite and Premium were great successors but the next big step is yet to come. Sure enough, Microsoft isn’t lazing around but is working on its next version of the Xbox, dubbed “360 Ultimate.” If the rumors are to be believed, the new Xbox 360 Ultimate will boast features such as built-in WiFi, high-definition audio output, 1080p HDMI, 65nm hardware architecture, and a “near-silent” fan. It will also have a monstrous 320GB HDD to accommodate Xbox’s upcoming IPTV service. But the icing on the cake will be the built-in HD-DVD drive, giving Microsoft the much needed edge in the ongoing next-gen format war.

All this and much more will be revealed come this autumn 2008.

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