Acer launches its first touch screen notebook with Windows 7 Home Premium with the Acer Aspire AS5738PG notebook PC. With the AS5738PG, owners can now use the touch screen as an alternative way of interface for varied uses such as playing movies, navigating through websites and launching installed applications.

Among the striking features of this Acer notebook include a 15.6” HD CineCrystal LED backlit multi-touch screen display, an Intel Core Duo processor T6600, 4GB DDR memory, 320GB SATA HD, 8X DVD multi-double layer drive, built-in stereo sound speakers with Dolby Optimized Surround Sound and an Acer Crystal Eye webcam (640×480). The Acer Aspire AS5738PG notebook PC will retail for $799.99 and will be available starting October 22 at local retailers.

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Samsung Electronics unveils another line of new notebooks in the market, releasing 5 new models that will cater to a wide spectrum of consumers and business users. This further strengthens their commitment towards an aggressive growth in the IT sector.

Notebooks are growing in demand and apparently that was one factor for consideration on these new line of notebooks. Available in various colors armed with advanced specifications and technology, these new fleet of portable devices are expected to be a welcome addition for options by users when it comes to getting a new and reliable laptop in the market.

• X Series Notebook PCs. Built for maximum portability, the 14.1-inch ultra-thin and light X460 packs the world’s first 2950mAh six-cell battery for an unrivalled 10 hours of computing use. The X460’s secure biometric fingerprint and trusted platform module authentication system makes it a key choice for mobile professionals.
• R Series Notebook PCs. Samsung’s R420 and R470 come with 14.0-inch LED widescreen displays. Both models feature an innovative water-tight seal around the chassis to prevent damage if liquid is spilt on the notebook PC. The R Series also comes with SuperSilent Mode for noise-sensitive environments.
• N Series Mini Notebooks. Comprising the N120 and N310, the lightweight and eye-catching Samsung N Series Mini Notebooks built with HSPA, WiMAX and WiBro technologies can provide more than 10 hours of battery life for extended surfing and entertainment. The N Series is ergonomically designed with large keyboards for greater user comfort.

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A special Sony Vaio notebook PC will be up for grabs at the Charityfolks.com website. The laptop is a similar model that will be used in the upcoming Sony Pictures movie, “The Taking of Perham 123”. Denzel Washington makes the laptop sweeter since he has personally autographed the notebook PC who will star in the upcoming movie as well.

The auction, being held exclusively on CharityFolks.com/pelham123, for the laptop will run through June 25. The winner will also be given two free tickets to watch the movie when it opens. The proceeds of the auction will be going to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, which is dedicated to enabling all young people to reach their full potential through programs and services that enhance the development of boys and girls as well as providing safe places for them to learn and grow.

The Taking of Pelham 123 opens today, Friday, June 12. It stars Denzel Washington as New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber, whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. The film also stars John Travolta who plays the bad guy in the movie.

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There will always be a laptop meant for someone and apparently HP wants to be there to provide you with the perfect HP Mini suited for your needs. Whether it is for business or education, HP has extended the line of potential HP Minis with the release of three new models upholding the lightweight companionship that any mobile user would require.

The three new variants released by HP are:

• HP Mini 110 XP Edition ($329.99)
• HP Mini 110 Mobile Internet (Mi) Edition ($279.99)
• HP Mini 1101 ($329.00)

Common Features:

• 10.1-inch diagonal standard or optional high-definition LED widescreen display
• Powered by either an Intel Atom processor N270 with 1.6-gigahertz (GHz) or an Intel Atom processor N280 at 1.66-GHz
• 1GB to 2GB Memory
• keyboard that is 92 percent the size of a standard notebook PC keyboard
• built-in webcam and microphone
• Hard Drive options of up to 250GB
• 5-in-1 Digital Media Slot

“With these new HP Minis, we’re enhancing the customer experience by adding compelling features that allow users to interact with their Mini in a fun way,” said Kevin Frost, vice president and general manager, Consumer Notebooks, Personal Systems Group, HP. “Our broad portfolio of mini companion PCs truly offers customers choices to fit every need and every personality.”

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When it comes to computer use, keyboards used as the main interface may not be relevant but when you mention Logitech, you know it has to be something different. Logitech for Business today introduced the Logitech Comfort Wave 450 keyboard – the latest in a line of keyboards, mice, webcams and headsets especially designed for businesses.

Logitech for Business offers computer peripherals and accessories that help companies adapt to the evolving face of the workspace. For businesses that want to get the most out of their IT expenditures and their workforce, Logitech for Business is ready for what businesses need right now. With its acclaimed Wave design, the Comfort Wave 450 keyboard delivers natural and adjustable comfort for people working with a desktop computer or a notebook PC in a docking station or notebook riser.

The Logitech Comfort Wave 450 keyboard is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in April for a suggested resale price of $39.99 (U.S.).

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Acer America launches a new notebook solution in the Acer Aspire Aspire 3935-6504. This new notebook a thin-and-light notebook series which combines distinctive style with cutting-edge technologies, and the Aspire 8935, the next generation in the highly-touted series of large-screen Gemstone notebook PCs.

The full-featured notebook PC is less than one-inch thick and is housed in a rich, golden brown brushed metal chassis that weighs only 4.18 pounds. The Aspire 3935-6504 utilizes unique design elements including the Acer FineTip full-size keyboard with large key caps and increased key gaps for an effortless typing experience, along with touch-sensitive hotkeys for easy access to frequently used functions.

Users can conveniently back-up important data in one touch via the Back-up Button, while a single touch to the Acer SmartPower Button will save power to extend battery life.

Acer Aspire 3935-6504 Specifications

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7350 (2.0GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1
• 13.3-inch HD Acer CineCrystal LED Display
• Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset
• 3072MB DDR2 1066MHz Memory
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 250GB SATA Hard Drive
• 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
• Acer Crystal Eye Web Camera
• 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
• Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/g/Draft-N Wireless LAN
• Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution
• 3 – USB 2.0 Ports
• Acer Touch-Sensitive Hotkeys
• Convenience Buttons
• 4-cell Li-ion Battery
• 4.18 lbs.
• 12.8” (W) x 1.0” (H) x 9.3” (D)
• MSRP $899.99

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The Samsung NC10 has finally been released in Russia with an add-on. An added feature for this 4G netbook is that is supports WiMAX technology. The beginning of sales of the Samsung NC10 opens a door into new era in telecommunications.

Samsung NC10 adheres to a class of netbooks - light, compact and inexpensive computers that simplify the usage of the Internet. Weighting just 1.33kg, NC10 is capable to run up to 9 hours 40 minutes on battery power. An integrated 1.3 megapixel digital motion camera allows NC10 users to hold video conferences backed by a high-speed (up to 10 Mb/s) Yota network.

Samsung NC10 4G netbook features a 10.2″ widescreen display (WSVGA 1024×600 SuperBrightc) of the highest quality and a normal-size, notebook PC style ergonomic keyboard. NC10 has a durable scratch-resistant case built using an innovative Samsung Duracase technology. The keyboard of NC10 coated with nano-sized silver ion powder, which prevents living and breeding of bacteria.

NC10 incorporates the smallest and lowest power processor, Intel Atom, which makes it capable to tackle the majority of modern computing tasks while keeping an ultra-compact size and small weight. The pre-installed Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system and 160Gb hard drive make NC10 a powerful instrument, while the built-in Mobile WiMAX module allows unlocking the full potential of the device.

In addition to WiMAX support, Samsung NC10 4G netbook comes with a vast set of networking capabilities - both wireless and wired. The device carries a number of modern networking technologies, such as Atherosr 802.11b/g, 10/100 Ethernet LAN and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. NC10 packed with a 3-in-1 multimedia card slot, VGA output, microphone-in, headphone-out and three USB ports.

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The Samsung P560 is not a classy computer and is really meant for business. Carrying a 15.4 inch display, the P560 doesn’t have the rich sound or overstuffed multimedia features of some portables: There’s no TV tuner here, or BluRay Disc capability. The sound is adequate, but you would want headphones to hear the best sound.

SAMSUNG sets the professional standard for notebook PCs with the P560. Perfect for your go anywhere, do everything lifestyle, this notebook PC has all the features you want.

Durable casing enhances its overall strength and the Lithium Ion battery delivers revolutionary battery life with up to 6-hours of use. With the SAMSUNG P560 there are no compromises. Sleek style, heavy-duty features and peace-of-mind reliability make sure you’re at peak performance

The display screen is billed as “1280 x 800 WXGA, 220 nits, Non-glossy with Ambient Light Sensor,” which translates to a good viewing experience.

The P560 weighs just less than 6 pounds, making it an agreeable traveling companion. The optical drive features LightScribe technology, which will “burn” a disc label onto one side of the DVD or CD you create on the other.

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