by Mick on October 30, 2008
ACER AS8930
ACER has announced new additions on their Notebooks products, it’s ACER AS8930 series. The new notebook has a 18.4 inch LCD disply with full HD resolution. Powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 (2.53GHz), up to 4 GB of memory, 480GB hard drive, a NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT. It’s awesome to play with any of your favorite games.
For connectivity , the ACER 8930 series you’ll also find a WiFi a / b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.0 plus some additional feature like Blu-ray, as harbors HDMI / eSATA and a webcam 1Mpix.
Scheduled to hit the market in November, to get one will cost you 210,000 Yens (1670€).
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by Mick on October 22, 2008
toshiba X305
The Toshiba X305, has officially seen the light with specifications and price issue. At least if we want the top model range it will go for over $ 4,000.
However, the Toshiba X305, designed primarily for gamers with price tag ; $ 1,400, which is not bad if you consider that this is a portable 17-inch screen with a 1680 x 1050 pixels resolution and spectacular colors .
Toshiba X305 is all about Powerful Performance, The processor runs on a Core 2 Extreme QX9300 which accompanied by up to 4 GB of RAM and two DDR3 graphics card SLI NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS with 512 MB each.
The hard disk of these beasts is a more advanced combination. On the one hand we have a 128 GB SSD that comes with a SATA hard disk of 320 GB and can run 7,200 rpm.
The multimedia aspect, with such a power will bring computing experience to the fullest. Here we have a HDMI output and four Harman Kardon speakers
Laptops
Sometimes we got confused with some mobile computer terms like Notebook, laptop, Subnotebook,Netbooks, UMPC and more to come…. Are you sure the device you’re using right now is a Notebook or Netbook? let’s find out
Actually there are not too many differences from those title words. Essentially they refer to small personal computer designed for mobile use (mobile computer).
Notebook
Notebook is the early terms that comes along with the emerging of mobile computing tech. A laptop is usually shaped like a big notebook with 0.7-1.5 inches thickness and dimensions ranging from 10×8 inches (27×22cm, 13″ display) to 15×11 inches (39×28cm, 17″ display) and up. Nowadays laptops weighing 3 to 12 pounds.
woman with a notebook on her lap
Laptop
Laptops term comes in line with the terms Notebook. However, the word ‘laptop’ is often used because it is taken from the behavior of notebook users, who prefer to put the device on their lap rather than put it on the desk
Sony Vaio Subnotebook
Subnotebook
Subnotebook is Laptops weighing typically between 0.8 to 2.7 kg and a 6.4 to 13.3 inches diagonally display. A
subnotebook is a lightweight and small portable computer, which has most features of a standard laptop computer but comes smaller package. Subnotebook is often applied to systems that run full versions of desktop OS such as Windows or Linux, rather than specialized software such as Palm OS, Windows CE, or Internet Tablet OS.
psion netbook pro
Netbook
Netbook is a new term, which launched by Intel in February 2008. Netbook is intended for small sized notebook category with standard functionality and lightweight. Netbook can be called as a smaller version of the laptop. Technically, Netbook is a new term for the small size laptop with the emphasis on the function of Internet applications and wireless communication. Hence, should have wi-fi connection.
Nettop
There are also terms Nettop. Nettop is a version of the desktop (computer desk) in mini size and an internet connection which is a must. Netbook and nettop is the Intel project to provide computer access in developing countries.
EB UMPC with GPS
Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC)
Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) is a small form factor (a standard size and shape) for tablet PCs and subnotebook/netbooks. Besides of 7-10 inch netbooks, 13.3 inch subnotebooks are also included. The form factor was initially developed as part of Project Origami, and at first only included tablet pc’s. The project was a joint development exercise by Intel, Samsung, and Microsoft. Intel is also responsible for the Mobile Internet Device, a variation on the UMPC concept.
Fujitsu Lifebook tablet PC
Tablet PC
Tablet PC is a notebook or slate-shaped mobile computer, that comes with a touchscreen or graphics tablet/screen hybrid technology which allows the user to operate the computer with a digital pen, or a fingertip, instead of a mouse And keyboard
The tablet PC offers a more mobile way to interact with a computer. The device often used where regular notebooks are impractical or don’t provide the needed functionality.
The term “Tablet PC” was introduced by Microsoft in a Keynote Address by Bill Gates at the 2001 Comdex conference. Tablet PC also known as Pen computer or Pen computing.
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