SONY TO LAUNCH BUDGET-MINDED VAIO M SERIES NETBOOKS

Sony’s netbooks have always been unusual. The company’s entry into the mini-laptop space was with an 8.9 inch machine featuring an unusually high 1600 x 768 pixels resolution. Worse still, this machine had a high price tag of $1000. The next in the line was the Sony Vaio W which started at $500. This machine had an HD display. But it was not the specs but the Sony brand name that made this machine attractive. Now Sony is planning to launch a budget model called Vaio M.

The Vaio M has more or less the same looks as the Vaio W netbook. This model will sport a lower resolution display with 1024 x 600 pixels. It will have an Intel Atom N450 Pine Trail processor, 1GB of RAM and a 250GB of hard drive. Other specifications include WiFi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth. No word on pricing or availability.

SONY VAIO VGN-SZ270P

Sony VAIO VGN-SZ270P combines power and prestige with great looks. This thin and light laptop is feature-rich, has great looks and weighs less than 4 pounds.

Sony VAIO VGN-SZ270P is available in a variety of configurations. The fastest model uses an Intel Core Duo T2500 clocked at 2.0GHz. It supports up to 2GB of RAM. Hard disk drive capacity is 120 GB 5400rpm.

The 13.3 inch widescreen LCD display is beautiful. It uses the XBRITE technology. The hybrid graphics system makes it possible to switch between the NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 graphics chip and integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950.

Connectivity
There are enough connectivity options and they include a built-in Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth and even Wide Area Network (WWAN).

Pros
Ultraportable; weighs less than 4 pounds
At around 3 hours the battery life is satisfactory
Attractive design
Hybrid Graphics System

Cons
Noisy; the CPU fan, keyboard and optical drive all make noise
Expensive
No DVI

Sony makes a novel dress change- Sony Vaio VGN-C2S

Most 'designer' notebooks tend to be diminutive the Asus U1 and Sony's personal TX Series being chief exemplars. Sony has toughed this development by jazzing up its £999 13-inch assortment, which arrives in a diversity of swanky colors.

Design
We hardened out the blue edition of the notebook which to present it its complete title is named the Sony Vaio VGN-C2S/L.CEK -- but you can in addition procure it in green or pink. You're moreover going to feel affection for or detest the vibrant blue on the exterior of this Vaio, but whatever you imagine; it's tough to get away from the sagacity that it composes the notebook feel more Fisher Price toy, than Sony. One thing that popped out during our preliminary hands-on is how tricky it was to open.

Performance
The C2's U1500 CPU and 1GB of RAM aren't accurately wonder-inspiring, and neither were its PC-Mark 2005 results. It ticked up a meager 2,855, which designates it's really only projected for day by day tasks such as surfing the Web, organizing and viewing your media compilation, and probably very little video editing. Its 3DMark 2006 gain wasn't much steal either -- it stacked up 234, which indicates it’s not competent of sprinting contemporary games.

The software wrap up is vaguely more imposing than the hardware arrangement. The C2 vessels with Windows Vista Home Premium publication, which has an assortment of applications that lets you, work out your creativity. Windows Movie Maker, Windows Media Center and Windows DVD Maker are 3 of the highlights. You also get Microsoft Office. Battery life wasn't appalling, though -- it preceded 3 hours 12 minutes in our tests, which is stretched enough to watch a duo of movies on a long car or plane journey. It's adequate to maintain the kids quiet if nothing else.

Conclusion
In a planet of grey, plastic boxes, Sony is to be celebrated for trying something dissimilar with this blue Vaio. Regrettably, the colorful dash arrives at a heavily built price -- specifications-wise, you could decide on something parallel on the high street for a lesser amount of this product.

Pros
+ Colorful notebook with 13.3-inch exhibit

Cons
- Makes a polite change from the black and silver model,
- It’s underpowered for the price demanded.

ASUS EEE PC 1015PN WITH NVIDIA ION GRAPHICS COMING NEXT MONTH

The Asus Eee PC 1015PN, the first 10 inch Asus netbook with NVIDIA ION graphics, will reportedly start shipping in October. It is expected to be available with either a 1.83GHz Intel Atom N475 single core processor or a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core chip.

The Eee PC 1215PN also has the lower power version of the NVIDIA ION graphics which is designed for netbooks with 10 inch or smaller displays. That said, it will still be able to handle 1080p HD video with no difficulty. But you will not get the same kind of graphics performance you get from larger laptops with ION graphics.

The Eee PC 1015PN doesn't look all that different from the Eee PC 1015PED and 1015PEM. All three models have the same chiclet-style keyboard and matte touchpad finish. But unlike the other two models, the 1215PN has an HD display with 1366 x 768 pixels. It also runs Windows 7 Home Premium instead of Windows 7 Starter.

Asus hasn't said anything about the final pricing of the laptop, but it is unlikely to be sold for less than $400.

ASUS EEE PC 1201PN UP FOR PRE-ORDER FOR $499

The Asus Eee PC 1201PN is expected to start shipping on June 11. ExcaliberPC has started taking pre-orders for the Eee PC 1201PN for $499.

The Eee PC 1201PN is supposed to succeed the Eee PC 1201N which had a dual core Atom 330 processor and Nvidia ION graphics. Unlike its predecessor which sported a desktop processor, the Eee PC 1201PN has a 1.66GHz Atom N450 processor and second generation ION chip.

Other specifications include 2GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, HDMI output, Bluetooth, and Windows 7 Home Premium. The notebook is capable of playing 1080p HD video and some 3D games. It has a 6 cell, 47Whr battery.

It is still not clear whether this machine will feature NVIDIA's Optimus technology for automatically switching between integrated and discrete graphics depending upon what task you are performing.

DELL STUDIO XPS 15 AND XPS 17 LAPTOPS COMING

Dell is going to refresh its Studio XPS laptop line. The new additions to the Studio XPS series will be the Studio XPS 15 and XPS 17. In fact, the two laptops have already made an appearance at the French retailer website LesDelliens.com

The Studio XPS 15 and 17 will both have Intel's latest Core series processors and an unspecified NVIDIA graphics. While the XPS 15 will ship with up to 8GB of RAM and a 750GB hard drive, the XPS 17 will have up to 16GB of RAM and 1.2TB of storage space. There is no word on display sizes, but the laptops are likely to have display diagonals of around 15 and 17 inches.

The Studio XPS 15 and 17 will reportedly also have JBL speakers, HDMI 1.4, USB 3.0, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The notebooks are expected to be available in France in late October or early November. No word on pricing or availability in other countries.

DELL INSPIRON R SERIES NOW AVAILABLE IN THE US

The affordable Inspiron R Series notebooks are now available for purchase in the US. The notebooks that are currently available include the 14 inch Inspiron 14R, 15.6 inch Inspiron 15R and the 17.3 inch Inspiron 17R.

All three models are available with Intel's Core i3 and i5 processors, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory and up to 640GB HDD. ATI discrete graphics with 1GB of dedicated video memory is also available as a configuration option. Other features include built-in webcams, SRS Premium Surround Sound and optional Intel Wireless Display that would let you wirelessly connect the laptop to an HDTV when paired with a third party adapter which you need to buy separately.

The Dell Inspiron R series notebooks are available in four brushed finishes - Mars Black, Peacock Blue, Tomato Red and Lotus Pink – with chrome accents. They also feature smudge-resistant palm rests.

Pricing and availability
The Inspiron R series notebooks are now available at the Dell online store. Prices start at $449.

LENOVO IDEAPAD Y460 NOW SHIPPING

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 is now available for purchase. The notebook can be configured with Intel Core i3 or Core i5 processors.

The IdeaPad Y460 has a 14 inch display featuring 1366 x 768 pixels. If you configure the notebook with a Core i3 processor you will get a 320GB hard drive and integrated graphics. The Core i5 model ships with a 500GB hard drive and a 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 processor. Other specifications include 4GB of DDR3 memory and a dual-layer DVD writer. The notebooks ship with a 6-cell battery pack.

The base model with a Core i3 processor starts at $999. The Core i5 model has a starting price point of $1,199. Both models are now available for purchase.

LENOVO THINKPAD X201 NOW SHIPPING

Lenovo has started shipping its ThinkPad X201 series of notebooks. The series consists of three models – the standard X201, the thin and light X201s and the tablet X201t. All machines have high-end specs and a matching price tag.

The ThinkPad X201 notebooks are an update to the previous ThinkPad X200 series. All models in the X201 line are powered by Intel Core i7 processors. The tablet model, the X201t, is expected to offer up to 8 hours of runtime. The thin and light X201s should get around 12 hours on a single charge.

The ThinkPad X201 notebooks are equipped with 12.1 inch displays. While the X201 and X201s has matte displays the X201t tablet has a touchscreen display. All machines run Windows 7 Ultimate.

Pricing
The regular ThinkPad X201 starts at $1099. The X201s has a starting price point of $1349. And at $2134, the X201t is the costliest of the three machines.

LENOVO G455 AND G555 NOW AVAILABLE

Lenovo has added two new laptops to its budget-minded G series. The machines dubbed G455 and G555 are powered by AMD processors.

The G455 has a 14 inch display whereas the G555 is equipped with a slightly larger 15 inch display. Apart from the display both machines seem to have more or less the same specifications. They are both powered by AMD Turion II dual core M540 processor. Up to 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive are available. The battery is expected to provide 4 hours of runtime. The keyboard on G555 also has a dedicated numeric pad.

Pricing and availability
Both machines are now available for purchase. While the G455 begins at $699, the G555 has a starting price point of $729.

HP PAVILION DM1Z GOES ON SALE

The HP Pavilion DM1z has finally gone on sale. This 11.6 inch ultraportable notebook is available with a variety of AMD's Athlon II Neo processors ranging from the 1.3GHz K325 to the 1.7GHz K125 processor. Other specifications include up to 5GB of DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard drive or a 128GB SSD, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 integrated graphics, an optional external DVD burner, WiFi 802.11n, optional WWAN, VGA webcam and a 5-in-1 card reader. The keyboard is nearly full-sized.

The Pavilion DM1z ships with a 6-cell battery which will reportedly power the laptop for up to 5.25 hours. It weighs 3.24 pounds and runs Windows 7 (Home Premium / Professional). The 11.6 inch display has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.

Pricing and availability
The Pavilion DM1z is now available for purchase. Prices start at $449.99.

HP COMPAQ PRESARIO CQ62z NOW UP FOR ORDER

HP has officially launched its 15.6 inch Compaq Presario CQ62z notebook. It features a black-matte exterior.

The Compaq Presario CQ62z is available with your choice of a dual-core 2.2GHz AMD V120, 2.3GHz AMD Athlon II N330, 2.3GHz Turion II P520, 2.1GHz triple-core Phenom II N830 or 2.8GHz Phenom II N620 at 2.8GHz. Other specifications include up to 500GB of hard disk space, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, DVD writer or Blu-ray combo drive and ATI Radeon HD 4250 integrated or Radeon HD545v 512MB dedicated graphics.

The 15.6 inch LED backlit display features 1366 x 768 pixels. Rounding out the specs are an optional web camera, built-in Altec Lansing stereo speakers, microphone, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth (optional), Ethernet LAN, modem (optional), VGA output and three USB ports. Select models are also available with an HDMI output and a 5-in-1 media card reader.The notebook weighs 4.85 pounds with the 6-cell battery. It runs Windows 7 Home Premium.

Pricing and availability

The Compaq Presario CQ62z is now available for purchase from HP's online store.The base configuration starts at $381.

HP PAVILION DM4T OVERVIEW

The HP Pavilion dm4t is now available for purchase. The Pavilion dm4t is a 14 inch thin and light entertainment notebook. It measures less than an inch in thickness and weighs 4.4 pounds with the standard 6-cell battery.

The Pavilion dm4t can be configured with an Intel Core i3 or i5 processor. Other specifications include a switchable graphics option involving the Intel integrated HD graphics and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450 discrete GPU, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, up to 640 GB of hard disk space and a DVD writer. The 14 inch BrightView LED-backlit display has 1366 x 768 pixels.

The HP Pavilion dm4t also has an island-style keyboard, a webcam, Altec Lansing stereo speakers, WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, a 5-in-1 media card reader, VGA, HDMI output and a fingerprint reader. There are 3 USB ports one of which is also an eSATA/USB combo port.

The notebook runs Windows 7 Home Premium and a has a starting price of $729.99. It is now available for purchase from the HP online store.

HP RELEASES PAVILION DV6T SELECT EDITION NOTEBOOK

HP has unveiled a Select Edition of its 15.6 inch Pavilion dv6t entertainment notebook. The main difference between the regular dv6t and the Select Edition is that the latter is available with a touchscreen display, quad-core processor and a different case design.

The Pavilion dv6t select Edition is available with your choice of a Core i3, i5 or i7 processor (up to quad-core i7-820QM), ATI Mobility Radeon HD5470 512MB or HD5650 1GB discrete GPU, up to 8GB of DDR3 Memory, up to 640GB of hard disk space or a 160GB solid state drive, DVD burner or Blu-ray optical drive. Quad core processor configurations are only available with ATI Radeon HD5650 1GB GPU.

The LED-backlit Brightview display features 1366 x 768 pixels. The touchscreen recognizes multi-touch gestures. Other features of dv6t include built-in webcam, island-style keyboard, Altec Lansing stereo speakers, WiFi 802.11n, Gigabit Ethernet, optional Bluetooth, four USB ports (one of which is also an eSATA/USB combo port), a 5-in-1 card reader, VGA, HDMI and optional fingerprint reader.

The 5.5inch notebook comes pre-loaded with HP TouchSmart applications. It features a brushed aluminum chassis with “stream argento” texture. HP claims that the standard 6-cell battery will offer up to 5 hours of runtime. The optional 9-cell battery should get around 7.75 hours of battery life.

The Pavilion dv6t runs Windows 7. It is now available for purchase at HP's online store. Prices start at $749.99.

HP G72t 17.3 INCH NOTEBOOK NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

The HP G72t is a consumer-oriented 17.3 inch desktop replacement laptop. It is available with a Core i3 or i5 processor (up to Core i5-540M)and Intel HD integrated graphics or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5430 discrete GPU, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, up to 640GB of hard drive and a DVD burner. The 17.3 inch display features 1600 x 900 pixels.

The keyboard is full sized and features a dedicated numeric pad. Other specifications include WiFi n, optional web camera, optional Bluetooth, Ethernet, optional 56k modem, headphone and stereo speakers. There are 3 USB ports. Select models also feature an HDMI port and 5-in-1 media card reader. The notebook weighs 6.6lbs with the 6-cell battery. It runs Windows 7 Home Premium.

Pricing and availability
The HP G72t is now available for purchase. The base configuration costs $599.99.

TOSHIBA INTRODUCES T115 AND T135 THIN AND LIGHT NOTEBOOKS

Toshiba has introduced two thin and light laptops with Intel CULV processors. They are priced in the higher range of netbooks and offer decent performance and respectable battery life.

The laptops dubbed T115 and T135 have 11.6 inch and 13.3 inch displays respectively. They can be configured with AMD (Neo/Turion) or Intel Pentium (SU4100) processors. The Intel version will have GMA 4500MHD graphics and is expected to offer up to 9 hours of uptime. The AMD version will have a more powerful ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics. While the discrete ATI GPU is good for gaming, it will bring down the battery life to 6 hours or less.

Both laptops measure around 1 inch in thickness. While the T115 weighs 3.5lbs, the T135 weighs 3.9lbs. Up to 320GB of storage and up to 4GB of RAM are available with the machines. Prices start at just $450, but a high-end configuration will go up as high as $700.

TOSHIBA ADDS SEVEN NEW LAPTOPS TO THE SATELLITE LINE

 Toshiba has announced seven new additions to its Satellite line of notebooks. The new laptops in the series have varying sizes and capabilities. They are powered by Intel’s Core i3, i5 or i7 processors.

The 16 inch Satellite A505 is aimed at multimedia enthusiasts. It can be configured with a range of Intel CPUs including the Core i7 or their equivalent AMD CPUs. Other features include discrete GPU (optional) and Blu-ray/HDMI. The laptop starts at $769.
The 15.6 inch Satellite L505 lies on the other end of the spectrum. It starts at only $459. The highest possible configuration on this laptop involves a Core i3 Processor.

The other models include the 13.3 inch U505, 14 inch E205, 17.3 inch L555 and M505 and 18.4 inch P505. More information is available at the Toshiba website.

TOSHIBA TECRA M11 UPDATED WITH CORE I3 AND I5 PROCESSORS

Toshiba has updated its Tecra M11 with Intel's Core i3 and i5 processors. The Toshiba Tecra M11 is a 14 inch notebook aimed at businesses. Other specifications include up to 3GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD writer and integrated graphics. The 14 inch LED backlit display features 1366 x 768 pixels. Higher end models with NVIDIA's discrete NVS 2100M GPU is also available.

The Tecra M11 runs Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit. Windows XP is also available through downgrade rights. The base model also features a built-in webcam, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, audio in / out, an ExpressCard slot and a three-year warranty.

Pricing and availability

The Toshiba Tecra M11 is now available for purchase. The base model with integrated graphics starts at $899. A high-end configuration with discrete GPU will set you back $1299.

TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO LINE UPDATED WITH INTEL'S CORE i3, i5 AND AMD ATHLON II PROCESSORS

Toshiba Updates Satellite Pro line with Core i3 or Core i5 processors
The Toshiba Satellite Pro line has been updated with Intel's Core i3 and i5 processors and AMD's latest dual core Athlon II processors. The models that have been updated are the 15.6 inch Satellite Pro C650 / C650D, the 13.3 inch L630, the 15.6 inch L650 / L650D and the 17.3 inch L670 /670D. While the models with the suffix D get the Athlon II processor, all others are available with a Core i3 or i5 processor.

The notebooks feature either a 1,600 x 900 or 1,366 x 768 pixels LED-backlit display, integrated Intel GMA HD graphics or the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145 discrete GPU,an optional Blu-ray drive and up to 8GB of RAM.

The notebooks also feature Toshiba's Media Controller software for streaming content to other devices in the network. No word on pricing or availability, but these machines are expected to be available in Europe and Asia sometime soon.

TOSHIBA SATELLITE T235 OVERVIEW

 The recently launched Toshiba Satellite T235 is a 13.3 inch ultraportable laptop. It is available in three configurations.

The Satellite T235D-S1340RD has an AMD Athlon II Neo K325 processor, ATI Radeon HD 4225 integrated graphics and 3GB of DDR3 memory. The Satellite T235D-S1345 is powered by an AMD Turion II Neo K625 processor. It has the same ATI Radeon HD 4225 integrated graphics, but ships with 4GB DDR3 RAM. The third model, the Satellite T235-S1350RD has an Intel Pentium U5400 processor, Intel HD integrated graphics and 4GB of DDR3 memory. All three models have a 320GB hard disk, 6-cell battery, LED-backlit display with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels, Windows 7 Home Premium, and external USB DVD writer (optional).

Other common features include integrated webcam, stereo speakers, WiFi 802.11n, Ethernet LAN, microphone, 3 USB ports (one of which is shared with an eSATA port), a multi-in-1 memory card reader, a multi-touch trackpad and VGA and HDMI outputs.

The Toshiba Satellite T235 notebooks are available in red with a Fusion Chrome finish. They weigh 3.9lbs. Prices start at $549.99.

TOSHIBA SATELLITE T215D REVIEWED

AMD unveiled several processors for netbooks and thin and light laptops this summer and the company has already made pretty big inroads. Major PC makers such as Dell, HP, Acer,Toshiba and Samsung have all introduced laptops with AMD's new Nile-based processors. The Toshiba Satellite T215D is one such machine.

The Satellite T215D is a budget laptop with a $469 price tag. It is powered by a single core 1.7GHz AMD Athlon II Neo K125 processor. Laptop Magazine has posted one of the first reviews of the notebook and seem impressed with its performance and attractive design.


The Satellite T215D weighs just 3.3 pounds. It features an attractive chrome-style design. Build quality is also quite satisfactory. On the flip side, the keyboard feels a bit cramped. The touchpad isn't perfect either. Its buttons, for example, could have been positioned better.

In terms of over all performance, the notebook is significantly faster than an Intel Atom powered netbook, but note quite as fast as a laptop powered by a Core 2 Duo SU7300 CULV processor. On the other hand, the ATI Radeon HD 4225 integrated graphics that comes with Nile processors is much better than integrated Intel graphics. It can, for instance, handle HD video without breaking a sweat. You will also be able to play some modern games.

NVIDIA TEGRA 2 POWERED TOSHIBA AC100 FASTER THAN MOST ANDROID DEVICES

The Toshiba AC100 is unique in more ways than one. It is one of the first Android-powered mini-laptops to actually hit the market. It is also one of the first laptops to ship with a NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. The smartbook is not yet available in the US, but it is shipping in Japan.

The folks at CarryPad recently obtained a demo unit and ran some benchmark tests. And the findings? Well, the smartbook feels quite snappy. In fact in some benchmark tests, the AC100 feels 3 times faster than most Android running devices. The smartbook plays 1080p video without breaking a sweat. It can also handle most of the top-of-the-line Android video games. The Toshiba AC100 ships with Android 2.1, but in many benchmark tests it performs faster than devices running Android 2.2.

The NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor that powers the smartbook combines a low power dual core ARM-based processor with NVIDIA graphics. The combination is powerful enough to handle HD video playback. It also provides 3D graphics acceleration, support for Adobe Flash, OpenGL, and other technologies. What's more, it offers the long battery life we are used to getting from ARM-based devices.

ACER ASPIRE ONE 721 AND 521 NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER

Acer has officially launched four new netbooks in the US. The Acer Aspire One 521 and 721 are expected to be immediately available while the Acer Aspire D260 and D533 are due out by the end of July.Here’s a quick run down of each model:

Acer Aspire One 721
The Acer Aspire One 721 is a mini-laptop with an 11.6 inch HD display. It is powered by an AMD Athlon II Neo K125 single core processor. Other specifications include ATI Radeon HD 4225 graphics, 2GB of RAM, and a 250GB hard drive. The netbook runs Windows 7 Home Premium. The Aspire 721 is now up for order at Amazon for $480.

Acer Aspire One 521
The Acer Aspire One 521 has a 10.1 inch display with 1024 x 600 pixels. It has the same AMD Neo K125 CPU and ATI Radeon HD 4225 graphics as the Aspire One 721. Other specifications of this model include 1GB of memory and a 250GB hard drive. It runs Windows 7 Starter. The Aspire One 521 is expected to sell for about $350.


Acer Aspire One 533
This netbook has a 10.1 inch with 1024 x 600 pixels. It is powered by a 1.83GHz Intel Atom N475 CPU with Intel GMA 3150 graphics, 1GB of memory, and a 250GB hard drive. The Aspire One 533 runs WIndows 7 Starter Edition. It comes standard with a 6 cell battery and should sell for about $330.

ACER TIMELINE X SERIES NOTEBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE US

The Acer Timeline X series notebooks have finally made their debut in the US. Acer has been selling these machines in other parts of the world for a few months now. The Acer Timeline X consists of several thin and light models with prices starting at $599.99.

The smallest among the bunch is the Acer Aspire Timeline 1830T. This machine has an 11.6 inch display. The base model with a Core i3 CPU, 3GB of DDR3 memory and a 320GB HDD costs $599.99. For $699.99 you can get a Core i5 ULV CPU, 4GB of DDR3 memory and 500GB HDD.

The other models that are on offer include the 13.3-inch 3820T, 14-inch 4820T, and the 15.6-inch 5820T.

The Aspire 5820T and the Aspire 4820T notebooks ship with 4GB of RAM, up to 500GB of storage and a built-in optical drive. Prices start at $749.99. The discrete graphics option is available on the Aspire 4820TG which features an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 graphics. This model costs $799.99 with a Core i3 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 320GB hard drive. The Core i5 version with a 500GB hard drive will cost $899.99.
The Aspire 3820T has a 13.3 inch display. It starts at $729.99 and has 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 320GB / 500GB hard drive.

ACER ASPIRE 1551 HITS RETAILERS

The Acer Aspire 1551 has hit the retailers. This machine has better specs than a typical netbook, but it is cheaper than a regular thin and light laptop. The Aspire 1551 has an 11.6 inch LED backlit display. It is powered by a 1.5GHz AMD Turion II Neo K625 dual core processor. Other specifications include an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 discrete graphics, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, HDMI-out, WiFi 802.11n and a six-cell battery that should power the machine for up to 5 hours on a single charge. The laptop weighs just over 3 pounds. It will, reportedly, be able to decode 1080p HD video, thanks to the powerful ATI graphics.

Pricing and availability
The Acer Aspire 1551 is now available for $550., a 320GB hard drive, 802.11n WiFi, HDMI-out and a six-cell, five-hour battery into a package weighing just over three pounds. If you've got $550 to drop, there's an Aspire 1551 with your name on it, available now practically wherever laptops are sold.

ACER ASPIRE ONE D255 TO HAVE DUAL CORE INTEL ATOM N550 PROCESSOR

The upcoming Acer Aspire One D255 notebook will reportedly have a dual core Intel Atom N550 processor. We have already heard that the Asus Eee PC 1015N will have the same processor. And if our guess is right, we will soon start seeing a spate of new laptops featuring the new processor.

The Atom N550 has dual 1.5GHz cores with 512KB of L2 cache. It also supports hyperthreading which should give you a nice performance boost while performing certain tasks. While the N550 is the first dual core Atom processor designed for netbooks, PC makers like Asus has already released mini-laptops with the dual core Atom 330 and the D525 which are actually desktop processors.


The Acer Aspire One D255 has the same case design as the recently unveiled Aspire One D260, but it is now available in new colors sans the chrome elements

ACER ASPIRE 5741 NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

The budget friendly 15.6 inch Acer Aspire 5741 notebook is now available for purchase. The device is available in two configurations: While the Acer Aspire 5741-5763 has 4GB of DDR3 RAM, Aspire 5741-5698 ships with 3GB of DDR3 memory. Both machines sport a 2.2GHz Intel Core i3-350M processor, Intel GMA HD integrated graphics, a 320GB hard disk drive, Windows 7 Home Premium and a DVD burner. The 15.6 inch display has 1366 x 768 pixels. Acer is also planning to offer the notebook with discrete ATI Radeon dedicated graphics.

Other specifications include a 1.3MP web camera, stereo speakers, a microphone, WiFi 802.11n, Gigabit Ethernet, 3 USB ports, a 5-in-1 media card reader, VGA and HDMI outputs. The keyboard is full-sized and features a dedicated number pad.

The Aspire 5741 weighs 5.74 pounds with the 6-cell battery. It will reportedly get around 4 hours of battery life. Prices start at $620.

10-inch Acer Aspire One Officially Launched

Acer has recently released the 10-inch version of Aspire One netbook, AOD150, in the U.S.

Acer provide a few color options for their new 10-inch Aspire One, but unfortunately pink is not one of them (there's a ruby red version though which might be of interest for pink laptop lovers).


The specs for the Aspire One AOD150 are as follows:

• 10.1-inch 1024×600 Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD display
• Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB/5,400 rpm HDD
• 945GSE Express Chipset
• Integrated Intel GMA950 graphics
• WiFi 802.11b/g
• Acer Crystal Eye webcam
• A multi-in-1 card reader
• 6-cell battery
• Available colors: seashell white, sapphire blue, ruby red and diamond black

And as usual, Laptop Magazine has got an early review on the new 10-inch machine from Acer. According to them, the Aspire One AOD150 is slim, stylish, and comes with great performance and battery life. If not because of the keyboard and touchpad layout, it's almost comparable to the Samsung NC10 and the new Asus Eee PC 1000HE... and it beats the other two in terms of price ($349.99). Overall, Laptop Magazine gave it a rating of 4 out of 5.

The Acer Aspire One AOD150 appears to be another great netbook that can be listed in our best netbook list. It's unfortunate that it's currently not available in pink, but we believe sooner or later, Acer will release a pink version, just its 8.9-inch predecessor.

Acer Aspire One Review Roundup

Acer Aspire One, a simple yet solid miniature laptop, has entered the crowded netbook market with an original starting price of only $379. It was then announced to have a price drop  of $50 yesterday, touching $329 from $379. If compared to the Asus Eee PC 901 model, the Aspire One seems to be a pretty good bargain.

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Overview of Acer Aspire One Models

The available models for the Aspire One are: the AOA110-1722, AOA150-1570, and AOA150-1447(recently anounced).

All of the three models run on the Intel Atom N270 processor at 1.60GHz, with 8.9" WSVGA 1024×600 display, Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi wireless LAN, Ethernet LAN, a built in web camera, a multi-in-1 media card reader, three USB ports, SD Card reader, and VGA output. The netbooks weight 2.17 pounds and are available in four different colors: pink, white, blue and brown.

ACER ASPIRE ONE D255 NOW AVAILABLE FROM HSN

The Acer Aspire One D255 dual core netbook is now available for purchase from HSN. The mini-laptop was announced way back in July. It is actually the first laptop to hit the market with an Atom N550 processor.

The Aspire One D255 is now available for$399.90 from the HSN.com (Home Shopping Network) website. It is available in four colors - red, black, aquamarine or sandsonte. All four models have identical specifications including the following:

Processor: 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core CPU
Memory: 1GB of DDR3 memory
Storage: 250GB, 5400RPM hard drive
Display: 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display
Graphics: Intel GMA 3150 graphics

The laptop has 3 USB 2.0 ports, Other specifications include WiFi 802.11b/g/n, 10/100 Ethernet, VGA output and a 6-cell battery rated at 4400mAh. More details are available at HSN.com.

ACER INTRODUCES 3D CAPABLE ASPIRE 5745DG LAPTOP

Acer has introduced its 3D-capable laptop called the Aspire 5745DG. The machine uses NVIDIA's 3D technology.

The Acer Aspire 5745DG has a 15.6 inch LED backlit display and comes bundled with NVIDIA's 3D Vision glasses. It features the Acer Arcade Deluxe software for the real time conversion of 2D videos into 3D.
The Aspire 5745DG is available with your choice of an Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT 325M discrete graphics and up to 16GB of DDR3 memory. It also has a 'large capacity' hard disk and an optional Blu-ray drive. Other features include a built-in webcam, WiFi 802.11n, Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Bluetooth (optional).

There is still no word on pricing or availability at the moment.