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MSI Wind U123 now on sale

By Brenda Stokes on Thursday, May 21st 2009 3 Comments

If you’ve been interested in a new netbook for quite some time but have been hoping for one to be released that’s within your price range, the MSI Wind U123 , just might be your answer. The computer manufacturer, MSI Computer, has just released their latest netbook and it has quite a bit to offer.

This new netbook sports an Intel Atom 1.66 GHz N280 processor, 1GB of memory and a 160GB hard drive. It also features an ergonomic keyboard for ease of use and a 10.2-inch LCD display.

The U123 comes with EasyFace identification software, and the option of a 6-cell or a 9-cell battery. It’s also available in four different color options including white, grey, red and blue. You can get the MSI Wind U123 starting today for $379.99.

Liquid-Cooled Desk PC mod

By Chris Davies on Wednesday, May 20th 2009 No Comments

Desk PC mods are relatively rare, but not unseen, but they generally aim to discretely hide the computer into the furniture. Popular Mechanics’ version, however, puts everything very much on show: a water-cooled Intel quad-core PC sandwiched inside clear acrylic and bolted to a custom aluminum frame.

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iBUYPOWER Chimera Gaming System announced

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, May 19th 2009 No Comments

iBUYPOWER announced their latest gaming system today. It’s called the Chimera Gaming System and it’s actually built in one of the company’s first signature cases that features advanced functions. With a super high-gloss look and customization options, your friends will definitely be jealous should you add one to your collection.

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Kopin Golden-i wearable computer headed for production

By Chris Davies on Tuesday, May 19th 2009 1 Comment

Kopin have come up with a head-mounted “virtual 15-inch display” to show off their new CyberDisplay micro-panel, a 0.6-inch screen capable of 800 x 600 resolution. The Kopin Golden-i concept – which they’ve given Motorola branding – integrates the CyberDisplay into a swing-down boom arm, linked to a hefty Bluetooth headset running Windows CE 6.0 R2 and supporting voice-recognition.

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MSI GX723 gaming notebook gets better graphics

By Brenda Stokes on Friday, May 15th 2009 No Comments

MSI launched their newest gaming notebook today called the GX723. This notebook is most definitely a desktop replacement, measuring in at 17-inches and featuring a serious 512MB GeForce GT 130M graphics chipset for great graphics that run smoothly.

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Dell Inspiron 537 and 537s now on sale

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, May 12th 2009 No Comments

dellinspiron2009 lg1 421x480 Dell has finally decided to offer up their new Inspiron line for sale. Called the Inspiron 537 and 537s, these desktop systems are nicer to look at thanks to new color options. However, that’s not all that’s new.

Other new features include various speed options that range from Celeron processors to Core 2 Quad processors on Intel models and Sempron processors to Phenom X4 processors on AMD models. They all share ATI Radeon HD video and up to 8GB of RAM.

The slim tower is capable of up to 750GB of storage, while the larger one can hold up to 1TB. Oddly enough, both computers start at $299 and feature a 2.2GHz Celeron processor, 320GB hard drive, GMA X4500 video and 2GB of RAM. That pricing is for Intel models, only. You can order the Inspiron 537 or 537s today, though it won’t ship until the end of the month.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 netbook revealed

By Brenda Stokes on Monday, May 11th 2009 No Comments

Though it won’t be officially introduced until tomorrow, Lenovo will be announcing their IdeaPad S10-2 netbook and it’s got a thinner form factor than the previous IdeaPad S10. Plus, the body weighs less and you’ll have the option to choose from four different colors.

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MAINGEAR F131 gaming PC makes a comeback

By Brenda Stokes on Wednesday, May 6th 2009 1 Comment

After being absent from the scene for awhile, MAINGEAR has decided to bring back their top-notch gaming PC, the F131. And this time around, the system offers the same functionality and high-class performance with a few added perks.

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Dell Studio notebooks get WiMAX option

By Brenda Stokes on Wednesday, May 6th 2009 No Comments

Dell keeps tweaking their Studio notebook line. Last week, there were several new design options announced as available. And now, two of the higher-end notebooks are getting the option to add on WiMAX for high-speed 4G connectivity.

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