There’s also biometric security, a DVD burner across all model sizes, and both WiFI a/g/n and Bluetooth as standard.  Connectivity includes gigabit ethernet, an HDMI port, three USB 2.0 ports, multiformat memory card reader and VGA, together with audio in/out.

Battery life is up to eight hours, assuming you make ample use of Acer’s included power management app, and they even include a copy of Windows XP on CD just in case you don’t like Windows 7.  The new Acer TravelMate Timeline 8571, 8471 and 8371 notebooks are available now.

Press Release:

Acer Debuts TravelMate Timeline Series of Notebook PCs for Business Customers

Excellent performance combined with up to eight hours of battery life deliver ultimate mobility and convenience

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acer America, part of the world’s second largest PC vendor (1), today introduced its new TravelMate Timeline series of notebook PCs for business customers. The new TravelMate Timeline 8571, 8471 and 8371 are ultra-thin mobile workhorse notebooks designed for on-the-go professionals who need prolonged productivity. A long lasting six-cell battery provides up to eight hours of power(2) when Acer PowerSmart Manager is enabled.

With prices ranging from $899 to $999, the TravelMate Timeline series delivers excellent performance and the capabilities most important to travelling professionals.

Offering a choice of Intel Core 2 Duo Processors supporting Intel 64 architecture and equipped with the Intel GS45 Express chipset, and either 3GB or 4GB of fast SDRAM, the TravelMate Timeline notebooks provide the horsepower business professionals need for multi-tasking, e-mail, Internet browsing or powering through advanced applications.

Keeping sensitive work information safe and secure, each TravelMate Timeline series notebook features the Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution, providing the peace of mind and security that business travelers, in particular, will appreciate.

For traveling professionals and off-site workers who need to stay in touch with the home office and clients, the TravelMate Timeline notebooks makes it easy to browse websites, check email or make VOIP calls through a range of communications capabilities, including 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WLAN, Bluetooth and gigabit LAN. In addition, an integrated webcam is included for face-to- face interactions and videoconferencing sessions.

The TravelMate Timeline notebooks offers displays ranging from 13.3, 14.1 to 15.6 inches, keeping the notebooks thin and light, providing an ideal size and weight for most traveling professionals. Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with full support for Microsoft DirectX10 delivers bright, crisp graphics and video.

In addition, the wide keys of the Acer FineTouch keyboard allow for comfortable typing while on the road, and the multi-gesture touchpad lets users navigate, zoom and scroll with remarkable ease. A touchpad lock prevents accidental cursor movement.

Back in the office, an optional Acer EasyPort IV port replicator provides quick connection to desktop peripherals, such as a keyboard, monitor and printer. A 5-in-1 card reader makes it easy to transfer photos from a camera or camcorder.

Giving businesses flexibility and convenience when it comes to their operating systems, the TravelMate Timeline series comes with Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) pre-installed, and can be easily overwritten with Windows XP Professional, which Acer provides on a CD.

Configurations, Pricing and Availability

Available now from Acer’s reseller partners, the new TravelMate Timeline series includes the following models:

Acer TravelMate Timeline TM8571-6465

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU9400 (3MB L2 cache, 1.40GHz, 800MHz FSB)
Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) pre-installed; Windows XP Professional CD included
15.6-inch display (1366 x 768)
Intel GM45 Express chipset
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
4GB (2/2) DDR3 1066 SDRAM
320GB(3) SATA hard drive
Integrated Super-Multi drive
Acer Crystal Eye webcam
5-in-1 digital media card reader
802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WLAN, Bluetooth, gigabit LAN
3 – USB 2.0 ports
HDMI port
Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) battery
3.5 lbs.
12.67” (W) x 0.92” to 1.13” (H) x 8.97” (D)
Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
MSRP $999

Acer TravelMate Timeline TM8471-6306

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU9400 (3MB L2 cache, 1.40GHz, 800MHz FSB)
Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) pre-installed; Windows XP Professional CD included
14.1-inch display (1366 x 768)
Intel GM45 Express chipset
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
4GB (2/2) DDR3 1066 SDRAM
320GB(3) SATA hard drive
Integrated Super-Multi drive
Acer Crystal Eye webcam
5-in-1 digital media card reader
802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WLAN, Bluetooth, gigabit LAN
3 – USB 2.0 ports
HDMI port
Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) battery
3.5 lbs.
12.67” (W) x 0.92” to 1.13” (H) x 8.97” (D)
Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
MSRP $999

Acer TravelMate Timeline TM8371-6457

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU9400 (3MB L2 cache, 1.40GHz, 800MHz FSB)
Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) pre-installed; Windows XP Professional CD included
13.3-inch display (1366 x 768)
Intel GM45 Express chipset
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
4GB (2/2) DDR3 1066 SDRAM
320GB(3) SATA hard drive
Integrated Super-Multi drive
Acer Crystal Eye webcam
5-in-1 digital media card reader
802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WLAN, Bluetooth, gigabit LAN
3 – USB 2.0 ports
HDMI port
Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) battery
3.5 lbs.
12.67” (W) x 0.92” to 1.13” (H) x 8.97” (D)
Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
MSRP $919

Acer TravelMate Timeline TM8571-8537

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU7300 (3MB L2 cache, 1.30GHz, 800MHz FSB)
Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) pre-installed; Windows XP Professional CD included
15.6-inch display (1366 x 768)
Intel GM45 Express chipset
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
3GB (2/1) DDR3 1066 SDRAM
250GB(3) SATA hard drive
Integrated Super-Multi drive
Acer Crystal Eye webcam
5-in-1 digital media card reader
802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WLAN, Bluetooth, gigabit LAN
3 – USB 2.0 ports
HDMI port
Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) battery
3.5 lbs.
12.67” (W) x 0.92” to 1.13” (H) x 8.97” (D)
Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
MSRP $899

Acer TravelMate Timeline TM8471-8818

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU7300 (3MB L2 cache, 1.30GHz, 800MHz FSB)
Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) pre-installed; Windows XP Professional CD included
14.1-inch display (1366 x 768)
Intel GM45 Express chipset
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
3GB (2/1) DDR3 1066 SDRAM
250GB(3) SATA hard drive
Integrated Super-Multi drive
Acer Crystal Eye webcam
5-in-1 digital media card reader
802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WLAN, Bluetooth, gigabit LAN
3 – USB 2.0 ports
HDMI port
Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) battery
3.5 lbs.
12.67” (W) x 0.92” to 1.13” (H) x 8.97” (D)
Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
MSRP $899

All models come with a standard one-year parts and labor warranty, which can be extended to three years with the Acer Advantage service. Additionally, some models have longer warranties offered through specific channel partners. All Acer notebook PCs are backed by toll-free service and support.

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Otherwise there’s a DVD burner, two DDR3 memory slots (4GB max, though it’s unclear if that’s per-slot or overall) and a 2.5-inch HDD bay.  Connectivity includes HDMI and VGA outputs (which will work simultaneously), together with gigabit ethernet, six USB 2.0 ports, eSATA, audio in/out and a 6-in-1 memory card reader.  There’s no standard wireless connection, but two empty PCI Express Mini Card slots inside are enough for both a WiFi b/g/n card and a TV tuner if you should so wish.

Since a regular CPU and NVIDIA Ion could lead to things getting pretty toasty inside, AOpen have produced a custom cooling system with a copper processor heat-sink and integrated fan.  That’s enough, they say, for just 26dB of noise from the nettop; plus there are silent and HD playback modes which can throttle things back so that fan noise isn’t an interruption during basic video playback.

What we don’t yet know is pricing, which should be announced closer to the system’s release in mid-December.  We’re hoping for a reasonably affordable setup, since this is actually one of the more appealing desktops (and potential HTPCs) that we’ve seen in recent months.

[via Netbooked]

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They’re paired with a choice of Intel Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quad processors, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory and three drive bays allowing for up to 1.5TB of HDD storage and optional RAID.  Since there’s plenty of space BFG have also slotted in a Blu-ray drive, 5.1 speaker system (including a subwoofer), HDMI and DVI ports.

There’s also WiFi b/g, gigabit ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 and more ports than an Adamo XPS could dream of; OS is Windows 7.  The Deimos X-10 is available to preorder now, starting at $1,859.

Press Release:

BFG Tech Announces Deimos X-10 – 18.4-inch SLI Gaming Notebook that offers Desktop Quality Performance

Deimos is available now for pre-order with 10% off if ordered before October 30

Libertyville, IL – October 12, 2009 – BFG Technologies, manufacturer of the stunning high performance gaming/home theater system – Phobos, is excited to announce the new Deimos X-10 SLI Gaming Notebook. Deimos X-10 delivers super fast frame rates similar to an SLI desktop rig, but offers gamers the convenient portability of a notebook. Deimos X-10 can be configured with dual NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 280M 1GB (SLI) graphics cards, which pump out ultra-lifelike graphics on the gorgeous 18.4” full 16:9 HD (1920×1080) LCD screen.

The Deimos X-10 notebook allows gamers to take full advantage of NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in a portable form factor. With proprietary software algorithms and dedicated scalability logic in each NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU), NVIDIA SLI technology delivers up to twice the performance (with 2 cards) compared to a single graphics solution.

“The Deimos X-10 SLI notebook is perfect for gamers and media enthusiasts who demand desktop performance but prefer the portability of a notebook,” said John Malley, senior director of marketing for BFG Technologies. “Deimos X-10 comes fully locked and loaded to deliver the ultimate HD mobile gaming and multimedia experience.”

Deimos X-10 is powered by the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo, Quad or Extreme processors, supports up to 8GB of DDR3 Memory, and has three drive bays for up to 1.5 terabytes of storage space (SSD/HDD). In addition to being a gamer’s dream, Deimos X-10 is a multimedia powerhouse that features an available Super Multi Blu-ray reader, 5 speakers with a built-in sub-woofer, supports Dolby™ surround, 4 USB2.0 ports and both HDMI and DVI output ports. Deimos X-10 also ships with a free Case Logic® notebook backpack.

Demios X-10 starts at $1,859 is available for pre-order now at www.bfgsystems.com. BFG Technologies offers a free service visit during the warranty period, and is taking 10% off the final invoice of every Deimos X-10 ordered between now and October 30, 2009.

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The ET2002T has a touchscreen display, NVIDIA Ion graphics and a DVD burner, together with a 320GB hard-drive and up to 4GB of RAM (2GB standard).  Meanwhile the ET2203T gets a choice of DVD burner or slot-loading Blu-ray drive, either 320GB or 500GB of storage, ATI Radeon HD 4570 graphics and a touchscreen.

Each has WiFi b/g/n and gigabit ethernet, a webcam, and the larger has ASUS’ Total Media Center app too.  Both models will drop on October 22nd, along with Windows 7, with the Eee Top ET2002T priced from £559 ($891) and the Eee Top ET2203T from £819 ($1,305).

Press Release:

Touch Perfection Anywhere with the ASUS Eee Top ET2002/2203

Delivering the ultimate all-in-one multimedia touch-screen experience, the new ASUS Eee Top is space saving, user friendly, portable and HD home entertainment ready. The slim, elegant fully-featured desktop packs function neatly into the touch-screen itself.

The cool, chic original Eee Top proved a huge hit with the stylish home-owners and interior designers not only for it’s range of features and flexible connectivity but also for it’s contemporary good looks.

The new slender Eee Top ET2002/ET2203 series provide fingertip access to a wealth of technology and applications all intuitively designed to make entertainment and productivity more fun, simple and easy to use. Frameless high definition displays and dual Hi-Fi speakers combine to create an incredible sense of realism and clarity whether enjoying a Blu-ray** disc or the latest videogame.

Available from 22nd October 2009, in either 20” or 21.6” display sizes, they are priced at £559 inc. VAT (ET2002) and £819 inc. VAT (ET2203).

Key Features and Benefits:

* 20”/21.6” frameless HD display for stunning pictures
* Touch-screen* interface for intuitive fingertip control
* Dual Hi-Fi speakers with SRS Surround Sound
* Blu-ray** and 1080p media support for enjoying high definition movies
* Connections support a range of external devices for screen playback such as game consoles to keep the kids busy
* Bluetooth and WiFi for easy connection anywhere in the home
* Total Media Center (ET2203) makes it effortless to browse and view multimedia collections
* Eee Memo for fun sticky-note sharing amongst the whole family
* Eee Cam Real-time Response Webcam Technology (30 frames/sec) for high quality video conferencing, fun customisation and instant messenger support
* Eee Bar for a one-stop access to favourite applications
* Slim design and stand for seamless blend into the home
* Discrete carry handle for added portability
* Windows 7 Premium – cutting edge for touch-screen support

True-to-Life Audio Visual technology for the Ultimate Home Viewing Experience:
The Eee Top ET2002/ET2203 series use the latest graphics technologies to deliver mind-blowing home entertainment. With a choice of 20” or 21.6” sizes, the frameless touch-screen displays deliver high definition content in a widescreen (16:9) aspect for captivatingly clear images.

The real-life experience doesn’t end with the picture either – Dual Hi-Fi speakers with SRS Surround Sound™ provide crystal clear sounds for a truly cinematic feel.
High definition playback to a range of devices for no-compromise entertainment:

With built in Blu-ray** for playback of high definition movies and HMDI-in / SPDIF output for connections to a range of external devices, the Eee Top ET2002/ET2203 make it a breeze for the whole family to stay entertained and productive – whether it’s Dad working on a presentation on the computer, or the kids enjoying the latest racing car game.

Intuitive applications make computing simple, fun and easy:
The Eee Top ET2002/ET2203 comes with a range of technologies and applications designed to complement the touch-screen interface and make computing intuitive, fun and easy to use:

* The Total Media Center (ET2203 only) offers users a one-stop touch-enabled interface with which to browse, view and organise their multimedia collections – no more hunting around complicated computer directories or dusty shelves for that favourite movie!
* Eee Memo provides a fingertip controlled handwritten ‘sticky note’ interface for communicating with the rest of the family, whether it’s a shopping list or reminder to walk the dog.
* Eee Cam makes fun use of the integrated superior quality web camera, which delivers images at 30 frames-per-second and boasts enhanced low-light sensitivity. Users can add frames, doodles and special effects to their picture to send customised video messages by email or can even create custom emoticons for use on popular instant messenger applications.
* Eee Bar brings everything together into a desktop toolbar for speedy access to commonly used programs or for changing settings in a touch.

Perfectly Seamless and Connected anywhere in the home:
With a frameless screen and delicate yet robust stand on the rear bezel, the Eee Top ET2002/ET2203 series is classy, slim and will fit seamlessly into any home, big or small, whilst the thoughtful and discrete carry-handle makes it effortless to carry from room to room.

Integrated connectivity features mean the Eee Top ET2002/ET2203 can use Internet connection using WiFi or share files with Bluetooth from any room in the house, whether it’s upstairs in the bedroom or downstairs whilst cooking in the kitchen.

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Under the hood, there’s a choice of Intel Celeron CPUs up to 1.9GHz, or Core 2 Duo CPUs up to 2.8GHz.  RAM is up to 8GB, while storage is either up to 500GB of 5,400rpm HDD or 500GB of 7,200rpm HDD; you also get a choice of DVD burner or Blu-ray optical drives. 

In addition to the optional WWAN there’s WiFi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 and gigabit ethernet, and you can also specify a standard modem if you’re feeling retro.  Ports include three USB 2.0, HDMI, audio in/out, an ExpressCard 34 slot and an SD/MMC card slot.  There’s a 2-megapixel webcam and microphone array.

Graphics are courtesy of either Intel’s GMA 4500MHD chipset or ATI’s Mobility Radeon HD 4330 with 512MB of its own memory.  Other options include a fingerprint reader and a choice of XP, Vista or Linux OS.  The HP ProBook 4310s is expected to arrive on July 20th, priced from $799.

Press Release:

HP Expands ProBook Family of Notebooks

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 24, 2009

Adding to its recently introduced HP ProBook s-series notebook family, HP today announced a new model that offers enhanced functionality, while keeping with the line’s stylish design and affordability for small and midsize businesses and mobile professionals.

At 4.34 pounds and 13.3-inches diagonally, the HP ProBook 4310s Notebook PC shares the same sophisticated design and business versatility as the current HP ProBook s-series. This includes a color choice of glossy noir or merlot finish and a spacious full-sized keyboard. It also features the latest professional innovations not previously available outside the HP EliteBook notebook portfolio, such as HP QuickLook 2(1) software, the HP SpareKey(2) feature and HP File Sanitizer.(3)

In addition, the HP ProBook 4310s offers an optional HP Fingerprint Sensor, which eliminates the need to remember login names and passwords as users can use fingerprint authentication to log in to their computers.

The HP ProBook 4310s offers enhanced features, such as a capacitive strip for improved usability, and additional wireless options, such as the HP Mobile Broadband powered by Gobi.(4) The dual-array microphone is an added benefit when conducting video conference calls. It also incorporates a secure digital/MultiMediaCard (SD/MMC) Memory Card Reader, a double-data rate three (DDR3) memory and a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port to connect to high-definition (HD) displays.(5)

“The ProBook 4310s maintains a savvy style and refined simplicity in a small, light package that offers increased mobility,” said Carol Hess-Nickels, director, Marketing, Notebook Global Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP. “Its first-class business features, coupled with an array of wireless options, offer small business professionals the productivity and efficiency they require while in the office or on the go.”

Two new accessories(6) complement the merlot ProBooks: a merlot mouse and a three-in-one special edition mouse pad that also acts as a screen wipe and screen protector for users when they are on the go.

With the versatile HP Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator, users of HP ProBook s-series, HP Mini PCs and Compaq notebooks have immediate audio and network connectivity and can improve productivity with access to up to five concurrently working USB-connected devices.

Owners of the HP ProBook 4310s can travel in style with the new HP Professional Series Cases, which use quality materials and design. Both Essential and Professional series cases include a top loader, backpack, messenger, designer tote, slip case and quick case.

The HP ProBooks can easily connect to the new HP LE1901w and HP LE2201w widescreen LCD business displays, offering enhanced productivity. These displays are ENERGY STAR® qualified, contain 50 percent less mercury and consume up to 40 percent less power than previous generations.(7)

As with the entire HP ProBook s-series portfolio, configurations of the HP ProBook 4310s are ENERGY STAR qualified and are identified as HP ProBook 4310s ENERGY STAR on HP websites and on www.energystar.gov. In addition, the HP ProBook 4310s is EPEAT Gold registered in the United States.(8) Energy-saving HP Smart AC Adapters allow the notebooks to automatically make power adjustments as needed.

Pricing and availability(9)

The HP ProBook 4310s is expected to be available in the United States on July 20 at a starting price of $799. The HP Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator is expected to be available on July 20 at a starting price of $79. HP Professional Series Cases are expected to be available in August with a starting price of $39 for the Slip Cases and $69 for the Carrying Cases.

More information about the HP ProBook s-series product specifications and other HP mobility solutions, as well as images, is available in an online press kit at http://www.hp.com/go/mobility2009.

About HP

HP, the world’s largest technology company, simplifies the technology experience for consumers and businesses with a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com/.

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As for the SU2700, that’s a Pentium ULV chip running at 1.3GHz, and will fall into Intel’s CULV range for thin and light ultraportables.  It might just end up paired with the GS40 chipset, which Intel refer to as ”a value chipset”; based on the GS45, it includes the GMA 4500M graphics accelerator with up to 384MB of memory and a 400MHz GPU, integrated Blu-ray HD playback and native hardware HD video stream decoding, and HDMI outputs.

Intel also announced its new My WiFi technology, which allows any recent Intel-based WiFi notebook or netbook to connect to both a WLAN and up to eight WiFi PAN devices simultaneously.  This allows for point-to-point WiFi printing, displaying and synchronizing, without breaking the main wireless network connection.  My WiFi will be supported in Intel’s new WiFi Link 5000 Series, the company’s second-gen draft-n cards for Centrino 2 platforms.  More details here [pdf link] 

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Other specs include a 2-megapixel webcam, WiFi b/g (with a/g/n an option), optional Bluetooth and 3G HSPA.  Connectivity includes two USB 2.0 ports and a combo USB/eSATA, together with HDMI, VGA, gigabit ethernet, audio in/out, Firewire and a 34mm ExpressCard slot.

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More Intel chip news after the cut

Before that, mid-range systems will have the option of new Core 2 Quad processors.  Intel is expected to launch the Core 2 Quad Q8400 2.66GHz and its low-power Q8400S 2.66GHz equivalent on April 19th, priced at $183 and $245 respectively.  Meanwhile the existing Core 2 Quad Q9300 will see an almost 20-percent price cut, with roughly 13-percent cuts on the Core 2 Quad S range.

Intel also have price cuts planned for July 19th, with the Core 2 Quad Q8300 dropping almost 11-percent, the Core 2 Duo E7500 falling by 15-percent, and the Pentium dual-core E5400, E5300 and E1500 seeing 12, 13.5 and 19-percent reductions respectively.  Intel also have two new Pentium dual-core chips and a new Core 2 Duo E7600 arriving in May, clock-speeds unknown.

[via Electronista]

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After the cut, 22-inch model specs and pricing

As for the 22-inch Averatec All-In-One, that has a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 processor, NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GPU, up to 4GB maximum supported RAM and up to 500GB storage courtesy of a 7,200rpm hard-drive.  There’s also a built-in DVD burner, three USB 2.0 ports, two PCIe-mini slots, audio in/out, ethernet, a VGA output, DVI output, and a 4-in-1 memory card reader.  A 1.3-megapixel webcam sits above the display, and there’s standard WiFi b/g and an optional ATSC TV tuner.

The 18.3-inch Averatec All-In-One is priced at $549.99.  As for the 22-inch Averatec All-In-One, that’ll set you back $849.99 for the 2GB/320GB model with TV tuner, or the same price for the model with 3GB of RAM and no TV tuner.  Alternatively there’s an $899.99 22-inch Averatec All-In-One with 3GB of RAM, 500GB hard-drive and the ATSC TV tuner.  The PCs are available from Walmart, NewEgg and Best Buy, among other places.

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This MTEC docking station can allow you to overclock while keeping your laptop nice and cool. According to its press release, this latest CoolIT offering has the following features:

• CoolIT’s MTEC Technology – An efficient, Thermoelectric design manages airflow by
pumping chilled air directly into the laptop’s existing CPU and GPU intakes while guiding all
heat exhaust through the rear of the dock.
• Full Software Control –CoolIT’s MTEC Control Center software allows users to customize
performance based on cooling power vs. desired acoustic levels. Control GPU cooling
independent from CPU cooling. The software also provides detailed, real-time readouts for
chilled air supplies.
• Noise Reduction – Low noise airflow design to accelerate heat dissipation without the
acoustic penalty.

This is good news for gamers that want that extra push in performance.

[Thanks Matt!]

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The iMac was previously updated in August 2007, It’s about time for Apple to bump its specs especially with Intel’s speedy roadmap. Many rumors claims Apple’s intention to release 30-inch iMac, that rumor is now squashed.

20″, 2.4GHz, 1GB RAM, 250GB Hard Drive, ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT 128MB. $1199
20″, 2.6GHz, 2GB RAM, 320GB Hard Drive, ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO 256MB, $1499
24″, 2.8GHz, 2GB RAM, 320GB Hard Drive, ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO 256MB, $1799
24″, 3.06GHz, 2GB RAM, 500GB Hard Drive, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS 512MB, $2199

[Apple store]

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You get your choice of processor speeds ranging from 2.26GHz, 2.4GHz, 2.53GHz and that’s it. On the Hard drive side you get your choice between a 32 and 64GB SSD drive.

Also, that 15.4” display isn’t your standard 15” display; it is FullHD with a 1920×1200 resolution. You also get WiFi in the form of 802.11n, sadly there are no pricing or availability details on this notebook, but I can tell you that this news comes from an Italian notebook website, so I wouldn’t really expect to see this outside of that region.

[via itechnews]

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Psystar is no longer just targeting Apple’s Mac Mini and iMac lineups, with the new OpenPRO they are even going after the Mac Pro, a computer which, from Apple, has a base price of a fair amount over $2000. The OpenPRO can be had, maxed out with a 1TB HDD, an 8800GT with 512MB VRAM, 8GB of RAM, and a nice case with 3 120mm fans inside and OS X installed for you for $1929.99.

Then there is the Open Computer, or OpenMac as it was formerly known, that is selling for $399 with a plain white case, a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 processor, 2GB of RAM, integrated Intel Graphics, a 20x DVD burner, 4 USB ports and a 250GB HDD, that’s $200 less than the cheapest Mac and running hardware more comparable to higher end Macs. OS X installation is $155 extra on each machine and includes a copy of the OS as well as the installation being performed for you, you can also get the OpenPRO configured with a number of OS’s including Windows XP Pro, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition, OS X, and even Ubuntu. I must say I’m impressed, and the company is even rumored to be willing to fight Apple’s EULA terms in order to get the OS installed on their hardware.

[via Psystar]

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Then they added some little features that make a big difference including adopting the touch sensitive LED backlit keys of some of the XPS systems. The notebooks are now noticeable thinner and lighter and have some other features that road warriors are likely to appreciate, but they still maintain the same low price and they come crap-ware free.

The 1310 is a 13.3” notebook that you can get with up to a Core 2 Duo chip or as low as a Celeron processor, base price is $749. The 1510 and 1710 are 15.4 and 17 inch notebooks respectively and cover the same choices in processor as the 1310, the differences being that they are larger laptops with the 17-inch model aimed at users seeking a desktop replacement solution, the 1510 has a base price of $599 with no base price for the 17-inch model given. The 1310 and 1510 are available today throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; North American and South American markets will get these two notebooks come May 1st with Asia getting them on May 5th, later in May the 1710 will launch globally.

[via notebook review]

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The basic computer was reportedly selling for $399, a far shot from the cost of even the most basic Mac which I’m pretty sure is still the Mac Mini ringing in at $499 at its cheapest. Not only are such practices as these generally frowned upon by Apple, but it’s also against the End User License Agreement of Mac OS X to install the OS on any non-Apple hardware.

The basic idea behind the system was using an EFI emulator to run the OS as is. The downside was that even the company admitted that future updates from Apple had the possibility of crashing the system. However they were kind enough to provide a site that you could have used to check whether a particular update would crash your system or not, but, chances are the company is either already out of business or on its way there considering their site went down somewhere around the time Apple’s legal team was likely to be reporting for duty.

[via digitaltrends]

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I mean, sure the ULV processor, LED backlit display, and SSD drive will help keep the battery life up, but they also combine to help keep the price up. There wasn’t one listed on any of the sites, and apparently this particular model can only be found on a few of Toshiba’s international sites right now, but I can guarantee it’s going to cost you a pretty penny.

Lets just say that a 128GB SSD in a 2.5-inch form factor is going for at the minimum, $3000 on Google Products right now, and they are going as high as just over $4000. So, you can bet you’ll be paying at least that much for it, and then probably tack on another grand or so for the rest of the notebook that’s attached to it.

[via Engadget]

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You can also get up to a U7600 Core 2 Duo processor in it and that combined with the 128GB SSD max out the price at about €3846 or roughly one and a half times that in USD. So basically, you’d better really want this notebook if you’re going to throw out nearly six grand to get one.

The low end is €2470 for the notebook, so it doesn’t exactly get cheap regardless of which model you buy. Personally, if I were going to put that kind of money out for and SSD drive, I’d put it in a VooDoo notebook or something like that.

[via akihabranews]

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It appears to have a 15.4” screen, and look like a standard laptop, just with extra coatings of bamboo. No word on details of the specs, anywhere, but I have seen guess of a ULV processor, and others say it uses Core 2 Duo, the latter seems more likely.

So, like I said, I can’t find any more details on this notebook anywhere, but, as soon as I get them, I’ll let you know. For now, just gawk at the amazing beauty.

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It has a Core 2 Extreme processor, up to 8GB of DDR3, NVIDIA 3-way SLI and 4 terabytes of HDD storage space. This is stacking up to be less of a gaming computer and more of a supercomputer within a gaming case, that’s amazing.

There are also Dual Power power modules, and liquid cooling build in. Best of all, its covered in Armor and menacing red lights.

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You can get up to 1TB of HDD storage, an optional Blu-Ray Drive and AGEIA PhysX card. There are 6 USB 2.0 ports, a 19-in-one card reader, gigabit Ethernet, FireWire, audio in and out, and a pair of PS/2 ports.

Technically it’s a pre-fab system, but it has the Enthusiast System Architecture built in like non-pre-fab systems. Base price is $1249 and goes up quickly from there.

[via Engadget]

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The 1720 will have the T8300 as well as the T9300 running at 2.5GHz both as options. The benefits of these processors, other than better performance, are that they have lower power consumption and lower heat output resulting in a longer battery life compared to their 65nm Core 2 Duo counterparts.

The older chips had the codename of Merom applied to them and used the larger 65nm process instead of the new 45nm process the Penryn chips apply. No word on what the premium is for a Penryn chip, but I assume that for the performance bump that goes with it, it isn’t much.

[via laptoping]

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Anyways, we at least know the specs of the darned thing now, it seems to have a 15.4-inch screen, 160GB HDD, and Intel graphics by way of the GMA X3100 chipset. There is also a nifty processor upgrade to the Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 operating at 2GHz with an 800MHz FSB.

At current conversion rates the previously described notebook will retail for about $1224 USD. They are slated for shipping on January 9th, so maybe we’ll get a release or at least an announcement by then.

Dell Debuts Inspiron 1525 in Autralia [via digitaltrends]

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The slowest, the T8100, will run at 2.1GHz and the T8300 will run at 2.4GHz, both will have 3MB of L2 cache and will cost $209 and $241. The T9300 will run at 2.5GHz and the T9500 will run at 2.6GHz, the T9300 and T9500 will both be sporting 6MB of L2 cache.

The T9300 and T9500 will cost you $316 and $530 each respectively. Last on the list is the X9000 Extreme Edition processor that will be running at 2.8GHz with the same 6MB of L2 cache as its 9000 series siblings. It will also likely be overclockable, and will cost you $851 (ouch!). The non-extreme models will use 35 watts of power while the Extreme one will use a hungry 44 watts.

Intel “Penryn” Mobile CPUs Coming on January 6 [via laptoping]

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It offers up dual core processors from Intel, a card reader, a slim remote that stows away in the ExpressCard slot, HD display choices to get the most out of your media, a 2MP web cam, a fingerprint scanner, and low-pro optical drives featuring either Blu-Ray or a DVD-burner. You get your choice of 3 colors, Crimson Red, Tuxedo Black, or Alpine White too.

Specs wise your processor choices range from a Core 2 Duo T5250 processor at 1.5GHz all the way up to a Core 2 Duo T7800 at 2.6GHz, up to 4 gig of DDR2, your choice of a 5400 RPM 250GB HDD or a speedy 7200RPM 200GB HDD. You can even get WWAN connections from your choice of Sprint or Verizon, and that’s pretty much the bulk of what this notebook has to offer.

XPS M1530 [via Dell]

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It’s a 15.4” Dynabook with the HD 3800 chip in it, the Intel PM 965 Express chipset, and a Core 2 Duo T7500 processor. Not a bad show for what I believe is the first notebook to feature the ATI Radeon HD 3800 chipset, I wonder how much video RAM it comes with and whether its GDDR3 or GDDR4.

Really it’s a pretty attractive notebook if I do say so myself. I am sure that we can expect to start seeing the budget DX10 compatible graphics chips hitting US-bound notebooks soon.

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A large portion of that stuff will be electronics, computers, home theater equipment, you name it, the US is probably one of, if not the largest markets for consumer electronics and Black Friday is a great excuse to move a few units out the door. One such product that many cost savvy consumers will be looking for is the coveted uber cheap notebook.

Our friends over at Notebooks.Com have compiled a full list of all the Black Friday laptop sales, and there are some good deals too. If you want to see the full list, check out the via link, but here are a few notable examples:

The coveted $300 or less laptop comes from Circuit City this year, several stores have a sub $400 laptop, but Circuit City has the cheapest one at $299 after a $350 discount. It’s the Compaq Presario C717nr which has a Core Duo (not Core 2 Duo) T2310, a 15.4” LCD, an 80GB HDD, a gig of RAM, and a DVD burner and comes pre-loaded with Vista.

CompUSA has some sales on Apple notebooks including a MacBook with a 5% discount and a MacBook Pro for $100 off. The MacBook is the 2.16GHz version and the MBP is the 2.2GHz 15.4” one.

The last one I am going to list is the HP Dragon from CompUSA, it’s the HDX9010NR and its $2599 after a $400 discount. If you don’t know, this is HP’s 20.1” laptop, this particular model has a C2D T 7500, a 240GB HDD, 2GB of RAM, an HD-DVD ROM drive, Vista Ultimate, integrated webcam, and a TV Tuner. This laptop is amazing specs wise but is only portable in the same way a pocket bike fits in your pocket, as in, its not.

Well, like I said, click on through to see the whole list, its kind of lengthy, and who knows, they could have what you have been looking for, in which case I’d feel obligated to cross everyone else off my Christmas list and think about myself only. But that’s just me, Happy Holidays.

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We can speculate that these new chips will be sold under the Core 2 and Xeon brand name. But expect them to be one-third smaller, and 15% faster, and expect to pay a little bit more for these chips.

The Penryn based processors will start appearing initially in servers and network solutions in Q1. Expect to see these processors as a new standard for mobile computing. Look for these chips taking over the industry in mid 2008.

Intel launches new chips with smaller circuits (Reuters)

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