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Samsung unveils media-focused Ivy Bridge laptops

, May 8th 2012 Discuss [1]

Ultrabooks are all the rage, but when you need something with a little more capability, there's nothing like a laptop that's large and in charge. Breaking from their mostly thin-and-light lineup thus far this year, Samsung has revealed multiple entries into the Series 5 family under the 550 P label. These Ivy Bridge models come in 15 and 17-inch varieties, with a collection of media-focused optional features like Blu-ray drives and high-end discrete graphics cards. Read The Full Story

MSI GT70 gaming laptop with Ivy Bridge available now

, Apr 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

If you can't wait to get your hands on Intel's 3rd-generation Core processors for some gaming action, you'll definitely want to check out the MSI GT70. The 17-inch laptop is shipping now from online retailers like ExcaliburPC, complete with Core i7 Ivy Bridge processors and an NVIDIA GTX670M GPU. Pre-configured models start in the $1,500 range and go as high as $2,500 for the more well-equipped versions, depending upon the hardware included. Stock is already running low, so if you want one, get an order in fast! Read The Full Story

Lenovo roadmap leaks Ivy Bridge laptops on June 5

, Apr 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Although Intel hasn't announced yet when exactly it's next-gen 22nm Ivy Bridge-based processors will be hitting the market, rumors suggest the release is just around the corner. Now a leaked Lenovo product roadmap further pinpoints that the laptop implementation called Chief River will be available by at least June 5, when Lenovo is expecting to see its first Ivy Bridge laptops go on sale. Read The Full Story

MacBook Pro 15-inch production to start April, 13-inch in June

, Apr 3rd 2012 Discuss [10]

Production for Apple's much rumored thinner and lighter MacBook Pro refresh is expected to begin in mid-April. According to DigiTimes, Apple will start with the 15-inch MacBook Pro, which will have initial monthly shipments of 200,000 units. The 13-inch model will start production in June with initial monthly shipments between 300,000 and 400,000 units. Read The Full Story

LG launches new Xnote A540 3D and IPS notebooks

, Mar 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

LG has announced two new additions to its Xnote A540 notebook lineup with the A540-T/D that features a 3D-capable screen and the A540-P that packs an AH-IPS display. These two follow the A540-H model introduced back at CES that offers a glasses-free 3D display that uses eye-tracking technology to properly display 3D videos and images. The A540-T/D, however, requires passive 3D glasses. Read The Full Story

MacBook Pro 2012 refresh set for Air-like thinness, next-gen specs

, Feb 10th 2012 Discuss [30]

Apple will radically revamp its MacBook Pro line of notebooks this year, according to sources familiar with the company's plans for 2012. The new MacBook Pros are expected to feature an ultra-thin unibody design modeled after the MacBook Air and get a spec boost to Intel's next-gen Ivy Bridge chips. Read The Full Story

Lenovo unveils smarter, more rugged Classmate+ laptops

, Jan 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Lenovo announced its second-generation Classmate+ laptops that are designed for use in classrooms. They come in both traditional clamshell and convertible laptop form factors based on the Intel Learning Series reference designs. The new models are smarter and more rugged with several improvements including greater spill resistance and extended battery life. Read The Full Story

OCZ Deneva 2 mSATA SSDs now Intel approved for ultrabooks

, Jan 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

OCZ has announced that its Deneva 2 mSATA SSDs, the 30GB and 60GB models, are now certified by Intel as passing the "White Using" portion of the Smart Response Technology performance benchmark test for ultrabooks. These high performance drives feature faster boot-up and data transfer speeds on a small footprint that's well suited for the myriad of ultrabooks we can be sure to expect this year. Read The Full Story

GammaTech unveils fully rugged Durabook R13C convertible notebook

, Dec 14th 2011 Discuss [1]

GammaTech has announced its latest fully rugged convertible laptop called the Durabook R13C. It will withstand the harshest of conditions and is perfect for those having to work out in the field, such as law enforcement, military, and homeland security. It boasts serious Military Standard 810G certification for drop, shock, and spill protection. It's also got explosive atmosphere, salt, fog, and freeze/thaw standards checked as well. Read The Full Story

Apple rumored switching back to NVIDIA GPUs for 2012 MacBooks

, Nov 21st 2011 Discuss [2]

A new rumor claims that Apple may be switching back to using NVIDIA graphics processors for its 2012 MacBook models. According to sources for SemiAccurate, the return of NVIDIA GPUs is believed to start next spring when Apple's notebooks are also expected to be refreshed with Intel's next-gen Ivy Bridge chips. Read The Full Story

Dell’s ultra-thin notebooks with SSDs hit the FCC

, Nov 18th 2011 Discuss [5]

Dell apparently has two ultra-thin notebooks getting ready to hit the market, as they've turned up this week at the FCC. The notebooks sport super lean bodies and SSD storage drives that suggest they may be in the Ultrabooks category to compete with the MacBook Air. But they also manage to squeeze in plenty of ports that should be an advantage. Read The Full Story

Samsung unveils Series 7 laptops, sleek aluminum, Intel Core i5, i7, starting at $999

, Aug 31st 2011 Discuss [2]

Samsung today announced new Series 7 laptops that slot in between their costly high-end Series 9 and their more budget-friendly Series 3. Taking aesthetic cues from MacBook Pros, these sleek Series 7 laptops use a brushed aluminum chassis that's thin and compact yet solid and non-flexing. But other than good looks and a compact form, the laptops pack plenty of performance inside. Read The Full Story
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