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Alienware M11x Core i3, i5 and i7 update due June

, May 23rd 2010 Discuss [0]

We weren't exactly disappointed by the Alienware M11x gaming ultraportable's performance when we reviewed it a few months back, but nor would we turn our noses up at a speed boost should Dell be so kind.  As the rumors suggested, Dell are apparently planning to slot Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 CPUs into the 11.6-inch notebook, and according to Pearce Clune, Head of Consumer Operations for Middle East, Africa and Turkey, we can expect it next month. Video after the cut Read The Full Story

Acer Aspire Timeline 1825PT convertible touchscreen ultraportable gets official

, May 20th 2010 Discuss [1]

Acer have finally got around to officially acknowledging the Aspire Timeline 1825PT, their latest convertible touchscreen notebook.  Packing an 11.6-inch multitouch 1366 x 768 display, choice of Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 or Pentium SU4100 processors and up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, the Timeline 1825PT can manage up to 8hrs of runtime, so Acer reckon, from its 6-cell, 5,600mAh battery. Read The Full Story

ASUS Eee PC 1201PN Ion netbook hits Amazon preorder

, May 14th 2010 Discuss [0]

ASUS' Eee PC 1201PN netbook has gone up for preorder at Amazon Germany, with three versions of the 12-inch ultraportable being on offer.  Priced at €479 ($600), the netbook packs a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard-drive, as well as NVIDIA Ion graphics (though no NVIDIA Optimus automatic switching). Read The Full Story

AMD 2010 Mainstream & Ultrathin Notebook and 2010 Desktop Platforms unveiled

, May 12th 2010 Discuss [0]

AMD have outed their latest 2010 Mainstream and Ultrathin Notebook Platforms, together with their 2010 Desktop Platform, and the emphasis looks to be on multimedia strength.  The new push brings AMD VISION system - first announced back in September 2009 - to the desktop, with both dual- and quad-core Athlon II CPUs for the mainstream and quad- and six-core Phenom II CPUs for enthusiasts.  Meanwhile AMD reckons its new dual-core 23w Turion II Neo and Athlon II Neo, together with the Athlon II Neo chips will be storming the Ultrathin market, while there are twelve new Mainstream notebook CPUs for regular laptops. Read The Full Story

Second-gen Sony VAIO P gets teardown

, May 10th 2010 Discuss [0]

Sony's second generation VAIO P might arguably only be a gradual evolution of the company's resolutely-widescreen ultraportable platform, but that doesn't mean we don't want to see it in a teardown.  Japanese site PC User have done the honors, taking a lime green VAIO P and stripping it down to its constituent parts. Read The Full Story

Sony VAIO P USA preorders today from $800

, May 10th 2010 Discuss [0]

Sony's colorful new VAIO P refresh has been confirmed for a US launch, and in fact the 8-inch ultraportable will imminently be going up for preorder from around $800.  That's $200 less than the current model retails for, though we're yet to see a complete specification comparison.  Still, the new VAIO P does get an updated range of Intel Atom Z5xx series processors which should hopefully churn a little faster than the first-gen version. Read The Full Story

Sony VAIO P refreshed: 3G, accelerometer & more

, May 10th 2010 Discuss [0]

Remember Sony Japan's paperclip-toting teaser campaign a few weeks back?  Turns out, that paperclip is the new Sony VAIO P ultraportable in cross-section; the Japanese company has refreshed its 8-inch slimline notebook, with the new VAIO P getting a choice of Intel Atom Z530, Z540 or Z560 processors, a 64GB SSD, an accelerometer for automatically flipping screen orientation and integrated 3G and GPS. Read The Full Story

Acer TimelineX 1830T, 3820T, 4820T and 5820T priced

, Apr 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

Acer's TimelineX range of notebooks may have had a patchy launch, but the company - or at least their German arm - has finally followed up with some hard release details and pricing.  The 13.3-inch Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T will land in early June for €549 ($731), while the 13.3-inch 3820T will be €699 ($931), and both the 14-inch 4820T and the 15.6-inch 5820T will start from €749 ($997). Read The Full Story

ASUS Eee PC 1218 all-aluminum notebook emerges

, Apr 29th 2010 Discuss [0]

News of a new ASUS Eee PC netbook has emerged, the ASUS Eee PC 1218, though so far specifications are currently unknown.  Previewed in the company's new ASUSDESIGN site, the Eee PC 1218 has apparently already won a reddot 2010 design award and is a 12-inch ultraportable with a full aluminum chassis. Read The Full Story

Sony VAIO Ultra Mobile device “coming soon”

, Apr 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

Sony Japan have kicked off a teaser campaign for a "VAIO New Ultra Mobile" that's apparently imminently ready for announcement.  No details on the device itself are given, though there's a cryptic paperclip included on the teaser banner that some are suggesting might be a reference to clipping papers in a tablet-style manner, or alternatively might represent some sort of multi-folding device. Read The Full Story

ASUS U30jc arrives with Optimus, Core i3 and $900 tag

, Apr 5th 2010 Discuss [0]

The ASUS U30jc was one of the more interesting models from ASUS' notebook portfolio, and the company have now taken the wraps off the 13.3-inch machine officially.  Packing an Intel Core i3 350M processor, paired with NVIDIA Optimus graphics - automatically switching between the integrated Intel GPU and the discrete GeForce GT 310M - and a battery apparently good for up to 9.5hrs of runtime, the U30jc comes in at a smudge under $900. Read The Full Story

ASUS 2010 notebook lineup detailed: Core i7, NVIDIA Optimus & Fermi 400-series graphics?

, Mar 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

If you're in the mood for a new ASUS laptop, set aside half a day or so to go through the company's upcoming models.  Notebook Review forum member - and patient soul - David grabbed ASUS' latest brochure and went to work snipping out photos and spec sheets of what's just around the corner.  Many of the laptops have already been announced, or at least have some partial specifications attached, but there are some gems in there too. Read The Full Story
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