By Al Hilal on Wednesday, March 23, 2011Filed Under: Laptops

The next generation of ThinkPad X220 laptop and X220 convertible Tablet PC will be available starting in April with pricing starts at $899 and $1,199, respectively. Boasting a super ultraportable design, the PCs feature smart PC technologies for long battery life up to 24 hours, it’s a kind of good news for super mobile users. It’s also mentioned to run up to 75 percent faster than ultraportable competitors that use low-powered CPUs. Sounds interesting, huh?
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By Al Hilal on Sunday, March 20, 2011Filed Under: Laptops

If you ask me what my favourite laptop size is, then my answer is 13″. And the VAIO S series comes with that number, no I won’t take it since I still love my 13″ VAIO Z. Crafted in magnesium with a wide aluminium palmrest, the VAIO S’ overall thickness is less than 24mm, while weight is 1.75kg. It’s still to heavy, huh? The VAIO S series boasts a smart new battery concept that allows users to attach extended battery without having to switch off the PC, it’s a pretty cool feature, no question!
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By Al Hilal on Sunday, March 20, 2011Filed Under: Laptops

The new 14″ VAIO C Series comes with a choice of fashion colours include two special orange and green ‘light emitting’ options. It also scatters light along edges of the translucent PC lid and other key surfaces to create a dramatic glow effect. But its appearance is not the end of the news. It’s packed with a high-contrast 14” (35.5cm) widescreen VAIO Display, an HD web camera powered by “Exmor”, and an HDMI out (3D supported).
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By Al Hilal on Sunday, March 20, 2011Filed Under: Netbooks

The two-pound Smartbook netbook from Genesi is available for $199 (new Smartbook 3G version is $249). The Efika MX Smartbook is a netbook computer based around the i.MX515 Cortex A8 ARM SoC from Freescale. (Size: 276 x 181 x 21mm (with battery) /10.87 x 7.13 x 0.83 inches; Weight: 930 grams / 2.05 lbs). Reduced pricing gives people and businesses in emerging markets access to affordable mobile computing and the Internet.
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By Al Hilal on Saturday, March 12, 2011Filed Under: Laptops

Apple updated its MacBook Pro family with the newest dual-core and quad-core Intel Core processors, next generation graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime® HD camera. The 13-inch MacBook Pro features Intel Core i5 and Core i7 dual-core processors up to 2.7 GHz and Intel HD Graphics 3000. The 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models feature quad-core Core i7 processors up to 2.3 GHz and AMD Radeon HD graphics processors with up to 1GB of video memory.
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By Al Hilal on Saturday, March 12, 2011Filed Under: Laptops

HP ProBook s-series 4230s, 4330s, 4430s, 4530s and 4730s notebook PCs are available in an array of sizes – from ultra-light to desktop replacement – making them an excellent, affordable choice for small and midsize businesses.
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By Al Hilal on Saturday, March 12, 2011Filed Under: Laptops

HP ProBook 6360b, 6460b and 6560b notebook PCs offer configuration flexibility in areas such as processor, graphics and battery technology. Boasting an all-new 13.3-inch diagonal display option, the ProBook b-series also features a new smudge-resistant and wear-resistant tungsten-colored design.
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By Al Hilal on Saturday, March 12, 2011Filed Under: Laptops

HP EliteBook 8460p and 8560p notebook PCs feature an aerospace-inspired HP DuraCase that meets the MIL-STD 810G military-standard testing specifications, enabling it to withstand wear and tear while still sporting an attractive, professional-looking platinum color tone finish. The EliteBook 8460p also provides industry-leading battery life of up to 32 hours.
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