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Displayed at a computer exhibition in Taiwan during Information Month, the MSI X370 Ultra Laptop is designed to satisfied consumers who want a thinner, lighter, and more stylish laptop. The X370 is less than 1-inch thin and weighs only 1.4kg. Regarding design and look, the laptop features the MSI’s etched checkerboard design, a shimmering color film print on its cover, and unique diamond-pattern surface finishing.

Inside the MSI X370 Ultra Laptop you can find the AMD’s new generation dual-core E-350 processor, an energy-saving processor that uses as low as 18-watts of electricity. The low energy consumption enables the battery life to last up to 10 hours after a full charge, that’s long enough to help you finish whatever works you have without the power cords.
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Netbook is a computer category that Apple doesn’t enter. Steve Job said that netbook is a piece of junk. But it doesn’t stop big players like MSI to continue upgrading their netbook line up. In early February 2012, MSI unveiled its all-new Wind U180 netbook featuring Intel Cedar Trail Atom processing platform, TDE overclocking technology, and DDR3 system memory support. Coming optional with Atom N2800 processor, the Wind U180 utilizes Intel NM10 high-speed chip set and the latest generation display graphics technology that enables users to enjoy high resolution 1080p movies on its 10.1″ LED backlit display.

Regarding design and look, the all-new MSI Wind U180 is less than 1-inch thin and weighs at only 1kg. Users with different style and mood, have a choice to pick their favorite colours including black, white or lavender. The netbook is also sheathed in IMR color film print to prevent scratches and smudges. A stylish Chiclet keyboard and swirl design touchpad are other unique features those users can expect.
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You want a notebook, you also want a tablet, but you don’t have the budget for both devices, only one device you can effort. A high-end tablet such iPad or Galaxy Tab could set you back around $500, a stylish and powerful ultrabook such as Samsung Series 5 would cost $900 at minimum. If you want all of them, you need to have $1,400. If you don’t have such amount of money, how to solve the problem? Lenovo has the answer: the $1200 IdeaPad YOGA. I know it’s not the right answer for everyone, but let’s see what it can do.

The IdeaPad YOGA is a multi-mode notebook with four different usage style: notebook, tablet, stand and tent. Measuring 16.9mm thin and weighing 1.47kg, the YOGA comes with a 360 degree dual-hinge flip design which make the four usage mode possible. For entertainemnt, users can flip the screen into stand or tent mode.
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Notebooks are made with portability in mind, the more portable they are, the more convenient to accompany us. Available in 13″ and 14″, the Series 5 ULTRA is powered by a 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor and enhanced with a 16GB iSSD with ExpressCache™ system for fast booting time. It boots in just 20 seconds and wake up from sleep mode in just 2 seconds, I love it. Regarding storage, the Series 5 offers up to 1 TB that meets the need of digital media trend that produces larger and larger files.

Let’s compare the 13″ and 14″ models. The 13″ model is thinner, lighter, and has lower technical specifications. It’s configured with up to 500GB storage with an option to choose between 128GB SSD or 258GB SSD; 1x USB 3.0; and 2x USB 2.0 port. On the other side, the 14″ model comes with up to 1TB storage; an AMD Radeon™ HD7550M1GB graphics card; an integrated Optical Disc Drive; 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, and VGA port; Both models are configurable with up to 8GB system memory and features HDMI port, 4-in-1 multi SD card slot, Ethernet and webcam.
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The latest U series of IdeaPad laptops hit the market since November last year, and now Lenovo has announced the successor that will be available for consumers in May 2012. Designed and made for fashion-minded consumers, the IdeaPad U410 powered by the Intel Core Processor family and configured with NVIDIA GeForce 610M 1GB graphics. This stylish laptop also includes version with 64GB SSD drives, and versions with up to 500GB Hard Disc Drive (HDD) storage. And just like its predecessor, the U410 boasts fast boot times and quick resume from sleep. Yes that’s what I like most, fast boot and wake up!

With pricing begins from $699, the 14-inch IdeaPad U410 ultrabook is very thin at only 0.83” (21mm) thick and weighs only 4.18lbs (1.9kg). Available colours include Aqua Blue, Cherry Blossom, Graphite Gray, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue and Spearmint. Just choose any color you like to match your own personal taste and fashion mood. What else? Running WIndows 7 operating system, the U410 also features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) Technology for wireless use on any big screen.
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As premium notebooks, the Series 9 come to the market for premium users. What premium users? Users who work at premium position with premium salary and premium taste. Available in 15- and 13-inches models, the new Series 9 are unveiled by Samsung at CES 2012 which is held in Vegas until Friday 13, 2012. So you still have a chance to experience this notebook instead of looking at the pictures here.

Beside its compact body, the new Series 9 is very thin at only 14.9mm for the 15-inch model, and only 12.9mm for the 13-inch model. Of course I love the 13-inch, it’s small enough to fit my style. You know, 13-inch is my favorite laptop size, not too big and not too small. Weighing at only 1.59kg and 1.16kg respectively, these premium notebooks are very travel-friendly, especially the smaller one.
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Just two weeks ago I went to a computer mall to buy and configure my own PC. I need a new desktop PC as my second computer for my new hobby ‘photography editing’ which uses Photoshop massively. What I bought are a Biostar Motherboard, an Intel i7 quadcore processor, a 16 GB DDR3 memory, a 1 GB DDR 5 GPU from Biostar (based on Nvidia), and a 500 GB HDD. I have spent $800 and I still need $500 more to buy a 23-inch LED monitor, mouse, and keyboard. So what’s the point? I just want to give you a little overview about budget, specs, and requirement.

I need a new desktop PC for photo editing because my laptop is getting hot easily if I open Photoshop and start editing photograph. If you’re a gamers and need portablity, then a powerful notebook is the answer. And if you want to stay on the edge, take a look at the newest gaming notebook from MSI, the MSI GT783R. Of course you need to pay more for its portability, this Gaming Notebook will set you back $2,299.99.
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Samsung Series 9 laptops will offer limited people with limited edition of its series in Korea and the rest of the world of course. According to Samsung, 1000 lucky customers will have a change to have it, the ‘Moonlight Blue’ and ‘Luxury Rose Gold’ editions. This limited edition will have exclusive crystal designs and each unit will have the serial number etched on the back.