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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.

Coming with Crystalline Finish lids, LG S430 Aurora notebook boasts 14-inch a HD LED LCD screens and uses NCVM (Non-Conductive Vapor Metallization) technology to produce a colorful metallic veneer. With a second generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor, and an external graphics card, the LG S430 Aurora notebook delivers faster, smarter performance. In addition, content-sharing software lets users wirelessly share videos, photos, and music from other DLNA-enabled devices to then enjoy on the notebook.
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It’s larger than U300, but it shares similar features. Yeah the Lenovo IdeaPad U400 comes with tons of features that will make fashion-minded users satisfied. The stylish U400 ultra-slim laptop powered by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors and features boot up times of under 17 seconds (only 7 secends longer than the U300s), thanks to optional RapidDrive SSD technology. The U400 has a 14” HD display and AMD Radeon™ HD5470M 1GB graphics. It can be specified with up to 8GB DDR3 memory, up to 1TB HDD storage and up to 256GB SSD storage. The U400 also has an integrated slot-loading DVD-RW drive.
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