Dell XPS M1730 Available in Three Configurations

After the release of the first Dell XPS M1730, priced at $2,999, other configurations of the PC maker’s new 17-inch gaming notebook are available for purchase.

The long awaited XPS M1730 is based on the Intel PM965 chipset supporting Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme processors. All of the currently available configurations feature dual NVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT video cards operating in SLI mode, the AGEIA PhysX 100M physics processing unit, delivering “realistic movement and environmental interaction at incredible speeds without degrading overall performance”, and 2GB of DDR2 system memory, expandable to 4GB. The two 8700M GT GPUS provide a total of 512MB (2×256MB) video memory, while the notebook’s 17″ widescreen glossy display has a resolution of 1920-by-1200 pixels.

Currently, there are three Dell XPS M1730 configurations. The basic $2,999 configuration comes with the Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 processor at 2.4GHz, a 200GB SATA hard drive at 7200rpm rotational speed, a DVD burner, the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g module, and Windows Vista Premium Edition operating system. For $3,599, Dell adds a Blu-Ray optical drive and the PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11a/g/draft-n to the basic M1730. The higher-end $4,506 model features the Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 CPU at 2.8GHz, with support for overclocking to 3.2GHz, two hard drives providing 400GB of storage capacity, a DVD burner, the 4965 802.11a/g/draft-n wireless module, a built-in Bluetooth, an additional battery, and Windows Vista Ultimate.

In general, the Dell XPS M1730 provides dual-link DVI-I video output with support for 30-inch displays, a HDMI and VGA outputs via DVI adapters, and a S-Video TV out, as well as a Gigabit Ethernet port, a Bluetooth option, an ExpressCard slot, a 8-in-1 media card reader, four USB ports, a Firewire port, and a Infra-Red receiver. There are also built in 2-megapixel web camera and the Logitech’s GamePanel LCD, which allows gamers to view game stats, create new macros and track important system information without leaving the game.

Dell also offers optional built-in mobile broadband connectivity with a choice of carriers, including AT&T, Sprint and Verizon Wireless.

The $2,999 XPS M1730 comes with Sapphire Blue lid color, while the $3,599 and $4,506 units additionally provide the Smoke Grey, Crimson Red, a Bone White options.

This gaming laptop, advertised as “The Beast” weighs 10.6 pound with a standard 9-cell battery and has a 2-inch thick chassis.

Source: Dell XPS Notebooks

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Sony unvails the new VAIO NR Laptop series

Sony Electronics today unveiled a line of fashionable, entry- level PCs — the VAIO® NR series starting at about $750 — which is the lowest-priced notebook the company has ever introduced.

The new series is available in three colors: Wenge — a rich brown with copper accents; silk — a bright white with a matte finish; and granite — a silver hue with natural tones.

The notebooks feature a textured chassis with a comfortable, fabric-like feel that is pleasing to the eye and cool to the touch. Their slim, modern design incorporates rounded corners and beveled edges, making them easier to insert and remove from carrying cases when on-the-go.

The NR models feature a 15.4-inch (measured diagonally) widescreen display with XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology, which delivers razor-sharp details and crisp, bold colors.

The PCs also incorporate an Intel® Core™2 Duo processor (on select models) for fast processing speeds, longer battery life and enhanced wireless computing. The units come pre-installed with Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium.

“These new notebooks offer our trademark, head-turning designs along with cutting-edge technologies at an affordable price,” said Mike Abary, senior vice president of VAIO product marketing at Sony Electronics.

The PC’s built-in 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN enables wireless connectivity to home networks or hotspots at airports, hotels or cafes for quick access to the Internet and e-mail.

source- Sony news

Acer Ferrari 1100 Ultraportable Announced

Acer has announced the Ferrari 1100, which is the latest addition to the PC maker’s Ferrari-branded notebook series.

According to the Acer’s website for the German market, the Ferrari 1100 is an ultraportable laptop featuring a 12.1-inch display, and an AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core processor. This notebook incorporates the ATI Radeon X1250 integrated graphics, a Dolby certified surround sound system, a hard disk drive of up to 250GB, and a slot-loading DVD burner. The Acer Ferrari 1100 has a built-in 802.11a/b/g/draft-N wireless module, and a fingerprint reader, the press release says.

The laptop features a carbon fiber chassis, and weighs below 4.4 pounds.

It comes with Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Home Premium preinstalled.

Currently there is no information on pricing and availability.

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Sony Unveils VAIO FZ Maya Hayuk Edition Laptops

Sony today unveiled the VAIO® Graphic Splash Maya Hayuk™ Edition notebooks featuring designs from New York-based, emerging artist, Maya Hayuk. These limited edition PCs are available in two head-turning designs—“Grow” and “Never Stop”.

Known for her colorful and symmetrical imagery, Hayuk conceptualized and painted these designs for Sony. These new styles transform what was already a stunning PC into a functioning work of art, beautifully blending cutting-edge images with a sleek design.

The “Grow” edition captures the feel of an organic forest with deep green, blue and purple flower-growing wildly across the top of the notebook while “Never Stop” is a colorful, kaleidoscopic design that is decked in interlacing lines and spherical shapes.

Hayuk’s extraordinary artwork is also featured on the interior of the PC. These models include wallpaper that matches each design, a limited edition engraving and a pre-installed video of Maya discussing her inspiration behind the designs. Each notebook comes with a certificate of authenticity with Hayuk’s original signature as well.

Also, a percentage of each purchase will be donated to Creativity Explored (www.creativityexplored.org), a non-profit organization supporting artists with developmental disabilities.

The VAIO Graphic Splash Maya Hayuk Edition notebooks go for about $2,500 and will be available at www.sonystyle.com this month. For images and a complete spec sheet visit: www.sony.com/news/pr/maya.

Source- Sony Press release

HP Pavilion dv2600 Special Edition Entertainment Notebook PC series released

HP the new Pavilion dv2600 Special Edition mobile computing series.HP claims that this new laptop makes the perfect choice for all consumers’ digital entertainment needs as it is based on a powerful computing platform.

Overview

For sheer uniqueness, the special edition HP Pavilion dv2600 is hard to beat. The special ‘verve’ imprint draws inspiration from the fluidity of life – all specially laser-etched and protected by an inlaid moulding process.

Features

•Featuring genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium for superior digital entertainment and advanced features

•The Verve Imprint Finish, featured on the Special Edition notebook, adds a dash of designer sophistication that is sure to leave its mark. The high quality exterior casing, adorned with a striking filigree flower pattern, is set to turn heads

•Featuring the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Duo technology, integrated webcam, fingerprint reader and HP QuickPlay, this notebook delivers an outstanding entertainment experience and all the computer power you need

•To accompany the notebook in both elegance and convenience, stylish accessories include a like-coloured wireless mouse as well as a slender russet slipcase to protect your notebook without ever detracting from your style

•Super smooth graphics performance from the NIVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS lets you sail through graphics intensive games without missing a beat. Great for enjoying multimedia files and presentations too.

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Sony VAIO NR Laptop Coming Soon

It appears the new Sony VAIO NR laptop will be arriving soon based on a spec sheet leaked from a German website. It’s a pretty basic 15.4" screen laptop with Core 2 Duo processor and integrated graphics. The curvy design makes a mostly run-of-the-mill machine look a little more interesting though.

The VAIO NR will come in two colors, the lower spec machine in a silver finish with the higher spec machine in a darker charcoal grey/black finish. The European low-end silver model of the NR will be model number VGN-NR11SS with the following specs:

• Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 Processor (1.5GHz, 2MB Cache, 667MHz FSB)
• 2GB RAM
• Intel X3100 graphics
• 15.4" WXGA X-Black LCD (glossy display, X-Black = XBrite in North America)
• 200GB HD
• 802.11 a/b/g wireless
• Ports: 4 USB, FireWire, VGA out, headphones, microphone
• Slots: Memory Stick, SD card, ExpressCard 34mm

The Sony VAIO NR11Z/T will have a faster processor and come in a darker color seen below.

The specs for the NR11Z/T will be as follows:

• Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 Processor (2GHz, 2MB Cache, 800MHz FSB)
• 2GB RAM
• Intel X3100 graphics
• 15.4" WXGA X-Black LCD (glossy display, X-Black = XBrite in North America)
• 200GB HD
• 802.11 a/b/g wireless
• Ports: 4 USB, FireWire, VGA out, headphones, microphone
• Slots: Memory Stick, SD card, ExpressCard 34mm

Overall this looks to be a budget version of the existing Sony VAIO FZ series without such things as the instant-on media, no dedicated graphics and a more rounded looking design. Nothing terribly exciting, and no word on pricing or when to expect the VAIO NR on shelves. We’d guess sometime this fall and based on specs a price starting at $899 or so.

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The new Sony VAIO SZ6-Series and TZ20-Series Laptops

Among the countless laptop and notebook brands around the world, Sony VAIO series has a very special place because of its high quality components, excellent performance and sleek and elegant design. Now, the European division of the Japanese computer hardware manufacturer and seller Sony, announced the launch of two upgraded versions of notebooks from the Sony VAIO series.

Selected models in the new VAIO SZ6-Series and VAIO TZ20-Series now feature fully integrated Wireless WAN (WWAN) capability. Thanks to VAIO “everywair”, these machines can provide uninterrupted broadband Internet via mobile phone networks, freeing users from the confines of wireless hot spots.
“Soon WWAN will be the norm,” says Hidetoshi Takigawa, Director of Marketing for VAIO Of Europe (VOE). “But right now, we are trailblazing both by developing the VAIO ‘everywair’ hardware and by forging relationships with network providers. VAIO owners now and in the future will benefit from the technical know-how we’ve already built up. We are ensuring that VAIO becomes synonymous with cutting edge mobile connectivity.”
VAIO WWAN uses the latest mobile broadband technology called HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Address) running over mobile phone networks to deliver Internet connections of up to 3.6Mbps – 10 times faster than UMTS (3G) networks. Thanks to upgradable firmware, this will rise to 7.2Mbps when the service becomes available.

Source- Sony Press Release

Xtreme 917V Accelerator - the First Quad Core Laptop for the US Market

XtremeNotebooks has announced the 17-inch Xtreme 917V Accelerator, the first US distributed laptop to feature a quad core processor.

The Xtreme 917V Accelerator gaming/workstation notebook features desktop-use Intel Core Quad Q6600 or Q6700 CPU, depending on customer’s choice. Both processors have 8MB of L2 cache and 1066MHz front side bus, and are clocked at 2.4GHz and 2.66GHz respectively.

The laptop’s 17? widescreen display with a resolution of up to 1920 x 1200 is managed by DirectX 10-ready single or dual NVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT 512MB video cards or by the GeForce Go 7950 GTX 512MB single or dual graphics supporting DirectX 9.

The customers can choose up to 4GB of DDR2 system memory at 667MHz or 800MHz and up to three hard drives for a total of 750GB storage. These HDDs can operate in RAID 0,1 or 5 mode. In addition, there are 32GB and 64GB solid state drive options. The 917V Accelerator comes with a DVD burner or with an optional Blu Ray drive.

The system includes a wireless connection supporting up to 802.11n wireless standard, a Bluetooth option, a built-in 1.3 megapixel web camera, and an optional PAL/NTSC TV tuner.

The Xtreme 917V Accelerator ships with Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system or without any OS preloaded.

Its starting price is $3,359.

Source- Laptoping