Items tagged with Notebook
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Steve Grever - Thu, Mar 30, 2006
Dell rolled out new notebook computers that are based on Intel's Core Duo processors and add new wireless connectivity and security features.On the wireless side, the new notebooks - the Dell Latitude D620 and D820 - add optional built-in connectivity to wireless broadband technology. Businesses can choose among cellular carriers such as Cingular...
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Sean Pelletier - Wed, Mar 29, 2006
PC Magazine has published some information regarding Toshiba's first entry into the gaming-specific notebook market. With Dell's XPS line and the recent acquisition of Alienware (one of the pioneers of gaming notebooks), it is hardly surprising to see other major notebook vendors taking notice and reacting. Armed with the unannounced GeForce...
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Sean Pelletier - Mon, Mar 27, 2006
Notebook users can finally rejoice as Intel is formally recognizing the need for interchangeable notebook components. eWeek has unvieled details regarding an initiative by Intel to have notebook components lose their proprietary design and move towards an interchangeable format. In short, everything from replacement (or aftermarket) LCD panels...
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Sean Pelletier - Tue, Mar 14, 2006
Voodoo has just launched a product page for the company's new flagship gaming notebook. The ENVY u:909 features two GeForce Go 7800 GTX GPU's in SLI, an AMD Turion ML/MT CPU, nForce4 SLI chipset, 19" WSXGA+ 1680x1050 LCD, and 8 channel surround complete with four embedded speakers and a subwoofer. Granted, this system will be anything...
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Sean Pelletier - Thu, Mar 09, 2006
PC Perspective has published a brief article which outlines the details of NVIDIA's new Quad-SLI and notebook-SLI technologies which have both been officially launched today. The article illustrates the performance features and functionality of each respective technology and certainly builds excitement for those with hefty wallets waiting...
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Marco Chiappetta - Wed, Feb 15, 2006
Eurocom Launches 19-inch Supernotebook with Dual-VGA NVIDIA GeForce Go7800GTX Graphics and 64-bit AMD Turion64 Eurocom Corporation, a leader in the Desktop Replacement notebook technology since 1989, is launching a fully upgradeable Mobile Workstation Supernotebook featuring a 19-inch display, 64-bit AMD Turion64 and NVIDIA Dual-VGA technology....
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Sean Pelletier - Thu, Feb 09, 2006
Boutique PC vendor WidowPC has thrown caution (and NDA's?) to the wind and are proudly flaunting the coming of their SLI-equipped 19" DTR notebook. The Sting 919 will feature an AMD CPU, two GeForce Go 7800 GPU's, and an enormous 19" LCD for your viewing pleasure. With this in mind, one would assume we'd be seeing a 20lb behemoth...
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Sean Pelletier - Tue, Jan 10, 2006
Trusted Reviews has just posted a preview of what appears to be the world's first 19" notebook featuring two GPU's in an SLI configuration. Needless to say, this will likely be a painfully expensive notebook. However with a 19" screen, AMD Turion 64 processor, and two GeForce Go 7800 GPU's this notebook is bound to provide more performance...
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Sean Pelletier - Tue, Jan 10, 2006
Just when people were getting excited about SLI coming to notebooks, ATI has given mobile users yet another reason to smile. The Inquirer reports that notebook ODM Clevo is working on a Crossfire-enabled notebook to compliment their SLI-enabled notebooks. Regardless of whether you favor ATI or NVIDIA, one thing is absolutely certain. The desktop...
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Jeff Bouton - Thu, Jan 05, 2006
Digitimes is reporting that "sources" claim Apple will be introducing a new notebook utilizing Intel Robson Cache Technology. Basically, the system uses NAND flash memory for booting and running most commonly run programs...
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Jeff Bouton - Thu, Dec 29, 2005
While Asustek and Everlight have been tight lipped about it, Digitimes states a Chinese newspaper is reporting that Asustek will start offering a new 12.1-inch notebook that utilizes Everlight's white LED display technology. The...
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Sean Pelletier - Thu, Dec 22, 2005
Aussie website DigitalReviews.net has just published a very interesting bit of news regarding SLI-capable notebooks. According to their sources, we can expect to see a notebook featuring two GeForce Go 7800 GTX GPU's showing up in retail sometime in late February of early March. Although we can't comment on any details, you can be sure the...
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Sean Pelletier - Tue, Nov 15, 2005
Having worked for Alienware in the past, I can attest to the fact that they have some of the highest performance notebooks money can buy. Today, the company has completed their refresh of their notebook lineup with the release of a slick new 12" widescreen system and their first-ever shipping AMD notebook. For those looking for a killer...
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Sean Pelletier - Fri, Nov 11, 2005
Unlike a traditional desktop, a notebook is a very specialized system which typically excels in one particular area. However, there are usually design constraints that impede the system's performance in other areas. For example, at one extreme we have the ultraportable notebooks that are extremely light and easy to handle. In exchange for...
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Matt Beauvais - Wed, Nov 09, 2005
Some good news for those of you looking to pick up a Xbox 360... iPod compatibility(Thanks Blue!). Microsoft's latest toy should be able to use Apple's iPod as an alternative to game soundtracks. Don't expect to be using the songs you downloaded from iTunes however, DRM makes sure of that...
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Matt Beauvais - Tue, Aug 30, 2005
Hey folks, here's the last of the news for today. Goodnight! FSP BlueStorm AX500-A Power Supply Unit Review @ X-Bit labs "We would like to introduce to you a BlueStorm AX500-A power supply, which continues the successful THN series we have already told you about in our previous articles...
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Jeff Bouton - Thu, Aug 25, 2005
Jackson Armor Card @ TechTastic.ca: "Today we take a look at a hardware solution that works independently of the operating system, the Jackson Armor Card. The Jackson Armor Card is a revolutionary hardware solution that instantly restores computers to full operational status with a...
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Jeff Bouton - Fri, Jul 08, 2005
Gigabyte 3D Aurora Case Review @ Bjorn3D: "Lately, it seems like I have been changing my computer cases almost as often as I have been changing my oil. In two years, I have already reviewed four cases, and this is now my fifth. Don't take that the wrong way though, as I love getting in a...
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Andrew Ku - Wed, Jun 15, 2005
Over the past year, it has been interesting to see the emphasis that the big names are willing to put on the "enthusiast" crowd, in regards to notebooks. In the past, notebooks have been targeted towards businessmen and the like. These days, however, the variety is so wide that there...
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David Altavilla - Tue, May 17, 2005
Known as arguably one of the best selling Notebooks in the Corporate sector, IBM's T series of Thinkpad Notebooks has historically earned high marks for its build quality, feature set and general well-rounded performance. Today HotHardware's Andrew Ku takes a look at the new IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad T43 Notebook. Can IBM pass the Thinkpad's illustrious...
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Matt Beauvais - Wed, Apr 13, 2005
The news for the night is here. Mixed in with the news tonight, is an article from PCStats on making Batch Files, which can make your life easier depending on what you do with your computer. Have a look. Now for the reviews and I'm off to...
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Marco Chiappetta - Sun, Mar 13, 2005
Good Evening Folks! Just in case you're the type that just jumped right to the news, we wanted to let you know that we've just posted a new review of Asus' Z80K. This Athlon 64 powered desktop replacement notebook is equipped with an ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 and sports a 15.0" SXGA+ TFT LCD with a native resolution of 1400 x 1050. Click...
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