Computers

MSI Computer has announced the availability of the new Wind U210 ultraportable notebook PC.

Weighing in at 3.2 pounds, Wind U210 is the company's first notebook to feature the AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 1.6 GHz processor. It has a 12.1" HD (1366x768) 16:9 aspect ratio LCD with ATI Radeon X1250, 250 GB hard drive, 2GB of DDR2 memory, 1.3M webcam, HDMI port, 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA port, 4x1 card reader, as well as an energy efficient 6-cell battery with a 4+ hour life. For more comfortable typing, the keyboard is MSI's EDS (Ergonomic De-stress) keyboard with keys that are 51% larger than a standard keyboard.

The new Wind U210 is available now for just $429.99. For more information visit www.msimobile.com

Toshiba just announced the availability of its universal dynadock wireless U USB docking station. This device wirelessly connects to printers, scanners, router, speakers, an additional monitor…the list could go on and on. The point being, you don't need to physically connect your laptop to a docking station, which results in less clutter.

Features include:

• Automatic Connectivity: The dynadock wireless U can be set up to automatically connect to the laptop when within range.
• Data Protection: One touch undock button ensures all peripherals shut down properly when undocking.
• Enhanced Productivity: Six USB 2.0 ports including two front Sleep-and-Charge USB ports that supply power to cell phones, MP3 players and other devices even if your PC is off.
• Multimedia: Integrated Digital Audio card adds high quality 7.1 surround sound.
• High Resolution: HD Digital Video card for connecting to an extra VGA or DVI monitor with up to 1680 x 1050 resolution.
• Dedicated Video Support: Dedicated wireless radio for enhanced video performance.
• Bi-directional Audio Support: Bi-directional ISOCH support for Audio, webcams, microphones and USB speakers.
• Easy Software Installation: Toshiba dynadock Utility software for all video and audio drivers customize the dynadock experience.

The new Belkin Home Base lets anyone within an existing wireless network print to a single, shared printer from anywhere in the home. Simply attach an external hard drive to one of the USB ports on the device and you're ready to save and share pictures, music, and more.

Home Base will automatically back up the connected computer's files to a connected external hard drive, so you don't have to worry about sudden data loss. The device also has an automatic sharing feature, which automatically uploads your new photos to a Flickr or Picasa account. You can also access media files stored on your PS3 or Xbox 360.

Features:

• Connect and access up to 4 USB 2.0 devices over an existing wireless network
• Automatically back up files and share pictures on Flickr and Picasa
• Access media files stored on your gaming console
• Features push-button WPS security
• Compatible with 802.11b/g/n devices

The Belkin Home Base is now available for $129.99.

HP just rolled out several new notebook computers, including one with the industry's first 3-D PC surface technology. New to the line-up is the HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje, the HP ENVY, the HP Pavilion dm3 entertainment notebook, and the HP ProBook 5310m, the world's thinnest full-performance notebook.

The HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje weighs in at only 2.68 pounds and is just over an inch thin. Features include a 10.1-inch, mercury-free LED display and a 92 percent of full-size keyboard. The HP Mini 110 also is the first to have HP Imprint 3-D, a 3-D PC surface technology. Multiple layers of art on the top cover of the Mini appear to float on the surface while casting shadows onto lower layers to brings depth to the patterns.

A Windows Live Writer desktop icon is included for blogging and fast access to social networking sites. The Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje with Windows 7 Starter can be also be personalized with 15 wallpapers, a screen saver and a Stardock MyColors desktop theme – all unique to this product. Read more

Nuance's Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 software allows you to write documents, emails, search the Web, and even control your PC entirely by voice. Because most people speak at least three times faster than they type, Dragon makes it possible to get things done more quickly by voice than by relying on keyboards and mice alone, at speeds of up to 160 WPM. Dragon 10 is nearly twice as fast as the previous release and can deliver accuracy up to 99 percent, while never making a spelling mistake. The product actually learns from corrections over time, making speech a more natural and satisfying experience.

The newest release of Dragon delivers superior levels of accuracy and seamless integration with today's most popular applications including Microsoft Word and Outlook, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and popular instant message clients such as AOL Instant Messenger.Read more

Dell just announced two new "Z" model laptops. The thinnest-ever Inspiron models, the new Inspiron 14z and 15z are just about 1-inch thin and feature the newest Intel Core Solo 2 ultra-low voltage processors for fast Web surfing.

The new laptops have longer-lasting "power-sipping" batteries, 16:9 displays in 14-inch (14z) and 15.6-inch (15z) models and offer the choice of Intel Pentium Core 2 Solo ultra-low voltage, Core 2 and Core 2 duo processors.

Additional features:

• Up to 500 GB, 7,200 RPM hard drives; Included DVD drive.
• Up to 8GB DDR3, 1,066MHz.
• Standard Wi-Fi and optional Mobile Broadband.
• Choice of 4-cell (4-hour) or 6-cell (8-hour) batteries.
• Express Charge (4- and 6-cell batteries) are 80% recharged in 60 minutes.

The Inspiron 14z and 15z are available today in black or cherry red for $599 in retail stores and at www.dell.com.