Laptops

Rock Announces 2 New Hardcore Gaming Laptops

by Justin Hubbell on Fri, 2009-07-31 11:22

Europe's number 1 notebook manufacturer has announced the new Xtreme 790 and Xtreme 840 notebooks. The X780 and X840 ranges feature NVIDIA's new 1GB GeForce GTX 280M GPU. Easily offering the fastest notebook graphics in the market, the new high-performance NVIDIA GPU promises blistering frame rates that are up to 50% faster than previous generation enthusiast notebook GPUs. Now put two of these together and what do you get? The new Xtreme 840 SLI range boasting the fastest notebook graphics solution your money can buy!

Both models will come equipped with Blu-Ray drives, up to 6GB of DDR3 1066MHz RAM, HDMI connectivity, full HD displays and Windows Vista Home Premium (64 bit) Edition (with free upgrade to Windows 7). You will also receive 4 USB ports, a 7-in1 Card Reader, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, up to 3TB of HDD and a unique 3 year "on-site" warranty as standard.Read more

MAGIX Launches its Music Maker for HP Laptops

by Justin Hubbell on Thu, 2009-07-30 13:22

MAGIX, a leader in multimedia software will be distributing its highly acclaimed Music Editing Software on HP laptops.

From the very beginning, MAGIX' idea was to give users who didn't have any previous music experience or knowledge the possibility to make their musical ideas a reality on their PC. Today, Music Maker is used by both beginners and advanced users to produce professional results quickly and easily in all musical genres including rock, hip-hop, dance and classical.

For those of you that don't have HP's new notebook, MAGIX is offering the Music Maker for 59.99 – Download this Music Recording and Editing Software now. The MAGIX Music Maker is also available for trial on Download.com.

Averatec Announces N3400 13.3-inch Aluminum Notebook

by Justin Hubbell on Tue, 2009-07-28 12:24

The Averatec N3400 is a 3.8-pound ultraportable with a starting price of $799 (shipping now). It features a dual-core Intel CPU at 2.16GHz, 3GB of RAM, 250GB SATA hard drive, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, Intel GMA X4500HD graphics, 1.3-megapixel webcam, and Vista Home Premium. There's no integrated optical drive but the unit does come with an external DVD burner. The N3400 will also come equipped with three USB ports, a 4-in-1 card reader and VGA output.

The Averatec N3400 is designed to maximize performance and is positioned to meet the needs of a wide range of highly mobile users. Business professionals, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, sales people and students will appreciate the feature-rich N3400 options that are designed to enhance productivity at the office, on the road or in the classroom.Read more

Walmart Announces Affordable Laptops with Performance for Back to School

Retailer Introduces First Ever $298 Compaq Notebook with 3 GB Memory this Weekend

July 23, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With student needs rapidly changing and affordability a top priority, Walmart is making a commitment this summer to provide a wider variety of laptops at unprecedented savings. Building its assortment around student needs and budgets, Walmart worked closely with trusted brands such as HP, Dell, Acer and Toshiba to deliver new products holding not just great value in price but high quality, performance, and variety.

Shoppers will find notebooks and netbooks under $300, new accessories, and units with entertainment features, long-lasting batteries, lighter weights and more colors this year. In addition, Walmart will introduce items with market-leading prices starting this weekend.

"We know all students need solutions that integrate work, entertainment and portability," said Gary Severson, senior vice president, Entertainment, Walmart U.S. "Our increased assortment delivers more targeted offerings from great brands at dramatically affordable prices."

Starting July 26: $298 Compaq Presario Notebook*

For the first time, a 3 GB memory laptop from a well-known brand has ventured below $300. The Compaq Presario CQ60-419WM offers great functionality with a 160 GB hard drive, CD and DVD drive, and Windows Vista pre-loaded in the notebook for the unprecedented price only at Walmart of $298. This price event begins 8 am July 26 in all stores and on Walmart.com while supplies last. Read more

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Best Buy Announces Next Class Customized Laptops

by Justin Hubbell on Thu, 2009-07-23 11:22

The new Next Class personal laptops were created specifically to meet the everyday needs of college students. The four-unit line was manufactured in partnership with HP, Toshiba, Sony, & Dell, and is available exclusively at Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.bestbuy.com now through fall.

Through Best Buy's research, they came up with what most students want out of a laptop and Best Buy created that: Extended battery life; low weight and portable design for easy transport; personalized design, yet professional; full virus protection; preloaded with necessary software (specifically a full version of Office Home and Student); and an affordable price point.Read more

Dell Vostro 1220: An Ultraportable, Affordable Laptop for Small Businesses

by jessica on Tue, 2009-06-30 14:44

Dell today announced a new ultraportable laptop with the small business traveler in mind, the 12.1-inch Vostro 1220. The Vostro 1220 has a starting weight of just 3.36 lbs, features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 802.11 draft-n wireless LAN, and has up to 9 hours of battery life on a 6-cell battery. It also comes with Dell Video Chat software pre-installed. Add the optional 1.3 megapixel camera and digital microphone, and you're all set for videoconferencing.

The Vostro 1220 is available today in Obsidian Black or Deep Cherry Red. The starting price is $799. Find out more information at www.dell.com/vostro

Toshiba Announces Well-Balanced Value and Performance Laptops

by Justin Hubbell on Wed, 2009-06-24 11:46

Designed for budget-smart consumers and "Back-to-School" shoppers, the new Satellite L Series of laptops strike an ideal balance of style, performance and cost at price points starting at just $549.99. These new laptops will be available in 4 different models: 14-inch Satellite L510/L515, the versatile 15.6- and 16-inch Satellite L500/L505 and the larger 17.3-inch Satellite L550/L555 desktop replacement.

Each laptop is equipped with the latest processors and standout features like HD TruBrite widescreen displays (16:9 with a native 720P resolution), USB Sleep-and-Charge and hard drives ranging from 250GB to 500GB. Read more

New Ultra-Thin Lenovo ThinkPad Sports Some Serious Power

by Justin Hubbell on Wed, 2009-06-24 00:30

The Lenovo ThinkPad T400s has a thickness of only .83 inches and weighs in at just less than 4 pounds. This 14.1-inch laptop will feature a 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo processor, choice of a 128GB SSD or 250GB HDD, a 9.5mm slim DVD burner or Blu-ray player, multitouch trackpad, Ethernet, WiFi, optional WiMAX / WWAN / Bluetooth / ultra-wideband, 34mm ExpressCard slot (or 5-in-1 card reader), a battery good for six hours and VGA / DisplayPort outputs.

Additionally, Lenovo has tweaked the keyboard by making the Esc and Delete keys larger. There's also support for the Lenovo's ConstantConnect and Protect technology and a built-in USB / eSATA port. The ThinkPad T400s laptop is available beginning immediately through Lenovo business partners and www.lenovo.com. Models start at approximately $1,599.Read more

Toshiba Unveils Redesigned Satellite Laptops

June 23, 2009 – Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today unveiled the latest models in its top-selling line of Satellite consumer laptops. Built with the new economy in mind, the new Satellite line-up delivers performance, features and style while answering consumer demand for more battery life and eco-efficiency. Offered at a variety of price points starting at $699.99, these Satellite laptops offer maximum value to students, home and power users alike.

With four different product series, Satellite laptops make it easy for consumers to find the laptop that's right for them. The Satellite M and Satellite U Series offer great multimedia performance and everyday mobility, while the more powerful Satellite A and Satellite P Series, deliver an excellent platform for powering HD entertainment.

"Toshiba is the first manufacturer to deliver a fully redesigned and brand new line of consumer laptops specifically for this new economy," said Ron Smith, vice president of marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "This new portfolio of mobility and entertainment laptops is the result of listening to consumer demands. We focused on incorporating premium new features and style elements at price points that make sense for everyone, whether they need a new laptop for home, work or school."Read more

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Toshiba Introduces New Satellite L Series Laptops Starting at $549.99

June 23, 2009 – Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced a new look, new screen sizes and a new direction for its popular Satellite L Series of everyday laptops. Designed for budget-smart consumers and "Back-to-School" shoppers, the new Satellite L Series of laptops strike an ideal balance of style, performance and cost at price points starting at just $549.99.

"In this new economy, consumers are demanding more choice," said Ron Smith, vice president of marketing of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "We've expanded our entry level laptop line, adding more screen size options, new features and brought in our Fusion Finish to give the line a fantastic new look. It's a great example of Toshiba's ability to meet the market's demands with solid, high-quality products that exemplify our commitment to value and innovation."Read more