Toshiba Satellite C655-S5501 15.6-Inch Laptop For Only $399.99

Planning on replacing your old laptop with a new one anytime soon? Why don't you take a look at this Toshiba Satellite C655-S5501 over at BestBuy. Priced at only $399.99, the system offers a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display, a 2.3GHz Intel Core i3-2350M processor, an Intel HD graphics, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a webcam, a multiformat card reader, WiFi, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. [Product Page]

Samsung's New Series 9 Premium Notebooks, Premium Taste!

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. The design and the look is really great, I have no question about that. It's stylish, slim, and elegant, I love it more than anything in the market. Regarding technology, the new Series 9 is powered by a 2nd generation Intel Core i5/i7 processor, 4GB/8GB memory, and 128GB/256GB SSD. It boots in just 9.8 seconds, and wake-up in just 1.4-second. But how about the battery life? is it long enough? If 10-hours is good for you, than you'll love it! And one think that make me really appreciate it, is the auto-sensing screen and backlit keyboad which adjusts automatically depending on the lighting situation.

Acer announces ‘world's thinnest' 13.3-inch Aspire S5 Ultrabook at CES 2012

Not surprisingly, Acer's jumping on the quickly-expanding Ultrabook bandwagon here at CES 2012, with the Aspire S5 being the first out of the chute. It's a 13.3-incher that'll check it at under three pounds, offering up Instant On functionality, a magnesium-aluminum alloy cover in Onyx Black. Adorned with a delicately curved chassis in Onyx Black, the Aspire S5′s cover rim wraps around the system body like a protective shell. A magnesium-aluminum alloy cover and palm rest provide a slimmer and sturdier form, while the metallic brushed detail presents subtle elegance. The clean and ultra-fluid contours seen from all angles make the S5 a vision of beauty. The Aspire S5 is also Acer's first Ultrabook to feature the new MagicFlip I/O port panel concealed just below the hinge. This design feature enhances the overall slenderness and streamlined form of the S5. When needed, a press of the MagicFlip key opens the panel to reveal a selection of I/O ports: HDMI, USB 3.0 and 10Gbps Thunderbolt. Yes, Thunderbolt port is present here. We're told that it'll start shipping in Q2 of this year, but other details remain under wraps.

Samsung unveils redesigned Series 9 laptops, comes with 13- and 15-inch displays

The Samsung Series 9 debuted at an odd time, before “Ultrabook” was a buzz word, and when a 2.8-pound laptop was novel enough to warrant a $1,649 price tag. A year later, it returns at an even more pivotal moment: Ultrabooks are cropping up by the dozens, and while their specs are similar to what the original Series 9 had to offer, they cost hundreds less. So with that as the backdrop, Samsung just announced a pair of slimmed-down, redesigned Series 9 laptops: a 13-inch remake, priced at $1,399 and up, and a new 15-inch form number that will cost $1,499-plus when the two go on sale next month. Though consumers are likely to draw comparisons between that 2.5-pound 13-incher and the umpteen other ultraportables hitting the market, Samsung isn't positioning the Series 9 laptops as Ultrabooks, but rather, premium, top-tier machines. Still, for something that's not an Ultrabook, the brothers Series 9 certainly look the part: both pack Core i5 processors, 4GB of RAM, 128GB SSDs, six-hour batteries and backlit keyboards — Ultrabook-like specs if ever we've heard them. Even the 15-inch model is missing an optical drive, and isn't much larger than the last-gen Series 9. What separate these sexy books from your garden-variety $900 box is a solid unibody aluminum design and a heartbreakingly beautiful display: a 1600 x 900 panel with a matte finish and 400 nits of brightness. But is that worth shelling out an extra few grand? We'll know when the final product arrives.

Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook

Check out Dell's first ultrabook, the XPS 13. This ultraportable laptop features a 13-inch display, an Intel Core i3 processor, an Intel HD 3000 graphics, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 128GB SSD, a glass touchpad, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, a USB 3.0 port and an 8-hour battery. The XPS 13 will go on sale in late February for $999. [Liliputing]

HP Envy 14 Spectre Ultrabook

The HP Envy 14 Spectre is a 14-inch premium grade ultrabook that is powered by an Intel Core processor, up to dual 256GB SSDs, a multifinger touch navigation and the company's TrueVision HD webcam. Measuring at only 20mm thin and weighing less than 4 pounds, this ultrabook also features the Intel Rapid Start technology, Gigabit Ethernet, Beats Audio, USB 3.0, HDMI, Mini DisplayPort and a built-in HP Wireless Audio for streaming uncompressed audio to up to four external devices. Its battery provides up to 9-hour of operating time. The HP ENVY 14 Spectre ultrabook is currently available in the United States for $1,399.99 each. [LaptopMag]

Asus Transformer Prime TF70T features 19201200 display

[CES 2012] Asus has dropped the bomb: there's another Asus Transformer Prime coming, and it has a 1920×1200 HD display powered by a Super IPS+ LCD panel and protected by Gorilla Glass. With this new display, you will be able to watch 1080p movies (at 40Mbps+ bitrate) in their full glory - the iPad 2 1024×768 display resolution feels like a Nintendo Gamecube. This will undoubtedly send chills through the Tranformer Prime fans, but it's clear that any Tablet enthusiast would agree that this extraordinary screen resolution is a fantastic addition to an already rising star. If you don't know what the Asus Transformer Prime is about, read our complete Transformer Prime review. From what we can tell, this model would come in addition to the existing 1280×720 Asus Transformer Prime, and the price difference is $100 for the 32GB version, which makes this a very palatable option in my opinion. The rest of the hardware is very similar of not identical, with the NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, 32GB or 64GB of memory etc... but we've kept the best part for the end: the Transformer Prime TF70T will ship with Android 4.01! I have added the official specifications in the full post. Note: the photo above shows the 720p Transformer Prime that came out in late November. The TF70T should look like this.ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF70T MSRP - $599~$699          Availability - Q2 2012 in North America Processor-  NVIDIA Tegra 3 Mobile Processor (1.3 GHz Quad core Cortex A9, 12 core GeForce GPU) OS - Android 4.01 Display – Brilliant 10.1" HD (1920×1200), 178 degrees ultra-wide viewing angle Super IPS+ panel display with Gorilla™ Glass Camera – Rear facing 8MPAuto-Focus camera with dedicated LED Flash, 2.0MP Front Facing camera for Video Chat Storage – 32GB or 64GB internal memory plus 8GB of ASUS Web Storage2 Media Capabilities – 1080pMPEG-4/H.264 High Profile, High Bit Rate video decode and playback Media Capture – 1080pMPEG-4/H.264 video capture Connectivity - Wi-Fi - 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology Ports – 2-in-1 3.5mm jack, micro-HDMI output, microSD card reader Audio – Built-in stereo speakers, microphone Dimensions – 263 x 180.8 x 8.3mm, 586g Battery - 25WHr Lithium-Polymer Battery   ASUS Transformer Prime Keyboard Dock with Trackpad- (same dock for TF201) Ports - 1 x USB 2.0 ports, Full-size MMC/SD/SDHC card reader Battery – 22 WHrbattery for extended battery life Dimensions – 263 x 180.8 x 8 to 10.4 mm, 537g

Lenovo IdeaPad S200 And S206 11.6-inch Mini Laptops

Lenovo has recently unveiled the new IdeaPad S200 and S206 mini laptops. Measuring at only 0.81-inch thick and weighing 1.3Kg, both laptops come equipped with a 11.6-inch LED-backlit display, up to 32GB of SSD storage, a 0.3MP webcam, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and a rechargeable battery that offers enough juice for up to 4-hour. The IdeaPad S200 is powered by an Intel Atom dual core processor, while the IdeaPad S206 features an AMD dual core processor. Available in Cotton-candy Pink, Crimson Red, Electric Blue, Graphite Grey and Pearl White, the Lenovo IdeaPad S200 and S206 mini laptops will be released in June 2012 for $349 each. [PCLaunches]

Acer Aspire S5 13.3-inch World's Thinnest Ultrabook

Here comes the world's thinnest ultrabook from Acer, the S5. Measuring only 15mm thick and weighing less than 1.35kg, this ultraportable system packs a 13.3-inch LCD display, a solid state drive, a chiclet keyboard, Dolby Home Theater audio technology, a USB 3.0 port, an HDMI port and a Thunderbolt (20Gbps) port. The Aspire S5 is expected to go on sale in Q2 2012 for unannounced price yet. [LaptopSpec]

MSI GT783 Gaming Laptop

MSI is back with its latest gaming laptop namely the GT783. Powered by the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit OS, the laptop is equipped with a 17.3-inch display with a 1920x1080 Full HD resolution, a 2GB nVidia GeForce GTX 580M graphics, an Intel Core i7 Sandy Bridge processor with four processing cores, up to 32GB of RAM, up to 1.5TB of HDD and a DVD burner. Other specs include a stereo speaker with a subwoofer, USB 3.0 ports, eSATA, Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI 1.4, VGA video outputs, an HD webcam, an optional SSD, an optional Blu-ray drive and a 9-cell battery. The MSI GT783 is priced at $2,299.99 each. [Press Release]

PC Koubou Lesance BTO CLG667 TYPE-GXR 15.6-inch Laptop

PC Koubou offers you their latest 15.6-inch laptop, the Lesance BTO CLG667 TYPE-GXR. The system features a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD display, a 2.4GHz Intel Core i7-2760QM processor, an Intel HM65 chipset, a GeForce GT 630M 1GB graphics card, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 120GB SSD, a BD-ROM/DVD Super Multi Drive and runs on Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (SP1) OS. The Lesance BTO CLG667 TYPE-GXR retails for 114,980 Yen (about $1,494). [Product Page]

Lenovo shows new Thinkpad and Thinkpad Ultrabook

The X1 combines the feature set of a traditional notebook with that of netbook or tablet. In addition to its Core i3, i5 or i7 processor, the device also integrates a “battery-stretching” Instant Media Mode (IMM), which is based on a Qualcomm processor, 16 GB of memory and a Linux OS. According to Lenovo, the 13.3-inch, four-pound X1 hybrid will deliver a battery life of up to 10 hours and recharge to a level of 80 percent within 30 minutes. The Thinkpad T430u, Lenovo's first business ultrabook, is just 0.8 inches thin and weighs less than four pounds. It comes with a choice of Core processors and Intel- or Nvidia-based graphics, SSD or HDD storage, and six hours of battery life. The T430u follows the design heritage of the Thinkpad and features a matte finish and an aluminum top cover. The Thinkpad X1 Hybrid and ThinkPad T430u ultrabook will be available starting in the second and third quarter 2012, respectively. The X1 Hybrid will sell for prices of $1599 and up, while the ultrabook will start at $849.

ASUS announces higher resolution Transformer Prime and the Eee Pad Memo

Even though the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime was only released in December, the company has announced a new higher resolution model. The older Prime - again, the unit that was available in the middle of December - featured a 1280 x 800 resolution with a 1.3-megapixel front facing camera, and was plagued with Wi-Fi and GPS issues due to a metallic back-plate. ASUS' newer model (TF700T) will have a higher resolution 1920 x 1200 Super IPS+ display and feature a new 2-megapixel front facing camera for HD video-chatting. The backside of the device has been redesigned, which should enhance the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS performance. The device runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and sports a price tag of $600 for the 32GB model and $700 for the 64GB model respectively. Not content with one-upping their tablet from last month, ASUS also announced the new 7-inch Eee Pad Memo which focuses on entertainment, media, and light productivity. The device features a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor, 1GB of RAM, Android 4.0, and a stylus for enhanced productivity. ASUS' TF700T Prime and Eee Pad Memo will ship in the second quarter of 2012. Full press release is after the break. ASUS Eee Pad MeMO ME370T 7″ Tablet with an emphasis on Entertainment, Media and Light Productivity. Thin and Light chassis design with Capacitive Stylus capabilities. MSRP - TBD Availability - Q2 2012 in North America Display – 7.0″ WXGA, 1280 x 800 resolution, IPS panel with capacitive touch Processor- Qualcomm 8260 1.2GHz dual-core Memory- 1GB Storage- eMMC 16GB/32GB ; ASUS Webstorage options Connectivity- WLAN 802.11b/g/n , Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR Camera- 1.2MP Video Camera (front )/5MP Auto-Focus Camera (rear) (1080P recording) aGPS- Qualcomm GPS One Sensors- G-sensor; e-compass; Light sensor; Gyroscope, Proximity sensor Interface- 1 x Micro USB port (client) ; 1 x Audio Jack (Head Phone / Stereo Mic-in) 1 x Card Reader(Micro-SD); 1 x micro HDMI (1.3a); 1 x SIM Card slot; Stereo Speakers Battery- Li-polymer 4400mAh (Battery Life: 8.5hrs video playback routine) OS- Android 4.01 Dimensions / Weight- 7.8 x 4.6 x 0.50″; 14.2oz Applications - MyPainter, MyNet, MyCloud, Asus Sync and other productivity and entertainment applications. __________________ ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF700T 10.1″ Tablet with an emphasis on Entertainment, Media, Gaming and Productivity. Thin and Light chassis design with a 1080P capable display screen. MSRP - $599~$699 Availability - Q2 2012 in North America Processor- NVIDIA Tegra 3 Mobile Processor (1.3 GHz Quad core Cortex A9, 12 core GeForce GPU) Display – Brilliant 10.1″ HD (1920×1200), 178 degrees ultra-wide viewing angle Super IPS+ panel display with Gorilla™ Glass Camera – Rear facing 8MP Auto-Focus camera with dedicated LED Flash, 2.0MP Front Facing camera for Video Chat Storage – 32GB or 64GB internal memory plus 8GB of ASUS Web Storage2 Media Capabilities – 1080p MPEG-4/H.264 High Profile, High Bit Rate video decode and playback Media Capture – 1080p MPEG-4/H.264 video capture Connectivity – Wi-Fi - 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology Ports – 2-in-1 3.5mm jack, micro-HDMI output, microSD card reader Audio – Built-in stereo speakers, microphone Dimensions – 263 x 180.8 x 8.3mm, 586g Battery – 25WHr Lithium-Polymer Battery ASUS Transformer Prime Keyboard Dock with Trackpad - (same dock for TF201) Ports – 1 x USB 2.0 ports, Full-size MMC/SD/SDHC card reader Battery – 22 WHr battery for extended battery life Dimensions – 263 x 180.8 x 8 to 10.4 mm, 537g OS - Android 4.01

Lenovo's Yoga Is an Ultrabook With a Twist

LAS VEGAS — Lenovo has announced its latest play in the ultrabook space: the IdeaPad Yoga, a thin, full-featured notebook with a funky hinge that lets you fold the screen all they way around, turning the device into a tablet. Lenovo says the Yoga will be available during the second half of 2012 with a starting price of $1,200. The Yoga is a Windows 8 device, so its 13.1-inch touchscreen will take advantage of the operating system's 10-point multitouch capabilities. There's an Intel processor under the hood, and the Yoga will be configurable to hold up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of SSD-based storage. The size and weight are comparable to most other ultrabooks: 0.67 inches and 3.1 pounds. As an ultrabook, it's stylish — there's a leather palm rest, leather trim, and the typical Lenovo chicklet-style keyboard. To convert into a tablet, the Yoga uses a two-point hinge. You can either fold the screen into “tent” or “easel” configurations, so that it functions much like a traditional tablet propped up by a stand, or you can fold the lid all the way around and hold it like a normal tablet — albeit one thicker, heavier and larger than the tablets you're used to. When you flip it around into a tablet, the Windows 8 desktop switches to the Metro UI. Volume buttons are on the sides of the device so they're easy to reach in any of the touchscreen modes. The ultra-tablet-hybrid-book-thing joins several other like-minded Lenovo devices announced at the Consumer Electronics Show taking place here this week. On Sunday, the company showed off a pair of low-priced ultrabooks, the IdeaPad U310 and U410, and the IdeaPad S2, an Android-powered tablet with a keyboard dock that converts it into something very close to a laptop. We'll have hands-on photos and videos with the IdeaPad Yoga in the coming days.

Samsung Series 5 NP530 Ultrabook Now Available For Pre-Order In Europe

Samsung Europe has started taking pre-order for the Series 5 NP530 ultrabook. Priced at 799 Euros ($1,041), the laptop uses a 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 2467M processor, a 500GB of hard disk drive, a 16GB of SSD, a 4GB of DDR3 RAM and a 1366x768 display resolution. Other specs include stereo speakers, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, a microphone, an SDXC card reader and a 4-cell 44Whr battery that offers up to 6.5-hour of operation time. The Samsung Series 5 NP530 ultrabook also provides several connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,a USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI and VGA video outputs, and Gigabit LAN. [Laptoping]

DosPara Prime Note Galleria QF570 X Gaming Notebook

DosPara has unleashed their newest gaming notebook ‘Prime Note Galleria QF570 X' for the Japanese market. Limited to just 100 units, the machine sports a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD display, a 2.40GHz Intel Core i7-2760QM processor, a GeForce GTX 570M 1.5GB graphics card, a 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 128GB SSD + 750GB hard drive, a Blu-ray Disc Drive, a 3MP webcam, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. Price is set at 179,980 Yen (about $2,338). [Product Page]