Epson Endeavor Na14S 10.1-Inch Laptop

Check out this 10.1-inch laptop from Epson, the Endeavor Na14S. The system comes with a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 LED-backlit display, a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 processor, an Intel NM10 Express Chipset, a 1GB DDR3 RAM, a 64GB SSD, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a 3-in-1 card reader, WiFi and runs on Windows 7 Starter (SP1) OS. The Na14S retails for 32,580 Yen (about $423). [Product Page]

Clevo P270WM Laptop

The Clevo P270WM is known as the first laptop with the Intel X79 chipset. Priced at $3,122, the desktop replacement supports up to the six-core i7-3960X processor with a maximum of 3.8GHz clock speed. The Clevo P270WM also features a single or dual mobile nVidia GeForce GTX 580M. The Clevo P270WM supports up to 32GB of RAM, three storage bays and a 17.3-inch Full HD display. [Laptoping]

HP ENVY 14 Spectre Now Available For Pre-order

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 notebook is now available for pre-order for $1,399.99. [Softpedia]

The Dell Ultrabook Challenge in San Francisco

I hate lugging around my work laptop because it is bulky and weighs too much. That's why my personal laptop is a 13″ Macbook Air. I like thin and light. Those of you that prefer the Windows OS and are interested in an ultra portable computer should consider the Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook. It's due any day now and it looks really sexy with its super thin carbon fiber case and 13″ Gorilla glass display. It's not all looks and no brains though as it is powered by your choice of a 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processor. Check out this 30 second Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook promo video where people in San Francisco were asked to choose which skinny laptop the liked best…

HP EliteBook 2540p 12.1-Inch Laptop For Only $599.99

TigerDirect offers you this HP EliteBook 2540p laptop for only $599.99 (normal price $1,199.99). The system comes with a 12.1-inch 1280 x 800 LED-backlit display, a 2.66GHz Intel Core i5-560M processor, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 2-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OS. [Product Page]

Netbooks with built-in Kinect on the way?

The Daily claims to have seen two Windows 8 netbook prototypes with a Kinect sensor mounted in the chassis, built by Asus and sanctioned by Microsoft. Given that the Redmond company officially announced Kinect for Windows earlier this month during CES 2012, the news shouldn't be a surprise. But so far both companies have yet to announce anything backing up the report. According to The Daily, the prototype netbooks featured an array of small sensors stretching across the top of the screen where a webcam typically resides. Mounted along the bottom of the screen was what appeared to be a string of LEDs. The report also noted that an unnamed source at Microsoft confirmed that the two prototypes were indeed official. Unfortunately, the rest of the story is mere speculation, providing little else of the actual hardware details. As reported during CES 2012, Microsoft has released the Kinect for Windows SDK to developers back on February 1. This means the Kinect drivers and APIs is now available for both commercial software developers and the general public. The company said that it's currently working with more than 200 companies to build applications for Windows that take advantage of Kinect's technology. “We are building the Kinect for Windows platform in a way that will allow other companies to integrate Kinect into their offerings and we have invested in an approach that allows them to develop in ways that are dependable and scalable,” said Craig Eisler, General Manager, Kinect for Windows. Suddenly a netbook with a built-in Kinect sensor doesn't seem quite so far-fetched after all. Depending on the price per unit, using a Kinect sensor may be cheaper than installing a touchscreen when building an “interactive” netbook or notebook. Gaming would seem out of the question given the compact nature of the notebook/netbook form factor, but waving through various windows or activating applications via voice would seemingly be ideal. As Microsoft indicated earlier this month, the possibilities are seemingly endless. “We are excited for the new possibilities that Kinect will enable on the Windows platform, and to see how businesses and developers reimagine their processes and their products, and the many different ways each Kinect could enrich lives and make using technology more natural for everyone,” Eisler said.

Eurocom Leopard 2.0 18.4-inch Laptop

Eurocom has proudly introduced the Eurocom Leopard 2.0. Based on the Intel Core i7 processor, the desktop replacement features an 18.4-inch full HD display with a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, support for up to Intel i7-2960XM, up to 24GB of DDR3 RAM, up to 4TB storage (HDD/SSD), dual video cards (an nVidia GeForce GTX 560M and an AMD Radeon HD 6990M), THX TruStudio Pro, a Blu-ray player and an HDMI 1.4a port. Additional specs include a pair of USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, eSATA and Firewire 1394a. If you are interested, you can buy the Eurocom Leopard 2.0 for $1,699. [Product Page]

Toshiba Satellite U840 14-Inch Ultrabook

Toshiba is proud to introduce their first 14-inch ultrabook, the Satellite U840. Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, the system packs a 14-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 128GB SSD or HDD + 16GB SSD, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, a USB 3.0 port and an HDMI port. The Satellite U840 will start shipping later in Q1 of this year for a starting price of $1,500. [Softpedia]

ASUS U47 14-inch Thin-Bezel Laptop

ASUS has unveiled the new U47 14-inch laptop, which is actually a successor of the U46. Powered by the 3rd generation Intel Ivy Bridge processors, the laptop is slightly thinner than its predecessors. The ASUS U47 supports up to 1TB of hard disk drive, a built-in optical drive and an 8-hour battery life. The company will release the ASUS U47 in the second quarter of 2012. [Laptoping]

Dell Inspiron I14RN-1228BK 14-Inch Laptop

BestBuy has begun selling the new Dell Inspiron I14RN-1228BK laptop via its online store. Priced at $529.99, this travel-friendly system comes with a 14-inch 720p display, a 2.30GHz Intel Core i3-2350M processor, an Intel HD 3000 graphics, a 6GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, an 8-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. [Product Page]

HP Pavilion dv6-6c00 15.6-Inch Notebook

HP has also come out with their new 15.6-inch notebook, the Pavilion dv6-6c00. The machine sports 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 LCD display, a 2.40GHz Intel Core i3-2370M processor, an Intel HM65 Express Chipset, a 2GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium OS. Price is set at 42,000 Yen (about $548). [HP]

HP Pavilion dv7-6c00 17.3-inch Notebook

HP has released their new 17.3-inch notebook in Japan, the Pavilion dv7-6c00. The system offers a 17.3-inch 1600 x 900 LCD display, an Intel Core i5/i7 processor, an Intel HM65 Express Chipset, a Radeon HD 7470M 1GB GPU, a 2GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium OS. Price starts at 49,980 Yen (about $656). [HP]