Compaq Mini CQ10-688nr Netbook With Verizon 4G LTE

Verizon Wireless is proud to announce the first netbook from Compaq ‘Mini CQ10-688nr' to use Verizon's 4G LTE network. Using the 4G LTE, customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas. In terms of specs, this mini laptop offers a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 LED-backlit display, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, a 1GB DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a VGA webcam, a card reader, WiFi and runs on Windows 7 Home Starter 32-bit OS. The Compaq Mini CQ10-688nr will be available online at Verizonwireless.com from August 4th for $449.99.
source: TechFresh

HP 635 Affordable Business Laptop

Hewlett-Packard has launched the HP 635 15.6-inch business-oriented laptop. This affordable notebook features a choice of a 1.6Ghz AMD Zacate E-350 APU, a 2.3GHz AMD Phenom II P360, or a 2.6GHz Phenom P650 dual-core processor with a Radeon HD 4250 GPU or a Radeon HD 6310M graphics. The laptop also has a 15.6-inch (1366×768) anti-reflective display, a 3GB of RAM, a 320GB hard disk drive, a DVD burner, a webcam, an HDMI out, and the Microsoft Windows 7 Home OS. Additional specs include a spill-resistant keyboard, which is an uncommon feature on low-cost notebooks. The HP 635 is priced at between $400 to $550, depending on the specification. [Laptoping]
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Compaq Mini CQ10-688nr netbook to be launched August 4th

Earlier this year at CES, Compaq unveiled a netbook which will be compatible with Verizon's 4G LTE network. It was said to be released during the first half of the year but considering it's already August it appears that they are late, but you know what they say, better late than never!

The Compaq Mini CQ10-688nr is slated to be released on the 4th of August (which is tomorrow) and will come with a price tag of $449.99 with a 2 year new customer agreement contract. Considering that it's a netbook that is meant to be online all the time, you will be required to purchase a monthly data plan of either 2GB at $30 a month, 5GB at $50 a month or 10GB at $80 a month.

Specs wise nothing has changed, but in case you forgot, the Compaq Mini CQ10-688nr will be featuring:

1.66GHz Intel Atom Processor N455
1GB DDR3 RAM
256MB (shared) Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
250GB HDD
10.1″ WSVGA Anti-Glare LED Display (1024 x 600)
Battery life: 8 hours 45 mins
Verizon Wireless 3G and 4G LTE support
Windows 7 Starter
source: Ubergizmo

Toshiba Qosmio F755 Glasses-free 3D Laptop

Toshiba has introduced the Qosmio F755 glasses-free 3D laptop in the US market. The 15.6-inch notebook comes jam packed with a 2.0GHz Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, a 6GB DDR3 memory, a 750GB hard drive, a Blu-ray burner, and an nVidia GeForce GT 540M for the crucial video component. Other features include Harman Kardon stereo speakers, Dolby Advanced Audio HDMI-CEC, a multi-card reader, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0+ HS, 3x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 with USB Sleep-and-Charge, an HD webcam with the eye tracking technology, and the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OS. The Toshiba Qosmio F755 will be launched on August 16, 2011 for $1,699. [Electronista]
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MSI GT683DX 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop

Here's the newest member to MSI's gaming laptop line-up, the GT683DX. Powered by a 2.0GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM processor, the system packs a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlit display, a GeForce GTX 570M 1.5GB graphics card, four DDR3 memory slots, up to two 750GB hard drives or one 120GB SSD, a webcam, a Blu-ray drive, a card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, 2x USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, a 9-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 OS. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. [MSI]
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Find My Mac Helps Locate Your Lost MacBook

MacBooks–or any laptop for that matter–can easily get lost, either through thieves or absent-minded owners. When you think that lost MacBooks would be gone forever, Apple tells you not to lose hope.

The Find My Mac software has been released for registered iOS developers. It also requires a OS X Lion-powered computer and an iCloud subscription to download. The software uses WiFi networks to locate missing MacBooks, which can be displayed either through a web browser or iOS device. Once the MacBook is found, the tool offers the user several anti-theft options such as sending a threatening message, remotely locking the machine, or even wiping off the laptop's data.

The Find My Mac, an iCloud service, is expected to be available for consumers in fall. A beta version has also been released earlier this week.
source: Gadget.com

Gogo And American Airlines Now Streaming In-Flight Movies to Your Laptop

I'll never get tired of this photo of American Airlines' in-flight entertainment. Photo: Charlie Sorrel

Now, customers of American Airlines can watch in flight TV and movies on their own computers, instead of being forced to stare at the terrible seat-back screens of old. Gogo Vision, as it is called, is provided by in-flight Wi-Fi company Gogo, and has been installed on all 15 of AA's Boeing 767-200 aircraft.

Right now, you're probably having the same reaction as me. Why would you want to pay to watch content on your own laptop computer, when you doubtless have movies and TV shows on there already?

On the upside, the “introductory” prices aren't bad, costing more or less the same as services like iTunes. A TV show will cost you a dollar, and a movie will be four bucks. If you don't manage to watch the whole thing then you can finish up back on the ground, TV shows stay available for 72 hours, and movies for 24 hours. You will not have to pay for Wi-Fi to access the service, either.

If these prices stick around, this could be a great emergency service for nerds who have forgotten to load up on in-flight entertainment ahed of time.

I see a bigger advantage, though. I'm over six feet tall, and I'm also terrible at picking a good seat. Often I end up in the seat with the in-flight entertainment machine taking up half of the legroom. If these bulky boxes could be replaced with invisible Wi-Fi waves, that would only be a good thing.
source: Gadget Lab

Acer Aspire 7250 17.3-Inch Laptop

Acer has introduced their newest 17.3 laptop called the Aspire 7250. The system is packed with a 17.3-inch 1600 x 900 CineCrystal display, an optional 1GHz AMD E-350 APU dual-core processor with Radeon HD 6310 integrated graphics (492MHz) or 1.3GHz AMD E-450 APU dual-core processor with Radeon HD 6310 integrated graphics (488MHz), up to 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 320x750GB hard drive, a 0.3MP webcam, a multi-gesture touchpad, a DVD burner, a 2-in-1 card reader, WiFi and a 6-cell battery. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [LaptopSpec]
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Getac B300 Rugged Notebook – Upgraded

How strong the computer should be? It depends on the users of course. The Getac B300 rugged laptop is still able to work normally in extreme low temperatures of -29 degree Celsius as standard on all pre-configured sku’s. I don’t know how the field-based operators work with their computer, but I think it’s more than enough for such users. Coming with new processor – Intel Core™ i5 2.5GHz or Core™ i7 2.3GHz, MAX 3.2GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, the Getac B300 rugged notebook offers two display options — a 700 NITs display, and the 1400 NITs touchscreen display.

The B300 is certified to MIL-STD-810G for ruggedness and shock protection and is certified to IP65 rating for protection from water and dust. Additional options for the B300 include the MIL-STD-810F - 509.4 for protection from Salt Fog, MIL-STD-3009 NRA & NRB for Night Vision and every B300 is Mil-STD-461F ready requiring only the purchase of a MIL-STD-461F power supply for electromagnetic interference applications.
source: LAPTOPGRAM

ASUS U31SD-A1 13.3-inch Laptop

Laptop Magazine has reviewed the ASUS U31SD-A1. It is a lightweight laptop that comes jam packed with a 2.1GHz Intel Core i3-2310M processor and a 1GB nVidia GeForce GT520M GPU. Measuring 12.9-inch x 9.1-inch x 1.12-inch and weighing 4.2 pounds, this laptop has a large island-style keyboard with generous spacing between the keys, a Synaptics touchpad that supports multitouch gestures such as pinch-to-zoom and two-finger rotation, two USB 2.0 ports, a 5-in-1 card reader, HDMI, VGA, and Ethernet. When you are just surfing the web, the notebook automatically switches to Intel's integrated graphics, enabling the battery to provide up to 9-hour of operation time. Here is the verdict:

The ASUS U31SD-A1 is an attractive 13-inch laptop with decent overall performance, good graphics power, and superb battery life. Overall, we prefer the Acer Aspire Timeline 3830TG, which offers even more graphics oomph and a faster Core i5 processor for the same price. The caveat with the Acer is that you have to give up about 2.5 hours of unplugged time. If you want all-day endurance along with the ability to game between classes or meetings, the U31SD-A1 is a fine choice.

The ASUS U31SD-A1 13.3-inch laptop is priced at $799. [LaptopMag]
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