Acer's $699 15-inch ultrabook could undercut rumored 15-inch MacBook Air

Following the early successes of its of 11-inch and 13-inch ultrabooks, Acer has reportedly decided to build a brand new 15-inch ultrabook that may dramatically undercut the price of Apple's rumored 15-inch MacBook Air. DigiTimes said Wednesday that Acer has already contracted Pegratron to build the new computer, and that the device could be priced as low as $699 - $300 cheaper than the entry-level 11-inch MacBook Air. The latest rumors suggest that Apple could be prepared to deliver its 15-inch MacBook Air to the market as soon as the first quarter next year and that the device is already in the early stages of production. It is unclear when Acer's new ultrabook will launch.

Unitcom Lesance NB S4532-SP 15.6-Inch Notebook

If you're in the market for a new notebook, I recommend you to take a look at this Lesance NB S4532-SP from Unitcom. Powered by a 2.2GHz Intel Core i7-2670QM processor, the machine sports an Intel HM65 Express Chipset, an Intel HD 3000 graphics, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a card reader, WiFi, two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. The Lesance NB S4532-SP has a retail price of 59,980 Yen (about $769). [Product Page]

Acer 15-inch Ultrabook

According to Digitimes, Acer will launch a 15-inch ultrabook in the near future. The new Acer ultrabook is priced at $699 each. If this rumor turns out to be true, it means that the company will introduce a 15-inch ultrabook at CES 2012. Stay tuned for more updates. [Digitimes]

Samsung NP305U1A-A01 11.6-inch Laptop

Samsung today introduced the NP305U1A-A01 in Europe. Priced at $484, this 11.6-inch ultraportable laptop features an aluminum chassis, a 1.66GHz AMD E-450 dual-core APU, a 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 11.6-inch LED-backlit display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixel, an AMD Radeon HD6320M integrated graphics (up 1.92GB shared memory) and a 500GB hard disk drive. Additional specs include a 0.3MP webcam, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, a memory card reader, three USB 2.0 ports, a multitouch trackpad, HDMI and a 6-cell battery. The Samsung NP305U1A-A01 11.6-inch laptop runs on the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit) operating system. [PCLaunches]

Toshiba Satellite L755-S5311 15.6-inch Laptop

Best Buy has started selling the Toshiba Satellite L755-S5311 for $399.99 each. The 15.6-inch laptop features a 2nd generation Intel Core i3-2330M processor with an Intel HD graphics that provides extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it, a 4GB of DDR3 RAM (expandable to 8GB), a DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support and a 15.6-inch LED-backlilt TFT high-definition widescreen display. The Toshiba Satellite L755-S5311 also offers a 500GB SATA hard disk drive, an HDMI output for connection to an HDTV, a built-in webcam, a microphone, a card reader and three high-speed USB 2.0 ports. [Best Buy]

Epson Endeavor NY2200S 14-Inch Notebook

Here comes another 14-inch notebook from Epson, the Endeavor NY2200S. Powered by a 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-2430M, the system features a 14-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlight display, an Intel HM65 Express Chipset, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a 3-in-1 card reader, a USB 3.0 port, an HDMI port, WiFi and runs on Windows 7 Professional 32-bit (SP1) OS. The Endeavor NY2200S retails for 52,980 Yen (about $679). [Epson]

Lenovo IdeaPad Y470 14-inch Laptop

LogicBUY has started selling the Lenovo IdeaPad Y470 with a 2nd generation Intel processor for $615.20 with free shipping. Weighing at only 2.2 kg, the laptop features a 2.1GHz Intel Core i3-2310 processor with a 4GB of RAM, a 1GB nVidia GeForce GT 550M graphics, a 500GB hard disk drive, Bluetooth connectivity and a DVD writer. [Product Page]

Dell Quits Netbooks For Ultrabooks

Dell will continue to sell its convertible Inspiron Duo, but all regular netbooks are finished

My mother bought a netbook recently, ignoring my pleading advice to instead get an iPad. Maybe she likes updating antivirus definitions, or perhaps she is looking forward to buying a new one when this one dies exactly a day outside its warranty period. One thing's for sure, though: When she buys another one, it won't be a Dell.

Dell is getting out of the race-to-the-bottom that is the netbook market, and will instead concentrate on thinner, ultrabook-ish laptops. It will still sell the Inspiron Duo, its oddball netbook with a pop-out tablet for a screen (which could also be considered as a tablet with a keyboard case).

Speaking to the Verge's Joanna Stern, Dell confirmed that it will not be making any new netbooks based on Intel's Cedar Trail Atom chip. “Thin and powerful is where it is at for us” said Dell's Marketing Director Alison Gardner.

It's no surprise. Unless you possessed tiny Elven fingers (and superhuman patience), then you probably hated your netbook. Tablets do a better job in almost every area, are more portable and have an even longer battery life. Also, ultrabooks claim the same battery life as the netbooks of old, and have full-sized keyboards. It's hard to see where netbooks fit in.

Dell Mini netbooks are no longer available [Lilliputing]

Dell quits netbooks, says ‘thin and powerful is where it's at' [Joanna Stern]

Lenovo B570-1068APU 15.6-Inch Laptop For Only $329.99

Here's another affordable 15.6-inch laptop for you to take home from Lenovo, the B570-1068APU. Available via BestBuy, the system offers a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display, a 2.1GHz Intel Pentium B950 dual-core processor, an Intel HD graphics, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a 0.3MP webcam, a DVD writer, a 6-in-1 card reader, WiFi, a 6-cell battery, an HDMI port and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. The Lenovo B570-1068APU can be yours for only $329.99. [Product Page]

Unitcom Lesance NB S3531-SP/2310M 15.6-Inch Notebook

Getting yourself a new notebook anytime soon? Why don't you take a look at this Lesance NB S3531-SP/2310M from Unitcom. Powered by a 2.1GHz Intel Core i3-2310M processor, the system offers a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 LCD display, an Intel HM65 Express Chipset, an Intel HD 3000 graphics, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a card reader, WiFi, an HDMI port, built-in stereo speakers and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. The Lesance NB S3531-SP/2310M sells for 39,980 Yen (about $514). [Product Page]

Lenovo Essential G570 15.6-inch Laptop

The Lenovo Essential G570 is currently available for only $399 each. The 15.6-inch laptop features a 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410M dual-core processor with a 4GB of RAM, a 15.6-inch (1366×768) LCD display, an Intel HD 3000 graphics, an HDMI port and a 500GB hard disk drive. The Lenovo Essential G570 also provides a 2-megapixel webcam, a 6-cell battery, 802.11n WiFi, a DVD writer, Bluetooth 2.1 and the Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit OS. [Product Page]

HP Pavilion G6-1C75CA 15.6-inch Laptop

The new HP Pavilion G6-1C75CA 15.6-inch laptop is equipped with a 2.4Ghz Intel Core i3-370M processor with a 15.6-inch HD display and an Intel HD graphics that can display a high 1366 x 768 resolution. The laptop also has a 6GB of RAM, a large 750GB hard disk drive, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and an HDMI output. The HP Pavilion G6-1C75CA retails for $749.99. [Future Shop]

Toshiba Satellite L755-S5242GR 15.6-Inch Notebook

The Toshiba Satellite L755-S5242GR is now available for just $379.99 over at Kmart (normal price $539.99). This desktop replacement comes with a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlight display, a 2.0GHz Intel Pentium B940 processor, an Intel HM65 Express Chipset, an Intel HD graphics, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a webcam, a card reader, WiFi, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. [Product Page]