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]

Acer and Asus may shrink down their 2012 notebook and netbook lineup

Consumers will probably see fewer notebooks and netbooks from Acer and Asus in 2012 to make decision-making simpler. Acer and Asus are reportedly taking a cue from Apple and will simplify their notebook and netbook lines for 2012. According to original design manufacturer (ODM) contractors, the two want to trim costs and improve their overall profit by having fewer but clearer models, reducing inventory risks. They are also seeking to raise brand power in 2012 by offering focused products rather than a wide spread.

One of the factors in this decision is the emerging ultrabook market. Contractors claim that Asus already has at least 50 notebook and netbook projects on the table, but these will reportedly be thinned out to squeeze in ultrabook development over the next three years. These ultrabooks will supposedly be crammed within its mid-range notebook projects.

For the beginning of 2012, Asus is expected to reduce the number of Eee PC models down from ten to just a maximum of five. These will be divided by entry-level, mid-range and high-end designs. However the number may be reduced even more in the second half of 2012.

As for Acer, ODM contractors said the company will focus on competitive and profitable products in 2012 rather than launch numerous projects. Like Asus, Acer too wants to reduce its number of notebook projects by 3Q12.

Sony VAIO VPCEL22FX/B 15.5-Inch Laptop For Just $349.99

If you're in the market for a new laptop, then I suggest you to check out the Sony VAIO VPCEL22FX/B over at BestBuy. Priced at just $349.99, the system comes with a 15.5-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display, a 1.65GHz AMD E-450 dual-core processor, an AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a webcam, a DVD writer, a media card reader, WiFi, an HDMI port and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. [Product Page]

Sony Vaio VPCSB31FDR 13.3-inch Laptop

The Sony Vaio EVPCSB31FDR laptop comes jam packed with a fast 2.40GHz Intel Core i5-2430M with the Intel Turbo Boost Technology and a 4GB of RAM to provide outstanding performance from multitasking to multimedia. The laptop also features a 13.3-inch (1366 x 768) widescreen LED backlit display, a 512MB AMD Radeon graphics, the USB 3.0 technology, a built-in Intel Wireless Display technology (WiDi) and an HDMI output. [Future Shop]

AMD may introduce ultrabook alternative next month

Despite earlier talk about not competing directly with Intel starting 2012, AMD is reportedly going after its rival anyway with the possible introduction of the “Ultrathin,” a super-thin MacBook Air and Ultrabook clone that uses AMD processors instead of ones supplied by Intel. Even more, Brian Slattery from AMD Australia reports that the new form factor just might become available locally next month.

AMD is reportedly taking a different approach than Intel, refraining from commanding specific configurations and aesthetics. There's speculation that AMD will be using the Brazos 2.0 platform sporting an updated Zacate APU and a Radeon HD 7000 series GPU. Slattery said that it was up to the Ultrathin manufacturers to decide how they adopt the platform.

“They can do what they want with them,” Slattery said.

He also added that AMD had conducted talks with a number of manufacturers about ultrathins and one of them was “particularly advanced.” Unfortunately, Slattery didn't go into further detail about AMD's ultrathin form factor, only stating that Apple had previously prepared a version of its MacBook Air running on an AMD processor, but decided to discontinue the project before its release.

Given that AMD's Ultrathin may be introduced in Australia next month, there's a good chance we'll see a few working demo units running at CES 2012 next month. We're also hoping AMD will choose an alternative name to differentiate its own design from rival Intel's ultrabook now appearing on store shelves.

HP Folio 13 Ultrabook Price Cut

The HP Folio 13 Ultrabook is now available for only $849.99 for a limited time. The 13.3-inch ultrabook features a 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-2467M dual-core processor, an Intel HD 3000 graphics, a 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 128GB SSD, a 6-cell battery, a 1366 x 768 LCD dislay, an HD webcam, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. The HP Folio 13 runs on the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. [LogicBuy]

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (1012) Netbook On Sale For Just $299.95

Here's another hot deal from All4Cellular, they offers you this Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (1012) Netbook for just $299.95 (normal price $499.99). This mini laptop is packed with a 10.1-inch 1366 x 768 display, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, an Intel HD graphics, a 1GB RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a card reader, a webcam, an integrated mobile broadband card AT&T 3G, WiFi, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 Starter OS. [Product Page]