Gateway crams 14” screen into 13” laptop

Thursday Gateway said that it revamped its ID Series and NV Series of notebooks with “stylish designs” and the latest in mobile technology. But the company also said that it managed to cram a 14-inch HD widescreen backlit LED display - with full edge-to-edge glass thank you very much - into a chassis typically used for smaller 13.3-inch models. We're not talking about clown car physics here, but close.

The laptop with the ultra-tight chassis is the Gateway ID47 and arrives in either an “Infinity Blue Liquid” or a “Brushed Platinum” design, depending on your fancy, both of which sport an aluminum cover with a stainless steel laser-engraved logo. There are also three tasty models to choose, ranging from $679.99 to $699.99. All three offer Windows 7 Home Premium, second generation Core i5 and i3 processors, 4 GB of RAM, integrated Intel HD graphics, Dolby Home Theater, HDMI output and more.

“The fashionable look and feel of the new Gateway ID Series is the perfect complement for today's on-the-go savvy computer user,” the company said. “The sculpted edges, elegant blend of finishes and sleek form factor of the ID Series will inspire creativity for digital media creation and enjoyment as well as fluid social networking.”

Gateway's revamped NV Series isn't quite as “snug” as the ID Series, but the 15.6-inch HD widescreen LED-backlit display makes up for size difference offering a cinematic view of your favorite movies, games and websites. This series features either a subtle geometric pattern or the digital wave pattern on the matte chassis lid.

Thursday the company pointed out the new NV57 Series, but the only one currently listed its the NV57H13u which features a dual-core Intel Core i3-2310M @ 2.10 GHz, 4 GB of RAM, a 640 GB HDD and an Intel HD 3000 GPU with 128 MB of dedicated system memory. Gateway also mentioned the NV55 series: nine laptops with processors ranging from the dual-core Intel Pentium P6200 to the dual-core Intel Core i3 to the AMD A8-3500M, all of which range from $449.99 to $629.99.

Gateway also added that the ID Series and NV Series both feature USB 3.0 ports, single-touch backup, quick-use hotkeys for social networking, integrated 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Certified connectivity, integrated HD 1.3MP webcams and PowerSmart Technology for extra-long battery uptime. The Gateway ID notebooks are available at retailers now in the United States and Canada, but the Gateway NV notebooks are available at retailers now only in the United States.
source: 2DayBlog.com

MSI X460 And X460DX Ultra-Thin Laptops

MSI has added two new ultra-thin laptops to its range with the introduction of the X460 and X460DX. Based on Intel's Huron River mobile platform, both systems are equipped with a 14-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlight display, a 2.0GHz Core i5-2410M or 2.3GHz Core i7-2630QM processor, an Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics (X460), a 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics (X460DX), a DDR3 RAM, up to 750GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a DVD writer, a 4-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port and a 6-cel battery. Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment. [MSI]
source: TechFresh

ASUS K43 And K93 Laptops

ASUS today introduced two new K Series laptops, the K43 and K93. The ASUS K43 14-inch laptop is powered by the second generation Intel Core family processor, up to 8GB DDR3 memory, a LED-backlit 16:9 HD display (1366 x 768), a DVD burner and a choice of an nVidia GeForce 520M GT (512MB ​​or 1GB VRAM) or an nVidia GeForce 540M (1GB or 2GB VRAM) graphics card. The ASUS K93 18.4-inch laptop features an Intel Core CPU, up to 16GB DDR3 memory, two hard drives for a total capacity of 1TB, a widescreen display (16:9, full HD 1920 x 1080) and an nVidia graphics card. No word on pricing at this time.
source: TechFresh

MSI GT780 Gaming Laptop Gets GeForce GTX 570M

MSI is about to release an updated version of its GT780 gaming laptop that comes equipped with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570M graphics card. This updated version features a 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlit display, a 2.0GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM processor, a 16GB RAM, two 320GB hard drives or 120GB SSD combined with 750GB HDD, a DVD writer or Blu-ray drive, a 7-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port and a 9-cell battery. The MSI GT780 is scheduled to hit Europe in August or September. [Notebook Italia]
source: TechFresh

Lenovo G570 Laptop Review

The Lenovo G570 is a 15-inch laptop that features a glossy lid and a metal palm rest. Measuring 14.8-inch x 9.8-inch x 1.3-inch and weighing 5.2 pounds, the laptop provides a 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410M CPU, a 4GB of RAM, a 500GB 5,400-rpm hard disk drive, and an Intel Integrated HD Graphics 3000 GPU. The G570 comes with a glossy and bright 15.6-inch anti-glare widescreen display with a native resolution of 1366 x 768. Here is the verdict:

The Lenovo G570 offers a solid computing experience, but it's not our favorite 15-inch laptop. For $749, you get a comfy typing experience, strong overall performance, and one of the fastest boot times we've seen on a Windows machine. However, the smudge-prone lid is a turn-off, and you don't get USB 3.0. For about the same price, the HP Pavilion dv6t offers a more stylish metal design, discrete graphics, and Beats audio to boot. The Lenovo G570 is worth a look, but you can do better.
source: TechFresh

Lenovo ThinkPad X121e is an ultraportable business notebook

Lenovo has just announced the release of a new ultraportable notebook computer - the ThinkPad X121e. Designed for business people on the go or students looking for a lightweight computer to bring to classes. The notebook features mid-range specs which should be enough for most applications on the go, including the occasional casual game or two but not heavy graphic rendering or hardcore gaming.

The entry level ThinkPad X121e features an AMD C-50 APU, 1GB of RAM, a 240GB hard disk, while it can be upgraded to the AMED E-350 APU with 4GB of RAM and a larger battery. Other options include an Intel Core i3-2357 M processor with an optional 128 GB SSD and a bigger battery as well.

Standard specs include: 11.6″ matte screen (1366 x 768), two unpowered USB 2.0 ports, one powered USB 2.0 port, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, D-sub connector, webcam, headset jack, SDXC reader, and WiFi. Bluetooth 3.0, WiMax and/or 3G is optional. Prices start at about $575 for the base unit and it is available now in Europe and Japan, no word on when it'll reach stateside though.
source: Ubergizmo

Levenger Soul Skin Cover for Moleskine Notebooks

I'm on a Moleskine kick lately, and I found that Levenger has a beautiful leather cover for the pocket-sized Moleskine notebooks. The Soul Skin cover is only available in black. The cover is held closed by a pair of loops that can accommodate a pen up to 5x8″ thick. The Soul Skin is $75; you can add initials to the front for $6 more.
source: The Gadgeteer

Eurocom Panther 3.0 17.3-Inch Notebook With GeForce GTX 580M

Eurocom has released an updated version of its Panther 3.0 notebook that comes equipped with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M graphics card. Specs-wise, this new system sports a 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlit display, a quad- or hexa-core Intel Xeon processor, one or two NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M 2GB graphics cards, up to 24GB RAM and up to four HDDs (maximum of 3TB). [Eurocom]
source: TechFresh

Deal of the Day - Dell Alienware m14x Core i7 with Memory and Graphics Upgrades and Free Backpack

Today's LogicBUY deal is the 14" Dell Alienware m14x Core i7 laptop with upgrades for $1449. Features: Core i7-2630QM 2GHz Quad-core Sandy Bridge cpu, 8GB memory, 3GB NVIDIA GT555M with Optimus, 500GB 7200rpm hard drive, and more.

$1718.99 – $219.99 – $50 coupon = $1449 with free shipping and a free TSA-friendly Alienware Orion m14x backpack.

This deal expires July 13, 2011 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the LogicBUY home page for other deals.
source: The Gadgeteer

Lenovo introduces new ThinkPad X121e in Japan

Lenovo Japan announced that it has put on the market yesterday a new ThinkPad with the X121e. Available for business customers this month and later in August for the general public, this new ThinkPad X121e comes in thee flavors with a Core i3-2357M CPU, an Intel Pentium 957 CPU and AMD's APU based on its E-350 CPU and Radeon HD 6310.

Depending of your budget and/or your needs you will be able to choose between a 250, 320 GB HDD or 128GB SSD and 2 to 4GB of RAM.

The X121e comes with a 11.6x1366×768 screen, USB 2.0, SDXC, HDMI, WiMAX, Bluetooth 3.0 and is sold with a 6 cell battery for a total weight of 1.4kg.
source: Akihabara News