HP Mini 3105 11.6-Inch Laptop For Just $395

Finding yourself a new laptop to replace your old one? Why don't you take a look at this HP Mini 3105 over at PC Connection. Priced at only $395, the machine offers an 11.6-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display, a 1.6GHz AMD E-350 processor, a Radeon HD 6310M graphics card, a 2GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, an HDMI port, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 Professional OS.
source: TechFresh

Intel having problems getting those Ultrabooks under $1000

At Computex 2011, Intel unveiled a new form factor of notebook it calls the Ultrabook. Essentially, it's an extremely thin and light notebook that's powered by Sandy Bridge-class processors - not unlike the new MacBook Airs from Apple.

While Acer and Asus have signed on to make Ultrabooks, they may not be able to hit that magical under-$1000 mark that Intel wants - despite having the platform already being subsidized by Intel.

Notebook Italia reports that Acer will launch its Ultrabook in Q4 2011, but it will arrive with a price of four digits. Another source told Slashgear that Asus UX31 and UX21 Ultrabooks will be over $1000 as well, unless a sacrifice is made to drop the CPU down to a Core i3. Models with Core i5 and i7, paired with SSDs, will range between $1000 to $2000.

It seems that the MacBook Air line isn't carrying as much of an “Apple tax” this time around.
source: 2DayBlog.com

ASUS Eee PC R011PX 10.1-Inch Ubuntu-Powered Netbook Shipped In Europe

ASUS has begun shipping their newest Ubuntu-Powered netbook ‘Eee PC R011PX' in Europe. Priced at 209 Euro (about $298), this mini laptop comes with a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, an Intel GMA 3150 graphics card, a 2GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 0.3MP webcam, an SD/MMC card reader, WiFi, three USB 2.0 ports, a 3-cell battery and runs on Ubuntu 10.10 (Desktop Edition) OS.
source: TechFresh

Report: Apple developing 15-inch super-slim MacBook Pro

Just last week, Apple launched its new line of Sandy Bridge equipped MacBook Airs. However, it seems the MacBook Air is not the only superslim laptop Apple has been working on. Rumor has it that Cupertino's got an uber-skinny 15-inch MacBook Pro in development. Not only that, but the laptop is supposedly near completion.

MacRumors was first to report the news and readily admits that it's not sure if this is an addition to the MacBook Air lineup, or a new design for the MacBook Pro. However, the blog claims that what it does know is that the laptop has entered “late testing stages at Apple.” The Unofficial Apple Weblog has since chimed in with its own version of events, reporting that yes, this will be a MacBook Pro. TUAW also reports that there will be a second model, this one a 17-inch notebook, to go along with the first slim machine and that both will appear as part of a MacBook Pro refresh.

There isn't much in the way of details at the moment. TUAW reckons that the laptops might be available in time for Christmas but, other than that, there's nothing regarding specs available right now. One of the more interesting points is that the Air's skinny form-factor has seen Apple ditch the optical drive. It's not clear if these diet-Pros will also lose their drives.
source: 2DayBlog.com

Fujitsu LifeBook SH531 Ultraportable Laptop

Fujitsu is bringing you their newest ultraportable laptop, the LifeBook SH531. The system is equipped with a 13.3-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display, up to 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor, an Intel HD graphics card, up to 8GB RAM, a 320GB/500GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a DVD or Blu-ray drive, a 4-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, an HDMI port and runs on Windows 7 Professional OS. Price starts at 500 Euro (about $720). [Fujitsu]
source: TechFresh

Scout Extra Small Laptop Bag from STM

We've reviewed STM bags before on The Gadgeteer, and we found them to be sturdy, well-made, and sized to fit your gear without wasted space. STM is now offering the Scout Extra Small Laptop Bag that's designed for the 11″ MacBook Air but will accommodate most 11″ laptops. The Scout has high-density padding and a felt lining to protect your gear. The laptop compartment has a Velcro closure, and there are pockets to hold charging cables and other small gear. There's even an interior slip-in pocket that can hold an iPad. The bag closes with a secure buckle, and there's a strap pad for comfort. eBags in the US is offering both the black and the olive Scout Extra Small bags for $50.99 now – that's a 15% savings. Check the website for other retailers.
source: The Gadgeteer

Onkyo DR425 14-inch Notebook

The DR425 is Onkyo's latest 14-inch notebook for the Japanese market. Powered by a 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410M processor, the system packs a 14-inch 1366 x 768 display, an Intel HM65 Express Chipset, a 4GB RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a Blu-ray drive, a card reader, WiFi, an HDMI port and is pre-loaded with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. Price itself is set at 79,800 Yen (about $1,025). [Onkyo]
source: TechFresh

HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr Entertainment Laptop

Verizon Wireless will launch the new HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr entertainment laptop on July 28, 2011. This laptop supports Verizon's 4G LTE network, allowing customers to stream high-definition content, play games, video chat, and download music, photos and videos within seconds rather than minutes. Measuring less than 1.2-inches thin, the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr adopts a 11.6-inch (1366 x 768) HP BrightView LED display, a 1.60GHz AMD E-350 dual-core processor, a 320GB hard disk drive with HP ProtectSmart hard drive protection, a 2GB DDR3 RAM, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, a VGA webcam with an integrated digital microphone and a multi-format digital media card reader. The HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr retails for $599.99. Broadband data plans go for $50/month (5GB) or $80/month (10GB).
source: TechFresh

HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr is Verizon's first 4G LTE-powered notebook

It's been awhile since Verizon launched its 4G LTE network, and since then the carrier has been steadily churning out new 4G devices. First it was the USB modems and personal hotspots; then came the handsets (Thunderbolt 4G and Droid Charge 4G) and now it's time for the notebooks to arrive. After dropping a hint of the laptop at CES 2011 in January, Verizon has finally unveiled its first ever 4G LTE notebook.

Built by HP, the Pavilion dm 1-3010nr Entertainment PC (couldn't they have picked a catchier name?) is designed to stream HD content, play games, video chat, download music, photos, and videos within seconds rather than minutes thanks to Verizon's 4G network. The notebook will be a pretty slim device, measuring less than 1.2″ thick, and is said to features notebook performance in a netbook form factor.

Here are a rundown of the dm1-3010nr's specs: 1.60GHz AMD Dual-Core Processor E-350, 2GB DDR3 RAM, 11.6″ HD HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768), 320 GB HDD with HP ProtectSmart hard drive protection, VGA webcam with integrated microphone, multi-format card reader, WiFi, and of course in-built 4G LTE connectivity. The notebook runs on the Windows 7 Home Premium operating system.

The HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr will be available starting today for $599.99. Broadband data plans go for $50/month (5GB) or $80/month (10GB). Head over to the Verizon website if you're interested in purchasing one.
source: Ubergizmo

PSA: New MacBook Air's SSD performs variously

When you head to Apple's online store to configure your MacBook Air, you'll find options to increase processor speed or SSD capacity — depending on the model you select, of course. There's no mention of flash drive speed, however, though it's now clear that not all SSDs are created equal at Apple — not only when it comes to capacity, but also performance.

Jonathan over at TLD discovered a fairly significant discrepancy when benchmarking both MacBook Air models over the weekend. The 128GB Samsung SSD in his 11-inch Air was able to achieve 246 MB/s write and 264 MB/s read speeds. When he switched to the 13-inch model, however, speeds dropped to 156 MB/s and 208 MB/s, respectively, using that notebook's 128GB Toshiba SSD.

Over at Engadget, they compared speeds on two generations of 13-inch models, and have also confirmed Jonathan's findings. During their tests, the 256GB Samsung drive in our older model achieved 214 MB/s write and 251 MB/s read speeds, while the 128GB Toshiba drive in the new MacBook Air scored 184 MB/s and 203 MB/s during write and read tests, respectively.

This many not be a very noticeable issue for most MacBook Air owners, but still it's an interesting find that their performances varies.
source: 2DayBlog.com