Panasonic Toughbook Y7 and R7 Premium Edition Notebooks

Panasonic revamps a sweeping change of its Toughbook line in its home country and set the groundwork for future American updates. Known as Let's Note, the series is generally built on Intel's faster Santa Rosa platform and now has 1GB of onboard memory in built-in models with a free slot for expansion; every model also has gigabit Ethernet and card readers with support for large-capacity SDHC cards. Most every system runs Windows Vista Business but can now downgrade to XP Professional for cautious users, Panasonic says.

The 14-inch Y7 sees some of the most significant upgrades, according to the company. A tougher frame and hard drive damper now let the notebook drop from as high as 30 inches without destroying the system or its data. It runs on a 1.6GHz low-voltage Core 2 Duo with an 80GB hard disk and a DVD burner and will sell for roughly $2,335. Two somewhat smaller 12-inch models, the optical driveless T7 and the W7, both share their own stronger frame and are powered by a 1.06GHz ultra-low voltage Core 2 Duo that extends battery life to five hours for the W7 and ten for the T7. Both share 80GB hard disks and should be available at prices of $1,903 for the T7 and $2,162 for the DVD-equipped W7.

Panasonic's smallest system, the 10.4-inch R7, also sees a reworked chassis and the same performance as the T7 in its regular form for a price of $1,773. The special, all-black Premium Edition boosts clock speed to 1.2GHz and adds a much larger 250GB hard disk plus 1GB of flash memory that speeds access times; it sells for $2,318.

Most systems are slated to ship on October 19th, with the exception of the R7 Premium Edition that ships on October 26th and the W7 which arrives on November 16th. US release dates were not part of the announcement but may arrive before the end of the year.

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Toshiba Satellite X205 laptops with NVIDIA SLI Technology

Toshiba has rolled out two new laptops with SLI Technology. Part of the Satellite range, the X205-SLi1 and X205-SLi3 are pitched at the avid PC gamer - with extra features to ensure mobility and connectivity.

Both machines are based on an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, although the SLi1 uses the 2GHz T7250 and the SLi3 has the more powerful 2.2GHz T7500. Each has a maximum 4GB DDR2 memory capacity, although both machines only ship with around half of that capacity used. However, 2GB is sometimes considered a "starting capacity" for gaming-orientated machines and is enough to run Vista – as both machines do.

As the SLi3 model is the more expensive of the two, it would have been nice to see Toshiba up its graphics performance over the SLi1. Unfortunately, it's chosen to ship both with Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT GPUs, each with 512MB GDDR3 memory. Toshiba has also crammed two SATA hard drives into each machine, giving the SLi1 240GB and the SLi3 320GB across two equally split-capacity drives.

Each machine has a 17in widescreen display, making them good for watching DVDs. The SLi1 has a lower spec 1440 x 900 resolution, and its counterpart a slightly better 1680 x 1050 resolution. The real bonus of the SLi3 is the Toshiba external USB HDTV tuner, through which users can run games or watch films at either 720p or 1080i, but not "true" HD. Four built-in stereo speakers and a subwoofer are also included in both machines, which may help your games or DVD sound slightly better than average tinny laptop speakers.

Wi-Fi is possible over 802.11 a/g/n and short-range connections over Bluetooth 2.0+EDR with both machines, although Toshiba hasn't opted for version 2.1+EDR, which was recently adopted as the succeeding version by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. To ensure they have all the bells and whistle required, Toshiba has also thrown in a webcam, microphone, and fingerprint reader.

The Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi1 and X205-SLi3 are available now in the USA for $2,000 (£1,000/€1,350) and $2,500 (£1,250/€1,500) respectively. There's no mention of a UK release yet and neither machines appear on Toshiba's UK website.

Satellite X205-SLI3 Unique Specifications:
-- Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit version)
-- Intel Core2 Duo Processor T7500
-- 2.2GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB
-- 2048MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory
-- Maximum capacity 4096MB
-- 320GB (5400 RPM) using two Serial-ATA hard disk drives
-- Primary: 160GB + Secondary: 160GB
-- HD DVD-ROM/DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 12 formats
-- Toshiba USB HDTV Tuner (External)
-- Broadcast high-definition (720p or 1080i)
-- Broadcast standard definition (480i)
-- 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite display
-- 1680x1050 native resolution (WSXGA+)
-- NVIDIA SLI technology with dual GeForce 8600M GT GPUs with 512MB GDDR3 discrete graphics memory
-- 4 built-in Harman Kardon stereo speakers with subwoofer
-- Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (802.11a/g/n)
-- Bluetooth version 2.0 plus Enhanced Data Rate
-- Embedded Webcam and microphone
-- Fingerprint reader

Satellite X205-SLI1 Unique Specifications:
-- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit version)
-- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250
-- 2.0GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB
-- 2048MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory
-- Maximum capacity 4096MB
-- 240GB (5400 RPM) using two Serial-ATA hard disk drives
-- Primary: 120GB + Secondary: 120GB
-- HD DVD-ROM/DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 12 formats
-- 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite display
-- 1440x900 native resolution (WXGA+)
-- NVIDIA SLI technology with dual GeForce 8600M GT GPUs with 512MB GDDR3 discrete graphics memory
-- 4 built-in Harman Kardon stereo speakers with subwoofer
-- Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (802.11a/g/n)
-- Bluetooth version 2.0 plus Enhanced Data Rate
-- Embedded Webcam and microphone
-- Fingerprint reader

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Voodoo PC Envy M:152 with Core 2 Extreme

HP comes back with a new notebook PC in Voodoo line up with the latest Intel Core 2 Extreme processor. The 15.4-inch Envy M:152 is a full Centrino Duo system and comes with 802.11n Wi-Fi standard. It can also scale up through the full Core 2 mobile range and tops out at the 2.6GHz Core 2 Extreme, beating out many systems its size in terms of sheer CPU speed. Voodoo PC similarly loads the system with a 512MB GeForce 8600M GT to drive games as quickly as possible without case heat becoming a concern. The M:152's choice of components and cooling is actually quieter than most ENVY systems, Voodoo PC claims.

The standard notebook's display runs at a near full HD, 1680x1050 resolution and is accompanied by a 2-megapixel camera in the lid and a fingerprint reader for physically locking the system down at a LAN party or at a work desk. The Voodoo ENVY M:152 retails for around $3300, though Voodoo PC says it will accept orders and begin customizing systems as of today.

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Review Asus Eee PC (4G) quotes

The Asus Eee PC, a popular ultraportable notebook computer, has been reviewed recently by Laptoping, Laptop Magazine, NotebookReview, TrustedReviews, PC Magazine, and CNet. According to the reviews, the Eee PC is a good and affordable solution for basic computing purposes.

Currently, there are three Asus Eee PC models available in the United States: the white and black Eee PC 4G models priced at $400, as well as the Eee PC 4G Surf version in white color for $350. These compact and light sub-notebooks weigh two pounds and feature 7-inch displays with a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels. The laptops have the Intel Celeron M processor at 900MHz and 910GML chipset with the GMA 900 integrated graphics, 512MB of system memory, 4GB of storage capacity, a built-in 802.11b/g wireless module, an Ethernet LAN connection, a web camera, three USB ports, a VGA output, and a media card reader.

Unlike the Eee PC 4G, the 4G Surf has no built-in webcam. The Surf model provides a battery life of up to 2.8 hours, which is shorter than 3.5 hours in the Asus Eee PC 4G.

The laptop uses a Linux-based user interface, that offers six simple options: Internet, Work, Learn, Play, Settings, and Favorites. The system features a lot of free software, including the Firefox web browser, Skype, an instant messenger, the OpenOffice 2.0, a media player application, the Photo Manager, and various games.

According to Laptop Magazine, the Eee PC with its streamlined, tab-based interface should appeal to kids and grandparents alike. Although it has a diagonal of just 7-inch, the Eee PC’s display is claimed to be “pretty easy on the eyes”, especially when compared with 5-inch and 5.6-inch Ultra-Mobile PCs. Laptop Magazine says the downsides are a lack of drivers for the webcam and no mobile broadband support. Also, it is not easy to find and load new applications.

NotebookReview reports the Asus Eee PC is a small and light, easy to use laptop, which is reasonably well built and durable. It has a low price for an ultra-portable notebook and “works right out of the box”. On the other side, it is little expensive for a notebook with only 4 GB of storage and its plastic chassis looks cheap. In addition, a lack of Microsoft Windows pre-installed is a negative for some buyers.

TrustedReviews concluded the Asus Eee PC is “refreshingly innovative and scandalously cheap”.

“A great keyboard makes working on it surprisingly easy, while media playback adds a little extra to the package. Internet browsing is also a key component and though the low resolution screen lets it down somewhat, at this price it would be churlish to penalise it too greatly,” TrustedReviews says.

PC Magazine reports the Eee PC is an “amazing bargain”, while it is designed like a high-end laptop. Its “Pros” are the integrated webcam (Eee PC 4G model), three USB ports, good speakers, and the speedy and solid Xandros Linux operating system with comprehensive selection of software. The notebook’s “Cons” are a limited storage capacity and cramped keyboard. Also, it is not powerful enough to stream audio and video from an external optical drive accordingly.

CNet points out that the Eee PC’s solid-state hard drive is fast and efficient and that the laptop has a low screen resolution for comfortable work.

“For less than $400, the Asus Eee PC 4G offers an impressive package for portable Web surfing and basic productivity, as long as you keep expectations tempered. The incredibly approachable price outweighs any shortcomings; it’s a near perfect choice for a highly portable second or backup laptop,” CNet reports.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Penryn-Based Laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad X61 ultraportable notebooks with the new 45-nanometer Intel Core 2 Duo processor, codenamed Penryn, will be available starting this month, according to an announcement from Lenovo.

The refreshed Thinkpad X61 12-inch laptops will be available with the Core 2 Duo Penryn T8100 at 2.1GHz and T8300 at 2.4GHz, both with 3MB of L2 cache.

Select retailers already offer the Penryn-based X61 sub-notebooks. At MacMall, the preconfigured X61 with the T8100 processor, 1GB of system memory, and a 120GB hard drive is priced at $1,549.99, while the same laptop with the T8300, 1GB of RAM, and a 160GB HDD costs $1,609.99.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X61 systems feature a 12.1? display with 1024 x 768 resolution, the Intel GMA X3100 integrated graphics, support for 802.11a/b/g/draft n wireless networking, and Gigabit Ethernet LAN connection. In select models, there are a wireless broadband module, Bluetooth, and a fingerprint reader. These laptops have three USB ports, a PC Card slot, Secure Digital card slot, Firewire, and a VGA output. An optical drive is available via the separately sold ThinkPad X6 UltraBase docking station.

Regarding operating systems, there are Windows Vista and Windows XP Professional choices.

Currently, it is not known if and when the PC maker is going to release the Tablet PC version of the ThinkPad X61 notebook with the 45nm Core 2 Duo chip.

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Asus U2 Luxury Ultraportable

Asustek rolled out the Asus U2 11.1-inch widescreen luxury notebook series, which is a successor of the U1 ultraportable.

The Asus U2 features the Intel Core Duo Processor ULV (ultra-low voltage) U7500 at 1.06GHz paired with the Intel GM965 Express Chipset, which incorporates the GMA X3100 integrated graphics. The laptop’s thin LED backlight 11.1" display has a 1366×768 resolution and enables a lower power consumption, better luminance, and faster response time, when compared to standard CCFL backlight displays.

The U2 sub-notebook, which starts at 2.75 pounds, comes with up to 120GB 1.8-inch hard drive at 4200rpm or 32GB solid state drive, and supports up to 4GB of system memory. It features the Intel WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, a LAN port, and a 56K modem, as well as a built-in web camera, three USB ports, a VGA port, and a micro-DVI output.

For enhanced security, there are a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), and a fingerprint reader. In addition, the webcam is complemented with ASUS SmartLogon software that “intelligently recognizes its rightful owner and grants access to the computer accordingly after a positive facial scan”.
According to Asustek, the U2’s chassis features materials such as polished stainless steel and premium leather.

This ultraportable runs Windows Vista operating system. Pricing and availability date are currently unknown.

 

Specification:
Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology
- Intel® Core™ Duo Processor ULV U7500
- Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
- Intel WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Genuine Windows® Vista®
- Genuine Basic
- Genuine Home Premium
- Genuine Business
- Genuine Ultimate
11.1" WXGA 1366 x 768 LED backlight
80G/100G/120G PATA 1.8" 4200rpm HDD, 32G SSD
2 so-dimm socket for expansion up to 4096MB, DDRII-667 DRAM support
3x USB, 1x VGA, 1x LAN, 1x Phone, 1x micro-DVI
27.7 x 19.4 x 2.49-2.9 cm, 1.25kg with SSD, 1.28kg with HDD

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Apple MacBook Air, the world's thinnest laptop

Apple has unveiled the MacBook Air ultraportable, the world’s thinnest notebook, at the MacWorld Expo in San Francisco.

“The MacBook Air measures an unprecedented 0.16-inches at its thinnest point, while its maximum height of 0.76-inches is less than the thinnest point on competing notebooks,” the company’s press release says.

Along with a “spacious trackpad with multi-touch gesture support so users can pinch, rotate and swipe”, the Apple’s ultraportable has a 13.3-inch (1280×800) LED-backlit widescreen glossy display, a full-size backlit keyboard, an aluminum enclosure, and a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing. The MacBook Air is powered by a 1.6 GHz or 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB L2 cache, and includes as standard features 2GB of memory, an 80GB 1.8-inch hard drive or an optional 64GB solid state drive, 802.11n wireless network support, Bluetooth 2.1 technology, the Intel GMA X3100 integrated graphics, a micro-DVI port, and a single USB port. Ethernet LAN port and modem connection are provided via external USB adapters.

The MacBook Air, which weighs 3 pounds, has no built-in optical drive. Instead, users can buy an external DVD burner, called the MacBook Air SuperDrive, for $99. The SuperDrive is powered by MacBook Air’s USB port, eliminating the need to carry a separate power adapter.

According to product specifications, the notebook’s battery provides up to 5 hours of run time.

The new MacBook comes with Mac OS X Leopard operating system and will be shipping in two weeks through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $1,799.

The MacBook Air $1,799 configuration includes:

- 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with 1280×800 resolution;
- 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB L2 cache;
- 800 MHz front-side bus;
- 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM;
- 80GB hard disk drive with Sudden Motion Sensor;
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
- Micro-DVI port (includes Micro-DVI to VGA and Micro-DVI to DVI Adapters);
- built-in iSight video camera;
- built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
- one USB 2.0 port;
- one headphone port;
- multi-touch TrackPad with support for advanced multi-touch gestures including tap, scroll, pinch, rotate and swipe; and
- 45 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.

Build-to-order options and accessories include the ability to upgrade to a 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor; 64GB solid state drive, MacBook Air SuperDrive, Apple USB Ethernet Adapter, Apple USB Modem, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter, Apple Remote and the AppleCare Protection Plan. Additional build-to-order options also include pre-installed copies of iWork ‘08, Logic Express 8, Final Cut Express 4 and Aperture 1.5.

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Dell XPS M1530 Notebook

Dell completed the overhaul of its XPS notebook line by introducing the XPS M1530. The system is one of Dell's few high-end 15-inch notebooks and is aimed at the same audience that would otherwise seek slim, stylized portables such as Apple's MacBook Pro: the minimalist system is 0.9 inches deep at its thinnest point and uses a slot-load optical drive (like the M1330) in place of the usual tray-loading option. A minimum 128MB GeForce 8400M GS graphics chip provides dedicated 3D acceleration even on the least expensive model, which also includes a 2-megapixel webcam and a fingerprint reader.

A base system starts at as little as $999 by using a 1.5GHz Core 2 Duo, 1GB of memory, and a 120GB hard disk backed by a DVD burner. Buyers can custom-order the notebook, however, to use as much as a 2.6GHz Core 2 Duo as well as 4GB of memory, 250GB of storage, a Blu-ray burner, and faster 256MB GeForce 8600M GT graphics. The M1530 can be colored with a black, red, or white outer shell and is available to order now, but should ship by mid-December. The price tag starts from $999 depending on the kit.

The specs of the XPS M1530:
* Display – 15.4” 1280x800 pixels
* CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo T5250/T5450 (1.5 GHz/1.66 GHz)
* DDR2 SDRAM 1 or 2 GB
* HDD - SATA 120/160/250 GB (5400 rpm)
* DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write) with slot start up
* Video card - 128 MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS/256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
* Wi-Fi Dell Wireless 1490 802.11a/g or Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N
* Bluetooth 2.0
* 2-megapixel web-camera
* Dimensions – 357x263x23.7-35.1 mm
* Weight – 2.62 kg
* OS - Windows Vista Home Premium

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Fujitsu LifeBook T2010 and U810

Fujitsu announced two new additions to its notebook lineup, and neither are traditional notebooks: The Fujitsu LifeBook T2010 is a convertible Tablet, and the Fujitsu LifeBook U810 is a UMPC.

Featuring a bidirectional swivel hinge, the 12.1-inch, 3.5-pound Fujitsu LifeBook T2010 makes great use of its 1280 x 800-pixel backlit display that's optimized for both indoor and outdoor use. Internal components include your choice of Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 1GB of RAM (upgradable to 4GB), a shock-mounted and two-level password-protected hard drive (ranging in size from 60GB to 160GB for a traditional HDD, or a 32GB solid state drive), 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, a PC Card slot, and 3-in-1 memory card reader. The security conscious will appreciate the inclusion of a fingerprint reader, TPM, a Smart Card slot, and BIOS password protection; and the clumsy will appreciate the spill-resistant keyboard. Purchasers can also select either the Windows Vista Business or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating systems. An HSDPA mobile broadband option will be offered in Q1. The LifeBook T2010 starts at $1,599.

At just 1.5 pounds, the incredibly lightweight Fujitsu LifeBook U810 is what Fujitsu hopes will be the handheld that makes business users give up their BlackBerrys. Powered by an Intel A110 processor this mini-UMPC has 1GB of RAM, a 40GB hard drive, 5.6-inch Crystal View WSVGA display, 0.3-megapixel camera for snapping photos and Web conferencing, an SD Card reader, pointing device, illuminated keyboard, and a modular bay that can be outfitted with one of several optical drives. The system also comes with a slew of security features (BIOS Lock, a fingerprint reader, and TPM) and two wireless options (Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi). The U810 comes preinstalled with Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005. The system starts at $999, but in the first quarter of 2008, a HSDPA mobile broadband option will bring the price to approximately $1,300.

The Fujitsu LifeBook T2010 is available for purchase now, and the Fujitsu LifeBook U810 will begin shipping September 18th.

Price: $999 (Fujitsu LifeBook U810); $1,599 (Fujitsu LifeBook T2010)

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Review Asus Lamborghini VX1 laptop

It seems that having a laptop stamped with an Italian sports car brand is the in-thing these days. Acer has been hanging around the pit-lane with Ferrari, and Asus has teamed up with Lamborghini to create the VX1. It comes in a choice of black or yellow trim - Lamborghini's corporate colors - although there's more to the VX1 than a cool paint job...

Acer's other team loyalty is AMD, so it's perhaps no surprise Asus has gone with Intel. The VX1 is a Centrino laptop. My review model came with a Core Duo T2500 processor clocked at 2GHz, although models with a Core 2 Duo processor will be available soon, Asus tells me. The chipset is the Intel 945PM, so there's no integrated graphics. Asus has gone for the Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 VX with 512MB of Turbo Cache, which is a souped up version of the GeForce Go 7400 but still far from a suitable solution for gaming on the move. This is rather disappointing considering the Lamborghini badge, and one would think that Asus would've fitted a more powerful graphics chip into the VX1.

The review model also came with 2GB of DDR 2 memory - which is more in line with what you would expect from a top of the range laptop - and a 160GB IDE hard drive. It's disappointing (again) that Asus hasn't gone for SATA here - the machine's chipset supports it - as this is quickly becoming the norm on new notebooks. The optical drive is a super-multi DVD writer which handles all the common formats and DVD-RAM. It's not the fastest drive out there and it's not, alas, a slot-load unit.

The optical drive is mounted on the left-hand side of the chassis alongside an ExpressCard 54 bay, a four-pin FireWire connector, an infra-red receiver and a standard VGA connector. There's no DVI or HDMI connector, which again is a shame on a machine so clearly targeting the performance end of the notebook market.

The right-hand side is home to four USB 2.0 ports spread out along the length of the laptop; a multi-format memory card reader that accepts SD, MMC and various Memory Stick formats; a headphone and microphone socket, with optical S/PDIF output inside the latter; and finally a 56Kbps modem and a Gigabit Ethernet connector.

The VX1 ships with a carbon fibre-look laptop bag as well as a Lamborghini branded zip-up carrying pouch. This is a nice bonus, but again doesn't make up for the shortcomings.

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Toshiba G35-AV660 Core 2 Duo Laptop

Meet the new Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660 Core 2 Duo Laptop. A true entertainment center, the Qosmio G35-AV660 takes you to the heart of the action with true-to-life high-definition movies and hi-fi audio. With a HD DVD-ROM and DVD SuperMulti drive, this laptop is a first of sorts.

Featuring a 2.0GHz T7200 Core 2 Duo processor, the G35-AV660 is bundled with 2GB of RAM and a brilliant TruBrite 17" widescreen UXGA display at a maximum resolution of 1900x1200 pixels. Behind the scenes, the display is handled by a GeForce Go 7600 display card with 256MB of GDDR3 memory.

Bluetooth? Check. Wireless 802.11 a/b/g? Check. Two 120GB hard drives give you enough space to store gazillions of movies. Biometric security is default, thanks to a finger-print reader. The G35-AV660 also includes a security cable lock slot.

Audio playback on the harmon/kardon Bass Reflex speakers and Dolby Home Theater digital audio enhancements deliver audio just like your home theater system. With a 9-cell Li-ion battery, Toshiba claims up to 2.5 hours on a full charge.

Weighing in at 10.1 pounds, the Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660 laptop carries a price tag of US $3,499. Check out the full specs in the extended entry.

Processor Type
Core 2 Duo

Processor Number
T7200

Processor Speed
2.0GHz

Operating System
Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

Memory Size
2048MB

Display Size
17.0"

Display Type
Widescreen UXGA with Ultimate TruBrite Technology

Display Resolution
1920x1200

Graphics Chipset
GeForce® Go 7600

Graphics Memory
256MB GDDR3

Hard Drive Size
240GB: 120GB HDD+120GB HDD

Hard Drive Speed
5400rpm

Optical Drive
HD DVD-ROM and DVD-SuperMulti (+R double layer) drive (in one optical drive)

Wireless LAN
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g)

Bluetooth
Bluetooth® V2.0 + EDR

Input Devices
85 key US keyboard, Hot Key Functions, Windows Key Function, Dual Mode Pad, CD/DVD Buttons, QosmioPlayer Remote Control, Application Launch Button, Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition 2005 remote control

Security
Finger Print Reader, Password Security, Security Cable Lock Slot, Hot Key Security

Modem
V.92 Modem

LAN
10/100/1000

Audio
harman/kardon® Bass Reflex speakers, 1-bit Digital Amplifier, Dolby® Home Theatre Digital audio enhancements, Built-in microphone

AC Adapter
120W (15V 8.0A) Auto-sensing, 100-240V / 50-60Hz input

Battery Type
Li-Ion (9-cell, 7050mAh)

Battery Life
Up to 2.5 hours

PC Card Slots
1-Type II PC Card Slot

PC Express Slot
1-ExpressCard Slot

Media Port
5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter, S-Video IN, TOSHIBA TV Tuner

USB Slots
4-USB (2.0)

iLINK
i.LINK IEEE-1394

S-Video
TV-out (S Video)

Fast Infrared
Infrared for Consumer Remote only

Software
InterVideo® WinDVD® Creator 2 Platinum, Microsoft® Office OneNote®, Microsoft Works, Sonic® Solutions RecordNow! Basic , Sonic® PrimeTime, InterVideo® WinDVD® 5, TOSHIBA QosmioPlayer, TOSHIBA ConfigFree®, WildTangent Game Console, TOSHIBA HD DVD Player

Weight
Starting at 10.1 lbs.

Color
Titanium Silver, Silver

Warranty
1-Yr Parts and Labor (Home Service), 1-Year Battery

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Eduwise: A Sub-$400 Notebook PC by Intel

At the on going fall Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco, Intel CEO Paul Otellini introduced a sub-$400 “Classmate PC” code named Eduwise for the emerging markets.
The notebooks are ear marked for volume production from the first quarter of 2007.

The Eduwise features Intel Celeron M CPU paired with 915 GMS chipsets and a 7-inch WVXGA (800 X 480 LCD display. The model has 1 GB flash memory instead of HDD because Intel felt that in the hands of children’s the HDDs will not be able to survive the impacts and rough handlings. A 6-cell standard Lithium Ion battery is the power source.

The system will adopt the Windows XP embedded OS. As a threat deterrent, the notebook will come with asset-control software, so if it is out of the classroom for too many days, the notebook disables itself.

The Classmate will also sport a special version of Windows so as to prevent kids from accessing Internet sites programs that have not been designated by parents or teachers as off-limits.

The first batch of the notebooks will be distributed in Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria and India. The machine ranges in price from US$220 to US$300 most of the price variation will depend on the taxes in the individual country.

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Yahoo! Messenger 9.0

1. Click Download Now to begin downloading and installing Yahoo! Messenger 9.0. Version - 9.0.0.2162
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Review FTP Synchronizer Professional v2.2.26.80

FTP Synchronizer Professional
FTP Synchronizer is an FTP sync product that allows you to synchronize files between local computers and remote FTP servers.

FTP Synchronizer Professional

Features :
Extremely easy to use. Still confused by A LOT of options in other products? Luckily, you won't find them in FTP Synchronizer. FTP Synchronizer does just one thing, and does it well.

High performance. We know file sync is time-consuming work. And, we also know your time is valuable. So, we developed the multi-threaded file synchronization engine to speed it up!

If you are a webmaster, do you still pick up all updated web pages manually and upload them one by one? You really need this product to update web sites. You just focus on your own job, FTP Synchronizer will detect all changed web pages and upload them for you by a single click!

If you want to backup files to an FTP server, FTP Synchronizer definitely can help you. It has multiple threads file transferring engine to speed up the sync process. Save plenty of valuable time for you!

If you simply need FTP sync functions, no need to look elsewhere anymore. You have got the best!

Command line support
Easy to integrate FTP Synchronizer with your business; You can also use your favorite scheduler, e.g. Windows Scheduler, to automate FTP sync and run FTP Synchronizer as a service(?)

Multiple threads file transferring
Uploading/downloading many files at the same time. Save plenty of time.(?)

Detects conflict
How about if you modified a same file in both local and remote computer? Most software can NOT handle this, they simply overwrite older files with newer. Please, don't do this! FTP Synchronizer takes care this situation. You can ensure your files will not be overwritten by mistakes! (?)

Inclusion/Exclusion filters

Only synchronize necessary files (?)

Supports both non-security and security connection. Like SFTP, SSL etc. (?)

Supports proxy/firewall

SOCKS4, SOCKS5, HTTP Proxy, Simply Relay, SOCKS4A, SITE hostname, OPEN hostname, USER user@host. etc (?)

File verification. Ensure files synchronized correctly (?)

Priority list. Lets you control which files should be synchronized first (?)

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Review Core FTP Pro v2.0.Build.1507

Now you can download Core FTP LE - free Windows software that includes the client FTP features you need. Features like SFTP (SSH), SSL, TLS, IDN, browser integration, site to site transfers, FTP transfer resume, drag and drop support, file viewing & editing, firewall support, custom commands, FTP URL parsing, command line transfers, filters, and much, much more!
This free, secure FTP client gives you a fast, easy, reliable way to update and maintain your website via FTP. It also provides a secure method (via SSL, TLS, or SFTP) to upload / download files to and from FTP servers. Check out the list of features and you'll find almost every feature you need, all in a free ftp program. There are no popup ads, advertising or spyware and you're never asked or reminded to register.

Client features include:
Secure SFTP & SSL support
International Domain Support
Fast and secure client transfers
HIPAA compliant security
Mode Z compression
User-friendly interface(s)
Site to Site file transfers
FULL drag and drop support
Start/stop/resume of transfers
Auto retry of failed transfers
Transfer bandwidth control
Browser integration
File masking (wildcards)
Keep Alive functionality
Remote file searching
File permissions (CHMOD)
Advanced directory listings
.htaccess & .htpasswd editing
One click transfers
Keep Alive functionality
Automatic S/Key support
Favorites via menu & drop down
Desktop shortcuts & drop u/l's
Command line support
FTP/HTTP Proxy, Socks 4&5 support

- JMD Computer

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