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Intel's Mobile processors will get faster in terms of speed after Intel will change their steppings. These new steppings will be available for consumers around March of next year.

The following Core 2 Duo chips will be moved from C-0 stepping to E-0:
SL9300 (1.60 GHz)
SL9400 (1.86 GHz)
SP9300 (2.26 GHz)
SP9400 (2.40 GHz)
And the following chips will be moved from M-0 to R-0:
Celeron M ULV 723 (1.2 GHz)
Core 2 Solo SU3300 (1.20 GHz, single-core)
Core 2 Duo SU9300 (1.20 GHz)
Core 2 Duo SU9400 (1.40 GHz)

Source: TGDaily

Dell has unveiled a super-slim netbook but with a display size of 12 inches, which is the biggest netbook in terms of screen size seen so far.

The Inspiron Mini 12 is based on the Intel's new Atom platform and is powered by the 2 Watts Z520 or Z530 processor depending on the model. It offers a battery life of up to three hours for its 3-cell battery and weighs just around 1.24 kilograms.

The laptop comes with a 12.1 inch display and includes everything from Wifi, bluetooth, webcam, 3 USB ports, a card reader, VGA and Ethernet.

The netbook is right now available only in Japan and will be seen in other countries next month. More detailed specs are listed below.

Dell Inspiron Mini 12 Specifications:
CPU: Intel Atom Z520 1.33GHz or Z530 1.6GHz (533Mhz FSB/512KB cache)
RAM: 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz
HDD: 60 or 80 GB
GPU: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500
Weight: 1.24 Kgs
Screen size: 12.1 inch (1280 x 800 resolution) TFT display
Other Features:

• Intel 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN mini-card
• Bluetooth v2.1+EDR
• 100 Mbps Ethernet
• Web Camera

I/O Ports:

• 3 x USB 2.0
• 1 x Integrated 10/100 LAN (RJ45)
• 1 x 15-pin VGA video connector
• 1 x line out
• 1 x mic-in
• 1 x 5-in-1 Media Card Reader
• 1 x AC adapter connector

Price: US $600 (approximately)

Source: Dell

Lenovo has recently launched their S series netbooks. According to Lenovo, "the IdeaPad S series is Slim, light, easy to use and very budget friendly. Perfect for first time netbook shoppers, families needing an additional PC and anyone looking for a great value".

The S10 netbook currently comes in three flavors Black (42312BU), White (42312CU), Red (42312DU) and with more colors available later. It is based on the Intel's new Atom platform and is powered by the 1.6 GigaHertz processor. Packs a memory size of 512 MegaBytes and a hard-disk drive capacity of 80 GigaBytes.

The laptop comes with a 10.2 inch WSVGA AntiGlare TFT, Broadcom 11 b/g Wireless adapter, a 3-cell Lithium-ion battery and includes Windows XP Home Edition.

Lenovo S10 Specifications:
CPU: Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz (533Mhz FSB/512KB cache)
RAM: 512MB DDR2 667MHz
HDD: 80GB (5400 rpm)
GPU: Intel Graphics media accelerator 950
Weight: 1.2 Kgs
Screen size: 10.2 inch WSVGA AntiGlare TFT with integrated camera (1024 x 600 resolution)
Price: US $399

Source: Lenovo.com

NEC has joined the netbook bandwagon with the announcement of LaVie Light, a netbook which will be launched in Japan on November 6, 2008.

The LaVie Light is powered by Intel's Atom processor and includes a memory of 1 GigaByte. Comes with a hard-disk drive space of 160 GB which is the standard for netbooks now, and it weights in at just under 1.2 Kilograms.

The official release date and the exact price is still not known but it will cost similar to other netbooks.

LaVie Light Specifications:
CPU: Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz (533Mhz FSB/512KB cache)
RAM: 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz
HDD: 160 GB HDD
Weight:1.2 Kgs
Screen size: 8.9 inch (1024 x 600 resolution) LCD display
Other Features:

• Intel 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN
• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
• 1.3 MP Web Camera
• SD Slot
• XP Home included

Price: N/A
Source: NEC

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Acer Aspire One A110X
Asus eee pc
Dell Inspiron Mini 9
LG X110

ASUS has recently unveiled the most advanced and highest performing enthusiast motherboard till date, the ROG Rampage II Extreme is "the Best-of-breed Republic of Gamers (ROG) Motherboard supporting 3-Way SLI and CrossFireX setups on latest Intel platform to deliver unprecedented gaming and benchmarking Performance", according to Asus.

Toshiba has recently announced a new ultralight and ultraportable laptop called the Portege R600.

The Portege R600 is powered by a Core 2 Duo processor running at 1.4 GigaHertz. There are two versions of the laptop available with the main difference between them is the storage type. One comes with a solid-state drive or SSD and the other comes with a standard HDD. Both have a memory of 3 GigaBytes.
The R600's display screen size is 12.1 inches and has an excellent battery life. It also includes a 5-pocket ballistic nylon carrying case, battery charger with integrated AC adapter and slim port replicator II.
The HDD version costs US $2099 while the SSD version costs US $2999. More detailed specifications are listed below.

Portege R600 Specifications:
CPU: Intel ULV Core2Duo SU9400 1.4 GHz (FSB 800 MHz)
RAM: 3 GB DDR2 800 MHz
HDD: 128 GB SSD or 160 GB HDD
GPU: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Weight: starting at 1.1 Kgs
Screen size: 12.1 inch (1280 x 800 resolution) WXGA
Battery Life: Upto 7.5 hours
Other Features:

• Built for Vista OS
• DVD Super Multi
• Intel 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless LAN
• Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
• 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
• Web Camera
• Built-in Microphone
• Built-in Speaker
• 85 key US keyboard
• Toshiba Outdoor Display Switch
• Toshiba Assist Button
• TouchPad pointing device

I/O Ports:

• SD Card Reader
• 3 x USB 2.0
• 1 x eSATA
• 1 x PCI Express Card Slot
• 1 x Headphone-out
• 1 x Mic in
• 1 x RJ45 (LAN)
• 1 x Docking Port

Price: US $2099 for 160GB HDD, US $2999 for 120GB SSD

Acer has introduced a new netbook in its Aspire One series which is equipped with a Solid-state drive or SSD along with Windows XP.

The A110X comprises a SSD with a capacity of 16 GigaBytes. It is powered by Intel's Atom processor and includes a memory of 1 GigaByte. It comes with a 6-cell battery pack which boosts the battery life but adds an extra load to the netbook, weighing in at about 1.2 Kilograms.

Acer Aspire one is a huge competitor to Asus eee pc and Dell Inspiron mini in the netbook segment. But at a US price of around $540 the A110X seems to be priced on the heavier side.

Acer Aspire One A110X Specifications:
CPU: Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz (533Mhz FSB/512KB cache)
RAM: 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz
HDD: 16 GB SSD
GPU: Intel GMA950 Chipset
Weight:1.2 Kgs
Screen size: 8.9 inch (1024 x 600 resolution) LED display
Other Features:

• Built in speaker and microphone
• Intel 802.11 g Wireless LAN
• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
• Web Camera
• 3 x USB Ports
• 5-in-1 Card Reader

Price: approximately $540

Source: NotebookCheck

Netgear's DG834N is one of the fastest ADSL home router available, powered by the RangeMax Next technology and based on the 802.11n specification.

Intel is expected to launch is new series Core i7 processors on November 17, 2008. The Nehalem micro-architecture processor were set to launch earlier than this. With different sources stating different dates, the date of launch is still uncertain.

The first three processors that will be launched are codenamed Bloomfield and will feature the new QuickPath technology. It is designed with both the memory controller and cache all on a single die and supports only DDR3 based memory. For more detailed specifications, please enter here

Update Sunday, November 23, 2008:
Officially launched - Intel Core i7 965 940 920 - The New Kind of Fast

Razer, the company famous for making Mouse, Keyboard and other accessories for gaming brings a brand new keyboard for budget gamers who want to "take their gaming abilities to the next level".

The Razer Arctosa (named after a type of wolf spider of the Lycosidae family) is based on the previous Lycosa keyboard. It includes the Slim Keycap Structure with Hyperesponse technology
which reduce key latency and maximize response for critical actions during competitive gameplay. The selective anti-ghosting capability around WASD keys allows more commands to be entered at any one time without the “ghosting” signal failure. It also has a functionality of fully-programmable keys with macro capabilities which enable instantaneous, multiple commands with a single keystroke.


Razer Arctosa Specifications:
Interface: USB
Response time: 1ms (1000Hz Ultrapolling)
Dimensions: 47.0cm (length) x 16.5cm (width) x 2.0cm (height) (without wrist)
Features:

• Fully-programmable keys with macro capabilities
• Selective anti-ghosting for WASD gaming cluster
• Slim keycap structure with Hyperesponsetechnology
• Easy access media keys
• Gaming mode option for deactivation of the Windows key
• 10 customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching
• Detachable wrist rest

Price: $50

Intel will launch two low cost dual-core processors on November 30, 2008 along with a quad-core processor - Q8300. This launch is going to be after the release of Core i7 processor on November 17, 2008.

The E5300 and E1500 are both Pentium dual-core processors, clocked at 2.6 GigaHertz and 2.2 GigaHertz respectively. For more detailed information see the specifications below.

Dual Core E5300 Specifications:
Speed: 2.60GHz
Cores: 2
Cache Size: 2MB
Bus Speed: 800MHz
Socket: LGA775
Price: $86

Dual Core E1500 Specifications:
Speed: 2.20GHz
Cores: 2
Cache Size: 512KB
Bus Speed: 800MHz
Socket: LGA775
Price: $50

Asustek Computer shipped around 700,000 Eee PCs in September this year, a new monthly high for the company. Total shipments for the third quarter reached around 1.7 million units, and since October and November are traditionally peak months, the company expects fourth-quarter shipments will maintain at a similar level.

Currently, Asustek's Eee PC gross margins are between 15-20%. But since Acer has started to increase its netbook shipments, market watchers expect Asustek to adjust margins down to around 15% in oder to counter. However, the company denied the speculation saying margins will remain steady and that shipments of 10-inch Eee PC models will start to pick up in the fourth quarter, added the paper.

Source: Digitimes

Asus is soon going to launch the world's first quad-core gaming notebook called the G71. According to Asus, the G71 delivers a total gaming experience in a highly portable package, with an emphasis on audio clarity and stunning graphics performance.

The fastest notebook in the G71 series is powered by Intel's Core 2 Extreme Mobile QX9300 processor and provides overclocking capabilities. It comes with a 17 inch display screen, powered by Nvidia's Geforce 9700M GT graphic card. It includes 4 GigaBytes of DDR3 memory and upto 1 TeraBytes of hard disk space.

The G71 series comes with the following great new features:
Direct Console 2.0 - is an all-in-one gaming control interface that allows users to select from three processor speed settings depending on their mode of usage. The gaming hotkeys enable users to launch their favorite games with a single touch and execute in-game commands on-the-fly.

Direct Messenger - Users can now read their emails and communicate via MSN through the Direct Messenger. Acting as a secondary display, it displays email notifications, instant messages, battery reserves and system loadings in real-time even during a game in progress.

Great Sound - Equipped with a subwoofer, Altec Lansing speakers deliver excellent sound reproduction.

Eee Stick - simple plug and play gaming solution that allows users to interact with the game by translating their hand motions into corresponding movements onscreen. Consisting of an Activation stick, a Navigation stick and a 2.4GHz RF dongle. It has a broadcast range of up to 10 meters, allowing users more leeway for physical movement.


G71 Specifications:
CPU: Intel Quad Core QX9300; Intel Core2Duo Extreme Processor X9100; Intel Core2Duo Processor T9600/ T9400/ P8600/ P8400/ P7350
RAM: upto 4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz
HDD: 1TB (500GB x 2) 5,400 rpm; 640GB (320GB x 2) 5,400 rpm; 500GB (250GB x 2) 5,400 rpm; 400GB (200GB x 2) 7,200 rpm; 200GB 7,200 rpm
GPU: Nvidia GeForce 9700M GT with 512MB GDDR3
Screen size: 17 inch
Other Features:

• DVD Super Multi Double Layer/ Light Scribe/ DVD combo / Blu-ray DVD writer
• Intel Wimax/Wifi LAN
• Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
• 2 Mega Pixel Web Camera

Price: Yet to be announced

Source: Asus

Creative recently came up with their new Inspire speakers, the T3200 and T6200. Creative also recently launched their Gigaworks T3 speakers.

The Inspire T6200 is a 5.1 channel speaker system which includes five speakers and one sub-woofer. Made for explosive gaming experience, it has a output of 18 Watts for the center speaker and 22 Watts for the sub-woofer. It includes the CMSS Upmix technology which consists of a switch to transform a stereo source to an immersive 5.1 channel sound. It also comes with a wired remote control. See the specifications below for more detail.
The Inspire T3200 is a 2.1 channel speaker system which includes two speakers and one sub-woofer. Made for rich digital music experience, it has a sleek and stylish design. It includes a wired remote control and a MP3 cradle. See the specifications below for more detail.

Inspire T6200 Specifications:
Channels: 5.1
Speaker Power: Front/rear satellites 4x 7.5W, Centre satellite speaker: 18 W, Subwoofer: 22 W
Frequency Response: 40Hz - 20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 80dB
Dimension (L x W x H): Front/Rear Satellite Speakers: 10.5cm x 8.3cm x 8.3cm, Center Satellite Speakers: 7.4cm x 14.5cm x 9.3cm, Subwoofer: 30.0cm x 20.0cm x 25.0cm

Inspire T3200 Specifications:
Channels: 2.1
Speaker Power: 6W per channel, Subwoofer: 17 W
Frequency Response: 40Hz - 20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 80dB
Dimension (L x W x H): Satellite Speakers: 10.5cm x 8.3cm x 8.3cm, Subwoofer: 21.0cm x 18.0cm x 17.0cm

Source: Creative

Acer has launched a new LCD monitor branded in partnership with Scuderia Ferrari. The F-22Bid is a limited edition monitor, but there are other non-limited edition Ferrari branded LCD's made by acer in the past.

The F-22Bid is a 22 inch monitor with a native resolution of 1680 x 1050. The monitor is aimed at the gaming market. And there are only 500 units of this monitor available.

F-22Bid Specifications:
Size: 22 inch
Native Resolution: 1680×1050
Contrast Ratio: 20000 : 1
Brightness level: 300cd/m²
Response Time: 2 ms (Grey-To-Grey)
Input Connector: HDMI, DVI and a D-Sub
Power Consumption: 55W
Dimensions: 51.2 x 41.6 x 20.3 cm

Source: SlashGear

Intel has planned to launch a new cheap Quad core processor called the Q8300.

The Core 2 Quad Q8300 is based on the Yorkfield 45 nm platform. It is clocked at 2.5 GigaHertz, runs at Front Side Bus frequency of 1333 MegaHertz and comes with 4 MegaBytes of cache.

The Q8300 will cost $224 and is expected to be launched after the launch of Core i7 series on November 30, 2008.

Core2Quad Q8300 Specifications:
Speed: 2.50GHz
Cores: 4
Cache Size: 2 x 2MB L2 Cache
Bus Speed: 1333MHz
Manufacturing technology: 45nm
Socket: LGA775
Power TDP: 95W
Price: $224

Update Saturday, October 11, 2008:
Intel will also launch two cheap dual-core processors on the same day, read more about it - Intel's cheap E5300 and E1500 CPU coming soon

Western Digial's new external drive called ShareSpace is a Network Storage System or Network Attached Storage (NAS).

The drive comes in 2 TeraBytes and 4 TeraBytes versions and can be configured in a RAID 0, 1 or 5 setup. The hard drives in the ShareSpace uses GreenPower technology which allows them to spin down during less intensive tasks and thus results in power saving.

It features Gigabit networking and transfer rates are five to six times faster than other network storage systems.
Other features include E-mail alert system, Microsoft Active Directory support, Push-button transfer - Plug a USB drive into the front-mounted USB 2.0 port and push a button to automatically transfer all the data on the drive, Automatic network backup software, Remote access software, Download manager, iTunes server support, Built-in FTP server, Three USB 2.0 ports, Power failure protection and Network storage manager.

Specifications:
Capacity: 2 /4 (TeraBytes)
Interface: USB 2.0 and GigaBit Ethernet
Transfer Rate: 480Mb/s (USB), 10-100-1000 Mb/s (Ethernet)
Weight: 3.7 (2TB) /4.9 Kgs (4TB)
Package contents: Network storage system with RAID (populated with 2 or 4 hard drives), Ethernet cable, 2 hard drive mounting rails (for 2-drive models), AC adapter, Software CD, Quick Install Guide
Price: $700 (2TB) / $1000 (4TB)

Source: WesternDigital