Notebook
Sharp announces PC-MV1-VC3 notebook on Athlon XP-M 1600+
Sharp expanded its MURAMASA series with PC-MV1-VC3 model to arrive for sale on July 26 for slightly over $1500. It differs from the previous PC-MV1-VC1 notebook by Athlon XP-M 1600+ CPU (instead of Athlon XP-M 1500+), S/PDIF out and 3-hour vs. 2.6-hour op
NEC VersaPro VA30S/AE: a corporate notebook on 3.06GHz Pentium 4M
NEC announced the VersaPro VA30S/AE notebook for corporate users. It will arrive for sale for about $3771. The model has 15" QXGA display (2048x1536) and bases on 3.06GHz Pentium 4-M CPU. VersaPro VA30S/AE features i852PM chipset with MOBILITY RAD
Joybook 5000: the first Centrino-based notebook from BenQ
BenQ announced the first (bearing the proprietary trademark) notebook series on Intel Centrino. BenQ Joybook 5000 feature the new deisgn and longer, up to 6 hours, operation. BenQ Joybook 5000 series currently includes three models: Joybook 5000-E01, &
VAIO PCG-TR1A: a light notebook on 900MHz ULV Pentium M
We´ve already written that Sony is preparing to ship new Centrino-based VAIO PCG-TR notebooks. Recently company´s North American website was updated with specs of VAIO PCG-TR1A, so now we can offer more details about this novelty. VAIO PCG-
Seagate Momentus: a new notebook HDD family
According to provisional data, today Seagate intends to present its new Momentus HDD family for notebooks. What we know now is that volume shipments of Seagate Momentus drives (initially 20Gb and 40Gb) should start within these days. Each drive has a sin
HWZ review: NEC VERSA S900 (Centrino) Notebook
"Honestly, the NEC VERSA S900 isn´t exactly one of the better notebooks based on the Centrino Mobile Technology around. Not that it is a bad notebook, but it´s one of those products where you´ll either love it because you´re a
Hitachi updates FLORA 270W notebook line
These days Hitachi launches shipments of 9 new A4 notebooks belonging to the FLORA 270W series. The highest-end of them, PC8NV8, feature SiS M650 + SiS862 chipset, 2.2/2.0GHz Mobile Pentium 4-M, 256Mb PC2100 DDR SDRAM, 20Gb HDD, 15" SXGA+ / 15&qu
Mebius MURAMASA PC-MV1-5CA: a new Centrino-based notebook from Sharp
Sharp introduced a new Centrino-based notebook, Mebius MURAMASA PC-MV1-5CA ($1719), which sales are scheduled for launch on June 28. The model features 1.3GHz Pentium M CPU, Intel 855GM chipset, 256Mb PC2100 (up to 768Mb), 60Gb HDD, DVD/CD-RW drive, 12.1
HWZ review: IBM ThinkPad X31 (Centrino) Notebook
"But all in all, we do like the new ThinkPad X31 as much as we did with the X30. As an ultraportable, the X31 have no other peers in the Centrino class of notebooks. For those who had favorable experiences with the X30, you´ll probably retain m
HP Compaq Business Notebook nx9000 - новая линейка ноутбуков
Компания Hewlett Packard сообщила о выпуске новой серии ноутбуков, HP Compaq Business Notebook nx9000, которая поступит в продажу в середину июня. Линейка представлена 5 моделями, которые отличаются размером дисплея, процессором и установленно
Sharp releases two notebook-liks PDAs: SL-C750 and SL-C760
Sharp released two new Zaurus PDAs: SL-C750 and SL-C760 to arrive for sale for $516 and $603, respectively. They feature 3.7" and work under Linux OS. Visually models differ by LCD border color only, with black on SL-C750 and white on SL-C760. Both
NEC MobilePro 900: a pocket notebook with 8.1" LCD display
NEC announced its new pocket notebook – NEC MobilePro 900. Its main feature is the fully-fledged keyboard with usual sensor input. Considering the size, weight and display diagonal, I can say that NEC MobilePro 900 is a kind of an intermediate between a P
В семействе HP Compaq Evo Notebook пополнение - модель N620c
Японское отделение Hewlett Packard сообщило о выпуске ноутбука серии hp Compaq Evo Notebook на чипсете 855PM, hp Compaq Evo Notebook N620c. Ноутбук оснащен 1,4 ГГц процессором Pentium M, графическим контроллером MOBILITY RADEON 7500(32 Мб DDR
ASUS S1N (Centrino) notebook in our lab!
The first Centrino-based notebook has at last reached our lab. Introducing ASUS S1N. S1N notebooks have already been announced in our newsfeed during CeBIT 2003. Its configuration includes: 13.3" LCD panel, 4-in-1 card reader (SM/SD/MS/MMC), AS
HWZ review: Toshiba Satellite 2430-A620 Notebook
"It´s easy to fall in love with the Toshiba Satellite 2430-A620. From the looks to the connectivities right down to the performance, this Satellite seems to have it all. But like all good things that are never perfect, there are a few gripes th
Dell Inspiron 5100: new dual-spindle notebook on desktop P4
Dell Japan informed about new dual-spindle Inspiron 5100 notebooks based on desktop Pentium 4 processors. Both novelties feature Intel 845PE and 16Mb Mobile Radeon 7500 graphics as well as PC Card Type II slots, USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 ports, Ethernet, V.92
Gateway 400L notebook with a 6-in-1 card reader
Gateway announced a new Gateway 400L notebook featuring a 6-in-1 card reader (Compact Flash, Secure Digital, Sony Memory Stick, SmartMedia, IBM Microdrive and Multimedia Card). A standard Gateway 400L currently offered for $999 at the website features
Sony VAIO FR130: a notebook on Mobile Athlon XP 2000+
Sony posted the specifications of new all-in-one multimedia notebook – VAIO FR130 on AMD Mobile Athlon XP 2000+ (1.667GHz, AMD PowerNow!). PCG-FR130 features 14.1" 1024x768 (XGA) LCD display, 16Mb DDR NVIDIA GeForce4 420 Go graphics, 256Mb DDR SDR
Notebook and monitor LCD prices stop dropping
According to Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun, the reduction of notebook LCD prices, that started in July, has finally finished. 12", 14.1" and 15" panels froze at $170-190, $170-180, $205-215, respectively. Besides, January prices for monitor LCD pa
Panasonic CF-T1: 866MHz ULV P-III light notebook
Matsushita started to ship the new professional-class Toughbook CF-T1 notebooks weighing just 980 g. Panasonic CF-T1 (CF-T1R64ZZKM) features 866MHz ULW (ultra-low voltage) Mobile Pentium III, 256Mb RAM (up to 512Mb), 12.1" XGA (1024 x 768 ) LCD di
TravelMate 270 — Acer´s Intel Pentium 4-M notebook line
Acer presented the new 1.4 GHz and higher Intel Pentium 4-M notebook line — TravelMate 270. New fully-featured mobile PCs are designed for professionals and replace popular TravelMate 260. TravelMate 270 bases on Pentium 4-н, SiS 650 chipset (in
Dataquest: desktop market recession, notebook market growth
Despite uneasy industry times and 1% desktop PC sales volumes recession in the second quarter (comparing to year-ago data), mobile PC sales continue to grow. According to provisional information from Dataquest, notebook sales volumes grew by 6.1% in 2Q 20
Taiwanese notebook manufacturers provide details about Banias pricing
According to Taiwanese notebook makers, Intel has already gave them provisional pricing for Banias chips, expected in volumes in H1 2003. Their pricing will depend not only on clock rate, but also on presence/absence of wireless single- (LAN 802.11) and
New EdiCube R notebook line on mobile Pentium 4 and Celeron
Epson Direct announced the release and sales of new EdiCube R notebook line. EDiCube R450H/R450P bases on mobile 1.7 GHz Pentium 4-M-1, has 256 MB PC2100 DDR SDRAM, 15" LCD monitor and CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo. It will cost 194800 yen or $1665. "о
Hitachi FLORA 270W: the first serial water-cooled notebook
We´ve already mentioned that Hitachi was preparing to release water-cooled notebooks. So, it´s happened: the company has presented FLORA 270W to be shipped late in September. Hitachi´s main theme of the FLORA 270W announcement is the
VAIO BioNote PCG-GRX91G/P: the first DVD-RW-equipped notebook from Sony
Sony presented the PCG-GRX91G/P notebook featuring DVD-RW drive to appear in retail in the beginning of October. The system bases on 2 GHz Mobile Pentium 4-M and has 60 GB HDD. Other specifications are close to PCG-GRX81G/P: 16" 1600И1200 (UXGA) d
Fold-a-notebook by Xentex
Xentex announced an original folding Flip Pad Voyager notebook. To get the idea just follow the pictures. So, that´s folded Flip Pad Voyager below: It evolves further being "deployed": At last, here´s it ready for action: Bri
Ноутбук Evo Notebook N115 на 1,2 ГГц Mobile Duron
Семейство ноутбуков Evo Notebook N115 форм-фактора А4 от Compaq, ныне входящей в Hewlett-Packard, сегодня пополнилось новой моделью на процессоре Mobile Duron с тактовой частотой 1,2 ГГц. Новый Evo Notebook N115 выполнен на чипсете VIA ProSavage KN133
A4 ноутбук Evo Notebook N110 от Compaq
О выпуске ноутбука Evo Notebook N110 форм-фактора А4 объявила Compaq. Evo Notebook N110 выполнен на базе 1 ГГц процессора Celeron или 1 ГГц процессора Pentium III, оборудован 14,1-дюймовой TFT матрицей (1024 х 768), 128 Мб памяти, 20 Гб винчестером, 24х C
EVO Notebook N150 от Compaq
Compaq приступила к продажам ноутбука EVO Notebook N150 формата A4 по цене 149800 иен ($1220).Модель выполнена на 14,1-дюймовой TFT матрице (1024 х 768), 700 МГц процессоре Mobile Celeron, содержит 64 Мб памяти (до 320 Мб), 10 Гб винчестер и 24х скорост