Tag: notebook
Apple may use flash memory for 'subnotebooks'
An analyst at American Technology Research has claimed that Apple may begin shipping a line of ultra-portable notebook computers that use flash memory in place of a hard drive. These 'subnotebooks' would run a cut down version of Mac OS…
Asustek one of first companies to launch LED backlit notebook computer
Asustek Computer, who make PCs under the Asus brand name, will launch their first notebook computer featuring an LED backlit display screen on March 7 in Taiwan. Most current laptops use CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Tube) technology because it's currently…
CES 2007: Belkin launch first N1 Wireless ExpressCard
Belkin have announced what they claim to be the first wireless card featuring ExpressCard technology, that will give any notebook 802.11n (draft) wi-fi capability. The N1 Wireless ExpressCard connects to the ExpressCard slot, increasingly being found on notebook computers,…
CES 2007: ASUS W5fe
ASUS had one of the better stands at the Unveiled session this afternoon and the W5fe was one of the first things to catch my eye. It is an enhanced version of the already successful W5, optimised for Vista…
PC Guardian issue 3 pack of laptop security locks
We've featured PC Guardian equipment before, and now Avanquest are offering their PC Guardian 3 lock package, promising to provide total 'on-the-go' security for your laptop PC. Each of the three locks – designed for home, car boot, and office/hotel…
Lenovo announce new Thinkpad T60: lightest 15.4 inch widescreen notebook
Lenovo have announced their new Thinkpad T60, a 15.4 inch widescreen notebook that they say is the lightest machine of its size amongst the top five PC vendors, starting at a weight of 2.3kg. It comes with an embedded…
Asus to launch 'gamer friendly' notebook PCs
Asus is about to launch two notebook PCs aimed specifically at gamers. There's a choice of optical highlighting – either green or red – and come with first-person shooter-friendly keyboard markings. The G1 sports a 15.4 inch widescreen with…
Flybook V33i HSDPA tablet computer for comms on the go
The Flybook V33i HSDPA is a pretty versatile communications device that can travel with you and be used as a tablet PC as well as a regular notebook. Though I take a little issue with the hype that it's "as…
Apple packs more power into MacBook Pro with Intel Core 2 Duo processor
Apple have released an updated line of MacBook Pro notebook computers, now sporting the Intel Core 2 Duo processors found in the latest iMacs. There are two sizes to choose from, one with a 15.4-inch screen and the other…
Sony recall its own laptop batteries
I'm surprised it's not happened sooner, but at last Sony have chosen to recall their own batteries from their own notebook computers. Initially it's just for those in China and Japan, so if you're a Vaio or other Sony notebook…
