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HP Mini 5101 netbook: UPDATED

June 29, 2009

HP is set to add a new model to its range of netbooks. The HP Mini 5101 will be a 10.1in laptop that runs off an Intel Atom N280 processor and that comes with Windows Vista as one of the operating system options.

Contrary to details about the Mini 5101 that were originally released by HP last week, the netbook will have an LED backlit screen (rather than an organic light-emitting diode one). It's keyboard will be 95 percent of the size of a standard laptop keyboard.

PC Advisor staff | Read more...


Acer Aspire Timeline 5810T offers 9-hour battery

June 24, 2009

LaptopTwo contrasting notebooks are currently attracting attention, but only one of them marks a landmark in laptop design.

In the interests of topicality, we won't dwell too much on HP's tiny dv2 laptop, which was announced back in January. We'll simply nudge your memory by mentioning that this 12in portable runs the low-power AMD Athlon Neo 64 processor and sits in the nebulous area between dawdling netbook and dashing notebook.

Andrew Harrison | Read more...


Samsung R720 multimedia laptop

June 10, 2009

Samsung has unveiled the R720 - a fully-laden multimedia laptop that offers high-definition graphics, Blu-ray movie playback and an enhanced 3D sound setup.

The 17.3in multimedia laptop has a 16:9 aspect ratio display and is powered by Intel's Centrino 2 processor and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD4650 graphics chip. Blu-Ray entertainment is bolstered with the inclusion of the R720's integrated 4 Watt stereo speakers

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Toshiba Satellite multi-touch laptop range

June 10, 2009

Toshiba has unveiled four new models in its Satellite laptop range, two of which feature a multi-touch control pad.

The control pad is similar to those on Apple's MacBook Pro laptops, and allows users to pinch and swipe the pad to activate commands on the machine.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Never mind the netbooks, here's the smartbook

June 2, 2009

LaptopIf you still think the term 'netbook' is an ungainly piece of vendor-speak, prepare to be nauseated. Support is gathering for the 'smartbook', a term for a laptop crossed with a smartphone.

So what exactly is a smartbook, aside from a term drawn from the the obvious blend of smartphone and netbook?

Eric Lai | Read more...


HP Compaq Mini 110c netbook

May 29, 2009

HP Compaq Mini 100c netbookHP has expanded its range of netbooks with the Compaq Mini 110c, a 10in netbook priced at £279.

The successor to HP's successful Mini 1000 has a 10.1in display and is powered by Intel's Atom processor.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Asus U Series ultraportable laptops

May 28, 2009

Asus U Series ultraportable thumbnail viewAsus has launched a new range of superslim laptops designed to appeal to those with an eye on style as well as portability. The U Series models come in a range of screen sizes from 12.1in to 15.6in.

Some models in the Asus U Series are powered by Intel's CULV (consumer ultra-low voltage) processors and should see batteries lasting up to 12 hours between charges. The U50 and the UX50 will have nVidia GeForce G105M graphics and support full HD 1080p video playback.

Rosemary Hattersley | Read more...


Dell Adamo: a bulldozer in a boutique?

May 26, 2009

LaptopLuxury goods will continue to sell, even in the depths of an economic recession. As they say in the restaurant business, people still need to eat. But we're less familiar with products aimed at the overtly affluent within the PC world.

Dell has taken aim at the richer laptop buyer with its Adamo notebook computer. It's no ordinary machine, with pretensions of desirability well beyond those of a bog-standard laptop. And, as Dell's marketers know, the element of desire is the Adamo's trump card. After all, in terms of specs, it does nothing that a laptop half the price couldn't do just as well.

Andrew Harrison | Read more...


Netbook battery showdown

May 21, 2009

LaptopToday's mini laptops have got some serious stamina. We tested the latest netbooks to see which had the sturdiest battery life.

Just a few months ago, you were lucky to squeeze much more than a couple hours out of netbooks such as the Acer Aspire One and the Lenovo IdeaPad S10. But tiny little netbooks are growing more robust, at least as far as their batteries are concerned. Here's a look at some recent models that can keep you plugging along for nearly a full workday.

James A Martin | Read more...


Hannspree Hannsnote 10in netbook

May 7, 2009

Flatpanel monitor manufacturer Hannspree is hoping to rival Asus' Eee PC by launching its own netbook.

The Hannsnote, which is set to hit UK shelves in June, is a 10in laptop powered by an Intel Atom N270 processor and 1GB of RAM. Available with either a glossy black or white casing, the 1.2Kg laptop comes with a 160GB hard disk drive and runs Windows XP Home Edition.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell

May 6, 2009

Asus has revealed a 'seashell' design that's set to go onsale in the UK later this month. The 10in-screened Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell netbook goes onsale on 15th May and will cost £379 inc VAT. 

Asus says it gave the Eee PC 1008HA the 'Seashell' moniker as its design reflects "the humble seashell", though we can't quite see the connection.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


In pursuit of the perfect portable

April 30, 2009

If you're hunting for a new laptop, you're spoiled for choice. You can plump for a model with two screens, another that runs for 24 hours on a single battery charge, or a bargain machine that costs less than £200. It's easy to see why the versatile laptop has become the format of choice for the majority of computer buyers.

The third quarter of 2008 marked the first time more laptops were sold than desktop PCs worldwide, a milestone described by an analyst from iSuppli as signalling "the start of the age of the notebook". In truth, however, the concept of a battle between desktop PCs and laptops is rapidly becoming outdated as we are faced with an increasing number of alternative hardware formats. Whether you need a device for word processing, accessing the web or sending emails when you're on the move, you no longer need a laptop to do it.

Paul Trotter | Read more...


LoJack for Laptops

April 29, 2009

Absolute Software this week at Infosec launched a product that will be a boon for drunken civil servants and businessmen the length and breadth of our fair green land. LoJack for Laptops.

LoJack comprises software and a service, and will track and reclaim your laptop in the event of theft of loss. The software sits in your PC's BIOS, so short of bricking the blessed thing there's no way a thief can get rid of it. LoJack for Laptops works for both Macs and PCs.

Matt Egan | Read more...


HP ProBook S Series laptop

April 28, 2009

HP has unveiled the ProBook S series of laptops to replace its HP Compaq line.

The laptops will be available with 14in, 15.6in and 17.3in displays and will go onsale immediately. The HP ProBook S-series machines will run wither Windows or Novell's SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Toshiba NB200 netbook

April 23, 2009

Toshiba has expanded its range of netbooks with the NB200, which features Intel's new N280 Atom processor.

The netbook, which is also available with Intel's 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor, has a 10.1in 1,024x600 widescreen display that comes with an LED backlight and features the Intel 945GSE graphics chipset, 160GB hard disk drive and a 3D accelerometer monitoring system that Toshiba claims "detects and protects the HDD from freefalls, shocks and vibrations".

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Is netbook-bashing Apple set to release a netbook?

April 23, 2009

Does Apple's denigration of netbooks set the stage for a new Apple product?

As someone who's fascinated by the idea of Apple doing some sort of small device - not necessarily a netbook, but something bigger than an Apple iPod touch and smaller than an Apple MacBook - I pay close attention to what Apple says about the netbook market.

Jason Snell | Read more...


Asus F70 17.3in multimedia laptop

April 21, 2009

Asus has launched the world's first 17.3in 16:9 laptop. The Asus F70 is capable of handling high-definition content up to 1,080p.

The 17.3in machine features an LED backlight, while Altec Lansing surround sound speakers offer audio to match. The large display combined with surround sound makes it ideal for those that want to watch movies on their PC without loosing any aspect of the cinematic experience.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


How to save money with netbooks

April 14, 2009

Can you use netbooks for business? The answer depends on your specific needs, but there's a good chance you can with current hardware. And more powerful, upcoming hardware is even more likely to work. Here's how to figure out if you can save money with netbooks.

Don't rely on netbooks beyond their light-use design. If you're replacing aging desktop PCs, netbooks will likely run at similar speeds without any perceived upgrade over the old hardware.

Zack Stern | Read more...


HP Pavilion DV2 Athlon Neo laptop

April 7, 2009

HP has unveiled the Pavilion DV2 - the first ultraportable laptop to run on AMD's Athlon Neo processor.

The Athlon Neo is a low-power processor that AMD hopes will compete aggressively with the Intel Atom processor that has proved so successful in netbooks.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


HP's Google Android netbooks could kill Windows

April 1, 2009

HP might have found a way to cut the cost of netbooks even further: use Google's Android operating system with its Mini-Note laptops instead of Microsoft Windows.

Cutting costs is crucial for computer manufacturers and the buying public, which explains the flourishing popularity of netbooks and budget mini laptops. And HP's switch to Google Android could get the price even lower.

Brennon Slattery | Read more...


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