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Monday 23 January 2012

The Very Flexible Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga

Lenovo are introducing a new concept to the world of ultrabooks, it is called the IdeaPad Yoga for good reason, because this is a laptop that can get into all sorts of different positions, from standard laptop to tablet and a few in between too.

It is sort of similar to IdeaPad U300s and it also comes with that nice leather palm rest from the IdeaPad U260. It also offers the user a comfortable to use chiclet keyboard that disappointingly is not back lit and there is large useful ClickPad.

The IdeaPad Yoga is not going to be available until the later part of the year, so the specs that we currently know could change but from what we do know this is a very interesting idea that tackles a couple of important markets at the same time.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga has a thirteen inch edge to edge glass display with a 1,600 x 900 of pixel native resolution, it also uses a ten point capacitive touch input and it would not be complete without a built in web camera too.

It is powered by the Intel Ivy Bridge Core i-series processors, which means that it probably starts with the i3 and buyer wanting the faster i5 and i7 processor will have to pay extra. It has a memory of up to 8 GB of RAM and there is a massive 256 GB of solid state drive (SSD) storage.

Clearly this has been designed to work with Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system, so that means that it will only be available at the time of the launch of Microsoft operating system, which should be in around six months time.

According to Lenovo, this laptop tablet device should be offering up to hours of battery life, but how that works in the real world is anyone’s guess. This is basically an ultrabook convertible tablet, which means that it should be thin and light, and at around 17 mm (.6 inches) thick and weighing in at around three pounds, it is that!

When the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga eventually does hit the retail outlets, it is expected to be priced at around $1,200.

Source [Geek]

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HP Shows off the Envy 14 Spectre

HP Shows off the Envy 14 Spectre:

HP have made a serious attempt to crack the ultrabook market with their latest addition to their range the Envy 14 Spectre, it offers plenty of features and a whole range options for the buyer to choose from, making this a very interesting laptop indeed. There are so many features to talk about that we had better just go straight into what the Envy 14 Spectre has to offer.

The HP Envy comes with a nice 14 inch diagonal high definition+ Radiance LED back lit display that fits into a 13.3 inch body and it even manages to fit an HP TrueVision HD web camera (Skype HD capable). Press the on the button and the Intel Rapid Start Technology springs into action, with a choice of either the Intel Core i5 or the i7 ULV Processors and the graphics are provided through the Intel HD graphics cards, the envy also supports the performance-tuned software image for faster boot and wake up times.

Because this is a slim machine HP have opted for a solid state drive (SSD), the buyer gets to choose from the 128 GB or 256 GB mSATA and the memory comes in either a 4 GB or 8 GB of DDR3 RAM. Just as important to any other feature is networking, this machine uses the Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 + Bluetooth (2×2 Wi-Fi). As expected, this Envy has some serious sounds too, with the Beats Audio system high performance speakers and subwoofer system.

Connectivity is essential these days so the Envy has a Mini DisplayPort, a superfast USB 3.0 port and a microphone-in, headphone stereo-out jack combo. Other features in the HP Radiance back lit keyboard that gradually lights up every row and a Multi-touch enabled HP Imagepad for precise interaction. HP claims that the Envy has a long lasting battery offering up to 9 hours of use. Size wise the Envy is 12.88 inches (W) x 8.7 inches (D) x 0.79 inches (H) and it is said to weigh in at less than four pounds, depending on set up.

The HP Envy 14 Spectre is due to hit the stores next month and will have a starting price of around $1,400!

Source [Coolest Gadgets]

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Dell shows off the XPS 13

Dell shows off the XPS 13:

Dell has launched its first ultrabook; they have named it the XPS 13, not to be confused with the XPS Studio 13, which is different. However, this new step into the world of the ultrabook is a clever move for Dell considering that they recently announced the discontinuation of the Dell Mini range netbooks.

This ultrabook is smooth and makes use of the case size to install a thirteen inch display into a small space leaving a bezel around the outside. The base unit is priced at around $999, but as Dell offer, a menu of options and upgrades this starting price can easily climb very rapidly.

This new thin and light laptop from Dell will have a thirteen inch display using a borderless design allowing for a smaller screen bezel and edge-to-edge Corning Gorilla Glass. It will be powered by the Intel Core i3 processor but can be upgraded to either a Core i5 and Core i7 processor, while the graphics come from the Intel HD 3000 graphics card.

Dell have gone for 4 GB of DDR3 RAM memory and a light and slim 128 GB solid state disk (SSD) with an option to upgrade to the larger 256 GB solid state drive (SSD). Included is the useful Intel Rapid Start technology and Smart Connect technology with 802.11n Wi-Fi and the handy Bluetooth 3.0 installed for connecting to local devices.

Other cool features of the XPS 13 are the back lit keyboard, a glass touchpad and a smart looking carbon fibre finish. Connectivity employs a superfast USB 3.0 port, a standard USB 2.0 port and there is a mini DisplayPort too. According to Dell the 47 Whr battery should be good for up to eight hours of use, but that would depend on how they define use. Finally, this laptop measures 12.4 inches x 8.1 inches x 0.71 to 0.24 inches and weighs in at just under three pounds.

This cool new XPS 13 ultrabook from Dell will be going on sale at some point in February and will have a starting price of around $1,000.

Source [Good Gear Guide]

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Lenovo Launches The IdeaPad S200 and S206

Lenovo Launches The IdeaPad S200 and S206:

Lenovo have come out with a whole range of computers including a pair of netbooks, the IdeaPad S200 and S206. However, they are not expected to be going on sale until June, which is a bit strange and something of a disappointment for buyers will be the four hour battery life and the choice of processors.

This takes us nicely to main differences between the two netbooks, which is that the IdeaPad S200 is powered by an Intel Atom N2800 Cedar Trail dual core processor and the IdeaPad S206 uses the AMD C60 dual core processor.

Both versions of the netbook feature the following specifications; such as the 11.6 inch LED back lit display with a built in 0.3 mega pixel web camera.

There is a useable 2 GB of RAM and a 500 GB hard disk drive (HDD) with speeds up to 7,200 RPM, although the Intel powered version can choose 32 GB of solid state drive (SSD) of storage. Connectivity is covered by the USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, HDMI output, and a SD, MMC card reader. While networking is provided by the 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0 connection.

These netbooks come with a disappointing two cell battery that offers only enough power for up to four hours. Size wise these are 0.81 inch thick and they weigh in at manageable 1.3 Kg. finally there is a choice of colour from; Cotton-candy Pink, Crimson Red, Electric Blue, Graphite Grey and Pearl White.

According to Peter Hortensius, who is the senior vice president, for Product Group at Lenovo, he said in the company press release;

“Our new lineup of consumer laptops and desktops for 2012 reflects our commitment to deliver bold products that set the standard for innovation and style in consumer technology,”

“But as technically innovative as these products are, we are more than ever focused on fun. With improved sound and entertainment capabilities on the inside and unexpected candy-colors on the outside, we believe that these new consumer devices will help deliver the complete computing experience that individual customers are seeking.”

These all new IdeaPad S Series laptops will be available from around June this year and prices will start from $350.

Source [Engadget]

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PC Koubou launches the Lesance BTO CLG667 TYPE-GXR

PC Koubou launches the Lesance BTO CLG667 TYPE-GXR:

PC Koubou may not be one of the most famous laptop brands in the global arena, but at home in Japan this is brand to be seen with, their laptops and PC’s are legendary with the Japanese gamer market and now the company is about to unleash the Lesance BTO CLG667 TYPE-GXR 15.6 inch laptop!

The Lesance BTO CLG667 TYPE-GXR laptop has all of the pedigree of a serious contender. However, that would mean nothing if at the hands of a gamer the machine failed to perform, well at the moment the Lesance BTO CLG667 TYPE-GXR is only available in Japan and so we are only able to go on the features and specifications provided by the company on their web pages.

At first glance, this would appear to have all of the bases covered, so with the limited amount of data available we shall try to piece this together by taking a closer look at the features available on the basic machine.

The Lesance BTO CLG667 TYPE-GXR enters the 15.6 inch sector offering a full high definition display with a 1920 x 1080 of pixel resolution and it has a handy built in web camera too. It is going to be powered by a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7-2760QM processor, supported by the Intel HM65 chipset and with graphics coming from the Nvidia GeForce GT 630M 1 GB graphics card.

When it comes to memory PC Koubou offer a nice sized 8 GB of DDR3 RAM and to cut back on weight and thickness, they dumped the hard disk drive (HHD) and opted for the slim and light 120 GB solid state drive (SSD). Clearly, this will machine will features a BD-ROM/DVD Super Multi Drive and it will be running on the Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 bit (SP1) operating system.

Currently the Lesance BTO CLG667 TYPE-GXR is on sale in Japan with a starting price of around $1,500, normally when a laptop becomes available in the US the price is less, let us hope so!

Source [IT Lounge]

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