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Dell Latitude 2100 Back-To-School Laptop
Nope, that's not a bag, that's Dell Latitude 2100 -- a business laptop by name, designed for back-to-school kids (check out the rugged case and shoulder strap!).Base price is $369 (well within netbook price territory), which can be jacked up wit...
MSI GX723 Gaming Notebook Big on Graphics
MIS has just announced its newest gaming desktop replacement - the GX723. This 17" monster runs on Core 2 Duo processor featuring Turbo-Mode for effective overclocking, 4GB of RAM and a whopping 512MB GeForce GT 130M graphics! That's right: 512MB! H...
Dell Inspiron 15 Runs on Celeron
Kudos to Dell for releasing a full blown notebook with netbook price. For just $399, you already get stripped down Dell Inspiron 15 running on 2.16ghz Celeron processor, 2GB of RAM, 160 GB disk space, Intel GMA X4500, Wifi, LAN and 15.6" glossy wid...
Microsoft Lays Low in New Laptop Hunter TVC
Oddly enough, Microsoft decided to lay low on its Apple-bashing offensive in the latest serving of the Laptop Hunter TVC series. This one features Lauren an in-coming Law student looking for laptop that's portable with enough speed and battery life ...
EU Slaps Intel with $1.45 Billion Antitrust Fine
"Intel has harmed millions of European consumers by deliberately acting to keep competitors out of the market for computer chips for many years. Such a serious and sustained violation of the EU's antitrust rules cannot be tolerated." EU Competition...
Lenovo Y550 Laptop Out!
Here's another cool option for those who are currently looking for a good laptop to buy: The Lenovo Y550 Hmm, looks a lot like Lenovo Y650 Obviously not a netbook, this machine runs on a 2GHz Core 2 Duo T4200 processor and 2GB of DDR3 memory. Othe...
Microsoft Laptop Hunter TVC Version 4
It appears that Microsoft has decided to lay-low on Apple bashing with version 4 of the Laptop Hunter TVC. No sweeping statements, no harsh phrases. The storyline? Filmmaker Shelia, with a $2,000 budget, goes out to buy a laptop, asks the sale...
HP Probook s-Series Aesthetics Video
Here's the aesthetics video of the new HP Probook s-Series Line courtesy of Xavier Lanier of Notebook.com: Check out the chicklet style keys. Looks hot, really. Check out specs and price of HP Probook s-Series HERE. Enter your email add...
HP ProBook s-Series Laptops for Business Users
For those who are missing the defunct NX-series, it is heartening to know that Hewlett Packard Personal Systems is still mindful of the business user. Presenting the ProBook s-series; The Probook s-Series is designed to be HP's new affordable ...
Samsung N110 and N120 Netbooks Confirmed
Samsung has just confirmed the addition of 2 new netbooks in its line-up; The Samsung N110 and N120. N110 and N120, respectively. Both netbooks will sport a 10" widescreen. In fast, their specs are also very similar save for two things; One, N120 ha...
Asus P30A - Business Laptop Announced
Great news for business users who are looking for an ultra-portable laptop with high security features: Asus' new business laptop will feature Intel's Anti-Theft Technology: Watch IATT demo video HERE. Ultra-Thin, 3-pounder, Asus P30A will ...
MSI Wind U100 PLUS Announced
MSI has just announced the update to its successful Wind U100 netbook line, the aptly-named MSI Wind U100 PLUS. How subtle, right? :) PLUS comes in new colors - “Rose Champagne” and “Metallic Blue” - but the original three colors are still ...
Toshiba Dynabook UX Netbook Wows
Remember the rather dowdy NB100 -- Toshiba's first attempt at netbook? I know! WTF were they thinking?! Well, it looks like Toshiba finally got its act together and released a netbook that can sit beside its competition and not feel a bit shy. P...
Apple Looking for Netbook Manufacturer ?
Looks like the Apple Netbook idea is slowly inching its way into reality. Commercial Times, a Chinese-language publication, is citing sources within the PC supply industry saying that Foxconn Electronics or Hon Hai Precision Industry "is in the runn...
Proper Laptop Battery Care to Extend Battery Life
Jem Pengson from Parañaque City sent us this request via email last night: "Dear TechPinas, I've just bought a laptop! And as its new doting mom, I'm now worried about its future. I know that the battery is one of the first things to go kaput in a ...
Apple Slams Microsoft Laptop Hunter Ads
"PC makers in the Windows camp have done everything possible to make their products progressively worse by cutting corners to save pennies per unit and boost sales volume. There's good reason Apple is seeing healthy profits while grabbing market sha...
Dell Vostro A90 Gets Intel Atom Processor !
First, Dell Inspiron Mini 11 - a supposed Netbook - got a non-Atom Intel Utra-Low Voltage Processor and now Dell Vostro A90 - a supposed Notebook - got an Atom processor! Check this guy out: Even its price is within the netbook category: $349 ! Wit...
Acer Aspire 3935G and 8935G Announced
Acer has just announced 2 Aspire laptops - The Aspire 3935G and 8935G. Thin 8935G will start shipping today for only $900. And with that amount you get these specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T7350, 3GB of memory, Intel's integrated graphics. 13.3-inch L...
Dell Inspiron Mini 11 Set for Summer Release
There's Dell Inspiron 9, 10 and 12. Why not an 11? Well, here something for the number and series conscious: It is rumored that Dell has already set the release of Inspiron Mini 11 (nicknamed Mini 1110 Argos) this summer 2009 or maybe around August...
Thinkpad Open-Close Stress Test Video
Limited Edition Thinkpad Z61t -- Check out the metal hinges! Every laptop owner should know that the most vulnerable part in the notebook form is the hinge. Connecting the body to the lcd, the hinge is the part that undergoes the most stress in a lap...
MSI U115 Hybrid SSD Specs and Battery Benchmarks
Engadget has just confirmed that MSI Wind U115 with Hybrid SSD leads the netbook pack in terms of battery life: Not surprisingly, the netbooks equipped with six-cell batteries came out well ahead of their less well off counterparts, with the ...
Acer Aspire Timeline Laptop Series Announced
Responding to the demand of the current thin-and-light notebook craze, Acer has just unveiled its new Aspire Timeline set. Acer Aspire Timeline comes in 13.3, 14.1 and 15.6-inch LED-backlit 16:9 screens in a one-inch thick case. All will run ...
Toshiba Satellite Pro S300-EZ2521 Announced
Toshiba has just announced its newest consumer notebook, the Toshiba Satellite Pro S300-EZ2521. The corporate boxy laptop features a 15.4-inch WXGA resolution panel and runs on a 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo processor and 3GB of DDR2 RAM. Other specs include ...
HP Pavilion dv2 Review Video
As promised, here is the review video of HP Pavilion dv2 courtesy of CNET. HP Pavilion dv2 is the first laptop to run on the low-powered AMD Neo processor. Read about AMD Neo benchmarks HERE. TechPinas has, likewise, published the specs of th...
MSI X-Slim vs. Macbook Air Video
Just to give you a clearer idea just how identical they look like -- Here's a video showing the MSI X-Slim vis-a-vis the Macbook Air [MSI X-Slim photo via LaptopGram] Enter your email address to subscribe to TechPinas: For Reviews of...
Asus F50SV-X1 Laptop Out Now!
Asus has just released its new 16" consumer laptop, the F50SV-X1. Here are the specs: 2GHz Core 2 Duo T6400, 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a Super-Multi DVD drive, NVIDIA's GeForce GT 120M (1GB) 16" 1,366 x 768 resolution. WiFi, Win...
ASUS eeePC 1004DN with DVD Burner Pops Official
Seriously -- When does a netbook cease to be one? We've seen netbooks that break the supposed 8.9" screen limit -- even one that boasts of a 12" screen. Currently, there are netbooks that run on dual core processors and now, there's finally one...
Samsung N310 Announced
Samsung has just announced a new netbook. Clad in a curvy case, 10.1" Samsung N310 will run on a yet-to-be-specified Intel Atom processor and 1 Gig of RAM. Other specs include 160GB hard-drive, 1.3 Megapixel webcam, Wifi, Bluetooth, 3 USB 2.0 ports,...
Thinkpad Freefall Test
The Ultrathin Lenovo Thinkpad X300 photo via Notebook.com Ever wondered why many tech enthusiasts consider Thinkpads as the best laptops made by Man? Well, some attribute it to the Thinkpad's legendary tactile keyboard, others to its executive, p...
New Software Punishes Laptop Thieves
Bad news for computer kleptos. (photo via Slashdot) Front Door Software Corporation has just released a software, aptly named Retriever, that could detect the location of laptops gone astray and even talk to laptop thieves. How does it work? Quoti...
