The Spinpoint MT2 is Samsung’s triple-platter hard disk that has up to a terabyte of storage in a 2.5″ form for laptops and notebooks. More »

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Slowly but surely, solid-state-drives are making their entrance into mainstream acceptance. For sometime, higher-end laptops from Apple, Sony, HP, etc. have offered optional SSD hard disks as replacements for mechanical drives, which, due to moving parts, are significantly slower than solid-state storage for random and sequential reading (as well as random writing) speed. More consumers are taking notice of SSD because their benefits are readily apparent: much faster operating system and application boot up times and quicker general response from computers. Unfortunately, the biggest hurdle of SSD (in addition to first generation drives that had terrible Jmicron controllers) has remained its small capacity and high price. While drives are becoming more affordable and bigger, 60-64Gb disks are still in the $150+ range. People like myself have waited for the ideal solution, and with Corsair’s budget Nova series, I think that I have found it. More »

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Long has been the wait for the hybrid 10.1″ Pixel Qi LCD that can transform itself from a conventional color display into an extraordinarily energy efficient (”80% less power”) e-ink mode like on e-readers for viewing text in extremely bright environments. More »

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Here is a wicked mod that combines old Apple with new: take a G3 Clamshell iBook from a decade ago and toss in an iPad along with a dock extender cable and a wired aluminum keyboard, and you get an A4 Clamshell iPad. More »

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Alienware’s M11x is the most powerful ultra-portable gaming laptop there is. It is almost shocking what Alienware has packed into the 11-inch screen notebook: an Intel Core i7-640UM processor and a 1Gb GeForce GT 335M with NVIDIA Optimus technology. Add on some optional upgrades, and the $949 starting price balloons to $2,572.99. More »

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Lenovo has seen the light. Acknowledging the strengths of Google’s open source Android OS, Lenovo is delaying the launches of its Skylight smartbook and U1 Hybrid laptop/tablet, replacing the custom Linux operating systems with (hopefully) Android 2.2 FroYo. More »

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Intel (silly, leave graphics to the big boys) is abandoning its “Larrabee” GPU and will channel its efforts into furthering the mediocre integrated graphics on its chipsets, but NVIDIA wants to put Fermi in a laptop by June. OEM laptop manufacturer Clevo is the first to receive the GeForce GTX 480M, which comes with up to 2Gb of GDDR5 256-bit memory. More »

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The Sony VAIO E Series notebooks are now available for pre-order at SonyStyle.com. This new line of mid-priced notebooks combines the sleek Sony design with the ever enticing option of color customization. More »

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From Htcyou: HTCYou is a website for you, whether you’re a big HTC fan or you’re just plain curious about the HTC world. We believe that the Google Android operating system will set standards for smartphones and will revolutionize the way that people communicate, play and organize their lives. This belief fuels HTCYou’s existence and is our reason for reaching out to you. Just as you’d use your phone to connect to friends, HTCYou is your means of connecting with people who are just like you. More »

Nowadays, it seems like more and more people are beginning to step away from their desktops and venture into the world of laptops. People are beginning to realize that technology can truly be “on the go” and are taking advantage of the portability that some of these devices can offer them. One such device, recently revealed by Sony at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, is the Sony VAIO W series notebook. More »

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It is pretty common knowledge that brand name computers all use parts (motherboards by Asus, hard drives by Toshiba, RAM by HNIX, etc.) not made by the company whose name is inscribed on the casing, but few people realize that all major laptops originate out of several major factories. Taiwanese companies Quanta and Compal make up more than half of all notebooks sold worldwide. Quanta Computer Inc. is the second largest manufacturer and has a client list that includes Apple, Acer, HP, Lenovo, Dell, and more. Compal Electronics Corp. surged ahead of its rival this year, reporting sales records, and also supplies wares to many of Quanta’s patrons. More »

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According to core77’s case study of laptop/netbook use positions, a majority of them spell out pain in your future with a capital ‘P.’ The image pictured with red spots illustrates all the positions where pain is likely to form as a result of RSI, or repetitive strain injury. In short, RSI is basically pain that comes from you being in the same position for long periods of time. More »

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As many of you are probably aware, HP released its new line of Envy notebooks this month. I have to admit, the specs are really enticing: Core i7 processor, ATI Mobility Radeon 4830 graphics, long-lasting battery and Beats by Dr. Dre audio. Why don’t I like it then?

You see, when I think of a MacBook, I think of elegant design. When I think of a ThinkPad, I think of a sturdy, business oriented machine that will fit well into a work environment. When I think of an Alienware, I think of a flashy, mean looking gaming machine. Each strong brand has a distinct brand identity. When I see a Lamborghini from the distance, I don’t mistake it for a Volvo. More »

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MainGear Computers are known for building high performance computers for PC gamers. Well, now they are coming out with the fastest and most powerful gaming computer in the world. The ManiGear eX-L 18 has dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M graphics processing units and with NVIDIA SLI which drastically improve the 3D graphics of your computer and display movies in 1080p HD. More »

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With consumers not being able to tell the difference between a netbook and notebook, HP is hoping to solve that problem with their new HP Mini 5101. The HP 5101 offers a netbook form factor with notebook like features. More »

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