Tag archive: notebook

Technology giant Hewlett-Packard has reached a settlement (PDF) with the Consumer Product Safety Commission that has the company paying a civil penalty of $425,000 for failing to notify the CPSC over reported problems with lithium-ion batteries in some of the company's notebook computers. The recalled lithium-ion battery packs could overheat, posing a risk of burning or fire. At least two of the incidents where the batteries malfunctioned… Read More

Although it hasn't exactly been a secret, Taiwan's Acer has officially unveiled its super-slim Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook, the first in the company's series of Ultrabook systems. Like any good Ultrabook, the sleek Aspire S3 puts an emphasis on portability and performance: it packs a second-generation Intel Core i5 processor, measures barely over half an inch thick, and weighs under three pounds. And the Aspire S3 is also… Read More

For a company looking to get out of the PC business, HP has certainly been busy releasing new PCS—and the latest is the HP Pavilion dm1, which the company is touting as the “ultimate ultraportable PC.” The dm1 is intended to offer a top-flight Windows 7 experience coupled with easy portability, long battery life, and lap-saving low-heat performance. The dm1′s case is also HP's first to feature soft-touch imprint… Read More

Billing it as the “world's first true gaming laptop”—a claim some might refute—boutique PC maker Razer has taken the wraps off the Razer Blade, sporting a fast second-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce graphics, a high-res 17-inch display, and a full aluminum chassis that lends the rig surprising portability—especially compared to most gaming notebooks on the market. Many high-performance notebooks come in over… Read More

Acer may be projecting the fad of tablet computing is already fading away—good luck with that—but the company is eager to prove that traditional computing platforms still have a lot to offer. Case and point: the new TravelMate Timeline 8481T, which aims distinctly at the corporate and business travel set with a mix of power, portability, and (surprisingly) screen resolution. The 8481T's claim to fame is that it packs a 1,366… Read More

We've heard rumblings that the MacBook Air is where Apple is taking its lineup of Macs. Today's rumor seems to verify this. Macatakara.jp claims that Apple is preparing to unveil a new line of MacBooks that are different from anything currently on the market. They are so different that they may get a new name or brand identity all together. Unfortunately, the rumor is extremely vague on details, but does note that the new Macs may… Read More

Notebook computers definitely have advantages over their desktop brethren when it comes to portability, but oftentimes that portability comes with a commensurate sacrifice of screen real estate. Lenovo is looking to ease that pain with its new ThinkVision LT1421 monitor, a USB 14-inch widescreen mobile monitor that's designed to go almost anywhere notebook computers can go. Lenovo is aiming the display at businessfolk and professionals… Read More

Toshiba is upping the ante in entertainment notebooks, announcing its new Qosmio F755 3D notebook sports auto-stereoscopic display technology that enables users to experience 3D content without those awkward, bulky 3D glasses. Moreover, users will be able to display 3D and 2D content at the same time on the same display. “The Qosmio F755 3D laptop is not just a breakthrough in mobile entertainment, but a great example of… Read More

Google’s Chromebooks are here and making quite the impression – for better or for worse. Reviews have been varied, and we personally found the Samsung Series 5 to be lacking, but regardless of any negative feedback, Chromebooks are getting some attention and Google is reportedly pleased with their launch. “We've been very pleased with the response to the Chromebooks subscription model since we launched,” a Google spokesperson… Read More

Computer maker Acer has been pumping out the new systems lately, with new desktops and TimelineX notebooks debuting in just the last week. Now Acer is looking to prove it can cater to the high end of the notebook market too, announcing the latest members of its Aspire Ethos notebook line will be available this week in the U.S. and Canada. The systems sport either a 15.6- or 18.4-inch display, Intel Core i7 processors, and a removable touchpad… Read More

Google is taking a different approach to selling laptops. The company announced earlier this month it would release its cloud-based notebooks via subscription plans, and now Google will begin exclusive initial sales of its Chromebooks on Gilt. The Samsung Chromebooks will be available June 15 but Google is allowing some of its “biggest enthusiasts” to an invitation-only sale on Gilt beginning today, and running through June 3 at 6am PST. We were… Read More

At the Computex trade show in Taiwan, chipmaking giant Intel took the wraps off its plans for a new class of consumer notebook computer dubbed the Ultrabook (PDF). Ultrabooks will be distinct from mainstream notebook primarily by their design: they'll be less than 20mm (0.8 inches) thick, feature USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt connectivity, and sport some “tablet-like” features. But, perhaps most importantly, Intel envisions… Read More

Computer maker Dell may have discontinued its line of Adamo notebooks, but that doesn't mean the company has given up on producing super-slim computers that pack a punch. Today the company officially unveiled the Dell XPS 15z, packing second-generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors and Nvidia discrete graphics and an optional 1080p display in a package that measures less than one inch thick. They're not as thin as the Adamos, but… Read More

LG Electronics announced today a new line of “Blade” series notebooks, which boast an ultra-thin profile. The company says the two new laptops in the line will be available for purchase later this month. Making up the line are the P430 and P530 models. The P430 offers a 14-inch LCD screen that measures 4.3mm thick, while the P530 has a 15.60-inch display with a slightly larger 4.7mm thickness. LG boasts that the notebooks'… Read More

Last month we heard that Google was all out of Cr-48 models for beta testing, but that “partner devices” would be available later this year. And if Neowin’s “reliable source” is correct, Google will indeed begin selling its notebook in late June or early July. But of course, it won’t be a cake walk to get your hands on the elusive Cr-48. According to the insider, Google is planning on implementing “an unconventional form of distribution to… Read More