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Toshiba dynabook Satellite WXW Gaming Laptop

It is 17 inch laptop with a WSXGA+ resolution (1680×1050), 4GB of RAM, two 160GB HDD in RAID, a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo T7700 and two powerful GeForce 8600M GT in SLI. Sadly, this desktop replacement only offers 1.1 hour of battery life. The Dynabook Satellite WXW/79DW retails for $2,800.
[Source:techfresh]

Dell rolls out Precision M2300 laptop

That 14-inch display is of the WXGA+ variety (or 1440 x 900), which gets complemented by some pretty decent specs across the board, including a choice of four Core 2 Duo processors between 2.0 and 2.6GHz, up to 4GB of RAM, a max 200GB hard drive, and NVIDIA Quadro FX 360M graphics. Those looking to join the SSD crowd can also opt for a speedy 32GB drive, although you’ll have to pay a hefty $550+ premium for that pleasure. On the other hand, those slightly less demanding can snag one with the base configuration right now for $1,439.
[Source:engadget]

How would you change Asus’ Eee PC?

Regardless, just about everyone who managed to get ahold of Asus’ little darling came away impressed, if not thoroughly pleased, with how much functionality was stuffed into a sub-$400, two-pound ultraportable. Of course, critics were not hesitant to admit that the bugger wasn’t perfect, and we’ve all ideas that a number of you early adopters out there share similar sentiments. So without further ado, why not give the world a piece of your mind on the matter? How would you meliorate the Eee PC? Make it more functional, more fashionable or just (even) more affordable? Chime on in below with your recommendations for the Eee PC Rev. B — it’s not like we don’t already know it’s coming.
[Source:engadget]

Smudge-free screen in process

“Our new panel employs a principle similar to that used on non-stick frying pans. Dirt and oil can easily be wiped away,” said Ahn Byung-Chul, development chief for advanced technology.
[Source:2dayblog]

Fujitsu’s LifeBook S6510 gets reviewed

Fujitsu’s LifeBook S6510, which we just caught wind of earlier this month, has made its way over to Notebook Review not a moment too soon, and the kind folks over there have put the machine through its paces in order to give you the skinny. As expected, reviewers marveled at the thinness of the 14.1-inch lappie, and even with the optical drive loaded in, they were delighted to find that it only weighed four pounds. Additionally, it was stated that the S6510 was surprisingly rigid, and while the LCD didn’t exactly live up to the standards Fujitsu has set for itself, it was far from abysmal. Furthermore, the unit performed admirably in a plethora of tests, the keyboard was a joy to use and the battery life was right on par. Notably, the unit did emit quite a bit of heat, but all in all, this LifeBook should certainly fit the bill if you’re looking for a business laptop that won’t add any undue strain on your back.
[Source:engadget]

Windows Longhorn inspired PC design concepts for Microsoft

Put your eyes on Microsoft’s Oxygen, Zinc, Carbon and Argon designs inspired by Longhorn concept utilizing the gallery below. I bet the pics will lure you into having one for your desktop.
[Source:gizmowatch]

Matias iRizer will lift your laptop up by USD 40

All it does is places laptop’s screen at higher level in order to make it more comfortable ergonomically to use it on your desk with external keyboard. We all know how tiresome it gets when you have to type on laptop for hours, that neck strain and killing wrist pains are just unbearable.

It’s not that this iRizer is must have for regular laptop users, but it is an option for those with extra money. It’s not-so-smartly priced at USD 40.

Matias is also going to offer MiniRizer which is an iPod thing (not again). As if there was need for another not-so-useful-but-cool accessory for iPod.

Dell XPS M1730 WoW Edition

Dell has collaborated with Blizzard to release the XPS M1730 World of Warcraft (WoW) Edition gaming notebook. It will be released to all US customers from December 11th, 2007. The desktop replacement features custom WoW artwork inside and out along with exclusive rare bonus items and a WoW backpack that is filled with game-themed extras. The notebook will be made available for purchase by those who have pre-registered for early access during the “It Begins” quest and retails for a hefty $4,499.
[Source:techfresh]

LG Xnote P300 13.3 Inch LED-backlight Laptop

The LG XNOTE P300 is a 13.3 inch laptop that is powered by a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo CPU T7500 with 2GB of RAM, a LED-backlight LCD screen(1280×800), a 256MB GeForce 8600M video card, a 1.3MP camera, WWAN, and HDMI port. Weighing 1.6Kg, this desktop replacement retails for $2800. The girl dressed in an orange dress is not included.

[Source:engadgetmobile]

How would you change the OLPC XO?

Don’t adjust your screens folks, as this actually isn’t a year-end case of déjà vu. Rather, we’re looking to give you an(other) imaginary shot at tweaking the OLPC XO now that it has moved beyond the initiative phase and been productized for the general consumer. In case you’ve been parked squarely under a rock for the last few months, you should know that the XO’s journey through production has been quite a lengthy one, and while a few countries have made substantial bulk purchases to inject these machines into their respective school systems, we’re interested in seeing how the average joe / jane located in a developed nation sees things.

Needless to say, One Laptop Per Child’s “Give One, Get One” program has been quite the success, and by now, we’re confident that some of you have already received your own. ‘Course, we’re sure there’s at least a few of you that chose this over that other low-cost laptop (and many that chose it over this), and we’re curious to know how you’d improve the newly commercialized XO now that it actually has a rival. Yeah, we too would love an even skimpier price tag, but beyond that, what hardware / software changes would you like to see on the next version? Could you stand to have a few more megabytes of RAM? Still yearning for dual-boot capability out of the box? How’s about a design scheme that doesn’t involve opaque white and bright green? As stated, we’re well aware that these things weren’t designed with LAN partiers in mind, but now that NickNeg is offering ‘em up to these very citizens — not to mention every other type of user in North America — why not toss out a few suggestions for making it more suitable for you?
[Source:engadget]