Archive for the ‘Laptops’ Category

Synaptics has released a new driver update for its trackpad hardware (which can be found on a majority of laptops sold today) that enables multitouch gestures without the need for additional hardware.
The updated driver (which is provided by HP as a separate update for its laptops, but will function on laptops with Synaptics touchpad hardware) [...]

Amazon has quietly launched its Kindle Reader desktop application for Mac OS X, without so much as any advance notice or a press release. This follows last month’s launch of the reader application for RIM’s BlackBerry lineup.
The desktop Kindle Reader application allows users to purchase books from Amazon as well as easing sync between [...]

Dell.com is offering 15% off any Dell Outlet Inspiron Laptop or Desktop with Coupon Code: 6WWZ2FL5JX8JV1. We took a peak of whats available at the Dell Outlet for the Dell Inspiron Product Line and we were rather impress with the selection and price points a lot of the Dell’s were priced at.

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The first details on the first Dell Mini 10 with built-in T-Mobile 3G support have surfaced.
The carrier will begin to offer a version of the Dell Mini 10v with built-in T-Mobile webConnect support via embedded modem beginning on March 24th, the same day as the HTC HD2 launch for $199.99 after new agreement and [...]

TigerDirect.com has the speedy and feature packed Sony VAIO VGN-FW590F3B Notebook PC on sale for $899.99 with Free Shipping. This VAIO has everything you need to be a multimedia powerhouse and price point the is one of the lowest out there for multimedia laptop. This Sony VAIO features:

Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 [...]

Adobe has released a new beta version of its Flash 10.1 beta that now allows owners of netbooks with the Intel GMA 500 and Broadcom Crystal HD Accelerator graphics chipsets to view streaming video sites in high definition without issue.
The one caveat is that updated drivers for the respective chipsets should be installed before attempting [...]

Following up, Lenovo has also announced an update to the X200 thin and light notebook with the X201. The notebook features a trackpad along with the trademark Trackpoint nub and adds a 2-megapixel camera with improved low light performance.
Boot time has also been improved as it now boots up in 20 seconds and shuts [...]

Lenovo has updated its high-end W700ds dual-display notebook with more powerful graphics and processing hardware.
The laptop will now feature more powerful processor options, including Intel’s Core i7-920 Extreme processor, a 17-inch WUXGA primary display, and Nvidia Quadro FX 3800M graphics.
The W701ds can ship with up to 16GB of DDR3 memory, 500GB HD storage, and all [...]

Apple has begun a hard drive recall with MacBook models produced between 2006-2007 being affected by hard drive failure. The models affected include the white or black MacBook purchased between 2006 and 2007, with the 1.83GHz, 2.13Ghz, or 2.16GHz processor and 60GB, 80GB, 100GB, 120GB or 160GB hard drives.
The recall does require proof that [...]

Acer has officially announced the forthcoming launch of its latest Aspire One model with Intel’s newest Atom processor line (Pine Trail) and Nvidia’s new ION 2 integrated graphics solution based on the Optimus dynamic graphics switching technology.
The Aspire One 532G will launch in March with the ION 2 graphics solution. Speculation abounds that the yet [...]