Dell XPS M1730
May 23, 2008
Features and Design
With very few exceptions this M1730 has the nothing but the highest-end parts available, which is why it costs so much. But keep in mind that there are several other configurations available, and even those are customizable depending on your needs.
The CPU
The M1730 sports the latest and greatest Intel mobile processor, which is the Penryn flavor Core 2 Extreme. It succeeds the Merom chips and features a die shrink to 45nm as well as an additional 2MB of L2 cache, bringing the total to 6MB. Since it�s an Extreme processor, Intel has left the multiplier unlocked for easy overclocking. Dell provides the option to crank the CPU up in 200MHz increments from 2.8GHz to 3.4GHz.
Graphics
No gaming notebook would be labeled as such without a powerful graphics system, or two of them. Naturally, the M1730 has two NVIDIA 8800M GTX cards, which are the most powerful portable GPUs available at this time. Each GPU has 96 stream processors and 512MB of memory. Both cards run in SLI, of course. The M1730 also includes an Ageia PhysX physics processor.
Nifty Lights
Dell calls its XPS lighting scheme LightFX, and it�s hard to miss on the...
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Acer laptops preloaded with Ubuntu Linux
May 22, 2008
Linux lovers rejoice!
New Acer laptops preloaded with Ubuntu Linux are now available, tho’ if you are in the USA or Asia, you’d have to shop around as this site only talks about the N.Zealand online shop and it may run out soon. I’ve seen the specs and you’d probably wanna get about 1GB or 2GB of RAM if you still insist on running Windows (duh) on it. Mind you, that will only make the laptop even slower….Yes, I am pro Linux if you get the drift now.
In the meantime, you might also want to check out the Asus Eee laptop that also has Linux and a lower price of $299.99 - $399.99
Specs for this Acer laptops preloaded with Ubuntu Linux :
- Acer Aspire 4315-100508Ci models
- Intel Celeron M 540 1.86GHz Processor,
- 512MB DDR2 RAM,
- 80GB 5400 RPM SATA HDD,
- 14.1″ Widescreen Display,
- DVD+CDRW Combo Drive,
- Intel Media Accelerator X3100 Graphics Card
- Wifi A/B/G
- Running Ubuntu 7.10.
- Price at NZ$699
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GoodSync Version 6.7
May 22, 2008
Siber Systems just launched GoodSync Version 6.7 at CES. This latest version of GoodSync focuses on dependability, flexibility, speed and one-click operations. The product supports file synchronization between computers and/or hard drives via USB cable, local networks and the Web. With the advent of inexpensive, or even free, online storage providers, PC users have exciting new options for storing, accessing and sharing files securely from virtually any location. GoodSync complements this fast-growing trend by making it easy and fast to backup and/or synchronize large amounts of information—photos, music, videos, even entire hard drives—over the Web.
GoodSync Version 7.0.6 = The program automatically synchronizes and backs up emails, photos, financial documents, MP3s and all other important files between desktops, laptops, servers, and external drives.
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32GB CompactFlash card now available from Transcend
May 22, 2008
The family of Transcend products has received a new addition in the form of the 32GB 133X CompactFlash Card. I now hear photogs and camera lovers drooling. The 32GB 133X CompactFlash Card offers a generous amount of space at a performance that will blow your mind away.
Transcend 32GB CompactFlash specs:
* High-speed 133X performance
* Dual channel flash interface
* CF Type I
* Supports IDE PIO mode 6 and Ultra DMA mode 4
* Read/write speeds up to 45MB/16MB per second
* Fully complies with the new CF 4.1 standard Hardware ECC (Error Correction Code)
* ATA interface
* Low power consumption
* Multi-platform compatibility
* RoHS Compliant
* Lifetime Warranty
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New Kingston 19-in-1 Media Reader
May 22, 2008
Kingston Technology is proud to announce the new Kingston 19-in-1 Media Reader - a versatile, hi-speed flash memory card reader. It looks similar to my cheap Made In China Multifunction Card Reader but it has added MicroSD, MMCmicro slots which lets it work with 19 Different Formats.
With four built-in slots to handle the various card formats, the Kingston 19-in-1 Media Reader has a unique retractable chassis that keeps inserted cards safe. It also houses a short, compact USB cable for use on the go with a notebook or other portable device with a USB port. A detachable three-foot extension USB cable is also included for use at home or at the office. The Kingston 19-in-1 Media Reader carries a two-year warranty.
“The new media reader handles so many different card types that it’s ideal for the consumer or business professional who uses multiple card formats to transfer data, music, photos, videos and other files between mobile phones, cameras, PCs and other devices,” said Dave Lee, Flash Memory Product Manager, APAC Region, Kingston.
New Kingston 19-in-1 Media Reader Features/Benefits:
* Slider Chassis: built-in LED indicator and self-contained 3″ USB cable (Type A plug)
* Portable: convenient small size; no...
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Transcend 32GB 2.5-inch SATA Solid State Disk
May 22, 2008
Razer Salmosa is blazing fast
May 22, 2008
Gamers behold. Here is the newest gaming mouse in town and it’s lightning fast. Touted to be the quickest entry level gaming-grade mouse, Razer Salmosa boasts to have the fastest tracking optical sensor in the world at 1ms response time. WOW. Its shipping out Q3 2008.
Specifications of the Razer Salmosa are as follows :-
* 1800dpi Razer Precision 3G infrared sensor
* 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time
* Mechanical dpi/polling rate switches
* On-The-Fly Sensitivity adjustment
* Always-On mode
* Ultra-large non-slip buttons
* 16-bit ultra-wide data path
* 60-120 inches per second
* Three independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
* Ambidextrous design
* Scroll wheel with 24 individual click positions
* Zero-acoustic Ultraslick Teflon feet
* Seven-foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord
* Approximate size: 115mm x 63mm x 37mm
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ASUS Wooden casing laptops
May 22, 2008
You’ll be surprised what ASUS offers you. ASUS had released an extraordinary concept which focuses on the substitute of the casing’s material. As you can see with laptop these days, the casings all made from aluminum, titanium or plastic. But this baby here is made from wood. No no, it’s not artificial melamine wood, its natural wood.
Other than it appeals to the crowd, a bamboo back should look more environmental friendly considering the material is renewable and it won’t cost any damages to the environment. This wooden design can be implement on certain laptops only, such as the U6 and S6 series. The designs also apply for ASUS LS201 4:3 LCD and Essentio 110 mini PC. It’s not commercialized yet and there are just concepts that ASUS had come out with. Let’s cross our fingers and hope that it’s coming out soon. Well, carrying a laptop made out of wood looks cool though.
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Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro gets upgrade
May 22, 2008
Here’s some serious upgrade power to MacBook Air’s older cousins, just in case you’d thought they’ve been sidelined. Just in case you don’t know, MacBook and MacBook Pro series have a built-in webcam.
The standard Apple MacBook upgrades include:
- 13-inch widescreen display.
- entry level model is a white MacBook with 2.1 GHz processor and 120 gigabytes of hard drive space but does not include built-in DVD burner.
- black variant has 250 GB capacity priced at 1,399 dollars but does not include built-in DVD burner.
The Apple MacBook Pro gets :
- Core 2 Duo processor up to 2.6 gigahertz of processing power
- up to 4 Gigabytes (GB) of 667 megahertz DDR2 SDRAM
- up to 300 GB of storage space
- Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT video card up to 512 MB of RAM.
This MacBook Pros price goes between 1,799 and 2,499 dollars.
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Samsung X1 the Ultraportable Laptop
May 22, 2008
