While Acer is the first company to release the 11-inch netbook with its Aspire One 751, we are about to see more mini laptops of the same size from Asus and Samsung very soon.


Asus Eee PC 1101HA will be the first upcoming mini laptop from Asus with an 11.6-inch screen. Its one of the member from Asus "Seashell" series of netbook, and thus looks a lot like the Eee PC 1005HA and 1008HA in terms of styling. They are quite different though in terms of internal parts. Besides a larger screen and higher resolution (1366 x 768 pixels), the Eee PC 1101HA will comes with a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 CPU, US15W chipset, and GMA 500 graphics instead of the normal Intel Atom N270/N280 chipset that most 10-inch netbook have today. The rest of the parts for this netbook are standards: 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1.3MB webcam, 1GB of RAM, and a 160GB hard drive. The Asus Eee PC 1101HA is expected to to be released by end of July.


On the other hand, there are rumors about Samsung planning to release an 11.6-inch netbook with the model name of N510. The netbook will comes with an 11.6-inch screen with 1366 x 768 resolution, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, NVIDIA ION chipset, GeForce 9400M graphics, a 160GB hard drive, and 1GB of RAM. Also, the price for the Samsung N510 will be around $650, and is estimated to start shipping on 30th of June, according to rumors.

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Spesification Gigabyte Q2532C :

Display: Diagonal Size : 15.6”
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium,Genuine Windows® 7 Professional
Resolution : 1366 x 768
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3 / i5 / i7 Processor
Chipset: Mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipsets
Memory: 1 GB / 2 GB DDR3, 2 slots (Max 8GB)
Optical Drive: 12.7 mm Super Multi DVD RW
LAN : 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Base-T
WLAN : 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth : Bluetooth V3.0+HS
Audio: Two 2W speakers,Internal Mic-in
Camera: 1.3 Mega Pixel
Security: HDD Password
Battery : Lithium-ion 6 cell

• Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s and Lenovo G570 laptops available at OfficeMax

OfficeMax now have the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s and Lenovo G570 laptops available in stock for sale. Customers can now purchase these professional grade laptops at OfficeMax. Below is a press release made by Lenovo regarding this, followed by a review of the 2 Lenovo laptops that are available at the OfficeMax.


OfficeMax® Incorporated (NYSE:OMX), a leader in office supplies, technology, and services announced that it is now offering Lenovo brand computers online at OfficeMax.com and in select retail store locations nationwide to serve the demanding computer needs for today’s business user.

“OfficeMax is excited to bring the performance and reliability of Lenovo computers to our customers,” said Ryan Vero, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, OfficeMax. “OfficeMax understands that computer performance can be put to the test at home and in the workplace and is pleased to offer the quality products and accessories that meet these demands.”

Beginning this week, OfficeMax will sell the ThinkPad Edge E420s and Lenovo G570 laptops. Designed specifically to meet the needs of small businesses, the ThinkPad Edge E420s features a premium slim design that is less than one-inch thin and weighs less than four pounds. It has a 14-inch high definition infinity screen, soft matte finish and real metal accents and also features powerhouse performance with second generation Intel® Core™ processor technology, Lenovo’s Enhanced Experience 2.0 for fast start up and a fingerprint reader. The laptop also crosses over for serious play with Dolby Home Theatre® audio, a slim DVD burner and high definition video conferencing.

The Lenovo G570 laptop features a large, 15.6-inch LED screen along with technologies essential to mainstream business computing, including a second generation Intel® Core processor, large storage with a 750 GB hard drive and convenient DVD burner.

“Small businesses have unique computing requirements: they need an excellent productivity machine for running their business along with robust multimedia and entertainment features for personal computing,” said David Bent, executive director, North American Retail Sales, Lenovo. “We designed the ThinkPad Edge and Lenovo G Series laptops to surpass those expectations with powerful technology, unexpected extras and stylish design, all at an affordable price.”

The ThinkPad Edge E420 laptop and Lenovo G570 laptops are available online at www.OfficeMax.com, will be stocked in select OfficeMax retail locations and can be ordered through all OfficeMax retail locations nationwide. .

About OfficeMax
OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is a leader in both business-to-business office products solutions and retail office products. The OfficeMax mission is simple. We help our customers do their best work. The company provides office supplies and paper, in-store print and document services through OfficeMax ImPress®, technology products and solutions, and furniture to businesses and individual consumers. OfficeMax customers are served by approximately 30,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, e-commerce and nearly 1,000 stores. To find the nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX. For more information, visit www.officemax.com.

All trademarks, service marks and trade names of OfficeMax Incorporated used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of OfficeMax Incorporated. Any other product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a $US21 billion personal technology company serving customers in more than 160 countries, and the world’s fourth-largest PC vendor. Dedicated to building exceptionally engineered PCs and mobile internet devices, Lenovo’s business is built on product innovation, a highly-efficient global supply chain and strong strategic execution. Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services. Its product lines include legendary Think-branded commercial PCs and Idea-branded consumer PCs, as well as servers, workstations, and a family of mobile internet devices, including tablets and smart phones. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see www.lenovo.com.

Review of Lenovo ThinkPad E420s

Introduction

It might look different, but the E420s retains the vaunted ThinkPad reliability. You can rest at ease knowing it has a spill-resistant keyboard, Active Protection System and Rescue and Recovery to protect your data and a tough-as-nails magnesium-aluminum construction with reinforced metal hinges for durability. And youre not the only one who can rely on this laptop - the environment can, too, thanks to a level of energy efficiency that complies with ENERGY STAR 5.0 and EPEAT gold standards.

• Intel Core i5-2410M processor


• 14.0" HD Infinity display


• 6GB DDR3 memory


• 320GB storage capacity


• Integrated graphics


• Multi-burner optical drive


• Intel 1000 b/g/n Wi-Fi


• 6-cell, 4-hours battery

Sophisticated simplicity

Clean lines. Polished metal accents. ThinkPad Edge dares to be different. Sleek Moss Black styling with silver framing and a soft-touch finish that resists fingerprints and streaks.

Thin and light, with a 14-inch LED widescreen panel. The striking HD infinity display adds to the stylish look. Give your business an edge with our progressive, eloquent ThinkPad Edge E420s laptop.

Optimized for business...
Advanced technology and built-in conveniences boost your productivity and streamline your workday. The E420s offers innovative solutions and productivity-enhancing technology in a versatile, reliable, easy-to-use laptop.

• Smart performance with a 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.


• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Edition (64-bit).


• Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 with RapidBoot technology — delivering 20 seconds faster boot-up time and nearly immediate shutdown.


• Optimized VoIP-certified experience, incorporating HD audio output and Noise Reduction Technology to suppress background sounds while on Internet calls, as well as keypad clicks when typing.


• High-resolution, low-light sensitive, 720p HD webcam.


• Extra-capacity battery, with up to 4 hours of battery-life.

...and play.

• HDMI port — Project your big ideas onto the big screen, or maybe just watch a high-definition movie.


• Dolby® Home Theater® v4 — Immerse yourself in vivid digital surround sound and experience music, DVDs, or your latest gaming obsession like never before.


• Sleek slot-loading DVD drive — Burn new DVDs, watch all of your favorite videos, and play games.


• Connect from virtually anywhere — ThinkPad Edge Series offers industry-leading connectivity options easily managed through ThinkVantage® Access Connections™ software, including WiFi, Bluetooth®, and mobile broadband.

Professional-grade reliability

• ThinkVantage® Rescue and Recovery® restores your system settings in the event of a system crash


• Easy password management with Password Manager software


• Automatic retrieval of system updates


• Active Protection System™ helps prevent catastrophic hard disk drive failure, keeping your data safe from accidental drops or harsh movements


• Full-sized, spill-resistant keyboard with multitouch touchpad for easy one- or two-finger zooming, rotating, and scrolling


• Newly designed buttonless "clickpad" technology, with a 45% larger surface area than touchpads on previous generation models.


• Backed by award-winning Lenovo services and warranty options

Standardized green features.


ThinkPad Edge laptops are good for the planet and your bottom line.

• EPEAT® Gold, ENERGY STAR, and RoHS compliance


• Energy-efficient, 100% mercury- and arsenic-free LED backlit displays


• More than 10% post-consumer content


• 100% recycled paperboard packaging


• Recyclable packaging


• Low halogen to reduce environmental impact


• Nontoxic inks on packaging


• Lenovo Power Manager software for less energy usage

Accesssorize your ThinkPad Edge laptop

• Protect your laptop cover with one of our lightweight laptop cases. Perfect for on-the-go computing.


• Add a Lenovo wireless keyboard and mouse for convenient desktop use. Featuring a compact footprint and cordless freedom, comfort and control.


• No need to carry a bag full of chargers when you can use our handy AC/DC combo adapter to power your notebook, cell phone, and MP3 player.


• Store more with a high-capacity Lenovo USB hard drive without the need for an AC power adapter. Small and lightweight for ultimate portability.

Technical Specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s

Product Specs:
Installed Memory	6 GB
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium
Classification	Performance
Screen Range	14" and Under
Hard Drive Size	320 GB
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Series	Core i5
Graphics Memory	shared
Webcam	Yes, HD720p resolution
Hard Drive Detail	320 GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive
Optical Drive Detail	DVD Burner, slot in
Dimensions	13.74" x 9.29" x 0.91-1.23"
TV Tuner	No TV tuner
Processor Bus (MHz)	1333 MHz
Weight	4.41 lbs
External Ports	2 USB 2.0 (one powered), 1 USB 2.0 / eSATA combo port, external monitor (RJ-45), 1 HDMI, 1 Ethernet RJ -45, 1 combo audio/mic jack
Card Reader	4 in 1 card reader
Audio	1 watt x 2 speakers
Graphics Brand/ Model	Intel HD Graphics 3000
Battery	4 cell lithium ion battery
Processor Cache Size	3 MB cache
Fingerprint Reader	No fingerprint reader
Wireless Compatibility	802.11 b/g/n + bluetoot 3.0
Processor Model	Intel Core i5-2410M Processor
Processor Speed (GHz)	2.30 GHz
Energy Compliance	ENERGY STAR compliant
Screen Type and Resolution	14.0 " HD Anti Glare Display with glossy infinity glass LED Backlight
Modem Detail	No modem
Screen Size	14.0 HD widescreen 16:9
Graphics Type	integrated
Networking Detail	10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Battery Life	Up to 7.0 hours
Installed Memory DIMMs	4 GB x 1 + 2GB x 1
Memory Type	DDR3

Item #: 23148425
Manufacturer #: 4401A15

The review of the Lenovo G570 laptop will be available in a coming post.

Spesfication Sony VAIO VPCF13YFX/B Laptops:

• Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit).
• Graphics : nVIDIA GeForce GT 425M with 1GB Dedicated.`
• Processor : 1.73GHz Intel Core i7-740QM.
• Memory : 6GB PC3-10600 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (upgradeable up to 8 GB).
• Display : 16.4-inch LED-backlit display with 1600 x 900 resolution.
• LAN : 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45).
• Wifi : 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN.
• Bluetooth 2.1+EDR integrated
• Hard Drive : 640GB SATA hard drive.
• Optical Drive : Tray-Load SuperMulti DVD Burner.
• interface : 3 x USB , eSATA, ExpressaCard/34, Card Reader, LAN, VGA, HDMI, audio.
• Sony Motion Eye webcam and microphone integrated
• Dimensions (WxHxD) : 15.30 x 1.62 x 10.40" / 38.86 x 4.11 x 26.42cm.
• Weight (Approximate) : 6.4 lb / 2.90kg.
• Warranty : 1-year Limited Warranty by Authorized Distributor.
• Battery : Lithium-Ion Providing up to 2.5 Hours per Charge (5000mAh).

Ever since Asus introduce the Eee PC netbook, mini laptop has become the new trends in the laptop industry. We are seeing new mini laptop being introduced almost on daily basis. The Eee PC line from Asus for example, has released more than 10 models of netbook in 2008 alone. To keep up with the competition, other popular brands such as Acer Aspire One, MSI Wind, Dell Inspiron Mini, etc, have also released a comparable number of netbook models. To consumers, the assortment of mini laptops on the market today can be overwhelming. A simple guideline for selecting the best mini laptop is to consider the battery life, keyboard design, weight, and price of the mini laptop since most of them are having an almost similar specs. Below are the top 5 mini laptops that excel in these aspects.

1. Asus Eee PC 1000HE


As of now, the Asus Eee PC 1000HE is still considered the best netbook among all the Eee PC models. While the specs and features for this netbook are pretty standard for a machine of its class (160GB HDD, three USB ports, a webcam, VGA out, 4-in-1 card reader and the usual ethernet and WiFi connectivity), what really makes it a winner is the great battery life that support up to 7 hours of usage, the ergonomic keyboard design, and the easy-to-access panel for HDD and RAM upgrades. The only drawback for this netbook is that its 3.2 pounds heavy, which is a little heavier compare to other netbooks.

Heres a great video review for the Asus Eee PC 1000HE. A Canadian version of Eee PC 1000HE (which has not much difference compare with the US version besides the multilingual keyboard layout, and the language of the OS) is used in the review, and the reviewer is comparing it with the the 8.9-inch Eee PC 900HA.



The Asus Eee PC 1000HE is currently available on Amazon.com for $384.48. Its currently the bestsellers in the Computers & PC Hardware department of Amazon.com.

2. Samsung N110


The 10-inch Samsung NC10 has been one on the best netbook in the market that gets a lot of positive feedback from the professionals as well as the the end users.. and the 2nd generation Samsung N110 further improves it to a near perfect netbook. Similar to the Eee PC 1000HE, it has a pretty standard netbook specs (1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB HDD, and 10.2-inch 1024 x 600 screen), and what makes it stand out from the crowd is the long battery life (more than 7 hours), ergonomic keyboard and touch pad, and the sleek design of this netbook. Compare to the Eee PC 1000HE, the Samsung N110 is more expensive (currently selling for $409.99 on Amazon.com) but is lighter weighing just 2.8 pounds.

Review for the Samsung N110 netbook:



3. MSI Wind U100


MSI Wind U100 is another solid performance netbook with a 10-inch screen, a comfortable keyboard, a very capable Atom processor, and 5-plus hours of battery life. The weight is just 2.6-pound, and is currently selling for $358 on Amazon.com.

Review for MSI Wind U100:



4. Acer Aspire One AOD150


Acer Aspire One is well known for its low price, while other aspects of the netbooks are pretty decent. Its not the best mini laptop out there, but it definitely offers an excellent value. It has a slim and stylish design, good performance, and 6 hours of battery life. It might not be performing as well as other top netbooks such as the Eee PC 1000HE, but it beats the competition on price. The Acer Aspire One AOD150 is currently available on Amazon.com for $329.

Review for Acer Aspire One AOD150:



Also check out this great video - Asus Eee PC 1000HE vs Acer Aspire One AOD 150:



5. HP Mini 2140


The HP Mini 2140 meet almost all of the requirements that a good mini laptop should have: a well-designed keyboard, a durable design, and more than seven hours of battery life. The only drawback for this machine is its higher compare to other netbooks on the market. Its currently selling for $536.40 on Amazon.com. But the extra cash buys a more durable case and more endurance. You may check out the review roundup for the HP Mini 2140 in one of our earlier post.

And thats it for now. There are certainly no shortage of great quality mini laptops in todays market. As for now, these are the top 5 mini laptops that we would recommend to anyone interested in getting a mini laptop.