The high-end Sony Z-Series laptop has a number of features that make it a solid competitor for other machines such as the MacBook Air. One such feature is its incredible speed. Armed with an Intel core i7 processor, the laptop screams while executing processor intensive programs. Because this machine is quite thin the heat produced [...]
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It’s about that time of year again when notebook manufacturers start outing their spring/summer lines and we just stumbled across a forum post supposedly detailing HP ’s approaching updates. Most bumps are evolutionary hardware-wise with new CPUs, GPUs, and touchscreens, but there’s even talk new models and AMD quad-core CPUs being offered for the first time in HP notebooks. HP is reportable releasing a dm4 model that will be available with either Intel or AMD CPUs along with switchable graphics and an optical disk drive. The dm4 model number also indicates it will have a 14-inch screen and likely retail around $650-$850. This model is supposed to be built with the same aluminum structural frame found in the dm3s. The dv6 and dv7 are losing their custom styling options in favor of an aluminum lid and keyboard tray, along with a chiclet keyboard and the Envy’s love-it-or-hate-it button-less trackpad. (we hate it) Think the G71 series with a different trackpad and keyboard. Apparently the AMD quad-core CPUs will be optional and the dv6 might be available with a touchscreen The report also states that HP is bringing back the dv5 and will style it along the same lines as the the updated dv6 and dv7. If it does hit the lineup, HP would have a straight flush with of notebooks with at least one model hitting every screen size options from 11- to 18-inches. Of course none of this info should be considered official yet although we should be hearing something soon as these models should be available as soon as April or May.
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Isn’t it grand when companies somewhat silently update their products with new hardware but keeps the previous price. That’s just what Archos did with the 9 PC Table t. Overnight it went from the Intel Atom Z510 1.1GHz CPU to the Z515 1.2GHz Atom with Hyper-Threading and Intel Burst Performance Technology. It’s a nice little spec bump, actually. Everything else seemed to remain as it was. The 8.9-inch screen, 32GB SSD, Win7 Starter Edition, and the 1GB of RAM appears to be untouched. A bit more RAM and a larger hard drive should be next, right, Archos? It better be. [ Archos via SlashGear ]
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Oops! Looks like someone accident let some information out early. AMDs “Thuban” processors will be out next month, and there wasn’t a whole lot of information out there until recently. Turns out that somebody talked. Well, at least someone’s BIOS talked. Gigabyte released a couple of BIOS updates recently, and Tech Connect spotted the news: The X6 1035T will have 6 cores, and be running at 2.6 GHz, and the X6 1055T is going to run at 2.8GHz. There was some news about the new Phenom II X6 as well; the 1075T will be clocked at 3.0 GHz, which is about 333 MHz slower then Intel’s new i7 980x . Bummer for AMD, but we’ll see who the real winner is when the pricing comes out; Intel’s new chip sells for $999 right now.
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This bad boy isn’t exactly official yet, but that’s never really mattered before, right? We hear the Acer Aspire 1825PT notebook will come with an 11.6-inch capacitive touchscreen with a 1.3GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 CPU, 4GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive. We don’t know the price just yet, but in case the 1825PT is a bit too rich for you, there’s always the lower-end 1825PTZ. Apparently this second model forgoes 1GB of RAM and rocks 3GB instead, and has a bit slower 1.3GHZ Intel SU4100 CPU. Of course these are just rumored specs and model numbers at this point. Acer will probably announce them along with their release dates and price whenever they feel like it. [ SaveOnLaptops via Liliputing ]
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It might be months after Kindle for Windows launched but the OS X app is finally ready for Mac users. Well, most Mac users. The computer must be an Intel chipset and running OS 10.5 or higher. But if that’s you, click through and download the 22MB file to start getting your ebook reading on.
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These Core i7-980X CPUs are everywhere now. First it was Alienware , then Maingear , now Digital Storm, and there’s still at least one more announcement coming today. But Digital Storm wasn’t satisfied with the standard 3.33GHz on a stock 980X. Oh no, this Core i7 can be cranked all the way to the breakneck speed of 4.44GHz. Just like the other Core i7-980X systems, this fun doesn’t come cheap. The least expensive option is a $5,642 affair with dual ATI HD 5970 2GB GPUs, 6GB of DDR3 memory, all kept under control by a liquid-cooling system. Of course you can check every option and drive the price above $13k, though. Fremont, Calif. – (March 16, 2010) – Digital Storm, the predominant name in system integration, proudly announces a hardware update to its Black|OPS gaming systems. Now gamers can configure the Black|OPS machine with Intel’s first consumer hexa-core processor, the Core i7-980X Extreme Edition. With the addition of the 32nm Core i7-980X processor, also known as Gulftown, gamers can effortlessly run up to 12 computing threads at once, a feat that was once unimaginable. Intel’s’ new processor features an impressive 12MB L3 cache, which helps streamline operation by limiting the number of times the CPU needs to access DDR3 memory. The Core i7-980X has a clock speed of 3.33GHz, making it as fast as any processor Intel has ever created. “The introduction of a six core processor with hyper threading capabilities is a momentous occasion for gaming enthusiasts,” remarked Rajeev Kuruppu, Digital Storm’s Director of Product Development. “With our TwisterBoost overclocking package, we can overclock the i7-980X to a record breaking 4.4GHz. The results we’ve recorded on our test bench have been nothing short of astounding. I can honestly say that our Black OPS machines with this new CPU resulted in the most impressive gaming experience I’ve ever had.” Digital Storm’s Black|OPS systems with Intel’s Core i7-980X Extreme Edition are currently available for purchase at www.DigitalStormOnline.com. The Extreme configuration has a base price of $5,642 & each Digital Storm system comes with a 3 year parts and labor warranty, including replacement parts, and lifetime customer support.
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Sony’s first attempts at a netbook were disastrously bad, but Sony has seemingly gotten its act together. The Sony VAIO M N450 is a true netbook . Too bad it’s now 2010 and no one cares about netbooks anymore. We knew this model was coming and the release confirms everything leaked a few weeks back: Atom N450, 250GB hard drive, 1GB of memory, and an Intel GMA 3150 GPU. Standard stuff, eh? The release didn’t mention a price, however, where the leak indicated that the model will sell for £299 in Euroland. That translates to $450 USD, but that’s not neccessarly the price. Once we hear the official price, along with the March release date, we’ll let you know. Promise. Light, convenient, ‘anytime’ computing made easy: Fully-featured VAIO M Series mini notebook 16 March 2010 · Mini notebook for your casual computing needs · Intel® Atom™ Processor N450 · Widescreen 25.5cm (10.1”) LED backlit display · 250GB HDD · Available in black or white Light, easy to carry and simple to use, the new VAIO M Series mini notebook from Sony is a great value way to experience the world of VAIO. Available in black or white colour finishes, this fully-featured mini notebook is an ideal go-anywhere companion for web browsing, chatting with friends online or checking emails over a coffee. VAIO M Series offers everything you need for day-to-day computing. With a 6-cell battery that fits nicely within the chassis and weighing just 1.4kg, it’s an ideal travel partner – or a handy second PC to share around the house. The widescreen 25.5cm (10.1”) LED backlit display offers a crisp, clear view of web pages, photos and documents. There’s also a Motion Eye® camera embedded in the screen bezel for video chatting. There’s plenty of space in the 250GB hard drive to store your documents, digital photos and video clips. With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on board plus three USB ports, there’s no shortage of connectivity options, whatever you’re doing. VAIO M Series comes supplied with Genuine Windows® 7 Starter Edition. A generous suite of installed software makes it easy to manage your digital media collection, copy files from another PC, keep your VAIO running smoothly and get technical help when you need it. The new VAIO M Series mini notebook computer is available from the end of March 2010.
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While most SSDs currently cost more than netbooks and iPhones, there are a few low-cost options starting to become available. Just last week OCZ announced a sub-$100 40GB option and now even Intel has a cheap 40GB option that’s just now available. The 2.5″ X25-V will no doubt be popular with those looking to join the SSD party without much of a cover charge. It offers a basic set of options including Trim support across the 40GB of 34nm NAND flash memory drive. But just remember that even SSDs follow the old mantra of you pay for what you get . Expect slower speeds with this drive although it’s probably quite a bit faster than you current spinning disc type.
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Did you hear about the UFO that appeared for nine straight days over Lake Erie? It’s been identified as Alienware’s Area-51 powered by Intel’s just-announced 6 core i7-980X CPU and we have the pics to prove it. Do you see that monster in there? Yeah, that’s the brand new Core i7-980X. You know it’s special because it’s designated with the letter X. This CPU was just previewed by Intel a few days back and is the first 32nm, six-core processor with 12 computing threads. The rest of the system is pretty standard Area-51 fare. It has a has dual Radeon HD 5970s with two GPUs on each card along with some sort of built-in battery backup system and a water-cooling rig. The top vent louvers automaticly open when extra ventilation is required. No word on price or availablity right now, but you’ll probably not be able to afford it anyway. [ Hot Hardware via MaximumPC
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