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Intel-OLPC tussle ends
July 14, 2007 11:50 am
The time is not far when our children will carry laptops to their schools instead of carrying hefty bags packed with books, thanks to The One Laptop Per Child Project that can really make it happen.
Now, the latest update unveils that to promote the project and by ignoring previous differences, Intel has finally made his mind to take a seat amid OLPC Board of Directors. Intel will also grant some funds to the project and in conjunction with OLPC, it will also help the project to explore apposite technology and educational content.
Differences Aroused:
The difference aroused when OLPC
??s braintrust Nicholas Negroponte went at CBS’s 60 Minutes in May to talk about OLPC
??s aims and objectives and to introduce its XO laptop, he blamed Intel for cruel patronage by saying that Intel should be ashamed of itself for proposing their Classmate PC, the PC due to which company suffered heavy losses. Now, […]
Original post by ManishK
Toshiba releases full technical details of Qosmio F45 notebooks
July 4, 2007 4:37 am
Finally, Toshiba has announced features and technical details of its much-anticipated Santa-Rosa based notebooks. As predicted by many experts, Qosmio F45 is ruling the roost. Ideally suited for budget users, they can turn out to be a real asset if you are a medium size business owner.
Three models of Qosmio F45 namely, AV410, AV411, and AV413 rely on affordable X3100 integrated video. Even better, they are equipped with Intel Turbo Memory flash cache as well as the Dolby surround sound. Feature wise, all models include a 1.66GHz Core 2 Duo and 2GB of memory.
In terms of price, the AV410 will cost around $1,299, AV411 will cost around $1,350 and AV413 will cost around $1,310.
Toshiba has also announced full details of the HD DVD-equipped Satellite P205. Though, the function of this model is quite identical to above-mentioned Qosmio F45 models, but in terms of Dolby sound processing […]
Original post by saritamishra
Intel’s latest UMPC Erath exhibited at Computex
June 13, 2007 3:51 am
It is good to hear that Intel has finally leaked its UMPC Erath at Computex 2007. This sensitive device comes with only 5.6″ display that swivels to offer you a landscape orientation especially when you view Word document and Excel spreadsheets in this undersized screen size.
As far as concerned about its battery life it is reported as prolonged with the help of Intel’s new low power architecture silicon inside.
It also comes with a QWERTY keyboard, the only information I have about it right now but I think it is for sure that this compact device will carry touch sensitive display to navigate through Windows but no info about price and accessibility; we will surely keep you posted.
Via: Ubergizmo
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Original post by ManishK
Go and get your U560 UMPC!
June 6, 2007 10:34 pmLooking for UMPC! Then simply go for the easy-to-carry Amtek. Small size is one of its major highlights. Recently, at Computex the U560 prototype has been displayed. It was simply outstanding and eye-catching.
This flip-up UMPC features a full Side-kick, such as QWERTY which is installed under the closed screen. Other key features include a 1.3-megpaixel camera, 3600mAh battery. It also runs Windows Vista. In accordance with version, processor varies. For Instance, it has both the Intel 600MHz and 800Mhz processor.
So, what are you waiting for? Just go ahead and buy it! This amazing UMPC would surely make your gadget’s collection worthwhile!
Via:gizmodo
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Original post by anshu
Intel preps quad-core notebooks
June 3, 2007 9:50 pm What are they going to install in notebook PCs next? At Intel’s recent Developer Forum conference in Beijing, the company made public to work on quad-core processing to go.
Scheduled to be released in 2008, the quad-core mobile processor has specifically been brought about to aim at high-level gaming and mobile PCs, where users will be allowed to trade battery life for increased performance.
While the majority of demanding users as gamers and those doing video editing at all times yearn for augmented processing power, this chip is not going to be in standard business notebooks for a short time.
Vice president and general manager of Intel’s mobile platform group, Mooly Eden, was quoted as saying, You’ll see it at the high end, but I don’t see it running so fast into the mainstream because I don’t believe there will be enough threaded applications that will justify the […]
Original post by Dharmendra
Panasonic powers a couple of its Toughbooks with Santa Rosa
May 25, 2007 11:47 pmWhile almost all the laptop makers have dropped Santa Rosa equipped laptops on the shelves, we hadn
??t seen the one from the house of Panasonic. But now, they have thrown the Santa Rosa love to two of its rugged Toughbook notebooks, the new CF-74 and CF-52. The CF-74 laptop, shown above, will come equipped with Intel’s 965 Express chipset, an unnamed Core 2 Duo processor, built-in 802.11n WiFi, and Intel’s Turbo Memory cache card along with the Santa Rosa platform. The CF-52 Toughbook has been blessed with enhanced security benefits of the Centrino Pro platform. The CF-74 will hit the shelves sometime in June followed by CF-52 in the month of July. Well, it’s better late than never.
Via: Engadget
Original post by Naveen
Intel in conjunction with Ziba Design has developed the world
??s thinnest laptop known as Intel Mobile Metro Notebook which is just .7 inches thick and weighs only 2.25 pounds.
This slim, champagne-colored magnesium notebook comes bundled with Intel
??s all major speediest and most efficient components. The laptop is just quarter of an inch thicker than a Motorola RAZR phone and also encompasses a magnetically attached folder to enable users to charge up the laptop wirelessly.
The laptop is compatible with all Intel chips and its important specs include Windows Vista’s Sideshow, WiMax, EV-DO, flash memory hard drive and an expected battery life of 14 hours.
The price of this sleek baby is not yet unveiled but the machine will soon strike the market sometimes at the end of this year.
Via: Gadgetworlds
Original post by ManishK
Fujitsu unveils worldand#8217;s smallest laptop
May 18, 2007 4:57 amFujitsu is proud to announce its latest innovation that touts to be the smallest and lightest laptop in the world in its segment.
This ultra-mobile device comes with 5.6-inches touchscreen feature that spins around and folds back.
Some other important specs that this compact and small device encompasses are: Intel A110 processor at 800Mhz, Intel 945GU Express chipset with an onboard graphics processor, WiFi, Ethernet, 20 GB hard drive, 512 MB of Ram and fingerprint sensor for security measures.
This new ultra-portable device weighs only 580 grams and it will soon hit the Japanese market with a base price of $1,255.
Via: Newlaunches
Original post by ManishK
IBM site leaks info on Lenovo ThinkPad X61 convertible tablet
May 15, 2007 11:06 pmTablet PC Review has managed to find out a spec sheet on the IBM site that hints to an upcoming convertible tablet from the house of Lenovo. This one is said to be the new Thinkpad X61. Unfortunately, they weren
??t lucky enough to get the pics but the specs include an option of Intel Core 2 Duo processor L7300 (running at 1.4GHz) or L7500 (clocked at 1.6GHz), Mobile Intel GM965 Express chipset, Intel GMA X3100 Integrated graphics, and op to 160GB, 5400 rpm hard drive or up to 100GB, 7200 rpm hard drive. The 12.1-inch tablet will run Microsoft Windows Vista or XP Professional OS and will come equipped with Bluetooth support and 802.11n functionality. Rumor doesn
??t say anything about the pricing but the device is expected to be announced anytime soon. The pictured above is the Thinkpad X60.
Original post by Naveen
