Facebook doppelgangers, Zune phones, and laptops: The Bottom Line
Lots of things to discuss today with Jake Gaecke of Appletell and JG Mason of Gadgetell. The two join the Bottom Line to discuss a wide range of topics including the Zune phone, the iPad, and even USB 3.0.
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Lenovo U1: CES 2010
Iyaz Akhar, at CES 2010, takes a look at the Lenovo U1, which runs two operating systems and has a removable screen. Take a look at the video for our take on the device.
HP’s new laptops: Mini 210, Mini 5102, and the TouchSmart tm2
HP's new Mini 210 is designed to be a secondary computer and HP has included some software to make that a reality. The Mini 5102, the successor to the 5101, got some colorful options while the convertible tablet TouchSmart tm2 will turn heads.
PS3, e-readers and laptops: What we want for Black Friday
Tis the season for gadgets, and while Turkey day is Thursday, gadget gurus know Friday is the annual free-for-all for the Christmas season. What are some of the big presents under the tree this year? We ask Christina Warren from Mashable, and our own Iyaz Akhtar.
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Sony’s not-a-netbook VAIO P coming to Verizon
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Verizon Wireless will soon offer Sony's VAIO P as another subsidized netbook notebook choice. The little luxury laptop is expected to go for about $300 with a two-year data contract, a substantial savings of its normal $850 retail price. The VAIO P gained some notoriety when it launched as a "lifestyle PC," which its maker insisted was not a netbook. However, features such as a ultra-high resolution display and low weight, along with the notebook-style pricing, seem to support the manufacturer's labeling. Sony isn't the only company on the "not-a-netbook" netbook bandwagon as Nokia unveiled the Booklet 3G on AT&T recently.
More details are expected during a press event on November 5th.
Acer announces 3D equipped Aspire notebook
Acer has revealed the Aspire 5738DG notebook with 3D viewing capabilities. It features a 15.6-inch CineCrystal HD display, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Dolby surround sound, TriDef software and a pair of 3D polarized glasses that takes 2D content and replicates it in a 3D experience. Priced at $779.99 with Windows 7 Home Premium, the laptop will be available this week at select retailers.
Microsoft launches tool to explain laptop specs
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Microsoft, in an attempt to one-up your local Geek Squad agent, has launched a tool to explain the "wonderous" world of laptop specs. The tool is meant to help a consumer choose the best laptop for them and explains the specs in terms that everyone will understand: bigger processors are better, and apparently that relates to car engines somehow -but don't tell the 45nm processors that, they always say it's not the size, its how you use your cores.
Apple redesigns the MacBook
Apple refreshed the design of its entry-level laptop this morning. The new MacBook has smooth round corners, a glass trackpad, and a magnetic closure, but stays white and plastic. The new model also borrows the LED-backlit display, still at 13.3-inches, from its big Pro bothers, along with the built-in, non-removable 7-hour battery. The price for this latest version remains at $999 and includes a 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo, 2GB of RAM, and a 250GB hard drive.
Acer Aspire 5738PG adds multi-touch capable touchscreen
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Acer unveiled a pair of notebooks today, among them is the Aspire 5738PG, which sports a multi-touch capable touchscreen. The system comes in at around $800, and includes 4GB of RAM, a 320 GB hard drive, Intel Core 2 Duo processor and is preinstalled with the 64-bit edition of Windows Premium. Expect it the same day as Windows 7's official launch on October 22nd.
Partnering details emerge of the Nokia Booklet
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The Nokia Booklet 3G will be offered at $299 with a hefty $60-per-month two-year AT&T contract and retailed exclusively by Best Buy through the holidays, according to tweets from CNET's Maggie Reardon. An unsubsidized version will be available for $599. The tween device, not really a netbook and not really a laptop, will be housed in an aluminum casing and feature a 12-hour battery, wireless-N and 3G connectivity, and built-in GPS.