Intel Confirms 12 New Laptop CPUs

Intel has confirmed this week the release of 12 new laptop processors, including two quad core models.

Along with the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Q9100 quad core CPUs for high-performance and gaming laptops, the chip maker unveiled the new Core 2 chips, designed for use in thin-and-light and ultraportable notebooks.

These processors are the dual core Core 2 Duo SP9400, SP9300, LV (low voltage) SL9400, LV SL9300, ULV (ultra low voltage) SU9400, and ULV SU9300, as well as the single core Core 2 Solo ULV SU3300.

The company also launched the new lower-end mobile processors - the Celeron 585, 575, and Celeron ULV 723.

The prices of the new CPUs range from $86 to $1,038.

Model	Clock (GHz)	L2 Cache	FSB (MHz)	Process	Price
Core 2 Extreme QX9300	2.53	12MB	1066	45nm	$1,038
Core 2 Quad Q9100	2.26	12MB	1066	45nm	$851
Core 2 Duo SP9400	2.40	6MB	1066	45nm	$316
Core 2 Duo SP9300	2.26	6MB	1066	45nm	$284
Core 2 Duo LV SL9400	1.86	6MB	1066	45nm	$316
Core 2 Duo LV SL9300	1.60	6MB	1066	45nm	$284
Core 2 Duo ULV SU9400	1.40	3MB	800	45nm	$289
Core 2 Duo ULV SU9300	1.20	3MB	800	45nm	$262
Core 2 Solo ULV SU3300	1.20	3MB	800	45nm	$262
Celeron 585	2.66	1MB	667	65nm	$107
Celeron 575	2.00	1MB	667	65nm	$86
Celeron M ULV 723	1.20	1MB	667	65nm	$161

ASUS EEE 701 AVAILABLE FOR 100 yen

A Japanese delivery service provider is selling the Asus EEE 701 laptops for a mere 100 yen with publication data plan. Since Intel not take no for an answers on profession the novel wave of ultra-portable laptops 'Net books', they might as well live up to the forename. A Japanese delivery service is now proffering the novel EEE 701 laptop for 100 yen (about .95 cents), throwing in a 4G modem, in revisit for a bulletin data plan. The preparation is tagged sandwiched between $30 and $65 every month. I'm authoritatively covetous. Being talented to admittance the Internet somewhere with my ultra-compatible would be in good health attraction for the monthly price.

How to make your Laptop new ?

ALL you need:

• One scratched laptop
• Buff up (Novus 3 Step Plastic Polish, Meguiars Scratch-X)
• Unsoiled spongy cloth (one for each step)
• Serenity


Launch off with the Novus #3 or Novus #2 based on how appalling the scratches are. If you encompass an extremely meek scratch that you lingo sense with your fingernail, initiate with the #2 fine scratch remover. If it is profound enough to grasp your fingernail, you will require beginning with the #3 grave scratch removers. Apply the buff up to a spotless cloth and softly massage the surface of the laptop. Carry on rubbing the polish onto the exterior until it begins to dry and suck up into your cloth. When barely something is left on the exterior, wipe the dehydrated polish bits off the laptop and examine the surface.


Don't be worried if you observe many fine scratches. If you ongoing with the number 3 cleaner, it will put down a mild haze. The significant thing are the unusual blemishes on the laptop, and if they have been detached or greatly narrowed. Deep scratches will be impracticable to entirely eliminate except you polish away a superior arrangement of the plastic layer. I desire to just level off the rough edges and let them unify into the laptop surface.


Move onto the improved polish once you discover the original imperfection to be satisfactory. Apply it in the similar manner, it might acquire a few reapplications prior to all of the haze and fine scratches are vanished.

MSI's gaming laptops

MSI has unveiled three new gaming notebooks - the GX400, GX630, and GT735.


The 14.1-inch GX400 and 15.4-inch GX630 are based on Intel’s Centrino 2 mobile platform and feature Core 2 Duo processors and the Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT video cards. On the other side, the 17-inch GT735 is powered by AMD “Puma” technology, Turion X2 Ultra CPUs, and the ATi Mobility Radeon HD3850 dedicated graphics card.


The notebooks come with up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, up to 500GB of hard drive space, a DVD burner or Blu-Ray drive, built-in web camera, and HDMI output.


The GX400, GX630, and GT735 feature Turbo Drive Engine Technology, which enables users to increase the speed of the CPU when the laptop is in AC mode by pushing the turbo button.


There is also ECO Engine power management function that enables switching among 5 different operation modes – Gaming mode, Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and power saving Turbo Battery mode.


There is no information on pricing and availability of the new MSI gaming notebooks.

ASUS FAMILY BIGGER BY FOUR

Four new variants - 1000HD XP, 904HD XP, 901 XP and 900 XP construct their way in Taiwanese marketplace. ASUS has revealed additional updates to its EEE PC arrangement and we've got no less than 4 new variants to account about. Launched for the Taiwanese bazaar only (for now), each of the 4 new variants come pre-loaded with Windows XP.


Here's a quick look at all the models:

• EEE PC 1000HD XP - 10"; 80GB HDD; Intel Mobile; $542 approx.
• EEE PC 904HG XP - 9"; 80GB HDD; Intel Mobile; $479 approx.
• EEE PC 901 XP - 9"; 12GB SSD; 1.6GHz Atom; $542 approx.
• EEE PC 900 XP - 9"; 16GB SSD; Intel Mobile; $447 approx.

KINGSTON FLASH DRIVE GET MINI AND EVEN SLIM

The Data Traveler Mini Slim ($19 MSRP) is Kingston's most recent stab to generate a mini-sized USB Flash drive with multicolored options at a low down price for end users. The DT Mini Slim obtains its name from the excellent slim storage space design. Rather than make use of a characteristic USB plug, the DT Mini Slim utilizes a low-profile USB plug (fundamentally just the inferior half of the USB plug) that works with in the least standard USB port on your computer. Accessible in black, pink and blue with a grey bottom covering, Data Traveler Mini Slim is packed together and uncomplicated to use. It also approaches with Kingston's 2-year warranty and 24/7 tech customer support. Of course, the major reason that you'll desire to buy this drive is for the reason that it's so small.

Data Traveler Mini Slim drives requirements:

• Capacities: 2GB and 4GB
• Mass: 0.064 oz
• measurements: 1.529" x 06.45" x 0.253" (38.85mm x 16.40mm x 6.44mm)
• Working Temperature: 32° F to 140° F (0° C to 60° C)
• Storage Temperature: -4° F to 185° F (-20° C to 85° C)
• Assured: 2-year warranty
• Shade alternatives: black, blue, pink with grey bottom casing

NVIDIA'S Quadro FX 2700M GPU

NVIDIA has revealed a new-fangled series of NVIDIA Quadro FX mobile GPUs featuring CUDA Parallel Computing Processor. Stressing the flagship manufactured goods of the series is the Quadro FX 3700M, with 128 CUDA Parallel Computing Processor cores, which proffers an unparalleled 1GB of devoted graphics memory. Dell, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, HP and Lenovo are will almost immediately roll out new-fangled mobile terminals in the market proffering the novel series of Quadro FX mobile GPUs. Some of the significant technical specs of the flagship sculpt are listed below:


• Up to 1 GB GDDR3 memory
• Up to 256-bit memory crossing point
• Up to 51.2 GBps graphic memory bandwidth
• OpenGL 2.1, Shader Model 4.0, and DirectX 10
• Powermizer 8.0 adaptive power management tools


In adding together, the Quadro FX 2700M GPU, with 48 CUDA Parallel Computing Processor cores and 512 MB of GDDR3 reminiscence, is an idyllic graphics answer for 17-inch laptop platforms targeting high-end intend and content-creation applications. The Quadro FX 1700M GPU with 32 CUDA Parallel Computing Processor cores, the Quadro FX 770M GPU with 32 CUDA Parallel Computing Processor cores, and the Quadro FX 370M GPU with 8 CUDA Parallel Computing Processor cores, are premeditated for 15.4-inch and 14.1-inch laptops, which facilitate round out the innovative Intel Centrino II-based podiums.

Logitech V550 Nano

Before we take a closer look at what the Logitech V550 Nano has to offer, below are the key features and specs for this cordless laser mouse:

• PC (Windows XP or Vista) and MAC compatible
• Cordless/storable USB 2.4 GHz receiver
• Left and Right hand usage
• MicroGear precision scroll wheel
• Laser technology
• Clip-and-Go dock
• Estimated 18-month battery life
• Low battery life warning
• 3-year warranty
• Price: $59.99

Conclusion

The Logitech V550 Nano packs impressive performance and convenience into a tiny mouse. Although there are smaller mouse designs on the market, none of the smaller mice have such a convenient way to store your mouse with the notebook.

Size does matter for notebook users. The V550 cordless mouse and receiver combo is easy to live with and works extremely well. While I would have liked some tougher plastics and paint, the V550 is an excellent mouse. As of this writing, I think it's safe to say that Logitech has given us yet another great mouse for notebook users.

Pros

• "The world's smallest USB receiver"
• Excellent scroll wheel
• Great laser sensitivity
• Glide feet help the mouse move smooth
• Auto-off feature when mouse is clipped to notebook
• Auto-on feature when mouse isremoved from notebook

Cons

• Plastic base of mouse is easily scratched
• Clip-and-Go dock seems to hold firm ... but for how long?
• Silver paint is easily scratched
• More color options would be nice (black rather than silver or gray?)