Archive for April, 2009
Lenovo Constant Connect Available
The Constant Connect ExpressCard and software that Reasearch in Motion (RIMM) and Lenovo announced back in february is available today at Lenovo.com and authorized resellers. Lenovo Constant Connect is an innovative feature that synchronizes email between a ThinkPad and a Blackberry, even when the ThinkPad is in sleep mode.
HP ProBook Notebooks Introduced (video)
HP introduced a new line of affordable notebooks aimed at value-concious business users. The HP ProBook series will come in three sizes and start at just $529. I got a chance to sit down with Sarah Bussell, HP’s business notebook product manager to take a look at the ProBook lineup and shot a quick video.
Averatec N2700: Bloatware-Free 12″ Notebook
The Averatec N2700 ultraportable notebook is light in terms of weight and bloatware. Citing customer’s request for notebooks without ‘try-and-buy’ software add-ons, Averatec’s N2700 is ‘back-to-the-basics.’
Belkin Introduces CushDesk
Belkin introduced the CushDesk, a cushion that’s designed to make it more comfortable to use a notebook on your couch or in bed. Using a notebook directly on your lap can be uncomfortable and can lead to several health issues. The CushDesk raises the notebook up a couple of inches so you don’t have to slouch to view the screen. It also keeps heat away from your legs.
Introducing Notebooks.com Shop & Compare
Today we’re launching the Notebooks.com Shop & Compare page, which will help our readers find the best deals on notebooks, software and accessories. We’ve put together a quick video overview of the service, which shows how you can search for products by various attributes, narrow down your selection and compare specifications.
ASUS P30A Business Notebook Introduced
ASUS just added the P30A to its line of business notebooks. The P30A has a 13.3″ 16:9 aspect ration display, up to a 320GB 7200RPM hard drive and optional WiMax. Its powered by a 1.4GHz INtel Core Duo processor, which should help get some decent run time out of its four-cell battery. The P30A weighs in at just 3.3 pounds and is worth a look if you’re in the market for a thin and light notebook.
HP Pavilion dv3t Notebook: Pricing, Specs and Details
HP’s unveiled the Pavilion dv3t, a 13″ notebook that starts at $799 before any discounts or incentives. The dv3t is built for mainstream consumers and can be customized to fit the needs of most students and home users. It can be configured with NVIDIA graphics, up to 8GB of RAM and a Blu-ray Disc drive.
Gadget Stimulus Plan Day 14: Win One of Three PDF Annotator Licenses
We love giving away stuff on GottaBeMobile.com and Notebooks.com. We especially love giving away stuff that impact your day to day productivity as a mobile user, and what better way to do that than with Grahl Software’s PDF Annotator.
CNBC Can’t Get Mac vs. PC Facts Straight
The Mac vs. PC argument is being stoked by Microsoft’s “Laptop Hunters” commercials and a fresh round of Apple’s “Get a Mac Ads.” Fanboys on both side of the debate are making their cases, but Jim Goldman, CNBC’s silicon valley bureau chief, made some of the most ridiculous pro-Mac arguments I’ve ever heard on TV.
Sprint’s Aircard 402: ExpressCard & PC Card Compatible
Sprint released the AirCard 402, a mobile broadband modem that can slip into both PC Card and ExpressCard slots. The AirCard 402′s adapter provides more flexibility to users that have multiple machines or who plan on upgrading within the next couple of years. ‘
