HP, AMD & MTV Notebook Design Contest Winners (CES 2009) is a post by Pat Moorhead from Notebooks.com.

The Sony VAIO VGN-CR305E/RC bundle is $999, which is a so-so value, depending on why you’re buying it. Sony is offering a $100 discount through 2/10/08 with coupon code “VAIO100.” If your significant other is a casual notebook user, this computer will do the trick It has a generous 200GB of hard drive capacity, but its 1.6GHz Pentium Dual-Core T2330 processor and 1GB of memory are a bit of a buzz kill. If you really love your girlfriend or wife, upgrade to 2GB of memory before you give it to her.

The 14.1-inch display is a nice form factor for users that are sick of lugging around 15-inch notebooks, but aren’t ready to downsize to a truly compact notebook.

The VGN-CR305E/RC comes with a multi-format DVD burner and 802.11n networking.

Clcik here to learn more or buy the Sony VAIO CR Notebook Red Collection for $999.99. Get a $100 discount ($899 total)with Coupon Code VAIO100 through 2/10/08

Sony VAIO CR-Series Valentine Edition Notebook is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.

The Gateway M-Series, which was previously available in Garnet Red and Pacific Blue, is now available in rich Merlot and luminous Silver. Both will be available in “Arctic Bloom,” which is a pattern of wildflowers on a turquoise background.

Unlike other PC manufacturers, Gateway will not charge a premium for its color and graphic options.

From the Gateway press release:

“Our customers responded so well to the jewel-toned colors we introduced last fall that we’re expanding the line to offer customers even more choices in a PC that reflects their individuality and tastes,” said Todd Titera, Gateway senior manager, notebook PCs. “These new colors- Merlot, Silver and especially Arctic Bloom- have their own unique personality to please the fashion conscious and style-minded.

Gateway used its new InFuse process to inject the color and designs into the notebooks, giving them a striking, rich metallic finish. The color and graphics are then sealed in with a smooth, lustrous finish that has a high-quality appearance.

Gateway M and T Series Get New Colors, ‘Arctic Bloom’ Design is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.

The Gateway M-Series, which was previously available in Garnet Red and Pacific Blue, is now available in rich Merlot and luminous Silver. Both will be available in “Arctic Bloom,” which is a pattern of wildflowers on a turquoise background.

Unlike other PC manufacturers, Gateway will not charge a premium for its color and graphic options.

From the Gateway press release:

“Our customers responded so well to the jewel-toned colors we introduced last fall that we’re expanding the line to offer customers even more choices in a PC that reflects their individuality and tastes,” said Todd Titera, Gateway senior manager, notebook PCs. “These new colors- Merlot, Silver and especially Arctic Bloom- have their own unique personality to please the fashion conscious and style-minded.

Gateway used its new InFuse process to inject the color and designs into the notebooks, giving them a striking, rich metallic finish. The color and graphics are then sealed in with a smooth, lustrous finish that has a high-quality appearance.

Gateway M and T Series Get New Colors, 'Arctic Bloom' Design is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.

Obviously Lenovo can’t find 5,000 people around the globe to shell out $5,000 for the ThinkPad Reserve, which is no surprise considering you can configure an X61s with identical specs (but without leather wrap and support) for just $2,178 on Lenovo’s online store. Seasonal discounts bring the price down to just $1,633.

If you really must have the ThinkPad reserve, $3,000 isn’t that bad of a price to stand out in a sea of black ThinkPads and get that ‘wow that guy must be rich’ look.

I’d be seriously pissed if I’d shelled out $5,000 for a ThinkPad Reserve before this price drop. If you’re going to make a ‘reserve’ anything you should keep it exclusive. I don’t see BMW selling cars for 40% off without service contracts. The car manufacturer is wise enough to know that it would devalue the brand.

Lenovo should eat the cost of the Reserve ThinkPads it can’t sell for the full $5,000 price tag instead of discounting them. They have tons of big-name clients around the world they could give them away to as Christmas/Thank You presents.

If you really do want one of these, I’d strongly recommend steering clear of the $5,000 ThinkPad Reserve, which carries a $2,000 premium for 24/7 support. If you’ve got $5,000 to blow, just buy the $3,000 ThinkPad Reserve to get the fancy skin, and buy a spare X61s just in case the Reserve breaks down on you.

ThinkPad Reserve Now Just $3,000 after $2,000 Price Drop is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.

This 12.1-inch notebook’s loaded with Vista Business and ispowered by a Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB of RAM, and an 80GB hard drive. It will be available in Japan for 270000 Yen (about $2,500).

The CF-W7 is part of Panasonic’s business-rugged notebooks.

via Gizmodo

Panasonic Tougbook CF-WZ Subaru Impreza Special Edition is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.

The Graphic Splash Eco Edition VAIO FZ notebooks are priced at $1,339 at SonyStyle.com. The VGN-FZ290 comes with 1GB if RAM, 200GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner and a 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. Graphics are powered by a NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT GPU.
Sony is offering rebates to those interested in trading in used computers. Credits can be used towards the puchase of a new VAIO.

Eco-conscious features of the VAIO Graphic Splash Eco Edition:

* Slim design for minimum use of natural resources
* Easy-to-recycle materials for resource conservation
* Packaging comprised primarily of recyclable materials
* RoHS compliant componentsâ€â€Â free of hazardous materials such as lead
* Free recyclingâ€â€Â Sony branded products (www.sony.com/recycle)
* Rechargeable battery recycling program offered at Sony Style stores and participating

Graphic Splash Eco Edition FZ notebook Product Page

Sony VAIO FZ Graphic Splash Eco Edition is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.

The VAIO VGN-CR290EAP starts at $1,370 and includes a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 200GB had drive and DVD burner. If pink is your color and you’re in need of a new notebook, you might as well support a good cause.

Sony will donate $10 for each pink DVD player and walkman it sells. The company says it will donate up to $50,000 to the foundation.

Visit Sony’s Online Store for details

Sony VAIOs Benefit Breast Cancer Research is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.

âہ“These new notebooks offer our trademark, head-turning designs along with cutting-edge technologies at an affordable price,â€Â said Mike Abary, senior vice president of VAIO product marketing at Sony Electronics.

The VAIO NR series will include a DVD/CD burner, Lcocation Free software and an optional Core 2 Duo processor. The NR series will come preloaded with LocationFree software which allows users to watch live TV, home DVD players or Tivo on their notebooks when used in conjunction with a LocationFree base station.

The VAIO NR looks like it will be a decent option for casual home users that want a stylish notebook that matches their living rooms.

The Sony VAIO NR will initially be available in four configurations. The VGN-NR110 will include an Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2310, running at 1.46GHz, 120GB hard drive and 1GB of memory. The VAIO VGN -NR120 is identical to the VGN-NR110, except it has a 160GB hard drive.

The VAIO VGN-NR140 has a 1.6GHz processor, but is otherwise identical to the VGN-NR120. The VAIO VGN-NR160 has a 1.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor.

VAIO NR Series Product Page

Sony VAIO NR – Cheapest Sony Notebook Yet is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.

The âہ“Growâ€Â edition captures the feel of an organic forest with deep green, blue and purple flower-growing wildly across the top of the notebook while âہ“Never Stopâ€Â is a colorful, kaleidoscopic design that is decked in interlacing lines and spherical shapes.

The special edition 15.4-inc widescreenVAIO FZ notebooks are pre-loaded with a video of Maya discussing her inspiration of her design. A limited edition engraving and an autographed certificate of authenticity are included.

The special edition notebooks come with high-end components including a Blu-ray Disc burner capable of burning a 50GB disc, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz processor, 200GB hard drive and 2GB of memory. These notebooks will ship with Windows Vista Home Premium.

Hayukâ€â„¢s extraordinary artwork is also featured on the interior of the PC. These models include wallpaper that matches each design, a limited edition engraving and a pre-installed video of Maya discussing her inspiration behind the designs. Each notebook comes with a certificate of authenticity with Hayukâ€â„¢s original signature.

a percentage of each purchase will be donated to Creativity Explored, a non-profit organization supporting artists with developmental disabilities.

The VAIO Graphic Splash Maya Hayuk Edition notebooks will cost $2,500 and will be available at www.sonystyle.com.

Sony VAIO Graphic Splash Maya Hayuk Edition FZ Notebooks is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.