Xavier Lanier

Acer Aspire One 11.6″ Announced

aspire_11_oneAcer introduced a new Aspire One today that features an 11.6" display. It comes with a 160GB hard drive, Intel Atom processor and a six-cell battery that's good for up to eight hours. The Acer Aspire One 11.6" supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G connections to keep you connected on the go.

HP Pavilion dv2-1030us Available

hp_dv2The HP Pavilion dv2 is finally available for order at HPDirect.com. The HP Pavilion dv2 aims to tackle the most common objections to netbooks by offering a bigger display, roomier keyboard, improved graphics and an external optical drive. The first Pavilion dv2 configuration costs $749.99, but we expect that price to drop in the coming months as rebates and other discounts begin to kick in.

AT&T Selling $49 Netbooks, ThinkPad X200 at Select Retail Locations

att_logoAT&T announced that it is selling subsidized netbooks for between $49.99 and $349.99 with the purchase of a two-year mobile broadband contract. AT&T will also offer the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 with an integrated 3G modem for $849 with a 2-year AT&T DataConnect plan. The netbooks and ThinkPad will be available in a handful of AT&T stores in Philadelphia and Atlanta on a trial basis.

Review: Medis 24/7 Xtreme Fuel Cell Charger

xtreme-portable-chargerThe Medis 24/7 power pack is the world's first portable fuel cell system for consumer. It can charge just about any mobile phone, iPod or USB-powereed device when you're away from an electrical outlet. It's too expensive to use on a regular basis, but is an excellent item to keep around for emergencies or when you venture out into the great outdoors.

Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 Unboxed, First Thoughts

sany0001Lenovo's IdeaPad Y650 is the world's thinnest and lightest 16-inch notebook/ The IdeaPad Y650 is designed to offer a full media experience, without the weight and bulk found in other 16-inch notebooks. Lenovo sent us an IdeaPad Y650 and I unboxed it today.
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Microsoft’s ‘Laptop Hunters’ Campaign Stresses Value

Microsoft's kicked off an advertising campaign that stresses value. They've recorded a series of videos that show notebook buyers shopping for notebooks that meets their requirements for under $1,000. The campaign takes swipes at Apple MacBooks for being too expensive and offer PC brands as more affordable.

Gadget Stimulus Plan Day 9: ATEN USB KVM Switch

aten_kvmWe're trying to close your gadget deficit while the economy's in the dumps with the Gadget Stimulus Plan. Today we're giving away an ATEN USB KVM Switch that makes it easy to control two PCs at once. Just plug each end of the KVM cable into each of your PC's USB ports and you can control both computers with a single keyboard and mouse. There's no software to download or install.

T-Mobile Announces 3G USB Modem for Notebooks

tmobilewebconnect_3gT-Mobile announced the T-Mobile webConnect USB Laptop Stick, a 3G modem that can be used with any PC. Pricing for the modem and the service looks very similar to what you'll find from AT&T, Sprint and Verizon.

Dell Adamo Unboxed (video)

dell_adamo-10I got my hands on Dell's Adamo, which is world's thinnest notebook and the most stylish Dell I've ever seen. It is a beautiful piece of machinery and something I'd like to own.