DeviceVM is launching SplashTop a platform that makes it possible to start up your computer and begin browsing the web or make a Skype call within five seconds. SplashTop , which is embedded within a motherboard and runs off of flash memory, may be available in notebooks as early as next year. 
Fujitsu announced the LifeBook V1010 notebook series for home offices and schools. The Lifebook V1010 is a no-frills 15.d-inch notebook that starts at $799. 
Seagate Technology today announced it will begin shipping hybrid notebook drives in large volumes. Hybrid drives combine the large capacities of hard drives with a small amount of flash memory to deliver faster boot times, improved performance, greater reliability and lower power consumption. Seagate has seen up to 50% lower power consumption in testing. 
A notebook stand can make your computing life a lot more comfortable. If you're short on cash, you can try building one yourself out of a binder. The cost? About $3. 
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the ThinkPad notebook. More than 30 million ThinkPads have been sold in 160 countries since 1992, and becoming the notebook of choice for some of the biggest companies in the world. 
Microsoft officially announced three new Zunes, including the 80GB Zune ($249), 4GB flash Zune ($149) and 8GB flash Zune ($199). The flash Zunes are available in pink, green, black and red. All of the new zunes have a touch-sensitive navigation button and play video. 
Replug is a simple device that protects your notebook jack from what its inventors call the 'rigors of daily use.' The Replay transforms any 3.5mm jack into a breakaway connection that detaches from a set of headphones in case of sudden movement. 
Toshiba updated the Satellite P205 series of 17-inch desktop replacement notebooks, including two new models that feature HD DVD drives and up to 300GB of storage. The Toshiba Satellite offer some nice entertainment features for movie buffs. 
Buy a customized VAIO FZ or CR series notebook and get a free LocationFree Base Station. Watch live and recorded TV on your notebook from anywhere in the world with the LocationFree Base station, normally priced at $199. 
Microsoft will continue selling Windows XP through the middle of next year, despite previous announcements that XP sales would cease on January 2008. Notebook manufacturers will have until then to sell XP machines to those who aren't ready to migrate to Windows Vista. Microsoft will continue to sell licenses to its customers until June 2008. 
Palm announced the Palm Centro will be available at Sprint stores for $99 starting October 14. Aimed at first-time smartphone buyers, the Centro is the company's smallest smartphone yet. The Palm Centro will run on Sprint's EVDO network to deliver web content, video and chat.