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Stolen Notebook Recovered w/ LogMeIn and Lojack for Laptops
Joshua Alston's home was burglarized while he was in the shower. His notebook was stolen, but fortunately he was able do some digital detective work to help police recover it. He used an application called LogMeIn to remotely see what the burglar looked like, install Lojack For Laptops
and ultimately guide police to the culprit's apartment.
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. 
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. 
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. '
Dell Updates Studio 15 Notebook w/LED Display, Backlit Keyboard
Dell refreshed its Studio 15 entertainment notebook with an energy efficient 15.6" LED display and a backlit keyboard. There are three 16:9 screen-resolutions to choose from, including full 1080p. 
HP Pavilion dv2 Game Demo: Call of Duty World at War
The HP Pavilion dv2 is an ultraportable notebook that's affordable, but has enough graphics muscle that users can enjoy video games and play Blu-ray discs. After toning done the graphics setting, I played Call of Duty Word: World at War at over 30 frames per second and recorded the below video clips. 
HP Pavilion dv2 Unboxed, First Impressions
AMD sent over an HP Pavilion dv2 for us to evaluate and I wanted to share some photos of it and my first thoughts. The HP Pavilion dv2 fits somewhere between a premium ultraportable and a netbook, sharing some characteristics of each. 