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HP unveils $900 HP Folio ultrabook, refreshes Envy line
- HP officially joined the ultrabook fray today with the announcement of a 13.3-inch laptop dubbed the HP Folio. Keeping in line with Intel's requirements for the category, the device measures 0.7 inches at its thickest point and weighs 3.3 pounds,…
Razer reports R&D break-in, two prototype laptops stolen
- Razer has lost two prototype Blade gaming laptops after thieves stole several items from the company's San Francisco Bay Area R&D offices. The theft occurred over the weekend of November 4. The laptops in question, set to feature unique gaming oriented…
Ultrabooks to make up 43 percent of laptop market by 2015
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According to research by IHS iSuppli, Ultrabooks will account for 43% of worldwide notebook shipments by 2015, despite the devices only just starting to arrive on the market. An Ultrabook is defined as being a notebook that...
HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Review
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A few months ago we posted our review of the HP ProBook 6360b, the latest HP "b" series notebook and their first in a 13.3" form factor. Today we'll be looking at another business-class notebook from HP, the EliteBook 8460p.
As the name suggests, it's a step above the standard business-minded 6360b and as such, it's billed as a Large Enterprise Business product. The "professional" EliteBook retails for about $300 more than the ProBook, but is that premium worthwhile?
Sony launches 15.5-inch VAIO S, tweaks other product lines
- As promised, Sony has begun shipping the VAIO S it unveiled at IFA in August, in addition to updating other notebook lines. The 15.5-inch VAIO S is part of a series-wide overhaul that started in May, bringing improved portability, performance…
Spider Phone turns into laptop, tablet, or gaming handheld
- Korea's telecommunications provider KT has unveiled a new concept smartphone that can act as a gaming handheld, a tablet or a laptop. Dubbed Spider Phone, the device would work pretty much like Motorola's Atrix or Asus' Padfone, in that the…
Samsung unveils Series 7 notebooks with ExpressCache
- Samsung has announced a new range of laptops today that is meant to fit somewhere between the existing Series 3 and Series 9 lines in terms of pricing. The new Series 7 Chronos starts at $999 for a 15.6-inch model…
Razer jumps into the gaming laptop market with 17-inch Blade
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Accessory-maker Razer today unveiled what it claims is the "world's first true gaming laptop," a 17-inch (1920x1080) system encased in a full aluminum chassis that's surprisingly thin and light for the category it competes in; coming in at 0.88" thick...
MSI X-Slim X460 Notebook Review
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MSI recently expanded its ultraportable offerings with the addition of two last generation X-Slim notebooks. Although they're designed to be lightweight and compact, the X460 notebooks also strive to be powerful, courtesy of Intel's Sandy Bridge processors.
While ultraportable laptops generally carry a 12 to 13" display, MSI says the X460 strikes a fine balance between mobility and performance using a 14" LED backlit screen and Intel's Core i7-2630QM quad-core chip.
Weekend Open Forum: A PC industry without HP
- HP shocked the technology world this week when it announced that it is considering the spin-off or sale of its personal computer business, and is also dropping its operations for webOS devices -- which they acquired just sixteen months ago…
Apple sidesteps HP, tops mobile PC shipments (if you count the iPad)
- Apple overtook HP to become the top mobile PC vendor worldwide in the second quarter of 2011, according to stats released by DisplaySearch. The report, which includes figures for both notebooks and tablets, claims that Apple represented 21.1% of the…
HP halts webOS business, possible PC unit spin off, more
- The web exploded earlier today following a Bloomberg report that claimed HP planned to dump its PC business and make a massive $10 billion acquisition. Those rumors have been confirmed by the company's earnings report this evening that claims that…
MSI unveils notebook with E-450 APU, new X460 ultraportables
- MSI has unveiled a new value-minded notebook for media fiends. Billed as a "high-end multimedia machine," the CR430 is packing fresh Fusion silicon from AMD, courtesy of the company's E-450 APU. That model may be unfamiliar to you considering it…
Dell refreshes mainstream Inspiron and Vostro notebooks
- Dell has slathered a fresh coat of paint on its mainstream Inspiron 13z and 14z notebooks, updating their specifications and aesthetics. Both notebooks are available today, though the 13z is limited to select Asian markets and the system's US product…
The ultrabooks are coming, Intel pushes forward with $300 million fund
- Intel is getting more serious on their intent to drive sales of "Ultrabooks" in the upcoming holiday season and beyond. We had reported earlier on rumors that the chip giant was paying first-tier notebook vendors to develop Ultrabooks, but with…
Dell readies Latitude XT3 convertible notebook
- Dell is readying a new convertible notebook for professionals who fancy the novelty of a touchscreen tablet but are unwilling to sacrifice the functionality of a full-fledged keyboard and operating system. Announced in early February and originally spaced for launch…
WD's Scorpio Blue 1 TB notebook hard drive gets benchmarked
- Western Digital’s new 1 TB Scorpio Blue 9.5mm, 2.5-inch mobile hard drive which launched less than two weeks ago has already been analyzed and benchmarked by the crew over at Hot Hardware. The high capacity notebook drive was pitted against…
Tuesday tech deals: Llano, Blu-ray-equipped notebook $525
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HP Home & Home Office offers the Pavilion dv6zqe notebook, model no. LK237AV, for $599.99. Coupon code "MULN4163" cuts it to $524.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we've seen for this model with a quad-core processor by $50...
TechSpot's Laptop Buying Guide: Q3 2011 Update
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To help ease the hassle of going through countless notebook models getting released week in and week out, we've compiled a list of our favorite notebooks available right now and grouped them into six different categories: ultraportables, business & general purpose laptops, desktop replacements, gaming notebooks, budget laptops, and netbooks.
Ultraportables Thin and light laptops balance portability, performance and battery life. 
Business Mid to high end components with an emphasis on durability, security and battery life. 
Desktop Replacements The most complete set of features, often forgo battery life and portability for extra horsepower. 
Gaming If mobility is a priority, there are some solid portable choices for gamers. 
Value These hot sellers offer a good balance of price and features. 
Netbooks Best suited as travel companions or as secondary systems.
Best Buy offers $350, $380 Sandy Bridge notebooks
- Intel's Sandy Bridge architecture has trickled down to the sub-$400 notebook segment courtesy of two machines from HP and Toshiba. Listed at Best Buy for $350, the 4.7lb Pavilion g4-1104dx is potentially the cheapest Sandy Bridge notebook around with a…
Dual 17" display laptop from gScreen is now up for pre-order
- Back in 2009, a company named gScreen earned a seat in the limelight when it announced a rather unconventional notebook called the "Spacebook," packing a secondary display that could be slipped out when needed and tucked away when not. It…
Toshiba: world's first glasses-free 3D laptop arrives in August
- Toshiba has announced it is launching the "world's first" glasses-free 3D laptop next month. First teased at CES 2011, the Qosmio F750 not only lets you view 3D images without glasses, it can also display 2D at the exact same…
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