Clevo’s 18.4-inch M98xNU Gaming Laptop

The M98xNU Gaming Laptop is a high performance laptop from Clevo, Taiwan. It comes with a very good specification like 18.4-inch Full HD (1920×1080) display, mobile Intel quad-core processor support, Nvidia MCP79 chipset, DDR3-1333 RAM support, Nvidia Hybrid Power/Hybrid SLI/Hybrid Performance video card modes, Integrated Nvidia video card for power saving, and dual Nvidia 9800M-GTX video cards for maximum performance. Clevo will announce this new notebooks at the CeBIT 2009 tech Germany show in the next march. we’ll keep you updated. [Engadget]

NEC VersaPro UltraLight VC Notebook

NEC Japan will release its new VersaPro UltraLight VC notebook in January 2009. The notebook features a 12.1 inch LCD display at WXGA resolution with either Intel Celeron 723 or Core 2 Duo SU9300 processor. Other features include 1GB RAM, 80GB hard drive, Intel GS45 Express chipset, Wi-Fi connectivity, Fingerprint sensor, Felica port and SD memory card slot. You can also choose Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista Business OS. However, I am not sure the Celeron processor will be able to handle Windows Vista OS. The NEC VersaPro UltraLight VC Notebook is priced at €1,200 upwards, depending on the configuration. [Akihabara]

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MSI VR603 15.4-inch Notebook

The VR603 is the latest 15 inch notebook from MSI that features standard specification. The laptop offers Intel Dual-Core / Celeron Processor, up to 4GB DDR2 RAM, a 15.4 inch 1280 x 800 WXGA display, GMA X4500MHD Graphics, and 1.3MP webcam. Other features include 802.11 b/g/n Wireless, Bluetooth, supports max. of 320GB HDD, DVD Burner and Windows Vista Home Premium. No word on pricing at this time. [MSI]

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Asus Eee PC 1002HA Released

ASUS today released its Eee PC 1002HA that features a brushed aluminum LCD cover and palm rest. This 1.2kg netbook is only 1-inch thick and features Intel Atom N270 Processor with Intel 945GSE / ICH7-M Chipset, 10” / 10.2” LED Backlight display (1024 x 600 resolution), up to 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 802.11b/g/n Wireless, Bluetooth, 1.3MP Webcam, 4-in-1 Card Reader and Microsoft Windows XP / Linux Operating System. [PCLaunches

BenQ’s featherweight Joybook Lite U101 is Atom powered

BenQ has been off the hook for a while now, but they have finally collected themselves well in time for the CES, entering the laptop fray with their latest Joybook Lite U101. Weighing at about 1 kg, the U101 is aimed as a second notebook for the vivid user. It packs a 10.1” 16:9 WSVGA LED backlit screen supporting 1024 x 600 resolutions. This not so big notebook is powered by a 1.6GHz Atom processor for higher energy efficiency and extended battery life which is made possible with SSD-driven, three-cell battery. Joybook Lite U101 is expected to be made available by the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2009, with either Linux® or Windows® OS, 1.3MP webcam, WiFi and optional 3.75G HSUPA and Bluetooth.
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New ASUS UL Range Laptops Announced

ASUS have announced three new laptops in their UnLimited (UL) range that each boast an impressive 12 hour battery life. The new laptops named the UL30, UL50AG and UL50VG are each launching later this month and are each encased in a brushed aluminium cover creating a stylish look.

The laptops each use the latest Intel CULV processor technology mixed with power settings and energy saving features that achieve 12 hours of battery life.

Price wise the ASUS UL30 13.3″ laptop will cost £599 when launched in the UK. Next up the ASUS UL50AG 15.6″ will cost £699 when launched followed finally by the ASUS UL50VG that will cost £799 that also has a 15.6″ screen. Each will be launched 22nd October.

Other features of the laptops include high definition screens on all models, dual Altec Lansing speakers, AI light sensor technology, chiclet style keyboards with full numeric pads to the side along with multi-touch touchpads.

ASUS UL Series Key Features:

* 12-hour battery life* for all-day computing
* Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CULV Processor SU7300 – latest generation
* 13.3” or 15.6” high definition widescreen displays
* Dual Altec Lansing speakers with rich sound quality
* AI Light sensor technology for optimum working comfort**
* Ergonomic chiclet keyboard with full-size numeric keypad**
* Multi-touch touchpad for intuitive fingertip control
* GraphiX Boost technology** for switchable graphics to save energy
* Power4Gear technology adjusts settings for power consumption
* Up to 500GB storage**
* Wi-Fi 5100 a/g/n and Bluetooth for connectivity and file sharing
* Webcam built in for instant video communication
* Windows 7 Operating System
* 2 Year Global Collect & Return Warranty
* From £599 inc. VAT**

Two New Budget HP Laptops for Business Types

they ain't revolutionary, but should get the job done. The 14-inch Compaq 515 comes with either an AMD Athlon X2 or Turion X2 processor, while the 15.6-inch Compaq 610 goes the Intel route, with either a Core 2 Duo T5870 or dual-core Celeron.

Both laptops have 1366 by 768 LED-backlit displays, and support up to 8GB of DDR-800 memory. Standard fare includes Wi-Fi, a LightScribe DVD writer, SD card slot, and VGA-output.

The basic $429 Compaq 515 has a 160GB hard disk, but you can up that to a 250GB for more spreadsheet storage power. Graphics are served up by an integrated ATI Radeon HD 3200 GPU.

Though the Compaq 610 has lowly Intel GMA X3100 graphics, even the entry-level $449 model includes a 250GB hard disk as standard.