Apple Launches Fixes For Bluetooth and MacBook Pro Hard Drives

Apple Launches Fixes For Bluetooth and MacBook Pro Hard Dri

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Apple has launched two firmware updates to fix issues with Bluetooth and MacBook Pro hard drive noise. The Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0.1 fixes bugs and improves compatibility with the Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse and Apple Wireless Keyboard. The update is available for all Macs with Broadcom Bluetooth chipsets including all unibody MacBooks and MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, and all other Macs introduced in 2009.

Meanwhile, the Hard Drive Firmware Update 2.0 fixes the widely reported issue with hard drive noise. This issue only affects MacBook Pros with 7200 RPM hard drives introduced in June 2009 or later.

DosPara Prime Note Galleria GS

DosPara Prime Note Galleria GS

DosPara Japan comes back with their latest notebook PC namely the Prime Note Galleria GS. The laptop comes jam packed with a 15.4-inch with a 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution, a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 CPU, an nVidia GeForce 966M GS with 512MB of VRAM, a 4GB of DDR2 SDRAM, a 500 GB of SATA HDD, a DVD Super Multi, WiFi and HDMI out. Weighing at only 2.7kg, the Prime Note Galleria GS comes with a battery that provides enough juice for around 2.6-hours of operation time.

HP Compaq 610 15.6-Inch Low-End Business Notebook PC

HP Compaq 610 15.6-Inch Low-End Business Notebook PC

HP Japan is out with another one of its low-end business notebook PC for the Japanese market. Dubbed as the Compaq 610, the system is powered by a 1.86GHz Intel Celeron T1500 processor and features a 15.6-inch wide LCD screen with 1366 x 768 resolution, an Intel GLE960 Express chipset, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB HDD, a DVD Super Multi-Drive, three USB 2.0 ports and Windows XP Professional OS. The HP Compaq 610 retails for 65,100 Yen (about $691).

Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook

Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook

Nokia will release their first 10-inch netbook namely the Nokia Booklet 3G. The netbook features an Intel Atom processor with an “HD ready” LCD display, an integrated A-GPS, Ovi Maps software, and HDMI out. The Nokia Booklet 3G also has a built in 3G/HSPA and Wi-Fi that will provide high speed Internet access on the go. Its battery provides up to 12-hours of operation time, which is impressive. Nokia will provide more details on the Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook on September 2nd, 2009 at Nokia World. Stay tuned for more updates

MacBook Stand

BookArc MacBook Stand

Twelve South has recently announced the BookArc, which is a metal stand designed to hold any Apple MacBook, from MacBook Air to the 17-inch MacBook Pro. The stand is designed to free up desk space by allowing the MacBook to operate in a vertical position. The BookArc is currently available at the Apple Store and retails for $49.99. A BookArc “six-pack” geared towards design studios and Mac-based offices is being offered at a bundled discount price of $249.99.

Eee PC 1101HA Unboxing Video

Asus Eee PC 1101HA Unboxing Video

The guys over at Liliputing has posted an unboxing video of the recently released Asus Eee PC 1101HA netbook. In case you’ve forgotten, this mini laptop is equipped with an Intel Atom Z520 processor, an 11.6-inch widescreen display with 1366 x 768 resolution, an Intel GMA500 graphics card, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a 1.3MPl webcam, a media card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3 USB ports, Windows XP Home OS and a 6-cell battery.

Samsung Readies Ultra-Thin X520 Notebook

Samsung Readies Ultra-Thin X520 Notebook

Samsung is getting ready to unleash its new ultra-thin and light notebook, the Samsung X520. Based on the Intel’s Consumer Low Voltage (CULV) platform, the new X520 features a 15.6-inch display with 1366 x 768 resolution, a 1.3GHz Core 2 Solo SU2700 CPU, a 4GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a 3-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, an HDMI output, a 6-cell battery and Windows Vista Home Premium OS. No details on pricing and release date yet, but according to some sources it will cost around €699 ($1,004)

Laptop Surge Protector

Laptop Surge Protector
The Laptop Surge Protector can protect your laptop and other sensitive electronics that use C6 and C8 power cords from the damaging effects of power surges and spikes. The device is easy to use. You just need to connect it between the power cord and power adapter. Its indicator light will show that the protector is working just fine. The indicator light will go out indicating that a surge has occurred. Each Laptop Surge Protector retails for $9.95

SALO-Laptop-A4510(908)

SALO-Laptop-A4510(908)-14.1"TFT-T1600-1.66G-1GB DDR2-120G- NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS(SMQ027

Specification:

Performance
Processor Type	Celeron Dual Core
Processor Clock Speed	1.66 G
Processor/Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Model	T1600
Mainboard / Chipset Type	SIS 671DX+SIS 968
Cache Memory / Type	L1 cache
Cache Memory / Installed Size	1M
RAM/Technology	SDRAM
RAM Installed Size	1GB
RAM Max Supported Size	4G
Display Diagonal Size	14.1"
Max Resolution	1280 x 800
Display Technology	TFT active matrix
Graphics Type	Discrete graphics
Graphics Model	NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS(256MB/64bit)
Storage and Expansion
Hard Drive Type	SATA
Hard Drive Capacity	120G
Hard Drive Spindle Speed	5400Rpm
Optical Storage Type	DVD±RW
PCMCIA Expansion	4 in 1 Card Reader
Input/Output Connectors
Ports	3x USB 2.0,Display Output1x VGA,1×RJ45
Audio/Video	1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone/Line-Out,1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Microphone,Input 1x Integrated Microphone
Communications
Networking/Data Link Protocol	Fast Ethernet
General
Product Type	Notebook
Operating System	Windows XP Trial Version (We recommend that you install a genuine copy of Windows XP after purchase)
Keyboard	Full-Size Keyboard
Battery Type	6-Cell Lithium-Ion
Power Device Type	AC Adapter
Voltage required	100/240V
Color	Black
Net Weight	2.56Kg

Netbook-S101 Mini Laptop

Netbook-S101 Mini Laptop-10.2"TFT-Intel Atom N270 1.6G-1GB DDR2-160G-Free Gifts -Mouse-Sleeve(SMQ2687)

Specification:

Performance
Processor Type	Intel Atom
Processor Clock Speed	1.6G
Processor/Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Model	Intel Atom N270
Mainboard / Chipset Type	Intel 945GSE Express
Cache Memory / Type	L1 cache
Cache Memory / Installed Size	512 KB
RAM/Technology	DDR 2
RAM Installed Size	1GB
RAM Max Supported Size	4G
Display Diagonal Size	10.2"
Max Resolution	WXGA 1024 x 600
Display Technology	Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Graphics Type	Integrated Graphics
Graphics Model	Intel GMA950
Storage and Expansion
Hard Drive Type	SATA
Hard Drive Capacity	160 GB
Hard Drive Spindle Speed	5400Rpm
Optical Storage Type	No
PCMCIA Expansion	SD/MMC/MS Card Reader
Input/Output Connectors
Ports	3x USB 2.0,1x VGA Display Output,1×RJ45
Audio/Video	Integrated Quadraphonic Speakers,1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone/Line-Out,1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Microphone
Communications
Networking/Data Link Protocol	Fast Ethernet
Wireless Connection	Wifi
Wireless Protocol	802.11b/g
General
Product Type	Notebook
Model	Tengjun Mini T25
Operating System	Linux or WindowsXP(Optional)
Keyboard	92% full sized keyboard
Battery Type	3-Cell Lithium-Ion
Battery/Run Time	2.5 Hours
Power Device Type	AC Adapter
Voltage required	100/240V
Color	Gold / Black / Coffee
Dimensions /W*D*H	9.9"x7.3"x1"

Dell Latitude D630 Laptop

Dell Latitude D630 Laptop - Core 2 Duo P8100 2.1GHz - 14.1" WXGA - 1GB RAM - 160GB(SMQ1073)

Description:

Processors
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8100 (2.1GHz, 2M L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
Operating System
DOS
Chipset
Intel® 45 Express Chipset
Displays
14.1" Premium WXGA (1280x800) LED Display
Memory
1GB RAM is intalled Dual Channel DDR2 Memory4 Available DIMM Slots: Two Memory slots offering up to 8GB5 Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz
Primary Storage
5400 RPM Encrypted Hard Drive up to 160GB2
Optical Drives
24X CDRW/DVD with Cyberlink PowerDVD™
Graphics Cards
NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 160M4 256MB DDR24 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD4
Connectivity
Wired: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet network interface adaptor 56K v924 Internal Modem (Optional) Wireless LAN: Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11g) Dell Wireless 1510 (802.11a/g/n 2x2) Intel® WiFi Link 5100 [802.11a/g/n (1x2)] Intel WiFi Link 5300 [802.11a/g/n (3x3)] Bluetooth & Ultra-Wideband: Dell Wireless 3706 Bluetooth® 2.1 (optional)
Security
Physical Security: Steel-reinforced Cable Lock Slots, Media Module and Hard Drive Locks. User & System Security: Smart Card Reader and Contactless Smart Card Reader Fingerprint Reader (optional) TPM 1.2 Optional Encrypted Hard Drive provides full disk encryption ControlVault – secure credential management within a trusted boundary Network Security: 802.11 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), 802.11i (WPA2), Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 802.1x with EAP modes and compatible with CCX 4.0
Multimedia
2 speakers, digital microphone (optional) Integrated Webcam (optional)
Expandability
Slots: 5-in-1 card reader; PCMCIA or ExpressCard 54 Docking: E-Port, E-Port Plus, E-Legacy Extender, E-Flat Panel Stand, E-Monitor Stand, E-View Laptop Stand, E-Media Bay Modular Options: E-Family modular media bay: 8X DVD-ROM, 24X CDRW/DVD, 8X DVD+/-RW, second Hard Drive or Travel Lite Module
Chassis
Magnesium Alloy LCD back and Base Color choices available Weight & Dimensions: Starting at: 4.3 lbs/1.95 kg7 Width: 13.1"/335mm Depth: 9.37"/238mm Height: 1-1.2"/27/31mm Ports: IEEE - 1394, docking connector, USB 2.0 (x4), VGA, Display Port, RJ-11 (optional), RJ-45, eSATA, USB PowerShare, headphone/speaker out, mic
Power
Power Supply: 90 Watt AC adapter with cord wrapping 4-cell, 6-cell or 9-cell extended life primary batteries 84Whr high capacity battery slice (optional)

Apple Macbook Pro Laptop MB990ZP/A

Apple Macbook Pro Laptop MB990ZP/A - 13.3" LED Widescreen Display-Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz-2GB DDR3-160G(SMQ3064)

Specification

Performance
Processor Type	Core 2 Duo
Processor Clock Speed	2.26G
Processor/Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Model	P8400 or P7550
Mainboard / Chipset Type	NVIDIA GeForce 9400
Cache Memory / Type	L2 cache
Cache Memory / Installed Size	3M
RAM/Technology	DDR 3
RAM Installed Size	2GB
RAM Max Supported Size	8GB
Display Diagonal Size	13.3"
Max Resolution	1280 x 800
Display Technology	LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
Graphics Type	Discrete graphics
Graphics Model	NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
Storage and Expansion
Hard Drive Type	SATA
Hard Drive Capacity	160 GB
Hard Drive Spindle Speed	5400Rpm
Optical Storage Type	8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±RW)
Input/Output Connectors
Ports	1xMagSafe power port; 1x Gigabit Ethernet port; 1x One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps); 1x Mini DisplayPort; 2x USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps); 1 x SD card slot; 1x Audio in/out; 1x Kensington lock slot
Audio/Video	Built-in stereo speakers; Built-in omnidirectional microphone; Combined optical digital output/headphone out (user-selectable analog audio line in); Supports Apple Stereo Headset with microphone
Communications
Networking/Data Link Protocol	Gigabit Ethernet,Bluetooth 2.0,Bluetooth 2.1,IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Wireless Connection	Wifi ,Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Wireless Protocol	802.11n draft,Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
General
Product Type	Notebook
Model	Macbook MB990
Operating System	Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard
Security	60W MagSafe Power Adapter
Keyboard	Full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
Pointing Device	Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion
Battery/Run Time	7 Hours
Power Device Type	AC Adapter
Voltage required	100/240V
Color	Aluminum and glass enclosure, Silver
Dimensions /W*D*H	32.5x22.7x2.41cm
Net Weight	2.04kg

Apple Macbook MB403ZP/A

Apple Macbook MB403ZP/A - Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 2.4GHz/13.3"WXGA /2GB/160GB/Mac OS X(SMQ1062)

Description: 

Size and weight

Height:

1.08 inch (2.75 cm)

Width:

12.78 inches (32.5 cm)

Depth:

8.92 inches (22.7 cm)

Weight:

5.0 pounds (2.27 kg)¹

Connections and expansion 

• MagSafe power port
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• Mini-DVI port
• FireWire 400 port (up to 400 Mbps)
• Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
• Audio line in
• Audio line out
• Kensington cable lock slot

Communications

Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking² (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Audio

• Built-in stereo speakers
• Built-in omnidirectional microphone
• Combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack)
• Combined optical digital audio output/audio line out (minijack)

Installed software

• Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
• iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)

Environmental status

• Majority of circuit board laminates are free of brominated flame retardants
• Majority of internal cables are PVC-free
• Meets ENERGY STAR requirements

Display

13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colors

Supported resolutions: 1280 by 800 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio

Graphics and video support

Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory³

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

Built-in iSight camera

Mini-DVI port

Pure digital video output

DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (optional)

VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (optional)

Composite output using mini-DVI to video adapter (optional)

S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (optional)

Input

• Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
• Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Processor and memory

• 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
• 800MHz frontside bus
• 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs)   of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB

Storage

2.4GHz MacBook

• 160GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive
• 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) Maximum write: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
  Maximum read: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, and DVD+RW; 24x CD
  

Battery and power⁵

55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
60W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system

Electrical and operating requirements

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
• Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
• Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

XBOX Laptop Hand Bag

- Backpacks For 15.4" Notebook(SMQ2334)

Description:

Physical Characteristics

• Color : black
• Exterior Material : nylon

General Information

• Product Type : Laptop Hand Bag - Backpacks

XBOX Laptop Hand Bag

XBOX Laptop Hand Bag - Backpacks For 14.1" Notebook(SMQ2336)

Description:

Physical Characteristics

• Color : green
• Exterior Material : nylon

General Information

• Product Type : Laptop Hand Bag - Backpacks

8.9" Netbook with 1.6G CPU/1GB RAM/SSD 8GB/Wifi(SMQ461)

Specification:

• CPU: VIA C7-Mobile processor 1.6G Hz and VIA chipset
• Operation system: Support Windows XP/LINUX etc.
• Memory: 1GB(DDR2)
• Storage Device: SSD 8GB
• LCD display: 1024*600
• VGA: S3G UniChrome Pro II
• LAN: 10/100M Ethernet Access
• WIFI: 802.11b/g
• Keyboard: 80keys Standard English Keyboard
• Mouse&Touch pad: Build-in touch panel, set two shortcut key, and support usb port mouse
• USB Port: USB 2.0 x 2 ports
• Build-in camera: 1.3 MEGA Pixel
• Card slot: 1 SD Card Slot
• Sound effect: In focus Audio
• Build-in stereo speaker
• Build-in Microphone
• Electric current: CPU 15W
• Battery: 4CELL-2100MAH
• Size: 250*185*30mm
• NW: 1.25KG

Hot Eee PC

Hot Eee PC with 1.6G CPU/1GB RAM/160GB SATA HDD/10.2"LCD/Wifi(SMQ401)

Specification:

• CPU: VIA C7-Mobile processor 1.6G Hz and VIA chipset
• Operation system: Windows XP Trial Version (We recommend that you install a genuine copy of Windows XP after purchase)
• Memory: 1GB(DDR2)
• HDD Storage Device: 160G
• LCD display: 1024*600
• VGA: S3G UniChrome Pro II
• LAN: 10/100M Ethernet Access
• WIFI: 802.11b/g
• Keyboard: 80keys Standard English Keyboard
• Mouse&Touch pad: Build-in touch panel, set two shortcut key, and support usb port mouse
• USB Port: USB 2.0 x 3 ports
• Build-in camera: 1.3 MEGA Pixel
• Card slot: 1 SD Card Slot
• Sound effect: In focus Audio
• Build-in stereo speaker
• Build-in Microphone
• Electric current: CPU 15W
• Battery: 3CELL-2100MAH
• Size: 250*185*30mm NW: 1.25KG

Malata 10.2”TFT

Malata 10.2”TFT/ Intel Atom 1.6GHz CPU/1GB RAM/120G HDD EEE PC Laptop PC-81005 (SMQ257

Specifications:

• 10.2" 16:9 TFT LCD panel(resolution:1024×600 pixels)
• CPU: Intel®Atom N270 1.6GHz
• Support Linux/Windows XP
• Storage: 2.5 inches SATA 120GB HDD
• Memory: 1GB DDR2
• Built-in 0.3/1.3 mega Pixels Camera
• Battery capatility: 4000mAh/7.4V
• Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
• 10/100Mbps Ethernet
• 2×1.5W quality stereo speakers
• Interfaces:1×VGA;
• 3×USB Port;
• 1×Express Card Slot;
• 1×Headphone Output;
• 1×Microphone Input;
• 1×LAN RJ45;
• 1×DC-in 12V;
• 1×Detachable battery;
• 1×SD/MMC/MS card reader
• Unit Dimension:260×195×33mm
• Net Weight:1.25kg
• Package Dimension:297×127×239mm

ASUS Eee PC 1000H -10" - 160GB - Linux - Wi-Fi

Specification:

Operating System: GNU Linux
Display: 10"
Intel CPU & Chipset: Intel® Atom N270
Wireless Data Network: WLAN 802.11 n
Bluetooth: YES
Memory: 2GB
Storage: HDD 160GB
Camera: 1.3M Pixel
Audio: Stereo speaker;Digital Array Mic
Battery: 6 hrs
Weight: 1.45 kg

New Black Netbook - IBM Thinkpad Style Laptop

with 10.2”TFT / Intel Atom 1.6GHz CPU/1GB/160G HDD

Specifications:

System Type	Notebook
Processor Type	Atom N270
Mobile Technology	SpeedStep Technology
Processor Clock Speed	1.6 GHz
Processor / Data Bus Speed	533 MHz
Processor / Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Number
Mainboard / Chipset Type	Intel 945GSE Express
Cache Memory / Type	L2 cache
Cache Memory / Installed Size	512 KB
RAM / Technology	DDR2 SDRAM
RAM Installed Size	1 GB
RAM Max Supported Size	2 GB
RAM / Specification Compliance	DDR2-667/PC2-5300
Hard Drive Type
Hard Drive Capacity	160 GB
Storage Controller Type	Serial ATA
Hard Drive Spindle Speed	5400 Rpm
Card Reader Type	SD/MMC/MS
Optical Storage Type	No
Optical Storage / Read Speed	/
Optical Storage / Write Speed	/
Optical Storage / Rewrite Speed	/
Display Diagonal Size	10.2 Inch
Display / Color Support	16 million colors
Max Resolution	1024 x 600
Display Technology	Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Networking Type	integrated
Networking / Data Link Protocol	Ethernet: 10/100M
Networking / Wireless NIC	802.11b/g
Graphics Controller	Intel GMA 945
Max Resolution (external)	1024 x 768
Video Memory Installed Size	/
Video Memory / Max Supported Size	128 MB
Audio Input Type	Stereo jack
Input Device Type	Standard Keyboard
Operating System	Windows XP Trial Version (We recommend that you install a genuine copy of Windows XP)
Battery / Technology	Lithium ion
Battery Capacity	2200 mAh
Battery / Run Time	2 Hours
Power Device Type	Power adapter external
Voltage required	AC 100 - 240V
Miscellaneous / Color	Withe black
Header / Compatibility	PC ,Linux
Dimensions / Width	8.66 Inch
Dimensions / Depth	0.82-0.88 Inch
Dimensions / Height	12.77 Inch
Dimensions / Weight	3.5 lbs.
Service & Support Type	1 year warranty
Shipping weight	4.5 lbs.

Lenovo ThinkPad T400

Lenovo ThinkPad T400

• Screen: 14.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) High Brightness LED Backlit (678 nit, Matte finish)
• Operating System: Windows Vista Business (32bit, SP1)
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB Cache)
• Memory: 3GB DDR3 RAM
• Storage: 160GB Hitachi HDD (7200rpm)
• Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW
• Wireless: Intel 5100 802.11AGN, Bluetooth 2.0
• Graphics: Intel X4500 Integrated Graphics
• Power: 56Wh 6-cell, 90W 20V AC adapter
• Dimensions: 13.2" x 9.4" x 1.47/1.12"
• Weight: 5lbs 7.6oz with 6-cell, 4lbs 11.8oz without battery, 6lbs 5.3oz travel weight
• Retail Price: $1,734

Dell Latitude D630

Dell Latitude D630

• Processor: Intel T7300 Core 2 Duo (2.0GHz, 800MHz FSB, 4MB Cache)
• Graphics: Intel GMA X3100
• Operating System: Windows Vista Business 32-bit
• Display: WXGA+ 1440 x 900 (matte)
• Hard Drive: 80GB 540RPM
• Memory: 512MB (512MB x 1), up to 4GB max
• Ports:
  • 4 - USB 2.0 (two in the back and two on the right)
  • FireWire (left)
  • Security lock (left)
  • Headphone out & microphone in (left)
  • VGA out (back)
  • 56k modem (back)
  • Gigabit Ethernet (back)
  • Power (back)
  • Serial (back)
• Slots:
  • 1 PC Card Slot
  • Smart Card Slot
  • Docking station
• Optical Drive: DVD +/- RW
• Battery: 9-cell 85WHr
• Security: UPEK fingerprint reader
• Pointing device: Touchpad or Track Stick
• Intel 3945 WLAN (802.11a/g) mini Card
• Dell Wireless 360 Bluetooth Vista Module
• USA keyboard
• Dimensions: 13.3" x 9.37" x 1.09 - 1.27" (337mm x 238mm x 27.6 - 32.3mm)
• Weight: 5.1lbs with DVD drive and 6-cell, 5.8lbs with 9-cell, 6.6lbs with AC adaptor and 9-cell
• 3 Year warranty, In-Home Service, International

Total Price As Configured: $1,372

Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro (mid 2009) User Review

Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro (mid 2009) User Review


Apple updated its line of Macbooks and Macbook Pros on the 8th of June 2009 with faster processors, SD card slots, increased battery life, and improved displays. This review looks at the standard top end 15-inch Macbook Pro purchased in the United Kingdom (model number MB986B/A), how it performs compared to other computers and Macbooks, and the advantages and disadvantages of these new changes.

The standard top end Macbook Pro has the following hardware specifications:

• CPU: Intel T9600 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo (6MB cache, 1066MHz FSB)
• Memory: 4GB (2x2GB) PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM (1066MHz)
• GPU: nVidia Geforce 9600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM (dedicated) AND nVidia Geforce 9400M with 256MB DDR3 SDRAM (shared)
• Display: 15.4” glossy LED-backlit TFT active-matrix (1440x900)
• HDD: Hitachi 500GB 5400rpm SATA II
• Battery: Integrated 73 W/Hr Lithium Polymer battery (up to 7 hours)
• Optical Drive: 8x DL slot-loading “SuperDrive” (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• Keyboard: Full size backlit keyboard (UK)
• Mouse: Multi-touch trackpad
• Case: Aluminium unibody case with catch-less magnetic latch
• Ports: Gigabit Ethernet port; FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps); Mini DisplayPort (up to 2560x1600); 2xUSB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps); SD card slot; Audio line in; Audio line out (Intel HD Audio); Kensington Lock slot
• Wi-Fi: AirPort Extreme (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• Webcam: built-in iSight webcam
• Dimensions: 0.95in x 14.35in x 9.82in (2.41cm x 36.4cm x 24.9cm)
• Weight: 5.5lbs (2.49kg)
• OS: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
• Warranty: 1-year worldwide AppleCare
• Price as configured: £1,699/$2,299