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Lenovo launches entry-level Core 2 Duo
Darius Chang | Nov 10, 2006
The Lenovo 3000 C100 has been given a new model number, C200, to celebrate its Core 2 Duo facelift. The Lenovo 3000 C200 uses the latest mobile processor from Intel while retaining the design and affordability of its predecessor.
Not everyone is willing to pay a premium for a ThinkPad with its advanced data security and physical protection features. As such, the Chinese company offers the entry-level Lenovo 3000 series as an alternative for small-business users who require a cheaper mobile solution. The Lenovo 3000 C200 is now available with a starting price of S$1,799 (US$1,322.79).
Core 2 Duo MacBooks
Darius Chang | Nov 10, 2006
Like falling dominos, the 13.3-inch MacBook is the next in line to cast aside the Core Duo chip and gear up with the Core 2 Duo processor.
A nice holiday season surprise is that not only are the prices for the three MacBook models unchanged, the specifications have been bumped up, making these portables even more attractive to your wallet. The base model stayed unaltered except for a processor upgrade to the equivalent Core 2 Duo chip. The midrange laptop and high-end black model have had memory increased to 1GB and the optical drive upgraded to a double-layer SuperDrive. Their harddisks have also been increased to 80GB and 120GB, respectively.
According to Apple, the new units should show up to a 25 percent performance increase from the previous generation. The new MacBooks are available for order at Apple's online store and take three to five business days for delivery.
Samsung's transforming ultraportable
Darius Chang | Nov 08, 2006
Resembling those toy Transformers characters more than a notebook, the Samsung SPH-P9000 seeks to make the typing on an Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) a revolutionary experience.
Showcased at the Mobile WiMAX Summit 2006 in Paris, the latest UMPC from the Korean chaebol may be a mite thick, but it twists and folds to uncover a full-size keyboard. Though this feature does make typing much easier, observers have commented that the small screen is still a major obstacle for the UMPC to be used as an everyday computing device.
Based on a Transmeta 1GHz processor, the 5-inch portable includes a Bluetooth radio, mini-USB connector and an integrated 1.3-megapixel camera in a 580g package. Potential buyers should note that the ubiquitous Wi-Fi has been replaced with Mobile WiMAX and CDMA EV-DO connectivity, which mean this unit can be used only in certain countries which offer such technologies. It is due to retail in Korea in the first half of 2007, while we await word from Samsung if this mobile will make its way to the rest of the world.
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Fujitsu's new tablets 
Darius Chang | Nov 08, 2006
| Editors' note : The Stylistic ST5112 and ST5111 tablets have also joined the Core 2 Duo lineup. They are upgrades from the Stylistic ST5032 and ST5031, respectively. The Stylistic ST5112 will be available in stores from late November with a S$4,688 (US$3,447.06) price tag. Fujitsu will announce the prices and availability of the other new units at a later date. |
Besides refreshing the Fujitsu LifeBook T4215 to Core 2 Duo, the successor to its mini-tablet LifeBook P1510 gets a total facelift with the P1610.
The LifeBook T4215, an upgrade of the T4210, sports a Core 2 Duo chip in the same chassis as the latter. The LifeBook P1610, on the other hand, has been redesigned and now sports a classy black-and-silver body on a Centrino Core platform. Instead of only a CompactFlash slot in its predecessor, the new model now incorporates a Type II PC Card slot and an SD memory card reader. Utilizing the energy-efficient Core Solo 1.2GHz chip, it even offers biometric security in the form of a fingerprint sensor. The standard three-cell battery is said to last only 3.5 hours, but an extended six-cell option bumps it up to twice as long.
These models are due to enter the Asia-Pacific market soon, though at the time of going to press, Fujitsu has been unable to confirm the availability and prices for these models.
Dell unleashes AMD laptops
Darius Chang | Nov 02, 2006
| Editors' note : The Dell Inspiron 1501 is available from today for Asia-Pacific markets. In conjunction with the launch, Dell has also announced the inclusion of its upgraded Dell Support 3.2 application which constantly scans the system and downloads auto-fixes, updates and drivers. It is available now in English, with simplified and traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese versions to be released in late November. |
Transitioning from purely Intel-based systems, Dell is now offering portables based on AMD's processor technology. This much-anticipated move ends the exclusive relationship the US manufacturer had with Intel's Centrino platform, giving consumers more choice over the internal components of their machine.
The Dell Inspiron 1501 is a 15.4-inch widescreen notebook with options for AMD Sempron, Turion 64 and the dual-core Turion 64 X2 chips. Based on the integrated ATI Radeon Xpress1150 graphics chipset with 256MB of HyperMemory (which combines discrete video RAM with system memory), it is a mainstream machine built for the average home user. Prices start at S$1,277 (US$938.97) for the Sempron model.
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