HP LAUNCHES PAVILION DM1Z WITH AMD ZACATE PROCESSOR

HP has introduced a new ultraportable notebook. The HP Pavilion dm1z is the company's first portable laptop with an AMD Zacate processor.

The HP Pavilion dm1z has an 11.6 inch display. It is powered by an AMD E-350 Zacate processor with AMD Radeon HD6310 graphics which supports DirectX 11, 3D graphics acceleration and HD video.

The HP Pavilion dm1z looks a lot like the larger version of an HP Mini 210 laptop. It has a 100% full sized keyboard and an HD display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The notebook comes standard with a 6-cell, 55WHr battery which will reportedly get around 9.5 hours of battery life with WiFi turned off. HP says that you will get up to 10.5 hours of run time if you configure the laptop with an SSD instead of an HDD.

The base configuration which is priced at $449 has a 250GB hard drive, 2GB of RAM and WiFi 802.11b/gn. The laptop supports up to 8GB of RAM and up to 750GB of hard drive.

The HP Pavilion dm1z will start shipping in January.

LENOVO LAUNCHES THINKPAD X120E WITH AMD ZACATE PROCESSORS

Lenovo has launched a new laptop called the ThinkPad X120e. It is actually a sequel to the ThinkPad X100e. While the X100e had an AMD Nile processor, the X120e is powered by AMD's new Zacate processors.

With its AMD processor, the X100e delivered better performance than a typical ultraportable with Intel Atom processors. On the downside, it got only around 3.5 hours of battery life and had heat issues. But all that is history now. Lenovo claims that X120e will get over 6.5 hours of battery life. The company has, reportedly, also addressed the heat issue.

Like the X100e, the X120e also has an 11.6 inch display. It will be available with either AMD Zacate E-240 or E-350 processor and AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics.

Pricing and availability
The Lenovo ThinkPad X120e is priced at an enticing $399. It will be available in February.

GIGABYTE UNVEILS Q2005 NETBOOK WITH DUAL CORE ATOM PROCESSOR

Gigabyte has launched a new netbook called the Gigabyte Q2005. The device has a dual core Atom N550 processor. Unlike the Gigabyte T1005 convertible, the Q2005 doesn't have a touchscreen or swiveling display.

The Gigabyte Q2005 also lacks the high resolution display found in the T1005. This model has a regular 10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Other specifications include 1GB of DDR3 memory (up to 2GB is supported), a 250GB hard drive (up to 500GB), WiFi 802.11b/g/n, optional Bluetooth 3.0, Ethernet, VGA and a 0.3 megapixel camera. Both 3-cell and 6-cell battery options are available.

The most interesting thing about the laptop, besides its dual core processor, is perhaps the 8-in-1 flash card reader. Most netbooks have SD card readers while a few have SD/MMC/ MS readers, but almost none has an 8-in-1 card reader.

No word on pricing but the Q2005 should be cheaper than the T1005 which starts at $579.

SAMSUNG COULD LAUNCH GALAXY TAB2 NEXT WEEK

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is one of the best-selling tablets on the market. Samsung has already sold 1.2 million Galaxy Tabs and is keen on expanding its share in the worldwide tablet market. Word is that Samsung is already working on the next version of the Galaxy Tab. What's more, the Galaxy Tab2 could be introduced as early as next week.

It is not clear whether the new Galaxy Tab will have a larger display, a faster processor or other features that would differentiate it from the 7 inch tablet currently available.

Previous rumors had suggested that Galaxy Tab2 would have a Super AMOLED display and a dual core Samsung Hummingbird processor. But because Google prefers NVIDIA Tegra 2 processors for tablets running Android 3.0 or Honeycomb Samsung may drop that plan and use a Tegra 2 processor instead.

TOSHIBA ANNOUNCES NB550D WITH AMD ONTARIO PROCESSOR

AMD is all set to launch its Fusion line of processors which include the low power Ontario and Zacate chips. The Fusion processors are AMD's answer to Intel's Atom. They are quite power efficient and deliver significantly better performance than the Atom processors. Needless to say we will see lots of laptops sporting the brand new AMD chips at CES.

But Toshiba it looks like is in no mood to wait. Toshiba's German division has published a product page for a new laptop called the Toshiba NB550D. It has a 1GHz dual core AMD C50 (Ontario) processor. The Toshiba NB550D has a 10.1 inch display. Other specifications include AMD Radeon HD 6250M graphics, HDMI output, a 6-cell battery, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, 1GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive.

Toshiba claims that the battery will get around 9.5 hours of battery life. The laptop runs Windows 7 Home Premium. It will be available in green, orange or brown.

MSI TO LAUNCH WINDPAD 100A AND 100W ANDROID AND WINDOWS TABLETS AT CES

MSI has announced that it will launch two new tablets at CES next week. Both machines will have 10.1 inch displays. While one of the tablets has an ARM-based processor and runs Google Android, the other tablet runs Windows 7 on an x86 based processor.

The Android tablet will be called MSI WindPad 100A. It will have a 10.1 inch multitouch display, GPS, G-Sensor, a digital compass and ALS light sensor. The supported connectivity options include WiFi (standard) and 3G (optional). MSI says that the WindPad 100A will get around 10 hours of battery life. It will measure 0.55 inches at its thinnest part and weigh under 1.8 pounds.

The MSI WindPad 100W runs Windows 7 Home Premium. It has an Intel Atom Z530 processor, a 32GB SSD, a G sensor, light sensor and WiFi. It will run MSI's Wind Touch software on top of Windows 7. Other specifications include a SIM card slot, an HDMI output, 2 USB ports and a 4-in-1 card reader. The tablets are due out in the first quarter of 2011.

ASUS TO LAUNCH EP121, EP101, EP102 AND EP71 TABLETS AT CES

Like every other PC maker on the planet, Asus is also set to unveil a new line of tablet computers at CES next week. Asus released a teaser video of its 12.1 inch EP121 last week. A couple of days ago, the company also released some close-up shots of its tablets.

We already knew that the EP121 will have a large display and a keyboard docking station although it is not clear whether that keyboard part is optional. There will also be a few smaller models. One of the machines- the Eee Pad EP102 - seems to have a slide-out keyboard. Another model, the EP101, appears to have a detachable keyboard much like the larger EP121. Both models are expected to have 10 inch displays.

The EP71 doesn't seem to have any sort of keyboard. It has a stylus which probably means that it has a resistive touchscreen display or an active digitizer. This model will probably have a 7 inch screen.

MSI TO LAUNCH U270 LAPTOP WITH AMD ZACATE PROCESSOR

MSI hasn't had any major product release in 2010. The company did launch a few minor revisions of its existing netbook and laptop lineup, but that's all we heard from them in the last 12 months or so. But things are going to get exciting again. MSI is preparing to launch an 11.6 inch laptop called U270 with AMD's new Zacate processor in 2011.

The AMD Zacate processor has a low power processor core and high performance graphics. It is capable of handling HD video, 3D gaming and other tasks that only a discrete GPU can handle.

The MSI U270 has an 11.6 inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. It is powered by a 1.6GHz Zacate processor which consumes 18W or less of power. Other specifications include a 500GB hard drive, up to 4GB of RAM, 1 USB 3.0 port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, HDMI output and an SD card reader. MSI is expected to show off the laptop at CES in January.

DELL TO LAUNCH LATITUDE 2120 WITH DUAL CORE ATOM PROCESSOR

The Dell Latitude netbooks are aimed at the education market. What makes them suitable for use in the classroom are their rubberized case and anti-microbial treatment.

Dell has been giving minor updates to these netbooks for a while, and now sources report that the company will launch a new model called the Latitude 2120 at CES next week.

The Dell Latitude 2120 will be available with an Intel Atom N550 dual core Atom processor and an optional Broadcom Crystal HD video accelerator. It has a 10.1 inch display. A touchscreen display is available as an optional feature. Other specifications include 3 or 6-cell battery, 1 to 2GB of RAM, USB, Ethernet and VGA ports. No word on pricing or availability at the moment.

ONKYO TO LAUNCH 10 INCH ANDROID TABLET

Onkyo, the Japanese PC Maker,launched a whole line of Windows 7 tablets recently. And now the company has set its sight on the ubiquitous Android tablet space as well. PC Watch reports that Onkyo will soon launch a 10 inch tablet PC with a second generation NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. The device will run Android 2.2 operating system.

The Onkyo tablet will have a 10.1 inch capacitive multitouch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Other specifications include WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, 512MB of RAM, a 1.3 megapixel webcam and 8GB of storage. There will also be an HDMI output with optional dock accessory.

Onkyo doesn't usually sell its products directly in the US. This machine is unlikely to be different either. But if you have taken a fancy to this one, you should be able to pick it up from importers like Dynamism or China Grabber.

ASUS TO LAUNCH G73SW AND G53SW GAMING LAPTOPS WITH SANDY BRIDGE PROCESSORS

Asus will soon launch two new gaming laptops with Intel's upcoming 2nd generation Core series processors, codenamed Sandy Bridge. Intel is expected to officially launch the Sandy Bridge platform at CES in January.

The Asus G73SW and the G53SW have 17.3 inch and 15.6 inch displays respectively. They will both have Intel Core i7-2630QM quad-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M discrete graphics with 1.5GB of dedicated video memory, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, full HD displays and hard drives combined with solid state storage.

Other specifications include WiFi 802.11b/g/n, USB 3.0 ports, Bluetooth, webcam with microphone and Blu-ray drive. Windows 7 Home Premium is the operating system onboard.

The Asus G73SW with Blu-ray will be priced at around 2,000 Euros ($2,650).

ASUS EEE NOTE EA800 PREVIEW

The Asus Eee Note EA800 is one of the most interesting devices to hit the market in 2010. the tablet / note-taking device is not yet available for purchase in the US, but it has started shipping in Taiwan.

The Eee Note EA800 has an 8-inch 64-shade grayscale display. It is designed for note-taking. While popular tablets like iPad and Galaxy Tab have colorful multi-touch displays, the Eee Note uses a stylus and a custom OS to provide a better writing and drawing experience.

The folks at Laptop Magazine have published their first impressions of the tablet. The Eee Note looks more like an eBook reader with a grayscale display than a tablet. But the device also has a high-resolution display and a stylus for pressure sensitive input. You can also surf the web, take photographs or record audio notes with the tablet.

According the Laptop Magazine, the best feature of the tablet is its battery life. It also stores your notes well. On the flip side, the notes are stored as GIF images. Unfortunately the tablet can't convert your hand-written notes to text. And that might put off some buyers.

HP PAVILION DV7-4290US: FIRST INTEL SANDY BRIDGE LAPTOP TO HIT THE US

The HP Pavilion DV7-4290US, which is in stock at eCost, is the first Intel Sandy Bridge notebook to be available in the US.

The Pavilion DV7-4290US has a 17.3 inch display with a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels. It is powered by a 2GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM Sandy Bridge processor. Other specifications include 6GB of DDR3 memory, 1TB of hard drive space, Blu-ray Combo drive and a 9-cell battery. The laptop runs Windows 7 Home Premium operating system.

The new Pavilion DV7 also has a built-in webcam and mic, Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11n, Gigabit LAN, audio system with subwoofer, 4 USB 2.0 ports, a 5-in-1 media card reader, HDMI, VGA outputs and a fingerprint reader.

The HP Pavilion DV7-4290US has a brushed aluminum case. It is priced at $1,129.99 (eCost).

VERIZON DROPS SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB PRICE TO $499

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is now available from Verizon for as little as $499. If you purchased the 7 inch tablet within the last two weeks for $599, you are eligible for a $100 refund. What's more, Verizon is giving free movie rental credit worth $60 to new customers. You can use this credit to buy movies from the Samsung Media Hub or the Blockbuster app store that comes with the US version of the tablet.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab has a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor, front and rear facing cameras, Bluetooth, WiFi and 3G. It runs Android 2.2. Although,Galaxy Tab is the best Android tablet on the market at the moment, it is expensive for a 7 inch machine even after this price drop.

It looks like the new price hasn't started showing up online, but it is reportedly available in some Verizon stores.

LENOVO LAUNCHES THINKPAD EDGE E220S AND E420S NOTEBOOKS WITH NEW CORE SERIES PROCESSORS

Lenovo has made two new additions to its ThinkPad Edge series. The new Edge E220s and E420s notebooks are available with Intel's second generatin Core series processors. They also sport HD webcams, edge-to-edge displays and matte lids.

The ThinkPad Edge E220s has a 12.5 inch display. It measures 1 inch in thickness and weighs less than 3.5 pounds. The Edge E420s weighs 4.1 pounds with its slot-loading optical drive. The E420s will also have AMD's Radeon HD 6630M switchable graphics option. Other specifications include WiFi, optional mobile broadband, 4G and 5400 rpm or 7200 rpm hard drives.

Pricing and availability
The ThinkPad Edge E220s and the E420s will start shipping in April. The base model of Edge E220s will run $899 while the E420s will have a starting price of $749. Lenovo will also offer a cheaper E420 and E220 worth $599.

Olive Smart Mobile Phone � Olive Mobile Introduces Olive Smart V S300 Handset in India

Recently, Olive Telecom announced the launch of Olive Smart. It is India�s first Android 2.3 Gingerbread powered 3G HSPA + Smartphone. Olive Smart is priced at Rs. 19, 999 in Indian market.

Olive Smart comes with Qualcomm�s 2nd generation MSM8255 Snapdragon 1GHz processor. The phone supports 14.4 Mbps HSPA. It will be the fastest phone in the world. You will get a 6 months free subscription to ZengaTV and a Lifetime Free subscription of MapMyIndia GPS with Olive Smart handset.

Olive Smart V S300 handset is featured with 512MB RAM, 2GB ROM, Adreno 205 GPU, quad-band GSM/UMTS/3G support, a 4.1-inch WVGA (800�480) capacitive touchscreen, a 5 Mega Pixel Camera with 720p HD video recording, front VGA camera for Video Calling, Wi-Fi, GPS, a HDMI port, a microSD card slot, Digital compass, Google Maps, Live TV and E-book reader and Dolby Mobile surround sound.

Olive Smart is launched in a privilege partnership with Aircel. So, users will enjoy with free mobile internet on the handset.

Olive Smart V S300 Key Features:

1Ghz Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 Chipset
4.1? display
TFT Transmissive LCD
Capacitive Touch Panel
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
Micro USB
3.5mm Audio Out
SIM / USIM Card
SD Card
HDMI Type D Port
MP3, ACC, WAV, Ogg, Midi, AMR Audio format
MPEG-4 SP, AVC, H.263, H.264 Video format
JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP Image format
2GB eMMC Flash ROM
512MB RAM
GPS
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Wi-Fi
3G
CMOS 5MP AF (Supports 16:9, 720p Video Recording) Back Primary
Wafer Lens 0.3MP (VGA) front Secondary
Internal Speaker
HSDPA 14.4 Mbps
Voice Dialer
G-Sensor
E-Compass
Proximity Sensor
Word, Spreadsheet, Powerpoint, PDF
Social Networking & Instant Messenger features

Olive Smart is the most comprehensive handset in the new era. It gives you a chance to download eBooks from internet and quick access to internet. In-built GPS and Instant messenger features make the handset more apprehensive like Samsung Star II.