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Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 with Optional Multimedia Remote with Keyboard

Planning to get a new desktop computer before the year ends? Well, why don’t you consider getting Lenovo’s versatile home entertainment PCs? Lenovo Q Series PCs are specifically tailored to your needs – so, say goodbye to bulky PCs, and say hello to the world’s smallest, fully functional desktop. This Q series from Lenovo is basically designed for the home, turning your TV into an entertainment hub without occupying too much space in any room. So, whether you want to watch movies, stream videos, download music, or simply do basic computing, it’s possible with any of the Q Series models.

The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180, for one, will blow your mind away as it measures only 22mm wide and has a VESA mount that provides flexible fitting anywhere in the home. Just take a look at the image and imagine the space you’ll save if you get this instead of the bulky PC that you originally plan to buy. Also, the elegant, contemporary design that this one exudes is something that you’ll definitely look forward to because it looks far more distinctive that the usual PC you know.

How about performance? Of course, this is never compromised because its key specifications include the following:

• Up to Intel® Atom™ D2500 dual-core Processor
• Up to Genuine Windows® 7 Professional
• Up to AMD Radeon™ HD 6450A 512MB graphics with DirectX® 111
• Up to 4GB DDR3 memory, up to 750GB HDD storage or up to
128GB SSD storage
• Integrated high-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi
• Add-on DVD reader/writer or Blu-ray Disc™ drive1
• USB 2.0, USB

Now, you decide if the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 with Optional Multimedia Remote with Keyboard is the one for you. But you can always look at other Lenovo Q Series models such as the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 here.

Asus Eee PC X101 – Thin and Light as the Cloud

During the old times, when man discovers a new frontier, usually a vicious struggle ensues over control and claims of territories. Now, as man starts breaking into the cloud computing frontier, the struggle for dominancy no longer involves bloody battles and countless sieges but the competition’s still as fierce as ever. The latest competitor to wander into the realm of cloud computing and claim a spot for its own is the new ASUS Eee PC X101. This notebook comes with easy access to the ASUS App store that lets user download applications to help them increase their productivity or simply enjoy multimedia entertainment. It can also support games, applications, and Google Chrome extensions and themes from Chrome Webstore. Furthermore, it can access Asus@Vibe – a center for fun, handy, and rich cloud computing apps. The X101 even comes with the popular Dropbox online storage service that helps expand, sync, and back up your files over the cloud.

The ASUS Eee PC X101 is also designed from the ground up to keep you connected. It is preloaded with Asus’ own MeeGo OS that features a new GUI that integrates commonly used social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter into its homepage for instant access. Lastly, non-native English speakers who want to improve their mastery of the language will also benefit from the cloud-based gadget’s British Council English Language Learning application. This app is bundle with videos, audio, and interactive games geared towards learning the English language.

The wing-inspired latest addition to Eee PC notebook is designed like any mobile explorer should be –thin and ultra-lightweight. The travel-friendly Eee PC X101’s slim (less than 17.6 mm) and lightweight (less than 920 grams) profile allows it to fit into backpacks or bags without consuming much space or adding unnecessary weight. Even with its minimalistic design, Asus managed to fit in a comfortable chiclet keyboard and a responsive touchpad for ease of use.

Here’s a quick review of the X101’s hardware specifications:

Display: 10.1-inch LED Backlit WSVGA (1024×600)
CPU: Intel Atom N435/N455
Memory: 1GB DDR3
Storage: 8GB 2.5-inch SATA SSD with additional 2GB DropBox cloud storage
Connectivity: WLAN 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0
Camera : 0.3 megapixel
Battery: 3-cell with up to 4hrs battery life
Audio: Stereo Speakers
Others: USB 2.0 ports, audio jacks, SD/ SDHC/ MMC card reader
Availability: Red, White, Brown, Black

Find more Asus Eee PC here.

Samsung Sliding PC 7 Series – Tablet and Notebook In One

Are you still deciding whether to get a laptop with its mobile performance advantage and familiar design or a tablet with its ease of use and ultra-portable form factor? Why not just get both? No you don’t have to buy two separate gadgets – especially now that Samsung managed to successfully fuse a laptop and a notebook together in a fancy sliding form factor. The new Samsung PC 7 series is a light and compact tablet with an integrated sliding keyboard for easier typing and better productivity. To shift from the multi-touch display to a full keyboard and mouse combo, simply slide the screen up to expose the discrete keyboard. It is the first sliding PC from Samsung and it comes with a next generation 1.66GHz Intel Atom Z670 Oak Trail processor, and the latest Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system.

The Samsung Sliding PC 7 series weighs just around 2.2 lbs. and can easily fit a briefcase, a useful feature for those who present and records data on the go. Its 10.1-inch display is optimized for both office and field work as it features 340-nit brightness and High Definition 1366 x 768 resolution. To keep up with the day’s task with minimal recharging, Samsung installed a high capacity six-cell lithium-polymer battery and a practical Eco Light Sensor that auto adjusts the screen brightness basing on the lighting condition to help conserve energy and extend the battery life up to 9 hours. This notebook and tablet hybrid is available in 32GB and 64GB solid state drive variants. The use of SDD combined with Samsung’s own Fast Start technology enables the PC 7 Series of sliding tablet to boot Windows as fast as 15 seconds from cold and as little as 3 seconds from Hibernate and Sleep mode. For additional storage, this tablet uses a 4-in-1 memory card reader. Other features include an HDMI port, integrated webcam, audio speakers, optional 3G, accelerometer, and pre-loaded Samsung exclusive apps.

More netvertible notebooks can be found here!

Anything, Anywhere, Anytime – ViewSonic ViewPad 7


Who would have thought that everything you digitally need online and offline can one day be found within the palm of your hands? Well, the guys behind the ViewSonic research and development did. The new ViewPad 7 is Viewsonic’s latest take on an ultra-portable 7-inch tablet. The ViewPad 7 is an Android OS 2.2 based tablet that does not only feature a 7-inch multi-touch screen with a lightweight, smooth, and slim profile (a mere 0.8 lbs and 0.45 inch thick) but also boasts links to more than 200,000 useful apps on Google Marketplace thru Google Mobile Services. Some of its apps include the exclusive Documents to Go suite that allows a full mobile office experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a PDF software. It’s a great and simple way to view, edit or create documents, spreadsheets and presentations anywhere and anytime.

Another handy apps is an ebook reader with access to Aldiko, one of the best e-book platforms available online. The multi-touch screen and auto-rotation feature of the ViewPad only further enhances the reading experience. Socialization is also made easy with ViewPad 7 thanks to its built-in access to internet and social websites. For the unwary travelers, this device offers an integrated GPS/AGPS with Google maps to help them map their route and find their destination. A hands-free voice search app that will pull out software, contacts, documents and webpages using simple voice commands is also included. Entertainment is delivered thru a high-resolution 800×480 screen with built-in stereo speakers that let’s you view YouTube videos, clips and full length movies in great and stunning details.

Other features include a front and rear camera, built-in Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth connectivity, integrated G-sensor, accelerometer, light sensor, and a micro SD expansion slot.

Its much bigger sibling, the ViewSonic ViewPad10 10.1-Inch Dual Boot Tablet with Windows Home Premium and Android OS can be found here.

Razer Switchblade Concept – The Birth of Another Gaming Predator


Razer once again proved that when it comes to gaming, they always have the cutting edge. Last CES 2011, they just won the Best of CES: People’s Voice Award for their concept Razer Switchblade, a revolutionary portable gaming device designed to allow gamers to play on the go with the precision and control usually reserved only for a desktop gaming system. It primarily features a built-in ultra-sensitive multi-touch screen and the world’s first tactile dynamic keyboard that adapts and changes its layout and configuration depending on the games being played. All this effort is to deliver the full desktop gaming experience into a mobile netbook-sized solution.

To set up a game, the patent pending Razer software will allow gamers to either create custom profiles for their favorite games or download them from Razer’s website already pre-built for popular titles. What’s left for them to do is to customize the template designs with their preferred art and designate their choice keys or macros. Switchblade supports both animated and static keys.

Razer Switchblade is powered by an Intel Atom processor designed for small form factor computing. The processor is based on x86 architecture, giving it the capabilities to run PC games and applications. It also optimized to turn any web browsing, office productivity, and multimedia playback experience smoother and more power efficient. By using the latest generation of Atom processor, Switchblade gains a significant increase in speed of integrated graphics engine and enhanced video performance – marking it as one of the best solutions for gaming on the go. Razer also revealed that it will be running on a Windows 7 platform. This concept gaming gadget merely measures 172mm x 115mm x 25 mm and comes with MINI HDMI, USB 3.0, and Standard Headphone and Mic ports.