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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

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Lenovo Classmate Plus PC – Information and Technology Made Affordable


It’s always heartwarming when leading technology companies and top computer vendors work together to contribute to humanity. Intel, the company that gave world the iCore, Atom and Xeon processors, some time ago developed the reference design of the Classmate PC – a cost effective netbook specially engineered for children living in developing countries with limited access to modern technology. Lenovo, taking advantage of Intel’s information and communication technologies development campaign, collaborated with the semi-conductor chip giant and added some modifications on their own to the Classmate PC. The result is the Lenovo Classmate Plus PC, a purpose-specific notebook designed to work with and improve the learning experience of students in grades K-8. This educational gadget offers schools and similar institutions an affordable, educational and complete hardware and software solution tailored for children. One of the first who’ll get their hands on the Lenovo Classmate Plus laptop will be the 158,000 beneficiaries of the Organization of Ibero-American States’ Conectar Igualdad 1:1 computing program.

Being a product of Intel-Lenovo team-up, the Classmate Plus nothing short of a fully functional computer: it features an Intel N455 Atom processor, Ethernet and Wi-Fi Internet connectivity, Windows 7 operating system and high-capacity storage up to 250 GB HDD or up to 16GB SSD. It also has a 10.1-inch anti-glare LED backlit screen, a 1.3 megapixel camera, multiple USB ports and a 4-in-1 card reader. Furthermore, this PC will come pre-installed with Intel’s specialized educational software plus a collection of teaching resources.

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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.

MSI All Geared Up for CES 2011


MSI is battle ready for the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its armada includes a fleet of new generation laptops, netbooks, notebooks and tablets. In their booth, 30559 Convention Center South Hall 3, they would showcase machines ranging from the G Series gaming computers, F Series ultimate high performance notebooks, C Series lifestyle multimedia notebooks and X-Slime Series ultra-thin and ultra-light laptops to Wind U netbooks and WindPad tablets.

The flagship carrier will be MSI’s GT680 – the current fastest notebook on the computer that broke speed records in the infamous PC MARK Vantage circuit. It’s powered by Intel’s latest quad core processor and NVIDIA’s top of the line discrete mobile graphics card further enhanced by Turbo Drive Engine Plus technology. Next in line with the GT68 are the F Series ultimate performance and the C Series classic multimedia notebooks. The F series will feature the once cinema-only THX TruStudio Pro smart wrap around sound and the C series will come equipped with SRS PC Sound that promises rich and realistic cinematic experience. The latest U270 and U160DX models from the U Series and the X370 from X-Slim will also be around in Intel and AMD flavors.

All of the above mentioned MSI products will also come with iCharger technology that enhances the USB and USB 3.0 port’s recharging capability. For something really fresh from MSI, there’s the two new generation WindPads. These chic tablets will sport gravity sensitive G-Sensors, ALS light sensors and Wi-Fi.

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