Clocks are full of all sorts of numbers, which does the job perfectly fine.  Except that it’s pretty boring to always read time the same old way.  Instead of just glancing at numbers, you can read the words.  It’s the perfect gift for the wordsmith or scholar in your life.  After all, normal clocks are much better suited for the mathematicians of the world that actually enjoy staring at numbers.

The clock states things in 5 minute intervals.  It states things like “five to three” and “three o’ clock”.  It just flips through all of those words to give you the proper time.  It only comes in the black shown here, so hopefully you’re a fan of black and white.  Unfortunately getting everything spelled out for your comes at a cost.

Samsung recently released a notebook you just can’t refuse. You got to hand it to Samsung, when they say business they do mean business like their latest addition to their long standing P-series notebook and laptops – the new Samsung P580 15.6” professional notebook. This cool gadget puts the pro in the word professional with its classic business class design, durable and yet lightweight body, rubberized “comfort-grip” surface and powerful choice of latest Intel Core i3 and i5 Calpella CPU and GeForce GT 330M graphics processors. Multitask without worries as the P580 allows you to run and switch in between applications without lag and annoying screen freezes. Powerful features and affordable options, the P580 is mobile computing at its finest.

This top of the line business notebook also features a power saving, non-gloss, and LED backlit High Definition LCD that’s comfortable with the eye under any lighting conditions. The Isolate Keyboard on the other hand provides a 17-key full sized numeric keyboard for a more desktop feel. The P580 comes pre-loaded with Windows 7 Professional, now you can work more while using less energy. The Nanocell sound technology also ensures that you always have an ultra quiet working environment.
When it comes to protecting your data and investments, the P580 have your back. It features a free-fall sensor to eliminate hard drive damage and preserve data during accidental falls and Phonix FailSafe theft deterrent services. The P580 supports USB 2.0 that doubles as a charging port, eSata, Wi-FI, LAN and Bluetooth 2.1.

Folks who are looking for a cute little portable computing device without cost being a factor might want to look at the new and improved Sony VAIO P Series. The original which was unveiled to the masses at CES a year ago comes across as a wondrous portable computing device, where it packs enough power to get basic work done on the go while maintaining a form factor that allows you to stash it in your back jeans pocket without missing a beat. Well, the VAIO P is now new and improved, and you will also be able to enjoy an array of built-in one-touch buttons which allows you to instantly access the web, adjust screen resolution and even tune-up your PC from the get go. A trackpad has been built directly into the LCD bezel for a novel way of interaction, while a mobile nav grip have also been added to make life easier than ever, letting you access content on-the-go. Sony also knows that you want to look good while using gizmos, which is why they introduced it in five vibrant new colors – electric orange, neon green, hot pink, icy white and classic black. Let’s check out its specifications and features further after the jump.

Measuring roughly the size of a business envelope and somewhat as thin as a cellphone, the VAIO P Series tips the scales at a mere 1.4 pounds, where despite its diminutive size, it will integrate full PC features and capabilities, letting you edit documents, watch online videos, and organize photos all with an ultraportable design. Of course, battery life in such a small device will not be conducive for you to work for long hours on end without a power plug nearby. Still, let it not discourage you from picking one up since you get interesting features such as these :-

• The new PC features one-touch buttons providing convenient shortcuts with just a click.
• Press the WEB button, and this Instant mode option launches directly into your browser. You can even press it when the PC is turned off and it will launch you into your web browser without a full boot through the Windows® operating system.
• The ASSIST button launches Sony’s own VAIO Care software, an easy-to-use program that lets you tune-up, maintain, update and troubleshoot the PC.
• A resolution button lets you increase or decrease screen resolution for optimal viewing.
• The P Series also boasts a unique mobile nav grip to surf the web without a mouse or keyboard. A trackpad and left- and right-click buttons are built right into the LCD bezel, providing a creative solution to navigate the web and a new way to interact with a PC.
• It features a high-resolution, 1600 x 768, LED backlit 8-inch ultra-wide display (diagonal), making it easy to view everything from entire spreadsheets to full web pages. Plus, for a more convenient way to read long web pages without all the scrolling, turn the P Series on its side to change the viewing orientation from landscape mode to portrait mode. A new array of stylish carrying cases and wireless mice are now available.
• GPS and Digital Compass
• Accelerometer sensor
• Built-in Everywair 3G
• Clear, bright, widescreen VAIO Display Plus
• Easy to use with Quick Web Access

The PeeWee Power Laptop (if the name isn’t a give away) is specifically made for kids and their careless hands. It has been rugged to endure a kid’s life. The construction is really durable and drop-proof so when your child’s little hands get lost of the handle, the laptop would be kept safe. Another is the spill-resistant keyboard which means safety from accidental spilled milk from dunking Oreos.

When you get this laptop, it is ready to work right out of the box! There is Windows XP pre-installed with Microsoft Works 9 that makes your kid empowered with all of the tasks that he/she has to do. Plus, a 2 megapixel camera is available so your child can get pictures of himself or his playmates while they ave fun with the PeeWee Power Laptop.

If you’re interested with the hardware, there is an Atom processor, 30GB HD space, 1GB RAM, WiFi, 4-cell battery, and an 8.9″ screen.

HP introduced a new netbook that allows users to use online resources in a novel way when they need to access and use web sites, e-mail, social networks, instant messaging, photos, music and more.

The Compaq AirLife 100 includes a 10.1-inch bright screen, Android operating system (full multitasking support), and a customized touch interface.

Definitely, HP is taking advantage of its legacy and innovation in the touch technology. This way, the customized touch interface offers a new touch navigation experience, an easy system to make zoom in and out on web pages in the browser and a set of additional touch resources and shortcuts menu.

This new netbook also reinforces the strategic agreement signed on November 2009 between HP and the European telecommunications company Telefonica to define a partnership that provides mobile broadband services to markets located in Europe and Latin America. According to the companies, HP and Telefonica have created this association in order to offer an unsurpassable online experience for customers.

Product Description

This cell phone features a 3.0MP camera for capturing special moments, Internet access for browsing and checking your e-mail and a music player for listening to your favorite tunes on the go.

Product Features

• Built-in 3.0MP digital camera
  Lets you take still photos.
• Multimedia messaging and text messaging
  Let you communicate by typing or sending video messages. Send instant messages using Windows Live, Yahoo! or AIM.
• Internet access and browsing
  Let you access the Web and check your Oz e-mail.
• Operates on quad-band EDGE and dual-band HSDPA wireless networks
  For reliable wireless communication.
• Color display
  Makes navigation of features a breeze.
• Built-in media player
  With Media Flo technology allows you to watch videos or listen to music while youre on the go. Supports MobiTV, XM Radio, CV, VS and AT&T Music.
• Built-in Bluetooth compatibility
  For wireless communication with a Bluetooth-enabled device.
• microSD card slot
  For easy transfer and storage of images from your digital camera (media not included).
• 72 Customizable polyphonic ringtones
  Supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, MIDI formats for personalizing the sound of your phone.
• Vibration mode
  Notifies you discreetly of incoming phone calls and messages.
• 1000-entry phone book
  Keeps your contact numbers easily accessible.
• Hands-free speakerphone
  Allows you to keep your hands on the wheel while talking on the phone and driving.
• aGPS with Telenav support
  Provides directions to get you to your desired location.
• Downloadable content
  Includes graphics and games to add creative touches to your phone.
• Up to 3 hours talk time and up to 10 days standby
  With included lithium-ion battery.
• * Phone activation required before use.

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Product Features
* 2.13 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor
* 128 GB Solid State Drive, 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM
* NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Integrated Graphics, 13.3 inch LED Display
* Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard Operating System

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: Mac
* Processor: 2.13 GHz Intel Core Duo
* System Bus Speed: 1066
* Number of Processors: 2
* RAM: 2000 MB
* RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Drive

* Size: 128 GB
* Manufacturer: Portable
* Type: Serial ATA

Ports and Connectivity

* Modem: None

Power

* Rated Charge (normal use): 5 hours

Kindle Features

Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines

Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback

Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required

3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle; no annual contracts, no monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots

Global Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. See details. Check wireless coverage map.

Paper-Like Display: Reads like real paper without glare, even in bright sunlight

Carry Your Library: Holds up to 1,500 books

Longer Battery Life: Now read for up to 1 week on a single charge with wireless on, a significant improvement from the previous battery life of 4 days

Built-In PDF Reader: Your Kindle can now display PDF documents natively. Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go.

Read-to-Me: With the experimental Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book’s rights holder made the feature unavailable

Free Book Samples: Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy

Kindle Features

Advanced Design

Sleek & Light

At 10.2 ounces, Kindle is lighter than a typical paperback and as thin as most magazines. Barely a third of an inch in profile, you’ll find Kindle fits perfectly in your hands.

Simple to Use, No Computer Required

Unlike most electronic devices, we wanted to keep Kindle simple. Kindle is wireless and ready to use right out of the box–no setup, no cables, no software to install, no computer required.

Ergonomic Design

Kindle is easy to hold and read. We designed it with long-form reading in mind. When reading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with one hand. Kindle’s page-turning buttons are located on both sides, allowing you to read and turn pages comfortably with one hand from any position.

Precise 5-Way Controller

Kindle has an easy-to-use 5-way controller, enabling precise on-screen navigation for selecting text to highlight or looking up words.

Long Battery Life

Long Battery Life—Read for Days Without Recharging

With Kindle’s long battery life, you can read on a single charge for up to 1 week with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to 2 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low-coverage areas or in EDGE/GPRS-only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.

Charge Via USB

Kindle ships with a U.S. power adapter and a micro-USB cable for charging your Kindle from a computer USB port. The U.S. power adapter supports voltages 100V-240V.

Wireless Access With Whispernet

Get Books in as Little as 60 Seconds

Whispernet utilizes Amazon’s optimized technology plus a high-speed data network to enable you to wirelessly search, discover, and download content on the go. Your books and periodicals are delivered via Whispernet in less than 60 seconds. And unlike Wi-Fi, you never have to hunt for a hotspot. Wireless download times can vary based on 3G or EDGE/GPRS coverage, signal strength, and file size. See wireless coverage map. for availability.

No Monthly Wireless Bills

No monthly wireless bills or commitments. Amazon pays for Kindle’s wireless connectivity so you won’t see a monthly wireless bill. There is no wireless setup–you are ready to shop, purchase, and read right out of the box. See Wireless Terms Conditions.

Global Coverage

Uses GSM technology—the most popular mobile wireless standard—with wireless coverage in over 100 countries. See wireless coverage map. for availability.

Travel the Globe with Kindle

Travel the globe and still get books in under 60 seconds. Download books wirelessly in over 100 countries around the world, such as Australia, Hong Kong, Germany, Japan, Norway, Spain, South Africa, the United Kingdom (UK), and many others. Stay in touch with news from home by having your newspaper and magazine subscriptions delivered wirelessly while you travel. Seewireless coverage map. for availability.

For U.S. customers traveling abroad, a $1.99 fee currently applies when downloading books or single issues of periodicals wirelessly from your Archived Items or the Kindle store while traveling internationally. To avoid any fees, you can always download books, periodicals, and personal documents via your computer and transfer to your Kindle using USB.

Carry Your Library in 10.2 Ounces

Holds Over 1,500 Books

The ultimate travel companion, Kindle weighs 10.2 ounces and holds up to 1,500 books. No longer pick and choose which books fit in your carry-on. You can always have your entire Kindle library with you.

Automatic Library Backup: Re-Download Your Books Wirelessly

Books you purchase from the Kindle Store are backed up online in your Kindle book library at Amazon.com. You can wirelessly re-download books available in your library. This allows you to make room for new titles on your Kindle. We even back up your last page read and annotations. Please see more information about your libary xontent.

Enhanced Reading

Lose Yourself in Your Reading

The most elegant feature of a physical book is that it disappears while you’re reading. Immersed in the author’s world and ideas, you don’t notice a book’s glue, the stitching, or ink. Our top design objective was to make Kindle disappear—just like a physical book—so you can get lost in your reading, not the technology.

Paper-Like Screen

Utilizing the latest in electronic-ink display technology, Kindle provides a crisp black-and-white 6″ screen with the same appearance and readability of printed paper. Sharp and natural with no glare or backlight, reading on Kindle is nothing like reading from a computer screen. Those who see it for the first time always do a double-take. The screen works using ink, just like books and newspapers, but displays the ink particles electronically. And unlike a laptop or smart phone, Kindle never gets warm so you can comfortably read as long as you like.

Read what some of our customers have to say about Kindle’s screen:

Read in Sunlight with No Glare

Kindle’s screen reflects light like ordinary paper and uses no backlighting, eliminating the glare associated with other electronic displays. As a result, Kindle can be read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room.

Sharp Display of Images and Photos

Kindle’s high-resolution screen boasts 16 shades of gray, so images and photos are sharp and clear. See example

Adjustable Text Size

Because one size doesn’t fit all, you can increase the text size of your favorite book or periodical with the push of a button. If your eyes tire, simply increase the font size and continue reading comfortably. Kindle has six adjustable font sizes to suit your reading preference. Now every book in your library can be large print.

Manual Screen Rotation

Manually rotate the display from portrait to landscape to view maps, graphs, tables and Web pages.

Built-In PDF Reader

Unload the loose documents from your briefcase or backpack, and put them all on Kindle. From neighborhood newsletters to financial statements to case studies and product manuals–you can take them all with you on Kindle. Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go. With Amazon’s Whispernet service, you can send your documents directly to your Kindle and read them anytime, anywhere. Some features such as annotations and read-to-me are not currently supported for PDF. You can magnify PDFs by viewing them in landscape mode. You also have the option to have your PDF document converted to the Kindle format so that it reflows. Learn more

Read-To-Me Feature

With the experimental Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read English newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book’s rights holder made the feature unavailable. You can switch back and forth between reading and listening, and your spot is automatically saved. Pages automatically turn while the content is being read, so you can listen hands-free. You can choose from both male and female voices which can be sped up or slowed down to suit your preference. In the middle of a great book or article but have to jump in the car? Simply turn on Text-to-Speech and listen on the go.

Newspaper Reading

Using Kindle’s 5-way controller, you can quickly flip between articles, making it faster and easier to browse and read the morning paper. Want to remember the newspaper or magazine article you just read? Clip and save entire articles for later reading with a single click. Newspapers are auto-delivered wirelessly to Kindle before they hit news stands.

Bookmarks and Annotations

By using the QWERTY keyboard, you can add annotations to text, just like you might write in the margins of a book. And because it is digital, you can edit, delete, and export your notes. You can highlight and clip key passages and bookmark pages for future use. You’ll never need to bookmark your last place in the book, because Kindle remembers for you and always opens to the last page you read.

Full Image Zoom

Images and photos display crisply on Kindle and can be zoomed to the full size of the screen.

Personal Document Service Via Whispernet

Kindle makes it easy to take your personal documents with you, eliminating the need to print. Each Kindle has a unique and customizable e-mail address. You can set your unique email address on your Manage Your Kindle page. This allows you and your approved contacts to send Word, PDF documents, and pictures to your Kindle via Whispernet for a small fee -see details. Kindle supports wireless delivery of unprotected Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX), PDF, HTML, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, PRC and MOBI files. Some complex PDF and DOCX files might not format correctly on your Kindle.

You can transfer personal documents to your Kindle via USB for free at any time. Learn moreBuilt-In Dictionary with Instant Lookup

Never get caught without a dictionary. Kindle includes The New Oxford American Dictionary with over 250,000 entries and definitions, so you can seamlessly look up the definitions of English words without interrupting your reading. Come across a word you don’t know? Simply move the cursor to it and the definition will automatically display at the bottom of the screen. Never fear a sesquipedalian word again–simply look it up and keep reading.

Wireless Access to Wikipedia

Kindle also includes free built-in access to the world’s most exhaustive and up-to-date encyclopedia, Wikipedia.org. With Kindle in hand, looking up people, places, events, and more has never been easier. It gives whole new meaning to the phrase walking encyclopedia.

Search

Kindle’s keyboard makes it easy to search within a book, across your library, in the Kindle Store, or even the Web. To use the Search feature, simply type in a word or phrase you’re looking for, and Kindle finds every instance in your book or across your Kindle library. Looking for the first reference of a character in your book? Simply type in the name and search. You can extend your search to the Kindle Store to find related titles you may be interested in. Explore even further by searching Wikipedia and the Web. Web access is not currently available for some customers outside the U.S.  Check your country

Audiobooks

With Kindle, you are able to download and enjoy more than 50,000 audio titles from Audible.com, including bestselling audio books, radio programs, audio newspapers, and magazines. Due to their file size, audiobooks are downloaded to your PC over your existing Internet connection and then transferred to Kindle using the included USB 2.0 cable. Listen via Kindle’s speakers or plug in your headphones for private listening.

Read Kindle Books on your iPhone or PC

With our free Kindle for PC und Kindle for iPhone apps, you can read Kindle books even if you don’t have your Kindle with you. Our Whispersync technology saves and synchronizes your reading location across your Kindle(s), iPhone and PC. Read a few pages on your iPhone or PC and pick up right where you left off when you return to your Kindle. Kindle for iPhone is not yet available for customers outside the U.S.

Experimental Features

The experimental category represents features we are still working on to enhance the Kindle experience even further. Try them out and let us know what you think.

Read-to-Me

With the Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read English newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book’s rights holder made the feature unavailable. You can switch back and forth between reading and listening, and your spot is automatically saved. Pages automatically turn while the content is being read, so you can listen hands-free. You can choose from both male and female voices which can be sped up or slowed down to suit your preference. In the middle of a great book or article but have to jump in the car? Simply turn on Text-to-Speech and listen on the go.

Computex Taipei may be over and done with for another year, but the netbooks on display at the show just keep on surfacing, and the folks at Netbooknews.com have now provided a hands-on with one that didn’t exactly get a ton of attention earlier: the J&W Minix 811. While there’s expectedly not a ton of surprises when it comes to the specs, this one does seem to be thinner and lighter than the average netbook and, even better still, it has both a matte screen and fairly large and apparently responsive keyboard. Head on past the break for the hands-on video.

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If you are a super rich person, then you can purchase the $30,000 luxurious multimedia computer. Dubbed as the 701 Jewelry, the computer is adorned with gold, brass and Swarovski Signature Jewelry. There is also a 7 inch touchscreen display. The desktop is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Windows Vista OS.

Asus, in association with Intel and Microsoft, has launch today the Asus Eee PC 1000HE NetBook PC which is powered by Intel Atom ULV processor and features 10-inch display, integrated WiFi 802.11b/g wireless LAN connection, integrated 1.3 MP webcam, built-in 2-in-1 media card reader slot, and 160-GB of standard internal hard drive.

Asus Eee PC 1000HE ultra-portable laptop is designed as low-cost, Internet-centric mobile computing devices also called netBooks and is powered by 1.6 GHz Intel Atom ULV (ultra low voltage) Processor N270, specifically designed for small devices and low power consuption, while maintaining the Intel Core 2 Duo instruction set compatibility.

The Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and the processor uses just 2.5 watts of power which is less than 1/10th of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.

The 1.6 GHz Atom processor N270 also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data).

This revolutionary new range of Ultra Portable Asus Eee PC is targeted at consumer who needs to stay connected, informed, entertained and productive-anytime and anywhere. The subnotebook is designed lightweight and small in size making it convenient for use at all sorts of places like in home, gym, trains, bus, planes etc. where a larger size laptop might feel inconvenient.

Asus Eee PC 1000HE netBook features 1-GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM (maximum 2-GB via a standard SO-DIMM module) and a 160-GB internal 2.5-inch SATA hard drive. In addition, Asus also offers 10-GB of online disk space. There is provision to connect CD/DVD optical drive of choice but no optical disk in included.

The Asus Eee PC 1000HE netBook uses a brand new design structure which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors to help conserve energy, resulting in increased battery life. Coupled with the ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine, the Asus Eee PC 1000HE delivers upto 9.5 hours of battery life without WiFi use.

Asus Eee PC 1000HE netBook is also equipped with the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine which automatically detect and adjusts the CPU frequency, voltage, and LCD brightness to minimize system noise and power consumption helping save up to 15% power consumption and maximize system performance.

Microsoft Windows XP powered Asus Eee PC 1000HE netBook is equipped with 10-inch (25.4 cm) WSVGA TFT display powered by integrated Intel UMA Graphics chipset with shared memory capable of maximum resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. In addition, its keyboard is 92% the size of a conventional desktop keyboard giving more room for fingers for hassle-free input.

The screen forms the middle portion of the display frame and is flanked on the sides by stereo speakers. Just above this is an integrated 1.3 Megapixel webcam, placed in the bezel above the LCD.

Available in Pearl white, Pure white, and Shine Black colors, the Asus Eee PC 1000HE ultra-mobie netBook also features integrated WiFi 802.11b/g Wireless LAN mini PCI-E connection and integrated Bluetooth v2.0 wireless connection for wireless data connectivity.

In addition, Asus Eee PC 1000HE also offers integrated 10/100 Mbit Ethernet LAN connection, an integrated 56kbps Modem/Fax connection and sports 3 USB v2.0 ports for wired connectivity.

Other features of Asus Eee PC 1000HE ultra mobile netBook PC includes integrated 1.3 MB webcam, 2-in-1 Media Card Reader supporting Multimedia Card (MMC), Memory stick (MS) media cards, 3 USB v2.0 ports, Realtek ALC6628 Hi-Definition Audio 5.1 CODEC Hardware, Dolby 5.1 Surround Audio with build-in 2 stereo speaker system of 1.5 Watts each and also sports built-in Microphone.

Asus Eee PC is designed to be a eco-efficient consumer and business notebooks, and are fully compliant with the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive.

Weighing just about 1.45 Kgs, the Asus Eee PC 1000HE netBook comes with 6-cell 6600 mAh, 7.4 volts Li-Ion battery which offers upto 9.5 hours battery life using Asus’ Super Hybrid Engine battery conservation technology.

Ports on Asus Eee ultra mobile PC

• 3 USB v2.0 ports
• RJ-45 LAN Port 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Controller
• RJ-11 Fax/Modem Port
• External MIC Input
• External Audio Out
• VGA Port 15 Pin D-Sub
• 2-in-1 Media Card Slot

Asus Eee PC 1000HE Ultra-Portable PC Features

• Intel Atom Processor N280, 1.6 GHz
• 512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB
• 1-GB DDR2 SDRAM, 667 Mhz, Max. upto 2 GB maximum
• 160-GB, SATA 5400 rpm Hard Drive
• 10-inch (25.4 cm) WSVGA TFT LCD Display, 1024 x 600 pixels screen resolution
• Integrated Intel UMA Graphics Chipset with shared memory
• Integrated WiFi 802.11b/g Wireless LAN mini PCI-E connection
• Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 wireless connection
• Integrated 10/100 Mbit Ethernet LAN connection
• Integrated 56kbps Modem/Fax connection
• Integrated 1.3 Megapixel webcam (placed in the bezel above the LCD)
• 2-in-1 Media Card Reader, Multimedia Card (MMC), Memory stick (MS)
• 3 USB v2.0 ports
• Realtek ALC6628 Hi-Definition Audio 5.1 CODEC Hardware, Dolby Surround Sound
• Build-in Stereo 2 stereo speaker system 1.5 Watts each
• Built-in Digital Array Microphone
• Microsoft Windows XP, Microsodt Works
• Colors: Pearl white, Pure white, and Shine Black
• 6-cell, Li-Ion, 6600 mAh, 7.4 volts Battery, upto 6 hrs battery life
• Dimensions: WxDxH – 266 x 191.2 x 28.5/38 mm
• Weight: 1.45 Kgs with battery

Toshiba has recently launched its stylish widescreen Toshiba Satellite M300-D4311 notebook in India which is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5800 and it features integrated Fingerprint reader, integrated bluetooth v2.1 wireless connection, 6-in-1 card reader, Integrated FM Tuner, and WiFi 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connectivity.

Sporting an ultra-lightweight Glossy Mercury Silver Chasis with IMR Finish, the new Toshiba Satellite M300-D4311 notebook PC is powered by 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5800, with 2-MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB and it features Intel 965GM Express Chipset motherboard, 3-GB of DDR2 (667 MHz) SDRAM (max 4-GB in 2 slots), a 320-GB of Serial ATA (SATA) 7200 rpm 2.5-inch hard drive with shock Absorber, and 8x DVD SuperMulti Double Layer writer 8.5 GB capacity (DVD-RW/RAM)

The new Toshiba Satellite M300-D4311 notebook PC is equipped with 14.1-inch (35.8 cm) WXGA 200NIT Hi-bright Clear Superview TFT Widescreen Display (HBCSV) display powered by ATI M82XT Graphics Chipset with  up to 256 MB of shared video memory, capable of rendering upto 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution.

Weighing about 2.35 Kgs without battery pack, the new Toshiba Satellite M300-D4311 notebook PC is WiFi ready it features integrated Intel PRO/Wieless 3945ABG network connectivity (802.11 a/b/g connection), and it also offers integrated Bluetooth v2.1 connection for wireless connectivity.

The M300-D4311 notebook also sports a 6-in-1 Bridge Media Slot which is capable of supporting SD Media, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multimedia Card, XD-Picture Cards.

With Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium OS preloaded, the new Toshiba Satellite M300-D4311 notebook PC offers integrated 56-kbps V.92 fax/modem and 10/100 ethernet LAN connection, 4 USB 2.0 ports, S-video TV output, 6-in-1 card reader (SD/xD/MMC/SD-IO/Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro Card slot), IEEE 1394, Volume Control Dial, Headphone port, microphone port, and SRS Surround Sound Speakers packed in an ultra-lightweight chassis.

The notebook sports 16-Bit Stereo Full Duplex and MIDI audio support with Direct 3D Sound audio capability for hi-fi sound rendering using integrated Herman/Kardon Speakers.

In addition, Toshiba Satellite M300-D4311 notebook sports sleek flush mounted touchpad and feather touch controls.

For enhanced security, Toshiba M300-D4311 laptop is also equipped with integrated 1.3 MP Webcam which is used for Face Recognition using SmartFace technology for fast log-on and a integrated Biometric Fingerprint reader.

Software bundled along with the Toshiba Satellite M300-D4311 notebook includes Toshiba Configfree, Talk-2-Toshiba, Toshiba Recovery Disc Creator, Toshiba DVD Player, Ulead DVD MovieFactory for Toshiba, Toshiba Speech System, CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba Zooming Utility, Toshiba Flash Cards, Toshiba Power Saver, Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool, Adobe Reader, and Norton Internet Security.

Measuring 343mm x 242mm x 29.8mm (front) / 38mm (back) the slim and stylish Toshiba Satellite M300-D4311 notebook PC comes with 6-cell Li-Ion battery which can provide upto 3.7 hours of power backup.

I/O Ports on Toshiba Satellite M300-D4311 Notebook

- 1 x PC Card slot Type II
- Express Card/54
- RGB port
- 4x USB v2.0 Ports
- i.LINK (IEEE1394) Port
- S-video TV-out
- RJ-11 for Modem
- RJ-45 for Ethernet
- Headphone (stereo)
- Microphone jack
- 16-bit Stereo Full Duplex and MIDI support
- 6-in-1 Media Card Reader

Touchscreen interfaces; the delicate balance between technology and cost are slowly falling in unison and HP aims to be in the vanguard. The Touchsmart PCs have always tried to epitomize that future but the 1st gen machines weren’t exactly winners. We took the 2nd gen machines for a test drive and spoke to Randall Martin – HP’s Worldwide Director of Design for Commercial and Consumer Desktop PCs about the present and future of the Touchsmart PC line.

The meat and potatoes of the Touchsmart PC is the Touchsmart UI which overlays Windows Vista. Apps are neatly arranged in two rows; the often used ones are larger tiles on top with secondary apps below. You can rearrange them however you like. Most of the apps are right at home with your finger. Photos, videos, and music are all intuitively controlled by taps, swipes and flicks. It’s apps that require keyboard input that visibly break the whole Minority Report-esque experience. Some apps take you out of the Touchsmart UI into Windows but intelligently return when you close out of them. Good thing otherwise that quirk would be a totally annoyance.

Speaking of the Windows desktop, the touch interface works there too. Tho not as intuitive, you can open/close and move windows around. The touchscreen isn’t a capacitive touchscreen. Instead it uses camera technology to accurately pinpoint the position of your finger(s). Be it design or cost – the decision is a mistake. Sometimes it doesn’t register my finger and other times it’s hypersensitive. The key to successfully using it is to go slow and pace yourself. This isn’t the iPhone where you can wildly flick your fingers. This takes precise taps and swipes to control and manipulate.

Once you get past the whole “touch” gloss. You realize it’s a decently powered multimedia computer. You’re not going to be playing Quake or Spore on maximum settings but surfing the internet and watching HD videos are a breeze. There’s even a built-in QAM tuner for those with compatible cable. We couldn’t test this feature since we have digital optical cable but if you’re familiar with Windows Media Center, then you don’t need us to cover it here.

I couldn’t resist the opportunity to speak with HP’s head honcho of design, Randall Martin. The 2nd gen Touchsmart PCs are a huge improvement. They’re sleeker, sexier and they even look thinner. Careful attention was paid to the footprint. Minimalism was key. The face is devoid of any buttons. The keyboard and mouse are wireless without the barrage of multimedia buttons found on PC counterparts. There’s a single cable in the rear and that’s it. You turn the computer on by touching a “home” button near the bottom right of the frame. Greeted by a satisfying humm, it’s almost as if I was in some parallel universe where Mac’s were black.

The most surprisingly thing Randall told me was the loose inspiration – the idea of a messenger bag. The ubiquitous icon of storage and utilitarian function; a fitting metaphor for the computer. After all a computer is a place where one stores all their data. A place that holds the key to communicating externally with others. It’s valued and cared for. To translate those esoteric ideas. the Touchsmart sorta looks like a messenger bag. The rounded frame is bisected at the bottom right above the speaker grill – like the flap of a messenger bag. A light illuminates underneath functionally shedding light on the all black keyboard and yet the aesthetic remains clean and unobtrusive.

Perhaps the most reassuring thing was Randall’s commitment to evolving the Touchsmart line. He wants to see it thinner, cleaner, even more minimal. He wants to see more focus on the touch interface and the software behind the UI. As with any good product – if the designer can see room for improvement, then we’re all in for a treat. The HP Touchsmart PC is a good computer, don’t get me wrong. Priced around $1,500, it gives you a lot of bang for your buck but the interface is laggy. It’s not quite ready for prime time but so close. Thankfully the bells and whistles aren’t there to hide a crappy computer. Either way – be it for novel use or real computing, I think you’d be happy to come home to a piano black computer ready for your every touch and whim.

Specs:

• 22 inch LCD display with touchscreen (1680 x 1050)
• Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz processor
• 4 GB RAM
• 500 GB SATA hard drive
• SuperMulti 8x Slimslot DVD Drive
• Wireless USB module with 802/11 b/g/n PCI Wireless Mini Card
• GeForce 9300M GS 256 MB DDR2 memory
• PCI Express x1 mini-card TV tuner card
• Integrated High Definition audio
• Integrated LAN
• Memory card reader
• Wireless keyboard and mouse
• Remote Control
• Web cam
• Windows Vista Home Premium

Most of us know that Elecom is famous for its pointing devices. The company comes back with its high end mouse. Dubbed as the Scope Node Mouse M-SN1UL, the device makes it feel as though you are holding a pen. It has a laser sensor (1600dpi) placed where a pen point was located once in your hand. Its off-center laser offers a great level of precision. You can purchase the Scope Node Mouse at GeekStuff4U.

Here is Gateway’s latest multimedia laptop. The P-7808u FX is a 17-incher that features a 2GHz Core 2 Quad CPU with NVIDIA’s GeForce 9800M GTS graphics card (1GB of GDDR3 included), 4GB of DDR3 memory, an 8x dual-layer DVD writer, 500GB SATA hard drive, 5-in-1 multicard reader, a nine-cell battery, WiFi, three USB 2.0 sockets, FireWire, eSATA and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. Weighing 9.05 pounds, the Gateway P-7808u FX is priced at $1,699.99. 

Sony offers two new lightweight photo printers that will make it easy for those who want to print photos anywhere and anytime. The $120 DPP-FP67 and $200 DPP-FP97 are able to create 4 x 6 prints in 45 and 67 seconds, respectively. Both printers support a variety of cards including SD, SDHC, MMC, xD and Memory Stick. The printer can also be connected to any of Sony’s digital S-Frame models via a USB connection. You can enjoy an HD slideshow with the Sony DPP-FP97 photo printer since it has an HDMI-out port (the cable itself is not included). The Sony FP97 and FP67 will be released in May.

Mouse Computer Japan today introduced a new laptop that has a Blu-ray drive. Known as the LuvBook TW600X, this 15.4 inch WXGA notebook is powered by a Core 2 Duo P8700, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, 320GB of HDD, a GM45 Express chipset and Home Premium SP1 OS. It is priced at just €800.