Memory Stick and VAIO not Playing Together
Engadget has some slightly startling information, it looks like two Sony made products and not playing nice together.
The Sony VAIO notebooks, and the 1 GB and above Memory Sticks are not working together. Sony has responded by saying “Use an external card reader.”
Specifically, MSX-M1GST, MSX-2GS, MSX-M2GS, and PSP-MP1G Memory Sticks won’t be seeing support on VAIO type Ms (M30, M50, M70 models), VAIO type Vs (V171, V172, V201, V202), and the PCV-P101, VAIO P.
Sager NP9880
I have not heard of Sager before, but Laptop Magazine has an overview of the Sager NP9880, a big black block of a laptop designed more as a desktop replacement than something you’ll want to carry on your back.
Sager’s big black box isn’t the most imaginative of designs. Its black-and-silver exterior is rather undistinguished for a performance machine, especially one as big as this (15.5-inches wide and 12.5 pounds). Granted, adding sex appeal to a desktop replacement unit is a challenge, but Sager should try something a little more alluring.
With Intel’s highest-clocked processor, the 3.8-GHz Pentium 4, and Nvidia’s fastest mobile graphics solution, the GeForce Go 6800 Ultra, the Sager posted gargantuan benchmark scores of 22,215 in 3DMark2001 and 11,771 in 3DMark03, both good enough for second place. The display is simply gorgeous, with WUXGA resolution that can handle 1920 x 1200 pixels of 3D-shooting mayhem.
This 12.5 pound gargantuan machine will run at around $3,545 USD.
Samsung X1 Review
The folks over at Hardware Zone give a 3.5 out of 5 in their review of the Samsung X1.
If the flamingly sexy Q30 from Samsung is the notebook that could set the hearts of the female workforce pulsating with desire, then the latest X1 from the Korean giant could well cast the same spellbinding effect on cleanly shaved and well groomed new age men in search of a tasteful yet competent mobile computing slab. Unlike the alluring red shade of the 1.10kg Q30, the color of choice for the X1 is a slightly more conventional combination of light silver and matte black - so as to blend in with the corporate tone of most offices.
This is one of the first laptops I have seen without a touchpad. Its makes it kind of odd looking.
Toshiba Satellite M50 Review
The great people over at Pocket Lint have done up a review of the Toshiba Satellite M50 nottebook, a lightweight machine with a battery a little shorter than I would like to see out of this generations laptops. The M50 did end up earning a seven out of ten on the scale used by Pocket Lint.
So, what do you actually get for your money? Quite a lot in terms of performance, as you’ll find an Intel Pentium M 730 processor, which runs at 1.6GHz, coupled with an ample 60GB hard drive running at a 5400-rpm rotational speed. Rounded out with 512MB of DDR SDRAM, you’ll find plenty of power to get the job done. On the downside, such power isn’t exactly cutting-edge but we feel that it’ll suit the average family for the next couple of years easily.
With a weight of 2.4kg, this is a lightweight machine that can be easily carried around. With mobility comes the need for battery life and we managed to get more than 3 hours from the M50, which is about right for a machine at this price point. The build quality is good, so it’ll take the occasional knock and the keyboard is firmly mounted, so will take the damage of kids hitting it when doing homework. We were also impressed with how quietly the notebook ran, with the fan being hardly noticeable even when running more than two applications.
Fujitsu LifeBook P7120
Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today launched the new LifeBook P7120 notebook computer – the successor to the award-winning LifeBook P7010. This compact personal companion retains all the multimedia features of its predecessor, except that it flaunts an even slimmer silhouette with an extensive battery life, seamlessly merging style with productivity as never before. Designed for the successful, well-traveled cosmopolitan professional who appreciates the latest technologies and lifestyle trends, this compact mobile companion is guaranteed to turn heads with its cool black exterior.
Mr YS Ng, Vice President, Marketing said “Fujitsu did not rest on our laurels after receiving recognition for the LifeBook P7010. Instead, we stretched the boundaries of technology even further by developing a finer notebook that balances weight, performance and battery life. Anytime, anywhere computing is truly enabled with an impressive battery life, biometric security and a lightweight form factor, making the P7120 a perfect accessory for the cosmopolitan professional.”
The LifeBook P7120 weighs a mere 1.38kg with built-in modular bay drive and 6-cell battery. Its 10.6-inch SuperFine Wide SXGA LCD display enhances the clarity and brightness of images, enabling greater enjoyment during movie-viewing and multimedia presentations. A lightweight optical drive made up of titanium and aluminium shaves off unnecessary weight. At approximately 24mm, this compact personal companion makes a sleek accessory for your mobile computing needs. Place it in your handbag or briefcase and turn heads naturally with its chic and stylish cool black exterior. An optional port replicator transforms the P7120 into a full-featured notebook, enabling easy docking and undocking from devices without the fuss of reconnecting cables. This compact personal companion sits inconspicuously on the work desk, saving valuable workspace.
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PowerBook Upgrade
Apple has made its PowerBook G4 line even more tempting as it increased batter life by an hour on the the 15 and 17 inch models, and have increased the resolution of the displays by uwards of 36%.
To sweeten the deal even further, all of the PowerBooks will now come with a SuperDrive, which can burn DVD’s.
For what you get, the Powerbook looks like a pretty good option when going to buy a notebook these days.
Press Release to Follow:
CUPERTINO, California—October 19, 2005—Apple® today made its PowerBook® G4 line of notebook computers even more desirable for business and creative professionals with higher-resolution displays and up to one hour more battery life on the 15- and 17-inch models.* In addition, every new PowerBook now includes a DVD burning SuperDrive™ with prices starting at just $1,499.
“The Apple PowerBook continues to deliver the ultimate in portability, performance and innovative features,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “Our mobile customers are going to love working on the new high-resolution PowerBook displays and appreciate the added productivity that one more hour of battery life delivers.”
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Sony VAIO VGN-AX570G
Sony has been bringing out some great products lately and the AX series looks to continue that trend. PC Magazine has an overview of the AX570G notebook.
The Sony VAIO A Series was a great looking, 17-inch powerhouse when it first came out, but the design was starting to get a little old. Sony fixes this with the introduction of its all-new, slimmer VAIO VGN-AX570G Series. The super-sleek AX570G improves on the A series, adding a modular tuner that fits in your system’s DVD drive or in the docking station. The result: watching TV on your notebook no longer requires carrying that bulky dock.Sony VAIO AX series.
Other noteables about this machine is the integrated webcam, an X700 graphics card, and a horrible battery life of around an hour or so. The real negative though is what happens to your pocket book as this laptop carries a starting price of around $2000 USD.
Compaq Presario B1800
Compaq Presario B1801TU Specifications:
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Intel Pentium M Processor 760
- Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
- 12“ colour TFT WXGA (1280 x 800) BrightView
- 512MB (1 x 512MB) DDR2 SDRAM (533MHz)
- 80GB (5400 rpm) Hard Drive
- Super-Multi Dual Layer DVD±RW/R
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 (up to 128MB Shared Memory)
Sleek and stylish, the Compaq Presario B1800 notebook is incredibly lightweight and yet exceptionally powerful with the latest Intel technology. It is one of the smallest and lightest notebook ever designed by HP for highly trendy mobile individuals or professionals who desire style with substance. It lets you stay connected with your world wherever you are.
source: compaq
Toshiba Libretto U100
I love the recent miniturization of laptop technology, that allows me to still run resource heavy operating systems in the palm of my hand. The U100 is one of those machines, and Trusted Reviews has a look at it.
One thing is for sure, the Libretto still gets a reaction when you take it out of your bag. Pulling such a small PC out in public always elicits curious glances and much over the shoulder peering. You see, even in today’s climate, the Libretto is still pretty small. Talking of size, let’s get the basics out of the way. The Libretto measures in at 210 x 165 x 33.4mm (WxDxH) and weighs a feather light 980g. Now that’s pretty impressive, but you should also consider that the Fujitsu-Siemens LifeBook P1510 weighs in at 1kg on the nose, while the super svelte Sony VAIO X505 weighs only 820g.
Sony VAIO VGN-TX1XP
Trusted Reviews has a look at the VGN-TX1XP from Sony. A light and compact notebook with a small screen, but some great features.
Back in June I looked at the Sony VAIO T2XP and fell in love with its mix of stylish design, slim proportions, light weight and full features. In fact I liked the T2XP so much that I arranged with Sony to give one away to one lucky reader who filled out the TrustedReviews Reader Survey. Never one to sit back on its laurels, Sony has decided to update the the T2XP with the equally lovely VAIO TX1XP.
With dimensions of 272.4 x 195.1 x 28.5mm (WxHxD) and a weight of 1.25kg the TX1XP is as slim and light as you’d want it to be. OK, it’s a little larger and heavier than the Fujitsu-Siemens Lifebook P1510, but the TX1XP has an integrated optical drive and a PC Card slot – two things that Fujitsu-Siemens had to leave out of its baby.
At first glance the TX1XP looks very similar to its older sibling, but Sony has made a couple of important changes. The most obvious change is the screen - whereas the T2XP employed a 10.6in widescreen display, the TX1XP sports an 11.1in panel. Also the resolution of the screen has been bumped up slightly to 1,366 x 768 - a resolution that I usually see associated with large, high definition LCD TVs.
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