Following on from the Ferrari-Acer tie-up and the Lamborghini-Asus, here comes another.
German über-limousine company Maybach and Hewlett-Packard have gone all loved-up on us with the NS42. For $4,000 you get a leather-trimmed notebook, complete with Maybach logo, sensory buttons with amber-colored lighting under the touchpad and a spanky case with wheels, seven-speed gearbox and sunroof. Pics and info are from Russian site Tech2, and the most we can get on the specs side is an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, built-in SSD-store of 64 GB and video adaptor.
Not everyone is down with latest and greatest hardware — or they just can’t afford it — and it’s definitely not the dual-core-and-SLI crowd HP is targeting with its new HP 510 laptop. The 15-incher features just about what you’d expect from a $565 notebook computer, so specs like ‘Celeron M.’ ‘integrated graphics,’ and ‘1GB max RAM’ should come as little surprise. You’re still getting all the basics here, though, including a 60GB hard drive, b/g WiFi, a passable WXGA resolution and 512MB of RAM, and a DVD combo drive. Not one we’d show off to the ladies or anything, but it’ll get the job done, and it’s available immediately.
Apple and their eliteist ideals, appeal to those who like function, with a good art quality. They like form, and style as much as anything. These computer desks are right in the mac mindframe. iG0 Desk has taken up this burden, and it apparently passes the test at first glance. What do you get for a minimum of $333? For starters, each iG0 desk comes with a turn table for your display, an adjustable keyboard panel, a halo lamp for night owls, a cable compartment for a semblance of order, and a digital hub panel that helps keep all your gadgets in place. Additional features include a gel-filled wrist rest and mouse pad as well as a pair of multi-purpose integrated holders.
Ever want to be hardcore and just can’t? Your iPod, and MacBook ruining your straight edge reputation? No more! The Velocity Pro Spyder Backpack will change all that.. Targeting the geek community, this unique backpack comes with Xtreme Padded Comfort collar straps that make lugging even a 3kg notebook easy on your shoulders. The bag also consists of industrial strength zippers, a patented CORE3 protection system to offer an extra layer of defense against knocks and bumps, and puncture-proof BuckBlast suede. The Velocity Pro Spyder Backpack caters to notebooks that are 15″ to 17″ in size and retails for $99.
Samsung hasn’t truly declared themselves either way in the war on DVD. Their newest laptop is a step toward HD-DVD. Their M55 laptop supports HD DVD. The machine has a Core Duo T2500, 2GB of RAM, 120GB SATA disk, 17-inch 1920×1200 screen. The price point is high, but so is practically every laptop now.
Rumor is price point is around $3,200.
Samsung has never really been super competitive in the US market. Samsung is trying to change that by introducing the Aura. This black laptop is a Core 2 Duo or Celeron proccesor. It’s not heavy and 5.2 lbs. You can upgrade this monster through the roof honestly. It’ll be something that if you go up to the 4gb of ram, it would last you a good few years. Something to consider when it comes out in the USA.
Think Secret is re-emphasizing that displays in smaller MacBook Pros and possibly MacBooks will be backlit with LEDs by the second quarter of this year, if not as early as this this quarter. Though the LED-backlit systems are already in development, the question remains as to whether production will begin in time to make a Q1 launch—a Q2 launch looks more likely.
Everyonce in a while someone tries to reinvent the wheel when it comes to a gadget. Some excel, and some fail. This particular product fails at everything it attempts.
This new mouse stands on it’s side, the company says that it is a more natural way for someone to use their hand. I, for one beg to differ. Using my scroll wheel like a trigger isn’t something I need, and dragging the side of my hand doesn’t seem more benficial. I don’t have a clue how this thing helps me. I’d rather need a handcast than ever be caught using this. However, if you like wrist joints in tact, it comes in at $63
Apple always likes being the next big thing. With each passing computer season they seem to up the bar of making the home network a little closer
This season will be no different. The 802.11n Airport Extreme doubles the range, and speeds up the ability for upload and download. They have MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) capability. Where old routers wold send out everyones information at one time, the Apple new router sends out each persons individually, to make speeds more efficient.
Rumor around computer circles is that the new Extreme looks to not hit shelves until the release of leopard. It will have the same price point at the original Aiport extreme at launch.
Laser Printers have always been an office staple, since prices were so high. They became such an aid to print lots of copies at a high rate, and less crumple on the paper. However, as the prices drop, should you be in the market for a laser printer? Here is a few questions to ask yourself.
Do I print a large volume of pages? Some people don’t print often, but when they do it’s a large amount of paper. Sitting next to the old inkjet for an hour just isn’t fun. You can’t leave due to paper jams. Lasers also print 2 sided effortlessly, so they look much more professional.