Oct 26

Epson shoves a Core i7 processor in a chunky nettop, will build it to your specification

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Epson shoves a Core i7 processor in a chunky nettop, will build it to your specification

Tiny desktops? Good. Wimpy processors? Bad. Epson‘s Endeavor ST150E? Possibly the best of both worlds. Sure, it’s bigger than your average nettop, about twice as tall, but for that extra girth you get a selection of Intel processors ranging from a Celeron P4600 all the way up to a Core i7-640M. It also sports a DVD-R/W drive, up to 8GB of RAM, 640GB on platters or a 64GB SSD, mountability behind an LCD, and power consumption as low as 16 watts — though we’re guessing that’s with the Celeron. Indeed you can get this built however you want, with a starting price at 64,890 yen, or just under $800. But, get liberal with the options and you could be looking at a rather less frugal 190,000 yen. That’s about $2,300, and an awful, awful lot for a little machine.

Epson shoves a Core i7 processor in a chunky nettop, will build it to your specification originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oct 21

Apple Quietly Updates MacBook Pro with Faster Core i7 Processors

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MacBook Pro - UpdateOne thing that Steve Jobs didn’t mention on stage during the “Back to
Mac” event was that Apple would be rolling out updated Core i7
processors to the 15 and 17-inch MacBook Pro. The new models can now be
configured with 2.8GHz i7 processors, but neither can be selected from
the main screen: you’ll have to opt for the high-end models of each
laptop in order to see it as an additional configuration option.

The speed boost translates to a $200 US increase in the bottom line of
the 15-inch model and a $400 US boost to the 17-inch MacBook Pro when
you’re shopping, so if you have the money to spend and want the absolute
cutting edge that Apple has to offer, this is it. Both new models are
available now in the Apple Store.

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Oct 20

Apple quietly updates MacBook Pro with optional 2.8GHz Core i7 processor

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Sure, Apple’s “Back to the Mac” press conference was all about software and a manila envelope or two, but Cupertino also sent out a silent love letter to its MacBook Pro lineup. Specifically, the 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro laptops can now be configured with a 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 processor, up from the 2.66GHz model they were limited to before, for the primo price of $200 more. That’s a pretty penny to pay for a simple 140MHz boost, but base clockspeed is only part of the story — this is almost certainly the Core i7-640M that Intel owned up to just last month, which can turbo to a lap-scorching 3.4GHz under load. If you feel like buying one, do be a dear and let us know for sure?

[Thanks, Steven H.]

Apple quietly updates MacBook Pro with optional 2.8GHz Core i7 processor originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oct 14

HP Envy 17 review

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When it comes to selecting our favorite mainstream Windows laptops these days the HP Envy 14 is pretty much at the tippy top of the list. (Hey, we don’t just give anything away to our college-bound readers, you know?) But while the 14-inch version of the magnesium-alloy laptop may have impressed us with its new backlit keyboard and internal organs, we’ve still been aching to know how the bigger and badder Core i7-powered Envy 17 stands up. With a 1920 x 1080-resolution 17.3-inch display, 1GB of ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 graphics, a USB 3.0 port and Blu-ray drive, can you really blame us? There’s no doubt that the Envy 17 is one epic desktop replacement, but for $1,599 (the starting price is $1,299) we’ve got to tell you you’re not purchasing perfection. Just what holds back the Envy 17 from being the be-all end-all multimedia monster? We’ll divulge all in our full review after the break.

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HP Envy 17 review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oct 07

Lenovo’s 3D IdeaPad Y560d reviewed: for three-dee fanatics only

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If you had any doubts that the 3D bandwagon was taking no prisoners in an attempt to fill up and overflow, look no further than Lenovo’s 3D IdeaPad Y560d. Yeah, a 3D laptop from Lenovo. The folks over at Hot Hardware were able to spend a bit of quality time with this beast, but unlike many of Lenovo’s machines, this one wasn’t exactly an easy sell. In fact, they firmly stated that it’s only a surefire recommendation to those who will be utilizing the 3D panel with great frequency, noting that the decision to toss a power-hungry Core i7 into an otherwise portable machine led to subpar battery life that would frustrate frequent travelers. Gaming performance was found to be satisfactory, though, and while the overall performance seemed fine, the 7200RPM hard drive in their test unit is apparently unavailable in the shipping unit (which holds a 5400RPM drive). At any rate, they did state that other units in the Y560 line would be better options for more well-rounded consumers, so unless you plan on living with a set of 3D glasses on, you’re probably better off passing over this one. Hit the source for the full skinny.

Lenovo’s 3D IdeaPad Y560d reviewed: for three-dee fanatics only originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 29

Panasonic announces 10-inch Let’s Note J9 laptop in Japan

Posted in: CoreI5, CoreI7, Japan, japanese, laptop, Laptops, netbook, Panasonic, Today's Chili

Panasonic Japan has announced a new compact laptop, the Let’s Note J9 series. Specwise, this one’s got a 1366 × 768 resolution, 10.1-inch LCD, a 2.53 GHz Core i5 CPU, up to 6GB of DDR3 RAM (with 2GB coming standard), and a 128GB or 160 GB SSD. Other than that, the J9 boasts three USB ports, and HDMI out. A 3G model with an Intel Core i7 CPU, and a 256GB SSD will also be available for purchase online in Japan. There’s no information on pricing yet, but hit the source link to see some hands-on shots of the laptops.

Panasonic announces 10-inch Let’s Note J9 laptop in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 28

Origin PC’s EON17 laptop packs desktop performance, with desktop processors

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Desktop processors in laptops may not be quite as common as they once were, but Origin PC is keeping the practice alive with its line of high-end gaming laptops, to which it’s now added a new EON17 model. That packs a big 17.3-inch display, along with your choice of processors up to a Intel Core i7 980X, plus dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M graphics cards, up to 24GB of DDR3 memory, up to three hard drives for over 2TB of storage, and range of other high-end specs that contribute to a starting price of $2,499. Head on past the break for the complete press release, and hit up the source link below if you’re ready to get your order in.

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Origin PC’s EON17 laptop packs desktop performance, with desktop processors originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 28

LG’s Xnote A510 3D laptop mocks your virility

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Looking for a strategy to promote a 15-inch slab of drab plastic laptop? If you’re LG then you slap in some 3D gimmickry and roll on the scantily clad product waif. LG’s Xnote A510 comes packing a Full HD LED backlit 15.6-inch panel powered by your choice of a Core i7 840QM or 740QM quad core processors and 1GB of NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M graphics. It ships with polarized 3D glasses including clip-on 3D lenses for your existing specs. Don’t worry if you can’t find 3D content to view because LG’s preloaded the A510 with TriDef 2D to 3D conversion software. You’ll also find an HDMI 1.4 jack, Blu-ray optical disc drive, and fingerprint reader when this guy ships to Asia, South America, and the Middle East and Africa sometime in October.

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LG’s Xnote A510 3D laptop mocks your virility originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 27

Intel prices fresh Core i5 and i7 mobile parts

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We’d say Intel is delivering its new chips like clockwork, but then our favorite timepieces don’t usually leak anywhere near as often as Chipzilla’s roadmaps. The now well known 2.66GHz Core i5-580M has finally been made official, costing $266, alongside an identically clocked family mate in the Core i5-560M, which will set bulk buyers back $225 a piece. From what we know of those two, the major difference is that the 580M can Turbo Boost its way to 3.33GHz whereas the 560M maxes out at a humbler 3.2GHz. Both are overshadowed, however, by the new i7-640M colossus, which runs at 2.8GHz by default and will reach 3.4GHz when called upon — yours for only $346. Of course, should the 35W TDPs of those chips seem too gaudy for you, Intel’s wisely dropping a pair of 18W parts as well: the Core i5-560UM slinks along at 1.33GHz and asks for $250, while the Core i7-680UM raises those numbers to 1.46GHz and $317, respectively. Finally, for the perfect balance of power and efficiency, the i7-660LM couples 2.26GHz (or 3.06GHz in Turbo mode) to a 25W thermal envelope. It matches the 640M with a $346 unit price. All these CPUs sport a pair of 32nm cores alongside a 45nm integrated graphics unit and there are absolutely no Performance Upgrade Card anywhere in sight!

Intel prices fresh Core i5 and i7 mobile parts originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 26

Acer Aspire TimelineX series updated with new processor options

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It really does feel like it was just yesterday that Acer released its new TimelineX series, but believe it or not, it’s processor upgrade time for the thin and light lappie line. The 11.6-inch Aspire TimelineX 1830T will now be available with ultra-low voltage Core i3, i5 and i7 CPU options, though Acer’s pushing the $900 Core i7 680UM-powered version (the 1830T-68U118) rather hard. If you’re looking for that sort of power in a 3.1-pound chassis, it’s not all that bad of a deal, especially considering the similarly spec’d Lenovo IdeaPad U160 costs north of $1,000. We are a bit skeptical of Acer’s eight hour battery life claim on that one, however. The other TimelineX machines — the 13.3-inch 3820T, 14-inch 4820T and the 15.6-inch 5820T — are also being injected with more standard voltage Core i3 and i5 processor options, and those will start around the $700 mark. All the new models should be available at retailers soon, and those dying for some more configuration details should hit the break for the full press release.

Gallery: Acer TimelineX 1830T

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Acer Aspire TimelineX series updated with new processor options originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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