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Sep 09

HP ENVY 20 and 23 TouchSmart All-in-one PCs bring Windows 8 to the masses

This week we’re seeing another wave of wonderful computers presented by HP for the start of the Windows 8 era, working here with brand new HP ENVY 20 TouchSmart and 23 TouchSmart, both of them all-in-one PCs with full touchscreen capabilities. Inside you’ll find 3rd Generation Intel processors – that’s Ivy Bridge, mind you – along with Beats Audio and HP TrueVision webcam technology as well. These devices will bring you the power of the next generation of Windows-toting machines will keeping it all compact in HP’s newest all-in-one designs.

These units come in 20 or 23-inch flush-glass displays that bring 10-point touch touchscreen capability to you and yours. This set of computers are right in the middle of HP’s next-level all-in-one lineup, with the HP Pavilion 10 all-in-one PC sitting below them in price and the HP SpectreONE coming forward as the hero of this generation – top class! The ENVY 20 and ENVY 23 TouchSmart PCs act as a perfect in-between with price and power reflected in their made-for-everyone packages.

These computers come with HP Connected Remote, Photo, Music, and Backup and bring the full Windows 8 experience in late October. That’s right around the time that Windows 8 is currently expected to be unleashed upon the earth, with every manufacturer in the field shooting off every different concoction of hardware they can muster with only the best of the best ready to shine through. With the HP ENVY TouchSmart PCs you see here, HP is more than ready to take on the general public with smooth, simple designs and all-in-one greatness for everybody.

The HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart all-in-one PC will be appearing for what’s expected to be $1099 USD MSRP. The HP ENVY 20 TouchSmart all-in-one PC will be appearing for an expected $849 USD MSRP. Both computers are scheduled now for the end of October here in the United States at all of your favorite HP sales outlets.

HP ENVY 20 and 23 TouchSmart All-in-one PCs bring Windows 8 to the masses is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Sep 07

iMac refresh reportedly imminent but will it get Retina?

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Apple’s iMac desktop will be refreshed imminently, tipsters insist, with the all-in-one OS X machine set for an Intel Ivy Bridge upgrade though one which might not include Retina Displays. The long-rumored update is close at hand, multiple sources tell Fox News, though opinions as to whether Apple will slot in a super-high resolution display are split.

Well-connected developer Marco Arment, for instance, has heard that Retina isn’t on the cards for the iMac, at least not in this late 2012 generation. That could be an issue of price; Apple currently offers 21- and 27-inch versions of the iMac, and high-resolution panels at those sort of sizes might push the end cost of the all-in-ones too high for the target audience.

Even without Retina, there are several areas in which Apple could polish up the iMac experience. In addition to third-gen Core i5/i7 processors, there’s obviously room for new graphics chips; Apple is also likely to include USB 3.0 connectivity, just as it did in its recent MacBook Pro and MacBook Air updates.

Bigger SSD storage looks likely as well, and rumors have been circulating that the optical drives – currently situated on the side of the iMac – are also for the chop. Again, that would fit in with the all-digital direction Apple has taken its Mac mini and notebook lines.

Supplies of the iMac have been constrained for some time now, with a refresh long looking inevitable. In previous years, Apple has done that without any great fanfare, eschewing a high-profile event and instead simply pushing the new models to its webstore.

[via 9 to 5 Mac]

iMac refresh reportedly imminent but will it get Retina? is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Sep 06

Intel expands 3rd-generation CPU range, announces new 3GHz Core i7 Extreme Edition mobile processor

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Intel’s quad-core Ivy Bridge processors have been doing the rounds since April, but the chipmaker continues to expand its selection, now adding a new high-end Core i7 mobile processor. Clocked at 3.0 GHz and priced at $1,096, the Core i7-3940XM is a quad-core 22 nm chip, packing Intel’s HD 4000 series GPU and 8MB of L3 cache. According to the recently revealed pricing list, it’ll be joined by two more Core i7 models, the 2.8GHz i7-3840QM and the 2.7 GHz i7-3740QM. If you’re shopping around for a new processor, visit the source for the full list of Intel’s newest entries — alongside some minor price reductions on a few older models.

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Intel expands 3rd-generation CPU range, announces new 3GHz Core i7 Extreme Edition mobile processor originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 04

Intel finishes crossing the Ivy Bridge with new desktop Core i3 models

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Intel has been staggering the rollout of its Ivy Bridge processors over the space of nearly half a year, starting with its higher-end quad-core chips; it’s finally time for the company to complete the story and ship some budget Core i3 desktop parts. The semiconductor giant is coy about the new roster at this stage, but it does promise both regular (s-series) and low-power (t-series) Core i3 chips at clock speeds between 2.8GHz and 3.4GHz. If the past is an indicator, the new components will be mostly or exclusively dual-core and lack extras like Hyperthreading — they will get Intel’s newer integrated graphics and other perks through the upgrade, however. Bulk pricing and other details haven’t yet been aggregated in one place, although we’re seeing that even the faster 3.3GHz Core i3-3220 is selling at retail for $130. We wouldn’t expect anything from Intel’s new offerings to break the bank.

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Intel finishes crossing the Ivy Bridge with new desktop Core i3 models originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 04

Panasonic Toughbook 19 gets Ivy Bridge boost

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If you were thinking of getting a Panasonic notebook with the ability to beat the elements in a high-powered next-generation build, now’s you’re opportunity. The Toughbook 19 has been updated by Panasonic with Ivy Bridge processors and Intel Turbo Boost Technology this week, bringing the machine up to the current wave of future-ready PCs. This notebook will be ready to work with you anywhere, be it in the line of fire in the military or right down deep and dirty in your law enforcement job.

This machine will now be working with the same MIL-STD-810G and IP65 certified durability standards with Intel’s new 3rd generation processor line inside. The Toughbook 19 will be working with an Intel Core i5-3320M vProTM processor (up to 3.3GHz) with Intel Turbo Boost Technology right out of the box. You’ll also be seeing expanded storage and an updated touchpad for a much more responsive experience!

Expanded storage will bring you up to a 500GB 7200rpm hard drive with shock-mounted flex-connect with quick release. This unit now has 10% more battery life, bringing it up to 10 hours of standard work. There’s an added USB 3.0 port as well as a new ambient light sensor with automatic backlight shut-off – this also adding to your battery life in the field.

This new unit features a new and improves battery calibration tool that’s able to run in the background so you can use the computer at the same time, and the touchpad responsiveness increase comes from the addition of Interlink’s VersaPad. You’ll be tapping all night long with great results! This unit will cost you an estimated street price of $3,549 USD and comes with a three-year limited warranty, parts and labor. Pick it up right this minute!

Panasonic Toughbook 19 gets Ivy Bridge boost is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Sep 03

Toshiba outs a new Ultrabook with the Satellite S955

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Here you are another Ultrabook from Toshiba, the S955. This new little Satellite will either be powered by an Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 ULV CPU or an AMD A8 APU and will come with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 750GB of HDD with a lameass 15.6″ (1366×768) display, Hey Toshiba! Never heard of 1920×1080 or 1200? Other specs includes Windows 8 (Obviously), USB 3.0 and 2.0, HDMI, WiFi, DVD… Finally this new Satellite S955 is schedule to hit US shores early October.

Sep 03

Satellite U925t, Toshiba’s new Ultrabook with slide-out keyboard and touchscreen

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No fan of Sony products but loved their latest “VAIO Duo“? Don’t worry! Toshiba has exactly what you need with their latest Ultrabook the Satellite U925t! This nice little 12.5″ wonder comes with a 720p touchscreen and a stunning slide-out keyboard that will offer you pretty much what the VAIO Duo can give you but on a larger screen! Like the VAIO Duo the Toshiba U925t comes with Intel’s latest Core CPU (Ivy Bridge) and will be offered by default with a Core i5 …

Aug 31

Acer Aspire M3 touch Ultrabook hits Windows 8 arena

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Over in Berlin at IFA 2012, the folks at Acer have revealed their next-generation Ultrabook lineup by the name of Aspire M3 touch. This lineup improves on their Ultrabook offerings thus far with a 10-point touch display optimized for Windows 8. The Acer Aspire M3 touch is just 22mm thin and weighs in at 2.3kg, toting with it a frameless 15.6-inch display with full touch capabilities.

Inside you’ll find a next-generation NVIDIA GeForce GT640M GPU, the first in an Acer Ultrabook, and a 3rd Generation Intel Core processor besides. You’ll also get Dolby Home Theater v4 audio enhancements working with what Acer calls “premium” speakers – hard hits and big beats on the way! This unit also has battery power that Acer rates at a full day of productivity and entertainment unplugged.

The Aspire M3 touch has a lovely dark casing made of aluminum alloy and works with a chiclet keyboard including full QWERTY and numeric keypad as well. You’ve got an oversized touchpad for precision control aside from your touchscreen, and the whole device is, again, so thin that you’ll want to bring it everywhere. This unit works with Acer Instant Connect so you can reconnect to access points you’ve got saved up in just 2.5 seconds, and Acer Green Instant-On so you can resume from sleep mode in 1.5 seconds.

This unit is one of several revealed – or presented again – at IFA 2012 in Berlin. Have a peek at our Acer tag portal as well as our portal for IFA and stay tuned as the devices keep popping up left and right! ALSO NOTE: Pricing and availability have not yet been announced, but we’ll have it all up for you soon as we can!

Aug 30

CyberPowerPC intros Zeus-M Ultrabook series, prices start at $679

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There’s something going on in Berlin that’s left us with an array of upcoming laptops to look forward to, but believe it or not, there are still others looking for the spotlight in the portable department. And, well, such is the case with CyberPowerPC and its recently unveiled Zeus-M Ultrabook series. For starters, the 14.1-inch (1366 x 768) M unit alone starts off at a mere $679, which will get you a third-gen Core i5-3317U CPU paired with decent HD 4000 graphics, USB 3.0, a 60GB SSD and 4GB of RAM — or, there’s an option to make it 8GB for only 20 more bucks. Meanwhile, the pricier, better-specced M2 is $799 and boasts the same Intel processor as its M brethren, but does come standard with 16GB of RAM and a 120GB solid-state drive. Both M Ultrabooks are available now, with CyberPowerPC saying they’ll be ready to ship within 5 to 10 business days.

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CyberPowerPC intros Zeus-M Ultrabook series, prices start at $679 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 30

Lenovo announces IdeaPad S300, S400 and S405 notebooks for $499 and up

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Lenovo is expanding its IdeaPad line to include some new S Series ultraportables. Today the company announced the 13.3-inch S300, the 14-inch S400 and the (also 14-inch) S405. These models sport a metallic finish, with color options including crimson red, silver grey and cotton-candy pink. All three models measure 0.86 inches (21.9mm) and weigh 3.97 pounds (1.8kg), and, aside from screen size, the main difference between them is processor type. The S300 and S400 will be available with Core i3 or Core i5 CPUs, while the S405 will ship with an AMD chip (up to a quad-core A8 processor). Storage options include a 500GB, 750GB or 1TB hard drive, and the S400 and S405 are configurable with a 32GB SSD. Lenovo says you can expect up to five hours of battery life from these machines. They’ll go on sale in August (aka now) for $499 and up. Though all models will ship with Windows 7, they’ll be eligible for an upgrade to Windows 8. Check out our hands-on below.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad S300 hands-on