Jan 22
Core i7 oomph
makes for speedy performance;
but the price is high.
—Nicole Price Fasig
For the full-length, free-verse Velocity Micro Edge Z55 review check out PCMag.com.
Jan 19
Acer intros Aspire X1700 SFF PC, 23-inch H233H 1080p LCD monitor
Posted in: desktop, LCD, monitor, Today's Chili
Looks like Acer‘s expanding its small form factor PC family once more, and this time it’s the Aspire X1700 slotting itself in between the X3200 and X1200. Measuring in at 10.4- x 4- x 14.4-inches, the mini PC includes a 2.4GHz Intel dual-core E2200 CPU, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 7100 graphics, nine (yes, as in the number prior to ten) USB 2.0 sockets, a multi-card reader, 640GB SATA II hard drive, dual-layer DVD writer, an HDMI socket, eSATA port and a USB keyboard / mouse combo to boot. In somewhat related news, Acer is also choosing today to introduce the H233H 23-inch display, which touts a 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution, 5-millisecond response time, 300 nits of brightness, 160-degree viewing angles, twin 1.5-watt speakers and a maximum contrast ratio of 40,000:1. Both products should be available as we speak for $479.99 and $229.99 in order of mention, but it’s on you to hunt down a reseller. Full release is after the break.
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Filed under: Desktops, Displays
Acer intros Aspire X1700 SFF PC, 23-inch H233H 1080p LCD monitor originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jan 17
Atom-powered Compaq Presario CQ2009F desktop now on sale
Posted in: desktop, HP, nettop, Today's Chili
Compaq Presario’s got a new 4.41- x 10.71- x 9.69-inch box for your consideration, and it goes by CQ2009F. ‘Course, those following the scene in Taiwan probably know it better as the mini-Q, but apparently the model name had to be purged of any personality before being introduced to America. The so-called nettop (or maybe mini tower is more fitting here) houses an Intel Atom 230 CPU, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, GMA 950 graphics set, a 160GB 7,200RPM hard drive, Ethernet, integrated audio, a 6-in-1 card reader, a few USB 2.0 ports, VGA output and loads of additional software that you’ll have to quickly uninstall upon arrival. You’ll find Windows XP running the show, and the built-in DVD burner should handle the storage duties. Nah, performance junkies won’t find much (read: anything) to love, but who wouldn’t appreciate the $269.99 price tag?
[Thanks, V & Brian]
Filed under: Desktops
Atom-powered Compaq Presario CQ2009F desktop now on sale originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jan 16
Haiku Review: Sony VAIO VGC-JS130J/P
Posted in: desktop, sony, Today's Chili
Don’t be fooled by pink;
this all-in-one is loaded
with premium parts.
—Nicole Price Fasig
For the full-length, free-verse Sony VAIO VGC-JS130J/P review check out PCMag.com.
Jan 08
ASUS’ Eee D200 with touchscreen display sneaks out in Taiwan
Posted in: ASUS, desktop, Today's Chili
Here’s a strange one. The image above was attached to an email sent to Engadget Chinese boasting about the immense interest in ASUS’ booth at CES this year. However, the Eee D200 has never been announced and we’re pretty sure that’s not the booth open to the public here in Las Vegas. Regardless, we can see clearly from the spec card that the D200 is some kind of low-end Atom PC (and possible media server) with up to 2TB of RAID storage, 5-channel HD audio out, and slot loading DVD writer targeting the home network. The inclusion of an 802.11n access point just adds to the mystery. Oh, and that 3.5-inch LCD is touch-sensitive. Now spill it ASUS, what is this thing?
Filed under: CES, Desktops, Media PCs, Wireless, Storage
ASUS’ Eee D200 with touchscreen display sneaks out in Taiwan originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jan 07
HP’s TouchSmart all-in-one PC slips on its business socks
Posted in: business, desktop, HP, PC, Today's Chili
Can you imagine if Dunder Mifflin landed a contract with HP, and every single PC in The Office was replaced with a TouchSmart all-in-one? Yeah, hilarity would undoubtedly ensue. Nevertheless, the company has decided to push its dx9000 into the corporate arena. The business-class device is pre-loaded with Windows Vista Business 64, an Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 CPU, 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 22-inch panel and a Virtual LAN driver. Outside of that, we can’t really see any major differences between the suited version and the consumer edition, but it’s all about marketing, anyway. Whip out the Pro Card next month, as each of these will set you back at least $1,399.
HP’s TouchSmart all-in-one PC slips on its business socks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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