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We’re still struggling to figure out why every PC maker in the universe has decided to debut at least one or two new Windows 7 machines today, but while we spin our wheels in frustration, we’ll point you in the direction of LG’s latest. The X-Note T380 is a 13.3-inch ultraportable powered by a Core 2 Duo SU3700 and featuring 4GB of DDR2 RAM, a GMA 4500MHD graphics set, 500GB of hard drive space, 802.11a/g/n WiFi and Win7 Home Premium. In related news, the outfit also updated its X-Note P510 to include Microsoft’s newest, shiniest operating system, though otherwise it’s remaining exactly the same. Price and release for the little guy has yet to be determined, but judging by just how stoked that lady appears, we’d say it’ll be worth whatever LG decides to charge.

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LG intros ultrathin Win7-powered X-Note T380 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Announced earlier today, the Acer Aspire AS5738DG is the first budget 3D laptop around. The notebook uses TriDef’s technology to bring users 3D video, pictures, and games, once they don the included glasses.

It’s a cool gimmick, to be sure, but it turns out that 3D or not, Acer has a pretty solid budget notebook on its hands with the Aspire AS5738DG. The notebook features a 15.6-inch screen, HDMI, a 5-in-1 card reader, a 320GB hard drive, and a 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T660 processor. According to our laptop lead analyst, Cisco Cheng, it packs a lot of bang for its $780 price tag.

Check out a hands-on video of the new notebook, after the jump.

Between movies like Coraline and Up and consumer electronics like the Fujifilm W1 Digital Camera, 2009 is a big year for those pushing a mainstream adoption of 3D technologies. Acer, too, is looking to get into the game. Today the company announced the Aspire AS5738DG, a budget notebook that utilizes TriDef’s technology for viewing games, movies, and pictures in the third dimension once you slip on the included glasses.

From a hardware standpoint, this is a pretty standard budget notebook. It’s got a 15.6-inch screen, HDMI, a 5-in-1 card reader, 320GB hard drive, and a 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo T660 processor. All said, it’s a pretty bulky notebook, but if you’re looking for budget 3D system, it’s hard to beat this $780 Aspire.

PCMag has a full hands-on review of the system in the works, but having taking the notebook for a test drive earlier this week, I can definitely attest to the effectiveness of its 3D technology. Games and videos optimized for the experience look great, though like many of these consumer 3D technologies, the key is sitting in the right spot–at the wrong angle, you lose the effect. Also, the 3D will no doubt prove a bit tiring for a lot of users’ eyes, so I’d definitely recommend giving this thing a test drive if you can, before plunking down $800 on something that might give you a headache after extended viewings.

The Aspire AS5738DG will be available from select retailers tomorrow.

Like a bat out of hell, Apple has just shuttled a new, unibody MacBook in the gadget world’s direction. The new model — which looks like an arctic, glossy version of the familiar 13-inch MacBook Pro line — will be landing in stores today (yes, today), with a familiar price tag: $999. In terms of changes, besides the new, high-test plastic casing (built in the same fashion as the aluminum MacBook Pros) the 13-incher boasts a LED-backlit display, new glass multitouch trackpad, and a built-in, “7 hour” battery. Inside the single SKU will be a 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo, 2GB of RAM (upgradable to 4GB), an NVIDIA 9400M GPU, 250GB hard drive and the old standby SuperDrive. We had a chance to play around with the laptop, and it’s pretty snazzy for a hunk of plastic. The surface is super slick (AKA super fingerprint friendly), though the base of the laptop utilizes a soft-touch, non-slip surface that’s nice to handle. The display certainly is brighter and better looking than the previous model, though the one on the desk we saw was slightly dimmer than we would prefer — in its defense it was sitting right next to a super bright iMac. As stated, the new model can be picked up right this very second at stores around the globe, and we’ll have a much closer look very soon — so stay tuned! A full spec breakdown is after the break.

Update: Check out our hands-on!

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MacBook goes unibody, available today originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, would you look at that? With Dell’s 0.39-inch thick Adamo XPS just days from hitting virtual store shelves, the high-end Adamo Desire is undergoing a minor face lift… on the inside. Back in July, the Desire editions (available in Pearl and Onyx hues) stooped to $2,299 and shipped with a 1.4GHz CPU and a 128GB SSD. Today, those same machines are available with a 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo SL9600 processor, 256GB SSD, 4GB of DDR3 RAM and Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit). The best part? The MSRP has remained the same. Huzzah!

[Thanks, Billy]

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Dell Adamo Desire gets 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo SL9600, 256GB SSD originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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