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Welcome back to our annual tradition of speculating on just when and how Apple will freshen up its laptop range. AppleInsider is citing multiple sources today in support of its assertion that the MacBook Pro line will be getting upgraded by Apple, potentially as soon as next week. The Mac OS vendor is reportedly briefing folks to be ready for a “significant product launch” soon, which is narrowed down to its laptop division by a couple more pieces of circumstantial evidence. Apple’s Asian online stores have shifted their promised MBP delivery times from 24 hours to “one to five days,” indicating potentially lower stock quantities, while Italian blog iSpazio has dug up five new product SKUs that could be the markers for new laptop models. None of that sets anything in stone, of course, but we’re also hearing the expected upgrade to Sandy Bridge won’t afflict Apple’s new machines with that Cougar Point chipset flaw, so whenever Apple deigns to bring us this upgrade it should be nice and pristine.

MacBook Pros may be in for an imminent refresh, about time too originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We had a feeling the 11.6-inch version of Samsung’s 9 Series laptop was the real deal when it popped up on Provantange’s site yesterday, and the company just confirmed for us that it does in fact have a smaller model waiting in the wings. Sadly, our Samsung contact wouldn’t confirm anything on the pricing front, but he did tell us that it will be available with a Core i3 processor. We didn’t get any information on that rather interesting listed USB 3.0 port, either. Sure, we’ve still got a few question marks here, but hey, at least we know it’s real.

Confirmed: Samsung will launch an 11.6-inch 9 Series laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MacBook Pros to get Sandy Bridge CPUs in March? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP’s decided to end its fireworks-rich presentation on a gorgeous bombshell: webOS is coming to PCs! The company says it’s thinking beyond today and intends to take webOS to “other connected devices, including printers, and some form factors you haven’t seen before.” Aside from the groundbreaking discovery that our next LaserJet might run the same code as the dashing new TouchPad, there are few specifics to be learned, but HP promises to share further details as the year goes on.

webOS is coming to PCs later this year originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know the story: all you want is an HP Envy 14 or 17, but you just don’t have the cash. Well, as it turns out, HP’s been thinking long and hard about your issue, and its new Pavilion dv6 and dv7 may very well be what the doctor ordered. Pulling out some of the higher-end Envy features, the new 15.6- and 17.3-inch laptops have been refreshed not only with Beats Audio speakers, HD webcams, and HP’s CoolSense technology, but they’ve also been given “dark umber” metal lids / palm rests. Oh, and did we mention the light-up touchpads? Okay, so it’s not the same as the Envy’s etched-metal case, but they’re certainly a step up in design from the previous glossy rigs, and for their respective $750 and $1,000 starting prices, there’s no arguing that it’s a pretty sweet deal. Spec-wise the machines are just as impressive — they boast Intel’s latest Sandy Bridge Core i5 and i7 processors, AMD Radeon 6000M graphics, and USB 3.0 ports. Additionally, both models will be available with Blu-ray drives and up to two terabytes of storage. Want it tomorrow? We don’t blame you, but you’ll have to wait until “sometime in March” to order these bad boys.

On the lower end, HP’s refreshed its Pavilion g-series, and you know what? For under $500, they don’t look half bad. Yep, HP’s gone ahead and given its budget mainstream line a total makeover with colorful lids (name a color, they’ve got it), a pseudo-chiclet keyboard, a touchpad that is totally flush with the palmrest, and Altec Lansing speakers. But while you may be able to take the bargain look out of the laptop, it’s hard to remove those bargain specs — the 14-inch g4, 15.4-inch g6, and 17.3-inch g7 get cut off at AMD’s Athlon and Turion and Intel’s Pentium and Core i3 processors. Still for the $450 to $600 price points, it’s not too shabby. The g-series will be available on March 13th, but until then enjoy the hands-on shots below and the full press release after the break.

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HP’s Pavilion dv6 and dv7 get Envy-like features, g-series loses the bargain basement looks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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