Pocket-lint.co.uk : laptops http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk Gadget Reviews, Product News, Electronic Gadgets Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:28:37 +0100 en-gb NEWS: Daily news roundup - 17/07/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16257/17281/daily-news-roundup-17-July.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16257/17281/daily-news-roundup-17-July.phtml Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:29:53 +0100 What's been hot today?

If you've been just too busy for read all of the wonderful stories we penned for you today, here's the highlights for you to browse. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Hands on with the Acer Aspire 5930 lappie http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16251/17275/Video-review-Acer-Aspire-5930.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16251/17275/Video-review-Acer-Aspire-5930.phtml Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:40:28 +0100 Gemstone Blue styling in a smaller package

Acer has now launched two new Aspire laptops for home users but featuring the new Intel Centrino 2 processor, which was annouced earlier this week. ...

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]]> NEWS: PHOTOS: MSI Wind vs. Advent 4211 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16226/17250/MSI-Wind-vs-Advent-4211.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16226/17250/MSI-Wind-vs-Advent-4211.phtml Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:44:40 +0100 Friday fun: spot the difference

Yes, we have been bleating on about this all week, but seeing as it is Friday we thought we'd have a little fun. ...

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 17/07/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16222/17246/daily-news-roundup-17-July.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16222/17246/daily-news-roundup-17-July.phtml Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:55:46 +0100 What's thrilled this Thursday?

If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today, don't panic because here's the highlights. ...

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]]> NEWS: Epson Endeavor laptop launched http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16215/17239/Epson-Endeavor-centrino-laptop-launched.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16215/17239/Epson-Endeavor-centrino-laptop-launched.phtml Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:10:25 +0100 Another Montevino offering

Allegedly there are 250 new offering featuring Intel's Centrino 2 technology, and here's one of them. ...

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]]> NEWS: LG launches Centrino 2 powered laptops http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16214/17238/LG-launches-Centrino-2-laptops.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16214/17238/LG-launches-Centrino-2-laptops.phtml Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:57:35 +0100 But no word on availability yet

LG has unveiled a new laptop line up following on the launch of the new Intel Centrino 2 technology ...

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]]> NEWS: MSI Wind gets Apple OS remake http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16192/17216/msi-wind-pc-advent-apple.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16192/17216/msi-wind-pc-advent-apple.phtml Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:05:52 +0100 48 easy steps to turn it from XP to OSX

A fan of the PC Advent and Apple Operating System has managed to install the later on the former. ...

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]]> NEWS: Acer TravelMate 5730 launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16187/17211/acer-travelmate-5730-notebook-launches.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16187/17211/acer-travelmate-5730-notebook-launches.phtml Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:04:13 +0100 Modestly-specced business offering

Acer has launched the TravelMate 5730, a professional notebook that gets the Intel Core 2 Duo processor with up to 2GB of dual channel DDRII memory on the Mobile Intel GM45 Express chipset. ...

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]]> NEWS: Acer TravelMate 7730 launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16186/17210/acer-travelmate-7730-professional-notebook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16186/17210/acer-travelmate-7730-professional-notebook.phtml Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:56:50 +0100 "Multitasking efficiency"

Acer has announced the TravelMate 7730 a professional notebook for business users looking for "multitasking efficiency, enhanced productivity and solid wireless connectivity". ...

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]]> NEWS: Acer TravelMate 6593, 6493 and 6293 notebooks launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16184/17208/acer-travelmate-6593-business-notebook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16184/17208/acer-travelmate-6593-business-notebook.phtml Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:46:49 +0100 "Robust, secure and powerful"

Acer has announced the TravelMate 6593 aimed at corporate users looking for a "robust, secure and powerful notebook". ...

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]]> NEWS: Acer Aspire 2390 and 5390 laptops launched http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16185/17209/acer-aspire-2390-5390-laptop.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16185/17209/acer-aspire-2390-5390-laptop.phtml Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:45:16 +0100 Two consumer-friendly models sporting new Intel Centrino 2 chip

Acer has launched two new Aspire laptops today featuring the new Intel Centrino 2 processor announced earlier in the week. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Acer Aspire 8920G-934G46Bn notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3298/4322/Acer-Aspire-8920G-934G46Bn-notebook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3298/4322/Acer-Aspire-8920G-934G46Bn-notebook.phtml Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Does the Blu-ray behemoth deliver?

Acer has never shied away from cramming new technology into their notebooks. With an impressive spec sheet, the Acer Aspire 8920G, from the Gemstone Blue series, falls distinctly into the desktop replacement, offering a dedicated range of media features. But is this worth a look?

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]]> NEWS: Acer TravelMate updated with Centrino 2 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16153/17177/acer-travelmate-centrino-2-intel.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16153/17177/acer-travelmate-centrino-2-intel.phtml Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:04:28 +0100 New models to take advantage of new chip

Acer will launch two new laptops in the UK on Wednesday to take advantage of the new Intel Centrino 2 chip announced earlier this week. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - Intel unveils the Centrino 2 processor http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16146/17170/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16146/17170/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:57:38 +0100 The day's hottest headlines - in a video

Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written? ...

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 15/07/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16148/17172/daily-news-roundup-15-July.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16148/17172/daily-news-roundup-15-July.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:46:55 +0100 What's been topical in the tech world today

If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today, do not panic, but here are the highlights. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Hands on with the Rock Xtreme 780 gaming laptop http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16145/17169/Video-Rock-Xtreme-780-laptop.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16145/17169/Video-Rock-Xtreme-780-laptop.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:19:08 +0100 And a chat with Intel about the shiny new tech

Rock launched four new laptops this morning - all built around the new Centrino 2 processors. ...

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]]> NEWS: Samsung Q210 and Q310 notebooks launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16136/17160/samsung-q210-q310-ultra-portable-notebooks.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16136/17160/samsung-q210-q310-ultra-portable-notebooks.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:02:18 +0100 New Intel Centrino 2 ultra-portables

Samsung has launched its new range of ultra-portable laptops that offer Intel's new Centrino 2 processor technology. ...

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]]> NEWS: Samsung R710, R560 and R510 notebooks launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16135/17159/samsung-r710-r560-r510-notebooks.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16135/17159/samsung-r710-r560-r510-notebooks.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:32:50 +0100 New Montevina-based offerings

Samsung has launched its new range of laptops that offer Intel's new Centrino 2 processor technology. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Advent 4211 notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3299/4323/Advent-4211-notebook-PC-reviewed.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3299/4323/Advent-4211-notebook-PC-reviewed.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:00:00 +0100 Will this put the Wind up MSI?

Since the news a few weeks ago that PC World was to launch a version of the MSI Wind under the Advent brand, the Internet has full of discussion about the new kid on the block. So what's the score? We got out hands on the Advent 4211 for a play.

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]]> NEWS: Medion debuts compact Akoya S5610 notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16119/17143/Medion-debuts-Akoya-S5610-notebook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16119/17143/Medion-debuts-Akoya-S5610-notebook.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:29:22 +0100 Buy it in Sainbury's with your groceries

A new 15.4-inch laptop is soon to be stocked in Sainsbury's. ...

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]]> NEWS: UPDATED: Sony VAIO BZ series professional notebooks launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16112/17136/sony-vaio-bz-series-notebooks.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16112/17136/sony-vaio-bz-series-notebooks.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:26:28 +0100 15.4-inchers for business folk

Sony has announced a new series of professional PCs - the VAIO BZ series notebooks that are "built for business". ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony VAIO Z series notebooks launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16111/17135/sony-vaio-z-series-notebooks.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16111/17135/sony-vaio-z-series-notebooks.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:10:50 +0100 "High-performance in an ultra-portable package"

Sony has launched a new line of lightweight PCs - the VAIO Z series notebooks. ...

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]]> NEWS: UPDATED: Sony VAIO FW multimedia notebook launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16110/17134/sony-vaio-fw-164-inch-multimedia.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16110/17134/sony-vaio-fw-164-inch-multimedia.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:49:28 +0100 World's first 16.4-incher

Sony has unveiled the VAIO FW notebook - a multimedia PC that "displays HD movies the way they were meant to be seen". ...

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]]> NEWS: Lenovo goes laptop crazy with nine new launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16107/17131/lenovo-launch-9-new-laptops.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16107/17131/lenovo-launch-9-new-laptops.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:46:49 +0100 X200, entertainment and business devices

Lenovo has launched a plethora of new notebooks today hoping to appeal to entertainment and business users alike. ...

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]]> NEWS: UPDATED: Sony VAIO SR series ultra-portable notebooks launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16106/17130/sony-VAIO-sr-series-notebooks.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16106/17130/sony-VAIO-sr-series-notebooks.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:36:49 +0100 "Profound processing power and jaw-dropping style"

Sony has introduced a new line of ultra-portable PCs - the VAIO SR series notebook - in the States. ...

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]]> NEWS: Intel Centrino 2 launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16108/17132/intel-centrino-2-processor-technology.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16108/17132/intel-centrino-2-processor-technology.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:24:58 +0100 Five new Core 2 Duo processors with 250 products incoming

Intel has finally unveiled its Intel Centrino 2 processor technology products, previously codenamed Montevina, for laptops, powered by five new Intel Core 2 Duo processors. ...

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]]> NEWS: Rock launches Xtreme 780 gaming machine http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16098/17122/Rock-launches-Xtreme-780-laptop.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16098/17122/Rock-launches-Xtreme-780-laptop.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100 With Intel inside

Rock was bought by Stone Group just 4 weeks ago, and now it's gaming expertise has produced the first model for joint venture. ...

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]]> NEWS: The Xtreme 620 from Rock http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16096/17120/Rock-launches-Xtreme-620-laptop.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16096/17120/Rock-launches-Xtreme-620-laptop.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2.9kg, 15.4-inch model

Rock has launched four new models this morning, including the Xtreme 620. ...

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]]> NEWS: Rock produces Pegasus 520 laptop http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16095/17119/Rock-produces-Pegasus-520-laptop.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16095/17119/Rock-produces-Pegasus-520-laptop.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100 15.4-inch model

Rock has unveiled the Pegasus 520 - a new 15.4-inch laptop. ...

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]]> NEWS: Rock launches Pegasus 320 laptop http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16094/17118/Rock-launches-Pegasus-320-laptop.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16094/17118/Rock-launches-Pegasus-320-laptop.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100 Blu-ray player and writer included

The Pegasus 320 from Rock is built around up to a Core 2 Extreme T9500 Processor. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook P8010 notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3292/4316/Fujitsu-Siemens-Lifebook-P8010-notebook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3292/4316/Fujitsu-Siemens-Lifebook-P8010-notebook.phtml Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Dream machine for your mobile office?

With plenty of attention being lavished on netbooks and the ever-increasing number of Eee PCs hitting the market, it would appear that the standard ultraportable notebook has lost some of its allure. While netbooks have their place, they lack the overall usability to be your sole machine.

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]]> NEWS: Daily Mail admits to losing personal info for 1000s of staff http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15952/16976/Daily-Mail-loses-data-laptop.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15952/16976/Daily-Mail-loses-data-laptop.phtml Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:04:22 +0100 Red-faced after laptop goes missing

It has always taken so much glee in lambasting the Government for its various data loss scandals, but now it seems that that bastion of British journalism, the Daily Mail, has gone and done the same. ...

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]]> REVIEW: HP Compaq 2510p notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3274/4298/HP-compaq-2510p-notebook-review.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3274/4298/HP-compaq-2510p-notebook-review.phtml Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Does this lightweight package impress?

HP is currently the best selling notebook manufacturer in the world, largely due to its diverse range of corporate machines. The Compaq 2510p is aimed at business users looking for a fully-featured but lightweight notebook.

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]]> NEWS: Packard Bell preps gaming laptop for Q4 launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15901/16925/Packard-Bell-launching-gaming-laptop.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15901/16925/Packard-Bell-launching-gaming-laptop.phtml Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:37:03 +0100 News hot off the press...

At the launch of Packard Bell's new ipower X2.0 in Paris, Packard Bell's product marketing and sales director, Philipe Henry revealed the company has just begun work on a gaming laptop, due for release later this year. ...

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]]> NEWS: MacBook Air gets a price cut http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15887/16911/apple-macbook-air-gets-price-cut.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15887/16911/apple-macbook-air-gets-price-cut.phtml Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:32:16 +0100 Solid-state version reduced by £300

Apple has slashed the price of the solid-state version of the MacBook Air, cutting costs by £300 in the UK, or by $500 for American consumers. ...

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]]> NEWS: 10-inch Advent 4211 netbook launches at PC World http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15843/16867/Advent-4211-10-inch-netbook-pcworld.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15843/16867/Advent-4211-10-inch-netbook-pcworld.phtml Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:24:09 +0100 £279 for ultra-portable

PC World is offering its version of the netbook - the 10-inch Advent 4211. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - Nikon launches a £2000 DSLR http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15816/16840/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15816/16840/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:47:45 +0100 The top stories of the day in a vid

Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written? ...

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]]> NEWS: Fujitsu LifeBook P8010 Limited Pink Gold Edition http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15813/16837/Fujitsu-Lifebook-P8010-gold-edition.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15813/16837/Fujitsu-Lifebook-P8010-gold-edition.phtml Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:36:52 +0100 Now with 3.5G

The Fujitsu LifeBook P8010 delivers "sophisticated computing power and high end tech specs" but all of that pales into insignificance because this machine is made from gold. ...

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]]> NEWS: Asus abandoning mini PC http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15802/16826/Asus-changing-Eee-PC-design.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15802/16826/Asus-changing-Eee-PC-design.phtml Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:25:21 +0100 New chassis better for bigger hands

Asus is definitely trying to widen its appeal. ...

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]]> NEWS: PC World launches "Get Connected" initiative http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15769/16793/pc-world-get-connected-initiative.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15769/16793/pc-world-get-connected-initiative.phtml Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:05:54 +0100 Why do you care? There's free laptops on offer...

Apparently in response to "increasing customer demand for broadband connectivity between technologies", PC World has created its new "Get Connected" initiative. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Asus U2E notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3258/4282/Asus-U2E-portable-notebook-reviewed.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3258/4282/Asus-U2E-portable-notebook-reviewed.phtml Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Looking for a feature-rich ultraportable?

When it comes to trying something a little different with notebook design, Asus more than any other company is willing to go the extra mile. The successor to last year's U1, this year's model has a body that is made from stainless steel that not only makes it look fantastic but feel just as cool.

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]]> NEWS: Weekly news roundup - 27/06/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15750/16774/weekly-news-roundup-27-June.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15750/16774/weekly-news-roundup-27-June.phtml Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:03:09 +0100 What's grabbed our attention this week

If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site this week here are just some of the highlights. ...

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]]> NEWS: Mouse Computer to launch 10-inch LuvBook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15722/16746/mouse-computer-10-inch-luvbook-netbook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15722/16746/mouse-computer-10-inch-luvbook-netbook.phtml Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:23:32 +0100 A cutely named footsoldier in the invasion of the netbooks

The latest Eee-a-like to hit the global market in the now seemingly inevitable onslaught of netbook computers is the cutesy "LuvBook" from Mouse Computer. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - Controversy over 3G iPhone PAYG pricing http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15708/16732/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15708/16732/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:57:00 +0100 The top stories of the day in a vid

Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written? ...

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]]> NEWS: Panasonic CF-U1 Toughbook announced http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15697/16721/panasonic-toughbook-cf-u1-rugged-umpc.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15697/16721/panasonic-toughbook-cf-u1-rugged-umpc.phtml Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:01:21 +0100 New Atom-based Grrr-book

Panasonic has announced the CF-U1 Toughbook, an "extremely" ruggedised UMPC based on Intel's Atom low processor technology that will be available in July. ...

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]]> NEWS: Dell intros new "Studio" laptop brand for consumers http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15696/16720/dell-studio-brand-15-17.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15696/16720/dell-studio-brand-15-17.phtml Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:13:02 +0100 Colourful, customisable kit to go on sale in supermarkets

Dell has unveiled the new "Studio" brand aimed at consumers that it say offers a customised, tailored technology solution. ...

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]]> NEWS: Asus M70 multimedia laptop launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15695/16719/asus-m70-multimedia-blu-ray-laptop.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15695/16719/asus-m70-multimedia-blu-ray-laptop.phtml Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:59:28 +0100 With 1TB of storage and Blu-ray drive

Asus has launched what it's describing as "the ultimate portable high definition multimedia laptop", the M70. ...

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]]> NEWS: Phones4U offers free laptop with mobile broadband http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15682/16706/phones4u-free-laptop-mobile-broadband.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15682/16706/phones4u-free-laptop-mobile-broadband.phtml Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:15:39 +0100 Get an FSC Esprimo for nada on a £30 a month Orange package

Phones4u is following Carphone Warehouse in offering customers a free laptop when they sign up to certain mobile broadband deals. ...

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]]> NEWS: Daewoo's "Lukid" low cost UMPC shown off in Korea http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15609/16633/daewoo-lucoms-lukid-classmate-pc.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15609/16633/daewoo-lucoms-lukid-classmate-pc.phtml Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:13:04 +0100 Classmate-based budget offering

In Korea, Daewoo Lucoms has launched its version of a low-cost laptop aimed at the education markets, called the "Lukid". ...

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]]> NEWS: Red OLPC spotted http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15607/16631/special-red-olpc-machine-spotted.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15607/16631/special-red-olpc-machine-spotted.phtml Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:02:08 +0100 Limited edition laptop

What's this? A limited edition OLPC in red? Sort of. Snapped at the organisation's MIT headquarters, there's only a 100 of these rouge-tinted XOs to go out to developers working on the dual boot Sugar Linux and Windows XP system. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Sony VAIO VGN-TZ31MN/W notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3241/4265/sony-Vaio-vgn-tz31mnw-notebook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3241/4265/sony-Vaio-vgn-tz31mnw-notebook.phtml Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Tired of budget netbooks? Look no further...

With mini-notebooks like the Acer Aspire One and Eee PC 901 grabbing the headlines of late it's easy to forget that ultraportable notebooks you can carry around with you are nothing new. Sony, for instance, has made it a speciality of its range.

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Tech week in view on Megawhat News http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15591/16615/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15591/16615/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:03:13 +0100 Our very own take on the big stories of the week in video

Switch on Megawhat TV now for our round-up of the biggest news stories of the week; and what we thought of them in a highly viewable vid. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - has Firefox 3 smashed records? http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15555/16579/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15555/16579/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:29:28 +0100 The top stories of the day in an easy on the eye vid

Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written? ...

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]]> NEWS: Carphone offers free Toshiba laptops http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15549/16573/carphone-warehouse-free-toshiba-laptops.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15549/16573/carphone-warehouse-free-toshiba-laptops.phtml Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:27:21 +0100 With broadband contracts

The Carphone Warehouse is offering more "free" laptops this time with a range from Toshiba free with broadband contracts worth £19.99 a month. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - bumper day of launches galore http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15499/16523/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15499/16523/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:50:40 +0100 Sit back and watch the day's top stories

Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written? ...

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]]> NEWS: Toshiba shows off Qosmio X300 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15485/16509/toshiba-qosmio-X300-gaming-laptop.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15485/16509/toshiba-qosmio-X300-gaming-laptop.phtml Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:26:09 +0100 Sleek design aimed at gamers

Leaked pics and specs were already on the Internet, but Toshiba has now confirmed, at a pan-European launch in London, the details of its latest gaming laptop. ...

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]]> NEWS: Toshiba Qosmio F50 and G50 launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15492/16516/toshiba-qosmio-laptops-f50-g50.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15492/16516/toshiba-qosmio-laptops-f50-g50.phtml Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:12:36 +0100 Powerful quad-core models with gesture controls

Toshiba has announced the expansion of its Qosmio series, with two "powerful" new models due to launch in the third quarter of 2008. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Belkin Laptop Cooling Stand http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3226/4250/Belkin-laptop-cooling-stand-review.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3226/4250/Belkin-laptop-cooling-stand-review.phtml Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:00:00 +0100 Help your notebook chillax

If you use your notebook when sat at a desk for long periods you may find that it grows warm. The best solution is to invest in a stand like the Belkin Laptop Cooling Stand that has a built-in fan that sucks all the heat away.

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]]> NEWS: HTC will revamp UMPC strategy, says CEO http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15480/16504/htc-revamp-umpc-strategy-eee.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15480/16504/htc-revamp-umpc-strategy-eee.phtml Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:08:42 +0100 Could launch Eee-rival soon

DigiTimes is reporting that HTC plans to "revamp" its ultra-mobile PC strategy following the success of Asus' Eee PC range. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Asus Eee PC 901 notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3227/4251/Asus-Eee-PC-901-notebook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3227/4251/Asus-Eee-PC-901-notebook.phtml Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:21:15 +0100 A worthy refresh of the 900?

When Asus launched its Eee PC 900 back in May it was seen as a logical upgrade to the original 701 as it offered more memory, a larger screen and better webcam. Little did we know it would be superseded so soon by the Eee PC 901. So what are the differences?

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat News - Xbox price cuts http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15461/16485/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15461/16485/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:46:11 +0100 Sit back and watch the day's top stories

Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written? ...

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]]> NEWS: Alienware offering Skullcap case designs http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15453/16477/alienware-ripley-skullcap-case-designs.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15453/16477/alienware-ripley-skullcap-case-designs.phtml Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:19:01 +0100 For hardcore fans

Gaming PC specialists Alienware are offering a new take on a classic look with their Area-51 m15x notebook. ...

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]]> NEWS: RM launches Asus Eee 900 as miniBook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15458/16482/rm-eee-900-windows-minibook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15458/16482/rm-eee-900-windows-minibook.phtml Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:47:58 +0100 £285 for Windows XP version

RM has announced the launch of a new range of Windows-based RM Asus "miniBooks" that might be familiar to those in a non-education environment as the Asus Eee 900 range. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Samsung R700 notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3222/4246/Samsung-R700-notebook-PC-reviewed.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3222/4246/Samsung-R700-notebook-PC-reviewed.phtml Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:00:00 +0100 Need a desktop replacement, on a budget?

Samsung has been aggressively targeting the notebook market of late with a range of machines that offer a powerful specification at low prices. We're usually wary of such bargains as packing too much power into a basic chassis can often lead to problems. However, we it comes to the R700 we found no such faults.

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]]> NEWS: Toshiba Qosmio X305 gaming laptop leaked http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15433/16457/toshiba-qosmio-x305-gaming-laptop.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15433/16457/toshiba-qosmio-x305-gaming-laptop.phtml Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:17:39 +0100 17-incher spotted

Leaked pictures of Toshiba's new upcoming gaming laptop, said to be called the Qosmio X305, have been seen online. ...

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]]> NEWS: HP promises more touchscreen PCs http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15426/16450/HP-promises-more-touchscreen-models.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15426/16450/HP-promises-more-touchscreen-models.phtml Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:30:38 +0100 And third party apps

In an exclusive chat behind the scenes at HP's conference in Berlin, a top exec from HP hinted that touchscreen tech is going to play a big part in the company's future road map. ...

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]]> NEWS: What does the future hold for HP? http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15425/16449/HP-concepts-for-future-technologies.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15425/16449/HP-concepts-for-future-technologies.phtml Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:46:36 +0100 Final conference keynote reveals technologies to come

HP rounded off a week of launches with a glimpse of what the future may hold for all of us. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Tech week in view on Megawhat News http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15423/16447/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15423/16447/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:52:55 +0100 Our unique take on the big stories of the week in video

Switch on Megawhat TV now for our round-up of the biggest news stories of the week; and what we thought of them in a highly viewable vid. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Acer Aspire One notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3219/4243/Acer-Aspire-One-mini-notebook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3219/4243/Acer-Aspire-One-mini-notebook.phtml Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:32:15 +0100 Will this be the One of choice?

We had a First Look at the Acer Aspire One at the launch - link below - but how does the One stand-up under closer scrutiny?

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 12/06/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15384/16408/Daily-news-roundup-12-June.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15384/16408/Daily-news-roundup-12-June.phtml Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:17:00 +0100 What's been hot in the headlines today

Haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today? ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Voodoo founder shows off the Envy 133 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15357/16381/Voodoo-envy-designer-in-video.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15357/16381/Voodoo-envy-designer-in-video.phtml Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:55:52 +0100 Absolute magic

Techies around the world are now trying to figure out exactly what's powering the new HP Voodoo Envy 133 - with rumours around that it may have a lot more in common with the Apple MacBook Air than just its girth. ...

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]]> NEWS: Asus announces Eee PC 901 and 1000 for the UK http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15380/16404/asus-eee-901-1000-uk.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15380/16404/asus-eee-901-1000-uk.phtml Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:45:09 +0100 1 July launch for latest little laptops

Following their debut at the Computex event in Taipei, Asus has now announced the UK availability for the very latest models of the popular Eee PC - although we are still waiting on pricing. ...

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]]> NEWS: "Exclusive" Intel Air chip in HP Envy http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15326/16350/hp-envy-133-macbook-air.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15326/16350/hp-envy-133-macbook-air.phtml Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:06:27 +0100 Thinness isn't the only thing it shares

Just 1 day after its launch and the HP Envy 133 is already causing a storm of controversy. ...

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]]> NEWS: HP debuts EliteBook laptop http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15312/16336/HP-debuts-EliteBook-Compaq-notebook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15312/16336/HP-debuts-EliteBook-Compaq-notebook.phtml Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:26:40 +0100 And expands business notebook portfolio

The HP Elitebook is a new addition to the Compaq business notebook series. ...

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]]> NEWS: HP Pavilion dv4, dv5 and dv7 notebook series launched http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15299/16323/hp-pavilion-dv4-dv5-dv7.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15299/16323/hp-pavilion-dv4-dv5-dv7.phtml Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:43:37 +0100 As well as the Compaq Presario CQ50 series

In addition to the super-skinny Voodoo Envy laptop and the high end Voodoo Omen desktop, HP has unveiled four consumer notebook series at its Berlin press event. ...

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]]> NEWS: HP Voodoo Envy 133 ultra-mobile notebook launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15296/16320/hp-voodoo-envy-133-notebook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15296/16320/hp-voodoo-envy-133-notebook.phtml Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:13:25 +0100 Fast, super-skinny, expensive

Designed to "appeal to consumers who have very high expectations", HP has revealed the Voodoo Envy 133 ultra-mobile notebook. ...

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]]> NEWS: Medion launches "Akoya" Eee rival http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15259/16283/medion-akoya-eee-rival-laptop.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15259/16283/medion-akoya-eee-rival-laptop.phtml Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:40:25 +0100 Yet another ultraportable announced

It seems Medion are the latest manufacturer to jump into the low cost, ultraportable arena with the launch of the "Akoya" sub-notebook that now joins hosts of others on, or due to the market, to rival the Asus Eee family. ...

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]]> NEWS: Shuttle shows handbag-shaped concept PC http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15258/16282/shuttle-handbag-shaped-concept-pc.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15258/16282/shuttle-handbag-shaped-concept-pc.phtml Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:12:17 +0100 Ultraportable

Described as both a "mini PC" and a laptop, the "Fantasy" concept from Shuttle is supposed to be handbag-shaped, but we can't help thinking it looks more like a sandwich toaster. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Toshiba Portégé R500-11Z notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3205/4229/Toshiba-portege-R500-11Z-notebook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3205/4229/Toshiba-portege-R500-11Z-notebook.phtml Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 A notebook to meet your business demands?

This year we've seen quite a number of high profile notebook launches aimed at the thin and light segment of the market and while Toshiba may not have made as many headlines with its R500 series, it's a great machine in its own right.

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 04/06/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15164/16188/daily-news-roundup-04-June.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15164/16188/daily-news-roundup-04-June.phtml Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:13:43 +0100 What's been hot today?

Haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today? ...

Read Daily news roundup - 04/06/08 on Pocket-lint now

]]> NEWS: AMD produces Puma laptop chips http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15146/16170/AMD-delivers-Puma-laptop-chips.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15146/16170/AMD-delivers-Puma-laptop-chips.phtml Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:50:19 +0100 But how will they compete with Intel?

Intel has been gaining customers, especially from the ranks of UMPC manufacturers, for its Atom chip, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets are already being used in the development of 20 products, so AMD was in desperate need of a product that could compete. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Acer Aspire One http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15132/16156/acer-aspire-one-video-review.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15132/16156/acer-aspire-one-video-review.phtml Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:23:04 +0100 Quick hands on of the new ultraportable laptop

Acer has launched the new ultraportable PC challenging Asus, HP and MSI in a new notebook category range. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Acer Aspire One - First Look http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3191/4215/Acer-Aspire-One-first-look.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3191/4215/Acer-Aspire-One-first-look.phtml Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:12:11 +0100 Can there be only One?

Joining in the race to get a slice of the rapidly-growing mini PC pie, is Acer, with their Aspire One. But will this offer you something the Asus Eee PC, HP Mini-Note or MSI Wind will not? We got our hands on the new Aspire One at the press launch in London, for a First Look.

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat news - Asus launches three Eee PCs http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15128/16152/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15128/16152/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:14:10 +0100 Video news bulletin of today's top stories

Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written. Don't panic - here are the top stories on video. ...

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 03/06/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15129/16153/Daily-news-roundup-03-June.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15129/16153/Daily-news-roundup-03-June.phtml Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:31:23 +0100 What's been hot today?

Haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today? ...

Read Daily news roundup - 03/06/08 on Pocket-lint now

]]> NEWS: Carphone offers Elonex "webbook" free on contract http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15124/16148/carphone-elonex-102-inch-webbook-free.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15124/16148/carphone-elonex-102-inch-webbook-free.phtml Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:55:31 +0100 10.2-inch UMPC for mobile broadband customers

In the midst of UMPC news craziness, Carphone Warehouse has announced the launch of a 10.2-inch UMPC, an ultraportable "webbook", powered by Elonex Technology. ...

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]]> NEWS: Acer to expand Aspire One http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15116/16140/acer-aspire-one-laptop-range.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15116/16140/acer-aspire-one-laptop-range.phtml Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:35:50 +0100 A range not just a laptop

The new laptop announced today hasn't even got into the shops, but that hasn't stopped Acer confirming that it plans to make the new Aspire One laptop model into a range of laptops rather than just a solo effort. ...

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]]> NEWS: Acer Aspire One launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15114/16138/acer-aspire-one-laptop-launches.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15114/16138/acer-aspire-one-laptop-launches.phtml Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:03:42 +0100 Company joins the race to beat the Eee

Acer has announced a new mini laptop today powered by Intel's new Atom chip that promises to challenge the Asus Eee PC and other ultraportable laptops as the market heats up. ...

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]]> NEWS: PICTURES: Acer Aspire One http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15110/16134/acer-aspire-one-in-pictures.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15110/16134/acer-aspire-one-in-pictures.phtml Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:46:55 +0100 Gallery of official release pics, plus some extras

Acer has announced the launch of a new mini laptop to challenge the Asus Eee PC, the MSI Wind and the HP Mini-Note. ...

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]]> NEWS: Asus launches 901 and 1000 Eees http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15099/16123/asus-eee-901-1000-1000H.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15099/16123/asus-eee-901-1000-1000H.phtml Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:42:01 +0100 New models get Computex debut

As predicted, Asus has revealed new models of its ultraportable laptop, the Eee, at the Computex event in Taipei. ...

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]]> REVIEW: MSI Wind notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3187/4211/MSI-Wind-ultraportable-notebook-PC.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3187/4211/MSI-Wind-ultraportable-notebook-PC.phtml Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:01:00 +0100 Hottest mini PC on the block?

When you think of cutting-edge innovation, MSI Computers isn't usually the first you'd think of and while the Wind is travelling on the tail of the Asus Eee PC it's a masterstroke in timing as this is the first notebook to reach the UK with an Intel Atom inside.

Read MSI Wind notebook on Pocket-lint

]]> NEWS: Qualcomm takes on Intel, AMD in laptop arena http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15098/16122/qualcomm-to-power-mini-laptops.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15098/16122/qualcomm-to-power-mini-laptops.phtml Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:57:50 +0100 Says Windows Mobile 7 future

Fresh off the back of its BREW conference in San Diego, Qualcomm, the chipset manufacturer, has shown off a mini-laptop that could offer around $300 and allow users to access the Internet via 3G. ...

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]]> NEWS: Microsoft Live Search default now on HP computers http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15094/16118/Microsoft-Live-Search-HP-PCs.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15094/16118/Microsoft-Live-Search-HP-PCs.phtml Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:57:43 +0100 But only in North America

Microsoft has done a deal with Hewlett-Packard. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat news - Acer unveils Asus Eee rival http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15096/16120/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15096/16120/Megawhat-has-daily-gadget-news.phtml Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:45:49 +0100 Video news bulletin of today's top stories

Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written. Don't panic - here are the top stories on video. ...

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]]> NEWS: Nvidia making chips for UMPCs http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15084/16108/Nvidia-making-chips-for-UMPCs.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15084/16108/Nvidia-making-chips-for-UMPCs.phtml Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:27:57 +0100 Could an array of Asus Eee-alikes be on the way?

Images and info have been leaked of what looks like an Acer rival to the Asus Eee PC. ...

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]]> NEWS: Sony about to launch Eee rival http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15077/16101/sony-prepping-via-ultraportable-laptop.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15077/16101/sony-prepping-via-ultraportable-laptop.phtml Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:10:24 +0100 Via-based ultraportable due Q3

It seems Sony is about to become the latest big name brand to enter the small, low-cost ultraportable market. ...

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]]> REVIEW: Sony VAIO VGN-NR21Z/T notebook http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3185/4209/Sony-Vaio-VGN-NR21Z-notebook.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3185/4209/Sony-Vaio-VGN-NR21Z-notebook.phtml Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Does the latest Vaio impress?

Sony has been making notebooks since 1999 and until recently only played in the high-end market. Increasingly, the company is launching lower priced portables that meet the needs of the more mainstream audience.

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]]> NEWS: Virgin shuns Apple http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15069/16093/virgin-shuns-apple-laptop-inflight.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15069/16093/virgin-shuns-apple-laptop-inflight.phtml Sat, 31 May 2008 14:02:29 +0100 MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air customers left without charging options

Virgin Atlantic air travellers who opt to use an Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air are being left out when it comes to working in the sky Pocket-lint has learnt. ...

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]]> NEWS: Weekly news roundup - 30/05/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15067/16091/weekly-news-roundup-30-May.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15067/16091/weekly-news-roundup-30-May.phtml Fri, 30 May 2008 17:45:59 +0100 What's been hot this week?

If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site this week here are just some of the highlights. ...

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 30/05/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15065/16089/daily-news-roundup-30-May.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15065/16089/daily-news-roundup-30-May.phtml Fri, 30 May 2008 17:37:39 +0100 What's been hot today?

Haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today? ...

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