Panasonic updates its Thoughbook rugged laptop PC series with four new models. These new laptops feature the Intel “Santa Rosa” platform and enhanced protection from drops and spills. Known as the CF-T7, CF-W7, CF-Y7, and the CF-R7, the new desktop replacements are aimed at corporate users and can survive a fall from a greater height. The firm claims that the new models can be dropped from 76 centimeters while switched on and still work.
Hewlett-Packard has rolled out a new notebook PC in Voodoo line up with the latest Intel Core 2 Extreme processor. The 15.4-inch ENVY M:152 comes equipped with Santa Rosa platform, Core 2 Extreme X7800 processor, up to 4GB RAM, 1680 x 1050 resolution, Nvidia GeForce 8600GT graphics card with 512MB memory, expandable hard drive and dual layer DVD burner. The laptop even features a TV Tuner, 2.0MP webcam, microphone, Bluetooth, fingerprint reader, and a/g/n wireless. The Hewlett-Packard ENVY M:152 is priced at approx. $3300.
Toshiba Satellite P205D is a 17-inch laptop that comes in two models — P205D-S7479 and P205D-S7438. These desktop replacements are based on AMD processor. The Satellite P205D-S7479 comes with latest ATI graphics while the Satellite P205D-S7438 is a value-for-money product. The high-end laptop is powered by 2.2GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-64 processor, up to 4GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 1440×900 resolution, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 graphics card with 256MB memory, a/g/n wireless, webcam, microphone, and Windows Vista operating system. Meanwhile, the Satellite P205D-S7438 comes with similar specifications except 1.9GHz Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 processor, 160GB hard drive, and ATI Radeon Xpress X1200M. Both laptops are now available for $1,350 and $850 respectively.
RoverBook Voyager V553 laptop is powered by either an Intel Centrino Duo or an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2.4 Ghz and up to 4MB cache. In addition, it can store most of your valuable files with its 160GB SATA HDD. The notebook PC also comes with an NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS 256MB video card, which is more than enough for those gamers out there. It also adopts a 5-in-1 card reader which is compatible with (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro) flash cards.
Sony’s pocket-sized U series Vaio has been updated. The 4.5 inch UMPC now offers a faster Core Solo U1400 at 1.2 Ghz. The device also features 40GB hard dick drive, a 4.5 inch 1,024×600 dot display, 1GB memory, Intel 945GMS Express chipset, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The new Vaio UMPC has multiple USB ports, Felica, Firewire, and Ethernet Jack. The updated Vaio U series will be available in Japan with prices starting from $1655.
