If you’re looking for a powerful netbook with a reasonable price, then check out the HP 2133-KX870AT which is up for sale at Amazon. Priced at only $499.99 shipped (original price $829.99), this Mini-Note PC is equipped with a 8.9-inch display with 1280 x 768 resolution, a 1.6GHz VIA C7-M ULV processor, a 2GB RAM, a 120GB hard drive, a 92% full-size, user-friendly QWERTY keyboard, a VGA webcam, WiFi, Bluetooth, ExpressCard/54 slot, an integrated Secure Digital Reader, a touchpad with scroll zone and up to 4.5 hours of battery life. [Product Page via Techeblog]
Buyers of 15- and 17-inch Dell Studio notebooks can now choose more than 120 cover art designs, for a total of over 200. The art is divided into some categories including artists, patterns and plain colors, and a special (PRODUCT) Red series. Some of famous artists involved in producing the new designs include Filth, OBVLN, Deanne Cheuk, Maya Hayuk and Korakrit Arunanondchai. The standard base cost of a customized Studio starts at approximately $734, and ranges up to $1,184 or more depending on options. More
PeeWee PC has recently released the Pivot Tablet Laptop for children aged 3-10. This rugged notebook has a spill resistant keyboard up to 35ML and a drop resistant case. The system offers a convertible rotating screen that can also function as a touch tablet with stylus, an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, a 1GB of RAM, a 60GB of HDD, WiFi 802,11b/g/n, Ethernet LAN and a 2-in-1 card reader. The PeeWee Pivot Tablet Laptop is now available for $599.99. More
Asus will release the new Eee PC 1003HAG in the Japanese market on May 16, 2009. What makes this netbook cool is that it comes with a 3G WAN module for NTT DoCoMo data network. It also features an Intel Atom N280 CUP running at 1.6GHz, a 1GB of RAM, a 160GB of HDD, Wi-Fi, and a webcam. The Asus Eee PC 1003HAG retails for around $721. [Akihabara]
The new HP ProBook S series consists of the 14-inch, 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch models. All of these notebooks feature some options including an Intel or AMD CPU, DVD or Blu-Ray drive, and Windows or Linux OS. Available in black and merlot, the ProBook Series S will start at $529 upwards, depending on the specs. [Ubergizmo]
Belkin’s new CushDesk will keep your laptop chilled. It is designed with a slight angle so you can easily view your laptop screen at a more comfortable angle. In addition, its slim design lets you easily store it in your living room or bedroom. The laptop cooling pad is compatible with any laptop for up to a 17-inch display. The CushDesk is now available in the US in pitch black/soft grey, espresso/fuchsia, pitch black/pitch black and pitch black/dark sky for $29.99 each. More
