Dell Adamo XPS

Ever since the MacBook Air was pulled out of a manila envelope, other laptop manufacturers have attempted to dethrone it as the world's thinnest laptop.

Dell's first effort, the Dell Adamo, certainly invited comparisons to the MacBook Air, with its aluminum "Unibody" enclosure, thin profile, and non-removable battery. Unfortunately, its $2,000 price tag was deemed way too expensive. Now, Dell is poised to take a second shot at the crown with the Dell Adamo XPS, which continues the luxury theme of its predecessor, adds a couple of "wow" features to its arsenal, and brings the price down to $1,799.

Features
The laptop's WLED screen measures 13.4 inches (diagonal) and has a 1,366-by-768 resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The Adamo XPS also comes with a DisplayPort connector on the left side, and a headphone jack on the right side. Interestingly, the Adamo XPS drops one of the three USB 2.0 ports of its predecessor (it now has only 2 USB 2.0 ports, one on either side) and moves all the ports from the back of the system to the sides.

Unlike the original Adamo, the battery on the Adamo XPS is user-removable. The standard battery is a 4-cell, 20-WHr lithium-ion battery, with an option for a 40-WHr battery. Dell claims a battery life of up to 2 hours 36 minutes for the standard battery and 5 hours 17 minutes for the optional battery, as measured by its own labs testing. Based on those claims, I have to say that bundling a battery that lasts only about 2.5 hours on an ultraportable laptop that will no doubt spend very little time tethered to a wall outlet is somewhat questionable. Yes, customers will have the option to upgrade to the longer-lasting battery, but why not just bundle that one from the get-go?

The Adamo XPS comes with 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi as standard, with an option for a Dell Bluetooth 2.1 adapter. Curiously, this iteration drops the mobile broadband used by the original Adamo, as well as the Ethernet port (though 10/100 Ethernet and DVI are available via a dongle).


Components
With the buzz surrounding the Adamo XPS, no one had really known what components would be inside. Until now, that is. The Adamo XPS has an Ultra Low Voltage 1.4-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 CPU and 4 Gbytes of DDR3 memory. Like the original Adamo, the Adamo XPS comes with a 128-GB solid state drive (SSD). Users can opt for 250-GB and 500-GB spinning drives, but they are both external. There is no built-in optical drive available, a nod to keeping the Adamo XPS thin; however, there are optional external DVD and Blu-ray burners. These options will cost you (how much isn't known – exact prices aren't available as of this writing), and may add considerably to the final price of the system. The Adamo will ship with Windows 7 Premium 64-bit, which one might have surmised since the ultraportable was featured at the recent Windows 7 launch.

All in all, I was certainly impressed by the look and feel of Dell's newest Adamo. It's definitely made to appeal to those for whom design and portability are a big factor in their buying decisions, and it's heartening to note that Dell has managed to bring the price of the Adamo XPS down without skimping for the most part on luxurious touches. It remains to be seen if the outer eye candy will be matched by the system's performance.

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Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5

The latest Sony Ericsson’s Vivaz mobile phone is approved by FCC, this new phone is also known as Sony Ericsson Kurara U5 and it will be also known as Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5a. The Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5a supports V bands (850MHz & 1900MHz) and UMTS II, which means those people who subscribing to Rogers and AT&T are able to use Vivaz U5a on 3G networks.

Let we talk about its another features like it running on Symbian S60 5th Edition OS, 3.2-inch touchscreen display with 360 x 640 resolution, Wi-Fi and HSPA connectivity, Google Maps, built-in accelerometer, GPS navigation system, Twitter integration and Facebook, 720MHz processor, 3.5mm headset jack, 8-megapixel Auto Focus camera, HD video recording, LED flash and 8GB memory card. This lovely smartphone offers you a greatrunning experience.

Lenovo notebooks

The Lenovo Think Pad going to add three more notebooks in its T series notebook such as T510i, T410si & T410i. They all notebooks are equipped with Intel Core i3-330M processor.

Its T510i is equipped with 8GB DDR3 RAM, it has 250GB or 320GB SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive, Mobile Intel QM57 Express Chipset, 15-inch wide HD with LED-backlit display, it offers resolution, 2 megapixel camera and Windows 7 and also Windows XP Professional pre-installation option.

Features and Specifications

Its T410si has 8GB DDR3 RAM of 2 or 3 standards, 14-inch wide WXGA LED-backlit display screen with 1440 x900 resolutions, 250GB SATA, 2 megapixel camera and Windows 7.

The T410i featuring with up to 8GB DDR3 RAM and it also offers 250GB or 320GB HDD, Mobile Intel QM57 Express Chipset, 2MP camera, 14-inch wide WXGA LED-backlit display with 1280 x800 resolution and its also comes with Windows 7.

Panasonic Toughbook

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook(R) mobile computers, today introduced the Panasonic Toughbook H1 Field, the world's most rugged handheld tablet computer. The new device enables extreme mobility and productivity for field sales personnel, first responders, supervisors, inspectors, maintenance workers and other highly mobile professionals. Certified to meet IP65* and MIL-STD-810G* -- with a six foot drop rating -- the Toughbook H1 Field offers the durability expected of Toughbook mobile computers, so users have the confidence to work in the most demanding conditions. With optional SmartCard, RFID, and barcode readers, camera, GPS and Qualcomm's new Gobi2000(TM) mobile broadband technology, the device helps to maximize mobile worker productivity.

By leveraging Panasonic's advanced battery technology and a 1.86 GHz Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor, the Toughbook H1 Field offers a category-leading six hours of battery life, complemented by twin hot-swappable batteries that allow for limitless use, virtually eliminating down time and maximizing return on investment.

"As workforces become more mobile, it's critical to empower them with the right tools," said Kyp Walls, director of product management, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "The Toughbook H1 Field was designed based on extensive customer input to ensure it had the right mix of form factor, features and durability to maximize worker productivity and value. With so many features that exceed the performance capabilities of competitive products, we believe the Toughbook H1 Field is best positioned to meet the computing needs of highly mobile workers, along with their IT administrators."

The Panasonic Toughbook H1 Field includes a 500 nit, 10.4" dual-touch display that offers both tablet and touchscreen functionality. The display also includes a circular polarizer, plus anti-glare and anti-reflective screen treatments, making it easily viewable in direct sunlight. Weighing only 3.4 lbs, this mobile computing platform features 2GB of RAM and a 64GB reinforced flex-connect solid state drive.

The Toughbook H1 Field offers exceptional ergonomics, including a Panasonic designed system that comfortably cradles the hand between the device and its molded hand strap. Other ergonomic features include a well-balanced center of gravity, integrated handle, thoughtful placement of integrated features and lack of hotspots, making the device safe and easy to use for long periods of time.

The Toughbook H1 Field offers a range of embedded wireless connectivity options including 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth(R) 2.1 and Qualcomm's new Gobi2000(TM) technology which simplifies complex multi-carrier wireless deployments for IT departments. The H1 Field will be certified on the Sprint and Verizon Wireless networks, allowing workers to stay connected at all times. Other wireless carrier certifications will be announced soon.

The Toughbook H1 Field includes multiple security features, including options for a contactless or insertable SmartCard reader and a fingerprint reader, helping to ensure that critical data is kept secure.

The Toughbook H1 Field is available with a variety of productivity enhancing accessories such as carrying cases, shoulder straps, charging devices, and Toughbook tested vehicle mounting solutions. The handheld tablet can also be equipped with next generation GPS technology allowing for location-based services with improved accuracy, faster satellite acquisition time and lower power consumption.

Panasonic Toughbook : Features and Specifications

-- Genuine Windows 7(R) (with XP Tablet downgrade option)

-- Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor Z540 (1.86GHz)

-- 2GB RAM

-- 64 GB reinforced flex-connect Solid State Drive SSD

-- 10.4" XGA sunlight-viewable 500 nit dual-touch LCD

-- Circular polarizer with anti-glare and anti-reflective screen treatments

-- 6 hour battery life

-- Twin hot-swappable batteries

-- 3.4 lbs (with both batteries)

-- Fully-Rugged -- MIL-STD-810G certified (6 foot drop)*

-- Magnesium alloy chassis -- encased in polycarbonate

-- IP65 certified sealed all-weather design*

-- Reinforced flex-connect Solid State Drive (SSD)

-- Wide operating temperature range (-20C ~ 60C or -4F ~ 140F)

-- Embedded Connectivity -- Optional integrated WWAN / Gobi2000(TM) mobile broadband (EV-DO and HSPA)

-- Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n

-- Bluetooth(R) v2.1 + EDR

-- Integrated Options -- Global positioning system (GPS) receiver

-- 2D barcode reader (also 1D capable)

-- 2.0 megapixel auto-focus camera with dual LED lights

-- RFID reader

-- Optional Security Features -- Fingerprint reader

-- Contactless SmartCard reader

-- Insertable SmartCard reader

-- Integrated docking connector

-- 10.4" (L) x 10.6" (W) x 1.3" - 2.3" (H)* Tested by a national independent third party test lab following MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 Procedure IV for transit drop test and IEC 60529 Sections 13.4, 13.6.2, 14.2.5 and 14.3 for IP65.

* Tested by a national independent third party test lab following MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 Procedure IV for transit drop test and IEC 60529 Sections 13.4, 13.6.2, 14.2.5 and 14.3 for IP65.

Pricing and Availability

The Panasonic Toughbook H1 Field will be available worldwide in March 2010. In the United States, the base Toughbook H1 Field model is expected to be available at an estimated street price of $3,379 from authorized Panasonic resellers and distributors.

The Toughbook H1 Field is backed with a 3-year standard warranty and lifetime technical support.

Panasonic is focused on delivering the industry's most reliable mobile solutions, ensuring that organizations and their mobile workforces can depend on their technology. The company's commitment to quality results in a total of more than 500 checks and tests before, during and after production, on every Toughbook unit built.

Toughbook H1 Field Images & Video

A video of the Toughbook H1 Field can be found on the Toughbook brand's YouTube channel:

-- Toughbook H1 Field Product Overview Video

Images of the Toughbook H1 Field can be found on the Toughbook brand's Flickr page:

-- Toughbook H1 Field Product and Application Images

Follow the Toughbook Brand

The Panasonic Toughbook brand can be followed on various social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and Toughbloggers.com.

About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company empowers the mobile workforce. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation /quotes/comstock/13*!pc/quotes/nls/pc (PC 14.58, 0.00, 0.00%) . Panasonic has delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook(R) line of notebook computers since1993 and has expanded the boundaries of wireless communications technology through a broad portfolio of products, ranging from fully rugged, industrial strength notebook computers and tablet PCs to business-rugged thin-and-light and ultraportable notebooks. A core manufacturer, Panasonic controls the entire process of design, manufacture, quality assurance, service and support. As a result, Panasonic Toughbook computers are known for having the lowest failure rates in the industry. Government, industrial, and commercial users--from Fortune 1,000 companies to small businesses--rely on solutions from Panasonic, wherever their work takes them.

All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic's full line of notebook PCs for the mobile professional can be obtained by calling 800-662-3537

Apple Tablet

The moment the tech world has been waiting on for possibly decades, maybe years and definitely months has finally culminated into today… The official launch of Apple’s highly anticipated tablet device: the iPad. Tablet computers have had a rowdy history. Developed as pen computers in the early nineties to Tablet PC is the noughties and culminating into the iPad

Slated to arrive at the end of March, the iPad will start at $499 for a Wi-Fi-equipped 16GB model. Apple will also sell 32GB and 64GB versions of the iPad for $599 and $699, respectively.

You’ll be able to add 3G connectivity to each of them for $130 more, with the 3G models arriving roughly a month after the iPad arrives in stores.

A slate that looks much like a larger iPhone, the iPad features a home button, a MacBook-like aluminum bezel and a glass screen. It’s a half-inch thick, weighs 1.5 pounds, and has a 9.7-inch LCD screen (with 1024 by 768 resolution). It will use a custom-made 1GHz CPU and flash storage and, Jobs claimed, will get up to 10 straight hours of battery life or a month of life on standby.

The iPad runs on a 1GHz Apple A4 chip. That’s an Apple-built processor resulting from the company’s April 2008 , which specialized in low-power processors.

For connectivity, in addition to the optional 3G, it has 802.11n, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 2.1; it syncs to a Mac via USB. To feed those 3G connections, Jobs also announced two new cellular data plans from AT&T: $14.99 a month for 250MB of data, $29.99 a month for unlimited data; both are prepaid, meaning neither requires a contract like the two-year commitment that iPhone users must make.

The interface

Apple touts the iPad as a third category of device, positioned between a smartphone and a laptop. During Wednesday’s presentation, Jobs drew a pointed contrast between the iPad and netbooks—lower-cost PCs that have sold well in the mobile market. But Jobs characterized netbooks as slow, burdened with low-quality displays and running PC programs. “They’re not better than a laptop at anything,” Jobs said. “They’re just cheaper.”

Apple thinks the iPad fills the gap between phones and laptops by making it easier to browse through e-mail, photos, music, and videos. Apple also used demos Wednesday to showcase the iPad’s ability to display e-books and play games. Jobs spent parts of Wednesday’s demo seated in an armchair to show off the ease of using the tablet’s on screen controls.

The interface seems a blend of what you’d see on a Mac and an iPhone, though it clearly draws its primary inspiration from Apple's iPhone OS, featuring the same home screen application launcher and dock, and many of the same built-in applications. There are some more Mac-like touches in some of the applications, such as the iPod program and the Photos application.

The iPad features touch-screen controls and an on-screen keyboard (though an optional Keyboard Dock provides a full-size keyboard for when you’re charging the tablet). Unlike the iPhone, the iPad features panes, floating windows, and tabs—taking advantage of its larger screen space. But Jobs made a point of saying during his presentation that the more than 75 million people who have already bought an iPhone or iPod touch will be perfectly at home using the iPad's interface.

As with the iPhone and iPod touch, videos on the iPad display in landscape mode and be switched between widescreen or fullscreen aspect ratios.

The software

The iPad includes a dozen apps that Apple says have been designed specifically for the tablet. Specifically, Apple senior vice president Phil Schiller showed off a new version of IWork that has been customized for the tablet. None of the three iWork apps will be on the iPad by default, however; you’ll have to pay $10 each for to download iPad-specific versions of Numbers, Pages, and Keynote from the App Store.

Also included on the iPad is iBook a free application which will manage e-books on the tablet. While crediting Amazon for its pioneering efforts with the Kindle, Jobs announced that Apple was opening its own iBookstore where iPad users will be able to download electronic books from the likes of Penguin, Harper-Collins, Hachette, Simon & Schuster, and other publishers were already signed up to supply titles. Those titles will use the ePub format—an open e-book standard.

Other apps featured on the iPad include a calendar, notepad, Web browser, photo viewer, separate music and video playing apps, and YouTube.

The iPad will also run third-party software, in the form of mobile apps already available to iPod touch and iPhone users. Apple senior vice president Scott Forstall said that the tablet will run most of the existing 140,000 apps, which can run at their existing size surround by a bezel or doubled to run in full-screen mode. Demos during Wednesday’s presentation should even graphics-heavy performing admirably when run in full-screen mode on the iPad.

Apple iPad specifications

Finally, let’s look at the numbers and data. Here’s the Apple iPad specs.

• Display:
  • 9.7″ widescreen LED-backlit glossy multi-touch capacitive display (with IPS technology)
  • 1024-by-768-pixel resolution @ 132 pixels-per-inch (ppi)
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
• Processor: Apple A4 1 GHz (by PA Semiconductor)
• Memory: DDR2 RAM
• Video: Apple A4 1 Ghz (see above)
• Storage: 16 GB to 64 GB flash drive
• Wireless data:
  • Integrated Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
  • 3G version: UMTS/HSDPA (through AT&T, no contract required)
  • 3G version: GSM/EDGE (through AT&T, no contract required)
• Extra devices:
  • Digital compass
  • A-GPS (assisted GPS)
  • Microphone
  • Speaker
• Sensors:
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
• Inputs:
  • Dock connector (typical Apple port)
  • 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
  • SIM card
  • No USB port (!!!)
• Battery: Built-in 25 Whr rechargeable lithium-polymer battery (by DynaPak)
• Usage time:
  • Internet: up to 5 hours on 3G
  • Internet: up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi
  • Video playback: up to 10 hours
• Colors:
  • black with silver or
• Software:
  • iPhone OS (for iPad)
  • All iPhone applications are supported on the iPad
  • In addition, iPad has its own App Store