Gateway NV59C-H34E and NV59C-H54E notebooks go on sale this Friday

Gateway will update its NV notebook series this Friday, April, 23. NV lineup will now have two more Intel Core i-powered machines, but both new models (NV59C-H34E and NV59C-H54E) also feature Intel integrated graphics. So to say the least, update has its aim at business public because sans graphics latest NV’s specs don’t say too much about economy.

Gateway NV59C-H54E:

* Processor: Intel Core i5, 2.26GHz (2.53GHz w/Turbo Boost)

* System memory: 4GB DDR3, 1066MHz

* Hard drive: 640GB, 5400rpm

* Display: 15-inch WXGAG, 1366 x 768

* Connectivity: USB 2.0 x 3, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet, VGA, HDMI

* Weight: 5.7lbs (2.6kg)

* Color scheme: silver

* Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit

Gateway NV59C-H34E is only different with its Core i3 (2.13GHz) processor instead of Core i5 and a blue color option. New Gateway NV Series notebooks will appear in stores in Japan in two days for prices varying from $850 to $950.

Hp TouchSmart tm2 getting core i3 and core i5 this Summer.

This is just a rumor at this point, but it’s definitely one we’d file in the believable column. According to NewGadgets.de, HP’s planning to update its 12.1-inch tm2 convertible tablet with Core i3 and i5 processors in June. Considering we’ve heard that Intel will be releasing its Core i5 ULV processors around then, this certainly makes sense — after all, we’d expect HP to swap out the current Core 2 Duo ULV processors for something more powerful, yet power efficient. Time will tell if the new chips make it into the multitouch laptop, but it’s good to know that HP’s still working on at least some sort of Windows 7 tablet.

Intel to launch Core i3 ULV processor this quarter

We knew that Intel had a Core i5 ULV chip in the works for a June release, and now PC World is reporting on an Intel roadmap mentioning the aforementioned CPU, as well as a ULV Core i3. Due for release this quarter, the new 32nm processor should reach “laptops in the second half of the year,” according to Intel VP Stephen Smith. The company was mum on release date, performance, and pricing, but don’t fret – keep your eyes on this space, and we promise you’ll know as soon as we do

Litl Webbook plummets from $699 to $399, still can’t catch an eye

It’s tough out there playing second (or third… or tenth) fiddle. Just ask Fusion Garage. Similar to the path we saw Celio’s REDFLY take, Litl’s Webbook is slowly (but surely, we’re afraid) creeping towards complete and utter irrelevance, boasting a design that’s too niche to gain traction in the mainstream, a hardware lineup that’s too last year and a price that’s still far higher than some of the more reputable netbooks on the market today. After just six short months on the market, the company’s easel-styled laptop has fallen from $699 to $399, but during that same window of time, Intel has launched all new Atoms, tablet PCs have begun their assimilation on Planet Earth and HP has purchased Palm. Yeah, that last tidbit has precisely zero pertinence to the discussion at hand, but we bet even the engineers at Litl would’ve laughed you out of town had you told ‘em that would happen back in November of ’09.

HP Mini 5103 10.1-Inch Netbook With Atom N550 Processor

HP has unveiled an updated version of its Mini 5103 netbook that comes equipped with the newest Intel Atom N550 processor. Specs-wise, this mini laptop offers a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display, a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor, an integrated graphics card, up to 2GB RAM, up to 320GB hard drive, a 2-megapixel webcam, WiFi, Bluetooth and runs on Windows 7 OS. The machine will become in the coming weeks for unannounced price yet. [HotHardware]

HP Mini 210 Netbook With Dual Core Processor

HP has updated the Mini 210 with a faster processor. The HP Mini 210 is now powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455, or 1.83GHz Intel Atom N475, or a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core processor. Available in charcoal, crimson red, lavender frost, luminose rose, and ocean drive, the upgraded version of HP Mini 210 also supports 720p HD video playback, a higher resolution 1366 x 768 pixel display and integrated GPS with HP Navigator software. The new HP Mini 210 is available starting today for $329.99 upwards. [Liliputing]

Packard Bell Dot SE Netbook

Packard Bell’s latest Dot SE netbook features a 10-inch display screen with a native resolution is of 1,024 x 600 pixels and a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core CPU. The netbook also boasts a 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 250GB hard drive, an Intel GMA (Graphics Media Accelerator) 3150 integrated graphics, Office 2010 Starter and Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition as the operating system. Battery life is set at 7.5 hours. The Packard Bell Dot SE is already available in Europe for 400 Euros ($510). [Softpedia]

Lenovo IdeaPad U165 Released In Czech Republic

Lenovo has released another ultraportable netbook in Czech Republic called the IdeaPad U165. Weighing only 1.3 kg, this lightweight machine packs an 11.6-inch 1366 x 768 widescreen display, an AMD Athlon II processor, an ATI Radeon HD 4225 graphics card, a 0.3-megapixel webcam, a card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth and a 3- or 6-cell battery. The IdeaPad U165 sells for 9,990 CZK (about $520) without VAT. [Lenovo]

Sony VAIO Y Review

Sony VAIO Y Review Article Contents
Sony VAIO Y Review	Sony VAIO Y Performance, Benchmarks and Battery Life

The VAIO Y is a 13.3" ultraportable CULV-powered notebook from Sony, acting as the affordable-brother to the high-end VAIO Z. This model includes Intel GMA HD integrated graphics, an Intel Pentium CULV processor (New models feature IntelCore i3 and i5 ULV processors), 4GB of DDR3 memory and a WXGA resolution display. In this review we see how well this model stacks up against other ultraportable systems and if it should be added to your back-to-school notebook buying list.

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At the time of publishing this review, Sony has phased out the older Intel Pentiumprocessors, as seen in this review, and replaced them with the newer Intel ULV Core i3 and i5 processors.

Our Sony VAIO Y Specifications:

• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Intel Pentium U5400 (1.2GHz, 3MB cache)
• 4GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM (8GB max)
• 500GB 5400RPM Toshiba Hard Drive
• 13.3" Widescreen LED Backlit Display (1366 x 768)
• Intel GHA HD Integrated Graphics
• Atheros B/G/N, 1Gb LAN, Bluetooth
• Ports: 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone Output, Microphone Input, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet, FireWire
• 6-cell 54Wh battery
• Dimensions: 12.8"(W) x 0.93 - 1.2"(H) x 8.9"(D)
• Weight: 3.81 pounds (with standard capacity battery)
• Price: $769 starting (For latest generation models)

HP Mini 210 HD Review

HP Mini 210 HD Review Article Contents
HP Mini 210 HD Review	HP Mini 210 HD Review: Performance, Benchmarks and Battery Life

The Mini 210 HD is the latest netbook from HP, offering a full 720P-compatible 1366x768 resolution on a compact 10.1-inch display. This model includes the 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor standard-with the faster 1.83GHz N475 for $25 more-as well as Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics. In this review we see how well this netbook holds up against the competition and if you should consider this over a slightly more powerful CULV notebook.

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Our HP Mini 210 HD Specifications:

• Windows 7 Starter (32-bit)
• Intel Atom N450 Processor 1.66GHz (667MHz FSB)
• 1GB 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM
• 160GB 5400rpm SATA Fujitsu HDD
• 10.1-inch diagonal (1366x768)
• Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics
• Broadcom 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR
• 4-in-1 media card slot
• Dimensions: 10.55 in (L) x 6.9 in (W) x 0.9-1.11 in (H)
• Weight: 2.69 lb with 3-cell battery (not including weight of AC adapter).
• Power: 3-cell 28Wh battery
• Warranty: One-year standard warranty
• Price: $409.99 (current price with standard, 7200RPM hard drive)

Toshiba Satellite M645 Review

Toshiba Satellite M645 Review Article Contents
Toshiba Satellite M645 Review	Toshiba Satellite M645 Performance, Benchmarks and Battery Life

The Toshiba Satellite M640 and M645 offer a 14-inch laptop with solid performance and an attractive design at a modest price. As parents and students gear up for the back-to-school season, does the Satellite M640 below at the top of your shopping list? Keep reading to see what we think of this Core i5-equipped model with Nvidia discrete graphics.

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Our review unit of the Toshiba Satellite M640 (M645-S4055) comes with the following features:

• 14-inch 720p (1366x768) display with LED backlighting
• Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
• Intel Core i5 450M (2.40GHz)
• Nvidia GeForce 330M graphics card w/ 1GB GDDR3 dedicated memory (Optimus switchable graphics)
• 4GB DDR3 RAM
• 500GB 5400RPM hard drive (Toshiba MK5065GSX)
• 802.11b/g/n wireless
• Slot-Loading DVD SuperMulti (+/- Double Layer) with Labelflash
• Warranty: 1-Yr Parts and Labor, 1-Year Battery
• 6-cell Li-ion battery (48Wh) and 75W power adapter
• Weight: 5.26 lbs
• Dimensions: 13.3 x 9.1 x 1.12-1.45 inches
• Price as configured: $1,049.99 ($719 starting price)

Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Dual Core Review

Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Dual Core Review Article Contents
Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Dual Core Review	Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Dual-Core Performance, Benchmarks and Battery Life

The ThinkPad X100e is an 11-inch netbook based on AMD processors and ATI graphics that promises to outperform cheaper Intel Atom-based netbooks and provide the durability and features business users demand. We weren't too impressed with the single-core version of this laptop, but we decided to take a closer look at this tiny road warrior equipped with a newer dual-core AMD processor. Is the dual-core ThinkPad X100e worth your hard-earned dollars this Fall?

Observant readers will notice many similarities between this review and our original review of the single-core ThinkPad X100e. These notebooks are technically identical except for the processor configuration. Be sure to jump ahead to page two of our review if you want to see how things changed with the newer processor.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Specifications:

• 1.6GHz AMD Turion Neo X2 Dual-Core L625 Mobile Processor (800MHz FSB, 1MB L2)
• 2GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (667MHz)
• Windows 7 Professional 32bit
• 11.6" WXGA HD anti-glare LED Backlit display (1366x768)
• 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
• ATI Radeon 3200 Graphics
• 802.11b/g/n, Gigabit LAN
• 4-in-1 card reader and 0.3-megapixel webcam
• 6-Cell Li-ion battery
• Dimensions: (W x L x H) 11.1" x 8.2" x 0.6"/1.2"
• Weight: 3.3 pounds (with 6-cell battery)
• Price as configured: $574.00

HP ProBook 4720s Review

HP ProBook 4720s Review Article Contents
HP ProBook 4720s Review	HP ProBook 4720s Performance, Benchmarks and Battery Life

The HP ProBook 4720s is a new 17-inch notebook aimed at small and mediumbusiness users. Replacing the older 4710s, this model adds the newer Intel Core i3 and i5 processors with ATI Radeon 4350 dedicated graphics. Read on to see how well it holds up to our tests and if you should consider adding it to your arsenal of business machines.

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HP ProBook 4720s Specifications:
• 17-inch HD+ display with LED backlighting (1600x900)
• Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)
• Intel Core i5 430M (2.26GHz, 3MB cache)
• ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4350 with 512MB VRAM
• 4GB DDR3 RAM
• 500GB 7200RPM hard drive (Seagate st9500420as)
• Atheros AR9285 802.11b/g/n wireless, Bluetooth
• DVD SuperMulti (+/- Double Layer) with Labelflash
• Warranty: 1-Yr Parts and Labor, 1-Year Battery
• 8-cell Li-ion battery (73Wh)
• Weight: 6.92lbs
• Dimensions: 16.17 x 10.49 x 1.11 inches
• Price as configured: $1,059

ASUS UL20FT Review

ASUS UL20FT Review Article Contents
ASUS UL20FT Review	ASUS UL20FT Performance, Benchmarks and Battery Life

The ASUS UL20FT is an all-new update to the popular UL20A. Featuring a high-performance Intel Core i3 processor and impressive battery life, this thin and lightlaptop has a great deal to offer. The team at Notebook Review has an exclusivefirst look at this new 12-inch notebook, and we're excited to show you how this lightweight laptop performs. Read on to find out if the UL20FT deserves a place on your notebook shopping list.

Our review unit of the ASUS UL20FT (UL20FT-A1) comes with the following features:

• 12.1-inch 720p (1366x768) display with LED backlighting
• Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
• Intel Core i3-330UM (1.20GHz)
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD integrated graphics
• 2GB DDR3 RAM 1066MHz
• 320GB 5400RPM hard drive
• 802.11b/g/n wireless and Bluetooth
• 6-cell Li-ion battery (4400mAh, 47Whr)
• Weight: 3.3 lbs
• Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• MSRP: $649.99