Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Sony VAIO Z review (2011)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/sony-vaio-z-review-2011/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/sony-vaio-z-review-2011/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/sony-vaio-z-review-2011/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We see countless laptops come and go through the seasons, but a rare few have built up something of a following. Make no mistake: the Sony VAIO Z, a skinny ultraportable brimming with cutting-edge technology and powerful innards, is that kind of gem. So when it disappeared from Sony's online store earlier this year, more than a few techies took note. After all, the Z is part of a small fraternity of notebooks that combine an impossibly lightweight design with performance worthy of a larger system. People who missed out on the last-gen Z wondered when they'd next get the chance to buy, while some lucky folks out there with thousands to burn started itching for something thinner, something lighter, something... better.

Well, it's here. The 2011 VAIO Z is, indeed, thinner, lighter, and more powerful. It also might not be the Z you were expecting. Whereas the last generation combined it all, cramming in an optical drive and switchable graphics, this year's model leaves much of that at the door -- or, at least, in an external dock that ships with the laptop. This time around, the Z has no optical drive, and packs just an integrated Intel graphics card on board. (Don't worry, it does squeeze in lots of other goodies, including standard-voltage Sandy Bridge processors and expanded solid-state storage.) If you want that Blu-ray burner or the stock AMD Radeon HD 6650M graphics card, you'll have to plug into the Power Media Dock, an external peripheral that uses Intel's Light Peak technology.

That's quite the gamble Sony is taking -- after all, the company is essentially betting that you won't need to do anything too intensive while you're on the go. On the one hand, this inventive design is sure to intrigue the Z's usual early adopter fanbase. But will it satisfy those who always liked the Z because of its no-compromise design? And then there's the issue of that $1,969 starting price, a likely stumbling block for people trying to decide between this and an equally thin, less expensive ultraportable. What's a well-heeled geek to do? Let's find out.

Gallery: Sony VAIO Z review (2011)

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]]> 13.1-inchAMDAMD Radeon HD 6650MAmdRadeonHd6650mCore 2011Core i7Core2011CoreI7expensivelaptoplaptopsluxuryPower Media DockPowerMediaDockpremiumRadeon HD 6650MRadeonHd6650mreviewSonySony VaioSony Vaio ZSony Vaio Z seriesSonyVaioSonyVaioZSonyVaioZSeriesultraportableVaioVaio ZVaio Z seriesVaioZVaioZSeriesvideo Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:30:00 -0400 21|20003566 <![CDATA[Dell Latitude XT3 convertable tablet hits the FCC, sneaks in with Broadcom filing]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/dell-latitude-xt3-convertable-tablet-hits-the-fcc-sneaks-in-wit/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/dell-latitude-xt3-convertable-tablet-hits-the-fcc-sneaks-in-wit/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/dell-latitude-xt3-convertable-tablet-hits-the-fcc-sneaks-in-wit/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Dell Latitude XT3 convertable tablet hits the FCC, sneaks in with Broadcomm filing Well, look what we have here: the Dell Latitude XT3, fresh from the all-seeing eyes of the FCC. It wasn't under federal inspection on its own, mind you, but was merely tagging along with a Broadcom WLAN minicard that dropped in for certification. This notebook / tablet hybrid rocks a dual-core 2.5GHz Core i5-2520, 2GB of RAM, a sunlight-friendly 13-inch matte display, and of course, Broadcom's own 802.11g WLAN card. Pricing and availability? Still no word, but check out our hands-on for a peek at the hybrid-slate's multitouch capabilities.

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]]> Broadcomconvertibleconvertible tabletConvertibleTabletCore 2011Core i5-2520MCore2011CoreI5-2520mDellDell LatitudeDell Latitude XT3DellLatitudeDellLatitudeXt3dual digitizerdual-digitizerDualDigitizerFCClaptopLatitudewlan Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:21:00 -0400 21|19991807 <![CDATA[Gateway updates its ID and NV laptops with USB 3.0, Sandy Bridge and Llano internals]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/07/gateway-updates-its-id-and-nv-laptops-with-usb-3-0-sandy-bridge/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/07/gateway-updates-its-id-and-nv-laptops-with-usb-3-0-sandy-bridge/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/07/gateway-updates-its-id-and-nv-laptops-with-usb-3-0-sandy-bridge/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Acer's had its day (or two) unveiling back-to-school laptops, and now it's its sister brand Gateway's turn. The outfit just announced the 15.6-inch NV series and the 14-inch ID47, both of which include USB 3.0 and a choice of Sandy Bridge processors. (In the case of that entry-level NV, you can also opt for one of AMD's fresh-off-the-line Llano chips.) But the company did more than just give its notebooks a spec bump -- it also tweaked their designs, adding a chiclet keyboard to the NV series, while the metal-clad ID's trackpad is 20 percent larger and no longer glows like a mood ring. The ID47 also has a 14-inch display crammed into a chassis usually paired with 13.3-inch panels, as well as a non-removable battery that promises up to eight hours of juice. (The NV is rated for up to four hours.) And, in an unusual twist, our friends in Canada will get additional choices, including a 15.6-inch version of the ID, as well as select models with NVIDIA Optimus. Both the ID47 and NV55 / NV57 are available now, with the ID starting at $629.99 and $799 Canadian, and the NV fetching $529.99 and $499 Canadian. Check out the various configurations after the break, with lots 'o photos below.

Update: Lots of you are asking about the screen resolution on these guys. It's not in the press release, but the answer is 1366 x 768, across the board.

Gallery: Gateway ID47

Gallery: Gateway NV55 / NV57

Gallery: Gateway ID47 and NV55 / NV57 hands-on

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]]> 14-inch15.6-inchAcerback to schoolback to school laptopsBackToSchoolBackToSchoolLaptopsCanadaCore 2011Core2011Fusion A-SeriesFusionA-seriesGatewayGateway IDGateway ID47Gateway NVGateway NV55Gateway NV57GatewayIdGatewayId47GatewayNvGatewayNv55GatewayNv57ID47Intel Core 2011IntelCore2011laptoplaptopsLlanoNV55NV57NVIDIA OptimusNvidiaOptimusOptimusSandy BridgeSandyBridge Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:00:00 -0400 21|19984697 <![CDATA[HP TouchSmart 610 review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/hp-touchsmart-610-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/hp-touchsmart-610-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/hp-touchsmart-610-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Is it just us or do all-in-ones seem to be having a moment? Over the past two months, we've seen Toshiba make a belated jump into the market, while Lenovo went and added one to its family of Think-branded laptops and desktops. And that's not even counting models by old-timers like Apple, Dell, and MSI. And then there's HP, which has been making touchscreen all-in-ones for three years -- long before they were a thing. The company's had plenty of time to fine-tune its finger-friendly TouchSmart software, and now, its newest model, the TouchSmart 610 ($899 and up), ushers in a fresh design, highlighted by a hinge that allows the display to slide down and lie nearly flat. Although it's been shipping since this spring, it's only been available with Sandy Bridge for about a month now. We took one of these tricked-out beasts into our living room and got reacquainted with the comforts of not-so-mobile computing. At the risk of spoiling everything, we think this should be on your shortlist if you're considering an all-in-one, especially one with a big 'ol touchscreen. Read on to find out why.

Gallery: HP TouchSmart 610

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]]> 21.5-inchall in oneall in one pcall-in-oneall-in-one PCAll-in-onePcAllInOneAllInOnePcCore 2011Core i7Core i7-2600Core2011CoreI7CoreI7-2600desktopdesktopsHPHP TouchSmartHP TouchSmart 610HpTouchsmartHpTouchsmart610reviewSandy BridgeSandyBridgetouchscreentouchscreensTouchSmart Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0400 21|19944762 <![CDATA[Intel adds to ULV processor line with 1.8GHz Core i7 and i5 options, one of them to star in ASUS UX21]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/21/intel-adds-to-ulv-processor-line-with-1-8ghz-core-i7-and-i5-opti/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/21/intel-adds-to-ulv-processor-line-with-1-8ghz-core-i7-and-i5-opti/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/21/intel-adds-to-ulv-processor-line-with-1-8ghz-core-i7-and-i5-opti/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Intel's so-called Ultrabooks may be a little way off into the distance at the moment, but the company isn't making you wait until its Ivy Bridge rollout to get a taste for ultraslim laptops with some real power inside them. A trio of new ultra-low voltage CPUs, each rated with a TDP of just 17W, has been added to the company's catalog, starting with the top-tier Core i7-2677M, whose pair of cores run at 1.8GHz by default but can be sped up to 2.9GHz when duty calls. Then there's the i7-2637M, which looks to only differ in clock speeds (1.7GHz default, 2.8GHz under Turbo Boost), and the i5-2557M that makes do with a 3MB L3 cache (1MB less than its i7 brethren) and a 1.7GHz / 2.7GHz speed range. All three 64-bit, 32nm processors also integrate a GPU (350MHz base clock, maxes out at 1.2GHz) within their walls, which is what makes their ascetic power consumption all the more impressive. OEMs should soon start splicing these new options into their next generation laptops, and while the obvious speculation centers around a MacBook Air refresh, CNET tells us the Core i5-2557M has already found a home in ASUS' upcoming UX21, a (purportedly) sub-$1,000 11.6-inch featherweight contender.

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]]> 17w32nmcore 2011core i5core i5-2557mcore i7core i7-2637mCore i7-2677MCore2011CoreI5CoreI5-2557mCoreI7CoreI7-2637mCoreI7-2677mcpudual coredual-coreDualCoreefficientintellow powerlow voltageLowPowerLowVoltageprocessorsandy bridgeSandyBridgeshippingulv Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:38:00 -0400 21|19972189 <![CDATA[Acer announces Predator G5910 for the UK with up to 8TB of storage, 'combat-machine' design cues]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/17/acer-announces-predator-g5910-for-the-uk-with-up-to-8tb-of-stora/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/17/acer-announces-predator-g5910-for-the-uk-with-up-to-8tb-of-stora/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/17/acer-announces-predator-g5910-for-the-uk-with-up-to-8tb-of-stora/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Acer's been mighty busy the past few days, trotting out laptops, desktops, a media streamer, and a multitouch monitor, to boot. But the company wasn't ready to call it a week just yet -- the outfit also announced the Predator G5910 gaming rig for the UK gaming crowd. As you might gather from its reddish accents and claw-like doors -- a "combat-machine" aesthetic, according to Acer -- this is a power tower. These bad boys pack quad-core, desktop-grade Core i5 and i7 processors, up to 16GB of memory, 10 USB 2.0 ports, a 12-in-1 memory card slot, two swappable hard drive bays, and as much as 8TB of storage spread across four SATA drives. In terms of graphics, the most specific thing Acer is saying is that it's compatible with NVIDIA GeForce and AMD Radeon cards, and that it's NVIDIA 3D Vision-capable. You can also overclock this guy using Intel's own Extreme Tuning Utility, but only if you opt for a K-series CPU. This would mean the machine has a P67 chipset -- which is what retailers in other European countries are listing -- and not the H67 listed in the press release. As final flourishes, Acer threw in a handle on the back, and an angled deck on top to keep your inevitable morass of cables under control. UK shoppers can find it in mid-July starting at £599 VAT. PR after the break.

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]]> AcerAcer Predator G5910AcerPredatorG5910Core 2011Core2011desktopG5910gamingH67IntelIntel Extreme Tuning UtilityIntelExtremeTuningUtilityIXTUNVIDIA 3D VisionNvidia3dVisionPredatortower Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:34:00 -0400 21|19969665 <![CDATA[Acer announces redesigned Aspire TimelineX Series laptops, prices start at $599]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/acer-announces-redesigned-aspire-timelinex-series-laptops-price/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/acer-announces-redesigned-aspire-timelinex-series-laptops-price/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/acer-announces-redesigned-aspire-timelinex-series-laptops-price/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If Acer's current Aspire TimelineX notebooks look a little too dull for your tastes, have a peek at that industrial-looking number in the picture above. The company just redesigned its line of skinny laptops, and refreshed them with Sandy Bridge processors while it was at it. The 13.1-inch 3830T, 14-inch 4830T, and 15.6-inch 5830T all have that two-tone aluminum design (also available in black), along with USB 3.0, a choice of Core i3 and Core i5 CPUs, and Acer's clear.fi software for sharing media among DLNA devices. The 14- and 15.6-inch versions have onboard optical drives and number pads, and, on select models, you can choose a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT520M or GT540M card. However, the screen resolution is going to be 1366 x 768 regardless of which you pick. The 3830T, 4830T, and 5830T are available now, starting at $799, $699, and $599, respectively, and you can find specs for a handful of models after the break.

Gallery: Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830T, 4830T, and 5830T

Gallery: Acer Aspire TimelineX series hands-on

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]]> 13.1-inch14-inch15.6-inch3830T4830T5830TAcerAcer AspireAcer TimelineAcer TimelineXAcerAspireAcerTimelineAcerTimelinexavailable nowAvailableNowclear.fiCore 2011Core2011notebookon sale nowOnSaleNowredesignSandy BridgeSandyBridgethin-and-lightTimelineTimeline X 3830TTimelineXTimelineX 4830TTimelineX 5830TTimelineX3830tTimelinex4830tTimelinex5830t Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:01:00 -0400 21|19958578 <![CDATA[Sony VAIO Z21 Series mentioned on various European sites, isn't actually for sale yet]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/05/sony-vaio-z21-series-mentioned-on-various-european-sites-isnt/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/05/sony-vaio-z21-series-mentioned-on-various-european-sites-isnt/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/05/sony-vaio-z21-series-mentioned-on-various-european-sites-isnt/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Here in the states, Sony's 13-inch VAIO Z series has been missing from the company's online store for months, but in Europe, at least, it lives on -- a quartet of Z21 series laptops have surfaced on various e-tailers as the possible successor to last year's Z11. So far, we're seeing a pair of configurations with a Core i5-2410M processor and 128GB of solid-state storage and two more with a Core i7-2620M CPU and 256GB in storage. Judging by this sample, at least, 1600 x 900 resolution is standard, as is a backlit keyboard, 3G SIM card slot, fingerprint reader, 3D output, and an HD webcam with Sony's Exmor imaging technology. Alas, the available specs suggest Thunderbolt's a no-show, though rumor has it Sony's implementation of Intel's Light Peak technology will use USB connectors, of which this has three. Here's to wishful thinking, right?

The peculiar thing is, you can't actually buy it yet. F2F lists staggering prices ranging from €1,809 ($2,642) to €2,839 ($4,146), though it's not, in fact, available. Meanwhile, search results turn up mentions on staticICE UK and Belgium's Execute, but they've been scrubbed from the actual pages. So, it looks like it's up to Sony to announce this already -- and dish up some pictures while it's at it.

[Thanks, Ihor]

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]]> 13-inchCore 2011Core2011ExmorleakleaksnotebooknotebooksrefreshSandy BridgeSandyBridgeSonySony VAIOSony VAIO Z seriesSonyVaioSonyVaioZSeriesunannouncedVAIOVaio ZVaio Z11Vaio Z21VaioZVaioZ11VaioZ21VPC-Z21L9EVPC-Z21M9EVPC-Z21V9EVPC-Z21X9EZ11Z21 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:14:00 -0400 21|19958560 <![CDATA[ASUS outs UX21 ultrathin laptop with up to Core i7 CPUs (video hands-on!)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/asus-outs-ux21-ultrathin-laptop-with-up-to-core-i7-cpu-video-ha/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/asus-outs-ux21-ultrathin-laptop-with-up-to-core-i7-cpu-video-ha/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/asus-outs-ux21-ultrathin-laptop-with-up-to-core-i7-cpu-video-ha/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The thickest part of this new laptop is 17mm, its entire body is built from an aluminum alloy (weighs 1.1kg / 2.4lb), and the CPUs can be specced as high as Core i7. Anything else you need to know before drooling all over yourself? How about a two-second resume from sleep, thanks to ASUS' proprietary software, a SATA III SSD, USB 3.0 connectivity, and the ability to hibernate for up to one week? The trackpad is made out of glass, while the keyboard keys are all metal. ASUS projects the launch of its shiny new UX21 in September, and you can see more of it in the gallery below or video after the break.

Gallery: ASUS UX21 hands-on


Gallery: ASUS UX Series ultraportable notebooks

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]]> aluminumasusbreaking newscomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011core 2011core i7Core2011CoreI7hands-onlaptopmetalsandy bridgeSandyBridgeslimthinultrathinux21video Mon, 30 May 2011 03:59:00 -0400 21|19953256 <![CDATA[Dell's XPS 15z goes on sale in the US, shiny aluminum is yours from $999]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/dells-xps-15z-goes-on-sale-in-the-us-shiny-aluminum-is-yours-f/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/dells-xps-15z-goes-on-sale-in-the-us-shiny-aluminum-is-yours-f/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/dells-xps-15z-goes-on-sale-in-the-us-shiny-aluminum-is-yours-f/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The Dell XPS 15z may not be the gamechanger we'd hoped for, but it's one heck of a Windows PC, and today the aluminum and magnesium alloy machine is on sale in the United States starting at $999. You'll find a total of five different configs available online, with the base model providing a 2.3GHz Core i5-2410M processor, 6GB of DDR3 RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT525M graphics with 1GB of dedicated video memory, a 500GB 7200RPM hard drive and a slot-loading DVD burner, plus loads of connectivity inside and out -- including dual-band 802.11a/g/n and a pair of USB 3.0 ports. (Whew.) $1,500 ups the ante to a 2.7GHz Core i7 rig with 8GB of RAM, 2GB of VRAM and 750GB of rotating storage, not to mention a nice bright 1080p display. Strangely, there's no solid state option on tap, but you can nab that 300-nit, 1920 x 1080 LCD screen for an additional Benjamin no matter which config you choose. Find all your options at our source link, and while you're at it, why not read our full review?

Update: Aaron wrote in to let us know it's available in the UK too -- starting at £899.

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]]> 15zCore 2011Core i5-2410mCore i7-2620mCore2011CoreI5-2410mCoreI7-2620mdebutDellDell XPS 15zDellXps15zGeForce GT525mGeforceGt525mGT 525mGT525mlaptoplaptopslaunchnotebooknotebooksNVIDIA OptimusNvidiaOptimuson saleon sale nowOnSaleOnSaleNowUSB 3.0Usb3.0XPSXPS 15zXps15z Tue, 24 May 2011 17:32:00 -0400 21|19949083 <![CDATA[Dell XPS 15z review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/dell-xps-15z-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/dell-xps-15z-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/dell-xps-15z-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments For years, Dell's been teasing supermodel-thin laptops, each one flawed out of the gate: too pricey, too underpowered, and with underwhelming battery life. This time, Dell told us we'd get something different: a laptop without compromise. Recently, Round Rock killed off the Adamo and nixed the XPS 14, and then rumors started to spin -- a spiritual successor would be the slimmest 15.6-inch notebook we'd ever seen, be crafted from "special materials" and yet cost less than $1,000. Dell even stated that it would have an "innovative new form factor" of some sort.

The company neglected to mention it would look like a MacBook Pro.

This is the Dell XPS 15z, and we're sorry to say it's not a thin-and-light -- it's actually a few hairs thicker than a 15-inch MacBook Pro, wider, and at 5.54 pounds, it weighs practically the same. It is, however, constructed of aluminum and magnesium alloy and carries some pretty peppy silicon inside, and the base model really does ring up at $999. That's a pretty low price to garner comparisons to Apple's flagship, and yet here we are. Has Dell set a new bar for the notebook PC market? Find out after the break.

Gallery: Dell XPS 15z unboxing and hands-on

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]]> 1080pAppleCore 2011Core i7-2620mCore2011CoreI7-2620mDellDell XPS 15zDellXps15zGeForce GT525GeForce GT525mGeforceGt525GeforceGt525mGT 525mGT525mlaptoplaptopsMacBookMacBook ProMacbookPronotebooknotebooksNVIDIANVIDIA OptimusNvidiaOptimusOptimusreviewreviewsvideoXPSXPS 15zXps15z Mon, 23 May 2011 21:09:00 -0400 21|19945580 <![CDATA[Dell XPS 15z available in Australia and Asia, fits Sandy Bridge in under an inch of thickness]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/dell-xps-15z-available-in-australia-and-asia-fits-sandy-bridge/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/dell-xps-15z-available-in-australia-and-asia-fits-sandy-bridge/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/dell-xps-15z-available-in-australia-and-asia-fits-sandy-bridge/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The XPS 15z, true to Michael Dell's word, is now with us. Provided "now" is May the 24th in whatever part of the world you happen to live in. Laptop shoppers in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan -- a group of nations already enjoying the glories of Tuesday -- can now buy the 0.97 inches-thick 15z for prices starting at just under A$1,400. That buys you a Core i5-2410M from Intel (2.3GHz default speed, 2.9GHz with Turbo Boost), a generous 6GB of DDR3 RAM, backlit keyboard, GeForce GT 525M graphics with 2GB of dedicated memory, a 750GB hard drive, and a 64WHr battery. The screen spans 15.6 inches diagonally and offers 1920 x 1080 resolution. Stepping up to A$1,700 gets you a Core i7-2620M (2.7GHz default, 3.4GHz TB) and 8GB of RAM. Juicy specs, we must admit. Now when's midnight coming?

[Thanks, John]

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]]> 1080p15-inch15.6-inch15zaustraliaavailabilityavailableconfirmedcore 2011core i5Core i5-2410Mcore i7core i7-2620MCore2011CoreI5CoreI5-2410mCoreI7CoreI7-2620mdelldell xps 15zDellXps15zearlyfull hdFullHdhong kongHongKonglaptopmalaysiaofficialon saleOnSalepricepricingsandy bridgeSandyBridgewindows 7Windows7xps Mon, 23 May 2011 18:51:00 -0400 21|19948058 <![CDATA[HP's Pavilion dv6t and dv7t available with 1080p screens, people who bought three months ago sigh]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/hps-pavilion-dv6t-and-dv7t-available-with-1080p-screens-people/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/hps-pavilion-dv6t-and-dv7t-available-with-1080p-screens-people/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/hps-pavilion-dv6t-and-dv7t-available-with-1080p-screens-people/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments When HP's Pavilion Quad Edition dv6t and dv7t went on sale three months ago, we couldn't think of too many detractors, but we did take issue with the fact that these 15.6- and 17.3-inch screens maxed out at 1600 x 900 resolution. If you fall into that camp, well, the Powers That Be over at HP heard you -- both machines are now available with 1080p displays, for an extra $150. As before, both come standard with 2GHz quad-core Core i7 processors, AMD Radeon HD 6490M graphics with 1GB of video memory, 4GB of RAM, and 640GB hard drives. HP is also offering free upgrades to 6GB RAM and 750GB hard drive space, though no promises on how long that'll last. Before you get too excited, though, 1080p displays are only an option on these so-called Quad Edition models and the dv6t Select Edition -- meaning, you can't opt for a lower-end dv6 or dv7t and expect to upgrade it. Confusing naming conventions aside, if you're tempted, we suggest you avail yourself of some sweet coupons at the source links.

[Thanks, Sourabh]

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]]> 1080p1920 x 10801920X1080Core 2011Core i7Core2011CoreI7dv6tdv7tHPHP PavilionHP Pavilion dv6tHP Pavilion dv7tHpPavilionHpPavilionDv6tHpPavilionDv7tlogicbuynow availableNowAvailableon sale nowOnSaleNowquad-core Wed, 18 May 2011 20:33:00 -0400 21|19944172 <![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad X1 review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments For weeks now, Lenovo aficionados have been salivating. Thanks to a series of leaks, more than a few of you have been awaiting the ThinkPad X1, the skinny, girlfriend-proof follow-up to the company's vaunted X series. One problem: it didn't officially exist. Well, the jig is up, and the X1 is at last a real, whirring product, on sale tomorrow with a starting price of $1,349. As expected, it marries that iconic red nub and rock-solid construction with some flourishes you haven't yet seen on a ThinkPad, including a 13.3-inch Gorilla Glass display, integrated, fast-charging battery, and a buttonless trackpad. And, as you may have gathered from those leaked shots, it's the slimmest ThinkPad yet, measuring just 16.5mm (0.65 inches) at its thinnest point.

Throw in Intel Core 2011 processor options and you'll see Lenovo has made one lofty promise: a svelte system that performs like a heavyweight and whose design is modern, but not too much of a departure from the classic ThinkPad uniform. So how close does the X1 come to living up to these towering claims? Let's find out.

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 review

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]]> 13.3-inchbusiness laptopbusiness laptopsBusinessLaptopBusinessLaptopsCore 2011Core i5Core2011CoreI5IntelLenovoLenovo ThinkPad X1LenovoThinkpadX1nubreviewSandy BridgeSandyBridgeThinkPadThinkPad X1ThinkpadX1thinkvantagevideoX1 Mon, 16 May 2011 17:01:00 -0400 21|19939721 <![CDATA[Lenovo adds ThinkPad X1 to laptop comparison guide, outs IPS screen, USB 3.0, and optional SSD]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/lenovo-adds-thinkpad-x1-to-laptop-comparison-guide-outs-ips-scr/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/lenovo-adds-thinkpad-x1-to-laptop-comparison-guide-outs-ips-scr/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/lenovo-adds-thinkpad-x1-to-laptop-comparison-guide-outs-ips-scr/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you've somehow not heard of the ThinkPad X1 yet, you join us at a good time. The well leaked laptop has shown up at an X Series comparison site, put together by Lenovo itself, where yet more specs have been made known. The 13.3-inch display is dubbed a SuperBright HD inifinity panel, which to you and us simply means it's built using IPS technology. There's also an integrated fingerprint reader, a buttonless touchpad, USB 3.0 connectivity, and a promised 10-hour battery life with a slice battery. Weighing in at 1.36kg (3lbs) and measuring about 16mm (0.625 inches) in thickness, it's described as Lenovo's thinnest ThinkPad yet. Last time we heard, we were told to expect it on May 17th, guess those webmasters are getting the show started a little early. One more glamor shot of the X1 can be found after the break.

[Thanks, Jesse]

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]]> 13-inch13.3-inchcomparisoncore 2011Core2011fingerprint readerFingerprintReaderguideipsleaklenovolenovo thinkpad x1LenovoThinkpadX1multitouchofficialprematurerapidchargesandy bridgeSandyBridgessdthin and lightThinAndLightthinkpadthinkpad x1ThinkpadX1ultraportableusb 3.0Usb3.0windows 7Windows7x seriesx1XSeries Mon, 16 May 2011 02:55:00 -0400 21|19941147 <![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad X1 coming May 17th, with Gorilla Glass screen and spill-proof keyboard (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-coming-may-17th-with-gorilla-glass-screen-an/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-coming-may-17th-with-gorilla-glass-screen-an/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-coming-may-17th-with-gorilla-glass-screen-an/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Man, Lenovo isn't even trying to keep the ThinkPad X1 under wraps anymore. The slinky new MacBook Air competitor has just slipped out in a video commercial on the company's own YouTube channel, where it shows off a keyboard that's both backlit and spill-resistant, and a Gorilla Glass screen that is apparently girlfriend-proof. See the video after the break and circle May 17th as your acquisition date if you're after one -- that's when Lenovo promises the X1 will be arriving.

[Thanks, Jon]

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]]> 13-inchadadvertadvertisingcommercialcore 2011Core2011dategorilla glassGorillaGlasslaptoplaunchleaklenovolenovo thinkpad x1LenovoThinkpadX1releaseruggedsandy bridgeSandyBridgespill-proofthin and lightThinAndLightthinkpadthinkpad x1ThinkpadX1ultraportablevideowater-resistantwaterproofwindows 7Windows7x1 Wed, 11 May 2011 10:08:00 -0400 21|19937529 <![CDATA[Panasonic launches semi-rugged Toughbook CF-53, with optional LTE and CircuLumin touchscreen (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/panasonic-launches-semi-rugged-toughbook-cf-53-with-optional-lt/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/panasonic-launches-semi-rugged-toughbook-cf-53-with-optional-lt/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/panasonic-launches-semi-rugged-toughbook-cf-53-with-optional-lt/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Panasonic's been slimming down the ToughBook lineup as of late, but today it goes state-of-the-art -- today, the company's finely replacing the venerable Toughbook 52 with a 14-inch machine sporting Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors, a larger touchpad, and a USB 3.0 port. The Toughbook 53 is also smaller, lighter at 5.6 pounds, and doesn't sacrifice the company's reputation for taking a licking and ticking right through -- it passes eight MIL-STD-810G tests for durability, comes with the same shock-resistant removable hard drive cartridge and spill-resistant keyboard, and is priced at a (relatively) reasonable $1,599 for the Core i3 model with 2GB of RAM and a battery rated for six hours. You'll see that one appear in August of this year.

It's the optional extras that really make this new Toughbook, though, as the $1,899 version will include a 2.5GHz Core i5-2520M processor, 4GB of RAM, 7200RPM hard drive and a 10-hour Li-ion cell when it arrives in June, and in July your $2449 can add a backlit keyboard and a Panasonic CircuLumin polarized anti-glare touchscreen which can vary the brightness up to 800 nits for outdoor use. We didn't ask how much the optional car dock costs, but there's one of those too, and Panasonic will also be offering LTE modems for both Verizon and AT&T later this summer for on-the-go communication. You won't be chaining this one to a snowmobile, but the rig sounds pretty versatile -- all it'd need is a discrete GPU and a high-res screen to lure us away from our consumer-grade clamshells. Find a video walkthrough and PR after the break.

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]]> 14-inch4GCF-53CircuLuminCore 2011Core i5-2520MCore2011CoreI5-2520mLTEMIL-STD-810GPanasonicruggedSandy BridgeSandyBridgesemi-ruggedstylustouchscreenToughbookToughbook 53Toughbook53video Tue, 10 May 2011 09:00:00 -0400 21|19934874 <![CDATA[HP unveils the Pavilion dv4, Envy 14 with Sandy Bridge, and a redesigned Mini 210]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/09/hp-unveils-the-pavilion-dv4-envy-14-with-sandy-bridge-and-a-re/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/09/hp-unveils-the-pavilion-dv4-envy-14-with-sandy-bridge-and-a-re/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/09/hp-unveils-the-pavilion-dv4-envy-14-with-sandy-bridge-and-a-re/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments With a Sandy Bridge refresh, a new 14-inch mainstream laptop, and a redesigned netbook, HP's latest crop of consumer systems offers a little something for everyone. First up, there's the 14-inch Pavilion dv4 (not to be confused with the metal-clad dm4), which bears the same Imprint finish and CoolSense technology as its siblings and ushers in a striking cobalt blue color option, as you can see in the photo above. Look for it on May 18 with a starting price of $600.

Then there's the revamped Mini 210, which swaps last year's not-too-glossy plastic lid for candy-colored lids, and adds a seamless touchpad, edge-to-edge 10.1-inch display, and a flush six-cell battery promising up to 8.8 hours of battery life -- an upgrade over last year's standard four-cell. Spec-wise, nothing has changed from the current 210, except for the addition of Beats Audio, something you'll find across HP's notebook lineup. It'll be available on June 15 and cost $300 for the charcoal version -- alas, you'll have to pony up $330 for one of the punchier colors. For now, be sure to check out our video hands-on.

Lastly, HP did the predictable and refreshed the high-end Envy 14 with Sandy Bridge CPU options and USB 3.0. It also promises an improved touch experience -- something we bemoaned in our review last year -- with a trackpad that uses optical sensors to analyze your multitouch gestures. That will go on sale June 15 for $1,000 and up.

Gallery: HP Pavilion dv4

Gallery: HP Mini 210

Gallery: HP Envy 14

Gallery: HP Pavilion dv4 hands-on!

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]]> 210beatsbeats audioBeatsAudiocoolsensecore 2011Core2011dv4envyEnvy 14Envy14featuredfeatureshands-onHP dv4HP Envy 14HP MiniHP Mini 210HP PavilionHP Pavilion dv4HpDv4HpEnvy14HpMiniHpMini210HpPavilionHpPavilionDv4Intelmini 210Mini210netbooknetbooksnotebooknotebooksredesignrefreshrefreshesSandy BridgeSandyBridge Mon, 09 May 2011 00:01:00 -0400 21|19934199 <![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad X1 priced at £1,293 by Amazon, shipping May 20th]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/07/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-priced-at-1-292-52-by-amazon-shipping-may-2/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/07/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-priced-at-1-292-52-by-amazon-shipping-may-2/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/07/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-priced-at-1-292-52-by-amazon-shipping-may-2/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The leaks should've already told you most of everything you need to know about the Lenovo ThinkPad X1, but here's some affirmation of perhaps the most relevant bit of info, the release date. Amazon has listed the ultraslim 13.3-inch laptop for pre-order, giving it the extremely specific price of £1,292.52 ($2,120) and a shipping date of May 20th. That's a heftier price tag than you'll find on Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air, however Lenovo will provide you with the latest generation of Intel processor -- in the shape of the 2.5GHz Core i5-2520M -- 4GB of RAM, 320GB of HDD storage, a backlit keyboard, and a promised eight hours of battery life. You don't need us to tell you that there hasn't yet been a laptop that's combined the thinness, processing power and battery endurance on offer from the X1. We'll be keen to check these mighty specs out for ourselves when it launches, but if you're already convinced, hit up the source link to get your pre-order in.

[Thanks, Raj]

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]]> 13-inchamazonamazon ukAmazonUkcore 2011core i5core i5-2520mCore2011CoreI5CoreI5-2520mdateleaklenovolenovo thinkpad x1LenovoThinkpadX1pre-orderprematuresandy bridgeSandyBridgethin and lightThinAndLightthinkpadthinkpad x1ThinkpadX1ukultraportableultrathinunited kingdomUnitedKingdomwindows 7Windows7x1 Sat, 07 May 2011 06:57:00 -0400 21|19934400 <![CDATA[Dell's ultra-thin laptop will have a 15.6-inch screen, tread lightly on your wallet?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/04/dells-ultra-thin-laptop-will-have-a-15-6-inch-screen-tread-lig/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/04/dells-ultra-thin-laptop-will-have-a-15-6-inch-screen-tread-lig/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/04/dells-ultra-thin-laptop-will-have-a-15-6-inch-screen-tread-lig/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments This is Dell's Vostro V13. It looks like a dream, and it's cheap -- but there's not much raw muscle here, and no battery life to speak of. No, this descendent of Dell's iconic Adamo didn't prove a suitable MacBook Air rival, but we know one that might -- Dell's oft-teased, never-seen thin-and-light. Now, CNET's anonymous sources have come forward with news that Dell will introduce the thinnest 15.6-inch laptop we've ever seen, and with Intel's latest Core i5 and Core i7 Sandy Bridge processors inside. Those sources also report that the laptop will be made of special materials, and yet won't be "a one-time product" like the Adamo -- it will allegedly be a consumer product with a sub-$1,000 price. It's a juicy rumor, but we're inclined to believe it's true. Why? Dell's in-house blogger Lionel Menchaca confirms that Dell's working on just such a 15.6-incher, and says there are "more models to come."

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]]> 15.6-inchCore 2011Core2011cougar pointCougarPointDelllaptopnotebookrumorrumorssandy bridgeSandyBridgeslimthinultra-slimultra-thin Wed, 04 May 2011 00:48:00 -0400 21|19931111 <![CDATA[Apple iMac refresh official: Thunderbolt and next gen quad-core processors]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/apple-imac-refresh-official/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/apple-imac-refresh-official/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/apple-imac-refresh-official/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The last time Apple updated its iMac line we were treated to Intel Core 2010 processors. So it's no surprise -- really, no surprise at all -- to see Apple refreshing the lineup today. Prices start at $1,199 (as usual) for the 21.5-inch (1,920 x 1,080 pixel IPS panel) model with new 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor and 512MB of AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics. Prices soon jump to $1,999 for a 27-inch (2,560 x 1,440 IPS) model with 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 CPU and 1GB of AMD Radeon HD 6970M graphics, or optional 3.4GHz quad-core Core i7 proc and 2GB of HD 6970M graphics if you so desire. We're talking Intel Sandy Bridge, of course, but Apple never goes into specifics. New owners will also be treated to a Thunderbolt jack (one on the 21.5-inch model and two on the 27-incher) and FaceTime HD camera with 24 hours shipping. Yeah, it looks the same, but it's the insides that count.

Gallery: Apple iMac with Thunderbolt

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]]> 2011 imac2011Imacapplecore 2011core i5core i7Core2011CoreI5CoreI7facetime hdFacetimeHdimacimac 2011imac refreshimac spring 2011Imac2011ImacRefreshImacSpring2011quad-corerefreshsandy bridgeSandyBridgethunderbolt Tue, 03 May 2011 08:30:00 -0400 21|19930203 <![CDATA[LG P430 and P530 Blade laptops bedazzle with slim bezels, aluminum bodies, and Core i7]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/lgs-p430-and-p530-blade-laptops-set-out-to-conquer-the-world-wi/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/lgs-p430-and-p530-blade-laptops-set-out-to-conquer-the-world-wi/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/lgs-p430-and-p530-blade-laptops-set-out-to-conquer-the-world-wi/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We heard of a bezel-hating LG Shuriken display sneaking its way onto Acer laptops recently, but the Korean company has wisely opted to debut that cutting-edge technology in its own portable computers first. The 14-inch P430 and 15.6-inch P530 mark the start of LG's new Blade series of laptops, which are the result of some obsessive slimming work at the LG labs -- display thickness is 4.5mm and 4.7mm, respectively, while the bezel on the 14-inch model is so narrow as to fit its screen within the dimensions of a traditional 13.3-inch laptop. Weight, at 1.94kg on the P430 and 2.2kg on P530, is also said to be on par with machines offering significantly smaller screens, but that's not at the sacrifice of construction materials as brushed aluminum is used to strengthen LG's new slimsters. A Core i7 CPU and GeForce GT520M GPU will provide the internal firepower, though the rest of the hardware specs are as yet unannounced. The P430 will launch in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and South America at the end of May, to be followed by the P530 in June. Full PR after the break.

Update: LG has now listed the full specs sheets on its Newsroom website.

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]]> 14-inch15-inch15.6-inchaluminumbladebrushed aluminumBrushedAluminumcore 2011core i7Core2011CoreI7geforcegeforce gt520mGeforceGt520mgt520mlaptoplaptopslgnvidiap430p530sandy bridgeSandyBridgeshurikenslimthinthin and lightThinAndLightultrathinwindows 7Windows7 Tue, 03 May 2011 00:58:00 -0400 21|19930046 <![CDATA[Dell's 17-inch Precision M6600 workstation laptop goes on sale early in the UK (update: US too)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/dells-17-inch-precision-m6600-workstation-laptop-goes-on-sale-e/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/dells-17-inch-precision-m6600-workstation-laptop-goes-on-sale-e/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/dells-17-inch-precision-m6600-workstation-laptop-goes-on-sale-e/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We were promised we'd get Dell's latest Precision powerhouses on May 10th, and that may still be the case for the US, but the company's UK outlet is ready to let you customize and buy an M6600 today. The 17.3-inch laptop offers options for a multitouch display with stylus functionality, a 2.5GHz quad-core Core i7-2920XM CPU, 16GB of DDR3 RAM, up to half a terabyte (2x 256GB) in solid state storage, and NVIDIA Quadro 4000M graphics. Prices start at £1,549 ($2,590) excluding VAT and shipping, though the spec we've listed above would set you back a neat £4,714 ($7,880). Still, a pretty sweet rig if you can afford it.

[Thanks, Stephen]

Update: The Precision M6600 is now also on sale in the States, and it's been joined by its buddy, the M4600! [Thanks, RajG]

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]]> 17-inch2.5ghzaluminumavailabilityavailablecore 2011core i7core i7-2920xmCore2011CoreI7CoreI7-2920xmdelldell precisiondell precision m6600DellPrecisionDellPrecisionM6600desktop replacementDesktopReplacementfull hdFullHdlaptopm6600magnesium alloyMagnesiumAlloyon saleOnSaleprecisionsandy bridgeSandyBridgeukwindows 7Windows7workstation Mon, 02 May 2011 09:58:00 -0400 21|19929280 <![CDATA[Acer Aspire Z5763 all-in-one comes with 3D screen, promises Kinect-like gesture control over movies]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/acer-aspire-z5763-all-in-one-comes-with-3d-screen-promises-kine/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/acer-aspire-z5763-all-in-one-comes-with-3d-screen-promises-kine/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/acer-aspire-z5763-all-in-one-comes-with-3d-screen-promises-kine/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sure, it may look just like any of Acer's other all-in-one desktops, but this one's got a few tricks up its sleeves -- the Acer Aspire Z5763 spits out stereoscopic 3D images to a set of NVIDIA 3D Vision specs, and uses its 2 megapixel webcam for a Kinect-like gesture recognition system that Acer's calling "AirControl." As you'll probably know if you've recently spent any time considering a 3D-ready computer, that means it's got a 23-inch, 120Hz LCD screen that displays content at 1080p, and here you'll find it accompanied by Intel's latest Sandy Bridge processors, NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 or 435M graphics, a Blu-ray drive, up to 2TB of storage and 16GB of DDR3 memory, as well as built-in stereo speakers with several flavors of virtual surround sound, an optional TV tuner and loads of connectivity. What you won't find is any pricing or availability for the USA, but if you're living in merry old England you can pick up the rig next month for £999 (about $1,650).

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]]> 3DAcerAcer AspireAcerAspireAirControlAspire Z5763AspireZ5763Core 2011Core2011GeForce GT 435MGeForce GT 440GeforceGt435mGeforceGt440GT 435mGT 440Gt435mGt440NVIDIA 3D VisionNvidia3dVisionSandy BridgeSandyBridgestereoscopicstereoscopic 3DStereoscopic3dvideoZ5763 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:04:00 -0400 21|19925749 <![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad X1 shows up online, looks freakishly thin]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/23/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-shows-up-online-looks-freakishly-thin/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/23/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-shows-up-online-looks-freakishly-thin/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/23/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-shows-up-online-looks-freakishly-thin/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments ThinkPad aficionados mourning the loss of the X300 series of ultraportable laptops might have something mighty fine to look forward to in the near future. A ThinkPad X1 has shown up at Swiss e-tailer Tell IT systems and other online locations, replete with a 2.5GHz Core i5-2520M CPU, a 160GB SSD, a 13.3-inch Gorilla Glass screen, and as you can see above, a profile thin enough to rival the likes of the Samsung Series 9 and Apple MacBook Air. The X1 is said to be 21.5mm thick, so it doesn't quite match those crazy cats, but -- provided we're not looking at an extremely elaborate hoax here -- it'll still be the thinnest ThinkPad by far when it launches. One 8GB stick of RAM, an SDXC card reader, and a 1366 x 768 resolution fill out the list of salient specs, while a price of 2,585 CHF ($2,920) sits alongside a promised delivery date of May 20th on Tell IT's website. You'll find a couple more images of Lenovo's purported new bread slicer after the break.

[Thanks, Ivan]

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]]> 13-inch13.3-inchcore 2011core i5core i5-2520mCore2011CoreI5CoreI5-2520mlaptopleaklenovolenovo thinkpad x1LenovoThinkpadX1rumorspeculationthin and lightThinAndLightthinkpadthinkpad x1ThinkpadX1ultraportableultrathinwindows 7Windows7x1 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:53:00 -0400 21|19921838