Malaysia Laptop, Notebook and Netbook Resources and Review » News http://www.edubase.com.my Malaysia Laptop, Notebook and Netbook Resources with News, Review, Tips and Updates. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:19:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc http://www.edubase.com.my http://www.edubase.com.my/wp-content/plugins/maxblogpress-favicon/icons/favicon-47.icoMalaysia Laptop, Notebook and Netbook Resources and Review Frameless Screen Technology From Acerhttp://www.edubase.com.my/frameless-screen-technology-from-acer http://www.edubase.com.my/frameless-screen-technology-from-acer#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:28:54 +0000 Edubase http://www.edubase.com.my/?p=3435 Words have it that is planning to launch a new ultra-thin that will feature a frameless design.


Frameless Screen Technology From Acer

Would it be thinner than this?



The new ultra-thin laptop from will come with a and use the back of the panel’s as the cover.  According to sources from players, is expected to adopt Corning’s reinforced and simply print color on its back to allow the substrate to function like a cover for a frameless design.

The design will help reduce the thickness of the ultra-thin and can also reduce . will also adopt a to allow the to be even thinner, the sources noted.

is expected to release the new ultra-thin laptop with the frameless design and in the second half of 2010.

Incoming search terms for the article:

You might also be interested in Articles below:

]]> http://www.edubase.com.my/frameless-screen-technology-from-acer/feed 0 HTC Will Release Netbooks?http://www.edubase.com.my/htc-will-release-netbooks http://www.edubase.com.my/htc-will-release-netbooks#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:50:38 +0000 Edubase http://www.edubase.com.my/?p=3405 In a recent Mobile in , CEO said that has been actively designing Tablets and Netbooks.

HTC Will Release Netbooks

Unfortunately Chou also stress that although are studying and designing Tablets and Netbooks, they won’t be releasing it to the market soon. He was quoted saying;

“We will design, we will study, we will research, but that doesn’t mean we will do it.”

Chou stressed that if they are going to join the foray, they will do it with a partner.

I think this is a great for all of us as having as one of the contender in the and will surely put some competition on the active and big player. As are well known for their innovation and creativity, they are sure to bring some improvement in the boring market.


Incoming search terms for the article:

You might also be interested in Articles below:

]]> http://www.edubase.com.my/htc-will-release-netbooks/feed 0 Asus Unveiled The New N-Serieshttp://www.edubase.com.my/asus-unveiled-the-new-n-series http://www.edubase.com.my/asus-unveiled-the-new-n-series#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:22:16 +0000 Edubase http://www.edubase.com.my/?p=3388 have unveiled their latest laptop range. The new series are called . New models in the stable are named the , and N73 by .

Asus Unveiled New N-Series

Asus N-Series

Each laptop in the comes with USB 3.0, an as well as (B&O) audio. Each of the N- is capable of full HD on the video side as well as 3D playback. The side of things increases making the laptop a full .

The standard amount of RAM on the is 4GB. The maximum amount of RAM supported on the is not available. I assumed it should be from 8GB to 16GB maximum RAM supported by the . It is unknown exactly what processors are to be found in the laptops. Maybe it will be Core i5’s or Core i7’s depending on the model.

Screen size is also unknown at the moment although from the pictures we have seen they look to be fairly large (hence the entertainment side of things).

Pricing and availability is also unknown at this point. Hopefully will unveil the full official specification soon.

Incoming search terms for the article:

You might also be interested in Articles below:

]]> http://www.edubase.com.my/asus-unveiled-the-new-n-series/feed 1 Malaysian, Test Drive Microsoft Office 2010 For Free and Win Cool Gifts!http://www.edubase.com.my/malaysian-test-drive-microsoft-office-2010-for-free-and-win-cool-gifts http://www.edubase.com.my/malaysian-test-drive-microsoft-office-2010-for-free-and-win-cool-gifts#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:49:15 +0000 Edubase http://www.edubase.com.my/?p=3381 I know it might  late for me to post this, but Malaysian, you stand a chance to win a cool gift every week by trying and evaluating the 2010!

Free Microsoft Office 2010

Download the 2010 from Microsoft Office and stand a chance to win an exciting gift every week.

is offering Malaysia a tryout of the 2010 at Microsoft Office Malaysia’s website located at http://www.office2010.com.my . To stand a chance of winning a free gift, all you need to do is download and evaluate the 2010 (beta release) and give a feedback and on the application.

If your feedback or is chosen as the best , the is yours to keep.

This is kind of an extreme promotional method by Microsoft for their 2010. But I think it will work very well, since us Malaysian to get our hand on a and .

Incoming search terms for the article:

You might also be interested in Articles below:

  • No related Articles.
]]> http://www.edubase.com.my/malaysian-test-drive-microsoft-office-2010-for-free-and-win-cool-gifts/feed 0 Intel Will Release Intel Atom N470http://www.edubase.com.my/intel-will-release-intel-atom-n470 http://www.edubase.com.my/intel-will-release-intel-atom-n470#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:51:26 +0000 Edubase http://www.edubase.com.my/?p=3366 A source familiar with Intel’s plans said Intel will officially release the latest processor on Monday, which should bring faster performance and longer to netbooks.

Intel Atom N470

chips go into small, low-cost laptops called netbooks that are designed to surf the Web and run . The will run at a speed of 1.83GHz, making it Intel’s fastest chip for netbooks to date. The new processor is based on a new second-generation that Intel released in December.

Intel at the time announced the first chip belonging to the architecture, the N450 processor, which runs at a speed of 1.66GHz. The processor can be found in netbooks priced between US$299 (RM1000) and $499 (RM1699). Systems based on could start shipping as early as next week, the source said. Some PC makers displayed netbooks with the processor at the earlier this year in Las Vegas, but no systems have officially shipped yet.

Intel officials declined to comment on the product. The architecture integrates a graphics processor and memory controller inside the chip, which allows for faster system and graphics performance than its . Intel has claimed that the integrated graphics processor could smoothly play back 720p high-definition video.

The new chips are also more power-efficient, which could extend the in some netbooks. Some netbooks have shown of more than 10 hours. The integration also makes the chip smaller, which allows PC makers to build smaller and lighter netbooks. Intel also offers the and processors for low-cost desktops.

More improvements for netbooks are on tap, including a graphics boost in early March when launches the . The platform couples an processor with an graphics processor to bring full high-definition video to netbooks. has already announced a , the 532G, with the platform.

Incoming search terms for the article:

You might also be interested in Articles below:

]]> http://www.edubase.com.my/intel-will-release-intel-atom-n470/feed 0 Acer Aspire One with Android and Windows 7http://www.edubase.com.my/acer-aspire-one-with-android-and-windows-7 http://www.edubase.com.my/acer-aspire-one-with-android-and-windows-7#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:45:29 +0000 Edubase http://www.edubase.com.my/?p=3283 has introduced an dual boot with Microsoft and Google Android OS at the recent Mobile 2010 (MWC 2010) in , Spain.

Acer Aspire One Dual Boot

Dual Boot at MCW 2010

The Dual Boot is pre-installed with Microsoft and Google Android which enable its user the best of both Operating System. The new can switch Operating System between and Android without rebooting. According to , booting up the to Google Android will take only 18 seconds and shutting down take no more than 3 seconds.

The dual specifications was not unveiled by ’s official at the MCW 2010. Instead they focused on explaining the benefits of switching between two Operating System.

They were quoted saying;

The dual-boot brings along a true revolution as it gives the best of two worlds. It offers the immediacy, the ultra fast connectivity and speed of Android for instant access to web browsing, emails and social interaction together [with] the full and reliable productivity of the Windows environment, simply by clicking to switch OS.

Even the pricing and availability are not mention. Whether other manufacturer will follow in ’s footstep in offering a dual boot still remain unknown.


Incoming search terms for the article:

You might also be interested in Articles below:

]]> http://www.edubase.com.my/acer-aspire-one-with-android-and-windows-7/feed 0 Acer Aspire One 532G The First Nvidia Ion 2 Netbookhttp://www.edubase.com.my/acer-aspire-one-532g-the-first-nvidia-ion-2-netbook http://www.edubase.com.my/acer-aspire-one-532g-the-first-nvidia-ion-2-netbook#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:16:21 +0000 Edubase http://www.edubase.com.my/?p=3272 has announced 532G, the first using solution. With the announcement of the 532G, has beaten which was rumored to released an Eee PC in April.

While the previous Ion graphics solution for netbooks provide an extra video power that surpass the solution from integrated Inte based processor, the new solutions is an improvement over its . The solution for can handle DirectX graphics and 1080p full HD.

The 535G makes use of ’s new Optimus switchable graphics technology, which means the graphics turn on to handle gaming and other graphics-heavy chores, while less demanding tasks are handled by the onboard graphics of the N540 processor.

It had been proven that pack 5 to 10 times more graphics power than the new Intel ‘Pine Trail’ processor.

The 532G comes with the usual specs for a : a 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen, built-in Wi-Fi, and option for 3G connectivity, and 10 hours of . The 532G is offered in three color choices: red, blue, and silver.

No pricing has been detailed, but says the 535G will be available sometime during the first quarter of 2010. Then ’s gaming prowess will be put to the test to see if you can do “real” gaming on it.

Incoming search terms for the article:

You might also be interested in Articles below:

]]> http://www.edubase.com.my/acer-aspire-one-532g-the-first-nvidia-ion-2-netbook/feed 0 Lenovo restrained from using the term Smartbookhttp://www.edubase.com.my/lenovo-restrained-from-using-the-term-smartbook http://www.edubase.com.my/lenovo-restrained-from-using-the-term-smartbook#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:18:17 +0000 Edubase http://www.edubase.com.my/?p=3261 has been restrained from using the term Smartbook by the courts due to a lawsuit by a . However the restraining order are temporary for .


announced the details of their new Skylight range of laptop and called them Skylight Smartbook. This raised an issue with the , . has been selling laptops with the name Smartbook for quite sometime, and hold the trademark for the word “Smartbook”.

According to the courts, quoted;

Without approval by , must refrain from using the character sequence ‘Smartbook’ in all writing systems in association with mobile computers — such as laptops (notebooks) — as part of commercial correspondence in the

In case you are wondering what is the difference between a and a Smartbook, Smartbook is a device which lie somewhere between a Smartphone and a . Smartbook run on and use a non-windows Operating System unlike Netbooks  which run on (x86) and Windows Operating System.

One point to ponder is that , the which hold the trademark for the word “Smartbook” sell netbooks, not smartbooks.


Incoming search terms for the article:

You might also be interested in Articles below:

]]> http://www.edubase.com.my/lenovo-restrained-from-using-the-term-smartbook/feed 0 Cheapest Netbook in Malaysia for RM649http://www.edubase.com.my/cheapest-netbook-in-malaysia-for-rm649 http://www.edubase.com.my/cheapest-netbook-in-malaysia-for-rm649#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:38:49 +0000 Edubase http://www.edubase.com.my/?p=3060 is selling the at RM649.00 in Malaysia. How cheap (the price that is) can you go?

Asus Eee PC 700 2G currently the cheapest netbook in Malaysia

currently the cheapest in Malaysia

What do you get for RM649.00? You will get total mobile computing freedom from . The currently run on an Intel Celeron Mobile 800MHz, 512MB of RAM, 2GB Solid State Disk Drive, and integrated display, sound, card reader and networking peripherals.

The come with a 7″ monitor with a maximum resolution of 800×480 pixels. Although the cheapest came pre-installed with Linux as its Operating System, many has succeeded in installing Microsoft Windows XP and Google Chrome OS, the latest craze in mobile Operating System nowadays. The should last about 3 hours of heavy usage.

By just looking at the specification you will definitely know that this are only meant for surfing and not suitable for intensive resource usage application such as gaming. The point is, the is cheap, small, light and you can take it everywhere, hence the name “total mobile computing freedom”.

I will expect several manufacturer in Malaysia to follow in releasing new model in Malaysia with new price revision. With several new laptop emerging in the Ultra Portable Laptop segment, the device in the segment will became smaller, lighter and cheaper.

Incoming search terms for the article:

You might also be interested in Articles below:

]]> http://www.edubase.com.my/cheapest-netbook-in-malaysia-for-rm649/feed 5 Dell Adamo XPS The Thinnest Laptop In Malaysiahttp://www.edubase.com.my/dell-adamo-xps-the-thinnest-laptop-in-malaysia http://www.edubase.com.my/dell-adamo-xps-the-thinnest-laptop-in-malaysia#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:00:10 +0000 Edubase http://www.edubase.com.my/?p=2955 Fancy a fabulous gift for this holiday season? Why don’t head over to Dell website and purchased the new . Claimed to be the in the world, is now available here in Malaysia.

Winner for the thinnest laptop award

Winner for the award

Just by looking at the radical design of the you will know that this is no ordinary laptop. The latch open up with a finger swiped and the position is tilted a bit for enhanced cooling. Then you will marvel how they manage to fitted a full size to the in such a thin and slim dimension. And then you will wonder again where did they put the battery.

Enough praises. Let us get to the facts.

The original Dell Adamo is 0.65 inches thin. The Macbook Air is 0.76 inches thin. How thin is the new ? It is 0.39 inches thin.

The come with Intel Core 2 Duo Intel (1.4Ghz) ultra-low voltage processor,  Built-in location awareness to provide real time local maps to show people where they are, Full size with aluminum key caps,  touchpad with gestures, Built-in 802.11n wireless,  (720p) 13.4-inch WLED display,  display port, 2xUSB 2.0, audio, Ethernet (via included dongle) and the Operating System of choice is the 64-bit edition.

God knows how they manage to cram all those hardware inside a 0.39 inches thin casing.

All of this for the starting price in Malaysia of RM6,799.00

Check out the image below to truly appreciate the beauty of . Surely pictures will speak louder than words.

And this video from PCMAG on the .

Incoming search terms for the article:

You might also be interested in Articles below:

]]> http://www.edubase.com.my/dell-adamo-xps-the-thinnest-laptop-in-malaysia/feed 4