ASUS have unveiled their latest laptop range. The new series are called N-Series. New models in the N-Series stable are named the N43, N63 and N73 by Asus.

Each laptop in the Asus N-Series comes with USB 3.0, an Intel Core Processor as well as Bang and Olufsen (B&O) audio. Each of the N-Series notebook is capable of full HD on the video side as well as 3D playback. The Bang and Olufsen side of things increases audio quality making the laptop a full entertainment machine.

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

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A source familiar with Intel’s plans said Intel will officially release the latest Atom N470 processor on Monday, which should bring faster performance and longer battery life to netbooks.

Atom chips go into small, low-cost laptops called netbooks that are designed to surf the Web and run productivity applications. The N470 chip processor 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 Atom chip architecture that Intel released in December.

Intel at the time announced the first chip belonging to the architecture, the Atom 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 N470 could start shipping as early as next week, the source said. Some PC makers displayed netbooks with the N470 processor at the Consumer Electronics Show 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 Atom chip, which allows for faster system and graphics performance than its predecessor. Intel has claimed that the integrated graphics processor could smoothly play back 720p high-definition video.

The new Atom chips are also more power-efficient, which could extend the battery life in some netbooks. Some netbooks have shown battery life 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 Atom D410 and D510 processors for low-cost desktops.

More improvements for Atom netbooks are on tap, including a graphics boost in early March when Nvidia launches the Ion 2 graphics platform. The platform couples an Atom processor with an Nvidia graphics processor to bring full high-definition video to netbooks. Acer has already announced a netbook, the Aspire One 532G, with the Ion 2 platform.

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It seems that ultra thin notebook is the craze nowadays. Started by Dell with Dell Adamo, followed by HP Pavillion dv2, and now it is Acer to join into the ultra thin notebook market.

Presenting the Acer Aspire 3935, a new player in the field.

Good looker, although not as good as the Dell Adamo

Slim notebook

The Acer Aspire 3935 is less than one-inch thick and is housed in a rich, golden brown brushed metal chassis that weighs only 4.18 pounds.

The Acer Aspire 3935 utilizes unique design elements including the Acer Fine Tip full-size keyboard with large key caps and increased key gaps for an effortless typing experience, along with touch-sensitive hot keys for easy access to frequently used functions.

Users can conveniently back-up important data in one touch via the Back-up Button, while a single touch to the Acer SmartPower Button will save power to extend battery life.

Whether Acer Aspire 3935 will be able to stand in the line with the Dell Adamo or HP Pavillion dv2 is to be seen.

The Acer Aspire 3935 is now available at major retailer worldwide at USD899, so expect the Acer Aspire 3935 to retail around RM3299.00 in Malaysia.

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Just when you thought you couldn’t go any faster with the Intel Atom. Intel has released the 2Ghz Intel Atom last week.

Intel Atom 2Ghz

The new Z550 Intel Atom is running at 2Ghz when only consuming 2.4 Watts. The new Intel Atom also incorporates Intel’s Hyperthreading technology to allow it to appear to the host operating system as a pair of processors.

There is also a new line up in the Zxxx series. Know as Z515, this processor feature a dynamic clock speed ranging between 800MHz and 1.33GHz to suit you whether task you are working on. It seems that the Z515 is going to be use for mobile phones and MIDs.

Expect new performance notebook, laptop and netbook to incorporate this new Intel Atom Z550 with 2Ghz of pure juiced in their specification. And it won’t be long before this notebook, laptop or netbook to reach our shore, Malaysia.

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HP Malaysia has made the HP Pavillion dv2 series available in Malaysia. A wild guess, but one look at the HP Pavillion dv2, and you will know it is design to take on the newcomer from Dell, the Dell Adamo.

Quite a good looking contender

Not as stunning as Dell Adamo

According to sources, HP Pavillion dv2 is designed and developed to compete in the ultra thin notebook segments, the same category as Apple’s MacBook Air and Dell’s Adamo.

HP Pavillion dv2 will be the first to feature AMD Neo Platform which is expected to offer lots of features in a small chassis without costing you a lot.

HP Pavilion dv2 offers a 12.1-inch display, which is well above the 10-inch mark of a netbook, and it comes pre-loaded with 4GB of RAM, 320GB of storage, ATI Radeon HD 3410 graphics, but still weighs only 3.8 pounds and 0.93-inches thin.

The HP Pavillion dv2 is available in Malaysia from RM2,399. Be advised though that the price doesn’t include DVD-RW. You can get the HP Pavillion dv2 from any authorized HP reseller in Malaysia.

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Lenovo Malaysia has announced the arrival of the Lenovo Y Series which consist of Lenovo Ideapad Y450 and Lenovo Ideapad Y650 in Malaysia.

The new Lenovo Ideapad Y450

The 14-inch IdeaPad Y450 all have a 16:9 widescreen display, up to 4GB of memory, optional NVIDIA GFX graphic and up to 500GB hard drive. They have WiFi and optional Bluetooth.

Like the new Lenovo Ideapad S10 netbook, these three laptops feature VeriFace facial recognition, multi touch touchpad, and Lenovo’s OneKey Rescue System.

The IdeaPad Y450 laptop starts from RM2,499 in Malaysia and stocks will be avaiable from local retailers starting from mid-April onwards.

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Samsung has announced the new Samsung N310 netbook which suprisingly, will kills bacteria. The Samsung N310 netbook has been styled by award-winning Japanese design meister Naoto Fukasawa.

Look stylish

The Samsung N310 netbook features a frameless 10″ screen and a keyboard that is 93% of the size of a desktop keyboard for easy typing. Equipped with a four cell battery, the Samsung N310 netbook weight about 1.18kg.

Samsung N310 netbook uses the latest technology in medical field, which is the Samsung N310 keys are covered with a special finish that makes the Samsung N310 key bacteria and germ free. In other words, the Samsung N310 keys are impossible for bacteria to live and breed.

In U.S, the Samsung N310 netbook will be available in May. There isn’t any words on the Samsung N310 netbook yet, and when it will arrive on our shore, Malaysia.

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Recently MSI launched the phenomenal MSI U110 Eco Wind with 9 hours battery life. Well, Samsung has just retaliate with the Samsung N120 netbook with 10.5 hours battery life!

Samsung N120 Netbook

Also available in brushed aluminium

Looking like a premium contender

The Samsung N120 netbook is a slim contender at just 10.1″. Although the small size, Samsung N120 is equipped with a full size 12″ notebook and laptop size keyboard, and a large touchpad.

Amazingly, the Samsung N120 netbook featured a 2.1 channel sound system, with 2 stereo speakers and a single dedicated subwoofer. The sound system is powered by SRS sound system. There is also an integrated 1.3 megapixel camera.

If all the specifications of Samsung N120 netbook make you drool, you will have to wait before the Samsung N120 netbook arrive in Malaysia. The US price tag for the Samsung N120 netbook are USD469, which will equal to RM17xx.xX in Malaysia.

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Recently Dell Malaysia has unveiled the Dell Adamo in Malaysia, touted to be the world’s thinnest laptop. Adamo by dell is a series, just like other notebook, laptop and netbook series such as Inspiron and Latitude.

Stunning Flagship Series

Excellent Craftmanship

Plethora of Accessories

Dell Adamo is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo running on DDR3 memory and is capable to last up to almost 5 hours of usage on a single charge running on Microsoft Vista Home Premium. Other specification include 128GB solid state hard drive, draft-N WiFi and Bluetooth, while integrated mobile broadband support is optionally available.

What makes Dell Adamo difference from other notebook, laptop or netbook is that Dell Adamo features a chassis milled from a single piece of aluminum with precision detailing. Dell Adamo also features a backlit keyboard and a high definition edge-to-edge glass 13.4″ LCD display.

Available here in Malaysia in Onyx and Pearl colors, the Dell Adamo also comes with complementary accessories including external hard drives, external optical drives anda USB drives.

Dell Adamo being a premium series from Dell will cost starting from RM7399 in Malaysia.

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MSI has just announced the arrival of MSI U110 ECO Wind Netbook. Not another netbook you might be saying to yourself, but this one is an exception. Why? read on to find out.

Normal looking with an exception

MSI claimed this 10-incher MSI U110 ECO Wind packed an amazing 9 hours of battery life! Whether this claim of MSI U110 Eco Wind netbook is true or turn out to be just another marketing gimmick, we will just have to wait and see.

Other specifications are just as normal as other netbook in the market, an Intel Atom Z530 processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 160GB HDD, a 1.3 mega pixel webcam, and 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity. The MSI u110 Eco Wind netbook is approximately 26 centimeters in length, 18 centimeters in width and only 33 mm in thickness.The total weight with the battery is 1 Kilogram.

If the claim of MSI u110 Eco Wind netbook 9 hours battery life is true, than this netbook will be a hit here in Malaysia.

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