Don't Buy an Apple Laptop Until the New MacBook Air Comes Out

The MacBook Air hasn’t gotten much love from Apple over the past few years, but that could finally change this spring. A new report from popular Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via MacRumors) claims we could get a cheaper MacBook Air in the next few months, and, until that happens, you should probably hold off on buying any new Apple laptop.

Kuo doesn’t go into any details beyond the price, which would drop below the current $999. It’s also unclear if this means Apple will bring back the smaller 11-inch Macbook Air (discontinued back in 2016) or simply slash costs for the current 13-inch laptop.

Either way, it could also be an opportunity to upgrade some of the hardware. Last June, Apple gave the MacBook Air a slight refresh, bumping up its processor speed but ignoring the aging screen—it still can’t display at full HD quality. We might also get a USB-C port, but personally I still prefer the old MagSafe charging method.

The simple truth is, despite years of neglect, the MacBook Air is still a great laptop. It represents a peak moment in Apple’s design history, just before the company decided that the best way forward was to remove the features people actually liked (MagSafe, the iPhone headphone jack, a decent laptop keyboard, etc).

If you care more about flashy features, like the useless MacBook Touch Bar or the actually-pretty-handy MacBook Pro Touch ID, then you probably shouldn’t wait around for this new MacBook Air. But if you want an incredibly solid laptop that won’t let you down, the MacBook Air is the way to go. Hopefully in a few months we’ll see the Air make the leap into 2018 with better hardware, or, at the very least, a lower price tag.

Microsoft unveils $200 Windows 10 laptops for schools

Microsoft is taking the fight to Chromebooks with a selection of new sub-$200 laptops and sub-$300 convertible PCs. They come with Windows 10 and are loaded with free software to aid in your studies.

The Lenovo 100e will cost just $190 and is powered by an Intel Celeron (Apollo Lake). The company also has the 300e, a $280 convertible with pen support. The Trigono V401 convertible ($300) supports both touch and pen input while the Classmate Leap T303 laptop ($200) features the added security of Windows Hello.

   

Lenovo 100e • Trigono V401 • Classmate Leap T303

You’re probably wondering about screen resolution, RAM, storage and so on (we are too). The HP Stream 11 Pro G4 EE (which is also a part of the lineup) has an HD screen, 4GB of RAM and 64GB eMMC storage, which we think is a good guideline of the type of hardware on offer.

That said, the software alone could be worth more than $200. There’s Windows 10 for one (though some of these will run 10 S), but also Office 365 with OneNote and Teams. This will make writing and collaborating with your classmates easy.

Microsoft has partnered with multiple companies to offer digital tools to help students learn. From $300 Mixed Reality Headsets to the pricier HoloLens, there will be a VR curriculum by Pearson, the world’s largest education company. BBC will supply Oceans: Our Blue Panet to classrooms and Lego Education will offer a free Hacking STEM lesson plan.

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Samsung Series 9 – The Notebook to Beat

Samsung Series 9 – The Notebook to Beat

Samsung is on the roll with their portable devices as they released their new Series 9 notebooks. Primarily designed with mobility and aesthetics in mind, the Series 9 features a duralumin enclosure infused with sexy curves and solid durability. Duralumin boasts twice the strength of aluminum and even less the weight making it ideal for notebook applications. The minimalist external design also features a backlit keyboard, an edge-to-edge widescreen and a large multi-touch track pad. The High Definition SuperBright screen comes in 340 to 400 nits brightness allowing clear viewing without the nasty glare and reflections even under direct sunlight.

Inside, it’s run by the latest Intel Core i5 processor with efficient power management. If the notebook needs that extra processing power, Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology goes into action and delivers that extra “oomph!” to meet the performance demands. To further enhance speed, performance and energy efficiency, Samsung opted for a 128 GB Solid State Drive as its choice of storage device.

3 seconds. That’s the time it takes for the Samsung netbook to go into a powerless sleep mode when you close the lid, and that’s the same time it takes to wake up when you open the lid – all thanks to Fast Start technology. Fast Start can also save data and system configurations in the hard drive allowing it to wake up in the state you turned it off. Furthermore, Series 9 can work non-stop for up to 7 hours in single charge thanks to its Samsung’s advanced Lithium-Polymer battery PowerPlus charging technology. Overall, the Samsung Series 9 is the notebook to beat in terms of speed, power and energy efficiency.

You can also find more Samsung HD LED laptop options here.

Alienware M17x Gaming Laptop – The Little Conqueror

Alienware M17x Gaming Laptop – The Little Conqueror

As computer games get better and better so does their demand for a more powerful hardware. And nothing conquers the most graphic and resource intensive games like the hottest out-of-this-world gaming weapon – the new Alienware M17x laptop. Just how a lion mangles a hapless carcass, this formidable gaming laptop chews on the toughest system requirements like they’re just another meat before the king of the jungle. Exaggeration? Look at the hardware specifications and you be the judge.
Inside this 17-inch metallic black or metallic silver anodized aluminum encased mechanical contraption lurks a powerful choice of Intel Core i7 and i5 processor with Turbo Boos Technology that offers dynamic and on the go overclocking. Every gamer knows that a good GPU is one of the secrets for a great gaming experience, Alienware knows that too that’s why they didn’t settle for anything less than a pair of GPU in ATI CrossfireX configuration running around with a full one teraflop of pure unadulterated graphics processing power. Still, even with all that raw dual-GPU capabilities, gamers can switch between discrete and integrated graphics using Alienware BinaryGFX technology to save on power until they see the next opportunity to pounce on their next prey. Gamers can go as far as putting the M17x in Stealth Mode which will turn off the discrete graphic cards and other hardware to go down to a 65-watt power limit. When playing, all combined power of the processor, discrete graphic cards, and other hardware are displayed in all brilliance on the M17x’s 17-inch widescreen LCD display that features dual CCFL backlight and an 8-ms ghost-exorcising response time.
Alienware M17x also features a 2.0 MP webcam with integrated mic, a built-in High-Definition 5.1 surround sound audio, an array of ports, slots, and jacks, and Alienware’s exclusive Command Center and AlienSense face recognition software.
Your own Alienware M17x laptop can be found here.

Asus Eee Slate EP121

Asus Eee Slate is a true tablet PC providing a proper fully featured Operating System known as Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium. Well we have come across Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab and Motorola Xoom and their respective manufacturers are labeling them as Tablet PC, but i rather call them Entertainment Tablets instead of Tablet PC because a limited features mobile firmware (iOS, Android) actually doesn’t make any device a proper PC (Personal Computer) on the other hand Asus Eee Slate EP121 is really bringing a fully functional Tablet PC, Eee Slate EP121 consisting of dual core Intel Core i5-470um, 4GB DDR3 memory and 64GB SSD. It has also WLAN and bluetooth 3.0. This touch screen Tablet PC features 12.1 inch screen, 2 USB and 1 mini-HDMI port and weights only 1.6KG. If you really want a Tablet PC you must you for it.

The All-New VAIO C Series Laptops – See the Difference

The All-New VAIO C Series Laptops – See the Difference

by phoebz on 23/02/11 at 12:01 pm

You don’t actually have to turn on one of the new VAIO C Series Laptops to see the difference – in an instant, you’ll see the glow. Yes, these laptops glow! Designed with a special light-emitting material, these newest additions to Sony’s VAIO line appear to glow, just like the glow-in-the-dark that kids often have in their rooms. Just look at the image and see if the modern lines shine. They do shine, right? And that even looks better if you see the real thing because you will notice the shine as the edges of the touchpad, lid, and VAIO logo radiate light.

Done with the looks, now let’s go to performance. Well, the new VAIO C Series Laptops certainly deliver much more because they are packed with the latest 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor. They also feature special built-in HD visual technology that sure brings ultimate entertainment experience. And since they are equipped with powerful AMD Radeon™ HD graphics card with up to 1GB VRAM, some C Series Laptops will certainly provide you with that killer graphics that you need, not to mention that blazing speed and efficiency. Now to ensure maximum battery life, they are made intelligent enough to increase or decrease power automatically with Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. So even if you are on the go, the VAIO C Series laptop won’t run low on battery that fast.
So see the difference with Sony VAIO’s C Series Laptops. Want to view more options? Check out these Sony VAIO laptops at Amazon.

MSI GT663R Notebook

MSI has announced its most powerful gaming notebook GT663R (not available in market yet) equipped with Intel Core i-7 740QM Processor (4 Cores) and high performance GPU by Nvidia GTX 460M (1.5 GB Memory). RAM options are 6GB, 8GB and 12GB. Storage capacity option ranges from 320 GB to 1 TB. MSI GT663R assures you a full HD display with 1920×1080 resolution on screen size of 15.6 Inch. Providing you the Super Speed 2 ports of USB 3.0 along with option of Blu-Ray drive instead of DVD combo the MSI GT663R meets the real need of a GAMER !!!

Lenovo Released S Series Netbook in Time for CES

Lenovo has almost started a fashion line dude! Well apart of the joke it’s producing things like rain drops, we mentioned a few things it released before, an here it is something extra.

A totally awesome line of 18 IdeaPads! First was the S series netbooks included the IdeaPad S205 and S100. the totally new S205 has an AMD dual-core E-350 CPU, 11.6 inches LCD with a 1366 x 768 resolution. 16:9 widescreen panel, up to 8GB DDR3 SDRAM and upto 750GB Hard drive. It also has Bluetooth and 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, HDMI out, USB 2.0 and a 6 in 1 Card reader, plus optional 3G.
When you talk about S100 10.1 inches netbook its again a dual core Intel Atom N570, integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics, up to 2GB DDR3 memory, and up to 320GB HDD. This S100 also has the Bluetooth, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 connectors, 2 megapixel webcam and a 2 in 1 card reader. Both of these netbooks weight around 2.2 pounds.
Just weight for the full press release!

Toshiba Satellite L500-1XM 15.6-inch Notebook

The L500 is a 39.6cm (15.6") widescreen laptop, ideal for everyday computing, finished in a premium gloss design. The L500 series offers all the essentials you would expect from an everyday computer, with Intel or AMD processors, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a wide range of connectivity including HDMI port and three USB 2.0 ports. Entertainment features include multimedia control buttons, a DVD SuperMulti drive, and an integrated web camera to ensure you stay connected with family and friends.

Toshiba Tru Brite Crystal Clear Display

The 15.6-inch widescreen offers a TruBrite Crystal Clear Display for clearer brighter images. The display is ideal for viewing the latest movies with its 16:9 true widescreen ratio. Improve the contrast and clarity of everything you view, allowing you to watch your movies in their intended format.

Eco Mode Utility

Save laptop power with the Eco Mode utility. Access the Eco Mode via an icon on the Windows taskbar. Simply activate and save power consumption on your laptop. A power consumption chart can be viewed on your screen to show the increase and decrease of power consumption when the Eco Mode is active.

HDMI Port

The L500 has an integrated HDMI port for added convenience and enhanced usability. Now you can connect your laptop to an external device and stream High Definition content. When using HDMI, audio and visual content are streamed through a single cable, removing the need for multiple connections. Now you only need one cable, making connecting your laptop easier and tidier.

Multimedia Bar

Control all your multimedia at a touch of a button with the four multimedia easy keys, including: play/pause, forward/rewind and mute button.

DVD Super Multi Drive

View all your movies on your laptop, use your laptop as a multi-purpose entertainment system and also create your own CDs and DVDs. Not only is it great viewing, the integrated speakers also offer optimum sound quality, perfect for listening to all your favourite songs.

Box Contains

• L500 Laptop
• User Manual
• Quickstart Guide
• Safety Manual
• AC Adaptor
• Power Lead
• Microsoft Software Licence Terms
• Software includes: Windows 7 Home Premium, Toshiba Disc Creator, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba DVD Player, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (free 60-day trial), McAfee Internet Security (includes free Internet updates for 30 days)